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The Mez Ledger · Monthly Close April 25 – May 25, 2026 8237 stories · Vol. 26 · Catalogue 22 · Issue 145 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 368 stories

  1. California’s Chemical Leak Threat: What to Know

    CBS · 5 outlets

    Officials say an industrial tank in Southern California containing about 7,000 gallons of highly flammable and toxic chemicals appears to have cracked. Experts say that could mean a rupture or catast…

  2. When to Expect Primary Election Results

    NYT · 4 outlets

  3. G.O.P. May Bear The Cost of Trump’s Unpopularity

    CBS · 4 outlets

  4. Golden Tempo wins 2026 Kentucky Derby

    NYT · 5 outlets

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  1. Opinion | Where Does the GOP Stand?

    CBS · 5 outlets

  2. Here’s the latest.

    NYT · 1 outlets

  3. Opinion | Justice Alito’s Intriguing Footnote

    CBS · 5 outlets

  4. Winning numbers drawn in Saturday’s Powerball

    ABC · 1 outlets

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

    WSJ · 3 outlets

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

    ABC · 1 outlets

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

    CBS · 3 outlets

  8. Judge Unseals Purported Epstein Suicide Note

    WSJ · 5 outlets

Business 368 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. Gold Prices Rise on Strong Demand

    WSJ · 3 outlets

Show 10 more

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

    CNBC · 3 outlets

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

    MKTW · 3 outlets

  6. Oil prices fall as Trump pauses Hormuz escort effort

    MKTW · 3 outlets

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

    CNBC · 2 outlets

  8. Earnings-Fueled Stock Rally Faces Key Test

    CNBC · 4 outlets

  9. Chip Stocks Bounce Back, Pushing Nasdaq Higher

    WSJ · 2 outlets

  10. GameStop Preparing Offer for eBay

    WSJ · 3 outlets

Sports 379 stories

  1. Jets to sign WR Tim Patrick

    FOX · 3 outlets

  2. Eagles cut TE Jaheim Bell

    PFT · 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 272 stories

  1. Quordle hints and answers for Monday, May 25 (game #1582)

    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

Show 9 more

  1. 9to5Mac Daily: May 13, 2026 – More iOS 27 rumors

    9to5 · 2 outlets

  2. How to watch Eurovision 2026 Semi-Final 2 online for FREE

    TechRadar · 1 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. GitHub links repo breach to TanStack npm supply-chain attack

    TechRadar · 2 outlets

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

    TechRadar · 1 outlets

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

    TechRadar · 2 outlets

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

    TechRadar · 2 outlets

  8. Microsoft confirms April Windows updates cause backup failures

    TechRadar · 2 outlets

  9. New Fragnesia Linux flaw lets attackers gain root privileges

    Bleeping · 2 outlets

Entertainment 463 stories

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

    USMag · 1 outlets

  2. Secret Service Responds as 2 People Shot Near White House

    USMag · 2 outlets

Show 6 more

  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. Chris Stapleton and Morgane Stapleton's Relationship Timeline

    USMag · 2 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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