Press review · Thursday, 8 May 2025
08 May 2025
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timesofindia.indiatimes.com Top stories ·
US aims to slash drug prices, India shielded - Times of India
India Business News: NEW DELHI: Promising to end \"price-gouging and profiteering'' by Big Pharma, US President Donald Trump signed a sweeping executive order Monday, aimin.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Hamas has released U.S.-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, held in Gaza since 2023
Edan Alexander, an Israeli soldier raised in New Jersey, is believed to be the last living U.S. citizen captured by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023. Four other Americans' bodies are still held in Gaza.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Samsung launches thin S25 Edge as Apple reportedly prepares the iPhone 'Air'
Samsung launched the Galaxy S25 Edge, a device that is just 5.8 millimeters thin and weighs 163 grams. The device starts at $1,099.
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
Trump defends Qatar jumbo jet offer, says it would be 'stupid' to turn away free plane
During a press briefing in the White House on Monday, before embarking on a four-day trip to the Middle East, Trump called the donation a "very nice gesture."
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macrumors.com Top stories ·
Gurman: First Foldable iPhone 'Should Be on the Market by 2027' [Updated]
Apple's first foldable iPhone will have a "nearly invisible" display crease and should be on the market by 2027, according to...
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tagesschau.de Top stories ·
Programm der US-Regierung: Weiße Südafrikaner als Flüchtlinge in die USA
Eine erste Gruppe weißer Südafrikaner hat ihr Heimatland verlassen, um in den USA Asyl zu bekommen. Laut Trump werden die Nachkommen europäischer Siedler systematisch diskriminiert. Südafrika weist das empört zurück. Von S. Ueberbach.
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engadget.com Top stories ·
The Switch 2 has a mode that caps battery charge at 90 percent
The Nintendo Switch 2 will include an optional battery preservation mode that caps charging at 90 percent. This is to prolong battery life.
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finance.yahoo.com Top stories ·
Samsung launches slimmest smartphone as races against rival Apple
SEOUL (Reuters) -Samsung Electronics made public on Tuesday its slimmest flagship model to date, complete with enhanced artificial intelligence features, as it seeks to get ahead of rival Apple on the premium market. "The feedback was clear – users wanted something slimmer and easier to carry without sacrificing performance," said Samsung, which made structural changes to reduce the thickness of internal components, including the printed circuit board and thermal systems. Analysts said the launch was strategically timed to pre-empt Apple, which is expected to launch a thinner iPhone in the second half of this year.
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welt.de Top stories ·
Handelskrieg: USA und China setzen einen Teil ihrer Zölle für 90 Tage aus - WELT
Im Zollkonflikt zwischen den beiden Wirtschaftsmächten gibt es eine erste Vereinbarung: In der Schweiz verständigen sich Vertreter der USA und Chinas auf eine vorübergehende Absenkung der Zölle. An den Märkten herrscht Erleichterung.
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apnews.com Top stories ·
Trump's plan to accept free Air Force One replacement from Qatar raises ethical and security worries
For President Donald Trump, accepting a free Air Force One replacement from Qatar is a no-brainer. But Trump’s plan threatens to turn a global symbol of American power into an airborne collection of ethical, legal, security and counterintelligence concerns.
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
Low-income families would lose, wealthier ones would gain under GOP tax proposals
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npr.org Top stories ·
The President has named a new Acting Librarian of Congress. It's his former defense lawyer.
Todd Blanche, a former personal lawyer for President Trump, is now acting Librarian of Congress. According to his public profile, Blanche has no experience working in libraries or archives.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Trump's plan to slash drug prices may struggle to get off the ground – here's what to know
Health policy experts said it is still unclear how much prices will go down, which medicines will be impacted and whether the effort can be implemented at all.
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gamespot.com Top stories ·
Nintendo Reveals A Switch 2 Setting That Prevents Its Battery From Deteriorating
Make sure you turn on this Nintendo Switch 2 setting if you don't want your battery to deteriorate as fast.
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9to5mac.com Top stories ·
PSA: iOS 18.5 patches over 30 iPhone security vulnerabilties - 9to5Mac
Apple just released iOS 18.5 for iPhone users with several new features and changes. The company has now updated its...
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Apple Releases macOS Sequoia 15.5
Apple today released macOS Sequoia 15.5, the fifth major update to the macOS Sequoia operating system that launched last September. macOS Sequoia...
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Warum die neue Arbeitsministerin Bas die Rente reformieren will
Eine Reform der gesetzlichen Rente gilt als überfällig. Arbeitsministerin Bas will deshalb, dass künftig auch Beamte in das System einzahlen. Die Union lehnt das ab. Worum geht es? Von Jim-Bob Nickschas.
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theverge.com Top stories ·
Google just changed its ‘G’ logo
Do you see it?
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US and China reach a deal to slash sky-high tariffs for now, with a 90-day pause
U.S. and Chinese officials said they had reached a deal to roll back most of their recent tariffs and call a 90-day truce in their trade war for more talks on resolving their trade disputes.
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Apple's C1 Modem Gets First Security Update in iOS 18.5
The iOS 18.5 update that Apple released today includes a security fix for the iPhone 16e's C1 modem, which is the first Apple-designed modem. ...
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Trump's drug pricing move shows his second-term reluctance to try bipartisanship: From the Politics Desk
Plus, stocks soar after the U.S. and China agree to pause most recent tariffs.
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USA: Trump will Medikamentenpreise per Dekret senken
In den USA sind Medikamente im internationalen Vergleich extrem teuer. US-Präsident Trump will das mit einem Präsidialerlass ändern. Sein Vorgehen könnte zu höheren Medikamentenpreisen in Europa führen.
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zeit.de Top stories ·
Krieg in Gaza: US-israelische Geisel Edan Alexander ist frei
Er galt als die letzte lebende US-Geisel der Hamas. Nun ist Edan Alexander freigelassen worden. Ein Video zeigt ihn beim Wiedersehen kurz darauf mit seiner Familie.
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thehill.com Top stories ·
Episcopal Church halts refugee partnership with feds over white South Africans
The Episcopal Church has halted a refugee resettlement program with the federal government over the prioritization of white South Africans while other populations see their immigration protections …
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npr.org Top stories ·
Sean Combs' jury has been selected. The trial is officially underway.
After a brief delay, the jurors and alternates for the mogul's trial for racketeering conspiracy and prostitution have been set. The trial is expected to last eight weeks.
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spiegel.de Top stories ·
Edan Alexander: Hamas übergibt US-israelische Geisel an Rotes Kreuz
Edan Alexander soll die letzte noch lebende US-Geisel in den Händen der Hamas gewesen sein. Jetzt konnte ihn seine Famiie wieder in die Arme schließen. Der Soldat berichtet von schwerer Folter durch seine Entführer.
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techcrunch.com Top stories ·
Google I/O 2025: How to watch all the AI and Android reveals | TechCrunch
Google is gearing up to hold its largest developer conference of the year, Google I/O 2025, on May 20 and May 21. Here's how to watch.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
China sees the U.S. trade deal as a huge win for Beijing
The sky-high tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on imports from China have largely been rolled back temporarily under the trade agreement.
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20th Anniversary iPhone Will Be Mostly Glass With All-Screen Design
Apple will mark the 10th anniversary of the iPhone X in 2027 by launching a mostly glass, curved iPhone without any cutouts in the display, according...
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bloomberg.com Top stories ·
Xi Defiance Pays Off as Trump Meets Most Chinese Trade Demands
Xi Jinping’s decision to stand his ground against Donald Trump could hardly have gone any better for the Chinese leader.
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engadget.com Top stories ·
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge live: Updates from the Unpacked event
Samsung is properly unveiling its super-slim Galaxy S25 Edge, and Engadget is liveblogging the announcement event.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Diddy trial live: Sex-trafficking case against Sean 'Diddy' Combs begins
Hip-hop mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs could face life in prison if found guilty in the New York court.
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cnn.com Top stories ·
How Trump managed to get his much-needed China trade victory | CNN Business
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US-China tariff deal: What does it mean?
The agreement marks a major de-escalation of the trade war between the world's two biggest economies.
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Edan Alexander: Israeli-American hostage released by Hamas in Gaza
The 21-year-old is the first hostage to be released since a ceasefire came to an end in March.
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rollingstone.com Top stories ·
Trump Gives In, Rolls Back China Tariffs
Donald Trump has agreed to substantially roll back tariffs on China as the two nations continue to work toward a permanent trade deal.
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Trump administration ends protections from deportation for Afghans
The Trump administration on Monday formally lifted a shield on deportation of Afghans in the U.S, arguing improving conditions in the Taliban-run country mean its U.S.-based citizens no longer meri…
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gov.ca.gov Top stories ·
Governor Newsom releases state model for cities and counties to immediately address encampments with urgency and dignity | Governor of California
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npr.org Top stories ·
Trump says he'd be 'stupid' to turn down Qatar's offer of a new plane
Qatar's offer of a luxury jet, which comes on the eve of President's Trump's visit to the Middle East, raises major ethical and legal questions.
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Apple to Lean on AI Tool to Help iPhone Battery Lifespan for Devices in iOS 19
Apple Inc. is planning to use artificial intelligence technology to address a frequent source of customer frustration: the iPhone’s battery life.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
American hostage Edan Alexander released by Hamas after more than 580 days in captivity
Edan Alexander, a 21-year-old dual U.S.-Israeli citizen, was released by Hamas on Monday after he spent more than 580 days held captive in Gaza.
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engadget.com Top stories ·
Watch Samsung unveil the Galaxy S25 Edge at Unpacked today
The super-slim phone will have an AI-powered 'smart lens.'
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businessinsider.com Top stories ·
Critics say Donald Trump's luxury gift from Qatar violates the Constitution
Donald Trump is expected to receive a luxury 747 jet from Qatar to use as Air Force One.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Episcopal Church refuses to resettle white Afrikaners, citing moral opposition
The church said it's terminating a decades-long partnership with the federal government to help refugees arriving in the U.S., citing moral opposition to resettling white Afrikaners from South Africa.
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What we know about the luxury jet Qatar plans to give to Trump
President Trump confirmed reports Sunday that his administration is planning to accept a luxury jet, a Boeing 747-8, from the Qatari government. Trump insisted the gift would be received by the Def…
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wccftech.com Top stories ·
Maxsun EEC Registration Confirms RTX 5050 With 8 GB VRAM Capacity; Also Confirms A 24 GB Arc B580 GPU
The Chinese hardware manufacturer, Maxsun, has registered several RTX 5050 GPUs on EEC, confirming 8 GB VRAM capacity.
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9to5google.com Top stories ·
Google updating its ‘G’ icon for the first time in 10 years
Following the last update nearly 10 years ago, Google is updating its iconic ‘G’ icon. There are no longer four solid color sections
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androidcentral.com Top stories ·
The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is purportedly going thinner, with a wider screen and barely-there bezels
Samsung's next foldable phone is apparently slimming down while the screen is getting wider with super-thin bezels.
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npr.org Top stories ·
First Afrikaners arrive in U.S. under radically redrawn refugee program
The refugees were admitted to the U.S. after an executive order from President Trump, and under an expedited and unconventional process for the U.S. refugee resettlement program.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Ethics experts worry about the implications of Trump accepting Qatar's luxury plane
Experts tell NPR the gift violates the Foreign Emoluments Clause and raises questions about what Qatar might expect from Trump in return. It's not clear whether critics in Congress can stop it from happening.