Press review · Wednesday, 3 December 2025
03 December 2025
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newsweek.com Top stories ·
Exclusive: Iran Kurdish leader says ready to join war if US gives support
"We could remove the Iranian forces and control cities in Kurdish areas," Komala Party leader Abdulla Mohtadi told Newsweek.
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theatlantic.com Top stories ·
Why Trump Didn’t Plan for the Strait of Hormuz
In wartime, the enemy always gets a vote.
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ncaa.com Top stories ·
2026 SEC tournament: Bracket, schedule, scores for men's basketball
Here's everything you need to know for the 2026 SEC men's basketball tournament. Games are Wednesday, March 11 through Sunday, March 15.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Why is Kharg Island important? What to know about the Iranian island struck by the U.S.
Kharg Island is a small, heavily fortified, and strategically valuable island off Iran's northern coast.
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theverge.com Tech ·
MacBook Air M5 review: a small update for the ‘just right’ Mac
Still the best, unless you’re on a tighter budget.
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Minnesota braces for major winter storm; significant number of flights canceled or delayed at MSP Airport
There have been no big changes to the forecast overnight. Everything is still on track for Minnesota's significant winter storm with major impacts Saturday evening through Sunday.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
USA see off Canada to book World Baseball Classic semi-final with Dominican Republic
Aaron Judge doubled and Pete Crow-Armstrong and Brice Turang had two hits apiece as the United States beat Canada 5-3 on Friday night in the WBC quarters
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scmp.com Top stories ·
Will China’s yuan lift Strait of Hormuz blockade? Analysts urge caution
The world’s most vital energy artery has been largely paralysed since the launch of US-Israeli strikes on Iran last month.
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iowaparkleader.com Tech ·
Linux Finally Catches Up to Windows with a Game-Changing Performance Feature - Iowa Park Leader
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united24media.com Top stories ·
Moscow Reverts to 90s Communication Tools as Internet Outages Cause Chaos
Moscow outages drive demand for pagers, radios and landlines; businesses adapt as authorities cite security amid Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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newyorker.com Top stories ·
Trump’s Inexcusable Unpreparedness for the Iranian Oil Crisis
Donald Trump plunged the U.S. into a potentially disastrous war with Iran with no clear rationale or exit plan. He’s now flailing for ways to mitigate its economic consequences, John Cassidy writes.
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mprnews.org Top stories ·
Sunday snow blitz: Wide snowfall range, dangerous travel conditions likely across Minnesota
A powerful winter storm brings wind, heavy snow, and ice mixed in late Saturday through Sunday. A narrow band of super heavy snow could drop double digit snowfall totals.
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desertsun.com Top stories ·
Record heat wave coming to Palm Springs area
The temperature could approach 110 degrees in the Coachella Valley next week.
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
The US struck Kharg Island in Iran. Here's what to know
The overnight strikes did not impact the islands oil infrastructure, U.S. and Iranian officials said.
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espn.com Top stories ·
2026 NFL free agency: Five most improved teams, best signings
We picked out the teams that took the biggest steps forward this week through their signings and other moves -- including the 49ers.
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Iran war: What is happening on day 15 of US-Israel attacks?
US hits Iran’s Kharg island as it warns oil sites may be next if Tehran disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
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‘Deliberate attack’: explosion damages Jewish school in Amsterdam
Mayor condemns ‘cowardly act’ on south side of city that caused limited damage and no reported injuries
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Some Republicans warn Trump's SAVE America Act is doomed to fail as Senate tees up a vote
These senators see no way to get around the Senate's 60-vote threshold. Others in the GOP are frustrated that Trump appears more focused on this bill than on tackling the cost of living.
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independent.co.uk Top stories ·
Vance mocked for claiming Noem wasn’t fired from DHS but given ‘a great opportunity’
Donald Trump announced Noem’s departure from the DHS on Truth Social earlier this month, moments before she was set to appear at a law enforcement convention in Nashville
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bostonglobe.com Top stories ·
As teen charged with killing a Danvers woman awaits further evaluation, criminologists weigh in on adolescent killings - The Boston Globe
Juveniles who are involved in murder are highly different from adult offenders, partially because they are “psychologically and biologically immature,” one expert said.
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Are US flights safe? Feds say yes, but signs of danger are growing
As TSA officers work without pay amid a partial government shutdown, security experts say the threat of terror linked to the Iran war has risen.
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Man charged with selling stolen firearm used in Old Dominion shooting, officials say
The stolen gun used in the Old Dominion University was sold this week to the shooter for $100, according to a federal law enforcement affidavit.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Iranian drone attacks strain US air defenses as Ukraine pitches low-cost interceptors
The rapid spread of low-cost Iranian Shahed drones is forcing the U.S. and its allies to use expensive missile defenses to counter mass attacks.
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US Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq attacked with missile that hits helipad
The missile attack causes damage to the mission, according to sources, as smoke is seen rising from the building.
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thestar.com Top stories ·
Tehran threatens Middle East’s busiest port as Iran war enters its third week
Iran has fired hundreds of missiles and drones at Arab Gulf neighbours during the war.
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Fire and damage after strike on US embassy compound in Baghdad
A strike on the heavily fortified United States embassy compound in Baghdad caused a fire and damage to the complex.
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whathifi.com Tech ·
Forget Bose, JBL’s new wireless headphones promise flagship-beating battery life for less
Up to 50 hours of play time with noise cancelling on and 80 hours without
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nextbestpicture.com Top stories ·
Our Final 2026 Oscar Winner Predictions
It all comes down to this. This Sunday, March 15th, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) will announce the winners of the 98th Academy Awards. The presentation will air on ABC, and it’ll simultaneously stream on Hulu. So, who and what will win? The Next Best Picture team is here with their […]
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wtop.com Top stories ·
Montgomery County executive calls for 6% property tax rate hike to fund schools in budget proposal - WTOP News
As part of his final budget proposal as Montgomery County executive, Marc Elrich is recommending a 6% property tax rate increase he says is needed to fully fund Montgomery County Public Schools in the upcoming fiscal year.
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Trump’s war in Iran marks the culmination of his imperial presidency | Mohamad Bazzi
The path to this reckless war was paved by the collapse of accountability in Washington
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fortune.com Top stories ·
Ray Dalio: I've studied 500 years of history and fear we're entering the most dangerous phase of the 'Big Cycle' | Fortune
I believe the times ahead will be radically different from what most people have gotten used to—more like the era before 1945 than since.
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bbc.co.uk Top stories ·
Trump urges UK and others to send ships to help secure Strait of Hormuz after Iranian attacks - live updates
Meanwhile, sirens are triggered in Jerusalem, with the Israeli military saying it has detected new attacks from Iran.
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review: show off
Privacy, please.
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macrumors.com Tech ·
iPhone 17e vs. iPhone 16 Buyer's Guide: Which Low-Cost iPhone Should You Choose?
The iPhone 17e just joined the iPhone lineup. Apple continues to sell the iPhone 16 as an alternative low-cost option, and while the two devices share many core features, there are still more than 25 differences between them to be aware of. Following the launch of the iPhone 17 lineup and the iPhone Air, Apple discontinued the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, and reduced the price of the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus by $100.
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xda-developers.com Tech ·
A nasty Windows 11 bug is causing the C drive to become inaccessible in select devices, says Microsoft
There is a custom fix, but it's probably best to wait.
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rte.ie Tech ·
Four killed, 15 injured in Russian attacks on Kyiv
Russian drone and missile strikes near Ukraine's capital and several other regions have killed four people and wounded 15, authorities have said.
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golfchannel.com Top stories ·
Players Championship delays Saturday opening to public after nearby shooting
The gates to The Players Championship did not open until 9 a.m. ET because of “operational considerations.”
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thedailybeast.com Top stories ·
Trump’s Humiliating War Miscalculation Exposed
Trump was briefed several times on Iran’s intentions with the Strait of Hormuz, which has now become the country’s strongest leverage.
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abcnews.com Top stories ·
US beats Canada 5-3, advances to the World Baseball Classic semifinals
Aaron Judge doubled and Pete Crow-Armstrong and Brice Turang each had two hits as the United States beat Canada 5-3 on Friday night to reach the World Baseball Classic semifinals
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variety.com Top stories ·
Chalamet or Jordan? Oscars Betting Becoming a $100 Million-Plus Business With Kalshi and Polymarket
Oscar predictions have become big business, with users allowed to trade on who will win which category, who will show up, and what words will be said.
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deadline.com Top stories ·
‘Ready Or Not 2: Here I Come’ Leaves SXSW Cheering & Gasping At World Premiere
'Ready Or Not 2: Here I Come' Leaves SXSW Screaming & Gasping At World Premiere
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loudersound.com Top stories ·
Motorhead guitarist Phil Campbell dead at 64: “His legacy, music and the memories he created with so many will live on forever”
Phil Campbell passed away away following “a complex and major operation”
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businessinsider.com Top stories ·
I spent 17 hours at a legal conference. These were the 2 questions haunting lawyers about AI.
Billions of dollars are riding on lawyers moving faster with AI. But how many lawyers are actually using the tools?
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propublica.org Top stories ·
They Didn’t Want to Have C-Sections. A Judge Would Decide How They Gave Birth.
Two Florida women had to attend virtual court hearings while in labor to argue for their right to choose their own medical care. As their state pushes to expand some types of medical freedom, it has also constricted the rights of pregnant women.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
U.S. bombing of Kharg Island, Iran's critical oil hub, sparks new threats to target Gulf oil infrastructure
Iranian state media reported there was no damage to oil infrastructure on Kharg Island but warned about the consequences of "any attack" on its energy infrastructure.
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bleedingcool.com Tech ·
Pokémon GO Announces A New Slate of Gameplay For March 2026
Raikou features as the ultimate encounter for the GO Pass this March in Pokémon GO, while Kanto birds rule over Five-Star Raids.
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pbs.org Top stories ·
State Department slashes fee for renouncing U.S. citizenship by 80% to $450
After years of legal battles with several groups representing Americans wanting to give up their citizenship, the department on Friday published a final rule in the Federal Register that reduces the cost from $2,350 to $450.
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Entire families wiped out and towns emptied as Israel’s war on Lebanon intensifies
Communities displaced and destroyed while death toll rises faster than during any previous war in Lebanon
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kotaku.com Tech ·
Marathon Rolling Back Loud Gun Shot Change After Players Revolt
Update 1.0.0.4 made gunshots much louder and that has made the game deadlier for many
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Anthropic's top lawyer says AI will kill the legal profession's dreaded billable hour
Anthropic Jeff Bleich told a room full of Big Law lawyers to rethink their approach to billing clients. Execs from other big companies agreed.