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The Mez Ledger · Monthly Close November 19 – December 19, 2025 10473 stories · Vol. 25 · Catalogue 51 · Issue 353 Get it by email ↓
The month's top story

Opinion | Hegseth’s Order and the Admiral

The U.S. military says it struck two more alleged drug-carrying boats on Thursday, bringing the total death toll from the Trump administration's monthslong campaign to upwards of 100.

CBS · 5 sources

Also covering this FOXUS military strikes narco-terrorist vessels in latest Eastern Pacific drug trafficking op… ABCUS military says 2 strikes on alleged drug boats kill 5 in eastern Pacific NYTU.S. Military Announces 4 Killed in 26th Boat Strike
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What dominated December

3 stories that ran all month
  1. Top Stories

    'Rhoda' actor Michael DeLano dead at 84

    5 of 30 days · 5 articles

  2. Top Stories

    Immigration crackdowns in Minneapolis, New Orleans, New York

    5 of 30 days · 5 articles

  3. Top Stories

    Indiana GOP redistricting effort fails in state Senate

    5 of 30 days · 5 articles

Top Stories 196 stories

  1. Robert A.M. Stern, noted American architect, dies at 86

    NYT · 5 outlets

    Nick Reiner, charged with murdering his parents, Rob and Michele Singer Reiner, spent much of his life battling drug addiction, an affliction that millions of Americans face.

  2. Bondi Beach Shooting Suspect Charged With Terrorism, Murder

    FOX · 5 outlets

  3. Mamdani says meeting with President Trump was "productive"

    FOX · 4 outlets

  4. Opinion | Trump’s Blue-Slip Blues

    FOX · 5 outlets

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  1. Brown Shooting Tests a Fragile Trust on Campus

    NYT · 5 outlets

  2. Trump says the US has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela

    NYT · 4 outlets

  3. Opinion | The Republican Clock Is Ticking

    NYT · 4 outlets

  4. ICE Arrests Disrupt Schools, Prompting Fear Among Families

    NYT · 4 outlets

  5. Trump says he'll release MRI results

    FOX · 5 outlets

  6. Defense Dept. Opens Formal Inquiry Into Senator Mark Kelly

    NYT · 4 outlets

  7. 'Rhoda' actor Michael DeLano dead at 84

    NYT · 5 outlets

  8. Opinion | What Was Susie Wiles Thinking?

    WSJ · 4 outlets

Business 547 stories

  1. Lighter Inflation Number Cheers Stock Investors

    WSJ · 3 outlets

    Dow, S&P break losing streaks despite economists’ caution on CPI report.

  2. Trump spoke with Chinese President Xi

    MKTW · 3 outlets

  3. Stocks Rebound, and Bitcoin Makes Full Recovery From Monday’s Selloff

    MKTW · 3 outlets

  4. Zillow shares are getting crushed. Here's why

    MKTW · 3 outlets

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  1. Best data removal services of 2025

    CNBC · 3 outlets

  2. Oil Edges Lower Amid Some Headwinds

    WSJ · 2 outlets

  3. Health Care Roundup: Market Talk

    WSJ · 3 outlets

  4. Gold Rises on Possible Investment Demand

    CNBC · 4 outlets

  5. Danske Bank Completes U.S. Justice Department Probation Period

    WSJ · 3 outlets

  6. Insurance Rates Should Fall Next Year. Hopefully Not Too Much.

    MKTW · 3 outlets

  7. China’s Answer to Nvidia Soars 425% in Market Debut

    CNBC · 2 outlets

  8. Gold Steady, Supported by Fed Rate-Cut Prospects

    WSJ · 1 outlets

  9. Thomas O. Hicks, Who Had Big Wins and Big Losses in Private Equity, Dies at 79

    CNBC · 3 outlets

  10. The Fed Did Banks a Solid This Week. More Favors May Be Needed

    MKTW · 3 outlets

Sports 226 stories

  1. Connelly on the CFP first round: Game-by-game previews

    ESPN · 4 outlets

  2. Ranking all 64 teams in College Football Playoff history

    FOX · 3 outlets

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  1. QBs Cam Ward, Shedeur Sanders swap jerseys after Titans' victory

    PFT · 4 outlets

  2. Schottenheimer: Will talk to Pickens about post

    CBS · 4 outlets

  3. Rivers: Return was 'blast,' but loss stings most

    PFT · 4 outlets

  4. Sources: 4 LSU coaches rejoin Rebels for CFP run

    ESPN · 4 outlets

  5. 2-time major champion Fuzzy Zoeller dies at 74

    CBS · 4 outlets

  6. Sources: Bucs get good news on Mayfield's MRI

    PFT · 4 outlets

Technology 431 stories

  1. iOS 26.3: New features for your iPhone

    9to5 · 3 outlets

    Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overc…

  2. How to set up a VPN on Amazon Fire Stick

    TechRadar · 2 outlets

  3. Apple TV releasing Pluribus season finale early next week

    9to5 · 2 outlets

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  1. Quordle hints and answers for Sunday, December 14 (game #1420)

    TechRadar · 1 outlets

  2. The PlayStation 5 Slim plummets to just AU$477 – right in time for Christmas

    TechRadar · 1 outlets

  3. Microsoft tests File Explorer preloading for faster performance

    TechRadar · 2 outlets

  4. iPhone 17 is MKBHD’s phone of the year

    TechRadar · 2 outlets

  5. The best ways to upgrade a Mac setup: Gift guide

    TechRadar · 2 outlets

  6. Want to know which 2025 LG OLED TV to buy? I tested three models side-by-side, and there's one clear winner

    TechRadar · 1 outlets

  7. Here are the best gifts for a perfect Mac setup: Gift guide

    TechRadar · 2 outlets

  8. Runners rejoice — the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 hit a record-low price at Amazon

    TechRadar · 1 outlets

  9. Score PS5 games for lowest-ever prices with these 24 Cyber Monday deals

    TechRadar · 1 outlets

Entertainment 406 stories

  1. Rob Reiner and Friend Bonded Over 'Father-Son Relationships' Before Murder

    USMag · 2 outlets

  2. Which Is The Best K-Pop Song Of 2025?

    USMag · 2 outlets

Show 6 more

  1. Erika Kirk Addresses Controversial Comments About Women Delaying Marriage

    BuzzFeed · 2 outlets

  2. Everything Meghan Markle's Dad, Half-Sister Have Said About Her

    USMag · 1 outlets

  3. Selena Gomez Explains Why Her Voice Sounds Different: 'Things Happen'

    USMag · 2 outlets

  4. Tom Sandoval Is Not Married After Wedding Ring Rumors

    BuzzFeed · 2 outlets

  5. Sydney Sweeney Says People Get 'A Lot of Things' Wrong About Her

    USMag · 2 outlets

  6. Kevin Costner Discusses Devout Christian Faith, 'Birth of Christ' Narration

    USMag · 1 outlets

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