Press review · Sunday, 18 May 2025
18 May 2025
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vg247.com Tech ·
Doom: The Dark Ages has the lowest Steam player count of any of the modern Doom games at launch
Doom: The Dark Ages has not had the best Steam launch, at least when you compare it to the other modern Doom games.
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gizmodo.com Tech ·
Wizkids Apologizes After Its Dodgy 'Baldur's Gate 3' Miniatures Hit With Vicious Mockery
'We missed the mark,' a new statement says, after the new 'Dungeons & Dragons' miniatures were torn to shreds online last week.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Clark, Fever back investigation: No place for hate
Fever players on Monday supported the WNBA's investigation into allegations of "hateful fan comments" toward the Sky's Angel Reese.
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theverge.com Tech ·
Elgato is letting you stick a Stream Deck on anything
No need to bust open the retail versions.
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bloomberg.com Top stories ·
Jim Millstein Says US Risks ‘Fiscal Disaster’ If Recession Hits
Washington lawmakers are risking a “fiscal disaster” if a recession hits as they plow on with their package of sweeping tax cuts, according to Guggenheim Securities Co-Chair Jim Millstein.
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ign.com Tech ·
How the Creators of The Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077 Became the Masters of Choice and Consequence - IGN
Multiple developers from CD Projekt Red reveal how they approach choice and consequence in The Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077, from small gameplay shifts to huge branching story moments.
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engadget.com Tech ·
LG 27 UltraGear OLED review: I finally get the 480Hz gaming hype
The 27 UltraGear is a phenomenal OLED gaming monitor, and it proves that 480Hz screens aren’t all just hype.
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blogs.windows.com Tech ·
Securing the Model Context Protocol: Building a safer agentic future on Windows
As AI agents become more capable and integrated into daily workflows, the need for secure, standardized communication between tools and agents has never been greater. At Microsoft Build 2025, we’re announcing an early preview of how Windows 11 is e
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yahoo.com Top stories ·
Fertility Clinic Bombing Suspect’s Father Breaks Down in Tears: ‘He Just Changed’
The father of the man accused of setting off a bomb outside a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California, has said he does not recognize the person accused of the attack. Richard Bartkus, who hasn’t spoken to 25-year-old suspect Guy Edward Bartkus in more than a decade, gave an emotional interview to CBS News Los Angeles where he described how he remembered his son as someone who always “tried to help people.” “He’s a good kid,” Richard Bartkus said through tears. “After Twentynine Palms, he j
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9to5google.com Tech ·
Walmart's $30 Chromecast with Google TV replacement launches, online sales open
After leaks and early listings, Walmart has quietly launched the Onn 4K Plus with Google TV for sale for just under $30.
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gamespot.com Tech ·
Switch 2 Looks Like The Ultimate Nintendo System
Though it may not seem as surprising as previous systems, the Switch 2 combines all of Nintendo’s past innovations and experiments into one all-encompassing console.
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techcrunch.com Tech ·
Microsoft open sources a command-line text editor and more at Build | TechCrunch
At its Build 2025 conference, Microsoft open-sourced a number of apps and tools, including a new command-line text editor for Windows called Edit.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Trump signs bill cracking down on explicit deepfakes
The bipartisan Take It Down Act, which passed both chambers of Congress overwhelmingly, is one of the few pieces of legislation Trump has signed into law in his second term.
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nytimes.com Top stories ·
Thousands of Chicks Left in Postal Service Truck Overwhelm a Delaware Shelter
About 4,000 birds were found dead in the truck, and 10,000 others were stranded there for three days, state officials said. The hatchery that shipped the chicks said it did not know why the shipment had never made it to its destinations.
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federalnewsnetwork.com Top stories ·
Republicans revise federal benefits cuts in reconciliation bill
A few revisions on the proposed federal benefits cuts come after the House Budget Committee voted to advance the GOP budget reconciliation bill Sunday night.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Pope Leo meets with Vance, who delivers an invitation to visit the White House
The meeting appeared part of an effort to reset relations with the Vatican after Pope Francis repeatedly criticized President Trump's migration policy. Vance also gave Pope Leo a Chicago Bears jersey.
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cnn.com Top stories ·
First ‘self-deportation’ flight from US lands in Honduras – with US citizen children aboard | CNN
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abc7.com Top stories ·
Palm Springs fire official unknowingly saved colleague's embryos in deadly blast
The Palm Springs deputy fire chief who entered the compromised building got a text from a fellow firefighter who said his wife was one of the patients with an appointment this week.
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blogs.windows.com Tech ·
Advancing Windows for AI development: New platform capabilities and tools introduced at Build 2025
We’re excited to be back at Build, a special moment each year to connect with the global developer community. It’s energizing to share what we’ve been working on, and just as important, to hear how developers are using Microsoft platforms to bu
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apnews.com Top stories ·
Live updates: Trump signs bill making ‘revenge porn’ a federal crime
President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, hosted a signing ceremony for the Take It Down Act, a measure that sets stricter penalties for “revenge porn.”
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videogameschronicle.com Tech ·
Nintendoâs latest Switch 2 video shows a close-up look at game cards, carry case | VGC
Unsurprisingly, Switch 2 game cards look similar to Switch 1 cards…
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Judge pressures Apple to approve Fortnite or return to court | TechCrunch
A federal judge is asking Apple to approve Fortnite's submission on the U.S. App Store or return to court to explain the legal basis as to why it has not
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engadget.com Tech ·
How to watch the Google I/O 2025 keynote tomorrow
Google is hosting its I/O 2025 keynote on May 20 at 1 p.m. ET, and you can watch it right here on Engadget.
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Judge bars Trump administration from shutting peace institute that sought to end violent conflicts
A federal judge is blocking the Trump administration from moving forward with its dismantling of the U.S. Institute of Peace.
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npr.org Top stories ·
What we know about the Palm Springs fertility clinic bombing
Authorities say the prime suspect in the bombing was also the sole fatality of the attack. Reproductive health care advocacy groups warned about threats faced by medical providers.
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livescience.com Tech ·
Breakthrough stretchy battery moves like toothpaste and could power pacemakers and hearing aids
This breakthrough in battery power could bring wearable tech, implanted medical devices, and humanoid robots to life.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Trump calls Biden's cancer diagnosis 'very sad' while questioning timeline: 'Wasn't informed'
Trump expressed sympathy over Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis while raising concerns about the timing of its public announcement during a Monday press conference.
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rollingstone.com Top stories ·
MAGA Responds to Biden's Cancer Diagnosis With Mockery and Speculation
Donald Trump Jr. and other MAGA figures responded to Joe Biden's cancer diagnosis with mockery and a torrent of speculation about a potential coverup.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Standing by in San Antonio: the luxury plane from Qatar intended to replace Air Force One
The luxury jet needs a security overhaul. That usually takes a few years, meaning it might not be ready until Trump is out of office. Shortcuts could create national security risks.
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kotaku.com Tech ·
$15 Will Get You Every Witcher Game Including One Of The Best RPGs Of The Last Decade
CD Projekt Red is running a 10-year anniversary sale for The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt
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eurogamer.net Tech ·
Baldur's Gate 3's terrible miniatures "missed the mark" so much, WizKids is offering refunds
Board game company WizKids has apologised for its recent line of Baldur's Gate 3 miniatures, acknowledging the melty fa…
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23andMe to Be Bought by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, a Biotech Company, for $256 Million
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals said it would acquire 23andMe, which filed for bankruptcy in March and would continue to offer consumer DNA testing services.
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thegamepost.com Tech ·
Bungie's Marathon Needs To Break Into Top 5 NPD Sales Of The Year To Be Considered A Success, It's Claimed
A new report claims Bungie’s upcoming extraction shooter Marathon will only be seen as a success if it reaches the top 5 NPD sales of the year.
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It'll soon be free to publish apps to the Microsoft Store | TechCrunch
Microsoft is getting rid of developer onboarding fees for the Microsoft Store on Windows, the digital distribution platform for its flagship operating system.
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Motorola confirms delayed Razr launch at Verizon amid bizarre rumors
Some rumors are swirling around Motorola Razr (2025) devices catching on fire, while Verizon units are delayed and recalled.
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Google I/O 2025: how to watch and what to expect
Hope you like AI.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Zelensky says US should not distance itself from talks, as Russia says no timeline agreed
Donald Trump says Moscow and Kyiv will start ceasefire negotiations "immediately", after two-hour call with Putin.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Lawyer for Venezuelans deported to El Salvador prison arrested
Ruth López held without access to lawyers at secret location accused of ‘embezzlement’ a decade ago
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
Greer Fire expands to 20,000 acres, over 700 personnel battling flames
A wildfire in eastern Arizona continues to burn, expanding to over 20,000 acres, with more red flag warnings in effect on Monday.
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npr.org Top stories ·
For the first time, the U.S. is absent from WHO's annual assembly. What's the impact?
In the wake of President Trump's decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization, the agency is holding its first major meeting. How will that affect WHO — and the United States?
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thehill.com Top stories ·
Ashli Babbitt’s family to get nearly $5M in government settlement: Reports
The U.S. government has agreed to pay nearly $5 million to the family of Ashli Babbitt, the Jan. 6 rioter who was fatally shot by police during the 2021 attack on the Capitol, according to multiple…
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wccftech.com Tech ·
NVIDIA DLSS 4 Now Available In Over 125 Games & Apps, DOOM: The Dark Ages Path Tracing Update In June & Even More DLSS Titles
NVIDIA has expanded DLSS 4 to over 125 games & apps while DOOM: The Dark Ages is getting the Path Tracing update in June.
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ft.com Top stories ·
23andMe sold out of bankruptcy to Regeneron
Drugmaker’s takeover could raise privacy concerns among genetics start-up’s 15mn users
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Stocks close little changed after Moody's downgrades US debt
Credit downgrade hiked Treasury yields, triggering concern about interest rates.
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Putin just showed Trump how little he needs him | CNN
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espn.com Top stories ·
Sources: 49ers make Warner NFL's top-paid LB
Linebacker Fred Warner and the 49ers reached agreement on a three-year, $63 million contract extension that includes over $56 million in guaranteed money, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
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windowscentral.com Tech ·
Microsoft Store drops fee for adding apps — take that Google and Apple
Individual developers can now sign up and publish their apps for free on the Microsoft Store for Windows 10 and Windows 11.
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microsoft.com Tech ·
Introducing Microsoft 365 Copilot Tuning, multi-agent orchestration, and more from Microsoft Build 2025 | Microsoft 365 Blog
Tune the latest AI models for your specific business needs and enable agents to work as a team in Microsoft Copilot Studio.
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Bankrupt DNA testing firm 23andMe to be purchased for $256m
Drugmaker Regeneron Pharmaceuticals’ capture of genetic testing firm in bankruptcy auction raises privacy concerns
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Trump administration to pay $5 million to family of Jan. 6 rioter Ashli Babbitt
Ashli Babbitt's death was a rallying point for Trump loyalists and Capitol rioters who alleged police used unnecessary force in stopping the mob on Jan. 6.