In partnership with

Anna's Daybreak News

_{Just facts, you think for yourself}

Wednesday, 5:23 AM

December 24, 2025

Good morning news friend! Discover today’s defining stories and the future they set in motion. 📰🌟

Notice: If you’re reading this email in the Gmail app, you will not be able to see both of our health articles at the bottom. 👉 Click here to view the full newsletter online — it’s free and easy to read.

Latest Epstein File Dump

The DOJ released over 11,000 new Epstein-related documents, totaling about 40,000 pages. The files identify 10 potential co-conspirators; six have received subpoenas, including associates Maxwell and Les Wexner, though Wexner denies involvement.

A purported letter from Epstein to Larry Nassar and a 3D-generated prison video were found to be fakes. Email exchanges reveal a mysterious figure named “A” seeking “inappropriate friends” from Maxwell.

The volume of redactions has drawn criticism, and Congress is considering measures for greater transparency. Trump downplayed the importance of the Epstein files. Records show President Trump flew on Epstein’s private jet at least eight times (1993–1996), with Ghislaine Maxwell present on some flights.

Speaking to reporters, he said the material was "just used to deflect against tremendous success" by him and his fellow Republicans.Many details about Epstein’s network and finances remain undisclosed.

Sources: WallStreetJournal, AP News, Reuters, Bloomberg, BBC

U.S. Economy Surges

The U.S. economy grew at a 4.3% annual rate in Q3 2025, driven by a 3.5% rise in consumer spending, especially from high-income households, and $41 billion in annual business investment in AI and data centers.

Exports rose while imports fell, narrowing the trade deficit despite ongoing tariffs. The job market weakened, with unemployment rising to 4.6%, and inflation stayed near 3%. The Federal Reserve cut interest rates three times but borrowing costs remain elevated.

The fourth-quarter government shutdown is expected to reduce GDP by 1–2 percentage points, possibly losing $7–14 billion permanently. Consumer confidence and spending slowed among lower-income groups, while the housing market remained weak.

Sources: WallStreetJournal, AP News, Reuters, ABC.

Rental Pricing Scandal Settlement

The DOJ settled with LivCor LLC, a Blackstone-owned property manager, over allegations of illegally fixing apartment rents by sharing sensitive rental pricing data via RealPage software.

The settlement requires LivCor to stop using algorithms based on competitors’ data, cease sharing sensitive pricing information, avoid RealPage landlord meetings, accept court oversight on third-party pricing tools, and cooperate with DOJ investigations. LivCor did not admit wrongdoing.

This follows DOJ actions against RealPage, Cortland, and Greystar. The DOJ aims to prevent algorithmic collusion that inflates rents, warning landlords nationwide that sharing sensitive pricing data violates antitrust laws. The case is a federal effort to enforce competition in the housing market.

Sources: Reuters, Law360, Mlex, Econotimes

More Troops to Venezuela

The US deployed special-operations aircraft, troops, and equipment to the Caribbean, including at least 10 CV-22 Ospreys and C-17 cargo planes with personnel from elite units like the 27th Special Operations Wing, 160th SOAR, 101st Airborne, and 75th Rangers.

Additional forces include F-35A fighter jets, EA-18G Growlers, HH-60W helicopters, five destroyers, an aircraft carrier strike group, and a Marine amphibious ready group. The buildup supports options for potential military action in Venezuela following President Trump's oil tanker blockade and airspace closure declaration.

The US Coast Guard has seized oil tankers near Venezuela to cut regime revenue. This marks the largest US military presence ever in South America.

Sources: WallStreetJournal.

COVID-19 Shots and Myocarditis Link

Stanford researchers identified a two-step immune response causing rare myocarditis after mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, mainly in males under 30. Proteins CXCL10 and IFN-gamma trigger inflammation damaging heart cells.

Myocarditis risk is about 1 in 16,750 for young men after the second dose. Symptoms usually begin within 1–3 days; most recover fully. COVID-19 infection causes myocarditis at a tenfold higher rate. Lab and mouse studies showed blocking CXCL10 and IFN-gamma reduces heart damage without impairing immunity.

Pre-treatment with genistein, a soybean-derived anti-inflammatory compound, lowered inflammation and injury in models, suggesting a potential protective strategy against vaccine-related heart inflammation.

Sources: SciTechDaily.

Cut Type 2 Diabetes Risk

Gut bacteria produce trimethylamine (TMA) from choline found in eggs and meat. TMA reduces inflammation and improves insulin response by inhibiting IRAK4, a protein that triggers inflammation from high-fat diets linked to type 2 diabetes.

In cell and mouse studies, TMA lessened damage caused by high-fat diets. Adding choline to such diets helped reduce negative effects, suggesting TMA’s role in breaking the obesity-inflammation-diabetes cycle. Previously linked to heart disease, TMA may also protect against diabetes.

These findings suggest potential microbiome-based therapies targeting IRAK4 for obesity and diabetes but require longer human trials to confirm efficacy.

Sources: Sciencealert

“Most things in this world are like a hollow log—they look solid enough from the road, but they’re mostly rot and termites on the inside. Ignorance is content to gnaw on the rind, but a man of sense knows he has to crack the nut to find the kernel.”

Baked with love,

Anna Eisenberg ❤️