Tracking the holiday week weather across America; outlook on the weather for the rest of the year

I have wondered if science supports the idea that it’s better to give than receive, and if so, are there measurable health effects? CNN: Does science really back up the idea that it’s better to give than receive? Wen: A wealth of research links giving and helping behaviors to better mental well-being, including lower rates of depression and anxiety and higher life satisfaction. Researchers found improvements in mental well-being, lower depression scores, physical activity and even blood test resultsCNN: How does giving affect the brain and body? There is also growing evidence that adolescents and young adults benefit from prosocial behavior, with improved mental well-being.

DOJ appears to remove Trump photo from Epstein filesThe Department of Justice released thousands of files related to sex offender and accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein after Congress passed a law forcing the administration to do so. Many of the files and images were heavily redacted. One image containing a photo of President Donald Trump was later removed from the department's online library. The president has not been accused of any wrongdoing or charged with any crimes in connection with Epstein, but the redactions have drawn scrutiny from lawmakers. CNN's Kevin Liptak reports.

What you need to know about the uptick in flu cases nationwide As millions around the country get ready to spend the holidays together, ABC News Medical Correspondent Dr. Darien Sutton reports on the latest of the uptick of flu cases nationwide.

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Former Mesa County, Colo., elections chief Tina Peters remains unrepentant for her crimes tied to President Trump’s lie about the 2020 election being stolen. Just in time for the holidays, President Trump has issued another of his dubious pardons. Or rather, make that a “pardon.”This one comes on behalf of a former Colorado elections official serving a nine-year sentence for election fraud. Advertisement“Tina is sitting in a Colorado prison for the ‘crime’ of demanding Honest Elections,” the president went on. So why wouldn’t Trump pardon her?

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Putin maintains stance on Russia-Ukraine conflictRussian President Vladimir Putin held his annual marathon press conference, which lasted more than four hours. He signaled that Russia may be open to a negotiated end to the conflict with Ukraine, saying Russia was “ready and willing to end this conflict peacefully,” but also made it clear that military operations would continue for as long as the Kremlin deems necessary. CNN’s Frederik Pleitgen was in the room and reports on what he heard.

Are you caring for an aging family member? Please contact shannon.najmabadi@washpost.com or respond to our survey: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/11/18/elder-care-submissions/Jocelyn Combs set up a filing box with her will and trust. Already, the number of family caregivers has increased 45 percent since 2014, according to surveys conducted by the caregiving alliance and AARP. About one-third of family caregivers have been providing that care for five years or more, one of those surveys shows. Ask The Post AI Dive deeperFor many, the strain of caring for aging parents becomes a catalyst for adults to examine what they want for themselves and their children as they age.

World War II Navy veteran Ira “Ike” Schab, one of the dwindling number of survivors of the 1941 Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor, has died. Daughter Kimberlee Heinrichs told The Associated Press that Schab died at home early Saturday in the presence of her and her husband. - Eugene Tanner/APFor last year’s commemoration, Schab spent weeks building up the strength to be able to stand and salute. Ira Schab, right, talks with reporters while sitting next to his son, retired Navy Commander Karl Schab, on December 7, 2022, in Hawaii. Speaking at a 2022 ceremony, Schab asked people to honor those who served at Pearl Harbor.

Thousands more documents related to the investigation of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were released Friday. The Justice Department had asked Allred which of her clients would like their names to be redacted, she previously told CNN. She believes some of the files may have been “under-redacted” after seeing several survivors’ names that should not have been included. A 1996 complaint written about Epstein was among the documents released on Friday. One photo in the Epstein files shows former President Bill Clinton in London with his former top adviser Doug Band and actor Kevin Spacey.

A high-profile after-action report from the Los Angeles Fire Department on last January’s Palisades Fire went through several drafts that minimized the department’s failings both before and after the deadly blaze broke out, the Los Angeles Times reported Saturday. The newspaper said it obtained copies of seven drafts prepared before the final report was issued on Oct. 8. — A passage alleging that some crews waited more than an hour for an assignment on the day of the fire was removed. “After-action reports are meant to provide a comprehensive and transparent assessment of key leadership decisions to ensure proper accountability. Despite the revisions, the final report was still critical of the LAFD, finding that the agency’s response to the unfolding disaster was hampered by limited resources and leadership and communication challenges.

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The Republican-appointed Supreme Court justices last year famously immunized President Donald Trump against criminal prosecution for his official actions. Others counter that raising the prospect of eventual criminal liability represents the best hope of restraining the behavior of Trump officials now. The central two fronts of the accountability debateThe conversation about potential future legal liability for Trump officials has advanced the furthest on two fronts. To those who favor aggressive action, the lesson of that experience is not for a future administration to abandon accountability, but to advance it more quickly and comprehensively. By contrast, Wiebelhaus-Brahm thinks the Biden-era experience should make Democrats think twice before suggesting future criminal or other legal accountability for Trump administration actions.