Press review · Friday, 16 May 2025
16 May 2025
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npr.org Top stories ·
Historical precedent: Courts wrestle with White House's 'invasion' claim
Federal judges are looking back to the 18th century to define what constitutes an invasion, weighing a key legal argument for the Trump administration's use of a wartime deportation authority.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Man who stabbed Salman Rushdie sentenced to 25 years in prison
Hadi Matar was convicted of attempted murder for 2022 attack that left writer blind in his right eye
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npr.org Top stories ·
DOGE tried assigning a team to the Government Accountability Office. They refused
An attempt by DOGE to assign a team to the independent Government Accountability Office was rejected Friday. The GAO is part of the legislative branch and not subject to DOGE's request.
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forbes.com Tech ·
Valve Addresses Alleged Steam Hack And Clarifies Situation
Over the past day or so, a viral story spread that there was a Steam data breach that could expose account information millions of players.
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gizmodo.com Tech ·
'Doom: The Dark Ages' Is My First Game in the Seriesâand It Absolutely Rips (and Tears)
Id Software and Bethesda Softworks' 'Doom' prequel is packed with aura and hype moments that'll make you go 'hell yeah' from start to finish.
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wccftech.com Tech ·
MSI Unveils World's First 2K QD-OLED Gaming Monitors With Up To 500Hz Refresh Rate
MSI has debuted two new high-end QD-OLED gaming monitors, boasting 2K resolution with refresh rate reaching up to 500Hz.
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nytimes.com Top stories ·
Federal Officials May Limit Recommendations for Covid Vaccine
With new testing requirements, it’s not even clear whether new Covid or flu shots can be made available this fall.
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Harvard Paid $27 for a Copy of Magna Carta. Surprise! It’s an Original.
Two British academics discovered that a “copy” of the medieval text, held in Harvard Law School’s library for 80 years, is one of seven originals dating from 1300.
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cnn.com Top stories ·
Live updates: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial, Cassie Ventura testimony wraps up | CNN
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Are white South Africans facing a genocide as Donald Trump claims?
US President Donald Trump says a genocide is taking place in South Africa, a claim a judge dismissed as "imaginary".
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theverge.com Tech ·
Xbox is going to let you pin your favorite games on your homescreen
You’ll be able to customize the Xbox UI to hide system apps, choose the number of games listed, and the size of tiles.
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androidauthority.com Tech ·
Google is about to unleash Gemini Nano's power for third-party Android apps
Google is about to open the floodgates for on-device generative AI by bringing Gemini Nano to more devices and more Android apps.
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steelers.com Top stories ·
5 for Friday: There's more to a schedule than meets the eye
Steelers' 2025 schedule not nearly as daunting as 2024
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Can the Maple Leafs respond after yet another playoff stinker? Here’s what data tells us
The Leafs are, technically, not done yet. They still have a chance to hit back, and it's more historically likely than one might think.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Federal Reserve will reduce staff by 10% in coming years, Powell memo says
The staff cuts could result in more than 2,000 fewer jobs at the U.S. central bank.
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statnews.com Top stories ·
FDA clears first blood test for diagnosing Alzheimer’s
The FDA has approved the first blood test for diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease, which could speed the path to treatment for patients
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finance.yahoo.com Top stories ·
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq edge higher as US stocks eye a weekly win
Relief over easing trade tensions is giving way to concern about the impact of President Trump's tariffs.
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npr.org Top stories ·
In Abu Dhabi, Trump makes first visit to a mosque as president
While it's common for U.S. presidents to visit churches, only a few have made official visits to mosques.
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theatlantic.com Top stories ·
An Autopsy Report on Biden’s In-Office Decline
“Five people were running the country,” a political insider told the authors of the new book Original Sin. “And Joe Biden was at best a senior member of the board.”
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npr.org Top stories ·
James Comey is under investigation for his '8647' Instagram post. What does it mean?
The former FBI director posted — then deleted — a picture of seashells forming "8647." Trump and his allies view it as a call for his assassination, but Comey says he was unaware of that meaning.
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pokemongo.com Tech ·
RSVP planner has arrived! – Pokémon GO
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animenewsnetwork.com Tech ·
Square Enix Reveals New Screenshots for Kingdom Hearts IV Game
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cnet.com Tech ·
Should You Change Your Password After the Steam Leak? This Cybersecurity Expert Says Yes
Steam says your account information is secure, but I changed my password. Here's why.
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timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tech ·
Pokemon GO: Crowned Sword Zacian and Crowned Shield Zamazenta are finally here! | Esports News - The Times of India
Esports News: Pokémon GO Fest 2025 will introduce Crowned Sword Zacian and Crowned Shield Zamazenta, upgraded forms of the Legendary Pokémon. These Fairy/Steel and
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gonintendo.com Tech ·
Nintendo Releases New Artwork Featuring New Renders for Mario and Co.
The face of an era
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gamesindustry.biz Tech ·
Nintendo could become "primary partner for third-party game publishers" over next five years, new analysis claims
Nintendo could become the "primary partner" for third-party publishers in the next five years.
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nintendolife.com Tech ·
Nintendo Has "No Plans" To Use Game-Key Cards For First-Party-Developed Titles
Key to success
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variety.com Tech ·
Magic: The Gathering Unveils Three New ‘Final Fantasy’ Cards, Wizards of the Coast Team Breaks Down Collection (EXCLUSIVE)
Wizards of the Coast creative leads unveil three new "Magic: The Gathering" cards in their "Final Fantasy" collection and break down the new set.
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ign.com Tech ·
The Pokémon Fossil Museum Is Bringing Real and Fake Pokémon Fossils to the U.S. Next Year - IGN
The Pokémon Company has confirmed the Pokémon Fossil Museum is coming to North America in May 2026.
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gsmarena.com Tech ·
Xiaomi's self-developed smartphone chipset has a name and a release date
Word comes straight from CEO Lei Jun. Back in November, Xiaomi was said to be working on its very own self-developed smartphone chipset, in order to reduce...
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Haven Studios founder and CEO Jade Raymond leaves developer
Jade Raymond, founder and CEO of Haven Studios, has left the company.
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Google’s New Android Update — 3 Things Your Phone Can No Longer Do
This new Google Android update stops smartphone users from doing three things — here’s what they are and why it matters.
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videogameschronicle.com Tech ·
Red Dead Redemption 2 is reportedly coming to Switch 2, as Take-Two commits to Nintendo | VGC
Rockstar’s RDR2 will reportedly release for Switch 2, alongside a PS5 and Xbox Series update…
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Capcom goes for deep cuts with latest fighting game collection
Some fascinating early 3D fighters.
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eurogamer.net Tech ·
Stellar Blade PC release blocked on Steam in over 120 countries, surprising even its developer
Stellar Blade will release on PC on 11th June, but its availability on Steam has been blocked in over 120 countries, su…
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nintendolife.com Tech ·
Nintendo Apologises For "Error" With Mention Of Switch 2 VRR TV Support
"The incorrect information was initially published"
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8BitDo’s new all-button arcade controller is just 16mm thick
No joystick, no problem.
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Nintendo Switch Online's latest N64 addition is a Rare treat
The slow swell of Nintendo Switch Online's N64 library continues with a brand-new addition for Expansion Pack subscribe…
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Doom: The Dark Ages Is Out Today, and Already on Sale for Xbox and PC - IGN
Doom: The Dark Ages has already received a little discount for PC at Fanatical and GMG and at Newegg for an Xbox digital code.
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macrumors.com Tech ·
WSJ: Some Apple Vision Pro Buyers 'Feel Total Regret'
Apple's Vision Pro headset has left many early adopters expressing dissatisfaction over its weight, limited use cases, and sparse software...
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kotaku.com Tech ·
Pokémon TCG's Return Of Team Rocket Is A Triumph
That is, if you can find anywhere to buy the Destined Rivals set
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Epic’s Mega sale has big discounts on games like GTA V, Red Dead Redemption, and Cyberpunk 2077
The Mega Sale is back.
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NASA Office Above ‘Seinfeld’ Diner Is a Target of Trump Budget Shrinkage
The Trump administration says it is ending a lease in the Columbia building that houses Tom’s Restaurant. The university says the rent is still due.
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Retirees Are Filing for Social Security Earlier. Why?
An additional 276,000 people filed for Social Security benefits so far this fiscal year, up 13% from a year ago. Anxiety appears to be a driver.
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abc7chicago.com Top stories ·
Chicago Bears prioritizing Arlington Heights for new stadium: Mayor Johnson
The Chicago Bears are prioritizing Arlington Heights for their new stadium, a statement from Mayor Brandon Johnson's office said Friday.
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newjerseyglobe.com Top stories ·
McIver set to be charged over Delaney Hall incident - New Jersey Globe
The Justice Department plans to bring charges against Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-Newark) following a scuffle with federal immigration agents last week at
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pbs.org Top stories ·
Pope Leo XIV says family is 'between a man and a woman' and asserts the dignity of the unborn
Leo, the first American pope, also called for reviving multilateral diplomacy and promoting dialogue between religions in the search for peace, in his first meeting with the Vatican diplomatic corps.
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edition.cnn.com Top stories ·
Florida becomes second state in US to ban fluoride in public drinking water | CNN
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hollywoodreporter.com Top stories ·
Sean “Diddy” Combs Overdosed on Night of Playboy Mansion Party in 2012, His Ex-Partner Reveals at Trial
The rap mogul's tumultuous relationship with R&B singer Cassie Ventura was painstakingly detailed from the stand for a third day as she discussed their infidelity, substance abuse and violent decade together.
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Why a $10,000 Deduction Is Blocking the G.O.P.’s $3.8 Trillion Tax Bill
House Republicans, mostly from New York, have gone to war with party leadership over their push to raise or abolish the $10,000 cap on the so-called SALT deduction.