The NewsWorthy New Epstein Release, Dementia Vaccine? & Spotify Wrapped - Thursday, December 4, 2025
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Dec 4, 2025 Tensions rise as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces scrutiny over a controversial boat strike and a Signal chat scandal. New photos emerge from Epstein's private island, revealing previously unseen areas. President Trump pardons a Democratic lawmaker amidst bribery charges, shaking up political dynamics. A vaccine shows promise in lowering dementia risk, while changes to vehicle emissions rules are met with mixed reactions. Plus, Spotify reveals 2025's top artists and podcasts, including Bad Bunny and Joe Rogan!
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Signal Messages Put Operations At Risk
- The Pentagon watchdog says Pete Hegseth's Signal messages risked troops and missions but may not have broken the law.
- The report flagged misuse of a personal device and recommended better Pentagon training.
Boat Strike Adds To Hegseth Scrutiny
- Hegseth faces added scrutiny over a second strike on an apparent drug-smuggling boat where survivors had been seen.
- The strike's commander will testify behind closed doors as questions about what Hegseth observed persist.
New Epstein Island Images Revealed
- Democrats released hundreds of previously unseen photos and videos from Jeffrey Epstein's island to boost transparency and investigations.
- The images include bedrooms, a dental-chair-like room, and a chalkboard with words like 'truth, deception, and power.'