Press review · Wednesday, 3 December 2025
03 December 2025
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abcnews.com Top stories ·
Federal prosecutors in Luigi Mangione case won't appeal ruling that took death penalty off the table
Federal prosecutors signaled in a letter to the court Friday they would not appeal.
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al-monitor.com Top stories ·
US carrier approaches Israel as China, Canada urge citizens to leave Iran
As the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford moved through the eastern Mediterranean and approached Israel on Friday, a growing number of countries issued evacuation warnings amid mounting fears of a US-Iran conflict. The Ford's deployment is part of a wider US naval and air buildup that includes stealth fighter jets and missile-defense-equipped destroyers.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Amid Trump's touting of a 'golden age of America,' gory details abound
In his State of the Union address, Trump said the U.S. has experienced a "turnaround for the ages" and peppered his speech with dark reminders of crimes and tragedies.
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pbs.org Top stories ·
Biden flies commercial from DCA and winds up stuck in delays like everyone else
Former presidents are just like us. Joe Biden got stuck in delays Friday while flying commercially from Reagan National Airport.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Renee Good's dad: I would take those bullets a thousand times to protect her
In an interview airing tonight on "CBS Evening News," Renee Good's family said they would trade their lives for hers if they could.
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bostonglobe.com Top stories ·
Deported Babson College student to remain in Honduras for now after officials said they could deport her again if she came back - The Boston Globe
Any Lopez Belloza was slated to return to the US on Friday, months after the 20-year-old was detained while traveling to visit family in Texas for Thanksgiving and deported.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Trump news at a glance: president blasts AI company for standing firm on safety guardrails US military wants lifted
Anthropic has resisted allowing its Claude AI system to be used for mass surveillance or autonomous weapons systems – key US politics stories from Friday, 27 February at a glance
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fox10phoenix.com Top stories ·
Nancy Guthrie latest: Savannah Guthrie says $1M reward 'can be paid in cash'
In a new social media post, NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie says the $1 million reward her family is offering for the recovery of Nancy Guthrie, her missing 84-year-old mother, "can be paid in cash."
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ksltv.com Top stories ·
Former undercover operative weighs in on wave of Mexico cartel violence - KSLTV.com
mid violence, unrest and fires in Mexico sparked by the killing of a suspected drug lord in a military op, a former undercover operative said he expected the slain kingpin’s cartel to escalate its violence.Retired FBI agent Greg Rogers said he worked undercover for years, making large methamphetamine and fentanyl purchases with multiple cartels, including the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
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laist.com Top stories ·
LAUSD board places superintendent on leave following federal searches
The board appointed longtime school administrator Andres Chait as interim superintendent.
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viewfromthewing.com Top stories ·
FAA Will Order Significant Flight Cuts At Chicago O'Hare—American vs. United Battle Hits Breaking Point - View from the Wing
United and American Airlines have scheduled so many flights into Chicago O'Hare that the FAA is now stepping in, forcing both carriers to slash flights this summer to prevent massive delays and chaos at one of America's busiest airports.
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apnews.com Top stories ·
Milan tram derails and slams into a building, killing two people
A tram has derailed and slammed into a building in the heart of Milan, killing two people. The incident occurred along the central Vittorio Veneto avenue.
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forbes.com Top stories ·
What The Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Means For Larry Ellison’s Fortune
By Forbes estimates, the elder Ellison, who is also Oracle’s largest shareholder, doesn’t have enough cash on hand to fulfill his part of Paramount’s $111 billion offer for Warner Bros. Discovery. Here’s how it could play out.
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Afghanistan’s Taliban says open to talks after Pakistan bombs major cities
The Taliban says its leaders willing to negotiate with Pakistan as both sides claim to inflict heavy losses in fighting.
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arizonasports.com Top stories ·
Ty Simpson met with Arizona at NFL Draft Combine: 'I would love to be a Cardinal' - Arizona Sports
Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson met with the Arizona Cardinals at the NFL Draft Combine, he told reporters Friday.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Judge dismisses Trump officials’ bid to end student loan repayment plan used by millions of borrowers
A federal judge on Friday dismissed the Trump administration's request to eliminate the Saving on a Valuable Education, or SAVE, student loan repayment plan.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Bill Clinton asked about hot tub photo and testifies he knew 'nothing' of Epstein crimes
The former president told the committe that he would never have flown on Epstein's plane if he "had any inkling of what he was doing".
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Attorney general announces indictment against 30 more people who protested at a Minnesota church
Attorney General Pam Bondi says federal prosecutors have indicted 30 more people tied to a protest at a Minnesota church over an immigration enforcement crackdown.
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LA superintendent placed on leave after FBI raid on home and district office
Trustees unanimously voted to place Alberto Carvalho on leave and appointed Andres Chait in the interim
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techcrunch.com Top stories ·
Ultrahuman bets on redesigned smart ring to win back US market after Oura dispute | TechCrunch
Ultrahuman’s Ring Pro promises 15-day battery life and a $479 price tag as the wearables maker expands its health-tech push.
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defector.com Top stories ·
Victor Wembanyama Sighting Confirmed In Brooklyn | Defector
A couple months ago, some friends and I made plans to see the San Antonio Spurs when they were in town to play the Brooklyn Nets. Obviously, we weren’t going for the opportunity to see the Nets’ youths develop around the dubious veteran presence of Michael Porter Jr.; the draw was Victor Wembanyama. We wanted…
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wired.com Top stories ·
OpenAI Fires an Employee for Prediction Market Insider Trading
Prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi are big business, and some Big Tech employees are testing boundaries by making trades based on insider knowledge.
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Trump says he's 'not happy' with Iran talks but will wait to see what happens in further rounds
“I’m not happy with the fact that they’re not willing to give us what we have to have. I’m not thrilled with that. We’ll see what happens. We’re talking later,” Trump told reporters as he left the White House on Friday. “We’re not exactly happy with the way they’re negotiating. They cannot have nuclear weapons,” Trump said.
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independent.co.uk Top stories ·
Bill Clinton faced awkward questions about Epstein ties during deposition
Republicans claimed Clinton’s testimony exonerated Trump, while Democrats stressed that it only raised more questions
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mashable.com Top stories ·
Pokémon Presents: Every Pokémon Day announcement today
It's the 30th anniversary of Pokémon and The Pokémon Company has a lot planned.
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nfl.com Top stories ·
2026 NFL combine: What We Learned during Friday's activities in Indianapolis
Did Toriano Pride boost his profile with a blazing 40? Is Ty Simpson ready to be a franchise QB? See What We Learned on Friday at the NFL Scouting Combine.
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nfl.com Top stories ·
2026 NFL combine: Ohio State's Lorenzo Styles Jr. runs fastest 40 by a safety since at least 2003
After Ohio State's Sonny Styles dominated at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine on Thursday, his brother and Buckeyes teammate, Lorenzo, joined him by showing historic speed on Friday.
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Nasa announces Artemis III mission no longer aims to send humans to moon
Plans to return humans to the moon will come in later mission as agency grapples with delays and glitches
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cbssports.com Top stories ·
NFL Combine 2026 live updates, results tracker: DB, TE workouts and 40-yard dash times
Stay up to date with everything that happens during on-field workouts in Indianapolis
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Planetary parade 2026: Six planets visible in night sky
Six planets - Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, Uranus and Neptune - will all be visible in the night sky.
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news.sky.com Top stories ·
Neil Sedaka, singer of Breaking Up Is Hard To Do and Laughter In The Rain, has died
Sedaka was a key member of the Brill Building songwriting factory and teamed up with lyricist and boyhood neighbour Howard Greenfield on songs such as Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen, Calendar Girl and Oh! Carol.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Rubio designates Iran over wrongful detentions, urges Americans to leave country 'immediately'
Secretary of State Marco Rubio designates Iran as a State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention and urges Americans to leave the country immediately.
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Superintendent of Los Angeles schools placed on paid leave amid federal investigation
Alberto Carvalho, the superintendent of Los Angeles public schools in the nation’s second-largest district, was put on paid leave Friday, two days after the FBI served search warrants at his home and the district’s headquarters.
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sciencealert.com Top stories ·
Hidden Virus Found in Gut Bacteria Is Linked to Colorectal Cancer
Researchers have made a significant step forward in understanding how gut bacteria, and specifically a newly discovered virus, can contribute to colorectal cancer – one of the most common forms of cancer in the developed world.
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variety.com Top stories ·
Neil Sedaka, Legendary Singer-Songwriter Behind ‘Breaking Up Is Hard to Do,’ ‘Bad Blood’ and ‘Love Will Keep Us Together,’ Dies at 86
Neil Sedaka, legendary singer-songwriter behind hits like 'Breaking Up Is Hard to Do' 'Bad Blood,' 'Laughter in the Rain' and 'Calendar Girl,' has died. He was 86.
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abc7.com Top stories ·
LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho placed on administrative leave after FBI raid
LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho has been placed on paid administrative leave after the FBI raided his home and the district's office earlier in the week.
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actionnetwork.com Top stories ·
NBA Best Bets Today: Expert Picks, Predictions & Odds for February 27, 2026
Our NBA best bets, expert picks, predictions and odds for Friday, February 27, 2026.
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Neil Sedaka, Breaking Up Is Hard to Do singer and pop song hitmaker, dies aged 86
Musician died after being taken to hospital in Los Angeles, with his family remembering him as a ‘true rock and roll legend’ and ‘inspiration to millions’
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rollingstone.com Top stories ·
Micky Dolenz Pays Tribute to Neil Sedaka: A Rare Songwriter 'Who Could Do It All'
Micky Dolenz paid tribute to Neil Sedaka, who died on Friday at age 86. Sedaka co-wrote the Monkees' 'When Love Comes Knocking at Your Door.'
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Aid groups in Gaza and West Bank thrown lifeline as Israel court pauses ban threat
Dozens of well-known groups faced shutdown under a new Israeli law, although the reprieve might be temporary.
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blog.cloudflare.com Top stories ·
The most-seen UI on the Internet? Redesigning Turnstile and Challenge Pages
We serve 7.6 billion challenges daily. Here’s how we used research, AAA accessibility standards, and a unified architecture to redesign the Internet’s most-seen user interface.
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defensenews.com Top stories ·
The US Air Force needs more airpower — but not the kind it’s buying
Opinion: Aircraft fly, but mass sails: The lengthy military buildup for a potential strike on Iran proves joint assets matter more than exquisite warplanes alone.
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Scouting America to reinstate ban on trans children to appease Pentagon
Former Boy Scouts cave to Pete Hegseth as he laments move from ‘focus on God as the ruler of the universe’
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acleddata.com Top stories ·
Q&A: Iran and the US are back on the edge of war. What's coming?
As the threat of a US attack looms large, ACLED experts explain the dynamics shaping the trajectory of the crisis.
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on3.com Top stories ·
College football QB rankings: Danny Kanell ranks Top 10 returners in 2026
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deadline.com Top stories ·
Massive Merger Confirmed: Paramount And WBD Reveal Details Of $110 Billion Deal
It’s official. Warner Bros. Discovery is selling itself to Paramount for $31 a share in cash. The companies unveiled their formal agreement on Friday.
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nypost.com Top stories ·
New Falcons coach LaTroy Lewis fired hours after disturbing rape, assault accusations
A woman claims the 32-year-old raped and attacked her in separate incidents. It was reported he sent her graphic messages “commanding her to perform various sexual acts on him.”
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kotaku.com Tech ·
Datamine Hints More Pokémon Games Could Come To Switch
More classic Pokémon games could potentially join the Switch's library
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ign.com Tech ·
Nintendo Switch Pokémon Games Are on Sale for Pokémon Day - IGN
You can save big on Nintendo Switch Pokémon Games today, with several getting significant discounts as part of Pokémon Day. But, the deals are only available for 24 hours, so check them out ASAP.
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magic.wizards.com Tech ·
Mutants and Mutagen in Magic: The Gathering® | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Learn the secrets of the ooze (and Mutagen tokens) with these behind-the-scenes stories from Magic: The Gathering | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.