Press review · Wednesday, 3 December 2025
03 December 2025
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
What is Moltbook? The strange new social media site for AI bots
A bit like Reddit for artificial intelligence, Moltbook allows AI agents – bots built by humans – to post and interact with each other. People are allowed as observers only
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foreignaffairs.com Top stories ·
Xi the Destroyer
The latest military purge signals China’s leader is entering a new era.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Groundhog Day: Punxsutawney Phil makes 140th weather prediction
Punxsutawney Phil emerges for the 140th annual Groundhog Day celebration as thousands gather to hear his winter prediction on Gobbler's Knob.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Nvidia shares are down after a report that its OpenAI investment stalled. Here's what's happening
Nvidia's Jensen Huang criticized OpenAI's business strategy as the chip giant plans to invest up to $100 billion into the AI startup, per reports.
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timesofindia.indiatimes.com Top stories ·
'Running on a platform of shutting down temples': Hindu leader says Republican loss in Texas local election not surprising - The Times of India
US News: Democrat Taylor Rehmet defeated Republican Leigh Wambsganss for the open Texas Senate District 9 seat in Tarrant County which is the largest Republica.
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pbs.org Top stories ·
Punxsutawney Phil forecasts 6 more weeks of wintry weather during extreme cold spell
The news was greeted with a mix of cheers and boos from the tens of thousands who braved temperatures in the single-digits Fahrenheit to await the annual prognostication.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Rare earth miners jump as Trump is eyeing mineral stockpile to reduce China dependence
Trump's move is aimed at cutting America's dependence on China for materials essential to electric vehicles, defense systems and advanced technology.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Justin Bieber stuns Grammys by performing in underwear; Trevor Noah jokes about Nicki Minaj in monologue
Trevor Noah roasts Nicki Minaj's Donald Trump ties while hosting Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, as stars sport "ICE Out" pins to protest immigration enforcement efforts.
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newser.com Top stories ·
Cold Tightens Grip on Millions
South Florida residents, including iguanas, deal with coldest air mass in decades
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
Punxsutawney Phil is said to have seen his shadow, forecasting 6 more weeks of winter
Punxsutawney Phil’s handlers say he’s seen his shadow and is therefore predicting six more weeks of winter weather
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
The stars continued the fun after the Grammys. See after party pics
The party didn't stop after the Grammy Awards ceremony on Feb. 1. Music's biggest names and other celebrities continued the evening at after parties.
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The Grammys riled Donald Trump – but the big winners were chosen for their music, not politics
The president called the ceremony ‘garbage’, but in reality it was a celebration of artists whose commercial success was matched by boundary-pushing boldness
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witn.com Top stories ·
Carteret County requests military vehicles to aid in winter storm response
From 6 p.m. Saturday night to 6 a.m. Sunday morning, Carteret County Emergency Services received over 60 emergency calls.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Key Gaza border crossing reopens, a step forward in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire
The limited reopening of the Rafah crossing Monday will allow a small number of people to enter and leave the Palestinian enclave.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
MP Dan Norris arrested over more alleged sexual offences
Dan Norris says he "vigorously" denies the allegations, which include rape and sexual assault.
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commondreams.org Top stories ·
'Corruption on a Breathtaking Level': Report Details Massive Foreign Investment in Trump Crypto Firm | Common Dreams
Bombshell report reveals Abu Dhabi royal family backed $500 million Trump crypto venture before UAE gained access to AI chip tech.
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wral.com Top stories ·
Nancy Guthrie, mom of TODAY host Savannah Guthrie, is missing in Arizona
Nancy Guthrie, the mother of TODAY co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, is missing in Arizona, NBC News reports.
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Kennedy Center will close for 2 years for renovations in July, Trump says, after performers backlash
President Donald Trump says he will move to close Washington’s Kennedy Center performing arts venue for two years starting in July for construction. Trump’s announcement on social media Sunday night follows a wave of cancellations since Trump ousted the previous leadership and added his name to t...
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ms.now Top stories ·
As Dems flip a red district in Texas, Trump tries to distance himself from his own failure
The president insisted that he wasn’t “involved” in a special election in the Fort Worth area. Reality suggests otherwise.
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npr.org Top stories ·
The House races to end shutdown. And, Trump wants to close Kennedy Center for 2 years
Lawmakers are racing to end a partial government shutdown after Congress missed its funding deadline on Friday. And, Trump wants to close the Kennedy Center for two years for renovations.
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coindesk.com Top stories ·
Bitcoin's (BTC) difficult week and worse weekend: Here's what happened and what comes next
Here is what happened this weekend and what it means for the crypto industry.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
As ACA subsidies expire, voters cite health costs as top economic worry, survey finds
Health costs are top of mind for voters as the 2026 midterm elections loom in November.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Hemp and marijuana are the same species. So why all the different laws?
Farmers in the U.S. have grown cannabis since the 1600s — but policymakers are still figuring out how to regulate two famous types of Cannabis sativa. A historian calls the plant "incredibly cryptic."
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
‘Regavim’: Israel’s new Rafah border site carries coded annexation message
Israel brands Gaza crossing with Egypt ‘Regavim’ and ‘Nekez’, terms analysts say signal a land grab and dehumanisation.
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france24.com Top stories ·
Live: Iran’s President Pezeshkian orders start of nuclear talks with US
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered the start of nuclear talks with the United States, local media said Monday. US President Donald Trump earlier said he was hopeful of a deal while still…
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pagesix.com Top stories ·
The best-dressed celebrities at the Grammys 2026: Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Dean, Lady Gaga and more
Music’s biggest night calls for equally big looks, and Sunday’s step-and-repeat definitely delivered on that front.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Northern Arizona University student dies after fraternity rush event; 3 charged with hazing
An 18-year-old student at Northern Arizona University died after a fraternity rush event, police said. Three students were arrested and charged with hazing.
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U.S. regional allies push diplomatic offramp as Iran's supreme leader warns of "regional war" in Middle East if U.S. attacks
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's comments are the most direct threat he's made so far amid escalating tensions with the U.S.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Appeals court dismisses DOJ misconduct complaint against federal judge
A federal appeals court dismissed misconduct accusations against Judge James Boasberg filed by President Donald Trump's Justice Department.
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Inside the Grammys 2026 afterparties: See how celebrities celebrated post-show
After the 2026 Grammys, all the biggest celebs were in attendance at the many star-studded parties. From Justin Bieber to Paris Hilton, see all the best photos from the night's celebrations.
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space.com Top stories ·
Artemis 2 SLS wet dress rehearsal latest news: NASA prepares to load propellant in critical fueling test
Monday, Feb. 2, 2026: Follow NASA's last major test of SLS before the launch of Artemis 2 and a crew of astronauts around the moon.
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Fernández wins Costa Rican presidency, steering Latin America further right
Rightwing populist elected in landslide after promising to crack down on rising violence linked to cocaine trade
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Iran eyes progress towards US nuclear talks as tension eases
Iran examines regional proposals to ease tensions with the US as it expects a framework for talks in the coming days.
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arizonasports.com Top stories ·
Cardinals land in safe place with Mike LaFleur hire - Arizona Sports
Following an exhaustive coaching search, the Cardinals landed in a safe place with the hiring of Mike LaFleur as their new head coach, Dan Bickley writes.
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texastribune.org Top stories ·
How Democrats flipped a ruby red Senate seat in North Texas
Republicans dismissed the result as a one-off explained by the unpredictability of special elections. Others cited Rehmet’s working-class appeal and Latino and suburban backlash to GOP policies.
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Trump threatens to sue Trevor Noah over Epstein joke at Grammys
The US president labels Noah a "total loser" over a joke he told on stage during the awards ceremony.
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tennessean.com Top stories ·
Nashville mayor: NES 'unequipped to communicate.' That is 'unacceptable.'
Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell said NES is 'unequipped' to communicate about the power outage crisis following a meeting he had with the company.
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Israel agrees to limited reopening of Rafah border crossing in Gaza
Tens of thousands of ill and wounded Palestinians await evacuation as diplomatic efforts inch forward
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Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow on Groundhog Day 2026. What does that mean for winter?
Punxsutawney Phil looked for his shadow during the 2026 Groundhog Day ceremony.
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Did artificial intelligence really drive layoffs at Amazon and other firms?
When Amazon announced it was cutting 16,000 corporate jobs, many assumed it was the latest phase of CEO Andy Jassy’s push to reduce the corporate workforce as AI brings more efficiency gains
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Anti-ICE protests, brilliance by Bieber and the Dalai Lama’s first win: the 10 biggest moments at the 2026 Grammys
From the Cure winning their first Grammys to a posthumous award for Chick Corea, it was a night of heartening wins and robust politics
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npr.org Top stories ·
After being hit by a car, she was saved by a lavender bunny
Eight years ago, Joann Moschella was injured after her bicycle was hit by a car. That's when her unsung hero appeared, dressed in a furry lavender bunny suit.
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bloomberg.com Top stories ·
Trump Says He’ll Close Kennedy Center for Two Years in July
President Donald Trump said he plans to close the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts for about two years to carry out renovations after his takeover prompted a significant backlash.
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Aunt and cousin of Mexico's education secretary "brutally murdered" in their home, he says
Authorities said officers killed three suspects in the shooting of two women, whom Secretary of Public Education Mario Delgado later identified as his aunt and cousin.
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prnewswire.com Top stories ·
Oracle announces Equity and Debt Financing Plan for Calendar Year 2026
/PRNewswire/ -- Oracle Corporation (NYSE: ORCL) today announced its full calendar year 2026 plan to fund the expansion of its rapidly growing Oracle Cloud...
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npr.org Top stories ·
The Education Department's efforts to fire staff cost over $28 million, watchdog says
A new report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office calculates the cost of efforts to fire civil rights staff, and questions the department's ability to enforce federal civil rights laws.
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variety.com Top stories ·
Bad Bunny Makes Grammys History as First Spanish-Language Album of the Year Winner
Bad Bunny has made Grammy history as the first Spanish-language artist to win album of the year.
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rawstory.com Top stories ·
Supreme Court clerks hit with nondisclosure contracts amid panic over leaks: report
The Supreme Court has come under fire after insiders revealed staffers are being told to sign formal contracts opening them to legal action if they reveal secrets.Representatives could previously rely on informal pledges from justices based on longstanding norms — but those relaxed understandings co...
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bbc.co.uk Top stories ·
BBC Verify: Video captures drone strike that officials say killed 12 miners in Ukraine
Latest updates from the BBC's specialists in fact-checking, verifying video and tackling disinformation.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
5-year-old boy and father return to Minnesota after release from immigration custody
A judge ordered the release of Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, Adrian Alexander Conejo Arias, on Saturday after they were taken into custody Jan. 20.