The NewsWorthy Ex-President Pardoned, 'Trump Accounts' Boost & Workplace Influencers - Wednesday, December 3, 2025
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Dec 3, 2025 A controversial pardon from Trump for a foreign leader tied to drug trafficking raises eyebrows. Meanwhile, ICE targets Minnesota's Somali community in a new crackdown. In the world of finance, a hefty donation boosts early investment accounts for kids. San Francisco takes a bold step by suing ultra-processed food companies for harming public health. Lastly, as Netflix's 'Stranger Things' breaks records, the trend of workplace influencers emerges, blurring the lines between authenticity and branding.
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Controversial Pardon Of Honduran Ex-Leader
- President Trump's pardon freed former Honduran leader Juan Orlando Hernandez after less than a year of a 45-year sentence for major drug trafficking charges.
- The move drew criticism for hypocrisy amid Trump's intensified anti-drug actions in Latin America and his vocal support for allied candidates.
ICE Targets Minnesota's Somali Community
- ICE is launching a targeted operation in Minnesota focused mainly on undocumented Somali immigrants, the nation's largest Somali community.
- The administration framed targets by immigration status, while local leaders called the action profiling and harmful to communities.
'Trump Accounts' Expanded By Dell Donation
- The new policy backed by Trump will deposit $1,000 into investment accounts for children born 2025–2028 and allow outside contributions.
- Michael and Susan Dell pledged $250 for 25 million additional kids, expanding benefits to children up to age 10 in qualifying zip codes.