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The Mez Ledger · Monthly Close October 24 – November 23, 2025 10864 stories · Vol. 25 · Catalogue 47 · Issue 327 Get it by email ↓
The month's top story

The Shutdown Is Over. But for Federal Workers, the Anxiety Persists.

Congress faces another potential government shutdown on January 31st as lawmakers struggle to resolve the same issues that caused a record 43-day closure this fall.

FOX · 4 sources

Also covering this ABCLabor Department won't release full October jobs report, a casualty of the 43-day federal… CBSWith shutdown over, Senate focus turns to upcoming fight on health care NYTThe Shutdown Is Over. But for Federal Workers, the Anxiety Persists.
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What dominated November

3 stories that ran all month
  1. Top Stories

    Opinion | Venezuela Aims to Gobble Up Honduras

    5 of 30 days · 5 articles

  2. Top Stories

    U.S. Border Patrol Arrested 81 People in Charlotte, N.C.

    5 of 30 days · 5 articles

  3. Top Stories

    A Truth Social Threat and a Scramble in Nigeria to Avert Military Action

    5 of 30 days · 5 articles

Top Stories 485 stories

  1. Opinion | Trump Gambles on Africa

    CBS · 5 outlets

    New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani wrapped up his high-stakes meeting with President Trump Friday, and the president said they had a great conversation centered on the future of New York City.

  2. NFL Hall of Famer Kenny Easley dies at 66

    CBS · 5 outlets

  3. Election 2025 | Special Report

    WSJ · 5 outlets

  4. A Justice-by-Justice Breakdown on Trump’s Tariffs

    NYT · 5 outlets

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  1. U.S. conducts 20th strike on alleged drug boat, killing 4 people

    NYT · 4 outlets

  2. Trump Ramps Up Redistricting Pressure on Indiana Republicans

    FOX · 4 outlets

  3. Hurricane Melissa Batters Jamaica

    NYT · 5 outlets

  4. Opinion | How to Strike at Maduro

    NYT · 4 outlets

  5. Essay: What comes next after the shutdown ends

    NYT · 5 outlets

  6. Newsom Hires US Attorney Fired by Trump

    ABC · 5 outlets

  7. Details on Spanberger's projected win in Virginia governor's race

    NYT · 5 outlets

  8. Where Democrats Will Duel Next for the Party’s Future

    NYT · 4 outlets

Business 265 stories

  1. Tech Rebound Helps S&P 500 Snap Four-Day Slump

    CNBC · 3 outlets

    After a wave of volatility roiled global stocks this week, investors want to know which tail is wagging the market dog.

  2. The economy survived the government shutdown — but all is not well

    CNBC · 3 outlets

  3. Why I’m buying more gold

    CNBC · 4 outlets

  4. Bitcoin continues slide that's roiling markets, threatens to break below $80,000

    MKTW · 2 outlets

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  1. Hyundai showcases off-road ambitions with new rugged concept SUV

    CNBC · 2 outlets

  2. Oil Rises on Possible Bargain Hunting

    WSJ · 3 outlets

  3. Nvidia’s Best Wasn’t Enough to Prop Up a Wobbly Stock Market

    CNBC · 3 outlets

  4. Health Care Roundup: Market Talk

    WSJ · 3 outlets

  5. Singapore Dollar Consolidates Amid Weaker Fed-Rate Cut Prospects

    WSJ · 1 outlets

  6. Does Berkshire's big tech bet signal a new risk tolerance in Omaha?

    CNBC · 2 outlets

  7. Why Bubbles Can Keep Inflating in Plain Sight

    CNBC · 3 outlets

  8. U.K. Assets Fall on Prospect of U-Turn on Government’s Income Tax Hike Plans

    WSJ · 2 outlets

  9. Global Markets Fall as Tech Bubble Jitters Resurface

    WSJ · 2 outlets

  10. U.S. Natural Gas Gains As Traders Focus on Weather

    WSJ · 1 outlets

Sports 554 stories

  1. Top 3 of CFP unchanged; Tide drop, UGA to No. 4

    FOX · 3 outlets

  2. Bring on Rivalry Week! Status quo Saturday means chaos looms

    ESPN · 4 outlets

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  1. Hall of Famer Kenny Easley dies at 66

    ESPN · 4 outlets

  2. No. 11 Oklahoma Upsets No. 4 Alabama To Help Build its CFP Case

    CBS · 3 outlets

  3. 49ers blow out Cardinals, 41-22

    PFT · 4 outlets

  4. Kelly: LSU 'journey' fell short of expectations

    FOX · 4 outlets

  5. Manning makes Texas history after snagging TD

    ESPN · 3 outlets

  6. Steelers cut safety Juan Thornhill

    ESPN · 4 outlets

Technology 359 stories

  1. Apple Maps got a big iOS 26 upgrade for an essential feature

    9to5 · 2 outlets

    Last week Apple launched a new feature for iOS 26.1 users: Digital ID in Apple Wallet. Here’s why the new feature could become a gift that keeps giving. more…

  2. Quordle hints and answers for Sunday, November 23 (game #1399)

    TechRadar · 1 outlets

  3. Is Apple One worth it for you?

    TechRadar · 3 outlets

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  1. Apple TV launches 50% off Black Friday deal: $5.99/month for 6 months

    9to5 · 2 outlets

  2. The 100+ best Black Friday deals in the UK this weekend, picked by a sales expert

    TechRadar · 1 outlets

  3. How to watch Moldova vs Italy for *FREE* — Stream UEFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

    TechRadar · 1 outlets

  4. Ransomware attack hits LG battery subsidiary

    TechRadar · 2 outlets

  5. Microsoft fixes Windows Task Manager bug affecting performance

    TechRadar · 2 outlets

  6. These cheap audiophile buds just got their first $20 Black Friday discount: I'm an audio editor and I say buy 'em

    TechRadar · 1 outlets

  7. macOS Tahoe 26.2 public beta 3 rolling out now

    9to5 · 3 outlets

  8. Apple @ Work Podcast: State of the union for passkeys

    Bleeping · 3 outlets

  9. Apple gift guide 2025: Best deals and buying advice for every product

    9to5 · 2 outlets

Entertainment 376 stories

  1. Love Island's Leah Kateb Deletes Comment About Interviewing Sydney Sweeney

    USMag · 2 outlets

  2. King Charles Wants Queen Elizabeth's Dogs After Andrew Loses Title: Report

    USMag · 2 outlets

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  1. Lily Allen and David Harbour Are Selling NYC Home After Bombshell Album

    BuzzFeed · 2 outlets

  2. Here's What Hailey Bieber Said About People Saying She's Trans

    BuzzFeed · 2 outlets

  3. How Many Stray Kids Songs Do You Know?

    BuzzFeed · 2 outlets

  4. D'Angelo Funeral Held in Virginia Following His Death at 51: Report

    USMag · 2 outlets

  5. 15 Celebrities Who Are Dating Influencers

    USMag · 2 outlets

  6. Kelsea Ballerini Thought Chase Stokes Was 'The One' Before 2nd Split: Source

    USMag · 1 outlets

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