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The Mez Ledger · Monthly Close November 18 – December 18, 2025 10511 stories · Vol. 25 · Catalogue 51 · Issue 352 Get it by email ↓
The month's top story

Opinion | Hegseth’s Order and the Admiral

The attack on Wednesday brings the total number killed to at least 99 since the Trump administration began bombing boats suspected of ferrying drugs in the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean.

NYT · 5 sources

Also covering this CBSU.S. strikes another alleged drug boat in Eastern Pacific, killing 4, Pentagon says FOXLethal US strike sinks narco-terrorist vessel along major Pacific drug route, Pentagon co… ABCUS military says strike on alleged drug boat kills 4 in eastern Pacific
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What dominated December

3 stories that ran all month
  1. Top Stories

    Trump files $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC

    5 of 30 days · 5 articles

  2. Top Stories

    'Rhoda' actor Michael DeLano dead at 84

    5 of 30 days · 5 articles

  3. Top Stories

    Immigration crackdowns in Minneapolis, New Orleans, New York

    5 of 30 days · 5 articles

Top Stories 195 stories

  1. Robert A.M. Stern, noted American architect, dies at 86

    NYT · 5 outlets

    Neighbors said a pall had fallen over the wealthy Los Angeles area, where Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, were found stabbed to death.

  2. Mamdani says meeting with President Trump was "productive"

    FOX · 4 outlets

  3. Bondi Beach Shooting Suspect Charged With Terrorism, Murder

    WSJ · 5 outlets

  4. Opinion | Trump Takes On the Proxy Overlords

    FOX · 5 outlets

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  1. Trump files $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC

    CBS · 5 outlets

  2. ICE Arrests Disrupt Schools, Prompting Fear Among Families

    NYT · 5 outlets

  3. Brown Shooting Tests a Fragile Trust on Campus

    NYT · 5 outlets

  4. Opinion | The Republican Clock Is Ticking

    NYT · 4 outlets

  5. Trump says the US has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela

    NYT · 4 outlets

  6. Defense Dept. Opens Formal Inquiry Into Senator Mark Kelly

    NYT · 4 outlets

  7. 'Rhoda' actor Michael DeLano dead at 84

    NYT · 5 outlets

  8. Trump Is Sued Over White House East Wing Demolition

    FOX · 5 outlets

Business 527 stories

  1. U.S. Stocks Slump Ahead of Jobs Data

    CNBC · 3 outlets

    A selloff in Oracle and other tech names dragged the S&P 500 to a fourth straight losing session on Wednesday.

  2. Stocks Rebound, and Bitcoin Makes Full Recovery From Monday’s Selloff

    MKTW · 3 outlets

  3. Trump spoke with Chinese President Xi

    MKTW · 3 outlets

  4. Health Care Roundup: Market Talk

    WSJ · 3 outlets

Show 10 more

  1. Zillow shares are getting crushed. Here's why

    MKTW · 3 outlets

  2. The World Has More Billionaires Than Ever

    CNBC · 3 outlets

  3. Oil Edges Higher Amid Mixed Signals

    CNBC · 3 outlets

  4. Beware of this Black Friday scam

    CNBC · 4 outlets

  5. Danske Bank Completes U.S. Justice Department Probation Period

    WSJ · 3 outlets

  6. The Squishy Number Behind the Rise and Fall of Oracle’s Stock

    MKTW · 3 outlets

  7. China’s Answer to Nvidia Soars 425% in Market Debut

    CNBC · 2 outlets

  8. Gold Steady Ahead of U.S. Employment Report

    WSJ · 1 outlets

  9. Thomas O. Hicks, Who Had Big Wins and Big Losses in Private Equity, Dies at 79

    CNBC · 3 outlets

  10. The Fed Did Banks a Solid This Week. More Favors May Be Needed

    MKTW · 3 outlets

Sports 254 stories

  1. Navy goes for it, beats Army on 4th-and-goal TD

    CBS · 4 outlets

  2. Ranking all 64 teams in College Football Playoff history

    CBS · 3 outlets

Show 6 more

  1. QBs Cam Ward, Shedeur Sanders swap jerseys after Titans' victory

    PFT · 4 outlets

  2. Schottenheimer: Will talk to Pickens about post

    CBS · 3 outlets

  3. Sources: Penn St. turns focus to ISU's Campbell

    ESPN · 4 outlets

  4. Rivers: Return was 'blast,' but loss stings most

    PFT · 4 outlets

  5. Top 5 of CFP unchanged; Ducks leapfrog Ole Miss

    FOX · 3 outlets

  6. 2-time major champion Fuzzy Zoeller dies at 74

    CBS · 4 outlets

Technology 409 stories

  1. 5 essential low-impact muscle-building moves for over 50s, according to an expert Peloton trainer

    TechRadar · 1 outlets

    I spoke to a Peloton professional trainer to get the best tips for staying fit and healthy when over 50.

  2. Is Apple One worth it for you?

    TechRadar · 3 outlets

  3. Apple TV: How to watch ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ for free this weekend

    9to5 · 2 outlets

Show 9 more

  1. Quordle hints and answers for Sunday, December 14 (game #1420)

    TechRadar · 1 outlets

  2. Here are the best gifts for a perfect Mac setup: Gift guide

    TechRadar · 2 outlets

  3. Microsoft fixes Windows Explorer white flashes in dark mode

    TechRadar · 2 outlets

  4. Cyber Monday isn’t over yet: the M1 MacBook Air is just $499

    TechRadar · 2 outlets

  5. Year-end approaches: How to maximize your cyber spend

    TechRadar · 3 outlets

  6. What is the release date for Pluribus episode 8 on Apple TV?

    TechRadar · 2 outlets

  7. InnoCN 27in GA27W1Q 4K monitor review

    9to5 · 3 outlets

  8. Want to know which 2025 LG OLED TV to buy? I tested three models side-by-side, and there's one clear winner

    TechRadar · 1 outlets

  9. Runners rejoice — the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 hit a record-low price at Amazon

    TechRadar · 1 outlets

Entertainment 416 stories

  1. Reporters Share 'Eerie' Details About Night of Rob Reiner's Murder

    USMag · 2 outlets

  2. Which Celebrity Is The Same Age As You?

    BuzzFeed · 2 outlets

Show 6 more

  1. Erika Kirk Addresses Controversial Comments About Women Delaying Marriage

    BuzzFeed · 2 outlets

  2. Everything Meghan Markle's Dad, Half-Sister Have Said About Her

    USMag · 1 outlets

  3. Selena Gomez Explains Why Her Voice Sounds Different: 'Things Happen'

    USMag · 2 outlets

  4. Tom Sandoval Is Not Married After Wedding Ring Rumors

    BuzzFeed · 2 outlets

  5. Sydney Sweeney Says People Get 'A Lot of Things' Wrong About Her

    USMag · 2 outlets

  6. Kevin Costner Discusses Devout Christian Faith, 'Birth of Christ' Narration

    USMag · 1 outlets

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