Photos in Epstein file release show Prince Andrew with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell
A large release of U.S. Department of Justice files includes undated, heavily redacted photographs that appear to show Prince Andrew with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell at events and locations linked to the British royal circle, including Ascot and a room reported to be at Sandringham, as well as an image said to be from Balmoral. The release also contains images involving other high-profile figures. U.S. politicians criticized the scale of redactions and argued the government has not fully complied with transparency requirements. The photos themselves do not, on their own, prove wrongdoing.
Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run on Wyoming Avenue; driver not yet identified
A woman was killed Friday night in Philadelphia’s Northeast after being struck by a vehicle around 9:30 p.m. at the intersection of Whitaker and Wyoming avenues. Police say the driver fled the scene. Investigators have located the vehicle involved, but the driver has not been identified or arrested, and the investigation remains active.
Person Rescued from Allentown House Fire During Mental Health Crisis; Two Officers Injured
Police and firefighters in Allentown, Pennsylvania, rescued a person from a burning home Friday afternoon after responding to reports that the occupant was in a mental health crisis and may have been armed. The call came from the 700 block of South 10th Street around 1:45 p.m. The person and two police officers were taken to a hospital for evaluation, and officials said all three are recovering. The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities said there is no danger to the public.
U.S. State Department restricts visas for Honduran officials accused of interfering with election process
The U.S. State Department said Friday it has restricted visas for two Honduran officials, citing national security concerns and alleging they attempted to obstruct a special vote count after last month’s election. The Trump administration revoked the visa of Mario Morazán, a magistrate on Honduras’s Electoral Justice Tribunal, and imposed restrictions on Marlon Ochoa, an election official.
Blind Item #2 – Mounties
The headline points to a controversial book that some have dismissed as a mere prop, but the details say it was real and ghostwritten early in the career of a now-famous writer-director. The book reportedly centered on one of his recurring themes: sexualized father-daughter dynamics framed as something that would happen “if only they were allowed.”
Nick Reiner had been diagnosed with schizophrenia before his parents were killed
Nick Reiner, the son of director Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, was reportedly diagnosed with schizophrenia and was receiving psychiatric treatment in the weeks before his parents were found stabbed to death in their Brentwood home on Dec. 14. Rob Reiner, 78, and Michele Singer Reiner, 70, were discovered dead inside the residence.
40-year-old man fatally stabbed in a North West London flat
A 40-year-old man was stabbed to death inside a flat in North West London. The suspect has not been caught and remains at large.
Your Take-Home Pay May Increase in January Even Without a Raise
You could start 2026 with higher take-home income than you expected, even if your salary doesn’t change.
Welsh pub named the UK's best place for a seaside pint
Tŷ Coch Inn on the Llŷn Peninsula near Pwllheli has been ranked number one in Big 7 Travel’s UK list of the best spots for a seaside pint, based on Instagram follower votes, editorial picks, and online reviews. Other Welsh venues also featured, including The Griffin in Dale, and The Druidstone in Pembrokeshire, with The Sailor’s Safety and the Penhelig Arms in Aberdyfi appearing further down the wider list.