Press review · Wednesday, 3 December 2025
03 December 2025
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Brave ROTC students credited with stopping deadly classroom shooting at Old Dominion
Officials praised the "brave" actions of ROTC students who confronted a gunman Thursday after he opened fire in a classroom on the campus of Old Dominion University, killing one person and injuring two others.
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deadline.com Top stories ·
‘I Love Boosters’ Review: Keke Palmer Deconstructs Capitalism With Absurdist Stakes In Boots Riley’s Surreal Sophomore Film
Boots Riley kicked off SXSW 2026 with a surreal, hyperpop love letter to creatives living under capitalism.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
BBC Audio | Global News Podcast | US aerial refuelling plane crashes in western Iraq
A recovery mission is underway after a US refuelling aircraft came down in western Iraq
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variety.com Top stories ·
Stephen Colbert’s Long ‘Late Show’ Goodbye Has Gone From Resistance to Ego Trip
John Lithgow, Bette Midler, Jimmy Fallon have all performed songs or poems for Colbert
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thefutureoftheforce.com Tech ·
Rocket League: Season 22 Premium Pass Revealed
Get ready for Rocket League Season 22! Discover new cosmetics and exciting cars like BMW M2 Racing and Zefira.
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macrumors.com Tech ·
iPhone 17e Hands-On: What's New and What's Not
Apple's latest low-cost iPhone launched yesterday, and we picked up the iPhone 17e to see how it compares to the iPhone 16e that came before it, and how it measures up to the iPhone 17 lineup. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. Apple didn't update the design of the iPhone 17e, so it still has the look of an iPhone 14, which is the iPhone that Apple used as a base for the iPhone 16e.
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cnbc.com Tech ·
Nintendo has jumped 18% this week as a surprise Pokémon hit drove hope it could boost Switch 2 sales
"Pokémon Pokopia" is only available on the Switch 2, with Nintendo's share price rally this week built on hopes this might drive sales of the flagship console.
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politico.eu Top stories ·
French soldier killed, several wounded in Iraq attack, Macron confirms
The French president said the war in Iran “cannot justify” a drone strike on troops involved in a counterterrorism training exercise in Kurdistan.
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Iran war: What is happening on day 13 of US-Israel attacks?
Cyberattacks, tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and rising oil prices are deepening the global consequences of the war.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Trump news at a glance: president shrugs off highest gas prices in years
Trump claims US makes ‘a lot of money’ when oil prices go up, but rising costs could become political liability – key US politics stories from 12 March
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Chinese Grand Prix 2026: George Russell tops practice
George Russell leads Kimi Antonelli to a Mercedes one-two in the only practice session at the Chinese Grand Prix before the sprint weekend starts to unfold.
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haaretz.com Top stories ·
Dozens wounded, one moderately, in Iranian missile strike in northern Israel
Sirens Sound in Southern Israel's Eilat After Iran Launches Missile Barrage. IDF Says It Struck Over 200 Targets in Iran in Past 24 Hours. Saudi Defense Ministry Says Two Drones Intercepted and Destroyed in Eastern Region
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Trump touted falling gas prices but now says 'we make a lot of money' as they go up
President Donald Trump's war with Iran is causing oil prices to rise and gas prices right along with them.
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timesofisrael.com Top stories ·
Michigan synagogue’s security preparations credited with saving lives
Temple Israel rabbi hails members of security team 'who neutralized the terrorist and saved everybody,' while praising teachers for following active shooter procedures
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mlb.com Top stories ·
The one pitcher Team Japan can't touch? That'd be Ohtani
MIAMI -- Shohei Ohtani is busy leading the way for the Japanese lineup at the World Baseball Classic -- but the two-way superstar is also getting ready for the 2026 MLB season as a pitcher. Ohtani threw a four-inning live batting practice session against Samurai Japan hitters at loanDepot park
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kqed.org Top stories ·
Parents of Burlingame 4-year-old Killed in Crash Sue City, Young Driver | KQED
Parents Xiaoming Fang and Ting Ting Liu alleged that the San Mateo County city created and failed to remedy a dangerous condition on public ground.
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apnews.com Top stories ·
Thiel brings his Antichrist lectures to the Vatican’s doorstep, and Catholic institutions back away
One of the hottest tickets in Rome these days is for a four-lecture series on the Antichrist being given by Silicon Valley tech billionaire Peter Thiel.
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pushsquare.com Tech ·
Highguard Joins the Great Concord in the Sky, Now Officially Delisted on PS5
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chicagobears.com Top stories ·
6 things we learned from Bears GM Ryan Poles
GM Ryan Poles spoke to the media Thursday at Halas Hall about the slew of roster moves the Bears have made in the first two days of the new league year.
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npr.org Top stories ·
China slams Trump's trade investigation, as it approves a 5-year economic plan
China's Foreign Ministry criticized the Trump administration's trade investigation as a "pretext" for tariffs. Meanwhile, China is moving ahead with a five-year plan that may rankle trade partners.
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independent.co.uk Top stories ·
Iran-US war live: Rescue mission underway after US military plane crash
Tehran said it will set region’s oil and gas “on fire” if there are attacks on its energy infrastructure
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wccftech.com Tech ·
Steam Machine Verified Requirements Target Native 1080p Resolution, 30 FPS Gameplay
At GDC 2026, Valve has officially set its requirements for the Steam Machine Verified badge, targeting native 1080p resolution. This resolution floor aligns with early analysis of the system's specifications, which highlighted how 4K@60 FPS gameplay on the system would rely heavily on AMD FSR upscaling. During a talk held this week, Valve confirmed again that all Steam Deck Verified games will also be Steam Machine Verified, with the same input expectations as the handheld. The biggest surprise, however, is in the required performance level - native 1080p resolution at 30 FPS - a far cry from the reveal's messaging […]
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yougov.com Top stories ·
‘Sinners’ is Americans’ top pick for Best Picture at the 2026 Oscars
19% of Americans think “Sinners” should win Best Picture and 17% say it will win. “Frankenstein” and "F1" are the next most common preferred winners (7% and 6%, respectively).
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ft.com Top stories ·
The Iranian school bombing and the information war
Evidence suggests that the US was most likely to be behind the attack that killed over 100 children
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tmz.com Top stories ·
'Southern Hospitality' Star Grace Lilly Arrested On Drug Charges
"Southern Hospitality" star Grace Lilly was arrested Tuesday ... and it looks like drugs were allegedly involved.
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Trump administration denounces CNN for airing messages from Iranian leaders
The Trump administration is denouncing CNN for airing a portion of the new Iranian supreme leader's first public statement since he got the job.
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At Her Home Rink, Gold-Medalist Alysa Liu Inspires Oakland Fans to Pick Up Skates | KQED
As the Bay Area celebrates the Olympian’s homecoming, young skaters at Oakland’s Ice Center dream of following her path.
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timesofindia.indiatimes.com Top stories ·
‘Not going to close’: Iran’s UN envoy contradicts Mojtaba Khamenei over Strait of Hormuz remarks - The Times of India
Middle East News: Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations said Tehran does not plan to close the Strait of Hormuz, appearing to strike a more measured tone after remark.
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techcrunch.com Tech ·
Alexa+ gets a new 'adults only' personality option that curses but won't do NSFW content | TechCrunch
The new Sassy style can curse and roast you, but the fun ends there.
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ms.now Top stories ·
The question isn’t whether Trump is clueless about the war in Iran, it’s why
Too often, the president doesn’t appear to understand the conditions in Iran. The White House’s information bubble doesn’t appear to be helping.
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ft.com Top stories ·
‘Sitting ducks’: oil tankers trapped in Gulf as Iran widens attacks on shipping
Operators face growing risks whether they stay or flee through Strait of Hormuz
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fox5dc.com Top stories ·
Victim killed in Old Dominion University shooting identified as Lt. Col. Brandon Shah
The victim killed in a shooting at Old Dominion University on Thursday has been identified as a military science professor and ROTC instructor at the school.
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
Wild weather sweeps the US, with more storms and heat in the forecast
March roared into the US and the wild weather is lingering into mid-month, ranging from extreme heat to storms and snow.
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npr.org Top stories ·
The Trump administration's crackdown on immigrant truckers shifts into higher gear
The White House wants tougher rules for commercial licenses after several high-profile crashes involving foreign-born drivers. But critics say that would do little to make the nation's roads safer.
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ign.com Tech ·
Forza Horizon 6’s Tokyo City Is So Big and Detailed That it Had its Own Development Team | IGN First - IGN
How Forza Horizon 6’s Japan shapes to be bigger and better than anything that has come before it.
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apple.com Tech ·
Apple Arcade adds DREDGE+ and Unpacking+ to its catalog in April
Apple Arcade adds award-winning games DREDGE+ and Unpacking+ to its catalog in April, plus a Star Wars update to Disney SpellStruck.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Miami (Ohio) dealt 1st loss of season by UMass in MAC tourney
No. 20 Miami (Ohio) suffered its first defeat with a shocking 87-83 loss to UMass in its first game of the Mid-American Conference tournament Thursday.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Geno Smith says Jets getting 'better player' than one who left
Saying he's confident, but not arrogant, New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith vowed to be better than ever in his second stint with the team.
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Ex-rapper Balendra Shah sweeps to power in Nepal landslide election victory
Rastriya Swatantra Party, founded just four years ago, set to dominate new parliament with near two-thirds majority.
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wtkr.com Top stories ·
Community mourns, questions remain as FBI takes over investigation into deadly shooting on Old Dominion campus
CBS News is reporting that the shooter was identified as former Virginia National Guardsman Mohamed Bailor Jalloh. The FBI says this incident is being investigated as a terror-related attack.
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nytimes.com Top stories ·
Kyler Murray signs 1-year deal with Vikings as 2-time Pro Bowl QB gets fresh start
Murray was released Wednesday after seven years with the Cardinals. The No. 1 pick in the 2019 draft now joins a talented Vikings roster.
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49ers.com Top stories ·
49ers Sign Six-Time Pro Bowl WR Mike Evans to Three-Year Deal
The San Francisco 49ers today announced they have signed WR Mike Evans to a three-year deal.
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clickondetroit.com Top stories ·
What we know about the suspect in the West Bloomfield temple attack
Department of Homeland Security sources told Local 4 that 41-year-old Ayman Mohamad Ghazali, a naturalized U.S. citizen born in Lebanon, was identified as the man who drove a truck into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield.
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hollywoodreporter.com Top stories ·
Oscars 2026: Inside the A-List Parties and Events (Updating)
All the highlights from Hollywood's biggest and busiest week.
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Suspect in Michigan synagogue attack lost family in recent airstrike in Lebanon, source says. Here's what we know.
The attacker rammed a vehicle into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield and was confronted and killed by security, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said.
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fortune.com Top stories ·
The U.S. Mint dropped the olive branch from the dime. What does that mean for the country? | Fortune
The eagle turned to the olive branch to show the nation's preference for peace over war.
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france24.com Top stories ·
Oil holds above $100 and stocks fall as Khamenei targets Hormuz
Oil prices held around $100 Friday and most equity markets dropped after Iran's leader called for the blocking of the crucial Strait of Hormuz and opening up of new fronts in the war against the United…
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UFC fighters to train FBI agents at Quantico
UFC fighters will visit the FBI academy in Quantico, Virginia, this weekend for a training seminar on techniques and tactics and preparing for competition.
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wral.com Top stories ·
Duke shows its championship mettle in comeback win over Florida State
The top-seeded Blue Devils played without two injured starters in point guard Caleb Foster and center Patrick Ngongba.
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nintendoeverything.com Tech ·
Famitsu sales (3/2/26 - 3/8/26) - first week sales revealed for Pokemon Pokopia
The latest Japanese hardware sales from Famitsu are as follows: Switch 2 – 127,508 Switch OLED – 10,245 PS5 Digital Edition – 9,569 Switch Lite – 7,136 Switch – 6,389 PS5 Pro – 3,803 PS5 – 3,447 Xbox Series X – 235 Xbox Series X Digital Edition – 159 Xbox Series S – 92 PS4 – 29 For comparison’s sake,...