Press review · Sunday, 18 May 2025
18 May 2025
Single reports
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yahoo.com Top stories ·
Va. statewide GOP nominees refuse to buck Trump in a state where he’s a proven albatross
This is primary season and candidates have to double down on what the truest of your party’s true believers truly believe. The common logic is that you steer as far as you can to the right (for Republicans) or left (among Democrats) to rouse their base voters until they’re ready to chew barbed wire and […]
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cnn.com Top stories ·
Trump’s tax cut faces a new snag: America’s debt crisis is back in the spotlight | CNN Business
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Schumer ripped for placing blame on Trump, DOGE for deadly Mexican Navy crash in NYC: 'He is an idiot'
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer was blasted on social media and by the Trump administration for placing blame on Trump for a deadly Mexican Navy ship crash in New York City.
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npr.org Top stories ·
What a Texas showerhead salesman discovered about 'Made in the USA' labels
A Texas showerhead salesman wanted to know how much more customers would pay to buy a product that's made in the USA. The answer could pour cold water on President Trump's plan to encourage more companies to open factories in the U.S.
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nytimes.com Top stories ·
Second Man Charged Over Fires at Properties Linked to Prime Minister Keir Starmer
The British police said they had charged a Romanian national, Stanislav Carpiuc, with conspiracy to commit arson. Fires struck two buildings and a car linked to Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
At least 38 killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza in half-hour period, medics say
Fighter jets hit sites including a school in Gaza City, the Hamas-run civil defence agency says.
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‘What are we doing here?’: Democrats were shocked at Biden’s decline but stayed quiet, according to new book | CNN Politics
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
GOP questions Biden's cancer diagnosis and Valley fever cases on the rise: Morning Rundown
Donald Trump, JD Vance and other Republicans call out the timing of Joe Biden's diagnosis, as some medical experts express surprise that the prostate cancer wasn't detected earlier.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Justice Department to investigate Chicago after mayor's remarks about hiring Black officials
Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon said she authorized the probe after Mayor Brandon Johnson's comments about hiring prominent Black officials for his administration.
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stltoday.com Top stories ·
St. Louis tornado's scale, living in wrecked homes, 'failure' with sirens: Recap
From promises of federal help to residents living in wrecked homes, news from the deadly tornado in St. Louis continued to unfold. Here's a recap.
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Stolen Bust From Jim Morrison’s Gravesite Is Recovered in Paris
The 300-pound bust was stolen from Père-Lachaise cemetery in 1988 and was found when the police were conducting an unrelated search.
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rollingstone.com Top stories ·
Trump Is Giving Millions in Taxpayer Money to Family of Rioter Killed on Jan. 6
Donald Trump's Justice Department will reportedly pay $5 million to the family of Jan. 6 rioter Ashli Babbitt in a wrongful death settlement.
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thehill.com Top stories ·
GOP battles threaten to torpedo Trump package
With just days until Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) self-imposed Memorial Day deadline, House Republicans are warring over a host of critical issues that threaten to upend the GOP’s plan to pass it…
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finance.yahoo.com Top stories ·
Trump Hands Putin Win With Retreat From Ukraine Peace Talks
(Bloomberg) -- Eleven days ago, European leaders took heart when President Donald Trump called for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine and threatened new sanctions on Russia. A telephone call with Vladimir Putin on Monday revealed those hopes were misplaced.Most Read from BloombergAmerica, ‘Nation of Porches’NJ Transit Train Engineers Strike, Disrupting Travel to NYCNJ Transit Makes Deal With Engineers, Ending Three-Day StrikeNYC Commuters Brace for Chaos as NJ Transit Strike LoomsAfter two hours talk
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npr.org Top stories ·
Portugal's election falls short of ending political instability. Here's what to know
Sunday's vote delivered another minority government for the center-right party. The significant rise in support for the hard-right populist party adds uncertainty.
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apnews.com Top stories ·
Democratic Rep. McIver charged with assault after skirmish at ICE center, New Jersey prosecutor says
The prosecution of McIver is a rare federal criminal case against a sitting member of Congress for allegations other than fraud or corruption.
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Opinion | What Joe Biden Should Do Next
A cancer diagnosis could be a chance to rebuild trust.
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Biden’s cancer diagnosis renews transparency outcry; Trump claims cover-up
Former US president likely has had cancer for years, some doctors say.
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Senate confirms Charles Kushner to become ambassador to France
The Senate on Monday confirmed the nomination of Charles Kushner to become the ambassador to France, cementing a family member of President Trump to a key diplomatic post despite his past legal tro…
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Opinion | The New Tax Plan Is Complicated, Unfair and Unaffordable
This approach wouldn’t give Trump even what he told Congress he wanted.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Indiana man is put to death for officer's murder in state's second execution in 15 years
An Indiana man convicted in the 2000 fatal shooting of a police officer is set to receive a lethal injection this week in the state's second execution in 15 years.
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Mexican Ship in Fatal Crash Accelerated Before Hitting Brooklyn Bridge
As a federal investigation began, officials said the Cuauhtémoc backed into the bridge, killing two, less than five minutes after leaving a Manhattan pier.
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Chris Mason: EU deal a reminder of an uneasy relationship
Our political editor reflects on the UK's deal with the EU to smoothen frictions in trade.
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businessinsider.com Top stories ·
Jamie Dimon still won't say who'll succeed him as JPMorgan's CEO, only that there's a 'very deep bench'
"If I'm here for four more years and maybe two more or three, executive chair or chairman, that's a long time," Dimon said.
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My AI therapist got me through dark times
With NHS mental health waitlists at record highs, are chatbots a possible solution?
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datacenterdynamics.com Top stories ·
Blackstone Infrastructure to acquire utility TXNM, including TNMP and PNM, for $11.5bn
Picks Texas and New Mexico company, as Blackstone bets on continued energy demand surge
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
Trump's 'big beautiful bill' is an ugly fiscal mess created by Republicans | Opinion
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
Rep. LaMonica McIver charged by DOJ over incident with ICE agents
U.S. Representative LaMonica McIver was charged on Monday for allegedly assaulting law enforcement officers outside of an ICE detention facility earlier this month.
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SALT Caucus, GOP leaders emerge from late-night meeting without crucial deal
A late-night meeting between Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and moderate Republicans fighting for an obscure tax break ended with no deal on Monday, prolonging the fight over an issue that’s emerged …
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ft.com Top stories ·
Donald Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ tax bill heightens concerns over US debt
Investors say Treasury market is already at an ‘inflection point’ as fiscal worries rise
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Sheriff says 'defective' locks were a key factor in Louisiana jailbreak by 10 men
The sheriff who oversees the New Orleans jail where 10 men escaped last week says defective locks were a key factor in the jailbreak.
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bloomberg.com Top stories ·
SALT Agreement Remains Elusive for House GOP on Trump Tax Bill
House Speaker Mike Johnson emerged from a late-night meeting Monday with holdout Republicans from New York and other high-tax states saying they had made “lots of progress” on a deal over the divisive state and local tax deduction.
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politico.eu Top stories ·
Starmer bets ‘sell-out’ on fish won’t spook Brits weary of Brexit
The giveaway on fisheries access, pounced on by critics, is a political risk for the British PM, who appears to be trading a hit to a relatively small part of the U.K. economy for wins elsewhere.
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How Trump’s Search for a New Air Force One Led to Qatar’s Jet
Qatar had been trying to sell off a luxury jet for years, with no luck. Then President Trump’s team set its sights on it.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Netanyahu vows to ‘take control’ of Gaza as UK, France and Canada threaten action against Israel
Key allies call escalation ‘egregious’ and promise ‘concrete’ response if Israel does not end renewed offensive and allow aid into strip
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Jim Morrison’s long-lost graveside bust turns up during French police search
Police make chance find of sculpture that adorned Doors singer’s Paris grave until its 1988 disappearance
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JPMorgan Sees Investment-Banking Fees Falling in Mid-Teens Range
JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s second-quarter investment-banking fees could decline by more than analysts are expecting as volatility set off by President Donald Trump’s policy announcements continues to chill deals.
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Close call at LaGuardia Airport prompts FAA, NTSB investigations | CNN
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Senate confirms Charles Kushner, father of Trump's son-in-law, as ambassador to France
The Senate has confirmed real estate developer Charles Kushner, the father of President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, to serve as ambassador to France.
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nba.com Top stories ·
Stevens Gives Positive Perspective on Tatum’s Injury and Other Celtics Health Updates | Boston Celtics
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Retired Navy Admiral Is Convicted on Bribery Charges
Robert P. Burke, who was the Navy’s second-highest-ranking officer, was accused of steering a contract to a company that offered him a lucrative job.
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Trump Backs Off His Demand That Russia Declare a Cease-Fire in Ukraine
President Trump once vowed to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine in 24 hours. Now he says the two sides should work it out themselves.
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China Banks Trim Deposit Rates Again to Shore Up Profitability
Major Chinese banks cut deposit rates again, in the latest efforts to preserve their shrinking profitability and drive consumers to spend more amid a flagging economy.
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Jeremy Bowen: Goodwill running out as UK, France and Canada demand Israel end Gaza offensive
France, the UK and Canada are among nations that have sharpened their criticism of Israel's ground offensive.
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Trump calls for 'major investigation' into Kamala Harris' celebrity endorsements
President Trump has called for a "major investigation" into several celebrity endorsements Kamala Harris received during the 2024 presidential campaign.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Asia-Pacific markets rise as investors parse China loan prime rate cut, RBA decision
Australia's inflation has been easing, with the most recent headline inflation coming in at a four-year low of 2.4% in the first quarter of 2025.
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Gaza: Israel allows aid in after 11-week blockade but UN calls it 'drop in ocean'
The UN's humanitarian chief welcomes the move but says it is only "a drop in the ocean of what is urgently needed".
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ft.com Top stories ·
China’s battery leader CATL surges on debut after biggest listing of 2025
Strong demand for secondary offering in Hong Kong expected to lift amount raised to $5.3bn
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Supreme Court lets Trump move toward ending temporary deportation protections for Venezuelans | CNN Politics
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Nippon Steel to invest $4 billion for new U.S. Steel mill in $14 billion package, Reuters reports
Nippon Steel plans to invest $14 billion in U.S. Steel's operations including up to $4 billion in a new steel mill if it gets the green light for its bid.