Press review · Wednesday, 3 December 2025
03 December 2025
Single reports
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
US military confirms use of ‘advanced AI tools’ in war against Iran
Admiral Brad Cooper says artificial intelligence is helping process data, but humans are making final decisions.
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dw.com Top stories ·
Iran war: Tehran demands reparations to end conflict
Iran's president has set conditions for an end to the war, including reparations and guarantees against future aggression. Meanwhile, the IEA's 32 member states agreed to release 400 million barrels of oil. Follow live.
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kuow.org Top stories ·
Major snow dump buoys Northwest skiers, can’t undo snow drought
What is expected to be the snowiest week of the year following an otherwise dismal winter is lifting spirits of those who love or rely on snow in the Pacific Northwest.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Democrats deliver ‘stunning’ flip in New Hampshire special election, latest in series of 28 upsets
Bobbi Boudman’s win over Republican Dale Fincher could be a harbinger of blue wave during midterms
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Trump puts pressure on Senate majority leader in blunt message: pass strict voter ID bill – live
President tells John Thune to force through Save America Act, which requires proof of citizenship while registering to vote and curbs mail-in voting
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npr.org Top stories ·
On her new album, Kacey Musgraves returns home, to the 'Middle of Nowhere'
Before making her upcoming sixth album, the country star returned to her small-town Texas home and discovered the power of in-between spaces. "I found a lot of clarity there," she says.
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bostonglobe.com Top stories ·
Late-night hosts mock Pete Hegseth’s reported spending spree: ‘600-Pound Defense Department’ - The Boston Globe
A government watchdog group reported that the Pentagon spent billions of dollars in 2025 on items not tied to the military.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Is Iran in or out of World Cup 2026? Iraq's playoff status?
The ongoing conflict in Iran and neighboring countries has put their participation in the 2026 World Cup in doubt, while Iraq's ability to get to the intercontinental playoff is also in doubt. Here's the latest we know.
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espn.com Top stories ·
How to bet The Players Championship: Best bets, DFS tips and more
All of the traits bettors should be looking for in this week's event at TPC Sawgrass, and the best bets to make.
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triblive.com Top stories ·
First Call: GM calls out Baltimore ‘bull’ in Maxx Crosby mess; Browns snag potential Steelers OL target
Wednesday’s “First Call” has lots of negative reaction toward the Baltimore Ravens for their role in rejecting the Maxx Crosby trade. The Penguins’ failure to take two points is costly. A potential Steelers’ object of interest along the offensive line is gone. And Pitt hopes to go 2 for 2
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Pope Leo XIV accepts resignation of San Diego bishop accused of embezzlement
Bishop Emanuel Shaleta pleaded not guilty to more than a dozen felony charges after prosecutors alleged he pocketed cash payments to the Saint Peter’s Chaldean.
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avclub.com Top stories ·
Ignore the romance, and Reminders Of Him actually has something to say about motherhood
Romance may get you in the door to Reminders Of Him, the latest Colleen Hoover film, but it's the questions of motherhood that will linger.
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theverge.com Top stories ·
Microsoft’s next Xbox, Project Helix, won’t reach alpha until 2027
We’ll have to wait a while for the new Xbox.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
2 dead after tornadoes in Kankakee, Illinois and Northwest Indiana overnight; NWS confirms EF-1 in Jasper Co.
Two people died after tornado touchdowns in Kankakee, Illinois and Northwest Indiana Tuesday night. So far, the National Weather Service confirmed an EF-1 in Jasper County.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Dresden city centre to be evacuated after WW2 bomb found
The city's biggest ever evacuation comes after the British flying bomb was discovered near a collapsed bridge.
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wdio.com Top stories ·
Lea Zmurko: Wrapping up Phase Two, Prepping for Round Three
Light snow may still be falling at the start of the morning commute near the Interstate 35 corridor, with precipitation ending across northwest Wisconsin by midday.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Investor ban on buying homes stalls housing affordability bill
A bill to increase housing supply and decrease costs is set to sail through the Senate on Thursday, but House leaders foresee further negotiations.
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vaticannews.va Top stories ·
Pope Leo mourns victims in Middle East, prays for peace - Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV expresses his profound sorrow for the victims of bombings in the Middle East, especially children and Fr. Pierre El-Rahi, a Maronite ...
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npr.org Top stories ·
Key oversight helping keep student loan records accurate has stopped, a watchdog says
Without this Education Department oversight, borrowers could "be placed in the wrong loan repayment status, billed for incorrect amounts" and more, the U.S. Government Accountability Office says.
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PM warned of 'reputational risk' over Mandelson's Epstein links
Documents also suggest the peer explored the possibility of a £500K severance payment after being sacked as US ambassador.
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ft.com Top stories ·
Goldman executive says private markets clients ‘glad’ about Iran war ‘distraction’
Kunal Shah, co-head of the US bank’s international business, made comments on call about the conflict
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Iran escalates attacks on infrastructure and transport networks across the Gulf
Iranian officials warn of a long ‘war of attrition’ and global economic chaos as energy supplies from the region are throttled
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nypost.com Top stories ·
Driver detained after van plows through White House barricade
A driver has been detained after crashing a van through a White House barricade early Wednesday, cops said.
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mlbtraderumors.com Top stories ·
The Opener: World Baseball Classic, Teel, Carroll
Today's baseball news includes the final day of WBC pool play and an injury in last night's Team Italy vs Team USA game. Read more at MLBTR.
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rollingstone.com Top stories ·
Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert Take Aim at Pete Hegseth's Overspending: 'You're Ordering What?'
Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert commented on the report that Pete Hegseth and the Pentagon spent $93 billion in September.
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techpowerup.com Top stories ·
Intel Launches "Arrow Lake Refresh": Core Ultra 5 250K Plus and Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, New Binary Optimization Tool
Intel today announced the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus and Core Ultra 7 270K Plus desktop processors in the Socket LGA1851 package. These chips are drop-in compatible with existing Intel 800-series chipset motherboards, with some boards needing UEFI firmware updates. Both chips are based on the current "A...
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fortune.com Top stories ·
Iran’s new supreme leader is injured but reportedly ‘safe' as traders sour on war exit strategy | Fortune
Sentiment sours on war exit strategy.
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postandcourier.com Top stories ·
Fuzzy memories and hard facts: An SC accuser's claims against Epstein, Trump examined
An alleged victim of Jeffrey Epstein gave FBI agents true accounts of her time growing up in SC. Claims she made about Donald Trump remain unsubstantiated.
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kqed.org Top stories ·
Hot in the City: Bay Area, Sierra Nevada Brace for Unusual March Heat Wave | KQED
Forecasters said an early heat wave in California could break Bay Area records and threaten the state’s fragile snowpack.
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Starmer was warned of 'reputational risk' over Mandelson's links with Epstein, files show
Newly released documents on Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador also say he asked for £547,000 when sacked - he received £75,000.
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nwitimes.com Top stories ·
FREE TO READ: Two dead after apparent tornado tears through Lake Village in Newton County
“Right before 7 o'clock, a large tornado hit our community, and it hit us hard.”
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ms.now Top stories ·
Opinion | Why it's fair to blame Trump for rising gas prices
The ongoing war against Tehran has driven up oil prices as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has ground to a halt.
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rawstory.com Top stories ·
'It was insane': Trump White House caught by surprise over Sunday blow-up
The implications of Donald Trump’s decision to attack and start a war with Iran hit the White House like a tidal wave on Sunday as administration officials went into panic mode when the price of oil skyrocketed.Trump "flipped out" over skyrocketing oil prices as the barrel approached $120, according...
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france24.com Top stories ·
Thai navy says cargo ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz
A projectile hit a Thai cargo ship off the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz, setting it ablaze. Authorities are searching for three missing crew members from the Mayuree Naree after 20 were rescued…
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pbs.org Top stories ·
A look at evidence linking U.S. to Iranian school strike
The U.S. is investigating an explosion at a school next to an Iranian navy base in the city of Minab. Iran says the strike killed more than 150 people, mostly schoolgirls. A U.S. official briefed on the initial review tells PBS News that the strike was likely American. Nick Schifrin looks at videos and satellite images and speaks to experts on what appears to be the deadliest strike of the war.
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app.com Top stories ·
'The most amazing people': Slain Berkeley couple mourned
James Casella of Berkeley recalled how Allan Russell, 61, and Michelle Russell, 60, slain Tuesday, helped him and his family out during a rough spell.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Fantasy basketball fast break: Adebayo's historic 83-point night, Maxey's injury fallout and more
Here's everything managers should be looking at around the league during the fantasy playoffs.
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Zelensky sends drone defence teams to Middle East, touting Ukraine's expertise
The Ukrainian president said it was a "good feeling" when allies asked for help countering drones.
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12 days: How 2025 Iran blueprint trapped US, Israel in longer war
Unlike the truce from last year's 12-day war, "decapitation" strikes have locked US and Israel in a war of attrition.
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Trump says Iran war to end ‘soon’ as Israel claims no time limit
US president hails war progress as Iran continues to block Hormuz Strait and launch attacks across the region.
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Dozens of U.S. service members in Kuwait suffered serious injuries, including burns, brain trauma and shrapnel wounds, sources say
About 30 U.S. service members remained hospitalized Tuesday after an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Why the Ravens landed on Hendrickson post-Crosby failed trade
By moving on from Crosby, Baltimore was still able to land a four-time Pro Bowl pass rusher in Hendrickson.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Chubb set as main U.S. insurer for Persian Gulf shipping amid Iran war
The insurance giant will work with the U.S. Development Finance Corporation to help backstop shipping.
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esquire.com Top stories ·
Pete Hegseth Sure Knows How to Spend Government Money
$124,000 for ice cream machines? I had no idea our warfighters at the Pentagon had such a sweet tooth.
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Ukraine says it has hit Russian 'missile component' plant
Russia says the attack hit civilians and could not have been carried out without British help.
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theintercept.com Top stories ·
Pentagon Report: U.S. Military Fired Missile at Elementary School in Iran
A U.S. military “targeting error” triggered the killing of at least 175 at a school in Iran, the highest civilian death toll in Trump’s war.
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variety.com Top stories ·
Sean Penn, Please Don’t Skip the Oscars
Leonardo DiCaprio's 'One Battle After Another' costar may be a no-show on Oscar night. Here's why that would be a mistake
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zdnet.com Top stories ·
After using MacBook Neo, it's clear Windows needs to rethink its PC strategy (and fast)
Apple's new $599 laptop will force Windows PCs and Chromebooks to respond in turn. That's a good thing.
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nbcsports.com Top stories ·
NFL to explore playing a game on Wednesday night before Thanksgiving
The NFL added a game on the day after Thanksgiving to the schedule in 2023 and they could add another game on the night before the holiday as well.
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seattlered.com Top stories ·
Democrats pass income tax; Schultz heads to Florida
Dems pass income tax; Starbucks founder Howard Schultz announces move from Seattle to Miami.