Press review · Wednesday, 3 December 2025
03 December 2025
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Trump directs US government to prepare release of files on aliens and UFOs
Trump says he will seek release of files on extraterrestrials, "based on the tremendous interest shown".
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Anna Murdoch-Mann, writer and former News Corp director, dies aged 81
The author, journalist and philanthropist died at home in Florida, according to Rupert Murdoch's news outlets.
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sammobile.com Tech ·
Galaxy AI just picked up another AI weapon for the Galaxy S26
Samsung is expanding Galaxy AI again. The Galaxy S26 will introduce a new AI agent integrated across apps, Bixby, and system features.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Alysa Liu vs Eileen Gu: How two Chinese American stars wound up on opposite sides of an Olympic proxy war
Chinese American athletes Alysa Liu and Eileen Gu face contrasting views over Olympic loyalties as Liu represents Team USA and Gu competes for China.
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atlanticcouncil.org Top stories ·
Ten predictions for the potential US strikes on Iran
There are more likely and less likely possibilities for what will happen if US President Donald Trump decides to launch an attack on Iran.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Greenland does not need US hospital boat sent by Trump, says Denmark
Defence minister rebuffs US president’s claim that Arctic islanders are ‘not being taken care of’
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futurism.com Tech ·
OpenAI's Hardware Device Just Leaked, and You Will Cringe
A team of over 200 employees at OpenAI has been working on a smart speaker that features a built-in camera to analyze its surroundings.
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9to5mac.com Tech ·
MOFT's long-awaited MagSafe kickstand wallet with Find My support is now available - 9to5Mac
First unveiled at CES 2025 over a year ago, MOFT’s beloved MagSafe wallet with kickstand now comes with a much...
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theverge.com Tech ·
New Microsoft gaming CEO Asha Sharma says “hear you” to complaints about a lack of Xbox exclusives.
Over the last few years, Microsoft has been bringing its big exclusive franchises to rival platforms like PlayStation and Switch. Satya Nadella even said he wanted to “get rid of” console exclusives — that might not be a great move. But the new Xbox boss seems open to the idea that the console’s identity hinges on exclusives. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/02/Screenshot-2026-02-21-at-4.17.14%E2%80%AFPM.png?quality=90&strip=all]
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ynetnews.com Top stories ·
Report: amid threat of US war and protests, Khamenei hands Iran’s reins to top adviser
Tehran has placed forces on high alert, positioned missile launchers near Iraq and the Gulf and drafted multiple succession plans to ensure regime survival if top leaders are killed
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apnews.com Top stories ·
Live updates: 2026 Winter Olympics to close with US-Canada hockey final and three other gold medals
It's the final day of the Milan Cortina Olympics, and the Games will end with one of its most anticipated events: when the United States and Canada face off for the gold medal in men’s hockey.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Israeli airstrikes in eastern Lebanon kill 8 Hezbollah members, officials say
Lebanon’s Health Ministry said Saturday that Israeli strikes on eastern Lebanon killed 10 people and wounded 24, including three children.
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nj.com Top stories ·
Up to 2 feet of snow, dangerous blizzard conditions in updated N.J. forecast for monster storm
Blizzard warnings have been issued for 17 New Jersey counties with widespread snowfall totals of 12 to 18 inches expected and up to 24 inches in parts of the state.
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notebookcheck.net Tech ·
Robust smartwatch with offline navigation: Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro review
In the test, the Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro impressed with its bright and large AMOLED, offline navigation and all kinds of health and fitness features. Our test report reveals what else the robust smartwatch has to offer.
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techpowerup.com Tech ·
AMD Seemingly Stops Driver Updates for Ryzen Z1 Extreme Processor
AMD has reportedly stopped driver updates for its Ryzen Z1 Extreme APU solution for handheld consoles, according to the latest Lenovo Korea update. This means that only after 2 and a half years, AMD is pulling support for its SoC, leaving many enthusiasts in a difficult spot. Confirmation from multi...
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ft.com Tech ·
Nobel chemistry laureate Frances Arnold: ‘Whole swaths of science are just going to die on the vine’
The Caltech professor on using AI to harness the power of enzymes — and what US funding cuts could mean for research
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nypost.com Top stories ·
Hunter Hess goes viral for putting ‘L’ on forehead after Donald Trump ‘loser’ spat
Hess did his best to embrace the backlash he’s received since his anti-Trump comments.
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9to5google.com Tech ·
Google brings full AI Mode prompt box to Chrome address bar
Following last month’s big Gemini in Chrome update, AI Mode in Google’s desktop browser is getting its own upgrade in the address bar.
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iranintl.com Top stories ·
Why war may no longer be the worst outcome for Tehran
Tehran’s posture increasingly resembles that of an embattled state that sees greater odds of survival in confrontation than in compromise—one that views a decisive clash not as catastrophe, but as a potential turning point.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Jordan Stolz misses out on 4th Olympic speedskating medal
Jordan Stolz missed out on his chance to become the first man since 1994 to collect three gold medals in long track speedskating at one Olympics, finishing fourth in the mass start on Saturday behind 40-year-old champion Jorrit Bergsma of the Netherlands.
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stereogum.com Tech ·
Charli XCX Meets Dave Grohl, Reviews His “Apple” Dance
Earlier this week, Foo Fighters announced their new album Your Favorite Toy and shared the title track. Last night the band went on The Graham Norton Show to play it live for the first time, as well as to chat with Charli XCX. The performance had Jason Falkner filling in on guitar due to Pat…
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newser.com Tech ·
'Air Hacks' Report Reveals Best Day to Book Flights
It's Friday, according to Expedia
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
A Wisconsin teen vanished after a first date. How a phone app and security video helped lead to her killer
In April 2024, college student Sade Robinson, 19, went on a first date and never came home. Her car was found set on fire 3 miles from her apartment. Using data from an app on her phone, law enforcement began to piece together where she went — and who she was with.
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nbcsports.com Top stories ·
Vikings remember receiver Rondale Moore
The Vikings have issued a statement following the sudden passing of receiver Rondale Moore, who died Saturday at age 25.
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arizonasports.com Top stories ·
Green's miraculous buzzer-beater lifts Suns past injuries
Dillon Brooks broke his hand, Jordan Goodwin tweaked his calf and the Phoenix Suns just kept sticking to what they do through a wild win over the Orlando Magic in double overtime.
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,459
These are the key developments from day 1,459 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Winter Olympics 2026: bobsleigh, curling and Canada v USA ice hockey final on last day – live
Join our writers for all the action and latest news from the final day of the Games, with more golds up for grabs
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Iran will not bow down to US pressure in nuclear talks, Pezeshkian says
Iranian president vows to stand firm as Trump threatens strikes and the US bolsters its military presence in the Gulf.
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ign.com Tech ·
Styx: Blades of Greed Review - IGN
This sequel mostly delivers the same stealth gameplay as its predecessors, with all the good and the bad you might expect.
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sports.yahoo.com Top stories ·
Milan Cortina: What to watch today in the Winter Olympics — Team USA goes for men's hockey gold (2/22)
The last day of the 2026 Olympics has the showdown we've all been waiting for: Team USA vs. Canada.
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mmafighting.com Top stories ·
Sean Strickland calls out Khamzat Chimaev after stopping Anthony Hernandez in UFC Houston main event
Sean Strickland ended Anthony Hernandez’s eight-fight win streak at UFC Houston on Saturday night.
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fortune.com Top stories ·
Mark Zuckerberg’s entourage threatened with contempt for wearing Meta AI glasses into a no-recording courtroom | Fortune
“This is very serious,” Judge Carolyn B. Kuhl said in response to the apparent product placement stunt.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Homeland Security suspends TSA PreCheck and Global Entry airport security programs
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is suspending the TSA PreCheck and Global Entry airport security programs as a partial government shutdown continues.
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deseret.com Top stories ·
3 takeaways from BYU’s upset win over No. 6 Iowa State
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After 16 Years, Walmart Loses Top Spot to Amazon
E-commerce giant is now the largest company by revenue
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JPMorgan concedes it closed Trump's accounts after Jan. 6 attack
JPMorgan Chase now confirms it closed Donald Trump’s bank accounts after the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
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5 European nations pledge millions to use Ukrainian know-how to make cheap drone defenses
Five big European military powers have launched a joint effort to build cheap drone defenses and autonomous drones, using Ukraine’s battlefield expertise.
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southernliving.com Top stories ·
We Tried 12 Store-Bought Butter Brands—And There Was 1 Clear Winner
Our editors taste tested 12 different store-bought butters to determine which is the best one.
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Homeland Security suspends TSA PreCheck and Global Entry airport security programs
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is suspending the TSA PreCheck and Global Entry airport security programs as a partial government shutdown continues.
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goheels.com Top stories ·
University of North Carolina Athletics
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espn.com Top stories ·
Michigan, Duke, Arizona top NCAA's early bracket seeding preview
Michigan was the overall No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament men's basketball selection committee's bracket preview, revealed on Saturday, followed by Duke and Arizona.
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espn.com Top stories ·
2026 Winter Olympics: Best moments from Saturday at the Olympics
Saturday at the Olympics was headlined by a first-ever medal for Team USA in the mass start.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Hitchins falls ill, has IBF title defense vs. Duarte called off
Richardson Hitchins, the IBF junior welterweight champion, fell ill ahead of Saturday's title defense against Oscar Duarte, forcing officials to call off the bout.
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hendrickmotorsports.com Top stories ·
NASCAR Cup qualifying canceled: Atlanta starting lineup set by metric; Chase Elliott will start fourth
Check out the starting lineup for Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series race after qualifying was canceled due to weather.
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abc7chicago.com Top stories ·
17-year-old, 18-year-old charged in deadly carjacking spree across Chicago ordered held in custody
A 17-year-old and an 18-year-old are both being charged as adults in connection with a deadly carjacking spree that happened earlier this month, Chicago police said. They were ordered to remain in jail until trial.
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pbs.org Top stories ·
EPA rollbacks on pollution limits could drive up health care costs, advocates warn
The Environmental Protection Agency is moving to scale back limits on toxic emissions from coal-burning power plants, clearing the way for them to emit more hazardous pollutants, such as mercury. Advocates are warning that rolling back limits could harm human health and drive up health care costs. Stephanie Sy discussed more with John Walke of the Natural Resources Defense Council.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Ryan Garcia wrests Mario Barrios' WBC title in one-sided win
Ryan Garcia delivered perhaps the most complete performance of his career, dropping Mario Barrios early and cruising to a unaniomous decision to win the WBC welterweight title.
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nintendo.com Tech ·
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition available now
Experience the adventure with a smoother framerate as well as up to 4K resolution in TV mode. Upgrade pack also available.
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mashable.com Tech ·
AdGuard Family Plan: 1 price, 9 devices, endless protection for $16
Clean internet, once and for all.
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jalopnik.com Tech ·
These Are The Brands That Are Still Selling Manuals In 2026 - Jalopnik
You may prefer driving a manual, but the reality is that most people don't. Still, a handful of automakers are keeping stick shifts alive.