Press review · Friday, 16 May 2025
16 May 2025
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tomshardware.com Tech ·
Asus rolls out glossy 32-inch OLED gaming monitors with up to 480Hz
ROG Strix OLED XG32UCWMG and XG32UCWG feature Asus’ TrueBlack Glossy coating.
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cbssports.com Top stories ·
2025 Preakness Stakes predictions, odds, horses, date, post positions: Surprising picks by horse racing expert
When is the 2025 Preakness Stakes? The annual Run for the Black-Eyed Susans takes place Saturday, May 17, at Pimlico Race Course at 7:01 p.m. ET
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npr.org Top stories ·
At least 7 people dead and widespread damage left in the wake of severe Midwest storms
The storms were part of a severe weather system Friday that caused damage in Missouri, left hundreds of thousands without power in the Great Lakes region and brought a heat wave to Texas.
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spacenews.com Top stories ·
FAA license update brings SpaceX closer to next Starship launch
SpaceX is a step closer to winning regulatory approval for its next Starship test flight, a critical launch after the previous two failed.
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Moody’s strips US government of top credit rating
Moody’s cited rising debt saying US had repeatedly failed to end the trend of large annual fiscal deficits and interest.
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apnews.com Top stories ·
Biden audio release pressures Democrats who would rather talk about Trump
Joe Biden’s time in public office is now behind him, but his age and mental acuity have become a litmus test for the next leaders in his party.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
'To Easy LoL' - New Orleans jail break may have been inside job
The inmates ripped a toilet from the wall and escaped through a hole before running across a highway.
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gizmodo.com Tech ·
Nothingâs New Audio and Phone Teasers Are Making My Wallet Tremble
Prices are about to get a lot, uh.... pricier.
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rockstargames.com Tech ·
Engage in Disruption to Earn Double on All FIB Files Finales - Rockstar Games
Once you move into the Darnell Bros Garment Factory, get acquainted with Jodi Marshall and install the Darnell Inc. app on your iFruit, you can embark on the clandestine operations of The FIB Files.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Biden struggles with words, key memories in leaked audio from Special Counsel Hur interview
Audio from Joe Biden's interview with Robert Hur shows memory struggles about his son Beau's death and vice presidency amid a classified documents probe.
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nytimes.com Top stories ·
Republican Revolt Reflects a Core Party Divide Over Spending and Debt
Whether the ultraconservatives dig in and force big changes to the megabill carrying President Trump’s agenda or capitulate, as they have in the past, will determine the fate of their party’s signature legislation.
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eurogamer.net Tech ·
Man arrested over stolen Pokémon card haul worth £250k
Police in Greater Manchester have secured a haul of stolen Pokémon cards worth £250k, and arrested a man linked to thei…
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ultimateclassicrock.com Top stories ·
Trump Tells 'Dried Out Prune' Bruce Springsteen to 'Keep His Mouth Shut'
President Donald Trump responded to Bruce Springsteen's recent onstage criticism in a May 2025 Truth Social post.
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npr.org Top stories ·
The 10 best songs of Eurovision 2025 — and their chances to win
The grand final of this year's Eurovision Song Contest takes place on Saturday, May 17, in Basel, Switzerland. It's an annual celebration of melody, rhythm, fabulousness and glitter.
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businessinsider.com Tech ·
Internal Microsoft memo reveals plans for a new 'Tenant Copilot' and an 'Agent Factory' concept
Jay Parikh, a former Facebook execute who joined Microsoft last year, has been working on these new AI initiatives.
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planetf1.com Tech ·
Lewis Hamilton's 'brake tested' radio message in Isack Hadjar incident at Imola
Lewis Hamilton was flabbergasted with Isack Hadjar's antics during practice at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.
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news.blizzard.com Tech ·
Join Our 2.3.0 PTR Campfire Chat
Tune in to our next Campfire Chat, where we’ll discuss the upcoming 2.3.0 Public Test Realm.
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cnbc.com Tech ·
Google is testing AI search on its homepage
Since the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022, Alphabet investors have been concerned that OpenAI could take market share from Google in search.
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theahl.com Top stories ·
AHL Morning Skate: May 16, 2025
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Israel launches major offensive as Gaza rescuers say scores killed
IDF says "Operation Gideon's Chariots" aims to defeat Hamas, as Hamas-run health ministry says hundreds of people killed since Thursday.
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independent.co.uk Top stories ·
Moody’s downgrades US credit rating from top level for first time over soaring debt
Credit rating agency sees no real effort by government to cut spending, expects fiscal performance to deteriorate, and Trump’s tariffs to significantly hurt nation's long-term growth
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engadget.com Tech ·
How to watch Google I/O 2025
Google is hosting its I/O 2025 keynote on May 20 at 1 p.m. ET, and you can watch it right here on Engadget.
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sports.yahoo.com Top stories ·
PGA Championship: Jordan Spieth, Brooks Koepka and Phil Mickelson among notables who missed the cut
Some big names have missed the cut at the PGA Championship.
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bloomberg.com Top stories ·
Trump Says He’s Willing to Travel to China for Xi Meeting
US President Donald Trump said he would be willing to travel to China to speak with Xi Jinping about foreign policy and economic issues.
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nola.com Top stories ·
Third inmate captured after 10 men escape from New Orleans jail, source says
Here's what we know.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Clinton-appointed federal judge blocks Trump admin from pulling foreign service workers' bargaining rights
A Clinton-appointed federal judge moved to block the Trump administration from targeting foreign service workers' collective bargaining rights.
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texastribune.org Top stories ·
Five district attorneys sue Ken Paxton to block new rule requiring them to hand over case records
The DAs say in two lawsuits that a new rule requiring counties to hand over almost all documents the attorney general’s office requests violates state and federal law.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Plum meets hype with record 37 in Sparks debut
Kelsey Plum broke the WNBA record for most points in a season opener, scoring 37 in her Sparks debut Friday night in an 84-67 win over the Valkyries.
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edition.cnn.com Top stories ·
What Gulf Arab states got, and didn’t get, out of Trump’s visit | CNN
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NBA playoffs results and takeaways: Knicks wallop Celtics for first trip to conference finals in 25 years
The Knicks advance to face the Pacers, who bounced New York from the playoffs last year.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Trump agrees deal for UAE to build largest AI campus outside US
Agreement that would give Gulf country better access to advanced AI chips raises concerns over Chinese influence
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ign.com Tech ·
Stellar Blade's Steam Rollout Mysteriously Blocked in Over 100 Countries - IGN
Stellar Blade's Steam rollout has been mysteriously blocked in countries like Egypt, Vietnam, Estonia, and Cuba.
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cnn.com Top stories ·
Veteran air-traffic controller speaks out about staffing and tech problems amid blackouts and delays at Newark airport | CNN
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bleacherreport.com Top stories ·
Jalen Brunson, Knicks Reach ECF for 1st Time in 25 Years, Wow Fans in Upset of Celtics
Jalen Brunson powered the New York Knicks to a lopsided 119-81 win over the Boston Celtics in Game 6 of their second-round playoff series on Friday night.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Sean Combs trial: Cassie concludes four days of testimony
On Friday, Sean Combs' defense lawyers questioned Cassie Ventura about how much of the former couple's activities she willingly participated in. "I had to fight my way out," she said.
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govexec.com Top stories ·
A judge has moved again to block Trump’s anti-union EO
Just weeks after issuing a preliminary injunction to block an edict aimed at stripping two-thirds of the federal workforce of its collective bargaining rights, U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman issued a similar decision as it relates to U.S. Foreign Service officers.
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A Century-Old Romance That Gave the Pope His Family Name
Online genealogists found that Pope Leo’s paternal grandparents in Chicago were accused of having an “illicit affair” in the 1910s, adding another layer to the pope’s complex family history.
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dailygalaxy.com Tech ·
The Rise of Artificial intelligence Rebellion: Researchers Have Discovered That AIs Can Organize Themselves and Create Their Own Social Norms!
Artificial intelligences have started creating their own social rules—without any human help. These surprising behaviors reveal unexpected teamwork and rebellion among AI agents.
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windowslatest.com Tech ·
Microsoft is bringing back seconds to Windows 10 Clock after outrage
After removing 'seconds' from the Calendar flyout (clock), Microsoft is adding it back in the next cumulative update.
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macrumors.com Tech ·
Apple's 20th Anniversary iPhone: What We Know So Far
2027 will mark the 20th anniversary of the iPhone, and Apple is planning to celebrate with an all-new iPhone design. With the 10th anniversary of the...
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Melania Trump bronze statue disappearance investigated by police | CNN
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Walmart says it will hike some prices due to tariffs. Here’s what that means for shoppers
Bananas, roses and toys are some of the items hit by tariffs and price hikes could come as soon as late May, according to the retailer.
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9to5google.com Tech ·
Material 3 Expressive’s new loading indicator is already in Android 16
Google’s new design language video starts with a pull-to-refresh that turns M3 into “Material 3 Expressive,” with a new loading indicator.
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Bandai Namco's cancelled MMORPG Blue Protocol will release outside of Japan this year
Bandai Namco's cancelled anime MMORPG Blue Protocol will release on PC and mobile this year outside of Japan, in Europe…
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bleepingcomputer.com Tech ·
CISA tags recently patched Chrome bug as actively exploited
On Thursday, CISA warned U.S. federal agencies to secure their systems against ongoing attacks exploiting a high-severity vulnerability in the Chrome web browser.
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Trump Appointee Pressed Analyst to Redo Intelligence on Venezuelan Gang
The move followed a disclosure that intelligence agencies disagree with a key factual claim Trump made to invoke a wartime deportation law.
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weather.com Top stories ·
Fatalities Reported After St. Louis Tornado | Weather.com
A fast-moving tornado tore through the St. Louis area, leaving behind shattered windows, downed trees and three fatalities. - Articles from The Weather Channel | weather.com
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Nine reported killed in Russian strike on civilian bus in Ukraine
Another four people are injured in Ukraine's north-eastern Sumy region, local officials say.
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
Army to place metal plates on DC streets to protect them during June parade
The Army will place large metal plating at key points on Washington's streets
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gematsu.com Tech ·
Free-to-play MMORPG Blue Protocol: Star Resonance coming west in 2025
Publisher A PLUS JAPAN and developer BOKURA will release free-to-play massively multiplayer online RPG Blue Protocol: Star Resonance for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store, iOS, and Android worldwidâ¦