## DOJ asks judges to authorize release of Epstein and Maxwell grand jury material

Authored by abcnews.go.com

Facing a 30-day deadline to release the Epstein files, the Department of Justice has asked two judges in the Southern District of New York to authorize the release of grand jury transcripts and exhibits from the prosecutions of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton -- whom Attorney General Pam Bondi tapped to lead an investigation into prominent Democrats associated with Epstein -- signed a motion asking the judges who oversaw the Epstein and Maxwell cases to approve the release of the grand jury materials, subject to the necessary redactions.

One of the judges subsequently signaled plans to issue a decision about releasing the grand jury material related to Maxwell by mid-December.

He also ordered Maxwell to decide whether she'd object to the release by the same date.

The Department of Justice unsuccessfully sought approval to unseal the grand jury records in August, with both judges concluding that the government did not demonstrate a legal basis to release the materials.

"The instant grand jury motion appears to be a 'diversion' from the breadth and scope of the Epstein files in the Government's possession.

The grand jury testimony is merely a hearsay snippet of Jeffrey Epstein's alleged conduct," he wrote.

"The Government's complete information trove would better inform the public about the Epstein case," he added. »

### DragonFire laser shoots down high‑speed drones traveling at 400mph, costs $13 per shot — UK Navy to begin deploying system on destroyers

Authored by yahoo.com

In the trials, the MoD reports that DragonFire achieved a UK first for the above-the-horizon tracking and interception of high-speed drones.

The system is claimed to cost about £10 (~$13) per shot and can reportedly hit a £1 coin (slightly smaller than a US Quarter) from a kilometer (0.621 miles or ~1,093 yards) away.

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### UK Government to Ban Resale of Concert and Event Tickets Above Face Value

Authored by societyofrock.com

The UK government is taking a hard line against ticket reselling, announcing plans to make it illegal to sell concert and event tickets for more than their face value.

“People will obviously be able to re-sell their tickets, but not for any more than the price they paid for it.

“These powers mean that rogue firms, wherever they’re based in the world, could face multi-million-pound fines if they flout UK law,” she said. »

### The 'ShamWow guy' is running for Congress in Texas

Authored by nbcnews.com

The "ShamWow guy" is running for Congress and is looking to wipe the floor with the competition.

Offer Vince Shlomi, the once-prominent infomercial pitchman, is running for Congress in Texas, according to a filing with the state's Republican Party.

Shlomi is running for the seat held by Republican Rep. John Carter, 84, who has served more than two decades in Congress. »

### Half-Life fans are in a frenzy over the prospect of a Half-Life 3 announcement that there's (almost) no good reason to believe is happening

Authored by pcgamer.com

For the most part, the evidence in support of an announcement happening today seems to be:.

Although… whether or not it announces it today, I do think that Valve probably has a new Half-Life game in the works.

PC Gamer readers are equally stumped about whether we are or are not in fact nearing a Half-Life announcement. »

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