Press review · Friday, 16 May 2025
16 May 2025
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govexec.com Top stories ·
Appeals court issues stay of judge’s decision blocking Trump’s anti-union order
The Trump administration may recommence stripping the union rights of two-thirds of the federal workforce, for now.
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cnn.com Top stories ·
Audio released of Biden interview with special counsel who described him as an ‘elderly man with a poor memory’ | CNN Politics
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ign.com Tech ·
Square Enix Finally Breaks Silence On Kingdom Hearts 4, Shares Screenshots, Says It's 'Dedicated to Making this an Experience That Lives Up to Your Expectations' - IGN
Square Enix has reaffirmed yesterday's roundabout confirmation that Kingdom Hearts 4 was still on the way in a brand-new message posted to social media that, complete with screenshots, leaves no doubt.
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gizmodo.com Top stories ·
OpenAI Just Released a Coding Tool to 'Help' Programmers (Replace Their Jobs, Probably)
Software development may never be the same.
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nbcsports.com Top stories ·
Brock Purdy, 49ers agree to five-year contract extension
After being the biggest bargain in the sport over his first three seasons, the final pick of the 2022 draft has agreed to a lucrative second contract.
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apnews.com Top stories ·
US claim of state secrets privilege in Kilmar Abrego Garcia case is 'inadequate,' judge says
A federal judge has told the Trump administration that its explanation for state secrets privilege in the Kilmar Abrego Garcia case is "inadequate." U.S.
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nintendowire.com Tech ·
New renders for the Mario cast have been released, as well as a new look for Diddy Kong
Over the past 15 years, most of the Super Mario cast has remained pretty similar in appearance. Ever since the New Super Mario Bros. era of games, the looks
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insidehighered.com Top stories ·
Florida A&M Hires DeSantis Ally as President
The HBCU in Tallahassee hired a president who has never worked in higher ed but has ties to Republican governor Ron DeSantis. Her critics have dubbed her “MAGA Marva.”
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Audio of interview confirms Biden memory lapses
Newly released recording of Special Counsel Robert Hur interview with then-President Biden shows diminished mental capacity.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Moody's downgrades US credit rating citing rising debt
Moody's said successive US administrations had failed to reverse ballooning deficits and interest costs.
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Singer Dawn Richard takes the stand in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ trial
R&B singer Cassie testified for a fourth day in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial. Singer Dawn Richards also took to the stand late Friday afternoon.
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sports.yahoo.com Top stories ·
2025 PGA Championship Round 2 leaderboard, live updates: Jhonattan Vegas holds lead as Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler make cut
Jhonattan Vegas is carrying a two-shot lead into the weekend in North Carolina.
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whyy.org Top stories ·
NJ Transit strike begins halting trains and leaving passengers stranded
About 350,000 daily riders face major disruptions as the New Jersey Transit halts all train service.
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businessinsider.com Top stories ·
The US just lost its last triple-A credit rating from a major agency
Moody's lowered the US triple-A credit rating on Friday, citing rising federal debt and interest costs.
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James Comey: Ex-FBI boss interviewed by Secret Service over Trump seashell post
Comey voluntarily participated in the questioning and was not being held in custody, sources told US media.
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Metal Gear Creator Hideo Kojima Says He’s Left His Staff a USB Stick of Ideas for After He Dies, ‘Kind of Like a Will’ - IGN
Hot on the heels of revealing a number of discarded video game ideas and even an idea for a ‘Forgetting Game’ where the main character gradually forgets important information and abilities if you take too long a break from playing, Kojima has revealed he has left his staff a SUB stick of game ideas for after he dies.
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wccftech.com Tech ·
Stellar Blade Doesn't Require A PSN Account To Play On PC, But It's Still Blocked In 130 Countries On Steam
Stellar Blade doesn't require a PSN account to play it on PC, but it's still blocked in 130 countries, players are discovering.
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DHS says it’s in beginning stages of ‘vetting process’ for immigrant reality TV show | CNN Politics
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Trump's frantic peacebrokering week hints at what he really wants
After seven breathless days of diplomatic hurly burly, we have a clearer idea of the US president's global ideology - and the limits of his 'art of a deal'.
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
'I feel very scared': Some Americans fear losing coverage due to proposed Medicaid cuts
Republicans are proposing cuts to Medicaid as part of President Donald Trump's spending bill. Some Americans are worried the cuts will cause them to lose their coverage.
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texastribune.org Top stories ·
Abbott wants to stop allowing federal benefits in Texas to be spent on unhealthy, high-processed food
Texas’ governor joins other Republican governors making similar requests to ban purchases of candy and soda through the SNAP program.
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Ukraine and Russia far apart in direct talks, but prisoner swap agreed
The talks lasted just over 90 minutes and there were few signs of any progress on ending the war.
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FDA greenlights first blood test to help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease in the US | CNN
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yahoo.com Top stories ·
Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial live updates: Week 1 wraps up in the sex trafficking case
The 55-year-old hip-hop mogul has been charged by federal prosecutors with sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and transportation to engage in prostitution.
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npr.org Top stories ·
ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan is on leave amid a sexual misconduct investigation
Facing allegations of sexual misconduct, Karim Khan has temporarily stepped aside as a U.N. investigation enters its final stage, the International Criminal Court announced Friday.
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npr.org Top stories ·
DOJ may drop case against Boeing over deadly 737 Max crashes, despite families' outrage
Boeing agreed last year to plead guilty to defrauding regulators after the crashes of two 737 Max jets, in 2018 and 2019, that killed 346 people. But a federal judge rejected that proposed plea deal.
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vaticannews.va Top stories ·
Ex-classmate remembers Pope Leo XIV as 'man of integrity' - Vatican News
Fr Anthony Pizzo, Prior of the Midwest Province of the Augustinian Order, shares his personal experience of Pope Leo XIV, describing him as a man of ...
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statnews.com Top stories ·
CRISPR is used in landmark treatment to correct genetic misspelling of a single patient
In a world first, scientists used CRISPR to fix a baby's unique genetic mutation. The report offers hope for personalized treatments of rare diseases.
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federalnewsnetwork.com Top stories ·
Conservatives block Trump’s big tax breaks bill in a stunning setback
Conservatives have blocked President Donald Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill. House Republicans failed Friday to push it out of the Budget Committee. Four GOP conservatives initially voted against it, demanding further cuts to Medicaid and green energy tax breaks. A fifth switched his vote in a procedural step so it could be reconsidered later and says he's confident they'll “get this done.” Tallying a whopping 1,116 pages, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act is teetering at a critical moment. At the same time, lawmakers from high-tax states including New York are demanding a deeper local tax deduction. Democrats call the package “bad economics.” The Budget Committee plans to try again Sunday.
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nytimes.com Top stories ·
Chris Brown Ordered to Remain in Custody After Arrest in England
The singer was charged with grievous bodily harm over a 2023 incident in London. He was ordered to remain in custody until June 13.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
NOAA is scrambling to fill forecasting jobs after cuts to the National Weather Service
About 40% of the nation’s weather forecast offices have significant staffing vacancies. Critics say the shortfalls could affect key public safety services.
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nola.com Top stories ·
See what's left of Nottoway plantation in morning light after fire destroyed Louisiana mansion
Here are photos and video from Friday morning.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
DHS open to Duck Dynasty producer's pitch for immigrant-based reality show: 'Happy to review'
DHS is considering a reality show pitched by a 'Duck Dynasty' producer that would feature immigrants competing for U.S. citizenship, exploring American culture and patriotism.
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gamingbible.com Tech ·
Red Dead Redemption 2 new-gen upgrade leaks online
Red Dead Redemption 2 might finally be getting that new gen upgrade, and a Nintendo Switch 2 release.
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Trump asks the Supreme Court to allow his government downsizing plans to proceed
President Donald Trump is asking the Supreme Court to allow him to resume his downsizing of the federal workforce, while a lawsuit filed by labor unions and cities proceeds.
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thehill.com Top stories ·
FDA clears first blood test to reliably predict Alzheimer’s disease
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Friday it had cleared a new test to help diagnose adults with Alzheimer’s disease, the first diagnostic tool that uses a blood draw to check f…
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justice.gov Top stories ·
Mexican National and Alleged Alien Smuggler Indicted on First Material Support of Terrorism Charges Against CJNG Member
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AP PHOTOS: Children die as USAID aid cuts snap a lifeline for the world's most malnourished
DIKWA, Nigeria (AP) — For years, the U.S. Agency for International Development had been the backbone of the humanitarian response in northeastern Nigeria, helping non-government organizations provide food, shelter and healthcare to millions of people.
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windowscentral.com Tech ·
Can this early Palworld footage of gliding "Pals" tip the scales in its favor against the Nintendo lawsuit?
Early footage of Palworld further supports Pocketpair's defense against Nintendo's legal action.
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phonearena.com Tech ·
Honor is calling out Samsung’s design choices, and it brought receipts
The latest flagship showdown has turned into a battle of thinness.
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A Reality Show Where Immigrants Compete for U.S. Citizenship? D.H.S. Is Considering It.
A spokeswoman for the Department of Homeland Security said the agency was happy to review “out-of-the-box pitches.”
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gamespot.com Tech ·
Stellar Blade On PC Has Been Blocked In Over 130 Countries, Catching Its Developer By Surprise
Bad news for anyone living in Antarctica--and dozens of other countries--as the PC release of Stellar Blade has been blocked there.
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Is Britain really inching back towards the EU?
The summit between the UK and EU on 19 May will be the first since Brexit - the very idea of it has polarised opinions
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jpost.com Top stories ·
IDF strikes two Houthi-controlled ports in Yemen
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz vowed further strikes after the series of Houthi missile attacks this week.
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tomsguide.com Tech ·
The Oura ring just got a new rival with a titanium design and 24/7 biometric tracking — no subscription required
We didn’t expect this brand to launch a smart ring...
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nintendoeverything.com Tech ·
Nintendo shows updated design for Diddy Kong
Diddy Kong has received an updated design with some changes including the removal of the Nintendo logo on his hat.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Ten people break out of New Orleans jail, including man convicted of killings
Local, state and federal officials launch ‘full-scale’ search and warn people who escaped are ‘armed and dangerous’
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droid-life.com Tech ·
Samsung's Galaxy 25 Ultra Getting $870 Off Deal Over S25 Edge
The Galaxy S25 Edge might be the topic of the moment, but I think most of us are having a hard time figuring out who this phone is for. It’s thin, which is cool and all, yet it has a tiny battery, lacks a 3rd camera, and still costs almost as much as a Galaxy S25 Ultra, a... #Deals #GalaxyS25Edge
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'Miraculous': 2-year-old survives fall from 15th floor of apartment building
A 2-year-old boy survived a fall from the 15th floor of a high-rise apartment building in Maryland when he landed in bushes and mulch on the ground, officials said.
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pbs.org Top stories ·
WATCH: Attorneys react to latest Kilmar Abrego Garcia hearing where judge called Trump administration's explanation 'inadequate'
A federal judge told the Trump administration Friday that its explanation for invoking the state secrets privilege in the Kilmar Abrego Garcia case is inadequate, describing the government’s reasoning for withholding information as “take my word for it.”