Press review · Wednesday, 3 December 2025
03 December 2025
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Ancient bone found in Spain could be from Hannibal's war elephants
It would be the first hard evidence that elephants were used in battle by General Hannibal.
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Trump directs federal authorities to manage sewage spill 'disaster'
The sewer line rupture has dumped hundreds of millions of gallons into the Potomac River that runs through Washington DC
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tmz.com Top stories ·
'Grand Cayman: Secrets In Paradise' Star Cass Lacelle Dead at 34
Cass Lacelle, who starred on Freeform's reality series "Grand Cayman: Secrets in Paradise," has died after a battle with ovarian cancer.
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tmz.com Top stories ·
Jessica Alba and Cash Warren Finalize Divorce
Jessica Alba and Cash Warren can officially close the book on their marriage -- because their divorce is now a done deal.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Two U.S. moms in their 40s rocketed to gold and bronze in Olympic bobsled showdown
American sliders Elana Meyers Taylor, 41, and Kaillie Humphreys, 40, secure gold and bronze medals. Meyers-Taylor built on her record as the Black athlete with the most Winter Olympics medals.
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ft.com Top stories ·
Thomas Pritzker steps down as Hyatt executive chair over Epstein ties
Billionaire says he ‘exercised terrible judgment’ for maintaining contact with sex offender
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Italy's 'Lovers’ Arch' collapses into sea on Valentine's Day
The popular tourist attraction was a proposal spot for couples and featured on postcards.
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thedailybeast.com Top stories ·
Trump Loses It Over ‘Boondoggle’ in Unhinged Holiday Tirade
Days after agreeing to a judge’s orders to release funding for the project, Trump took to Truth Social to describe it as a waste.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Slavery exhibits must be restored at President's House Site in Philadelphia, judge orders
The National Park Service and federal officials must restore the slavery exhibits to the President's House Site in Philadelphia, a judge orders.
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pbs.org Top stories ·
News Wrap: Winter storm piling up snow in Sierra Nevada range
In our news wrap Monday, a major winter storm is piling up snow in the mountains of Northern California and hitting much of the rest of the state with heavy rain, trial began for a Georgia man whose teenage son allegedly killed four people in a school shooting in 2024 and Ukrainian and Russian officials are gathering in Geneva for the latest U.S.-brokered talks aimed at ending the war.
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ft.com Top stories ·
Federal Reserve set to loosen US bank rules in attempt to boost mortgage lending
Central bank plans to ease capital requirements in an effort to shift home lending back to banks, top official says
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apnews.com Top stories ·
Brazil Carnival street party do's and don'ts: A survival kit from veterans to beginners
Veteran Carnival fans in Rio say the party is fun, but it also takes planning and endurance. On Sunday, the festival marks its second official day and it runs through Ash Wednesday.
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keyt.com Top stories ·
Southbound lanes of Highway 101 at Fairview Avenue reopened after tree fall Monday
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – Multiple lanes of southbound Highway 101, south of Fairview Avenue, were closed Monday after a large eucalyptus tree
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tvline.com Top stories ·
24's Infamous Cougar Scene Was Genuine Chaos, Including A Star Being Bitten For Real - TVLine
Remember that notorious cougar scene from 24? Yeah, it was as disastrous behind the scenes as it was onscreen.
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Khanna says 'stop protecting predators' as DOJ gives reasoning for redacting Epstein files
The fallout continues from the release of the Epstein files. On Saturday, the Justice Department sent a letter to Congress that included a list of names of “politically exposed persons” mentioned in the files of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Justice correspondent Ali Rogin reports.
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Robert Duvall, Oscar-winning actor known for "The Godfather" and "Apocalypse Now" roles, dies at age 95
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
2 killed and 3 injured in shooting at a Rhode Island high school hockey game
A suspected shooter was also found dead when officers arrived at the scene, according to the Pawtucket police chief.
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
Trump slams MD governor, says federal government will take over Potomac cleanup
President Trump said said his administration will step in to protect the Potomac River, following the collapse of a sewer pipe.
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bostonherald.com Top stories ·
Patriots 5 steps back to Super Bowl: No. 1 — Trade for Maxx Crosby
Step 1 to get the Patriots back to a Super Bowl: Trade for Raiders DE Maxx Crosby.
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thedailybeast.com Top stories ·
White House Marks Presidents Day With Dark Threat to Trump’s Enemies
The phrase stems from Trump’s second term efforts to exact revenge on political foes.
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getsomemaction.com Top stories ·
Sacramento State Joins Mid-American Conference as Football-Only Member
CLEVELAND – The Mid-American Conference today announced the addition of Sacramento State as a football-only affiliate member beginning July 1, 2026, for a five-year term.
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cnycentral.com Top stories ·
Presidents' Day: what's open and closed today?
Local, state, and federal government offices are closed Monday, February 16, in observance of President's Day.
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blog.palisadestahoe.com Top stories ·
Snow Increases Monday, Blizzard Tuesday - Palisades Tahoe at Lake Tahoe
Snowfall Report: We were expecting 1-3 inches of snow on the mountain Sunday night, by 5 AM Monday morning, and that is exactly what fell overnight. This is just the start, as the storm is just getting started early Monday morning. Monday – Thursday Storms: Looking at the radar as of 7 AM Monday morning, […]
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sports.yahoo.com Top stories ·
2026 Winter Olympics daily schedule: TV channels and streams for events in Milan Cortina
The competition schedule for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Games.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Frederick Wiseman, who captured the weirdness and wonder of everyday life, dies at 96
The prolific, pioneering filmmaker made dozens of documentaries and chronicled the inner workings of institutions. His 1967 film, Titicut Follies, revealed appalling conditions at a prison facility.
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nfl.com Top stories ·
2026 NFL free agency: Kirk Cousins, Alvin Kamara among notable NFC cut candidates
With 2026 NFL free agency less than a month away, NFL teams will be looking to clear cap space in the coming weeks. So, which notable players could be released? Matt Okada spotlights potential cut candidates across the NFC.
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havanatimes.org Top stories ·
How Goods Move in Havana, Cuba Paralyzed by Fuel Shortages - Havana Times
“If I work twelve hours, I can make more than 5,000 Cuban pesos ($10 USD) a day, although it’s quite hard.”
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npr.org Top stories ·
'American Struggle' author assesses Trump's expansion of presidential power
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Jon Meacham talks about Trump's impact on democracy. Meacham's latest book is a collection of speeches, letters and other original texts from 1619 to the present.
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2 killed in shooting at high school hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island; suspect dead, police say
Police said the deadly shooting during a high school boys' hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, appears to have stemmed from a family dispute.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Trump says federal government to step in to protect Potomac River after sewage leak
The University of Maryland has called the sewage spill one of the largest in U.S. history.
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California walloped by winter storm with high winds and heavy rain and snow
California is being walloped by a powerful winter storm carrying thunderstorms, strong winds and heavy snow in the mountains.
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dispatch.com Top stories ·
What do we know about Les Wexner and Epstein as deposition approaches?
As Congress prepares to depose Les Wexner, here's everything you need to know about the billionaire's ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
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theverge.com Tech ·
Apple starts testing end-to-end encrypted RCS messages on iPhone
They will launch in a “future update,” not iOS 26.4.
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macrumors.com Tech ·
macOS Tahoe 26.4 Displays Warnings for Apps That Won't Work After Rosetta 2 Support Ends
macOS Tahoe will be the last version of macOS that supports Intel-based Macs, with Apple planning to phase out Intel Macs entirely following its transition to Apple silicon. Apple today reminded developers and users that future versions of macOS will not support Intel machines, and Rosetta 2 support for apps will end after macOS 27.
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goodnewsnetwork.org Tech ·
Secrets Behind Rome's Self-Healing Concrete Leads Scientist to Launch Roman-Style Concrete Business
A scientist who figured out the secret behind ancient Rome's self-repairing concrete has recently confirmed his theory at a Pompeii building site
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npr.org Top stories ·
For U.S. pairs skater Danny O'Shea, these Olympics are 30 years in the making
Danny O'Shea turned 35 at his first Olympics, after three decades of skating and two reversed retirements.
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npr.org Top stories ·
The U.S. ready to make up, Europe ready to break up in Munich
Secretary of State Marco Rubio tried to reassure Europe at the Munich Security Conference, but European leaders are skeptical.
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hawkcentral.com Top stories ·
Likes, dislikes from Iowa women's basketball rout of Nebraska
Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball raced to a quick lead and never looked back in one of its most impressive performances of the season.
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nbcsports.com Top stories ·
As expected, the Dolphins are moving on from Tyreek Hill
Hill will become a free agent for the first time.
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thedailybeast.com Top stories ·
MAGA-Curious CBS Boss’ Biggest ‘60 Minutes’ Star Quits
Anderson Cooper will see out the rest of the current season—but not beyond, a report claims.
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nintendolife.com Tech ·
Review: Ys X: Proud Nordics (Switch 2) - The Definitive Version Of Adol Christin's Seafaring Saga
Such is the Norman way
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9to5mac.com Tech ·
iOS 26.4 beta adds support for testing end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging - 9to5Mac
Apple added RCS support to iPhone with iOS 18.1, enabling richer cross-platform messaging between iPhone and Android users. This included...
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gamedeveloper.com Tech ·
Unity says its AI tech will soon eliminate the need for coding
Company CEO Matt Bromberg claims AI will empower non-coders and seasoned developers alike.
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sammyguru.com Tech ·
Galaxy Buds 4 Pro Retail Listing Shows Images and Features
Galaxy Buds 4 Pro will adopt the familiar stem-style look, but with an ergonomic design that improves your listening experience.
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raiders.com Top stories ·
Raiders name Andrew Janocko Offensive Coordinator
Janocko is named Raiders offensive coordinator after most recently serving as the Seattle Seahawks quarterback coach in 2025, with 12 years of NFL coaching experience.
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cbssports.com Top stories ·
Tomorrow's Top 25 Today: Michigan rides hot streak to No. 1 in AP ranking as part of major top-10 shakeup
With five top-10 teams falling this week, a major shakeup in Monday's poll is all but a certainty
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nytimes.com Top stories ·
Pierre Crinon suspended by French hockey federation after Tom Wilson fight
The incident occurred in the last 10 minutes of the Canada-France preliminary-round game on Sunday.
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npr.org Top stories ·
A Curling Scandal Rocks Olympic Ice
Allegations of cheating, and swearing, on the curling ice have rocked the wholesome sport after the Swedes accused the Canadians of "double touching" in a match Friday. What happened then, and what's happened since?
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Adam Sandler leads tributes to Robert Duvall, calls him 'one of the greatest actors we ever had'
Adam Sandler calls Robert Duvall "one of the greatest actors" as stars honor the "Godfather" legend who died "peacefully at home, surrounded by love" at 95.
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vulture.com Top stories ·
Finally, a Smooth-Brained Wuthering Heights
Emerald Fennell’s Emily Brontë adaptation is brave enough to just be about two messy bitches.