Press review · Wednesday, 3 December 2025
03 December 2025
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npr.org Top stories ·
Deadline looms as Anthropic rejects Pentagon demands it remove AI safeguards
The Defense Department has been feuding with Anthropic over military uses of its artificial intelligence tools. At stake are hundreds of millions of dollars in contracts and access to some of the most advanced AI on the planet.
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usab.com Top stories ·
USA Fall to Dominican Republic to Open World Cup Qualifying Window 2 - USA Basketball
The USA fell to Dominican Republic 87-79 to open Window 2 of 2027 FIBA Men’s World Cup Qualifying on Thursday night at Frontwave Arena in Oceanside, California.
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coloradosun.com Top stories ·
Lauren Boebert disrupts Epstein deposition by sharing photo of Hillary Clinton
Closed-door deposition was paused after Colorado representative broke committee rules and sent photo to conservative influencer
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tvline.com Tech ·
Bridgerton Boss Unpacks Surprise Post-Credits Scene: 'It's A Fairytale, Perfect Ending' - TVLine
Bridgerton showrunner Jess Brownell is unpacking the major post-credits scene between Benedict and Sophie that you may have missed.
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scmp.com Tech ·
China removes 9 military officials ahead of Beijing’s ‘two sessions’
Five full generals, one lieutenant general and three major generals among those taken off the list of deputies.
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apnews.com Tech ·
Novartis settles with Henrietta Lacks' estate over use of her 'stolen' cells to advance medicine
Novartis has settled a lawsuit by the estate of Henrietta Lacks that alleged the pharmaceutical giant unjustly profited off her cells, which were taken from her tumor without her knowledge in 1951 and reproduced in labs to enable major medical advancements, including the polio vaccine.
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Fintech company Block lays off 4,000 of its 10,000 staff, citing gains from AI
Shares in the financial technology company Block have soared more than 20% in after-hours trading after its CEO announced it was laying off more than 4,000 of its 10,000 some employees due to efficiency gains from artificial intelligence.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
FedEx sues for "full" Trump tariff refund
The US Supreme Court ruling that the US president overstepped when imposing levies paved the way for firms to seek a refund.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
U.S. offers $10 million for capture of alleged Sinaloa cartel bosses "The Frog" and "Achilles"
The U. S. is offering $5 million each for information on Rene Arzate Garcia and his brother Alfonso Arzate Garcia.
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androidcentral.com Tech ·
Android 17 beta 2 brings a new multitasking trick and cross-device handoff
Users can now turn any app into a floating bubble and manage them from a new taskbar bubble bar on large-screen devices.
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macworld.com Tech ·
The MacBook disruptor is coming
Apple's upcoming budget laptop could send ripples of change throughout the MacBook lineup.
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cityandstateny.com Top stories ·
Climate law mandates could cost New Yorkers $4,000 in higher energy bills, state analysis shows
The New York State Energy and Development Authority sent a memo to Gov. Kathy Hochul warning about the costs of complying with the state’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Savannah Guthrie’s $1M reward mirrors past kidnapping cases solved by cash
High-profile kidnapping cases solved through hefty rewards explored, as Savannah Guthrie offers $1 million for her mother's recovery in new development.
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gizmodo.com Top stories ·
Apple Says iPhone and iPad Are Approved to Handle Some Classified Data
No assembly required.
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businessinsider.com Top stories ·
CEO Jack Dorsey issues a dire warning about AI's impact as he cuts Block by almost half
Block CEO Jack Dorsey warns of AI's impact on jobs after announcing 40% staff cuts, aiming for a leaner, AI-driven company approach.
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Canada says India no longer linked to violent crime ahead of Carney trip
The latest assessment marks a shift after Canada accused India in 2023 of carrying out an extrajudicial killing of a Sikh separatist on its soil.
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jpost.com Top stories ·
US updates travel advisory to Israel, recommends departure | The Jerusalem Post
According to an official statement by the US State Department, US citizens are advised against traveling to Israel.
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apple.com Top stories ·
iPhone and iPad approved to handle classified NATO information
Today, Apple announced iPhone and iPad are the first and only consumer devices in compliance with information assurance requirements of NATO nations.
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livescience.com Top stories ·
Humans and Neanderthals interbred — but it was mostly male Neanderthals and female humans who coupled up, study finds
A preference for pairings between male Neanderthals and female Homo sapiens may answer the question of why there are "Neanderthal deserts" in human chromosomes.
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rpgfan.com Tech ·
Tales of Berseria Remastered Review | RPGFan
In Tales of Berseria, the story and the characters do almost all the lifting. It's a good thing it's so amazing, because there sure is a lot of weight on its
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CENTCOM chief briefs Donald Trump on possible Iran strikes | The Jerusalem Post
The briefing came while the Trump administration's special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner were in Geneva holding nuclear talks with Iran.
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variety.com Tech ·
New Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma on What Makes a ‘Great Game,’ Having ‘No Tolerance for Bad AI’ and Replacing Phil Spencer
It's the dawn of a new era for Xbox. New Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma discusses "great games," not tolerating "bad AI" and replacing Phil Spencer.
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thedailybeast.com Top stories ·
Secret Crisis Meeting on ICE Barbie’s Alleged Lover Exposed
The meeting went for hours, according to a new book.
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theconversation.com Top stories ·
Minneapolis united when federal immigration operations surged – reflecting a long tradition of mutual aid
Minnesotans from all walks of life, including suburban moms, veterans and protest novices, have bucked their ‘nice’ stereotype to speak out.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Bill Clinton to face lawmakers in Epstein probe for rare testimony by a former president
No sitting or former president has testified before members of Congress since 1983.
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Jack Dorsey's layoff memo is an ominous sign of what could come next
The billionaire's move to slash nearly half of Block's workforce in one fell swoop signals a departure from Big Tech's pattern of repeated cuts.
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atlantablackstar.com Top stories ·
‘How Did He Get His Law Degree?!’: JD Vance Tries to Flex After Trump’s Order — Then Gets Asked About the Limits of Executive Power and His Answer Stops the Internet Cold
US Vice President JD Vance stumbles on limits of power in face of tough question. Backlash ensues. Admin pushes boundaries. #ExecutivePow...
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
U.S. and Iran wrap up 'most intense' nuclear talks with no deal — more negotiations ahead
Iran's nuclear program, enrichment of uranium and its ballistic-missle development program have been at the crux of the negotiations.
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silverscreenandroll.com Top stories ·
Player Grades: Lakers vs. Suns
Grading every Lakers player’s performance from the team’s 113-110 loss to the Suns.
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hollywoodreporter.com Top stories ·
Feinberg Forecast: Scott’s Updated Projections as Oscar Nominations Voting Gets Underway
The final round of Oscars voting began at 9 a.m. PT and will run through 5 p.m. PT on March 5, next Thursday.
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Keir Starmer suffers a blow as the Green Party snatches a Parliament seat from Labour
The Green Party has won a special election in England, a big boost for the small party and a blow to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, whose center-left Labour Party was relegated to third place.
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Pakistan bombs Kabul: Why are Afghanistan and Pakistan fighting?
Pakistani defence minister says Pakistan is waging 'open war' against Afghanistan.
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wwd.com Top stories ·
Prada Women’s Fall 2026: A Lesson in Layers
Prada Fall 2026 Ready to Wear Runway, Fashion Show & Collection Review
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dallascowboys.com Top stories ·
Marist Liufau being moved to edge rusher by Cowboys, Parker
A fast start in Year 1 by Marist Liufau was followed by a slump in Year 2, and Christian Parker just pulled the trigger on an outside-the-box idea for him and the Cowboys.
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democracydocket.com Top stories ·
Read the laughable legal memo behind the claim that Trump can declare a national voting emergency
There are “four immediately obvious problems” with this, legal expert Liza Goitein said.
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tampabay.com Top stories ·
2 men on boat fired on off Cuban coast were from Tampa
One man was killed and another was detained in Cuba.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Brady Tkachuk miffed over White House AI-doctored video
Brady Tkachuk said he didn't appreciate the AI-doctored video released by the White House that made it appear he was disparaging Canadians.
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calmatters.org Top stories ·
California must let immigrant truck drivers keep their licenses, judge rules
The U.S. transportation department alleged clerical issues with immigrant truck drivers’ licenses and pushed California to rescind them.
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abc7.com Top stories ·
LA firefighter says Lachman Fire was still smoldering when crews were ordered to leave
Scott Pike, a 23-year veteran of the Los Angeles Fire Department, testified last month as part of a lawsuit filed by 3,000 Palisades Fire victims against the city and the state.
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commondreams.org Top stories ·
'Batshit Authoritarianism': Trump Allies Drafting Order to Give Him 'Extraordinary Power Over Voting' | Common Dreams
Pro-Trump activists draft executive order to ban mail-in ballots and voting machines for 2026 midterms, sparking concerns over election interference.
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finimize.com Tech ·
Nintendo’s Shareholders Are Selling Stock, And It’s Buying Some Back
The gaming giant outlined a large secondary sale with a possible discount, while authorizing up to ¥100 billion of buybacks and canceling any shares it repurchases.
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responsiblestatecraft.org Top stories ·
Is Rubio backing off Cuba regime change for his own political good?
Trump wants to make a deal, plus the secretary may not want to be face of crisis if the government there collapses
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mmafighting.com Top stories ·
Ilia Topuria dismisses Arman Tsarukyan as a threat: ‘What’s he going to do?‘
Ilia Topuria thinks Arman Tsarukyan would be an easy fight
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Olympic hero Jack Hughes keeps waiting for life to return to normal. It didn't happen in Pittsburgh
Jack Hughes is still riding the emotional wave from his overtime goal that won Olympic gold for the United States.
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tmz.com Top stories ·
Man Arrested For Reported DUI Outside of Nancy Guthrie's Home
A strange situation unfolded late Thursday evening outside of the home where Nancy Guthrie was abducted earlier this month ... when a man was arrested for a reported DUI.
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vulture.com Top stories ·
What Kind of Person Would Kidnap an 84-Year-Old Woman?
Nancy Guthrie’s kidnapper remains an enigma.
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nintendolife.com Tech ·
PSA: Pokémon Pokopia Switch 2 Preloads Are Now Officially Live
The wait is almost over
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9to5mac.com Tech ·
Three ways new Apple products next week will modernize iPhone, iPad, and Mac - 9to5Mac
Apple officially confirmed that it will begin launching new products starting on Monday, March 2. With new iPhones, iPads, and...
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abcnews.com Top stories ·
Shrinking North American bird population getting worse faster. Experts blame this
A new study finds North American bird populations keep dropping, and that decline is speeding up for many species
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kotaku.com Tech ·
Original Guitar Hero Devs Reveal New Rock Band-Like Game - Kotaku
Stage Tour will be playable with controllers, plastic instruments, and keyboards when it launches later this year