Press review · Wednesday, 3 December 2025
03 December 2025
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npr.org Top stories ·
Class-action lawsuit filed after the Potomac sewage spill
A class-action lawsuit has been filed after part of a decades-old sewer line in Maryland collapsed in January, sending raw sewage into the Potomac River. After weather delays, repair work has resumed.
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independent.co.uk Top stories ·
DOGE bros depositions reveal ChatGPT process for gutting ‘DEI’ grants
10 hours of testimony uncovers their largely uninformed judgments behind sweeping decisions about grant funding
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wbko.com Top stories ·
WATCHING: Severe threat Sunday night
Temperatures warm up ahead of a cold front that moves in late Sunday. Strong, damaging winds are possible as a line of storms shifts our way.
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npr.org Top stories ·
In South Carolina, measles shows how far apart neighbors can be on vaccines
In South Carolina, some parents embrace vaccines, others opt out. Why do people make such different choices? A mix of politics, distrust and misinformation is pushing neighbors apart.
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nypost.com Top stories ·
Fire erupts at Port of Fujairah in United Arab Emirates after drone strike
A fire erupted near a major crude oil export terminal in the United Arab Emirates after the country blocked an Iranian drone strike.
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androidauthority.com Tech ·
Samsung is giving all of Android a bad rep with its terrible keyboard
There are many bad stereotypes about Android, and Samsung isn't helping by shipping such a bad keyboard to millions of Android users.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Kennedy Center head steps down after tumultuous year
The Trump ally's departure comes as the centre prepares to shut down for a two-year renovation.
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Trump says ‘many countries’ will send warships to Hormuz amid Iran blockade
US president urges naval coalition as Iran says Strait of Hormuz closed to 'tankers and ships of enemies' during war.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Brazil's ex-President Bolsonaro is in intensive care with pneumonia, hospital says
One of Bolsonaro's doctors described the former Brazilian president's medical condition as "serious."
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newson6.com Top stories ·
President Trump endorses Hern's bid for Oklahoma's vacant Senate seat
President Donald Trump said that he is endorsing Congressman Kevin Hern for Oklahoma's soon-to-be-open Senate seat.
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komonews.com Top stories ·
Seattle man defiant in sentencing for assaults on transgender women
A Seattle man convicted of attacking two transgender women showed no remorse on Friday as he was sentenced to prison for a hate crime assault and a separate, un
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nbcsports.com Top stories ·
Ravens' failure to extend Lamar Jackson's contract is no small issue
Ravens wanted to get it done before free agency. Where does it go from here?
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dropsitenews.com Tech ·
Behind the Bombs, New Details Emerge on Iran’s Infiltration of Israel
As arrests grow in Israel, internal Iranian intelligence materials reviewed by Drop Site shed light on Tehran’s clandestine attempts to turn Israeli citizens into spies.
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Exclusive | NYC Ballet dancer goes viral for superhuman response to Timothée Chalamet diss
He made his pointe.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Warriors lose four more players to injury as slide continues
Warriors coach Steve Kerr said his team is "as beaten up as any team I can ever remember" after losing four more players to injury and dropping their fourth straight to fall two games behind the Clippers for the West's eighth seed.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Manhunt leads to delay in opening gates at Players Championship
A man shot and killed two people in a drugstore parking lot near the TPC Sawgrass and then escaped by going onto the course, leading the Players Championship to delay opening fan gates as a precaution before the third round, authorities said.
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wwnytv.com Top stories ·
Carthage residents, business leaders voice concern over potential North Star cuts
Residents and business leaders in Carthage are expressing concern over potential cuts to the hospital and other facilities in the area.
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
Evidence so far, from DNA to video, in Savannah Guthrie's search for mom
The Pima County Sheriff's Department said investigators continue to analyze evidence in the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's elderly mother Nancy.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Teens accused of plotting twisted 'blood ritual' school killing giggle in cruiser about glam shot
Lois Lippert and Isabelle Valdez were charged as adults after allegedly plotting a “blood ritual" killing at their Florida high school before another student tipped off authorities.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Dominican Republic's Austin Wells hits 3-run homer in 10-0 win
Austin Wells hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning against South Korea that ended the 10-0 game under a World Baseball Classic rout rule.
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pbs.org Top stories ·
After the U.S. strike on Kharg Island, here's what to know about Iran's islands
The islands off Iran have become the latest focus of the war after a U.S strike destroyed military sites Friday on Kharg Island, which is vital to Iran's oil network.
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theverge.com Tech ·
Asus’ new open earbuds are a wonderful companion for handheld gaming
These are great if you play a lot of handheld games.
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kotaku.com Tech ·
15 Incredible Indie Games Made Computer Worlds A Must-Watch
Noclip's Computer Worlds showcase was full of indie releases you should be paying attention to
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on3.com Tech ·
2026 NCAA Tournament Predictions: Bracketology updates from Saturday's conference championships, more
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apnews.com Tech ·
Jürgen Habermas, influential German philosopher, dies at 96
German philosopher Jürgen Habermas has died at age 96. Habermas' work on communication, rationality and sociology made him one of the world’s most influential philosophers and a key intellectual figure in his native Germany.
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formula1.com Top stories ·
Antonelli becomes F1's youngest ever GP polesitter in China
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli will start a Formula 1 Grand Prix from pole for the first time in China, becoming the youngest to ever do it in the process.
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kstp.com Top stories ·
FORECAST FIRST ALERT: Heavy snow develops by Saturday night
Minnesota’s Weather Authority has issued a Forecast First ALERT for this weekend as a significant winter storm prepares to move into the region.
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White House war promo videos marry action movies, sports and video games to real-life combat footage
Through its social media feed, the White House has sent out a series of pumped-up videos that mix real Iran war explosions with movie action heroes, video game footage and sports heroes.
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gamesindustry.biz Tech ·
Embark Studios head Patrick Söderlund explains how Arc Raiders was made on "a quarter of the budget" of a AAA title
"Very little of it is AI. A lot of it is reconfiguring … old ways of working"
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jalopnik.com Tech ·
15 Useful Car Gadgets You Can Buy From Amazon In 2026 - Jalopnik
Cars still don't come with everything you need. Here's a list of the best third-party products and accessories you can buy on Amazon in 2026.
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ign.com Tech ·
This Week's Meager Destiny 2 Update Leaves Fans Feeling Like the Franchise is at Its Lowest Ebb Yet, While Bungie Focuses on Trying to Make Marathon a Success - IGN
Destiny fans are lamenting the future of Bungie's sci-fi shooter franchise, following a threadbare update this week, released while the developer focuses on supporting Marathon.
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nintendolife.com Tech ·
Nintendo Shows Off Icon Design Proposals For Switch 2's 'C' Button
What could have been...
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techcrunch.com Tech ·
How to use the new ChatGPT app integrations, including DoorDash, Spotify, Uber, and others | TechCrunch
Learn how to use Spotify, Canva, Figma, Expedia, and other apps directly in ChatGPT.
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wtop.com Top stories ·
Security at a local Jewish congregation calls ‘new reality’ of antisemitic attacks unacceptable - WTOP News
A recent attack on a Michigan synagogue underscores why Jewish congregations, including Washington Hebrew Congregation, are strengthening security measures amid rising antisemitism. Despite high costs, leaders say enhanced protection is now essential to ensure community safety and peace of mind.
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tomsguide.com Tech ·
Windows fans say MacBook Neo’s 8GB RAM is ridiculous — so I tested it, and the results are shocking
Windows 11 just got caught being *way* too greedy
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9to5google.com Tech ·
Google Meet fully replaces legacy Duo calling
Google Duo is now fully gone, with the company completing its migration to Google Meet as its sole video calling service.
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nintendoeverything.com Tech ·
Nintendo explains why it gave GameChat a dedicated button on the Switch 2 controller
A Nintendo developer has spoken about why GameChat has a dedicated button on the Switch 2 controller and gave some insight into the making of the feature in general, including scrapped logo design ideas. This comes courtesy of a recruitment post made on Nintendo’s website. GameChat has been one of the big features Nintendo is promoting on its new console....
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
How the war in Iran and its economic fallout will lead to Trump’s defeat
The war is deeply unpopular, and the spike in oil prices will mean long-term high prices across the board for Americans
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npr.org Top stories ·
Is the war with Iran making the homefront less safe? : Consider This from NPR
Experts say foreign conflict and online radicalization are accelerating threats of terrorism. Can anything slow it down?Even before the war in Iran, the terrorism threat in the U.S. has been evolving. So how do the attacks of the past week fit into that picture? Host Scott Detrow speaks with Domestic Extremism Correspondent Odette Yousef, who is tracking all of this closely. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.This episode was produced by Connor Donevan and Marc Rivers, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane. It was edited by Andrew Sussman, Courtney Dorning and John Ketchum. Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.
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slate.com Top stories ·
The Yellowstone Creator’s Ridiculous New Show Takes on … Wealthy Coastal Elites?
The Madison, starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell, is slightly ridiculous.
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haaretz.com Top stories ·
Iran damages U.S. aircraft in Saudi Arabia as war spreads across Gulf
Iran Struck and Reportedly Damaged Five U.S. Refueling Aircraft A Port in the United Arab Emirates Suspended Oil Operations After a Drone-related Fire Qatar Evacuated Parts of Doha The United States Sent 2,500 Marines to the Middle East
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Photos show wind damage after Pittsburgh area hit by powerful gusts
Powerful winds hit the Pittsburgh area on Friday night, causing widespread damage and power outages.
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Bracketology insights: Friday conference tournament movement, big movers
Bracketology insights will help explain how the Saturday results help shape the latest projections for the NCAA Tournament.
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Thousands remain without power on Saturday morning after Friday's strong winds
More than 280,000 homes in the Pittsburgh area were without power at one point on Friday.
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news.gallup.com Top stories ·
Americans' Views on the Nation's Global Image and Power
Gallup polling just before the Iran war found broad faith in the United States' military strength, but doubts about its global position.
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Trump seeks to close $1.6 trillion revenue gap with raft of new tariffs
The Trump administration this week stepped up its ambitious effort to replace about $1.6 trillion in lost tariff revenue that was eliminated by the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down a range of the president’s import taxes.
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punchbowl.news Top stories ·
3/11/26☀️ AM:
PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION The GOP’s March bluesRicketts, King on why their colleagues want to leave for governors’ mansionsHudson: House battleground
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nintendo.com Tech ·
Nintendo inspired custom designs are available in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
Visit Nintendo’s official island to get original custom designs inspired by Nintendo systems like Game Boy and Famicom in the Animal Crossing™ New Horizons game and the Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition game.
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wired.com Tech ·
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Makes Me Wish All Phones Had a Privacy Screen
There's not much else groundbreaking about the company's latest flagship, but the built-in privacy display works well without much trade-off.
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deadline.com Top stories ·
Box Office: 'Reminders of Him' & 'Undertone' Results
The third Colleen Hoover novel-to-film adaptation Reminders of Him opens at the box office this week, along with the indie horror movie Undertone.