CNN 5 Things Epstein Files Deadline, Northeast Storm, 'Patriot Games' and more
Dec 19, 2025
There’s uncertainty surrounding the release of Jeffrey Epstein's files later today. A fierce storm in the Northeast is causing widespread flight delays and power outages. An anonymous Reddit post played a crucial role in locating a suspected shooter connected to Brown University. The EU has unveiled a substantial funding package for Ukraine, while tensions rise in response. Lastly, President Trump's 'Patriot Games' proposal is drawing comparisons to 'The Hunger Games,' sparking significant public debate.
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Epstein Files May Be Heavily Redacted
- The DOJ will release hundreds of thousands of Jeffrey Epstein documents tonight but plans more phased releases in coming weeks.
- Significant redactions and withholdings for victims, ongoing investigations, or national security mean the trove may be incomplete.
Northeast Faces Wind And Flash Freeze Risk
- A powerful cold front brought damaging winds, flight cancellations, and power outages across the Northeast.
- Rapid post-front temperature drops risk flash freezing and hazardous icy conditions on interior New England roads.
Reddit Tip Helped Crack Brown Shooting Case
- The manhunt ended after authorities found suspect Claudio Neves Valente dead in a storage unit following a Reddit tip about a vehicle.
- Providence police credited an anonymous internet comment that led an identified tipster to contact officers and help the probe.