Press review · Wednesday, 3 December 2025
03 December 2025
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people.com Top stories ·
Comedian Ben Bankas Reacts to Having 6 Sold-Out Shows Canceled After a Video of Him Mocking Renee Good Went Viral
Comedian Ben Bankas had six sold-out shows in Minnesota canceled after a video of him mocking the late Renee Good went viral. In the video, Bankas calls Good, who was fatally shot by an ICE agent on Jan. 7, ‘retarded' and jokes that he was glad that she died.
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nfl.com Top stories ·
2026 Senior Bowl takeaways: Garrett Nussmeier delivers MVP performance in NFL draft showcase
Which QB shined brightest in Saturday's Senior Bowl? Who were the other prospects that stood out in the 2026 NFL Draft showcase? Eric Edholm offers three takeaways from the all-star event.
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gizmodo.com Top stories ·
Trump's Pick for Fed Chair Points to Growing Bitcoin-Dollar Synthesis
Warsh's hawkish stance on Fed policy may have disappointed the crypto world, but he said Bitcoin was effectively gold for anyone under the age of 40.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Why the Minneapolis killings have driven a wedge between Trump and pro-gun groups
Trump loyalists are upset the administration has blamed Pretti’s shooting on him exercising his right to carry a gun
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businessinsider.com Top stories ·
'Unsubscribe' and 'opt out': A new Big Tech boycott to protest ICE starts February 1
Small businesses struggled to observe the national shutdown to protest ICE. Here's why a boycott of companies like OpenAI and Amazon could be easier and more effective.
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pbs.org Top stories ·
Major winter storm threatens East Coast including parts unaccustomed to heavy snow
About 240 million people were under cold weather advisories and winter storm warnings Saturday as a powerful system threatened to bring winds, flooding and heavy snow to the East Coast.
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Trump news at a glance: president orders homeland security to avoid protests in Democratic-led cities
Kristi Noem’s department told to ‘under no circumstances’ get involved with protests in cities led by Democrats unless they ask for help – key US politics stories from 31 January at a glance
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espn.com Top stories ·
Teofimo Lopez Jr.-Shakur Stevenson live updates, results and analysis
Teofimo Lopez Jr. puts his WBO junior welterweight world title on the line against Shakur Stevenson. Follow live.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Iran gas explosions kill five people, officials say
Fourteen people are reportedly injured after separate blasts were reported on Saturday.
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Trump orders federal agents to stay away from protests in Democrat cities
Order comes amid mounting criticism of Trump administration's deadly immigration crackdown in Democratic-run cities.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Don Lemon and Georgia Fort vow to continue reporting following arrests tied to anti-ICE protest
The two independent journalists face federal charges related to the interruption of a church service in Minnesota earlier this month. Lemon and Fort say they were there to cover a protest.
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No work, no school, no shopping: Jan. 30 nationwide general strike to protest ICE gains celebrity endorsements
Across Minneapolis, Target employees are marching and volunteering amid the immigration crackdown, while pressing company leadership to do more
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wbtv.com Top stories ·
Snow totals increase across Charlotte region with extreme cold to follow: Latest forecast
Heavy snowfall happening Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026
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newyorker.com Top stories ·
Operation Trump Rehab
After a wave of public revulsion over the President’s immigration crackdown in Minnesota, he offers a familiar playbook: distraction, disinformation, denial, delay.
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npr.org Top stories ·
'Sanford and Son' co-star Demond Wilson dies at 79
The actor was best known for playing Lamont Sanford, opposite Redd Foxx's Fred Sanford in the hit 1970s sitcom. Wilson died Friday from complications related to cancer, his publicist said.
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coindesk.com Top stories ·
Bitcoin (BTC) price: Fear hits a 2026 high as traders panic at $81,000 level
Social chatter around bitcoin has turned sharply negative after the token slid to its lowest level since Nov. 21, a setup Santiment says often appears near capitulation, even if near term trading stays messy.
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Read the full indictment against Don Lemon, Georgia Fort and others charged in Minnesota
A grand jury indicted former CNN anchor Don Lemon, independent journalist Georgia Fort and others on charges of conspiracy and interfering with the First Amendment rights of worshippers during an anti-immigration enforcement protest that disrupted a Minnesota church service earlier this month.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Trump vows not to help blue cities with riots, instructs ICE and Border Patrol to protect federal property
President Donald Trump instructed ICE and Border Patrol to be "very forceful" protecting federal property during anti-immigration riots, and warned of consequences for attacks.
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ft.com Top stories ·
Bitcoin price slides to lowest level since 2025 tariff shock
Drop comes after gold and other precious metals sold off sharply
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Snow and blizzards move into US east coast as 85 dead from last week’s storm
About 190,000 are still without power in the south-east as states scramble to prepare for more winter weather
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Hundreds protest Trump's NATO comments and Greenland demands at US embassy in Copenhagen
Hundreds demonstrated in Copenhagen Saturday after President Trump's NATO remarks sparked outrage among Danish military veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Chelsea 3-2 West Ham: Liam Rosenior in-game changes inspire Blues to Premier League win
After Chelsea's first comeback win from two goals down in a Premier League match, were Liam Rosenior's substitutions against West Ham genius or obvious?
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essence.com Top stories ·
TikTok's Biggest Star Khaby Lame Sells Brand Rights For Nearly $1 Billion | Essence
The nearly $1 billion all-stock deal marks one of the largest creator economy moves to date, signaling a new era of influencer-led businesses.
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dw.com Top stories ·
Iran: 1 killed after explosion hit Bandar Abbas Port
The blast in the Iranian city of Bandar Abbas comes amid heightened US-Iran tensions. State media has attributed the incident to a gas leak.
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wlos.com Top stories ·
Winter storm to bring accumulating snow, bitter cold to WNC
North Carolina and South Carolina are bracing for another high-impact storm this weekend.
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huffpost.com Top stories ·
'Melania' Doc Lands Brutal 6% Score On Rotten Tomatoes: 'Pure, Endless Hell"
The first reviews for the exorbitant $75 million project are in, and critics didn't hold back.
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos, father ordered released from immigration detention center
Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father have been ordered released by a federal judge in Texas.
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What to expect in Texas' 18th Congressional District special runoff election
With only two Democrats on the ballot, the party is guaranteed to at least temporarily narrow the slim Republican majority in the House.
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opb.org Top stories ·
Oregon unions band together for Portland ‘Labor Against ICE’ protest
Organizers said it’s not common for so many unions to protest together around one issue.
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Second Epstein victim claims she was sent to UK for sex with Andrew, lawyer says
The woman, then in her 20s, says the alleged encounter happened at Royal Lodge in 2010.
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abc7chicago.com Top stories ·
Luigi Mangione unexpectedly summoned to court next week
Luigi Mangione has been called to court on February 6. The summons notification did not include a reason for the unexpected court appearance.
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wral.com Top stories ·
NC winter storm latest: Crews begin plowing snow on the roadways, drivers urged to stay home
Snowfall is picking up across the state. The Triangle is expecting to get up to three inches of snow through Sunday.
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goheels.com Top stories ·
Lucas: Georgia Tech Rapid Reactions - University of North Carolina Athletics
Quick takeaways from the visit to Atlanta.
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Shooting at Mardi Gras parade in Louisiana leaves six people injured
One person taken into custody after a mass shooting in Clinton leaves six injured, including a child
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npr.org Top stories ·
Judge orders release of 5-year-old Liam Ramos and his dad from ICE detention
A judge has ordered the U.S. to release a father and 5-year-old son who were taken into custody during the immigration crackdown in Minnesota. A judge previously ruled that they could not be removed from the U.S. for now.
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Iranian official says progress made on talks as US-Iran tensions persist
Ali Larijani says efforts to get framework for negotiations advancing, as US naval deployment in Gulf fuels concerns.
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abc7.com Top stories ·
Actress Catherine O'Hara dies at 71
The Emmy Award winner was known best for her roles in beloved shows and films like "Schitt's Creek," "Beetlejuice" and "Home Alone."
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npr.org Top stories ·
Israeli strikes kill 23 Palestinians as Gaza ceasefire inches forward
Hospitals in Gaza said Israeli strikes killed at least 23 Palestinians Saturday, one of the highest tolls since the October ceasefire aimed at stopping the fighting.
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ksat.com Top stories ·
Judge orders release of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos, father from Texas immigration detention center
A federal judge has ordered the release of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, Adrian Conejo Arias, from the immigration detention center in Dilley, Texas, court records show.
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Tributes pour in for beloved actress Catherine O’Hara
Actors and politicians honour O'Hara, who died this week at age 71, for her comedic 'brilliance' and generosity.
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Trump says Iran ‘talking to’ US and hints at deal to avoid military strikes
US president says Iran ‘negotiating’ as US naval battle group approaches, and says regional allies cannot be told plan
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fox32chicago.com Top stories ·
Chicago mayor orders CPD to document illegal activity by immigration agents
A new executive order directs Chicago police to preserve evidence of alleged illegal activity by federal immigration agents.
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rawstory.com Top stories ·
Internet rages over 'horrifying' video of agents walking in front of car with guns drawn
Politicians and political observers alike sounded the alarm on Saturday at new video that purportedly shows federal immigration officers stepping in front of a car with guns drawn in an attempt to arrest a Minnesotan.David J. Bier, Cato Institute Director of Immigration Studies, flagged the video ov...
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Andrew should face US Congress questions on Epstein, suggests Starmer
Sir Keir Starmer suggests Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor should testify over his dealings with the convicted sex offender.
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theatlantic.com Top stories ·
‘Trust Has Been Breached’
The broken relationship between Minnesota and the federal government
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calmatters.org Top stories ·
What happened at the governors summit on the Colorado River? Here's what California said
A top California water official offers an inside look as the Trump administration referees a Colorado River stalemate.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Milan protesters call for U.S. ICE agents to leave Italy as Winter Games approach
An ICE unit from the US Department of Homeland Security is playing a role providing security at the Winter Games. At past Olympics, their involvement would have been unremarkable. But after the violence in Minneapolis, many Italians protesting in Milan say ICE agents are no longer welcome.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
'Sanford and Son' star Grady Demond Wilson dead at 79
TV legend Grady Demond Wilson, who brought Lamont Sanford to life in "Sanford and Son," died at 79, leaving behind a lasting comedy legacy.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson puts ICE ‘on notice’ with executive order seeking prosecution of agents
Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson signs executive order directing city police to investigate federal immigration agents who allegedly break local laws.
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Demonstrators in Milan protest ICE unit at Winter Olympics
Hundreds of demonstrators have gathered in Milan to protest the deployment of ICE agents during the upcoming Winter Olympics