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The Mez Ledger · Monthly Close November 27 – December 27, 2025 9859 stories · Vol. 25 · Catalogue 52 · Issue 361 Get it by email ↓
The month's top story

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

Michael Douglas opens up about bonding with Rob Reiner over their sons' drug addiction struggles, sharing parenting insights during challenging times.

FOX · 5 sources

Also covering this CBSRob Reiner's friends and colleagues share fond and funny memories NYTMichele Singer Reiner: A Life Rooted in Activism and Listening to Others WSJHis Favorite Courtroom Drama Is ‘A Few Good Men.’ Now He’s Nick Reiner’s Lawyer.
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What dominated December

3 stories that ran all month
  1. Top Stories

    Michael Annett, former NASCAR racing star, dies at 39

    5 of 30 days · 5 articles

  2. Top Stories

    Opinion | The Utah GOP Surrenders to Public Unions

    5 of 30 days · 5 articles

  3. Top Stories

    Man Shot in ICE Confrontation in Maryland, Officials Say

    4 of 30 days · 5 articles

Top Stories 244 stories

  1. Opinion | Hegseth’s Order and the Admiral

    ABC · 5 outlets

    The U.S. military says it has conducted another strike against a boat it said was smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing one person

  2. Is Trump's MAGA base showing fractures?

    NYT · 5 outlets

  3. Australia announces bravery award for heroes of Bondi Beach attack

    FOX · 5 outlets

  4. Trump declares Venezuela's airspace closed

    CBS · 4 outlets

Show 8 more

  1. 'The Wire' star James Ransone dead at 46

    NYT · 5 outlets

  2. Man Shot in ICE Confrontation in Maryland, Officials Say

    NYT · 5 outlets

  3. Michael Annett, former NASCAR racing star, dies at 39

    CBS · 5 outlets

  4. Opinion | What Was Susie Wiles Thinking?

    FOX · 4 outlets

  5. Opinion | A Miami Republican’s Immigration Dissent

    NYT · 4 outlets

  6. When the Lights Went Out in the ‘Christmas Capital’

    NYT · 4 outlets

  7. 12/21/2025: The Sherpas of Everest; Presenting the Kanneh-Masons

    CBS · 2 outlets

  8. 1 staff member, 1 resident killed in explosions at Pa. nursing home

    CBS · 4 outlets

Business 368 stories

  1. Nike Climb Boosts Dow, S&P 500

    CNBC · 3 outlets

    The S&P 500 reached a new high on Friday and posted weekly gains as traders came back from the Christmas holiday.

  2. What does Netflix’s offer to buy HBO Max mean for you?

    CNBC · 3 outlets

  3. Gold and Silver Gain to Start Week

    CNBC · 4 outlets

  4. Gold Edges Higher Amid Geopolitical Risks

    WSJ · 2 outlets

Show 10 more

  1. Health Care Roundup: Market Talk

    WSJ · 1 outlets

  2. Trump Targets Defense Firms on Weapons Speed, Stock Buybacks

    CNBC · 2 outlets

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

    MKTW · 3 outlets

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

    CNBC · 2 outlets

  5. Why Japan’s Stock Market Can Keep Rising

    WSJ · 3 outlets

  6. Inside the dealmaking that pushed Trump to reclassify pot, expand access

    MKTW · 2 outlets

  7. U.S. seizes oil tanker off Venezuela. Why one analyst says it’s ‘a smart move.’

    CNBC · 2 outlets

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

    WSJ · 3 outlets

  9. Opinion | Why Should Europe Let Putin Have His Loot?

    MKTW · 3 outlets

  10. Singapore Dollar Weakens Slightly on Likely Position Adjustments

    WSJ · 1 outlets

Sports 371 stories

  1. Darnold grateful to Vikes but focused on Seahawks

    ESPN · 4 outlets

  2. Cowboys lead Commanders 24-10 at halftime

    PFT · 4 outlets

Show 6 more

  1. Colts' loss gives Bills, Chargers, Jaguars a ticket to the playoffs

    CBS · 4 outlets

  2. Bolts' Herbert: Haven't forgotten '24 playoff flop

    PFT · 4 outlets

  3. Bears put Kyler Gordon on injured reserve

    CBS · 4 outlets

  4. Former Raiders head coach Mike White dies at 89

    CBS · 4 outlets

  5. Transfer rumors, news: Man United eye England midfielders

    CBS · 2 outlets

  6. Jokic breaks record for career assists by center

    ESPN · 4 outlets

Technology 362 stories

  1. iOS 26.3: New features for your iPhone

    TechRadar · 2 outlets

    You'll be able to use third-party earbuds more easily with an iPhone next year, if you're in an EU country.

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

    TechRadar · 1 outlets

  3. Apple TV: Five music documentaries and series worth watching

    TechRadar · 2 outlets

Show 9 more

  1. 3 reasons to start swimming if you're over 50 – and all the kit you'll need

    TechRadar · 1 outlets

  2. Why iPhone Air feels removed from time

    TechRadar · 2 outlets

  3. Telegram finally adds passkeys support

    9to5 · 2 outlets

  4. Clop ransomware targets Gladinet CentreStack in data theft attacks

    TechRadar · 2 outlets

  5. Apple TV releasing Pluribus season finale early next week

    TechRadar · 2 outlets

  6. Got a new Mac? Here are five apps I can’t live without

    9to5 · 2 outlets

  7. Fake GrubHub emails promise tenfold return on sent cryptocurrency

    Bleeping · 2 outlets

  8. Gemini 3 Flash is smart — but when it doesn’t know, it makes stuff up anyway

    TechRadar · 1 outlets

  9. The best displays to pair with your new Mac [Updated]

    TechRadar · 2 outlets

Entertainment 357 stories

  1. Kathy Bates Chokes Back Tears Sharing Touching Story About Late Rob Reiner

    USMag · 2 outlets

  2. Jason Kelce Hints at Going Shirtless at Taylor and Travis’s Wedding

    BuzzFeed · 2 outlets

Show 6 more

  1. Team USA’s Dating Histories: Inside the Winter Olympians’ Love Lives

    USMag · 1 outlets

  2. Who Is Melissa Bring? What to Know About Dave Coulier's Wife

    BuzzFeed · 2 outlets

  3. Frankie Grande Reveals He Underwent Cervical Spine Surgery

    USMag · 2 outlets

  4. MMA Fighter Conor McGregor’s Ups and Downs Over the Years

    USMag · 2 outlets

  5. Miley Cyrus Just Got Engaged, And Her Ring Is Super Unique

    USMag · 2 outlets

  6. I Can Guess Your Top Artist On Spotify Based On What You Eat For 24 Hours

    BuzzFeed · 2 outlets

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