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The Mez Ledger · Monthly Close April 24 – May 24, 2026 8372 stories · Vol. 26 · Catalogue 21 · Issue 144 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

    Opinion | Justice Alito’s Intriguing Footnote

    4 of 30 days · 5 articles

  2. Top Stories

    Judge Unseals Purported Epstein Suicide Note

    4 of 30 days · 5 articles

  3. Top Stories

    Mark Fuhrman, Flawed Witness in O.J. Simpson Trial, Dies at 74

    4 of 30 days · 5 articles

Top Stories 374 stories

  1. Opinion | Where Does the GOP Stand?

    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. When to Expect Primary Election Results

    NYT · 4 outlets

  3. Why Trump’s Reflecting Pool Repairs Are in Trouble

    CBS · 4 outlets

  4. Golden Tempo wins 2026 Kentucky Derby

    NYT · 5 outlets

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  1. Here’s the latest.

    NYT · 1 outlets

  2. Opinion | Justice Alito’s Intriguing Footnote

    CBS · 5 outlets

  3. California Braces for Toxic Chemical Leak

    CBS · 4 outlets

  4. Winning numbers drawn in Saturday’s Powerball

    ABC · 1 outlets

  5. Senators grill Blanche over "anti-weaponization" fund

    WSJ · 3 outlets

  6. Trump tells Congress "hostilities" with Iran have "terminated"

    ABC · 3 outlets

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

    ABC · 1 outlets

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

    CBS · 3 outlets

Business 326 stories

  1. Health Care Roundup: Market Talk

    WSJ · 1 outlets

    Find insight on gold and silver futures, the EU’s raw-materials sector and more in the latest Market Talks covering Basic Materials.

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

    CNBC · 1 outlets

  3. White House adds generic drugs to direct-to-consumer TrumpRx site

    CNBC · 1 outlets

  4. JGBs Mixed Ahead of 20-Year Auction

    WSJ · 1 outlets

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  1. When Market Pundits Cry Wolf

    WSJ · 5 outlets

  2. AMD's stock soars 15% as data center growth pushes revenue and guidance past estimates

    CNBC · 1 outlets

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

    CNBC · 1 outlets

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

    WSJ · 1 outlets

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

    CNBC · 3 outlets

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

    MKTW · 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. Earnings-Fueled Stock Rally Faces Key Test

    CNBC · 3 outlets

  10. Chip Stocks Bounce Back, Pushing Nasdaq Higher

    WSJ · 2 outlets

Sports 374 stories

  1. Seahawks sign TE Harrison Bryant

    PFT · 3 outlets

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

    FOX · 3 outlets

Show 6 more

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

    CBS · 2 outlets

  2. Report: Lions to host Bears on Thanksgiving

    CBS · 3 outlets

  3. Former NFL DE Josh Mauro dies at 35

    CBS · 3 outlets

  4. Ravens agree to sign QB Diego Pavia

    CBS · 2 outlets

  5. Stefon Diggs case "remains under review" by the NFL

    PFT · 2 outlets

  6. NFL: We're aware of Rashee Rice report, decline further comment

    PFT · 3 outlets

Technology 283 stories

  1. Quordle hints and answers for Sunday, May 24 (game #1581)

    TechRadar · 1 outlets

    Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.

  2. There's a sneaky way to watch Europa League final for FREE - full replay highlights

    TechRadar · 1 outlets

  3. Apple releases iOS 26.5 RC

    9to5 · 3 outlets

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  1. How to watch Bayern Munich vs Stuttgart: Live Streams, TV Schedule and Preview for DFB-Pokal final

    TechRadar · 1 outlets

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

    9to5 · 2 outlets

  3. 7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, and more this weekend (May 1)

    TechRadar · 1 outlets

  4. Video service Vimeo confirms Anodot breach exposed user data

    TechRadar · 2 outlets

  5. How to watch French Open 2026: FREE Live Streams & TV Channels for Roland-Garros Tennis, Day 1

    TechRadar · 1 outlets

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

    TechRadar · 1 outlets

  7. What’s keeping IT leaders up at night in the AI era?

    TechRadar · 2 outlets

  8. Everything Google announced at I/O 2026: Gemini, Search, Android XR, & more

    TechRadar · 2 outlets

  9. Microsoft confirms April Windows updates cause backup failures

    TechRadar · 2 outlets

Entertainment 504 stories

  1. Man Steven McBee Jr. Accused Allie Eklund of Cheating With Breaks Silence

    USMag · 1 outlets

  2. Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson Are Married After Bahamas Wedding

    USMag · 2 outlets

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

    BuzzFeed · 2 outlets

  2. NASCAR Legend Kyle Busch’s Cause of Death Revealed

    USMag · 1 outlets

  3. Which ABBA Song Are You?

    BuzzFeed · 1 outlets

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

    USMag · 1 outlets

  5. Chris Stapleton and Morgane Stapleton's Relationship Timeline

    USMag · 2 outlets

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

    USMag · 2 outlets

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