Press review · Wednesday, 3 December 2025
03 December 2025
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Planetary parade 2026: Six planets visible in night sky
Six planets - Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune - will all be visible in the night sky.
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news.sky.com Top stories ·
Neil Sedaka, singer of Breaking Up Is Hard To Do and Laughter In The Rain, has died
Sedaka was a key member of the Brill Building songwriting factory and teamed up with lyricist and boyhood neighbour Howard Greenfield on songs such as Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen, Calendar Girl and Oh! Carol.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Rubio designates Iran over wrongful detentions, urges Americans to leave country 'immediately'
Secretary of State Marco Rubio designates Iran as a State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention and urges Americans to leave the country immediately.
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pbs.org Top stories ·
Superintendent of Los Angeles schools placed on paid leave amid federal investigation
Alberto Carvalho, the superintendent of Los Angeles public schools in the nation’s second-largest district, was put on paid leave Friday, two days after the FBI served search warrants at his home and the district’s headquarters.
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sciencealert.com Top stories ·
Hidden Virus Found in Gut Bacteria Is Linked to Colorectal Cancer
Researchers have made a significant step forward in understanding how gut bacteria, and specifically a newly discovered virus, can contribute to colorectal cancer – one of the most common forms of cancer in the developed world.
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variety.com Top stories ·
Neil Sedaka, Legendary Singer-Songwriter Behind ‘Breaking Up Is Hard to Do,’ ‘Bad Blood’ and ‘Love Will Keep Us Together,’ Dies at 86
Neil Sedaka, legendary singer-songwriter behind hits like 'Breaking Up Is Hard to Do' 'Bad Blood,' 'Laughter in the Rain' and 'Calendar Girl,' has died. He was 86.
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abc7.com Top stories ·
LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho placed on administrative leave after FBI raid
LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho has been placed on paid administrative leave after the FBI raided his home and the district's office earlier in the week.
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actionnetwork.com Top stories ·
NBA Best Bets Today: Expert Picks, Predictions & Odds for February 27, 2026
Our NBA best bets, expert picks, predictions and odds for Friday, February 27, 2026.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Neil Sedaka, Breaking Up Is Hard to Do singer and pop song hitmaker, dies aged 86
Musician died after being taken to hospital in Los Angeles, with his family remembering him as a ‘true rock and roll legend’ and ‘inspiration to millions’
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rollingstone.com Top stories ·
Micky Dolenz Pays Tribute to Neil Sedaka: A Rare Songwriter 'Who Could Do It All'
Micky Dolenz paid tribute to Neil Sedaka, who died on Friday at age 86. Sedaka co-wrote the Monkees' 'When Love Comes Knocking at Your Door.'
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Aid groups in Gaza and West Bank thrown lifeline as Israel court pauses ban threat
Dozens of well-known groups faced shutdown under a new Israeli law, although the reprieve might be temporary.
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blog.cloudflare.com Top stories ·
The most-seen UI on the Internet? Redesigning Turnstile and Challenge Pages
We serve 7.6 billion challenges daily. Here’s how we used research, AAA accessibility standards, and a unified architecture to redesign the Internet’s most-seen user interface.
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defensenews.com Top stories ·
The US Air Force needs more airpower — but not the kind it’s buying
Opinion: Aircraft fly, but mass sails: The lengthy military buildup for a potential strike on Iran proves joint assets matter more than exquisite warplanes alone.
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Scouting America to reinstate ban on trans children to appease Pentagon
Former Boy Scouts cave to Pete Hegseth as he laments move from ‘focus on God as the ruler of the universe’
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acleddata.com Top stories ·
Q&A: Iran and the US are back on the edge of war. What's coming?
As the threat of a US attack looms large, ACLED experts explain the dynamics shaping the trajectory of the crisis.
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on3.com Top stories ·
College football QB rankings: Danny Kanell ranks Top 10 returners in 2026
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deadline.com Top stories ·
Massive Merger Confirmed: Paramount And WBD Reveal Details Of $110 Billion Deal
It’s official. Warner Bros. Discovery is selling itself to Paramount for $31 a share in cash. The companies unveiled their formal agreement on Friday.
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nypost.com Top stories ·
New Falcons coach LaTroy Lewis fired hours after disturbing rape, assault accusations
A woman claims the 32-year-old raped and attacked her in separate incidents. It was reported he sent her graphic messages “commanding her to perform various sexual acts on him.”
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defector.com Top stories ·
Meta's Defense In Social Media Addiction Trial Is Basically A Shrug | Defector
Last week, Mark Zuckerberg sat in a Los Angeles courtroom and testified for five hours that he and his company, Meta, are not culpable in claims that they have deliberately made the platform addictive and harmful for young users. The testimony was part of a bellwether trial in California in which a 20-year-old woman, referred…
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apnews.com Top stories ·
Renee Good's parents remember her love and laughter in interview with AP
Renee Good loved sparkles and laughter and any excuse for a celebration. She loved pretty much everyone she met, and was late for pretty much everything.
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huffpost.com Top stories ·
I Asked My Sister To Try To Die On February 29. Her 6-Word Response Completely Broke Me.
"There is perhaps only one circumstance in which it is acceptable to suggest to a loved one what I was about to suggest to my sister."
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Woman behind multimillion dollar liens arrested for filing false documents, LAPD says
Rita Ortiz, the woman who filed numerous multimillion liens on homeowners on Benedict Canyon Drive, has been arrested.
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wwnytv.com Top stories ·
Autopsy confirms Russell man was strangled; son charged in connection with death
An autopsy completed Friday morning confirmed that a St. Lawrence County man found dead inside a residence earlier this week was strangled.
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katu.com Top stories ·
Trump 'not happy' with the Iran nuclear talks, indicates he'll give them more time
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday he's “not happy” with the latest talks over Iran's nuclear program but indicated he would give n
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Full Transcript: Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi tells "Face the Nation" a U.S.-Iran deal is "within our reach"
He also said, "I don't think any alternative to diplomacy is going to solve this problem."
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Trump administration live updates: Bill Clinton gives testimony in House Jeffrey Epstein investigation
Live updates: Bill Clinton to testify in House Jeffrey Epstein probe
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theatlantic.com Top stories ·
The Deaths Doctors Never Thought They’d See in the U.S.
For years, the worst outcomes of measles were all but unknown in America. Now they look inevitable.
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courier-journal.com Top stories ·
KY sued by DOJ for failure to provide unredacted voter rolls
The U.S. Department of Justice announced it filed five federal lawsuits against Utah, Oklahoma, Kentucky, West Virginia and New Jersey Feb. 26.
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democracydocket.com Top stories ·
Exclusive: Read the draft executive emergency order for Trump to take control of elections
Lawyers and legal experts explicitly said that such an order is blatantly unconstitutional.
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laist.com Top stories ·
LAUSD board meets to discuss superintendent following FBI searches, extends session to Friday
The FBI searched Superintendent Alberto Carvalho’s home and office Wednesday morning.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Cam Achord to lead Packers' special teams unit
Cam Achord, a Super Bowl-winning special teams coordinator, has been hired for the same role with the Packers, it was announced by the team on Friday.
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What to know about Greenpeace and the oil pipeline lawsuit that threatens its future
Greenpeace is fighting for its life in North Dakota, where a lawsuit threatens the environmental group's future with a judgment of hundreds of a millions of dollars in damages awarded to a pipeline company.
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caller.com Top stories ·
Trump visits Corpus Christi, Texas, Feb. 27. Live updates
President Donald Trump stops in Corpus Christi, TX, on Feb. 27. as the administration continues to emphasize domestic energy production.
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forbes.com Top stories ·
This Is The 'Most Likely Outcome' With Iran After Trump Doesn't Rule Out Strikes: Expert
Jonathan Panikoff, director of the Atlantic Council’s Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative, discussed negotiations between the U.S. and Iran on "Forbes Newsroom."
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Trump has ordered government agencies to stop using Anthropic AI tools
The move announced on social media comes after a standoff between Anthropic's boss and the Ministry of Defense.
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bostonglobe.com Top stories ·
Families of D.C. plane crash victims ‘devastated’ after safety bill fails by one vote with R.I., Mass. lawmakers absent - The Boston Globe
Monday’s historic blizzard kept members of the Massachusetts and Rhode Island delegations from making it to Washington to vote.
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abcnews.com Top stories ·
Nancy Guthrie latest: Sheriff investigating Ring camera from 2.5 miles away
Video obtained by Fox News is part of the investigation into the abduction of Nancy Guthrie, though it is unclear whether it has any relevance to the case.
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startribune.com Top stories ·
Wolves Insider: Anthony Edwards, Chris Finch and the ‘funniest tug-of-war’ that defines their relationship
Anthony Edwards had a few words for Chris Finch after he hit a big shot against the Clippers. Count it as one of many emotional interactions between the two.
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Departing CBS News producer claims political bias as Paramount poised to buy Warner Bros
Mary Walsh, leaving after 46 years, says staffers told to ‘aim our reporting at a particular part of the political spectrum’
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Trump admin blacklists Anthropic as AI firm refuses Pentagon demands
"The Leftwing nut jobs at Anthropic have made a DISASTROUS MISTAKE trying to STRONG-ARM the Department of War," Trump wrote in a Truth Social post.
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baltimoreravens.com Top stories ·
Late for Work: Why Jesse Minter Was a Winner at the NFL Scouting Combine
Three prospects who don’t play positions of need that the Ravens could consider taking in the first round. Isaiah Likely makes a list of boom-or-bust free agents. A pundit says the Ravens should pursue Bills' free-agent center if Tyler Linderbaum leaves.
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ft.com Top stories ·
Trump administration to cut Anthropic from government contracts and Pentagon supply chain
US president implements full ban on agencies using leading AI start-up in feud over military use of its technology
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Sean Cohan On Bell Media’s Push For Canadian Drama & The ‘Heated Rivalry’ Effect: “If It’s Not The Biggest Hit Out Of Canada Ever, It’s One Of Them”
"If it's not the biggest hit out of Canada ever, it's one of them," says Bell Media President Sean Cohan about Crave's 'Heated Rivalry'.
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‘Not a done deal’: California vows ‘vigorous’ review of Paramount-Warner Bros takeover
Attorney general says $111bn deal will be investigated amid concerns over monopoly power and job losses
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ksl.com Top stories ·
30 years after Pokémon's release, fans are still trying to catch 'em all
In the 30 years since Pokémon debuted in Japan with the 1996 release of Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green for Nintendo Game Boy, its popularity continues with fans young and old.
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thecity.nyc Top stories ·
Homeland Security Agents Lied Their Way Into Dorm to Arrest Student, Says Columbia President
The agents entered campus housing at around 6:30 a.m., just before Azerbaijani undergraduate Ellie Aghayeva posted online: “Dhs illegally arrested me. Please help."
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gothamist.com Top stories ·
Queens Dems declare cloudy forecast for Mamdani's Sunnyside Yard housing plan
Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s pitch to Trump for a giant Queens housing plan is getting a mixed response from local elected leaders who represent Western Queens.
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si.com Top stories ·
Men’s College Basketball’s Coaching Carousel: Names to Know As Jobs Open
Josh Schertz, Jerrod Calhoun and Casey Alexander headline a deep candidate pool as high-major athletic directors prepare for an active hiring cycle.
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mmafighting.com Top stories ·
Oleksandr Usyk set to defend heavyweight title against Rico Verhoeven
Rico Verhoeven will challenge Oleksandr Usyk for the WBC heavyweight belt.
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Why Are Celebrities on GoFundMe? And Why Are We Giving Them So Much Cash?
After the deaths of James Van Der Beek and Eric Dane, fans took to GoFundMe to help out the stars' families — a trend that experts believe will grow.