Group of Epstein abuse survivors say they have received death threats

A survivor of a blizzard in Chilean Patagonia, Tom Player, reported that trekkers were assured by staff that adverse weather conditions were normal and that they could proceed with their hike. The blizzard resulted in the deaths of a British woman, Victoria Bond, along with two Mexicans and two Germans. Approximately 30 volunteers attempted to rescue the hikers during the severe weather.

President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani held an unexpectedly cordial first meeting at the White House. Despite their previous criticisms of each other, both leaders refrained from discussing their differences during the encounter, focusing instead on collaboration. Mamdani aims to address issues of affordability and public safety in New York City as he prepares to take office.

Simon Case, the former head of the civil service, warns that voters may turn away from centrist parties if Chancellor Rachel Reeves fails to address the UK's pressing tax, spending, and debt issues in the upcoming budget. He believes that Labour may have to abandon its manifesto pledge not to raise taxes due to the current financial situation.

Two Democratic lawmakers criticized Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor for not responding to their request for a deposition in the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. The lawmakers, Robert Garcia and Suhas Subramanyam, expressed frustration after the deadline for a response passed. Epstein, a financier, died in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex-trafficking charges.

During the recent US government shutdown, immigration agents arrested, detained, and deported tens of thousands of individuals across the country. New data indicates that over 65,000 people are currently held in immigration detention, marking the highest number ever recorded. Despite the shutdown halting most government operations, immigration enforcement continued unabated.

André Corrêa do Lago, the president of COP30, has expressed concerns that the climate summit may conclude without a deal, urging the preservation of the Paris Agreement. As the final day of negotiations unfolds, an informal plenary is currently assessing the state of discussions, with significant divisions remaining among participating countries.

US consumer confidence has declined as stock markets continue to fall and shop prices remain high. The FTSE 100 index dropped by over 1%, reaching a one-month low, while the S&P 500 also experienced a significant decline after initial gains. Concerns about an AI bubble are resurfacing, contributing to market volatility.

Annette Young interviews Pagan Kennedy, the journalist who revealed that a woman originally invented the rape kit, despite a man being credited for it. The discussion coincides with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls, highlighting a partial victory for survivors of Jeffrey Epstein, as President Donald Trump signed a bill to release files on the sexual assault of numerous women and girls. Additionally, a Zanzibar NGO is training local women as solar power technicians.