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How 2 killings exposed the depths of cartels’ grip in Mexico’s Michoacan state

December 3, 2025

By MARÍA VERZA and FERNANDA PESCE - Associated Press

Two recent killings — one of an outspoken representative of the lime growers, the other a popular mayor standing up to the cartels — in Mexico’s western Michoacan state have sent a clear message that organized crime is in charge, something residents have known for years. Now under pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, who has shown his willingness to launch military attacks against the cartels in the Caribbean and has offered to send the U.S. military to Mexico, President Claudia Sheinbaum faces increasing pressure to solve a puzzle no other leader has been able to. Years of failed tactics have left residents skeptical that the government will offer a solution.

Antetokounmpo undergoes MRI after leaving Bucks’ game with Pistons due to right calf strain

December 3, 2025

By STEVE MEGARGEE - AP Sports Writer

Giannis Antetokounmpo left the Milwaukee Bucks’ game with the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night after straining his right calf in the first quarter. Milwaukee coach Doc Rivers said after the Bucks’ 113-109 victory that Antetokounmpo was undergoing an MRI. Rivers added that he believed the Bucks had ruled out the possibility that Antetokounmpo had injured his Achilles tendon on the play. The two-time MVP had just assisted on AJ Green’ layup less than three minutes into the game when he headed back up the court and slipped in the painted area.

Lawmakers to hear from Navy admiral who ordered attack that killed boat strike survivors

December 3, 2025

By STEPHEN GROVES and LISA MASCARO - Associated Press

The Navy admiral who reportedly issued orders to fire upon survivors of an attack on an alleged drug boat is set to brief Congress. Lawmakers overseeing national security are expected to receive a classified briefing Thursday from Adm. Frank “Mitch” Bradley about the boat strike. It’s a potentially crucial moment in the unfolding investigation into how Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth handled the military operation in international waters near Venezuela. Lawmakers are seeking a full accounting after The Washington Post reported that Bradley on Sept. 2 had ordered an attack on two survivors to comply with Hegseth’s directive to “kill everybody.”

Cowboys-Chiefs Thanksgiving matchup on CBS is the most-watched regular-season NFL game ever

December 3, 2025

By JOE REEDY - AP Sports Writer

The Dallas Cowboys’ 31-28 win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Thanksgiving Day was the most-watched regular-season game in NFL history. CBS reports the game averaged 57.23 million viewers. The early game between Green Bay and Detroit also drew big numbers, averaging 47.7 million viewers. This makes it the second-most watched regular-season game since Fox began carrying the NFL in 1994.

Raccoon goes on drunken rampage in Virginia liquor store and passes out on bathroom floor

December 3, 2025

AP

A raccoon broke into a closed Virginia liquor store and drank alcohol from the bottom shelves over the weekend. An animal control officer says the raccoon was found Saturday passed out next to the store’s toilet. The officers says the raccoon then sobered up after a few hours. Officials say they released him back into the wild. Officials say the raccoon had zero signs of injury after the break-in.

Rescuers race in search for survivors after last week’s floods in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand

December 3, 2025

By BINSAR BAKKARA and NINIEK KARMINI - Associated Press

Rescue teams are racing to reach communities isolated by last week’s catastrophic floods and landslides in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand as over 900 people remained missing. The economic damage was becoming more clear Wednesday. And concerns have emerged in Indonesia, the hardest hit country, that deforestation may have contributed to the disaster. Residents and emergency workers in the capital of West Sumatra said large piles of neatly cut timber were found among the debris. A minister said the government was investigating alleged illegal logging operations that could have worsened the impact along with extreme weather.

Trump targets Minnesota’s Somali community with harsh words and policies

December 3, 2025

By STEVE KARNOWSKI - Associated Press

President Donald Trump and his top officials have recently criticized Minnesota’s Somali community, drawing attention to immigrants from the war-torn East African country. This comes as federal authorities plan a targeted immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota focusing on Somali immigrants living unlawfully in the U.S. Minnesota has the largest Somali American population, with an estimated 84,000 residents in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. Local Somali leaders and allies have pushed back against Trump’s plans — and against blaming the broader community for recent fraud cases in public programs.

FACT FOCUS: Trump says tariffs can eventually replace federal income taxes. Experts disagree

December 3, 2025

By MELISSA GOLDIN - Associated Press

President Donald Trump has long praised tariffs as key to increasing wealth in the United States, idealizing Gilded Age policies that preceded the implementation of a modern federal income tax. Among the potential benefits, Trump claims, is the ability to replace revenue from federal income taxes with money the U.S. is taking in from tariffs — a concept he has touted since his 2024 presidential campaign, most recently at a Cabinet meeting Tuesday. But tariff revenue doesn’t even come close to where it would need to be if federal income taxes were eliminated. Experts say such a plan isn’t feasible.

A vocal Jeffrey Epstein accuser is urging judges to unseal his court records

December 3, 2025

By MICHAEL R. SISAK and LARRY NEUMEISTER - Associated Press

One of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’s most vocal accusers is urging judges to grant the Justice Department’s request unseal to records from their federal sex trafficking cases, saying that “only transparency is likely to lead to justice.” Annie Farmer weighed in through her lawyer, Sigrid S. McCawley, after the judges asked for input from victims before ruling on whether the records should be made public under a new law requiring the government to open its files on the late financier and his longtime confidante. Farmer and other victims fought for the passage of the law, known as the Epstein Files Transparency Act.

Ex-missionary from Ohio charged with sexually abusing 4 children in Haiti

December 3, 2025

By PETER SMITH and JULIE CARR SMYTH - Associated Press

A former missionary with an Ohio-based ministry has been indicted on federal charges of engaging in illicit sexual conduct with four different minors in Haiti over multiple years. Jeriah Mast of Millersburg, Ohio, was indicted for alleged actions during multiple visits to Haiti between 2002 and 2019. Authorities say Mast admitted to abusing about 30 victims in Haiti and more in Ohio. He worked part of that time for Millersburg-based Christian Aid Ministries, which coordinates missionary activities for Amish, conservative Mennonite and related groups. It marks the second court case against Mast. He received nine years in prison in 2019 after pleading guilty to sexually abusing two minors in Ohio, drawing early release in October.

Pentagon knew boat attack left survivors but still launched a follow-on strike, AP sources say

December 3, 2025

By LISA MASCARO - Associated Press

The Pentagon knew there were survivors after a September attack on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean Sea and the U.S. military still carried out a follow-up strike. That’s according to two people familiar with the matter who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to discuss it publicly. They say the rationale for the second strike was that it was needed to sink the vessel. The Trump administration says all 11 people aboard were killed. One of the people says what remains unclear was who ordered the strikes and whether Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was involved.

More angst-filled coaching changes are inevitable unless college football overhauls its calendar

December 3, 2025

By MARK LONG - AP Sports Writer

Lane Kiffin’s awkward and angst-filled departure from Ole Miss will happen again. It’s inevitable unless college administrators and football coaches agree to reimagine an imperfect calendar that has been a mess for decades. Under the current format, national signing day happens during conference championship week, the transfer portal opens during the College Football Playoff and some coaches are secretly interviewing for other jobs before Halloween. No one has an ideal solution. Even the thought of adopting an NFL-like format seems flawed.

Doctor who sold ketamine to ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry gets 2 1/2 years in prison

December 3, 2025

The Associated Press,

FILE – Dr. Salvador Plasencia leaves federal court on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 in Los Angeles, after pleading guilty to giving ketamine to Matthew Perry, leading up to the actor’s 2023 overdose death. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File) LOS ANGELES (AP) — A doctor who pleaded guilty to selling ketamine to Matthew Perry in the weeks before the “Friends” star’s overdose death was…

Wisconsin Supreme Court to decide whether local jails can hold immigrants for ICE

December 3, 2025

By SCOTT BAUER - Associated Press

A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court has agreed to take a case brought by the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of an immigrant rights group. The lawsuit argues that it is illegal for local Wisconsin jails to hold immigrant detainees at the request of federal authorities. The Wisconsin lawsuit comes as federal agents have launched high-profile immigration crackdowns in cities including Chicago and Charlotte, North Carolina. The enforcement tactics have been met with protests and lawsuits. A majority of justices on the Wisconsin Supreme Court voted Wednesday to take the ACLU case directly as an original action, rather than have it first work its way through lower courts.

Lions and Cowboys need a win in Thursday night matchup to improve position in NFL playoff picture

December 3, 2025

By LARRY LAGE - AP Sports Writer

The Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are the top two teams in the hunt for an NFC wild card and are still holding on to hopes to compete for division championships. Detroit hosts Dallas on Thursday night and the winner will improve its position in the playoff picture, while the loser may not have time to recover from the setback over the last month of the regular season. After starting 5-2, the two-time defending NFC North champions have lost three of five to fall behind division-leading Chicago and second-place Green Bay. Dallas has a winning record for the first time this year.

Former NBA champion and Clemson player Elden Campbell dies at 57

December 3, 2025

By STEVE REED - AP Sports Writer

Elden Campbell, a center who played 15 seasons in the NBA — including nine with the Los Angeles Lakers — and later won a championship with the Detroit Pistons, has died. He was 57. Campbell’s family informed the Pistons of the death, telling the team that he died on Monday. No cause was given. Campbell was born in Los Angeles and excelled at Morningside High before heading to Clemson. He was selected in the first round of the 1990 NBA draft by his hometown Lakers. He played nine seasons in Los Angeles, but didn’t win a championship ring until 2004 with the Pistons.

The PlayStation turns 30: Looking back at the console that gave us Lara Croft and ‘The Last of Us’

December 3, 2025

By MARK KENNEDY - AP Entertainment Writer

Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show earlier this year featured a stage design resembling a giant PlayStation controller. This nod to Sony’s console, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary, highlights its cultural impact. From Hollywood films to music videos, PlayStation has transcended gaming. Sony’s strategy involved targeting teens and young adults, making gaming cool and accessible. The PlayStation 2 became the bestselling console, while the PS4 stabilized the brand after a PS3 stumble. PlayStation’s influence now extends to movies, TV shows, fashion, and even tattoos, reflecting its deep connection with fans.

Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth’s use of Signal posed risk to US personnel, AP sources say

December 3, 2025

The Associated Press,

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks to senior military leaders at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025 in Quantico, Va. WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon’s watchdog found that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth put U.S. personnel and their mission at risk when he used the Signal messaging app to convey sensitive information about a military strike against Houthi militants…

Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels’ status for Vikings game won’t be known until Friday

December 3, 2025

By HOWARD FENDRICH - AP National Writer

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels still has not been cleared for contact and his status for Sunday’s game at the Minnesota Vikings is up in the air. Commanders coach Dan Quinn said he won’t know whether Daniels can play this week until Friday. Daniels has missed Washington’s past three games with a dislocated left elbow — and has been absent for a total of six of the club’s 12 games this season. The Commanders have lost seven games in a row, a year after going 12-5 during the regular season and making it all the way to the NFC title game, with Daniels appearing in all 20 of their games.

House Republicans subpoena Jack Smith for closed-door interview about his prosecutions of Trump

December 3, 2025

By ERIC TUCKER - Associated Press

The Republican-led House Judiciary Committee has subpoenaed former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith for a closed-door interview later this month even though he had earlier volunteered to appear for an open hearing about his prosecutions of President Donald Trump. The committee’s Republican chairman, Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio, directed Smith in a letter dated Wednesday to appear for a private deposition on Dec. 17 as part of the panel’s investigations into the prosecutor’s work. A lawyer for Smith says the prosecutor offered nearly six weeks ago to appear before the committee in an open hearing but would nonetheless appear as scheduled for the deposition.

The World Cup draw is usually a spectacle. This time, FIFA hopes bigger is better

December 3, 2025

By RONALD BLUM - AP Sports Writer

A record 64 nations will be in Friday’s World Cup draw as FIFA expands the tournament from 32 to 48 teams. This means 104 games instead of 64, running from June 11 to July 19 across the U.S., Mexico and Canada. The final will be at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, aims to win consecutive World Cups. Newcomers include Cape Verde and Curaçao. Ticket prices are at a record high, with concerns about affordability. Weather could impact games, with only four U.S. venues having roofs. The draw will be hosted by Heidi Klum, Kevin Hart and Danny Ramirez.

D-Day veteran Charles Shay, who saved lives on Omaha Beach, dies at 101 in France

December 3, 2025

By SYLVIE CORBET and JEFFREY SCHAEFFER - Associated Press

Decorated Native American veteran Charles Shay has died at age 101 in France. Shay was a 19-year-old U.S. Army medic when he landed on Omaha Beach on D-Day and helped save lives. Shay’s longtime friend and carer Marie-Pascale Legrand said that Shay died at his home on Wednesday in Bretteville-L’Orgueilleuse in France’s Normandy region. Shay was from the Penobscot tribe and from Indian Island in the U.S. state of Maine. He was awarded the Silver Star for repeatedly plunging into the sea and carrying critically wounded soldiers to relative safety. He also received France’s highest award, the Legion of Honor, in 2007. Shay had been living in France since 2018 not far from the shores of Normandy.

What to know about Somalia as Trump wants Somalis in the US to leave

December 3, 2025

The Associated Press

U.S. President Donald Trump has called Somali immigrants living in the United States “garbage” and wants them to leave. He has claimed without offering evidence that “they contribute nothing.” The crude language came Tuesday after a person familiar with the planning said federal authorities were preparing an immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota primarily focusing on Somali immigrants. Somalia is also one of the countries where the Trump administration this week paused all immigration applications. The Horn of Africa nation remains fragile after three decades of civil war and ongoing threats by al-Qaida affiliate al-Shabab. Climate change makes the country even more vulnerable.

Trump plans to weaken vehicle mileage rules that limit air pollution

December 3, 2025

By MATTHEW DALY and ALEXA ST. JOHN - Associated Press

President Donald Trump is expected to announce a proposal to weaken vehicle mileage rules for the auto industry. That would ease pressure on automakers to control pollution from gasoline-powered cars and trucks. Trump is set to announce the plan later Wednesday. The proposal would significantly reduce fuel economy requirements through he 2031 model years. Those requirements set rules on how far new vehicles need to travel on a gallon of gasoline. Word about Trump’s impending action comes from several people familiar with the White House plans. They’re not authorized to discuss the matter publicly because the proposal hasn’t been announced and spoke on condition of anonymity.

What to know about the hepatitis B shot — and why Trump officials are targeting it

December 3, 2025

By MIKE STOBBE - AP Medical Writer

A federal vaccine advisory committee this week is expected to discuss whether newborns should still get the hepatitis B vaccine — the first shot found to prevent cancer. Federal health recommendations now suggest that all babies be vaccinated against the liver infection in their first day of life, but U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s committee on Thursday is expected to change that. Changing the recommendation would contradict previous public health advice, and some medical and public health experts are alarmed. It’s not clear what the committee is considering, but the American Academy of Pediatrics will still urge a birth dose.

Republicans brace for tough midterms after Tennessee special election

December 3, 2025

By MEG KINNARD and JOEY CAPPELLETTI - Associated Press

Republicans have held onto a conservative U.S. House district in Tennessee. But that victory in a special election Tuesday came only after a late burst of national spending and high-profile campaigning. Republican Matt Van Epps defeated Democrat Aftyn Behn by 9 percentage points for the seat vacated by a Republican who retired over the summer and had won reelection in 2024 by 21 points. Epps’ tighter margin is contributing to a gloomy outlook for the GOP going into the 2026 midterms that will determine control of Congress. Republicans will need to defend much more vulnerable seats if they want to keep their House majority.

Border agents launch immigration crackdown in New Orleans

December 3, 2025

By JACK BROOK and SARA CLINE - Associated Press/Report for America

The Department of Homeland Security is launching a new immigration crackdown in New Orleans. A Homeland Security official says the operation that got underway Wednesday will target violent criminals. The crackdown is the latest expansion of the Trump administration’s immigration sweeps that have unfolded in other U.S. cities. Immigration officials have blanketed big cities and small towns across the nation since January while carrying out President Donald Trump’s aggressive mass deportation efforts. In New Orleans, immigration lawyers say they have been inundated with calls and some businesses have posted signs barring federal agents from entry. Louisiana’s Republican governor is welcoming the crackdown.

Billionaire spacewalker is back before the Senate seeking NASA’s top job

December 3, 2025

By MARCIA DUNN - AP Aerospace Writer

Billionaire spacewalker Jared Isaacman is back before the Senate after being yanked and then renominated by President Donald Trump for NASA’s top job. Isaacman appeared before the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee on Wednesday, eight months after his first nomination hearing. Isaacman told the panel that NASA needs “full-time leadership” as it prepares to send astronauts back to the moon. Isaacman was within days of being confirmed by the Senate as NASA’s 15th administrator when Trump pulled his nomination in May. The president renominated Isaacman last month. The tech entrepreneur has rocketed into orbit twice with SpaceX, buying his own flights.

Yemen’s Houthis release mariners held since July ship attack

December 3, 2025

By JON GAMBRELL - Associated Press

Yemen’s Houthi rebels say they have released mariners they have held since an attack in July on the ship Eternity C in the Red Sea. The Houthis said Wednesday via their al-Masirah satellite news channel that Oman had taken custody of the mariners. Oman did not immediately acknowledge the release. However, a Royal Oman Air Force jet landed earlier Wednesday in Sanaa, the Yemeni capital held for over a decade by the rebels. The Philippines on Tuesday said it expected Filipino mariners held by the Houthis since the attack to be released.

It’s time to unpack Spotify Wrapped. Here’s how the music streamer compiled your 2025 recap

December 3, 2025

By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS - AP Business Writer

The end of 2025 is almost upon us. And it’s time to unpack Spotify Wrapped. On Wednesday, the music streaming giant delivered its annual recap — giving its hundreds of millions of users worldwide a look at the top songs, artists, podcasts and other audio they listened to over the past year. Spotify isn’t the only platform to roll out a yearly glimpse of data collected from consumers’ online lives. But since its launch about a decade ago, Wrapped has become one of the most anticipated. And Spotify is billing the 2025 edition to be the biggest yet, with a host of new features it hopes may also address some disappointments users had last year.

The top 2025 immigration photos by AP’s photojournalists

December 3, 2025

By The Associated Press

Dozens of migrants sat on long benches on a U.S. military plane as it waited to leave the West Texas airport. They were shackled and handcuffed yet dressed casually, mostly in jeans and sweatshirts. All wore light blue surgical masks. One man, an eyebrow raised, looked straight at Associated Press photographer Christian Chavez as the deportation flight sat on the…

SideChannel Announces Preliminary Fiscal Year 2025 Results

December 3, 2025

ACCESS Newswire

Financial results conference call on Wednesday, December 3 @ 4:30 P.M. ETWORCESTER, MA / ACCESS Newswire / December 3, 2025 / SideChannel, Inc. (OTCQB:SDCH) (“SideChannel”), a leading provider of cybersecurity services and technology to emerging and middle market companies, today announced its preliminary, unaudited financial results for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025.Preliminary Fiscal Year 2025 Highlights●Revenue of $7.4…

Hamas preparing to hand over more remains as Israel plans to allow Palestinians to exit Gaza

December 3, 2025

By JULIA FRANKEL and SAMY MAGDY - Associated Press

Hamas on Wednesday released a statement saying it would hand over the remains of a hostage as Israel said it will start letting Palestinians leave Gaza through the long-closed Rafah border crossing, signs the U.S.-backed ceasefire was holding despite an earlier glitch over returned remains. An Israeli official speaking to the AP said that Rafah would only be open for exiting Palestinians, a claim Egypt denied. The first phase of the plan is supposed to wind down with the return of the two remaining hostages. Following the exchanges, the 20-point plan calls for creating an international stabilization force, forming a technocratic Palestinian government and disarming Hamas.

Rivermark Community Credit Union Expands Subservicing Relationship with Dovenmuehle

December 3, 2025

Dovenmuehle

LAKE ZURICH, Ill., Dec. 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. (DMI), a leading mortgage subservicing company, announced today that Rivermark Community Credit Union has expanded its partnership with DMI. Under this expanded relationship, Dovenmuehle will provide subservicing for Rivermark’s growing portfolio of mortgage loans, supporting the credit union’s expanding membership base and ensuring an exceptional servicing experience for…

Marine robotics firm will resume deep-sea search for MH370 plane that vanished a decade ago

December 3, 2025

AP

Malaysia’s transport ministry has announced that a private firm will resume the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 later this month. Texas-based Ocean Infinity will conduct the deep-sea hunt under a “no-find, no-fee” contract with Malaysia’s government. The firm first searched for the plane in 2018 but found nothing. The search was halted in April due to bad weather. Ocean Infinity will be paid $70 million only if wreckage is discovered. The Boeing 777 disappeared on March 8, 2014, with 239 people on board. The search will focus on targeted areas in the Indian Ocean.

Pete Hegseth faces deepening scrutiny from Congress over boat strikes

December 3, 2025

By STEPHEN GROVES and LISA MASCARO - Associated Press

The scrutiny over Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s leadership at the Pentagon has been a long time coming on Capitol Hill. Hegseth barely squeaked through his Senate confirmation process at the start of the year. And lawmakers have been uneasy about the lack of information flowing from the Pentagon to Congress. Now, lawmakers have announced an investigation into a military strike on a boat in the Caribbean that some have said raises questions of potential war crimes. Hegseth has chided those second-guessing his actions. And President Donald Trump is standing by Hegseth, whose Cabinet position is among the most important. But Democratic voices in Congress are calling for Hegseth’s resignation.

Europeans accuse Putin of feigning interest in peace after talks with US envoys

December 3, 2025

By LORNE COOK and ILLIA NOVIKOV - Associated Press

Ukraine and its European allies have accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of feigning interest in peace efforts after five hours of talks with U.S. envoys at the Kremlin produced no breakthrough. Ukraine’s foreign minister urged Putin to “stop wasting the world’s time.” The remarks reflect the high tensions and gaping gulf that remain between Russia on one side and Ukraine and its European allies on the other over how to end the war. Moscow started the conflict when it invaded its neighbor nearly four years ago. A day earlier, Putin accused the Europeans of sabotaging the U.S.-led peace efforts and warned that, if provoked, Russia would be ready for war with Europe.

The Crypto Company Enters Agreement to Eliminate Nearly $4 Million in Legacy Convertible Debt Through Strategic Restructuring With AJB Capital Investments

December 3, 2025

ACCESS Newswire

MALIBU, CA / ACCESS Newswire / December 3, 2025 / The Crypto Company (OTCID:CRCW) (“TCC”), a public company focused on digital-asset infrastructure, Web3, and AI initiatives, today announced that it has entered into a comprehensive restructuring agreement with its long-time financing partner, AJB Capital Investments LLC, with the intent of removing approximately $4 million of legacy convertible debt from its…

Edmunds SUV comparison: New Toyota RAV4 vs Honda CR-V

December 3, 2025

By BRADLEY IGER - Edmunds

Compact SUVs have become an extremely popular choice for folks who need a vehicle that can do it all without compromising everyday usability. And in this hotly contested segment, the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V are among the best of the breed. The CR-V has been a top pick for many years, but Toyota has fully redesigned the RAV4 for 2026. Are these updates enough to overtake its longstanding rival? Edmunds’ experts put these two class leaders to the test to declare a winner.

Trump-backed Republican Matt Van Epps wins US House special election in Tennessee

December 3, 2025

By JONATHAN MATTISE and KRISTIN M. HALL - Associated Press

Republican Matt Van Epps has won a special election in Tennessee for a seat in the U.S. House. Van Epps was backed by President Donald Trump. He defeated Democratic state Rep. Aftyn Behn to keep the 7th Congressional District in the GOP column. But the comparatively slim margin of victory fueled Democratic hopes for next year’s midterm elections. The special election followed Republican Rep. Mark Green’s resignation this summer. The race saw a surge in spending, with Van Epps receiving over $1 million from the Trump-backing super PAC MAGA Inc. The House Majority PAC supported Behn with $1 million.

BioLargo Subsidiary BEST Featured in Chemical Engineering Magazine for PFAS Breakthrough

December 3, 2025

ACCESS Newswire

Lake Stockholm, NJ AEC System Delivered and Preparing to Go LiveWESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA / ACCESS Newswire / December 3, 2025 / BioLargo, Inc. (OTCQX:BLGO), a cleantech innovator focused on sustainable water and environmental solutions, announced that its subsidiary, BioLargo Equipment Solutions & Technologies, Inc., has been prominently featured in Chemical Engineering magazine for its advances in electrostatic PFAS (“forever chemicals”) treatment…

Ryde Announces Pricing of US$14 Million Offerings – Comprising US$12 Million Private Placement and US$2 Million Registered Direct Offering

December 3, 2025

ACCESS Newswire

SINGAPORE, SG / ACCESS Newswire / December 3, 2025 / Ryde Group Ltd (NYSE American:RYDE) (” Ryde ” or the ” Company “), a leading technology platform for mobility and quick commerce headquartered in Singapore, announced that it has entered into a securities purchase agreement with several investors for a private placement of 33,334,000 Class A ordinary shares and a…

GrocerIQ Holdings (OTC:GRIQ) Announces Patent-Pending Physical AI Technology for Automated Micro-Grocery Retail

December 3, 2025

ACCESS Newswire

MIAMI BEACH, FL / ACCESS Newswire / December 3, 2025 / GrocerIQ Holdings, Inc. announced today that a patent application has been filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for advanced technology supporting AI-driven micro-grocery environments and sensor-based retail automation. The filing covers core elements of GrocerIQ’s Physical AI platform, designed to enable automated inventory management, real-time…

XTransfer Launches Industry-First Whitepaper on Unified Global B2B Trade Settlement and Risk Control Network

December 3, 2025

Media Outreach

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 December 2025 – XTransfer, World’s Leading B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform, announces the publication of the industry’s first Unified Global B2B Trade Settlement Network and Risk Control Platform Whitepaper. The whitepaper presents an end-to-end framework designed to resolve long-standing inefficiencies in B2B cross-border payments and establish a secure, scalable, and standardized…

From Tickets to Takeoff: Gig-Tripping Made Seamless with viagogo and Booking.com

December 3, 2025

Business Wire

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dec 3, 2025–viagogo, the leading global secondary ticketing marketplace, today announced a new partnership with Booking.com, one of the world’s largest travel platforms, to make event-going even more seamless. Through the industry-first partnership, fans purchasing tickets on viagogo can now easily add hotels, flights, rental cars, attractions, and more through Booking.com – turning a bucket list gig into a…

Pope Leo XIV shares his thoughts on the conclave, reflects on spirituality and future travels

December 3, 2025

By NICOLE WINFIELD - Associated Press

Pope Leo XIV has shared his thoughts during the conclave that elected him, saying he resigned himself to the inevitable and put the rest in God’s hands. Speaking to the press aboard his plane on Tuesday, Leo said he took a deep breath and told God to lead the way. He was returning from his inaugural trip to Turkey and Lebanon. Leo discussed various topics, including international issues and his spirituality. He urged dialogue over military threats on Venezuela and expressed hopes for future travels in Africa and South America. Leo’s remarks revealed his comfort with the media and his sense of humor.

World shares are mixed as steady bond yields, rebound for bitcoin push US stocks higher

December 3, 2025

By ELAINE KURTENBACH - AP Business Writer

World shares are mixed after U.S. stocks held steadier as both bond yields and bitcoin stabilized. U.S. futures and oil prices advanced early Wednesday. Most Asian benchmarks got a lift from gains for technology companies, while Chinese markets declined. On Tuesday, the S&P 500 rose 0.2% and the Dow industrials added 0.4%. The Nasdaq composite climbed 0.6%. Boeing was one of the strongest forces lifting the market after it gave an encouraging forecast for how much cash it will earn next year. Treasury yields eased following their jumps the day before. Bitcoin rose back above $91,000 after tumbling below $85,000 on Monday.

See the world in vertical: Top photos by AP’s photojournalists

December 3, 2025

By The Associated Press

Nov. 26-Dec. 2, 2025 AP mobile scroll: a selection of standout vertical images published by The Associated Press in the past week. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. Categories: US & World News

Archer Reveals Plans for Miami Air Taxi Network Featuring Partnerships With Related Ross and Magic City Innovation District

December 3, 2025

Business Wire

MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dec 3, 2025–Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) today revealed its plans for a Miami metropolitan area based air taxi network designed to transform how residents and visitors move across one of the nation’s fastest growing regions. Archer’s goal is to connect major population and business centers, including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and West Palm Beach via 10 – 20…

Mr. Yu-Wei Liew of WEIL Hotel wins Asia’s Most Admirable Young Leader at ACES Awards 2025

December 3, 2025

Media Outreach

Yu-Wei Liew: A Visionary Leader Elevating Malaysian HospitalityIPOH, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 December 2025 – In the heart of Perak, where heritage meets modern aspiration, WEIL Hotel stands as a symbol of how vision, innovation, and purpose can transform a city’s skyline — and its story. At the centre of this evolution is Mr. Yu-Wei Liew, Managing…

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