"Epstein Revelations and Mideast Tensions Surge: Thursday's Top 5 Briefing"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NPR
A federal judge in Manhattan has unsealed court documents revealing names connected to Jeffrey Epstein, including high-profile individuals, though no new allegations are made. In Iran, two explosions have killed at least 84 people, raising fears of escalating Middle East tensions, with no group claiming responsibility. U.S. House Republicans are urging President Biden to enforce stricter immigration policies as record numbers of migrants cross the southern border. In U.S. prisons, the introduction of tablets has allowed inmates to stream music, significantly impacting their lives. Safety advice is given for children's car seat use during winter, and a 13-year-old has made history by beating the Nintendo version of Tetris.