Epstein Files Release, Health Care Subsidies, Surviving The Holiday Season
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The Justice Department releases a vast trove of documents relating to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Also, Congress left Washington D.C. for its holiday break without reaching a deal on health care. Millions of Americans will face price hikes on their insurance premiums. And surviving the holiday season, we’ll have tips on what can be a stressful time of the year.
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A vast trove of documents relating to Jeffrey Epstein is released by the Justice Department. Some of the files weren't new, others were heavily redacted, and significantly, many documents were not released. I'm Scott Simon. And I'm Aisha Roscoe, and this is Up First from NPR News. Among the previously unseen files are photos of former President Bill Clinton. What President Trump was rarely mentioned will have analysis. "And millions of Americans face price hikes on health care premiums after Congress failed to strike a deal." Plus, it can be a busy time of year with all of those holiday parties. Scott, you got a whole bunch of invites? "No, nobody invites us anywhere." "If only we had time to even get out. We'll have tips on how to negotiate the holiday season, which should be full of joy, but can turn really stressful." "So please stay with us, we've got the news you need to start your weekend." Stay tuned for the following announcements and messages from our sponsors. This message comes from IxL. With IxL, you get personalized online learning and teaching solutions that help improve achievement, empower teachers, and track progress. This one platform for K to 12 helps teachers accomplish what normally would require dozens of other tools. Educators can see how their school is performing in real time to make better instructional decisions. IxL is used in 96 of the top 100 school districts. Learn more at ixl.com/npr. This message comes from Schwab. Investing with Schwab is like spending a Saturday at the farmers market. You can fill your reusable tote bag with a bit of everything. Maybe you go for some free-range, self-directed investing, or pick up a few farm-fresh trades while you peruse. You can even get help from a dedicated advisor. That's full service wealth management. No matter your goals or appetite for investing, Schwab has everything you need all in one place to invest your way. Visit Schwab.com to learn more. This message comes from Midi Health. Most women never get real answers about their hormonal health. Midi is changing that with virtual care covered by most major insurances. Understand your hormones. Visit join midi.com to book your first visit today. The Justice Department has released files relating to the life, death, and criminal investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. Well, at least some of them. A law signed by President Trump last month that directed the DOJ to turn over the documents by Friday, and PR Stephen Fowler has been reviewing the files. Even thanks for being with us. Good morning. What exactly was released? Well, on the surface, it sure looked like a lot.
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