Press review · Wednesday, 3 December 2025
03 December 2025
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ft.com Top stories ·
Jeffrey Epstein sent Peter Mandelson $75,000, documents show
Newly released files include 3 payments from disgraced financier’s JPMorgan account to former UK power broker
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Chicago mayor orders police to investigate alleged illegal ICE activity in city
Brandon Johnson gives police ‘clear procedure’ to follow if they witness or get reports of agents involved in illegal activity
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wral.com Top stories ·
Triangle roads: I-40 and major roads still covered in snow, crews working to clear routes
The snow moved out of our area on Sunday morning, leaving behind a thick blanket on roads across the state.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Israel, Egypt coordinate reopening of Rafah Crossing in test before Gaza residents allowed through
Israel and Egypt reopened the Rafah Crossing between Gaza and Egypt in a limited test on Sunday as part of the ongoing 20-point peace plan.
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ft.com Top stories ·
Donald Trump says Iran negotiating ‘seriously’ on nuclear weapons
US president demands Tehran accept ‘no nuclear weapons’ as regional allies try to de-escalate tensions
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variety.com Top stories ·
Final Grammy Awards Predictions: Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter and ‘Golden’ Set to Rule Music’s Biggest Night
2026 Grammy Awards winner predictions in all categories include Bad Bunny, Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar, SZA and more.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Regulators OK ESPN's deal for NFL Network, RedZone rights from NFL
ESPN's purchase of NFL Network and other league digital assets has been finalized after government regulators approved the transaction.
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apnews.com Top stories ·
Democrat Taylor Rehmet wins a reliably Republican Texas state Senate seat, stunning GOP
Democrat Taylor Rehmet won a special election for the Texas state Senate and flipped a reliably Republican district that President Donald Trump won by 17 points in 2024.
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deseret.com Top stories ·
3 takeaways from BYU’s loss to No. 14 Kansas
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npr.org Top stories ·
Minnesota citizens detained by ICE are left rattled, even weeks later
The number of immigration agents in Minnesota may be reduced, but they'll leave leave behind a changed community, including many U.S. citizens questioned and detained in recent weeks.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Grammy Awards 2026: Who will win and how to watch
Who's performing, who will win, and everything else you need to know about the 2026 Grammy ceremony.
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Atlanta FBI boss reportedly ousted after questioning DoJ’s renewed interest in 2020 election
Paul W Brown reportedly voiced concerns about the FBI’s unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud in Fulton county
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wbtv.com Top stories ·
Live stream: North Carolina transportation officials give update amid weekend snowstorm
Watch live at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026
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deadline.com Top stories ·
‘Saturday Night Live’ Pays Tribute To Catherine O’Hara
'Saturday Night Live' remembered Catherine O'Hara with a tribute card that ran toward the end of the episode, one day after her death at the age of 71
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Iran ready for talks or war, foreign minister says as Trump weighs military action
Iran’s brutal crackdown on nationwide protests earlier this month left thousands dead in one of the biggest challenges to the hard-line government in decades.
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wbtv.com Top stories ·
Photo gallery: Several inches of snow blanket Carolinas
Charlotte got its biggest snow in years on Saturday, Jan. 31.
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Handling of Epstein files is ‘outrageous’, say attorneys of his sex trafficking survivors
Tranche of government-held files filled with ‘ham-fisted redactions’ and expose survivors’ identities, say attorneys
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nypost.com Top stories ·
Australian Open women’s final rocked by ‘very uncomfortable’ Elena Rybakina coach photo
The Kazakhstani champ won the Australian Open for the first time in an epic comeback victory over world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in a rollercoaster final on Saturday night.
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Iran in 'serious discussions' with US, Trump says, as military threat looms
Iran is expected to begin a live-fire naval exercise in the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route.
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sports.yahoo.com Top stories ·
Jarrell Miller's toupee gets punched off, thrown into crowd in hair-raising scene on Lopez-Stevenson undercard
The veteran heavyweight had a bad hair day against Kingsley Ibeh.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
What to know about the partial government shutdown as funding lapses for many agencies
Funding for many federal agencies expired on Saturday after Congress failed to pass half a dozen spending bills before the deadline, prompting a partial government shutdown.
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New ICE memo gives deportation officers more leeway to conduct warrantless arrests
The memo suggests the rules are designed to give ICE greater flexibility to quickly arrest unauthorized immigrants who are not the original targets of an operation.
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Trump says Iran and US are talking to avert military escalation
Donald Trump says Iran is ‘seriously talking’ with the US and hopes that talks with Tehran will lead to a nuclear deal.
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hindustantimes.com Top stories ·
Inside secret crypto deal between Abu Dhabi ‘Spy Sheikh’ and Trump-linked firm 4 days before US President's inauguration
As per the deal, the buyers would pay half upfront, leading $187 million to Trump family entities, and the agreement was signed by the president’s son. | World News
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Trump says feds won't intervene during protests in Democratic-led cities unless asked to do so
President Donald Trump says he's instructed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem not to intervene in protests in Democratic-led cities unless local authorities request federal help.
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Melania Trump Boasts Early Achievements of ‘Melania’ Documentary: ‘#1 Highest Opening In 10 Yrs (Doc), Loved By All – “A” CinemaScore’
Melania Trump took to X on Saturday morning to flaunt the early achievements of her new documentary, 'Melania,' which opened on Friday.
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mlive.com Top stories ·
Daylight Saving Time: Turn your clocks ahead earlier this year
Clocks will "spring forward" at their earliest possible date in 2026
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
Democrat Taylor Rehmet flips GOP-held Texas state Senate seat in special election
Democrat Taylor Rehmet won a special election for the Texas state Senate and flipped a reliably Republican district that President Donald Trump won by 17 points in 2024
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Democrat Christian Menefee wins special election for U.S. House in Texas
Democrat Christian Menefee won a Texas U.S. House seat in a special election Saturday that will narrow Republicans' already-slim majority.
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kstp.com Top stories ·
Cyclists fill the streets during memorial bike ride for Alex Pretti
Cyclists filled Washburn Fair Oaks Park on East 24th Street in Minneapolis Saturday afternoon to remember Alex Pretti, who was fatally shot by U.S. Border Patrol exactly one week ago.
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dallasnews.com Top stories ·
Democrat Taylor Rehmet shocks in upset win for conservative Tarrant County Senate seat
Taylor Rehmat and Leigh Wambsganss face off in a runoff election for a Tarrant County Senate seat.
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independent.co.uk Top stories ·
Epstein files live updates: Trump breaks silence while pressure grows on Andrew
Justice Department releases massive trove of documents more than one month after congressionally mandated deadline
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Rafah crossing opens in limited capacity as Israel kills dozens in Gaza
Key Rafah border with Egypt reopens after nearly two years for 'limited movement of people' during security trial.
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Slovakia PM's national security adviser resigns over Epstein links
Miroslav Lajčák steps down after newly released exchanges showed him discussing girls and diplomacy with the late sex offender.
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buzzfeed.com Top stories ·
32 Then Vs. Now Photos Of Famous People In 2006 And 2026
2006 was an entirely different world.
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texastribune.org Top stories ·
Menefee defeats Edwards in special election for Congress
The former Harris County attorney defeated Amanda Edwards in Texas’ 18th Congressional District. The two will face off again in the March 3 primary for a redrawn version of the district.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Democrat Taylor Rehmet wins a reliably Republican Texas state Senate seat, stunning GOP
Democrat Taylor Rehmet won a special election for the Texas state Senate on Saturday, flipping a reliably Republican district that President Donald Trump won by 17 points in 2024.
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bleacherreport.com Top stories ·
Alexander Volkanovski and the Winners, Losers and Results from UFC 325
Familiarity was the theme of the week for Alexander Volkanovski.
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dallascowboys.com Top stories ·
Cowboys finalizing defensive staff: Derrick Ansley, Ryan Smith officially hired
The Cowboys are beginning to round out new defensive coordinator Christian Parker's staff, as the team hired Derrick Ansley to be their DBs coach/defensive pass game coordinator and Ryan Smith to be their secondary coach on Saturday.
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Trump wants to build 250ft Washington DC arch that dwarfs Lincoln Memorial – report
US president reportedly eyes plot near Memorial Bridge for a large-scale structure named the Independence Arch
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Iran says it now considers EU militaries to be terrorist groups
The speaker of Iran's parliament says that the Islamic Republic now considers all European Union militaries to be terrorist groups.
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A police officer thought he had a muscle cramp. He ended up fighting for his life.
Sgt. Chris Johnson was told that his heart condition had nearly been "instantly fatal." Rapid medical care and rigorous therapy helped him recover.
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nesn.com Top stories ·
Shocking Fact Reportedly Emerges From Bill Belichick Hall Of Fame Snub - NESN.com
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Gerry Dulac said Friday that Bill Belichick missed enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame by one vote.
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katu.com Top stories ·
Thousands of labor union members march to South Portland ICE facility
A large protest took place in South Portland today from Elisabeth Caruthers Park to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility.
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timesofindia.indiatimes.com Top stories ·
Epstein Files Claim: Bill Gates caught STD from 'Russian girls'; sought antibiotic for ex-wife Melinda | World News - The Times of India
US News: New revelations from Jeffrey Epstein's files make shocking claims about Bill Gates, alleging he sought antibiotics for an STD potentially contracted from 'Russian girls'. Gates vehemently denies these accusations, stating they are false and absurd, in the context of his contentious partnership with Epstein and its impact on his marriage with Melinda.
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coinpaper.com Top stories ·
UAE Linked Funds Back Trump Crypto Project, Raise Scrutiny
Reports tie Abu Dhabi-linked investors to Trump’s World Liberty Financial, triggering fresh U.S. foreign-influence concerns over governance tokens.
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witn.com Top stories ·
Snowfall forces New Bern residents indoors, businesses to close early
Right now, with snow piling on the roads, driving is extremely difficult, and visibility decreases as it gets darker outside.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Xander Zayas unifies titles in close decision over Abass Baraou
Xander Zayas unified the WBO and WBA junior middleweight titles Saturday night, edging Abass Baraou by split decision.
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Political upset: Democrat Taylor Rehmet defeats Republican Leigh Wambsganss for State Senate District 9 seat in Tarrant County
Democrats call the upset a warning sign for the GOP, saying Rehmet's victory shows voters are rejecting Republican policies even in longtime strongholds.
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understandingwar.org Top stories ·
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 31, 2026
Russian forces’ months of strikes have degraded and damaged the Ukrainian energy grid despite the moratorium on Russian strikes.