## MAGAworld influencers go silent after latest Epstein files dump mentions Trump numerous times

Authored by the-independent.com

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Well-known MAGA influencers who once championed the release of the files associated with the government’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein remained unusually quiet about the latest release of documents that included multiple mentions of President Donald Trump.

Tuesday’s release featured an email that said Trump had flown on Epstein’s plane in the 1990s as well as an unverified FBI tip about Trump and Epstein.

Neither Clinton nor Trump has been formally accused of wrongdoing; both also deny any knowledge or involvement with Epstein’s crimes.

For several months, many MAGA-affiliated influencers have pushed for the Justice Department to release the materials in the Epstein files and criticized officials when they backpedaled.

Other MAGA influencers appeared to downplay the validity of some of the Epstein files' content after the Justice Department stated some “documents contain untrue and sensationalist claims made against President Trump.”.

Alex Lorusso, known as “Alx,” also posted about Clinton appearing in the Epstein files but made no mention of Trump appearing in them as well. »

### Boiling lobsters alive to be banned in England amid animal cruelty crackdown

Authored by theguardian.com

Boiling lobsters while they are alive and conscious will be banned as part of a government strategy to improve animal welfare in England.

Government ministers say that “live boiling is not an acceptable killing method” for crustaceans and alternative guidance will be published.

Animal welfare charities say that stunning lobsters with an electric gun or chilling them in cold air or ice before boiling them is more humane. »

### Kennedy Center Christmas Eve jazz concert canceled after Trump name added to building

Authored by apnews.com

NEW YORK (AP) — A planned Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center, a holiday tradition dating back more than 20 years, has been canceled.

As of last Friday, the building’s facade reads The Donald J. Trump and The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts.

Numerous artists have called off Kennedy Center performances since Trump returned to office, including Issa Rae and Peter Wolf. »

### Fresh Ukraine-Russia peace plan contains key idea for solving the territory problem

Authored by inews.co.uk

The US and Ukraine have agreed on an updated peace deal and shared details of the 20-point plan with Russia, according to Volodymyr Zelensky.

The updated deal has been shared with Russian negotiators and a response from Vladimir Putin is expected on Wednesday, Zelensky added.

Zelensky has countered with a proposal of joint ownership between the US and Ukraine, in which the Americans can choose to distribute their share to Russia. »

### ‘The best gift ever': Baby is born after the rarest of pregnancies, defying all odds

Authored by apnews.com

Suze Lopez holds her baby boy on her lap and marvels at the remarkable way he came into the world.

When her belly began to grow earlier this year, she thought it was her ovarian cyst getting bigger.

“God gave us this gift — the best gift ever.”. »

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