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The Mez Ledger · Monthly Close April 12 – May 12, 2026 8834 stories · Vol. 26 · Catalogue 20 · Issue 132 Get it by email ↓
The month's top story

Santana lead vocalist dead at 79

Melania Trump hosted an immersive AI and VR event at the White House, where students explored British landmarks alongside Queen Camilla's visit.

FOX · 5 sources

Also covering this NYTRepublicans Push for Trump’s White House Ballroom After Gala Attack CBSEarly details on security at White House Correspondents' Dinner prior to shooting WSJShooter Detained at White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Says Trump
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What dominated May

3 stories that ran all month
  1. Top Stories

    Trust Trump? Iran’s Doubts Shadow Peace Talks.

    5 of 30 days · 5 articles

  2. Top Stories

    Judge Unseals Purported Epstein Suicide Note

    4 of 30 days · 5 articles

  3. Top Stories

    5/6: The Takeout with Major Garrett

    4 of 30 days · 4 articles

Top Stories 310 stories

  1. Opinion | Race and the Tennessee Gerrymander

    CBS · 5 outlets

    The Supreme Court handed down a ruling on Wednesday, weakening the Voting Rights Act. The case was about a Louisiana congressional map that added a second majority-Black district to the state. In a t…

  2. 5 Takeaways From the California Governor Debate

    CBS · 4 outlets

  3. Strait of Hormuz Blockade Is Under Way

    CBS · 5 outlets

  4. Did This Appeals Court Go Rogue on Abortion Pills?

    CBS · 5 outlets

Show 8 more

  1. 3 Killed in Boat Strike in the Pacific, Pentagon Says

    FOX · 4 outlets

  2. Here’s the latest.

    NYT · 1 outlets

  3. Opinion | Trump’s Hollow Indiana Victory

    ABC · 5 outlets

  4. Trust Trump? Iran’s Doubts Shadow Peace Talks.

    ABC · 5 outlets

  5. Southern Poverty Law Center Charged With Financial Crimes

    CBS · 4 outlets

  6. Winning numbers drawn in Saturday’s Powerball

    ABC · 1 outlets

  7. At Least 23 Injured in Shooting at Lakeside Party in Oklahoma

    CBS · 3 outlets

  8. Singer D4vd charged with murder in death of 14-year-old found in his car

    CBS · 4 outlets

Business 348 stories

  1. Health Care Roundup: Market Talk

    WSJ · 1 outlets

    Find insight on Novo Nordisk, GSK, Smith & Nephew and more in the latest Market Talks covering Health Care.

  2. Why It’s So Hard to Spot a Stock-Market Bubble

    CNBC · 2 outlets

  3. Trump presses his case for White House ballroom following press dinner shooting

    CNBC · 1 outlets

  4. Gold Edges Higher Amid Signs of Resilience

    WSJ · 3 outlets

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  1. Emerging-Market Pioneer Mark Mobius Dies at 89

    WSJ · 4 outlets

  2. Fed holds rates steady but with highest level of dissent since 1992

    WSJ · 2 outlets

  3. Reddit reports 69% jump in revenue, topping analyst estimates

    CNBC · 2 outlets

  4. Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta & more

    CNBC · 1 outlets

  5. Treasury Yields Rise as Powell Confirms He Is Staying on Fed Board

    WSJ · 1 outlets

  6. Singapore Dollar Strengthens Slightly

    WSJ · 3 outlets

  7. Trump said $465,000 in retirement savings is 'rich.' Is it?

    CNBC · 3 outlets

  8. Jury Decides Against Live Nation in Antitrust Trial

    MKTW · 3 outlets

  9. Private Credit’s Hot Streak Is Over

    MKTW · 3 outlets

  10. Oil prices fall as Trump pauses Hormuz escort effort

    MKTW · 3 outlets

Sports 343 stories

  1. Former Cowboys C John Fitzgerald dies at 77

    PFT · 4 outlets

  2. Dianna Russini resigns from The Athletic

    PFT · 4 outlets

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  1. UNC basketball under Michael Malone: Insiders reveal transfer portal news, 2026 recruits, roster, best targets

    CBS · 1 outlets

  2. David Njoku set to visit Chargers

    CBS · 4 outlets

  3. 2026 NFL Draft: QB Carson Beck Headlines 'Plant the Flag' Prospects

    PFT · 2 outlets

  4. Eagles cut TE Jaheim Bell

    CBS · 3 outlets

  5. Follow live: Lakers host Rockets in Game 2

    ESPN · 2 outlets

  6. Lions sign LB Joe Bachie, DL Jay Tufele

    PFT · 3 outlets

Technology 383 stories

  1. Quordle hints and answers for Thursday, May 7 (game #1564)

    TechRadar · 1 outlets

    Looking for Quordle clues? We can help. Plus get the answers to Quordle today and past solutions.

  2. John Ternus on AI said exactly what I wanted to hear

    TechRadar · 2 outlets

  3. How to watch NBA Playoffs 2026: live streams, schedule, TV channels

    TechRadar · 1 outlets

Show 9 more

  1. iOS 26.5: New features, release date, more

    TechRadar · 3 outlets

  2. Why the timing of Apple’s CEO transition matters

    9to5 · 1 outlets

  3. Does iPhone need its own MacBook Neo moment?

    9to5 · 2 outlets

  4. How to watch Mint from anywhere – it's *FREE*

    TechRadar · 1 outlets

  5. Apple releases iOS 26.5 RC

    9to5 · 1 outlets

  6. Video service Vimeo confirms Anodot breach exposed user data

    TechRadar · 2 outlets

  7. 3 thrilling new Netflix shows you shouldn't miss in May 2026

    TechRadar · 2 outlets

  8. Microsoft confirms April Windows updates cause backup failures

    TechRadar · 2 outlets

  9. CISA flags new SD-WAN flaw as actively exploited in attacks

    Bleeping · 2 outlets

Entertainment 426 stories

  1. Sandra Lee Breaks Silence on Ben Youcef Split: ‘Scary’

    USMag · 1 outlets

  2. Lil Jon Details Final Father-Son Trip Before His Son’s Death at Age 27

    USMag · 1 outlets

Show 6 more

  1. 9 Cringeworthy Things That Happened During Coachella This Year

    USMag · 2 outlets

  2. Only True Film Buffs Can Connect These Suuuuuper Tough Movie Chains

    BuzzFeed · 1 outlets

  3. Hasan Piker Questions How Klay Thompson Fumbled Megan Thee Stallion

    BuzzFeed · 2 outlets

  4. I'm Thinking Of A Movie, TV Show, And Celebrity — Can You Guess Them In As Few Clues As Possible?

    BuzzFeed · 1 outlets

  5. Us Weekly's Top Stories: Patrick Muldoon's Death at 57 and More

    USMag · 2 outlets

  6. Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's Lawsuit Settlement Explained

    USMag · 2 outlets

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