Press review · Wednesday, 3 December 2025
03 December 2025
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theverge.com Top stories ·
Tenways nearly perfects the shareable city e-bike
Twist, fold, lift, lower, haul, repeat.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
From Amarillo to Stockport: 15 of Neil Sedaka’s greatest songs, and their extraordinary stories
From being a writer for hire in the 1950s to his solo pop stardom and emphatic 1970s comeback, the late musician’s catalogue is stuffed with stunning, surprising songcraft
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abc7chicago.com Top stories ·
'Serious moment': Reactions pour in from Congress after Trump strikes Iran
In the wake of the "massive" strikes on Iran by the U.S. and Israel Saturday, members of Congress have begun weighing in on the situation.
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apnews.com Top stories ·
Attack on Iran disrupts flights across the Middle East and beyond
The U.S. and Israel’s attack on Iran has disrupted air travel across the Middle East and beyond. Airlines are urging passengers headed to or through the Middle East to check their flight status before traveling.
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abc7.com Top stories ·
Neil Sedaka, the singer-songwriter behind dozens of hits of the 1960s and '70s, dies at age 86
Sedaka, whose hits included "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do" and "Laughter in the Rain," died Friday at age 86.
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Who is Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei and why is he a possible target?
Trump, who has previously said Khamenei should be 'very worried', is urging Iranians to overthrow their government.
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Trump’s unprovoked attack on Iran has no mandate – or legal basis
US president violates UN charter just days into his Board of Peace era, and chooses to take the biggest gamble of his administration
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
U.S. lawmakers react after Trump launches military operation against Iran
Trump ally Sen. Lindsey Graham said the operation would be "violent, extensive and I believe, at the end of the day, successful."
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Anthropic CEO says he's sticking to AI "red lines" despite clash with Pentagon
After the Trump administration cut it off, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News in an exclusive interview Friday night he wants to work with the military — but only if it addresses the firm's concerns.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Bowen: A dangerous moment, but US and Israel see opportunity not to be missed
Israel and the US believe Iran's regime is vulnerable, dealing with an economic crisis and the aftermath of protests.
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DHS says deported Babson student skipped flight. Her lawyers say agents wanted to detain her
The court-ordered deadline for the U.S. government to facilitate the return of a Babson College student mistakenly deported to Honduras was set to expire as her attorney accused immigration officials of stalling.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Explosions heard across the Middle East as Iran retaliates against U.S. attacks; flights disrupted
CNBC's team in the United Arab Emirates confirmed hearing a number of loud explosions in both the UAE's capital city of Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
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deadline.com Top stories ·
Ashley Tisdale To Star In Co-Parenting Comedy ‘You’re Only Young Twice’ In Early Development At CBS
CBS is developing You're Only Young Twice, a multi-camera comedy starring and executive produced by Ashley Tisdale. It comes from CBS Studios.
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commondreams.org Top stories ·
Trump's Revived Anti-Worker Rules Condemned as 'Outright Grift' | Common Dreams
President Trump's attacks on workers continue with the revival of two labor rules favoring corporations over workers' rights from his first term.
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Multiple Arab states that host US assets targeted in Iran retaliation
Iran confirms targeting US bases across the Middle East.
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vsin.com Top stories ·
College Basketball Picks Today: Greg Peterson Best Bets for Saturday, February 28
College basketball picks today from Greg Peterson for today, Saturday, February 28.
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opb.org Top stories ·
Portland advances antidiscrimination protections for polyamorous families
Portland is poised to be the largest U.S. city to allow polyamorous families to sue over discrimination.
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Blind refugee dies in New York after released by immigration
Immigration authorities say the Myanmar refugee was dropped at a "warm, safe" location, but New York officials say he was left outside a closed coffee shop.
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detroitnews.com Top stories ·
Singer Neil Sedaka, songwriter of dozens of hits, dies at 86
Sedaka’s hit songs include “Oh! Carol,” “Breaking Up Is Hard to Do” and “Laughter in the Rain.”
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forbes.com Top stories ·
How Rich Was Mexican Cartel Leader El Mencho?
Through drug trafficking, extortion and human smuggling, El Mencho built a $50 billion criminal enterprise. Here’s what is likely to happen to his fortune.
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ms.now Top stories ·
Opinion | How Hillary Clinton flipped the script on Republicans' Epstein theater
Paul Waldman: It will take much more than political distractions to make the public look away from the elite impunity this scandal has revealed.
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variety.com Top stories ·
Netflix Says Paramount Has Paid $2.8 Billion Breakup Fee for Warner Bros. Discovery Deal
Netflix just got a little richer as a result of letting Warner Bros. Discovery go.
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sports.yahoo.com Top stories ·
Nikola Jokić angrily confronts Lu Dort for tripping him as tempers flare in Nuggets-Thunder
Dort was ejected with a Flagrant 2, while Jokić and Jaylin Williams were both hit with technical fouls.
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Live Updates: U.S. and Israel attack Iran, with Trump confirming "major combat operations"
The U.S. and Israel are attacking Iran, which is responding with attacks on U.S. bases in the region, as President Trump confirms "major combat operations."
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coindesk.com Top stories ·
Bitcoin drops to $63,000 as U.S. and Israel launch strikes on Iran
The drop extends a pattern where bitcoin sells off on geopolitical shocks before recovering, as the token's 24/7 liquidity makes it one of the few large assets traders can exit over the weekend.
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corporate.bestbuy.com Top stories ·
Best Buy celebrates Pokémon’s 30th anniversary with trading cards, Trade and Play event - Best Buy Corporate News and Information
Best Buy is bringing the Poke-Fun to celebrate.
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newyorker.com Top stories ·
The Trump Administration Is Spending Billions to Militarize the Border
The border-industrial complex has become even more profitable since the start of Donald Trump’s second term.
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texastribune.org Top stories ·
Tony Gonzales’ complicated relationship with West Texas
The moderate Republican’s votes on gun control and marriage equality upset the region’s most conservative voters, but local officials said they’re grateful for the work he did on public safety and health.
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newsday.com Top stories ·
Tariff mess is Trump's to clean up
The consequences of the Supreme Court's decision are huge.
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tmz.com Top stories ·
Shia LaBeouf’s Inner Circle Believes Actor Tried to Save Mia Goth Relationship
Shia LaBeouf’s inner circle disputes he was the reason for the breakup with Mia Goth, TMZ has learned ... but sources close to Mia refute other claims about the reason for their split.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Nuggets' Jokic calls out Thunder's Dort for 'unnecessary' foul
Thunder guard Lu Dort was called for a flagrant foul 2 and ejected from Friday night's game after appearing to trip Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, who called the play "an unnecessary move."
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ft.com Top stories ·
Project Warrior: How Paramount beat Netflix in $110bn battle for Warner
Ellison father and son viewed deal as a matter of survival to compete with tech giants that now dominate Hollywood
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Tempers flare between Nuggets and Thunder as Dort is ejected after fouling Jokic
Tempers flared in the fourth quarter between Oklahoma City and the Denver Nuggets and resulted in the ejection of the Thunder’s Lu Dort.
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FAA to ask airlines to reduce flights at Chicago's O'Hare airport this summer
The Federal Aviation Administration will be asking airlines to reduces flights at Chicago's O'Hare airport this summer.
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North Korea’s Kim gifts rifles to officials and his daughter takes aim after party congress
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has gifted top government and military officials new sniper rifles following a weeklong ruling party congress celebrating his leadership.
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Live updates: Trump announces 'major combat operations' in Iran
Israel launched a daylight attack Saturday on Iran's capital, with a cloud of smoke rising from the city's downtown near the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
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‘Survivor 50’ Helps CBS To Best Wednesday In Four Years
The three-hour opener was the night’s number one show in both total viewers and adults aged 25-54, averaging 5.06M viewers
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6abc.com Top stories ·
Shipment of Bronze Age era swords, arrowheads seized by Phila. Customs and Border Patrol officers
U.S. Customs and Border Control officers made a historic discovery when they seized a shipment containing dozens of Bronze Age swords and arrowheads.
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Read Trump's full statement on U.S. "major combat operations" in Iran
President Trump says his objective in attacking Iran "is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats" from the regime in Tehran. Read his full statement here.
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
Neil Sedaka, 'Breaking Up Is Hard to Do' singer, dies: 'A true rock and roll legend'
Neil Sedaka, the legendary singer-songwriter behind tracks like \
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The Trump administration is detaining and questioning refugees already admitted to the US
In a break from tradition, refugees admitted to the United States after extensive interviews and vetting are being detained and questioned again. The U.S.
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aclu.org Top stories ·
Transgender Kansans Challenge State Law Invalidating Their Driver’s Licenses and Allowing Them to Be Sued for Using Public Restrooms | American Civil Liberties Union
Topeka, KS – Two transgender residents of Kansas have filed a lawsuit in state court challenging a new state law that immediately invalidated their...
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Cuba unveils new details in fatal US boat shooting and says a 2nd boat on mission failed
Top officials with Cuba’s Ministry of the Interior have unveiled for the first time the items they said were aboard a Florida-flagged speedboat that opened fire against troops in waters off the island’s north coast this week, with soldiers responding and killing four suspects.
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wral.com Top stories ·
Trump says the U.S. has begun 'major combat operations in Iran'
President Donald Trump says the U.S. has begun “major combat operations in Iran” after Israel launched strikes.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Neil Sedaka, songwriter to the stars for decades, dies at 86
Sedaka, who was also a performer himself, penned such hits as "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do," "Happy Birthday, Sweet Sixteen" and "Love Will Keep Us Together."
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boxingscene.com Top stories ·
Oleksandr Usyk will fight kickboxer Rico Verhoeven on May 23 in Egypt
Oleksandr Usyk set to defend his WBC heavyweight title against the 1-0 Rico Verhoeven in Egypt showpiece
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fox13news.com Top stories ·
Family member of American killed by Cuban forces in boat shootout says he was on 'diabolical' mission
The brother of an American citizen killed in a brazen boat clash with Cuban forces says his sibling was consumed by an "obsessive and diabolical" push to free the island and that "no one knew" what he was planning.
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pbs.org Top stories ·
Congress prepares for war powers resolution vote to block U.S. strikes on Iran
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Friday a bipartisan coalition is working to force a vote as soon as next week on a war powers resolution that would attempt to prevent any U.S. action against Iran without approval from Congress.
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Photo of Lutnick on Epstein's island removed from Justice Department files now restored
A photo released last month as part of the Epstein files that showed Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Epstein's island was removed from the DOJ's website before being restored Thursday night.
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Clinton testifies he had no knowledge of Epstein's crimes: 'I would have turned him in'
Bill Clinton became the first former president compelled to testify to members of Congress. At a closed-door session, the House Oversight Committee heard from Clinton about his connections to Jeffrey Epstein. The testimony comes a day after the committee questioned his wife, former First Lady Hillary Clinton, for more than 6 hours. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports.