Press review · Wednesday, 3 December 2025
03 December 2025
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apnews.com Top stories ·
Judge rejects request to block Trump White House from building its $400 million ballroom project
A federal judge has rejected a preservationist group’s request to block the Trump administration from continuing construction of a $400 million ballroom where it demolished the East Wing of the White House.
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ft.com Top stories ·
US to launch probe after Cuban forces kill four in Florida-registered boat
Incident comes amid heightened tensions between Washington and Havana
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outkick.com Top stories ·
Sarah Spain Goes On Deranged, Unhealthy Rant About U.S. Hockey, Trump And Men
Former ESPN commentator Sarah Spain posted several emotional clips on Bluesky Wednesday night, targeting the U.S. men’s hockey team for visiting President Donald Trump.
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rockstarintel.com Tech ·
How To Get Free GTA Online Money This Week - RockstarINTEL
A new way to earn some extra GTA Online money for free and a special livery has just been launched by Rockstar Games. This new promotion ties the current GTA Online Tokyo Drift themed Event Week with the Japanese GTA Online community.
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news.ubisoft.com Tech ·
Tune in to The Division’s 10th Anniversary Celebration March 3
Tom Clancy’s The Division is turning ten this year, and we’re throwing a tenth anniversary celebration.
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macrumors.com Tech ·
M4 iPad Air: What's New and When It's Coming
Apple is planning to hold an "Experience" on March 4 for select members of the media, and in the days before the event, we're expecting several product refreshes. The iPad Air is one of the new devices that could get an update, so we thought we'd highlight what's coming. Design and Display There are no design changes rumored for the iPad Air, so we can expect the same 11-inch and 13-inch size options.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Homeland security awarded $250,000 contract to Trump-aligned consulting firm
Exclusive: DHS chose firm with ties to Corey Lewandowski after demanding partisan loyalty, in departure from federal procurement guidelines
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
State Farm announces $5 billion dividend; $100 average refund coming to car insurance customers
Customers can expect to receive $100 refund on average, though State Farm says it will vary by state and by the amount of premium paid.
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timesnownews.com Top stories ·
Who Is Daniel Richman? Columbia Law Professor Says Epstein Files ‘Should Never Have Been Released’
Daniel Richman, Columbia Law professor and former prosecutor, argues in a New York Times essay that the Epstein Files should never have been released, sparking backlash and renewed scrutiny., US Buzz, Times Now
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dcrainmaker.com Top stories ·
Huawei GT Runner 2 Accuracy Review: The Next Best GPS Design?
Everything you need to know about the Huawei GT Runner 2 GPS watch, and how it performs in real life.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Florida Keys boat reported stolen may be linked to deadly armed confrontation in Cuban waters, authorities say
A boat reported stolen in the Florida Keys may be tied to a deadly armed confrontation in Cuban waters that left four people dead, authorities said.
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The most noteworthy NWSL kits of 2026: Disco, a Lady Liberty fever dream and more
This season’s crop of tops draw on Venus flytraps, cherry blossoms and classic soccer jersey designs – to varying degrees of success
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bostonglobe.com Top stories ·
Warren and Massie weigh in on Larry Summer’s resignation from Harvard - The Boston Globe
Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren, a former Harvard professor who in recent months had pushed for Summers to resign, responded with a one-word reaction: “Good.”
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Judge rejects request to block Trump White House from building its $400 million ballroom project
The National Trust for Historic Preservation, a privately funded group, wanted the judge to halt the project until it goes through independent reviews and wins approval from Congress.
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abc7ny.com Top stories ·
Mayor Mamdani meets with President Trump at the White House over building housing in NYC
A mayoral aide told Eyewitness News, the purpose of the meeting was to talk about housing and the way the federal government can help the city create "big" housing projects.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Warner Bros. Discovery deems Paramount Skydance offer superior to Netflix, starting 4-day matching clock
WBD has valued Paramount Skydance's latest takeover offer as superior to a deal with Netflix, another twist in the ongoing battle for the legacy media assets.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Pakistan says two soldiers killed after Afghan Taliban launches 'retaliatory' attacks
Both sides claim to have inflicted heavy losses after the Afghan Taliban launched attacks along the border.
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thecut.com Top stories ·
Zohran Mamdani Had Another Meeting With Donald Trump
He said their chat about New York housing was “productive.”
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nvidia.com Tech ·
Resident Evil™ Requiem GeForce Game Ready Driver Released
Download and install for the definitive experience when playing Resident Evil™ Requiem with path tracing, DLSS 4 With Multi Frame Generation, and DLSS Ray Reconstruction.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Trump pitches new retirement accounts with up to $1,000 annual federal match as soon as 'next year'—how to save now
President Donald Trump floated the idea of a federal retirement program with matching contributions during his State of the Union address.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Mortgage rates fall below 6% for the first time in years
The average home loan rate has dropped below 6% for the first time since 2022. Will that help thaw the frozen housing market?
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dw.com Top stories ·
US greenlights resale of Venezuelan oil to Cuba
US President Trump had vowed to stop Venezuelan oil from reaching Cuba, sparking a crisis on the island. Now the US government is easing its restrictions as top US diplomat Rubio meets concerned Caribbean leaders.
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Pentagon officials sent Anthropic best and final offer for military use of its AI amid dispute, sources say
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave Anthropic until Friday at 5 p.m. to grant the military unresticted use of its AI technology.
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mmafighting.com Top stories ·
UFC expected to lose at least $30 million on White House card: ‘We will not profit’ from this event
TKO president Mark Shapiro addresses the costs of the UFC White House card ahead of the June 14 event
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hollywoodreporter.com Top stories ·
‘Heated Rivalry’ Season 2 Is Shooting This Summer, Expected to Air in Spring 2027
The Crave series, which airs on HBO Max in the U.S., received a second-season order quickly into its first-season run.
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tmz.com Top stories ·
Katherine Short Changed Her Name to Katherine Hartley to Avoid Harassment
Katherine Short thought she'd feel safer as a social worker by putting distance between herself and her famous father ... filing a petition to change her name in 2012.
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ft.com Top stories ·
US and Iran make ‘progress’ in nuclear talks, mediator says
Oman’s foreign minister says the two countries are set to meet again following round of negotiations in Geneva
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ign.com Tech ·
Stardew Valley Creator Unveils Two New Marriageable Characters Coming in 1.7 - IGN
Stardew Valley creator Eric Barone (ConcernedApe) has released a 10th anniversary video revealing, among other things, two brand new marriage candidates being added to the game in the upcoming patch 1.7.
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ms.now Top stories ·
‘Lying to their constituents’: Morning Joe fact checks Trump’s false economic claims
President Trump during his State of the Union claimed inflation was plummeting, gas was below $2 a gallon, beef prices were falling and incomes were rising fast. The Morning Joe panel fact checks Trump's claims
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Veteran airline stowaway strikes again, this time on a Newark-to-Milan flight
Svetlana Dali had previously been convicted of taking a ticketless New York-to-Paris journey in 2024.
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Mamdani responds after Trump calls out mayor over NYC's shoveling program IDs
The president drew comparisons to the identification required to shovel snow in Mamdani's New York City to legislation that he supports requiring require people to furnish photo identification in order to vote in national elections.
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si.com Top stories ·
Six NFL Storylines to Monitor With Free Agency and the Draft Ahead
Why teams are already turning their focus to the 2027 draft. Plus, Tyler Linderbaum’s market, Malik Wallis’s options and more from around the league.
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mediaite.com Top stories ·
Mexican UFC Fighter Tussles With Reporter Over Question About White House Event: ‘Why Would I Want to Be There?’
Mexican UFC fighter Brandon Moreno took exception to a question about potentially participating in the company's planned event at the White House.
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avclub.com Top stories ·
Jonathan Majors is reportedly filming an action movie for The Daily Wire
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bnonews.com Top stories ·
Mud volcano erupts near homes in Colombia; evacuations underway
A mud volcano has erupted in northwest Colombia, and authorities have ordered precautionary evacuations nearby, according to officials. No injuries have been reported. The eruption occurred Wednesday afternoon in San Juan de Urabá, a municipality in Antioquia department. Local officials said the mud volcano erupted near a municipal water treatment plant and close to homes. […]
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thedailybeast.com Top stories ·
Trump Aides Have 'Always' Wanted ICE Barbie Fired
Senior Republicans are urging Trump to dump his most embattled Cabinet member before November’s midterms.
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Live: Hillary Clinton testifies before Congress about Epstein relationship
The former US Secretary of State testifies she "had no idea" of Epstein crimes as she calls for President Trump to be questioned.
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post-gazette.com Top stories ·
For the first time since 2022, average U.S. long-term mortgage rate dips below 6%
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate slipped this week below 6% for the first time since late 2022, good news for home shoppers as the spring home-buying...
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‘They can't lose a single vote’: Republicans say a razor-thin majority has made them ‘untouchable’
A recent scandal involving Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, is testing a blunt dynamic with House Republicans: They can get away with just about anything — and leaders won’t call on them to resign.
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detroitnews.com Top stories ·
Trump demolishes East Wing of White House, plans ballroom
The East Wing of the White House was originally built in 1902 and greatly expanded in 1942.
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pbs.org Top stories ·
WATCH: Rep. Garcia says House Democrats want Trump to sit for deposition on Epstein ties
"Let’s get President Trump in front of our committee to answer the questions that are being asked across this country from survivors,” said Rep. Robert Garcia, the top Democrat on the Oversight panel.
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blogs.nvidia.com Tech ·
Horror Awakens in the Cloud: GeForce NOW Unleashes Capcom’s ‘Resident Evil Requiem’
Catch the launch of Capcom's 'Resident Evil: Requiem' and a special launch offer with the purchase of a 12-month Ultimate membership.
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nytco.com Tech ·
Introducing the Midi, a New Crossword Offering From New York Times Games | The New York Times Company
Today, we are excited to introduce the Midi Crossword, the newest subscriber-only addition to the New York Times Game portfolio, designed to be your go-to mid-sized crossword puzzle.
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foreignpolicy.com Top stories ·
Trump’s New Tariffs Are Also Illegal
The 1974 Trade Act was designed to counter long-gone problems.
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Research suggests mating direction bias between Neanderthals and humans
Scientists say DNA evidence indicates male Neanderthals and human females interbred more often than opposite
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prospect.org Top stories ·
The SOTU Clips That Should Prove Disastrous for Trump and the GOP - The American Prospect
Democrats should stream and broadcast the president’s odes to our economy over and over again.
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
Mortgage rates below 6% bring fresh hope to the housing market
Rates for home loans are in the 5-percent range for the first time in years. The psychological milestone may help kickstart the housing market.
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punchbowl.news Top stories ·
Thune declares ‘talking filibuster’ dead
Senate Majority Leader John Thune is facing relentless pressure from all directions as he navigates a politically perilous fight over the SAVE America Act.
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newrepublic.com Top stories ·
MAGA Activists Pitch Trump on Chilling “National Emergency” Plot
Pro-Trump activists say they’re in close contact about an executive order that would expand the president’s powers to intervene in elections.
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Man killed on speedboat off Cuba lived in U.S. for 20 years and had "obsessive" quest for Cuba's freedom, brother says
Michael Ortega Casanova is one of four people who were killed after people aboard a U.S.-registered speedboat allegedly opened fire on Cuba's border patrol.