U.S. Lawmakers Release New Epstein Emails
Last Wednesday, U.S. lawmakers released an update to the documents from the estate of Jeffery Epstein, a former financier and convicted sex trafficker; the updated files contain various direct emails from Epstein that allege that President Donald J. Trump was fully aware of Epstein’s criminal activities. Epstein claimed that, “Of course, [Trump] knew about the girls as he asked Ghislaine to stop,” Epstein then went on further to describe Trump as a “dog that hasn’t barked,” implying that Trump was fully aware of the trafficking but chose to stay silent despite that.
In response to these allegations, Trump has denied any personal wrongdoing, and has recently called for a vote to release the Epstein Files. The House and Senate quickly passed the bill, and President Trump signed it into law on Wednesday.
– Eithhienn Bennett
Military Pressure on Venezuela
The United States started putting more military pressure on Venezuela on October 25th, and it made people nervous around the world. President Trump said he might even talk with President Maduro which surprised a lot of people because the two countries haven’t gotten along for years. Some news sites reported that U.S. ships were getting closer to Venezuela’s coast, which made the situation feel even more tense. According to the New York Times, At the same time, Venezuelan leaders told their people to stay calm and said they were ready to defend themselves if needed. Even though both sides talked tough, many hoped the possible meeting between Trump and Maduro would help avoid a bigger conflict .
– Ayden Linton
U.S. Government Shutdown Ends
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history ended on November 12th, lasting 43 days. 8 moderate members of the Democratic caucus joined Republicans in a 60-40 vote to end the shutdown, per CNN. The healthcare extensions the shutdown was started over was not a part of the deal made between the cross voters and Republicans. NPR reports that the government will be funded until January 30th with funding for snap, benefits for women and children, and veteran affairs lasting until September. With Democrats not obtaining their initial goal, there is a possibility that the government may shut down again in January.
– Alex Cheam
Drug Trafficker Arrested after Faking his Death
According to abcnews, Wilmer Geovanny Chavarria Barre, the alleged leader of the powerful Ecuadorian drug trafficking group Los Lobos, was captured on Sunday November 16 2025 in the city of Malaga Spain. He was arrested in a joint operation involving the Spanish and Ecuadorian National Police forces.. He was a high-value target accused of coordinating drug shipments, ordering assassinations, and controlling illegal mining operations in Ecuador while hiding in Europe. His gang Los Lobos has been linked to the assassination of the 2023 presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio . He had faked his death four years prior in 2021 claiming to have died of a COVID-19-related heart attack. Chavarria is believed responsible for at least 400 deaths.
– Tater Eoff
2025 to be one of the hottest years on record?
2025 is wrapping up as one of the best years recently but also one of the hottest. Throughout the year there have seen many temperature peaks, we’ve seen natural disasters as a result from these rising temperatures. As many people know hurricane Melissa rampaged the Caribbean or typhoon Kalmaegi that tore through the Philippines. With global warming being shown as from 2015 to 2025 have been the hottest since the record began over 100 years ago according to Le Monde. This is not surprising as NASA confirmed that 2024 was the hottest year on record. With this graph provided by WMO we expect 2026 to rank among the hottest as well.
– Braxton Law
Boilermakers Derail Alabama in Tuscaloosa
On Thursday, November 13, 2025, Purdue´s men’s basketball team traveled to Tuscaloosa to play Alabama. Purdue won against Alabama 87-80 to knock off the No. 8 team in the country. Purdue improves their record to 4-0 after a win on Sunday against Akron. They currently sit at number one in the country in the AP poll. The Purdue team is led by the Big 3, including guard Braden Smith, the favorite to win NPOY, Trey Koffman Renn, who is in the lead for the Karl Malone award, and senior Fletcher Loyer.
– Owen Bullington
Apple Pocket
On November 14th, Apple released the “iPhone Pocket.” A low-tech, knitted strap intended to hold your iPhone. What raises concern is the hefty price tag of $149 for the basic version and $229 for the extended version, per CNN.com. User feedback is harsh, with a user from X claiming, “$230 for a cut-up sock… Apple people will pay anything for anything as long as it’s Apple.” Apple says that the pocket is “a beautiful way to carry an iPhone.”
– Cody Mashino
Tyler, the creator, comes to Fortnite
On November 14th, 2025, Fortnite, in collaboration with the rapper/ musical artist Tyler, the Creator, to the battle royal. The collaboration includes 2 skins, various weapon skins, Pickaxes, and backblings. The collaboration also includes jam tracks with some of his most popular songs like “EARFQUAKE” and “Sticky and much more. The Tyler, the Creator bundle goes for 3,200 VBucks in the Fortnite item shop today.
– Bryce Martin
Masculinity Takes a Trend
The quarter zip , everyone knows it. It’s a trend on tiktok since November 2nd 2025. Deviating from the regular jacket with just a quarter zipping up. Lately there has been a demand and praising of the quarter zip for its unique design and comfortable fit. This elegant hoodie and jacket mixture brings out a more masculine gentle tone in men. Tiktok has launched this fashion trend into more than what was intended. With the “performative male” being pushed as a more feminine, kind hearted and pure souled form of masculinity. We will have to see where this goes.
– Skiellier Hughes
