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The Mez Ledger · Monthly Close April 18 – May 18, 2026 8337 stories · Vol. 26 · Catalogue 21 · Issue 138 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

    Judge Unseals Purported Epstein Suicide Note

    4 of 30 days · 5 articles

  2. Top Stories

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

    4 of 30 days · 5 articles

  3. Top Stories

    5/6: The Takeout with Major Garrett

    4 of 30 days · 4 articles

Top Stories 363 stories

  1. Opinion | Trump’s Hollow Indiana Victory

    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. Why Trump’s Reflecting Pool Repairs Are in Trouble

    CBS · 4 outlets

  3. Opinion | Justice Alito’s Intriguing Footnote

    CBS · 5 outlets

  4. Here’s the latest.

    NYT · 1 outlets

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  1. Takeaways From Indiana Primary Elections 2026: Trump Gets Payback

    ABC · 4 outlets

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

    ABC · 3 outlets

  3. Southern Poverty Law Center Charged With Financial Crimes

    CBS · 4 outlets

  4. Shelley Capito wins Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in West Virginia

    ABC · 1 outlets

  5. Winning numbers drawn in Saturday’s Powerball

    ABC · 1 outlets

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

    CBS · 4 outlets

  7. Judge Unseals Purported Epstein Suicide Note

    WSJ · 5 outlets

  8. U.S. Military Strikes Boat in Eastern Pacific, Killing 3

    FOX · 4 outlets

Business 433 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. One of the market's hottest stock themes is buying everything AI can't replace

    CNBC · 1 outlets

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

    CNBC · 1 outlets

  4. GameStop Preparing Offer for eBay

    WSJ · 4 outlets

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  1. Super Micro stock jumps 18% on guidance beat as revenue more than doubles

    CNBC · 1 outlets

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

    CNBC · 1 outlets

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

    WSJ · 1 outlets

  4. Singapore Dollar Edges Higher; U.S.-Iran Conflict in Focus

    WSJ · 2 outlets

  5. Gold Falls as U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire Keeps Inflation Concerns High

    WSJ · 1 outlets

  6. In photos: Trump kicks off high-stakes summit with Xi

    CNBC · 3 outlets

  7. Oil prices fall as Trump pauses Hormuz escort effort

    MKTW · 3 outlets

  8. Berkshire CEO Greg Abel Takes the Stage, Making a Case for the Post-Buffett Era

    CNBC · 2 outlets

  9. Trump Says Iran Conflict Is Over—and Sidesteps Congress

    WSJ · 2 outlets

  10. Gold Rises; Defensive Appeal Remains Intact

    WSJ · 3 outlets

Sports 385 stories

  1. Three-time Super Bowl champ Monte Coleman dies at 68

    PFT · 4 outlets

  2. Ranking the 10 best NFL schedule release videos of 2026

    FOX · 3 outlets

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  1. Kevin Byard sees Mike Vrabel as the "same old guy"

    PFT · 4 outlets

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

    CBS · 1 outlets

  3. Maaden LIV Golf Virginia: Lucas Herbert Takes Commanding Lead After Round 2

    CBS · 3 outlets

  4. Bengals extend Lawrence after blockbuster trade

    CBS · 4 outlets

  5. Report: Panthers will host the Bears in Week 1

    CBS · 3 outlets

  6. 2026 NFL Draft: QB Carson Beck Headlines 'Plant the Flag' Prospects

    PFT · 2 outlets

Technology 451 stories

  1. Quordle hints and answers for Monday, May 18 (game #1575)

    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. Man Utd vs Liverpool Live Streams: How to watch Premier League 2025/26 from anywhere in the world

    TechRadar · 1 outlets

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

    TechRadar · 1 outlets

  2. 9to5Mac Daily: May 13, 2026 – More iOS 27 rumors

    9to5 · 1 outlets

  3. HiBob HR software review

    TechRadar · 3 outlets

  4. Does iPhone need its own MacBook Neo moment?

    9to5 · 2 outlets

  5. These are the best new MacBook deals right now: May 2026 Buyer’s Guide

    9to5 · 2 outlets

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

    TechRadar · 1 outlets

  7. Video service Vimeo confirms Anodot breach exposed user data

    TechRadar · 3 outlets

  8. macOS 26.5 public beta 2 now available

    9to5 · 1 outlets

  9. Microsoft to automatically roll back faulty Windows drivers

    TechRadar · 3 outlets

Entertainment 435 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

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  1. President Donald Trump to Read Bible Verse After Pope Leo XIV Feud

    USMag · 2 outlets

  2. Finish The Lyrics To These "The Life Of A Showgirl" Tracks

    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. Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's Lawsuit Settlement Explained

    USMag · 2 outlets

  6. Who Had The Best Outfit At The 2026 Met Gala?

    BuzzFeed · 2 outlets

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