Press review · Wednesday, 3 December 2025
03 December 2025
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ustr.gov Top stories ·
USTR Initiates 60 Section 301 Investigations Relating to Failures to Take Action on Forced Labor
WASHINGTON — Today, the United States Trade Representative initiated investigations of 60 economies under Section 301(b) of the Trade Act of 1974. The investigations will determine whether acts, policies, and practices of each of these economies related to the failure to impose and effectively enforce a ban on the importation of goods produced with forced labor are unreasonable or discriminatory and burden or restrict U.S. commerce. The list of economies subject to these investigations—60 of the largest trading partners of the United States—is below.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Video allegedly shows Michigan synagogue attacker buying $2K in fireworks days before truck rampage
Ayman Mohamad Ghazali allegedly purchased $2,250 worth of fireworks before ramming a truck into Temple Israel synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan.
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macrumors.com Top stories ·
Apple to Host 50th Anniversary Celebrations Around the World
Apple today announced that it will be celebrating its upcoming 50th anniversary by hosting gatherings "around the world" throughout the month of March. "Each gathering highlights human creativity and ingenuity in action, and showcases the remarkable things people can do when they have the right Apple products in their hands," said Apple.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Kharg Island: Why has it been targeted by the US?
The tiny island is home to one of the most critical pieces of Iran's energy infrastructure.
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theglobeandmail.com Top stories ·
Your daily horoscope: March 14, 2026
Your daily horoscope for Saturday, March 14, 2026
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ft.com Top stories ·
Nvidia prepares AI ‘inference’ chip launch to counter rising challengers
Jensen Huang to unveil new products at GTC event next week as spending shifts from training to running AI models
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Charges are dropped against teens in the death of teacher killed during prank gone wrong
The family of teacher Jason Hughes had called for vehicular homicide and other charges against Jayden Wallace, 18, to be dismissed.
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nypost.com Top stories ·
Extreme Mamdani estate tax proposal goes right after New York’s middle class families
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is floating an extreme new proposal to change the state’s estate tax — a move that would hurt middle-class New Yorkers and their loved ones.
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
US judge nixes two subpoenas against Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell
Judge James Boasberg ruled US prosecutors under Trump produced 'essentially zero evidence' to justify the subpoenas.
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apnews.com Top stories ·
US bombs military sites on Iranian island as Trump threatens its oil infrastructure
President Donald Trump says the U.S. destroyed military sites on an island vital to Iran’s oil network and warned that the island’s oil infrastructure could be next if Iran continues to interfere with the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
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cnet.com Tech ·
Samsung Galaxy S26 Review: Fun AI Tricks for a Steeper Price
Samsung's baseline flagship is still a potent phone, but the extra $100 isn't going toward the right upgrades.
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Explosion at Amsterdam Jewish school 'a deliberate attack' says mayor
Security had been increased at Jewish public institutions following an earlier incident in Rotterdam.
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Live updates: Over 100 children in Lebanon killed by Israeli strikes as Iran war intensifies
U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. ‘obliterated’ military targets on Iran’s Kharg Island, and warned oil infrastructure there could be next.
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npr.org Top stories ·
These are the casualties and cost of the war in Iran 2 weeks into the conflict
The war in Iran has already cost the U.S. billions of dollars. Here's the impact by the numbers.
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businessinsider.com Top stories ·
Meta is weighing major layoffs as it pours billions into AI
Meta plans potential layoffs as AI investments rise, with up to 16,000 jobs at risk. AI spending demands cost cuts across Big Tech.
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safety4sea.com Top stories ·
US prepares to remove and sell crude from seized tanker
The United States is preparing to transfer crude oil from the supertanker Skipper, seized off Venezuela in December, to a
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North Korea fires about 10 missiles toward sea in show of force, Seoul says
North Korea on Saturday has fired about 10 ballistic missiles toward the eastern sea, South Korea’s military says, staging its own show of force as the rival South conducts a joint military exercise with the United States.
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jpost.com Top stories ·
Michigan shooter filled truck with fireworks, shot himself | The Jerusalem Post
The suspect, a naturalized US citizen with no criminal record, had recently lost family members in Lebanon due to an IDF airstrike.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Andrew and Peter Mandelson pictured in bathrobes with Jeffrey Epstein
Trio captured relaxing around a wooden table in photo believed to have been taken on Martha’s Vineyard
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Trump administration has vowed to escort oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz. How would that work?
With oil markets paralyzed by the U.S.-Iran war, the Trump administration says it could escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz — a massive undertaking that experts say could already be in the preparatory stages.
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twz.com Top stories ·
Ukrainian Companies Prohibited From Exporting Shahed Interceptor Drones
Waves of Iranian Shahed drone attacks across the Middle East have spurred widespread interest in Ukrainian interceptors.
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IS-connected VA shooting victim identified as US Army vet | The Jerusalem Post
The victim was identified as Lt. Col. Brandon Shah, killed after an IS-connected terrorist opened fire inside an Old Dominion University classroom, killing Shah and injuring two others.
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variety.com Top stories ·
Razzie Awards 2026 Winners: Ice Cube Named Worst Actor as ‘War of the Worlds’ Dominates With Five Dishonors
Here is the full winners list for the 2026 Razzie Awards.
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npr.org Top stories ·
U.S. military bombs Kharg Island, Iran's main oil export hub, Trump says
President Trump said on Friday the U.S. military had "totally obliterated" military targets in Kharg Island, home to the primary terminal that handles Iran's oil exports. This as all six crew members on a refueling plane that went down in western Iraq were confirmed dead.
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espn.com Top stories ·
WNBA sees urgent need to reach new CBA by Monday to not impact season
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert told reporters Friday that there's urgency to get a new collective bargaining agreement done by Monday to avoid disruptions to the preseason calendar, including training camp and preseason games.
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thesun.co.uk Top stories ·
Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown among Hollywood’s top earners
STRANGER Things sensation Millie Bobby Brown is one of the top ten highest-paid Hollywood screen stars — aged just 22. The Brit actress earned a whopping £19.6million last year, Forbes magazi…
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foxnews.com Tech ·
Trump administration says Colorado school district may have put up to 61 male students on girls sports teams
A Colorado school district was found by U.S. Department of Education to be in violation of Title IX for allegedly allowing male students access to female bathrooms and girls sports.
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playstationlifestyle.net Tech ·
Gorgeous PS5 RPG In Legendary Series Out Today on PS Store - PlayStation LifeStyle
I very solid PS5 RPG spin-off from one of gaming's most legendary series is available to purchase on the PlayStation Store now.
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calmatters.org Top stories ·
Trump invokes emergency powers to restart CA coastal pipeline. Newsom vows to sue
Trump is using Cold War-era emergency powers to force a California oil pipeline back online — and Gov. Newsom vows to sue, to block the move.
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Israel kills 12 medics in attack in southern Lebanon as war ravages nation
Israel's attack, echoing similar carnage it wrought in Gaza, kills doctors, paramedics and nurses who were on duty.
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thedailybeast.com Top stories ·
Dems Flip Red State Stronghold in Humiliation for Trump
A deeply red city in the president’s own backyard has turned blue following a narrow race.
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Judge quashes subpoenas in Justice Department's investigation of Fed chair Jerome Powell
A federal judge on Friday quashed Justice Department subpoenas issued to the Federal Reserve in January, a severe blow to an investigation that has already attracted strong criticism on Capitol Hill.
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bgr.com Tech ·
Costco Is Selling A 75-Inch Smart TV For Under $500 All Through March 2026 - BGR
If you're eyeing a new TV and want something that's a big screen with a small price, Costco is offering a stellar deal on a 75-inch Smart TV.
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whitehouse.gov Top stories ·
Presidential Message on National K-9 Veterans Day
Since the dawn of our Republic 250 years ago, America’s working dogs have defended our freedom on the frontlines of battle—providing crucial security,
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chicago.suntimes.com Top stories ·
Horoscope for Saturday, March 14, 2026
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One of the 'Finest Boys in Finance' no longer works at PwC
Demarre Johnson, 23, and three others went viral for a flashy photo shoot in Interview magazine.
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Smoke seen rising from US embassy in Baghdad
Videos posted by social media users showed smoke rising from the US embassy in Baghdad after a reported attack.
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Britons should not take photos of strikes in UAE, embassy warns
It comes after a British man was charged in Dubai for allegedly filming Iranian missiles.
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time.com Top stories ·
Hegseth Claims Iranian Military Is 'Destroyed,' Strait of Hormuz Attacks a Sign of 'Sheer Desperation'
"Never before has a modern, capable military, which Iran used to have, been so quickly destroyed and made combat ineffective," Hegseth told reporters.
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ign.com Tech ·
Slay the Spire 2 Early Access Review - IGN
A sequel that's not too ambitious but just as enthralling.
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NYC neighborhood suffering from mystery ‘rotten egg’ smell making residents nauseous and ‘burning their eyes’
Despite using scented candles, air purifiers, and sealing their doors, she said nothing can keep the overpowering stench from suffocating their homes.
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italianismo.com.br Top stories ·
In court, lawyer calls Tajani Decree 'a perfect Italian mess'
"A perfect Italian-style pastry": Lawyer attacks Tajani Decree in Constitutional Court trial.
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abc7news.com Top stories ·
TIMELINE: Unprecedented heat wave coming to Bay Area with record-setting March temperatures
Next week will feel more like August, with temperatures reaching the 90s in some areas. According to ABC7 Meteorologist Drew Tuma, the hottest temperatures ever recorded in March will be arriving Monday and continuing through the week.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Old Dominion shooting is being investigated as act of terrorism, FBI director says
The shooter opened fire Thursday morning at ODU's Constant Hall in Norfolk, Virginia, killing Lt. Col. Brandon Shah and wounding two other people. The gunman is also dead.
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whathifi.com Tech ·
An alternative to Dolby Atmos is coming to LG TVs, and it's made by the company's arch-rival
This open-source immersive audio format is coming to more TVs
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vox.com Top stories ·
The global oil crisis is even worse than it looks
Even if the Iran war ends tomorrow, high energy prices will persist.
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independent.co.uk Top stories ·
Vance was ‘skeptical’ over attacking Iran in discussions, report says
A senior administration official claims Vance ‘opposes’ the war and is ‘worried about success’
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citizensforethics.org Top stories ·
White House must reveal and resolve Jared Kushner's financial conflicts of interest - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
Jared Kushner must file his legally required public financial disclosure report within 30 days of his appointment as Special Envoy for Peace.
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gamedeveloper.com Top stories ·
Rebranded GDC Festival of Gaming attracts 20,000 attendees
The week-long showcase took place from March 9 to March 13.
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thetimes.com Top stories ·
Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell: ‘What was the last thing I shot? An elk’
The Hollywood stars are reunited for the first time in 40 years in Taylor Sheridan’s new TV drama The Madison. They talk about marital tiffs, Robert Redford and hunting