Press review · Wednesday, 3 December 2025
03 December 2025
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wired.com Top stories ·
John Solly Is the DOGE Operative Accused of Planning to Take Social Security Data to His New Job
A whistleblower complaint alleges John Solly claimed to have stored highly sensitive Social Security data on a thumb drive. Solly and Leidos, his current employer, strongly deny the allegations.
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iranintl.com Top stories ·
Checkpoint attacks open new front in Iran war
The Iran war appears to be entering a new phase as attacks increasingly target checkpoints and street-level security units, while witness reports sent to Iran International suggest many of those positions are being moved or dismantled after their locations are exposed.
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propublica.org Top stories ·
Election Records Handed Over to the FBI in Maricopa County, Arizona, Could Be Fatally Flawed, Experts Say
Unlike in Fulton County, Georgia, where actual ballots were seized, a federal grand jury subpoenaed digital data related to a partisan audit of the county’s vote.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Iran's new Supreme Leader vows to continue blocking Strait of Hormuz
A message attributed to Mojtaba Khamenei also says Iran will continue targeting US bases in the region.
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cato.org Top stories ·
Apparently, the Government Can’t Refund Trump’s Illegal Tariffs as Easily as It Collected Them
The IEEPA tariff saga never should’ve started. The least the Trump administration can do now is to quickly issue refunds and end this farce once and for all.
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euronews.com Top stories ·
Could oil prices really reach $200 a barrel as claimed by Iran?
As the Iran war approaches the two-week mark, energy markets are bracing for a potential "super shock". The IRGC has repeatedly threatened to push oil prices up to $200 per barrel, leveraging its control over the Strait of Hormuz, but how realistic is this scenario?
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Authorities identify suspect in shooting at Virginia’s Old Dominion University
Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, ex-army national guard, fatally shot one person and injured two others
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Assailant dead after vehicle ramming, gunfire at Michigan synagogue in US
Authorities report car ramming at Temple Israel Synagogue in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan; Attacker found dead.
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rollingstone.com Top stories ·
'These People Are So Stupid': Live Nation Employees Boast About High Fees in Unsealed Messages
Two Live Nation employees joked and bragged about pushing ancillary fees as high as possible in newly unsealed text messages.
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If oil price shocks weren’t bad enough, Trump’s war could have other unintended consequences | Adam Hanieh
China consumes around 90% of Iran’s oil exports, so could be forced to rely on alternative suppliers – particularly Russia, says Adam Hanieh of the Soas Middle East Institute
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Trump changes his tune on oil prices: From the Politics Desk
Plus, state lawmakers advance bills akin to the SAVE America Act.
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variety.com Top stories ·
SXSW 2026: 15 Film and TV Premieres We’re Psyched to See in Austin
From 'The Comeback' to '#WhileBlack,' here are 15 of Variety's most anticipated film and TV premieres at SXSW.
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hollywoodreporter.com Top stories ·
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Sequel Officially a Go From Netflix, Sony With Directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans Returning
The filmmakers have inked a multi-year pact with Netflix for a sequel to the biggest movie in the streamer's history.
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techcrunch.com Top stories ·
Alexa+ gets a new 'adults only' personality option that curses but won't get into NSFW content | TechCrunch
The new Sassy style can curse and roast you, but the fun ends there.
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defector.com Top stories ·
Live Nation Gets To Keep Its Monopoly Thanks To Trump's Department Of Justice | Defector
On Monday, while the nation’s attention was focused squarely on the war with Iran, the Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division announced that it had reached a settlement in its lawsuit against one of the most loathed companies in the country: Live Nation Entertainment, the parent company of Live Nation and Ticketmaster. The case was a…
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espn.com Top stories ·
Iran cannot compete at World Cup, Iranian sports minister says
Iran cannot participate in the 2026 World Cup following airstrikes against the country by the United States and Israel, the Iranian sports minister said Wednesday.
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UFC And FBI Announce Two Days Of Activities For Kash Patel | Defector
The UFC and FBI announced on Wednesday that a group of MMA fighters will visit Quantico this weekend, “to host an exclusive training seminar for academy students as well as senior FBI staff from around the world.” I think we can all guess which senior FBI staff member wanted the chance to play fantasy camp.…
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Iran War: U.S. Navy will escort oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz when 'militarily possible,' Bessent tells Sky News
The Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed to shipping because of the war against Iran by the U.S. and Israel.
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ft.com Top stories ·
Veteran US Democratic Congress member to seek 18th term at age of 85
Re-election bid of Jim Clyburn comes as critics say the US political system has become a gerontocracy
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northernnewsnow.com Top stories ·
Tough travel and blizzard warnings begin later today as heavy snow and strong winds work into the region
A punchy Alberta clipper will create hazardous travel conditions starting this evening through tomorrow morning
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katu.com Top stories ·
Oregon takes aim at corporate homebuying to help families compete
Buying a home in Oregon could soon get a little easier for your average homebuyer.
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wral.com Top stories ·
Sheriff: 700 guns stolen from Person County estate
Person County investigators seized around 700 firearms believed to have been stolen from an estate.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Trent Alexander-Arnold: 'People expected Real Madrid to get battered' by Man City
Trent Alexander-Arnold admitted that there was an expectation Real Madrid would "get battered" by Manchester City on Wednesday.
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Middle East war creating ‘largest supply disruption in the history of oil markets’
Vast release of emergency crude reserves fails to quell mounting fears about supply crunch, rattling markets
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adn.com Top stories ·
Trump bragged about low gas prices. The Iran conflict has him doing an about-face
Trump’s desire to flex America’s muscle on the global stage is at odds with his political interests at home, where voters now face rising costs ahead of November midterm elections.
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weather.com Top stories ·
El Niño Coming; What It Means For Summer Temps, Hurricane Season And Next Year? | Weather.com
A super El Niño is possible by the end of the year. Here's what warming waters in the Pacific could mean for this summer and the rest of the year. - Articles from The Weather Channel | weather.com
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ms.now Top stories ·
Trump is asleep at the wheel as his administration scrambles over his war in Iran
Chris Hayes blasts Trump for a lack of leadership on the Iran war, amid new reports that the U.S. is at fault for a deadly school strike.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Fear of Iranian mines in the Strait of Hormuz could further slow the flow of oil
Attacks by Iran have already nearly halted the flow of oil through the vital waterway as commercial ship crews fear being hit by missiles, drones or mines.
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fox5dc.com Top stories ·
What we know about Mohamed Jalloh: Suspected Old Dominion shooter
Mohamed Jalloh, the suspected shooter at Old Dominion University Thursday, previously served 11 years in prison for supporting ISIS.
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Iran vows to fight on in first message issued in name of Mojtaba Khamenei
Tehran will keep strait of Hormuz closed and continue attacks on US assets, speech read out on state TV says
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KPop Demon Hunters sequel confirmed at Netflix: ‘This is only the beginning’
The streamer’s biggest film of all time, also nominated for two Oscars, is getting a follow-up
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businessinsider.com Top stories ·
Atlassian's CEO spelled out 3 types of employees spared in his layoffs — and it's good news for graduates
Atlassian highlighted graduates as a worker category it wanted to retain amid cuts, in addition to high performers and those with transferable skills.
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abc3340.com Top stories ·
Ex-National Guard soldier kills retired officer in ODU ROTC shooting probed as terrorism
The Norfolk Police Department said officers were at the scene for an "active incident."
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Colon cancer now leading cause of cancer deaths under 50 in US
Experts warn younger people not to dismiss symptoms such as rectal bleeding as diagnoses rise for those under 50
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Trump suddenly seems anxious to end the war as American casualties mount and Iran finds ways to hit back
Trump's military campaign against Iran is facing unexpected resistance, as officials report 140 U.S. service members were wounded in initial strikes.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Suspected Old Dominion University gunman ID'd as former National Guard soldier convicted of supporting ISIS
A suspected gunman in Virginia was killed Thursday after opening fire inside Constant Hall at Old Dominion University, injuring two individuals.
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deadline.com Top stories ·
'KPop Demon Hunters' Sequel Confirmed At Netflix With Directors Returning
Netflix has confirmed a sequel to its hit animated pic 'KPop Demon Hunters' with Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans back as directors.
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Donald Trump: US president says Iran 'welcome' at 2026 World Cup but not 'appropriate'
US president Donald Trump says Iran are "welcome" at the 2026 World Cup but it is not "appropriate" for them to be there.
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ft.com Top stories ·
Russia rakes in $150mn a day in extra revenue from surging oil prices
Middle East conflict boosts Vladimir Putin’s war chest as tankers carrying Russian oil head to India
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dispatch.com Top stories ·
Ohio State names Provost Ravi Bellamkonda as new president
Ohio State’s executive vice president and provost takes over as the university’s 18th president beginning March 12.
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wtop.com Top stories ·
Old Dominion shooting suspect is ex-Army National Guard member with past terror conviction - WTOP News
A gunman is dead and two people are hurt after a shooting at Old Dominion University on Thursday, the Virginia school said.
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theverge.com Top stories ·
Rivian R2 prices revealed: you’re going to have to wait longer for that $45,000 version
Three trims and tons of tech
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Trump weighs Jones Act waiver amid rising fuel prices, White House says
Easing the century-old shipping law could help lower fuel prices as the Iran war pushes crude oil near $100 a barrel, experts say.
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abc7news.com Top stories ·
SF mayor assures there's 'no imminent threat' after FBI report warns Iran aspires to attack CA
"This is extremely alarming," said Elizabeth Neumann, ABC News National Security Contributor. "We know that Iran's approach to combating the United States and Israel is through asymmetric warfare. They cannot take us on militarily."
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detroitnews.com Top stories ·
Temple Israel synagogue shooting leaves gunman dead, kids safe
Shots were fired at Temple Israel Thursday afternoon after a vehicle rammed into the building's front door.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Real Madrid in awe of one of 'best on planet' Federico Valverde
Trent Alexander-Arnold called Federico Valverde "the most underrated footballer on the planet" and coach Álvaro Arbeloa called him "a benchmark" after the midfielder's hat trick in Real Madrid's 3-0 win over Manchester City on Wednesday.
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pbs.org Top stories ·
Trump suggests high oil prices are a positive after bragging about low gas prices last month
The about-face comes as Trump's team has struggled to offer a clear plan for opening up the critical Strait of Hormuz so that tankers full of oil and natural gas are no longer stranded.
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9to5google.com Top stories ·
‘Immersive Navigation’ is the biggest Google Maps driving update in a decade
Google Maps is giving its driving experience the “biggest update in over a decade” with Immersive Navigation that redesigns visuals...
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dispatch.com Top stories ·
Ohio State University picks new president. Who is Ravi Bellamkonda?
Provost Ravi V. Bellamkonda will lead Ohio State University following former President Ted Carter's resignation.
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Why the hell did Starmer pick Mandelson? The latest mug on the media round had no idea | John Crace
Nick Thomas-Symonds unravelled under barrage of questions – as PM instead bored some mothers and babies in Belfast