Press review · Wednesday, 3 December 2025
03 December 2025
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Oil price jumps despite deal to release record amount of reserves
It comes as Iranian attacks on ships intensify in the crucial Strait of Hormuz waterway.
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fox19.com Top stories ·
President Trump arrives in the Tri-State for stops in Ohio, Kentucky
President to tour health science and logistics facilities, discuss prescription drug prices
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Strike on Thai tanker in Strait of Hormuz may be message to the U.S., analyst says
The strike appears to have come without warning, and shows that Iran and its proxies can target ships even without mining the Strait of Hormuz.
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6abc.com Top stories ·
TSA temporarily closes Terminal C security checkpoint at Philadelphia International Airport
The Transportation Security Administration temporarily closed the security checkpoint in Terminal C at Philadelphia International Airport on Thursday.
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techcrunch.com Top stories ·
Netflix may have paid $600 million for Ben Affleck's AI startup | TechCrunch
This deal could rank as among the streaming giant's largest acquisitions ever.
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wtop.com Top stories ·
Something wicked this way comes: Plunging temps and even snow on deck for DC region - WTOP News
After a stretch of warm, almost spring-like weather in the D.C. area, Wednesday is bringing a sharp reality check.
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frontofficesports.com Top stories ·
WNBA, WNBPA Talks Push Late Into Second Night
Players left the meeting at midnight on Wednesday night and said they were "feeling movement," though no deal had yet been reached.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Strait of Hormuz must remain closed as 'tool to pressure enemy,' Iran's new supreme leader says
Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has said all U.S. military bases in the Middle East should close immediately as those bases will be attacked.
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polygon.com Tech ·
The best game we saw at GDC 2026 was this gorgeous Metroidvania about cool swords
At Fate's End has the juice
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rockstarintel.com Tech ·
New GTA Online Event Week: Showcase Special (March 12th-18th) - RockstarINTEL
It's another GTA Online Weekly Update and this is a big week! There is new content for St. Patrick's Day plus a special showcase event! Check out everything happening in GTA Online during this Event Week which will run from March 12th through 18th.
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eurogamer.net Tech ·
Video game PEGI age-ratings are changing in Europe and it's probably not good news for EA Sports FC
Loot boxes and in-game purchases targeted.
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9to5google.com Tech ·
Google Messages starts rolling out Trash folder
Google Messages is getting a nice quality-of-life update with a simple Trash folder. At the moment, chats are...
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Oil prices jump as Iran war causes the 'largest supply disruption' in history
Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said the Strait of Hormuz, a critical transit point for oil tankers, should remain shut, according to state TV.
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Republican Clay Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris advance to runoff in Georgia special election, CBS News projects
Trump-backed Clayton Fuller and Shawn Harris advance to a runoff election to fill Marjorie Taylor Greene's seat.
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chicago.suntimes.com Top stories ·
Tornado touches down near Kankakee as storms bring hail, continue to threaten flooding in Chicago
Kankakee County Sheriff Mike Downey said no injuries or deaths had been reported yet, though first responders were still checking for victims and assessing damage.
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Israel pounds Beirut suburbs after Hezbollah launches rocket barrage
Some Israeli strikes also hit other parts of the Lebanese capital, with eight people reportedly killed along the seafront.
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engadget.com Top stories ·
Google Maps brings a 3D map to your driving directions
Maps is now the latest Google service to receive a Gemini makeover, with a redesign of the driving experience headlining the update.
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arstechnica.com Top stories ·
Google Maps gets its biggest navigation redesign in a decade, plus more AI
Google Maps is about to get more chatty and immersive.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Iran issues statement purported to be from new leader as war with U.S. and Israel rages
Iran's state media broadcast what it said was a public statement by Mojtaba Khamenei, as Day 13 of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran rages.
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rtings.com Tech ·
ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQWMG Review
The ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQWMG is a 27-inch, 1440p OLED gaming monitor with a 280Hz refresh rate. It's an updated model of the ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27AQDMG, ...
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
‘Highly problematic behavior’: Noma residency in LA starts with PR crisis
After stories of René Redzepi’s abuse of staff resurfaced, protests and sponsorship cancellations eclipsed the restaurant’s pop-up
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Oscars 2026 predictions: Who will win - and who should?
In the final few days before the Academy Awards, and with several key races tightening, here are the BBC film critics' final expert predictions.
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tmz.com Top stories ·
Mama June Reacts to Pumpkin Joining OnlyFans: 'Not Something I'd Do'
Mama June is making one thing crystal clear about daughter Pumpkin's OnlyFans hustle ... that spicy side gig belongs to Pumpkin, not Mama.
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uk.news.yahoo.com Top stories ·
Ohio Treasure Hunter Released from Prison After Refusing to Reveal Whereabouts of Ship of Gold's 500 Gold Coins
The 73-year-old was released from the custody of the Federal Bureau of Prisons on Wednesday, March 4
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purdueexponent.org Top stories ·
Police investigating death on campus
Several police cars responded to a call about 6 p.m. Purdue University Police Department Captain Song Kang confirmed the police are investigating a death.
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amazinavenue.com Top stories ·
Open thread: WBC Pool Play, 3/11/26
Will the United States team get the help it needs to avoid elimination?
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Pro-Iran hacktivist group says it is behind attack on medical tech giant Stryker | TechCrunch
The hacktivist group claimed the attack was in retaliation for a U.S. strike on a Tehran school that killed more than 175 people, most of them children.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Oil reserves, tariff investigations, airline fuel prices and more in Morning Squawk
Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.
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pbs.org Top stories ·
South Africa summons new U.S. ambassador to explain criticism as rift deepens
Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III was summoned after speaking at a meeting of business leaders on Tuesday, where he challenged the South African government over its diplomatic ties with Iran and its affirmative action laws.
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semafor.com Top stories ·
Republicans approach the midterms with a doomed play for unity
The party hoped to focus its campaign on the benefits of last year’s party-line megabill. For now, it’s stuck over a sequel.
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wsbt.com Top stories ·
Storm Alert Weather: Tracking severe weather, tornadoes
Tornadoes once again impacted Michiana on Tuesday evening. These tornadoes were part of a larger weather system involving a warm front lifting through the area.
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rollingstone.com Top stories ·
Oscars Ramp Up Security Amid Iran Drone Attack Concerns
Academy Awards producers said they were increasing security measures for the Oscars amid worries of Iran drone attacks.
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Iran steps up attacks on energy targets as tankers hit
Iranian attacks are reported in Bahrain and Oman as two foreign fuel tankers are hit near Iraq.
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Nineteen jailed over Moscow's deadly Crocus City Concert hall attack
Gunmen opened fire at Crocus City Concert hall near Moscow in 2024, killing 149 and injuring more than 500.
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theatlantic.com Tech ·
My Year as a Degenerate Sports Gambler
Practically overnight, America made wagering on a game as frictionless as checking the weather. I was determined to understand the consequences—for my country, and for myself.
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‘Ugly a– statue’: Tourists react to new Trump-Epstein ‘Titanic’ style statue on the National Mall - WTOP News
A provocative “King of the World” statue featuring Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein drew crowds of visitors Wednesday.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
A global food price shock looms as Middle East war rages on. Here's who will be hit hardest
A widening Middle East conflict that disrupts trade through the Strait of Hormuz could ripple far beyond the energy markets, risking a spike in global food prices.
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Republicans add to pressure on Senate majority leader after Trump voter ID bill call – US politics live
Republicans join in with US president’s demand for John Thune to push through Save America act
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hollywoodreporter.com Top stories ·
Karla Sofía Gascón Trolls Timothée Chalamet Amid Opera, Ballet Comment Backlash
As criticism mounts over the 'Marty Supreme' star’s remarks about traditional performing arts, the 'Emilia Pérez' actress shared a meme suggesting he shouldn’t worry — unless he’s a trans woman.
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Gas prices surge across Philadelphia area as drivers feel sticker shock
AAA and industry experts say violence in the Middle East has driven oil prices to their highest levels in four years.
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apnews.com Top stories ·
Iran's supreme leader says closure of Strait of Hormuz should be used as leverage
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei says that the leverage of closing the Strait of Hormuz should be used and that Iran's attacks on Gulf Arab neighbors will continue.
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thedailybeast.com Top stories ·
Kimmel Goes Nuclear on Newsmax Host for Trying to Get Him Fired
“How does this not embarrass them?” Kimmel asked of the network.
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newscientist.com Tech ·
Start-up is building the first data centre to use human brain cells
Cortical Labs is building two data centres that will house its neuron-filled chips. The technology is still in the very early stages of development
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global.honda Top stories ·
Honda Announces Losses Associated with Reassessment of Automobile Electrification Strategy; Revision to Forecast for Consolidated Financial Results; and Future Direction | Honda Global Corporate Website
Honda Global | Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) today announced that it has made a decision to cancel the development and market launch of three EV (electric vehicle) models that had been planned for production in North America.
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mashable.com Top stories ·
ChatGPT, Meta AI, and Gemini help plan violence, report says
Researchers posing as teens got popular AI assistants to help them map out shootings and bombings.
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Weather officials warn about potentially record-breaking heat across Southern California
Weather officials are warning residents about the increased risk of heat illnesses during the winter heat wave.
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theconversation.com Top stories ·
I’ve studied MAGA rhetoric for a decade, and this is what I see in Hegseth’s boasts, action-movie one-liners and gloating over dominance
Why does Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth brag and gloat in his statements about the Iran war? In the MAGA media world, war is a game, a test of masculine fortitude.
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Galaxy S26 switching to 'Hey Perplexity' wake word for its third AI assistant
Samsung announced previously that the Galaxy S26 series would support a “Hey Plex” wake word for the Perplexity app, but...
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Long road ahead for Lake Village, Indiana, after deadly tornado
Restoration efforts continued in Northwest Indiana on Thursday after a massive tornado ripped through the town of Lake Village earlier this week — leaving an elderly couple dead.
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theringer.com Tech ·
Who (or What) Killed ‘Highguard,’ Gaming’s Latest Live-Service Flop?
And can the industry learn any lessons from its high-profile failure?