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August 20, 2025

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POLICY & POLITICS

House committee to make Epstein files public after Justice Department subpoena

The House Oversight Committee intends to release some of the documents from the Justice Department about the case involving convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a spokesperson said Tuesday.

Justice Department is investigating whether D.C. police manipulated crime data

The Justice Department is investigating whether Washington, D.C., police manipulated data to make crime rates appear lower, two senior law enforcement officials confirmed to NBC News.

CULTURE & SOCIETY

Nadeen Ayoub will be first model to represent Palestine at Miss Universe pageant

Model Nadeen Ayoub will become the first woman to represent Palestine at the Miss Universe pageant.

Cambridge Dictionary adds 'skibidi' and 'tradwife' among 6,000 new words

Skibidi,” a gibberish word coined by the creator of an animated YouTube series, can mean “cool” or “bad” or be used with no real meaning as a joke.

BUSINESS & ECONOMY

Best Buy launches third-party marketplace as it looks for sales drivers

Best Buy is launching a third-party marketplace, as it tries to bulk up the variety of merchandise it offers and reverse slower sales.

From sweet treats to protein boosts, chains are banking on beverages to drive sales

Restaurant and coffee chains like McDonald’s, Dunkin’, Dutch Bros and Starbucks are leaning into beverage innovation in a crowded market for consumers.

Data Just Made Palantir Worth $250B

Palantir just rocketed to $250 billion by helping companies extract value from user data.

A new disruption to smartphones gives users a share in the data profits, already facilitating +$325M in earnings and generating +$75M in revenue.

With 32,481% revenue growth, this company is gearing up for a potential Nasdaq listing (stock ticker: $MODE), and pre-IPO shares are available at only $0.30/share.

It’s a $1 trillion industry, and their disruptive EarnPhone is now being distributed by Walmart and Best Buy.

AROUND THE STAND

First, UFC legend Frankie Edgar is stepping back into the arena, this time bare knuckled, for a highly anticipated showdown against fellow veteran Jimmie Rivera in New Jersey. Supporters say his comeback is more than nostalgia, and argue it is a needed reminder that combat sports are still about grit and determination, not flashy sponsorships or watered-down rules.

Meanwhile in the NFL, the Indianapolis Colts announced Daniel Jones as their 2025 starter, making him the eleventh quarterback to take the reins since Andrew Luck’s 2019 retirement. For longtime fans, the move highlights a broader frustration because when leadership keeps changing, stability, even in once-reliable franchises, quickly becomes a thing of the past.

Over in the entertainment world, Jillian Michaels is blasting Netflix’s Biggest Loser documentary, calling it a calculated smear campaign fueled by personal vendettas and ignored fact checks. Her threat of legal action is resonating with Americans who are increasingly wary of agenda driven media and selective storytelling presented as documentary.

And in London, Austin Butler and Zoe Kravitz sparked fresh rumors after looking especially comfortable together at a photocall for Caught Stealing. But for many viewers, the real story is not a tabloid romance, it is Butler’s continued ascent as a serious actor and the film’s stacked cast that has audiences paying attention.

Finally, Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah and Arsenal’s Mariona Caldentey took home top honors as the PFA’s Players of the Year. At a time when professional sports is often dominated by drama and politics, their recognition for hard work and on field excellence is a refreshing change of pace.

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