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The Mez Ledger · Weekly Close May 18 – May 25, 2026 2188 stories · Vol. 26 · Catalogue 22 · Issue 145 Get it by email ↓
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California’s Chemical Leak Threat: What to Know

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 catastrophic explosion may be averted. Thousands have been evacuated from several communities in Orange County. Lana Zak repor…

CBS · 5 sources

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Top Stories 422 stories

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  1. House rejects Smithsonian women's museum bill

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  2. Senate Primary in Alabama to Replace Tommy Tuberville Heads to Runoff

    FOX · 4 outlets

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Business 256 stories

  1. Basic Materials Roundup: Market Talk

    WSJ · 1 outlets

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  2. Thursday's big stock stories: What’s likely to move the market in the next trading session

    CNBC · 1 outlets

  3. Oil Futures Rise on Likely Technical Recovery

    WSJ · 1 outlets

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  1. Dow Closes at Record High Amid Hopes of Mideast Progress

    CNBC · 2 outlets

  2. Delivery Hero shares rise 10% as rival Uber mulls another takeover bid

    CNBC · 1 outlets

  3. Gold, Silver Rise on Hopes for U.S.-Iran Deal

    WSJ · 2 outlets

  4. 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' is Disney's lowest-ever Star Wars film opening

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Sports 228 stories

  1. Aaron Rodgers says this will be his last season

    CBS · 3 outlets

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

    PFT · 3 outlets

  2. Abdul Carter on Jaxson Dart introducing Donald Trump: "What we doing man"

    CBS · 2 outlets

  3. Giants extend G.M. Joe Schoen's contract

    CBS · 2 outlets

Technology 310 stories

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

    TechRadar · 1 outlets

  2. Apple unveils 30+ Apple Design Award app finalists

    9to5 · 2 outlets

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  1. How to watch Premier League final day 2026: Free streams, TV channels, scenarios

    TechRadar · 1 outlets

  2. Here’s why I won’t be switching on auto-deleting Siri chats

    TechRadar · 2 outlets

  3. Disney announces three new Disney+ and Hulu app features

    TechRadar · 2 outlets

  4. 9to5Mac Daily: May 21, 2026 – iPhone Ultra leaks, more

    9to5 · 1 outlets

  5. 7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, and more this weekend (May 22)

    TechRadar · 1 outlets

Entertainment 174 stories

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

    USMag · 1 outlets

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  1. Brooke Hogan Defends Sharing Bikini Pic While Mourning Late Father Hulk

    BuzzFeed · 2 outlets

  2. William Daniels' Wife Recalls 'Boy Meets World' Cast's 'Problems' on Set

    USMag · 2 outlets

  3. Stewart McLean's Friend 'Knew There Was Big Trouble' Before His Death

    USMag · 1 outlets

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