Press review · Saturday, 17 May 2025
17 May 2025
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cnn.com Top stories ·
Nonprofit leaders say they are bracing for potential targeting by the Trump administration after a controversial tax measure advances in Congress | CNN Politics
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apnews.com Top stories ·
The old slang term '86' probably started as restaurant-worker jargon. Suddenly it's in the news
The slang term at the center of a political firestorm around former FBI Director James Comey likely originated as food-service-industry jargon before extending to other uses.
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20 injured after Mexican Navy training ship strikes Brooklyn Bridge, source says | CNN
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wccftech.com Tech ·
Apple Vision Pro Owners Are Expressing Immense Buyer’s Remorse Over Spending A Massive Sum On A Headset And Still Experiencing Comfort Issues, Along With Other Problems
Several Apple Vision Pro owners are now regretting that they invested a mammoth sum to purchase the mixed-reality heatset
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thehill.com Top stories ·
Trump shows signs of mounting frustration with Supreme Court
President Trump has expressed frustration with the Supreme Court after it blocked his administration’s efforts to deport migrants with alleged ties to Venezuelan gangs, and has accused the co…
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fortune.com Tech ·
Apple blocks Fortnite on iOS globally, Epic Games says, weeks after the developer scored a big win in court
Apple initially removed Fortnite from the App Store in 2020 after Epic Games tried to skirt commissions on in-app purchases.
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ca.sports.yahoo.com Top stories ·
Preakness 2025 recap, winnings: Favorite Journalism surges to win after falling short in Kentucky Derby
It was a bumpy ride, but Journalism prevailed at the Preakness.
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eventhubs.com Tech ·
Ed Boon said that there could be 'years of content' for Mortal Kombat 1 but it sadly didn't even make it two years
Mortal Kombat 1: Definitive Edition was announced earlier this week. Acquiring Mortal Kombat 1: Definitive Edition will give players access to Mortal Kombat 1's base game, Kombat Pack 1, the Khaos Reigns story expansion, Kombat Pack 2, and the ...
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nintendolife.com Tech ·
Here's A Look At The Size And Inside Of Switch 2 Game Cases
Arriving in store next month
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
How much would Americans of different income save in taxes if the GOP bill is signed into law?
The greatest benefits would go to high-income households, while low-income families would see a much more modest boost, analyses show.
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thecrimson.com Top stories ·
Scores of Researchers Receive Termination Notices After Federal Government Cuts Most Grants to Harvard | News | The Harvard Crimson
More than 100 Harvard researchers received termination notices for federally funded research projects on Thursday, as sweeping cuts to the majority of Harvard’s federal grants begin taking effect across the University’s labs.
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nytimes.com Top stories ·
Rare Chicago Dust Storm Turns Day Into Night
Day turned to night in northwest Indiana and north-central Illinois on Friday as a rare dust storm shrouded the skies.
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comicbook.com Tech ·
Bethesda Is Giving Away a Free DOOM: The Dark Ages Skin (Here's How to Get It)
Gamers can grab a free DOOM: The Dark Ages skin and more from Bethesda's website for a limited time. Here's how.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Nearly 18,000 containers of ice cream recalled for potential plastic contamination
Wells Enterprises, the company that produces Blue Bunny and Halo Top ice creams, issued the voluntary recall April 25.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Palou, Penske set pace at Indy 500 qualifying
Álex Palou qualified for the Indianapolis 500 at 233.043 mph in a Honda-powered entry Saturday to top the Team Penske drivers of Scott McLaughlin and Josef Newgarden.
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New Jersey Transit Strike: Negotiations Resume a Day Earlier Than Expected
Agency executives and union representatives met Saturday afternoon, a day earlier than expected. A meeting with the National Mediation Board is scheduled for Sunday.
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bleacherreport.com Top stories ·
Caitlin Clark Triple-Doubles, Angel Reese Stars as Fever Beat Sky in Van Lith's Debut
On the heels of an undefeated preseason, Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever continued their winning ways in their 2025 WNBA regular-season opener on Saturday, blowing out Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky 93-58 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Bill Belichick addresses 24-year-old girlfriend's 'job responsibilities' amid viral interview fallout
In an interview on “The Pivot Podcast” to promote his new book, Belichick spoke in more detail about how Hudson helps him in his career.
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bloomberg.com Top stories ·
Trump to Keep 30% China Tariffs Till Late 2025, Analysts Say
Donald Trump’s tariffs on China will likely remain at a level expected to severely curtail Chinese exports to the US after the 90-day truce, analysts and investors say, suggesting Beijing may have to endure further economic pain despite active talks.
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jpost.com Top stories ·
Hamas offers to release half of remaining hostages for two month ceasefire - report
Hamas doubted whether the US was able to compel Netanyahu to abide by the terms of any agreement, following the release of Edan Alexander last week.
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Trump Administration Abandons Fight to Ban Powerful Gun Accessory
The device, called a forced-reset trigger, allows semiautomatic weapons to fire hundreds of rounds. The Biden administration had sought to block them from being sold.
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Iran dismisses Trump ‘threats,’ says nuclear talks will continue | CNN
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Austria’s JJ wins Eurovision 2025 with ‘Wasted Love’ | CNN
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pokemon.com Tech ·
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket Alolan Ninetales Drop Event
Win solo battles to earn special promo cards with new artwork, including an Alolan Ninetales promo card.
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pbs.org Top stories ·
Comey is under investigation for posting ‘86’ in reference to Trump. What does it mean?
Former FBI Director Jamey Comey is under investigation after posting a photo of seashells spelling out “86 47”. Here’s a look at where the term "eighty-six" comes from and what it means.
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9to5google.com Tech ·
Google adds AI Mode to the Search bar on Android, iOS
With broader testing underway, the shortcut for launching AI Mode is now in the Google app’s Search bar on Android and iOS.
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masslive.com Top stories ·
Al Horford gives cryptic answer on Celtics future after Game 6 loss
Al Horford changed his tune on his future after a disappointing Celtics loss in the second-round.
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tomsguide.com Tech ·
YouTube TV just got a huge multiview upgrade — here’s how to try it
Non-live sports content comes to multiview feeds
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deadline.com Top stories ·
Cannes Film Festival 2025 In Photos: Richard Linklater, Zoey Deutch, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert Pattinson, ‘New Wave’ & ‘Die, My Love’ Premieres
The biggest names in cinema converge on France for this year’s 2025 Cannes Film Festival
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Lynne Ramsay’s ‘Die My Love’ With Jennifer Lawrence & Robert Pattinson Gets Nine-Minute Ovation After Cannes Premiere
Lynne Ramsay's 'Die My Love' starring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson gets nine-ovation after its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival.
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Eurovision 2025: Austria Wins Narrow Victory Over Israel
Austria’s entrant, JJ, took the prize after a tense count that was neck-and-neck until the last votes were revealed.
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Moody's strips U.S. government of top credit rating over failure to rein in debt
Moody’s is the last of the three major rating agencies to lower the federal government’s credit. Standard & Poor’s downgraded federal debt in 2011 and Fitch Ratings followed in 2023.
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screendaily.com Top stories ·
How a Martin Scorsese book club favourite inspired Excellent Cadaver to adapt ‘Die, My Love’
Lynne Ramsay directs Jennifer Lawrence in Cannes Competition premiere.
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Plane crashes shortly after takeoff from Colorado airport
A plane departing Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport in Broomfield crashed Saturday morning shortly after takeoff.
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vgchartz.com Tech ·
Nintendo Switch 2 Supports VRR in Handheld Mode Only
Nintendo in a statement sent to NintendoLife confirmed the Nintendo Switch 2 will support variable refresh rate (VRR) [...]
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ign.com Tech ·
Best Weapon Upgrades to Get First - Doom: The Dark Ages Guide - IGN
Doom: The Dark Ages puts a ton of fun gear in your hands, and all of your guns, melee weapons, and spiky new shield can be upgraded as you collect special
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edition.cnn.com Top stories ·
GOP hardliners defy party leaders and Trump as they vote to block agenda | CNN Politics
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Leaked audio of Hur interview shines light on Biden mental fitness: What to know
Former President Biden has found his way back into the spotlight more than 100 days after President Trump reclaimed the White House. Audio, obtained by Axios, from Biden’s October 2023 interv…
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yahoo.com Tech ·
13 "Everyday" Pieces in Grandma’s Kitchen That Are Worth a LOT of Money
Experts say these are the 13 everyday items in Grandma's kitchen that could be worth thousands. Before you give away these valuable pieces, take a second look.
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9to5toys.com Tech ·
Apple's 13-inch 24GB M4 MacBook Air drops again, now starting at new $1,229 Amazon all-time low ($170 off)
Pricing on the new Apple M4 MacBook Air continues to fluctuate as we ready for the weekend – most configurations are still at the $150 off mark, but others have been bouncing in and around there. That said, Amazon just dropped the Midnight 13-inch 24GB M4 MacBook Air down to its best price ever at…
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indiewire.com Top stories ·
Ari Aster’s ‘Eddington’ Sharply Divides Cannes: Star Pedro Pascal Defends a Western About ‘Our Worst Fears’ Amid Lockdown
'Eddington' is the most divisive film to so far premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. Hear from the cast and crew about this COVID-era Western.
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nypost.com Top stories ·
Knicks fans swarm Celtics team bus in wild scene after Game 6 beatdown
The Celtics couldn’t leave New York fast enough.
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cbssports.com Top stories ·
Preakness Stakes 2025 predictions, odds, picks, horses, time: Best bets by same expert who hit Kentucky Derby
Gene Menez, who hammered the Kentucky Derby exacta and trifecta for a $1,045 payout, reveals his 2025 Preakness Stakes bets and 2025 Preakness Stakes betting strategy for Pimlico Race Course
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Sunday shows preview: GOP divide derails Trump agenda; Biden’s mental acuity back in spotlight
House Republicans will reconvene on Sunday evening to find a path to pass President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” after encountering a hurdle during a key vote on Friday. Five fiscal hawks, arguing…
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ft.com Top stories ·
Trump to speak to Putin and Zelenskyy in fresh peace bid
US president says he will hold calls on Monday in attempt to end Ukraine ‘bloodbath’
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nbcsports.com Top stories ·
No arrests were made in incident involving Antonio Brown
Social media was buzzing on Saturday morning with various videos of what appeared to be an incident involving former NFL receiver Antonio Brown.
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Orioles Fire Manager Brandon Hyde amid 15-28 Start to 2025 MLB Season
Two years after being named American League Manager of the Year, Brandon Hyde has been fired by the Baltimore Orioles.
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mlbtraderumors.com Top stories ·
Orioles Fire Manager Brandon Hyde
Baltimore's rough start leads to a major change in the dugout. Visit MLB Trade Rumors for more.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
New standards for Oklahoma high school students promote misinformation about 2020 election
Leaders in the Republican-led Oklahoma Legislature introduced a resolution to reject the standards, but there wasn’t enough GOP support to pass it.
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Israeli military says it has launched major new offensive in Gaza, same day Trump leaves region with no deal | CNN