Press review · Saturday, 17 May 2025
17 May 2025
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
Trump’s clash with the courts raises prospect of showdown over separation of powers
The Trump administration has been pushing back against certain court rulings it doesn't like in the hundreds of cases filed against it in the past few months
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yahoo.com Top stories ·
Mike Pence criticizes Trump on tariffs and key foreign policy issues as he watches from afar
Former Vice President Mike Pence criticized President Donald Trump’s approach to tariffs, as well as several foreign policy initiatives, in an interview with NBC News’ “Meet the Press” airing Sunday.
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cnn.com Top stories ·
Israel begins extensive Gaza ground operation after intense air strikes kill more than 100 overnight | CNN
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Turning Qatari 747 into Air Force One could cost $1 billion and take years, experts say
Taxpayers would likely foot the bill to retrofit President Trump's new jet, which could be more than twice the plane's $400 million value.
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pagesix.com Top stories ·
Jennifer Lawrence details ‘extremely isolating’ postpartum struggles after becoming a mom
“I had just had my firstborn, and there’s not really anything like postpartum. It’s extremely isolating, which is so interesting,” the actress shared.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Alcaraz beats Sinner again to win Italian Open
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner 7-6 (5), 6-1 to win his first Italian Open on Sunday and add another big clay-court title to his résumé.
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
Jennifer Lawrence reflects on kids, postpartum: 'Brutal and incredible'
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abc7.com Top stories ·
7 men at large after escape from New Orleans jail including 4 charged with murder
Ten men escaped from a New Orleans jail and all seven who remain at large should be considered armed and dangerous, officials with the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office warned.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
FBI links California fertility clinic bombing to anti-natalist ideology
The attack left one dead on Saturday and injured four others.
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rollingstone.com Top stories ·
Trump DOJ Considers Making it Easier to Indict Members of Congress
The move being considered by Attorney Gen. Pam Bondi would be another step in dismantling the Justice Department's Public Integrity Section.
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dallasnews.com Top stories ·
Overtime thriller proves it: Close games belong to Dallas Stars in Stanley Cup playoffs
The Dallas Stars beat the Winnipeg Jets, 2-1 in overtime, another tight win in American Airlines Center. Now, the Edmonton Oilers await in the Western...
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nytimes.com Top stories ·
Inside the players-only meeting that changed the Knicks’ direction: ‘We’re not done’
Before their Game 5 loss in Boston, people around the Knicks noticed their lack of intensity. A meeting before Game 6 shifted their focus.
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Maryland Governor Vetoes Reparations Bill
Wes Moore, the nation’s lone sitting Black governor, diverged from fellow Democratic governors in rejecting a measure that would have studied reparations.
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laist.com Top stories ·
Voter Game Plan: A guide to Huntington Beach’s special election on public libraries
Huntington Beach voters will weigh in on library privatization and book review committee.
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Scenes from Stars’ series-clincher: Mason Marchment’s humanity, Jake Oettinger’s game saver, more
Oettinger's big save led to the Dallas Stars' celebration — but Marchment took time for a poignant moment.
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mlb.com Top stories ·
Phillies reliever Alvarado suspended 80 games for PED violation
Phillies reliever José Alvarado received an 80 game suspension without pay after testing positive for exogenous Testosterone, a performance-enhancing substance, the Commissioner's Office announced on Sunday. The suspension is effective immediately. The team issued the following statement: "The Phillies fully support Major League Baseball's Joint Prevention and Treatment Program and
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nbcsports.com Top stories ·
Starting lineup for Sunday's NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway
Brad Keselowski will lead the field to the green flag in the exhibition race that pays $1 million to the winner.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Scott Bessent calls Moody's a 'lagging indicator' after U.S. credit downgrade
The treasury secretary also said he spoke on the phone with Walmart's CEO, who agreed to absorb some of the costs of Trump's tariffs.
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apnews.com Top stories ·
Austria welcomes JJ back home with cheers, hugs and roses after winning Eurovision Song Contest
Austrian fans have enthusiastically welcomed classically trained singer JJ back home at Vienna airport after he won the Eurovision Song Contest with “Wasted Love.”
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Universities cutting sports, others adding ahead of $2.8 billion NCAA antitrust settlement
Over the past three months, a number of U.S. colleges have added or dropped entire sports programs on the eve of dramatic changes coming to college athletics under the $2.8 billion NCAA settlement.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Ros Atkins on... how world leaders are responding to Israel's blockade of Gaza
The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at how world leaders are responding to Israel's blockade of Gaza.
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Facial disfigurement: 'I was refused service in a cafe because of my face'
Amit Ghose says he still experiences abuse as an adult, but he has come to accept the way he looks.
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On ‘S.N.L.’, Bad Bunny and Scarlett Johansson Have a Couples’ Feud
This weekend’s broadcast, hosted by Scarlett Johansson and featuring the musical guest Bad Bunny, began with a sendup of President Trump’s recent visit to Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
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Romanians vote in a tense presidential runoff that pits a nationalist against a pro-EU centrist
Romanians are casting their ballots in a tense presidential runoff between a hard-right nationalist and a pro-Western centrist.
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Israel launches 'extensive' new ground operations in Gaza as airstrikes kill at least 103 people
Israel launched “extensive” new ground operations in the Gaza Strip, while airstrikes in a new offensive killed at least 103 people, hospitals and medics said, and forced northern Gaza’s main hospital to close.
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sports.yahoo.com Top stories ·
PGA Championship Final Round leaderboard, live updates: Scottie Scheffler takes solo lead at Quail Hollow
We're just 18 holes away from someone claiming the Wanamaker Trophy.
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Australian Matthew Radalj tells of life in China prison
Matthew Radalj tells the BBC of his time in a Beijing prison, revealing what goes on behind bars.
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theverge.com Top stories ·
The best wireless headphones get even better
In this week’s Installer: Doom, Airbnb, Murderbot, and Android.
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Treasury secretary says Walmart's warnings on price increases are a 'worst-case scenario'
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is playing down inflation risks from the Trump administration’s tariffs.
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thehill.com Top stories ·
McCarthy tears into Republicans over Trump budget bill delay: ‘A real misstep’
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) tore into House Republicans over sinking a key committee vote that would help advance President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” calling it a “re…
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pennlive.com Top stories ·
Donald Trump rages over latest Qatari jet reports: ‘I again give these SleazeBags fair warning!’
The president has heard just about enough about the gift from Qatar.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Scott Bessent calls Moody's a 'lagging indicator' after U.S. credit downgrade
The treasury secretary also said he spoke on the phone with Walmart's CEO, who agreed to absorb some of the costs of Trump's tariffs.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Zelenskyy meets Vance in Rome, hours after Russia's largest drone attack on Ukraine
The intensified diplomacy came as Russia launched its largest drone barrage against Ukraine since the start of the full-scale invasion in 2022.
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ft.com Top stories ·
Merz tries to quell Meloni-Macron spat over Ukraine
German chancellor weighs in after Italian and French leaders trade barbs
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dailygalaxy.com Tech ·
NASA’s Latest Satellite Reveals Shocking Heat Movement Deep in the Ocean
NASA’s groundbreaking SWOT satellite is uncovering tiny ocean currents that hold the key to understanding our planet’s climate like never before.
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formula1.com Top stories ·
Verstappen storms to victory in thrilling Emilia-Romagna GP
Max Verstappen has surged to an impressive second victory of the season at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, the Dutchman having snatched P1 at the start before holding his position ahead of the McLaren pair in an eventful afternoon that featured Virtual Safety Car and full Safety Car phases.
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gizmodo.com Tech ·
Magic: The Gathering Has a Final Fantasy XV Cup Noodle Card
With this 'Magic' card, longtime 'Final Fantasy XV' fans will never forget one of its most egregious forms of product placement.
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Scott Bessent says tariff rates will return to ‘reciprocal’ levels if countries don’t reach trade deals with US | CNN Business
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Mike Pence criticizes Trump on tariffs and key foreign policy issues as he watches from afar
In a "Meet the Press" interview, Trump's former vice president was careful to balance praise of Trump with specific disapproval in certain areas.
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This HP 15" Touchscreen Laptop (64GB RAM, 2TB SSD, i7) Drops $2,600, Now 72% Off on Amazon
Save $2,600 on a 15.6" touchscreen laptop from HP designed for business professionals.
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In unsealed declaration, Rubio claims disclosing some information about Abrego Garcia case would cause 'significant harm' to national security
The judge in the Kilmar Abrego Garcia case reprimanded the government for not providing enough basis for her to determine if information in the case should be privileged.
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deadline.com Top stories ·
‘Saturday Night Live’ Wraps Season 50 With No Cast Goodbyes In Finale As NBC Series Prepares For Departures
Jokes about Sarah Sherman leaving and Colin Jost replacing Lorne Michaels but no real indications of the changes to come at Saturday Night Live.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Clark, new-look Fever rout Sky in chippy opener
The Fever started their season Saturday with a blowout victory over the Sky, a triple-double from Caitlin Clark, a career milestone for Fever newcomer DeWanna Bonner and a kerfuffle between Clark and the Sky's Angel Reese.
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alternet.org Top stories ·
'Hole in his head': Trump official torn apart for stumbling answers during SCOTUS hearing
On Thursday morning, May 15, the U.S. Supreme Court held a hearing that examined the injunctions blocking President Donald Trump's executive order against birthright citizenship. Trump' critics are attacking the order as unconstitutional, as birthright citizenship is protected by the U.S. Constituti...
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Pope Leo XIV vows to work for unity so Catholic Church becomes a symbol of peace in the world
Leo officially opened his pontificate by taking his first popemobile tour.
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nintendolife.com Tech ·
Video: Nintendo Gives Us A Closer Look At Switch 2's GameCube Controller
The GameCube library returns next month
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nintendoeverything.com Tech ·
Nintendo explains why it chose Mario Kart World as its Switch 2 launch game
When Nintendo Switch 2 launches in just a few weeks, Mario Kart World will be there right alongside it. Nintendo has now spoken about the decision to tie the two together. In a recent interview, Nintendo’s senior vice president of product development Nate Bihldorff spoke about how Mario Kart World is “one of the most broadly accessible games possible.” Also,...
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thinkstewartville.com Tech ·
"It's terrifying!": This CEO of an internet giant has a deep fear for the future because of Google.
Currently the target of a major antitrust investigation, Google could drag other companies down with it if a conviction is confirmed. Behind the future of the agreements signed by Google lies the survival of certain publishers, including Mozilla. First of all, a quick reminder: at the moment in the United…
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New Jersey, State of Constant Motion, Learns to Live With Immobility
Trains are idle, the airport is hobbled and large holes have opened on a major highway. The state’s residents have time to reflect, and get mad.
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Live updates: The latest on Donald Trump’s presidency | CNN Politics