Press review · Sunday, 18 May 2025
18 May 2025
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npr.org Top stories ·
Trump's bill advances in rare weekend vote as House conservatives negotiate changes
Republicans advanced their massive tax cut and border security package out of a key House committee during a rare Sunday night vote as deficit hawks allowed it to move forward.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Israel says it will allow a 'basic quantity' of food into Gaza to prevent starvation
Israel blocked all supplies into Gaza for nearly three months, the longest blockade it has ever imposed on Gaza. But Israel is relenting amid international pressure to allow food into the territory.
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nytimes.com Top stories ·
Trump Live Updates: Russia-Ukraine Cease-Fire Push, Taxes and Immigration Bill and More
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Trump set to push Putin to end the 'bloodbath' in Ukraine in high-stakes phone call
Ahead of the much anticipated call, leaders from Britain, France, Germany and Italy said they spoke Sunday with Trump, after Russia and Ukraine remained far apart in direct talks last week.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Trade tensions drive consumers to cut back. 'Something has to give,' analyst says
Amid ongoing tariff disputes, consumers are prepared to make fewer discretionary purchases, recent studies show.
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NBA Eastern Conference finals preview: Knicks-Pacers X-factors, predictions and more
This might not be the conference finals matchup that many expected, but that just makes things all the more interesting.
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formula1.com Top stories ·
5 Winners and 5 Losers from Imola
Max Verstappen's love affair with Imola continued in fine fashion as he clinched his fourth successive win at the venue – but while he celebrated with his Red Bull team on their 400th race weekend, many of his rivals couldn't wait to escape. Lawrence Barretto selects his winners and losers from the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix...
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Will Trump’s Trade War Turn Canada’s Auto-Parts Capital Into a Ghost Town?
President Trump’s tariffs on auto parts are already causing job losses in Windsor, Ontario, the heart of an industry that makes components for vehicles bound for the United States.
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Mitch Marner’s last game as a Maple Leaf? Clock ticks toward free agency for NHL star
There's a strong chance Mitch Marner will be wearing a different jersey the next time the playoffs roll around.
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novavax.com Top stories ·
U.S. FDA Approves BLA for Novavax's COVID-19 Vaccine - May 19, 2025
Nuvaxovid™ is the only recombinant protein-based, non-mRNA COVID-19 vaccine available in the U.S. Biologics License Application approval triggers $175 million Sanofi milestone payment, with...
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
5 things to know before the stock market opens Monday
Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day.
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Portugal’s Center Right Wins Election but Falls Short of Majority
The hard-right Chega party surged in the snap election, securing its status as a powerful political contender.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Low prices and Trump's trade war are pushing these Northwest farmers to the brink
Almost all of the wheat grown in the Pacific Northwest is for export, and even before President Trump's trade war, farmers were dealing with rock bottom prices and slagging global demand.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Gary Lineker expected to leave BBC sooner than planned after antisemitism row
Last week, Lineker apologised for sharing a social media post about Zionism that included an illustration of a rat.
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ncaa.com Top stories ·
2025 NCAA softball bracket: Women's College World Series scores, schedule
Everything to know leading up to the 2025 Women's College World Series, including the tournament bracket, scores and schedules.
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Liberty stuns top overall seed Texas A&M in NCAA softball tournament
For the first time in DI softball history, the top overall seed in the tournament has failed to advance from its own regional.
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globenewswire.com Top stories ·
Regeneron, A Leading U.S. Biotechnology Company, to Acquire 23andMe in Court-Supervised Sale
Regeneron Commits to Comply with Company’s Privacy Policy and All Applicable Law; No Changes to 23andMe’s Privacy Policy or Consumer Genome Services ...
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apnews.com Top stories ·
Israel's Netanyahu says allies pressed him to resume some aid to Gaza. So far, nothing has gone in
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has acknowledged that his decision to resume limited aid to Gaza came from pressure from allies.
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tipranks.com Top stories ·
Capital One completes acquisition of Discover Financial Services - TipRanks.com
Capital One Financial Corporation (COF) announced that it has completed its acquisition of Discover Financial Services (DFS). In connection with the acquisition, Ca...
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civicmedia.us Top stories ·
Withering Branches- Homeroom - Civic Media
Dr. Tim Slekar and his assistant talk about Penn State maybe closing its satellite campuses. Will these withering branches survive?
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PGA Championship Round 4: How Scottie Scheffler won his third career major championship
The last six men’s majors have been won by arguably the four best players in the sport.
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cleantechnica.com Top stories ·
More Tesla Woes Emerged Over The Weekend - CleanTechnica
Recent downward plunges are more examples of Tesla woes -- and the company doesn't need another problem to add to its increasingly long list.
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cnn.com Top stories ·
Analysis: Having Trump’s ear is the new frontline in the Russia-Ukraine war | CNN
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No More Refugees, Trump Said. Except White South Africans.
How President Trump’s MAGA movement became obsessed with Afrikaners.
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ign.com Top stories ·
The Last of Us: Season 2 Episode 6 Review - IGN
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Russia Beefs Up Bases Near Finland’s Border
Tents, shelters for fighter jets and warehouses for military vehicles show increased Russian presence near one of NATO’s newest members.
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Pope Leo Meets With JD Vance as U.S. Conservatives Hopes for Better Relations
The talks took place as some on the American Right who had clashed with Pope Francis, Leo’s predecessor, seek better ties with the papacy.
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vaticannews.va Top stories ·
Pope Leo XIV meets with US Vice President Vance - Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV holds a private audience with US Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who attended the Inauguration Mass of his ...
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Romanian liberal mayor Nicusor Dan wins tense race for presidency
Nicusor Dan fights off a strong challenge from a right-wing nationalist after months of political turbulence.
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pbs.org Top stories ·
FBI investigates explosion at California fertility clinic as an act of terrorism
A 25-year-old man the FBI believes was responsible for an explosion that ripped through a Southern California fertility clinic left behind “anti-pro-life” writings before carrying out an attack investigators are calling an act of terrorism, authorities said Sunday.
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Suspect in Palm Springs Explosion at Fertility Clinic Is Said to Have Died in Blast
The suspect, a 25-year-old man, targeted the fertility clinic in the bombing that damaged the facility and several blocks of downtown. Authorities are still looking for a motive.
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npr.org Top stories ·
5 years since Brexit, are Britain and the EU getting back together?
With a war in Ukraine and the U.S. rethinking alliances, Britain and the European Union may need each other more than they thought. They're holding their first summit since Brexit Monday.
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
Trump to ask Putin to stop 'bloodbath' in Ukraine peace call
President Donald Trump is expected to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin at around 10 a.m. ET on Monday.
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thehill.com Top stories ·
Senate Republicans want to break up House’s Trump bill into bite-sized pieces
Senate Republicans say the House-drafted bill to enact President Trump’s legislative agenda has “problems” and are taking a second look at breaking it up into smaller pieces in hopes of getting the…
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politico.eu Top stories ·
Scorn in the USA: Trump wants probe into celeb endorsements as Springsteen needles president
“Candidates aren’t allowed to pay for ENDORSEMENTS, which is what Kamala did,” U.S. president roars, as he also targets Beyoncé and Bono over 2024 election campaign.
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After a Deadly Tornado, a Small Kentucky City Starts Picking Up the Pieces
In London, Ky., the scope of the destruction from a tornado that killed 19 in the state was coming into view as residents tried to process the disaster.
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What a Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Like Biden’s Means for Patients
While prognoses for prostate cancer patients were once measured in months, experts say that advances in treatment and diagnosis now improve survival by years.
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Opinion | Elon Musk Thought He Could Break History. Instead It Broke Him.
Musk is leaving Washington looking less like a legend.
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A rare tornado ripped through St. Louis. Days later, a community picks up the pieces | CNN
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What we know about the Mexican Navy training ship that struck the Brooklyn Bridge, killing at least 2 | CNN
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‘Sell America’ is back on after a massive debt warning | CNN Business
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Tate bro tears and EU delight as Dan beats right-winger in Romania’s election
Centrist Bucharest Mayor Nicușor Dan won a stunning come-from-behind victory over hard-right George Simion.
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businessinsider.com Top stories ·
Capital One just bought Discover. Here's what it means for their customers.
Discover said accounts aren't linked to the new corporate owner, so Capital One branches and customer service can't help with Discover products.
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Trump warns big business: Eat my tariffs, or pay the price | CNN Business
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
30-year Treasury passes 5% after Moody's downgrades U.S. credit rating
U.S. Treasury yields spiked on Monday after Moody's downgraded the U.S.' credit rating, citing fiscal concerns.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Netanyahu vows Israel will ‘take control of all’ of Gaza but says famine must be avoided – Israel-Gaza war live
Israeli PM says his forces will not give up in attempt to seize control of Gaza but warns Israel must not let people there reach point of famine
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abc7ny.com Top stories ·
NJ Transit expands bus service as rail system set to resume Tuesday
The agency is offering an expanded number of buses at several park and ride locations Monday as rail service is set to resume Tuesday.
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Markets Head Lower in Wake of Concerns About U.S. Debt
A downgrade by Moody’s amplified some existing worries about the cost of President Trump’s policies and the health of the U.S. economy.
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Two crew members killed when Mexican tall ship strikes Brooklyn Bridge
A Mexican navy sailing ship on a global goodwill tour struck the Brooklyn Bridge in New York on Saturday, snapping its three masts, killing two crew members and leaving some sailors dangling from harnesses high in the air waiting for help.
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mprnews.org Top stories ·
A wildfire torched 150 homes and 50 miles of forest, but it didn't kill Reba the chicken
Amidst devastating wildfires that have burned 50 square miles of forest and destroyed 150 structures, a story about a homeowner, a firefighter and a resilient chicken.