Press review · Tuesday, 20 May 2025
20 May 2025
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nytimes.com Top stories ·
Senate Fight Over Gas-Powered Vehicles Is Also a Filibuster Showdown
Republicans have readied a plan to overturn California’s law phasing out gas-powered vehicles, using a statute aimed at striking down federal regulations. Democrats say it’s an end run around Senate rules.
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regtechtimes.com Top stories ·
Tariff-Fueled Trade Tension: Bonded Warehouse Demand Quadruples, Approval Backlogs Hit Six Months - Regtechtimes
American companies importing goods from China are now rushing to convert their storage facilities into bonded warehouses to cope with sharply rising tariffs
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theconversation.com Top stories ·
After another call with Putin, it looks like Trump has abandoned efforts to mediate peace in Ukraine
Trump informs Ukraine and its European allies that the war is now solely their problem to solve.
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politico.eu Top stories ·
EU to lift economic sanctions on Syria
The move comes after Donald Trump announced he would lift American bans on the country.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Texas man executed 13 years to the day after store robbery in which he fatally set clerk on fire
Matthew Lee Johnson was condemned for the May 20, 2012, attack on 76-year-old Nancy Harris, a great-grandmother he splashed with lighter fluid and set ablaze in the suburb of Garland.
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wpde.com Top stories ·
Rep. Mace shares alleged nonconsensual naked photo of herself during House hearing
Rep. Nancy Mace on Tuesday displayed what she described as photos of her naked body that her ex-fiance allegedly took of her without her consent.
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kffhealthnews.org Top stories ·
Trump Exaggerates Speed and Certainty of Prescription Drug Price Reductions - KFF Health News
According to the timeline in the May 12 executive order, prescription drug price reductions would not happen "almost immediately,” but rather could take months or years. And extending the savings to Americans outside federal health insurance programs such as Medicare would likely require congressional action.
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newsweek.com Top stories ·
Israel preparing strike on Iran amid US tensions: Report
New report reveals Israel may be preparing a strike on Iran's nuclear facilities following U.S. intelligence showing increased military activity.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Home Depot doesn't plan to raise prices due to tariffs. But some items may disappear
The home improvement chain broke from many other retailers, who say they cannot afford to absorb new tariffs. President Trump recently attacked Walmart for warning of price hikes.
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Japanese Farm Minister Resigns After Saying He’d Never Bought Rice
The remark came in the midst of a rice shortage that has infuriated voters. “Frankly, my supporters give me quite a lot of rice,” said the minister, Taku Eto.
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dallascowboys.com Top stories ·
CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens on building chemistry, complimenting each other
After years of training together in the offseason, CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens now get to do so every day as teammates on the Cowboys. They discussed their chemistry, what they take from each other's games, and more.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
South Florida woman facing $1.8 million ICE fine speaks out: "Please have mercy"
The mother of three U.S. citizens says she lives in fear after receiving ICE notice.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Did Trump really strike Gulf deals worth $2tn?
Some analysts question whether the amount of investment will ultimately be that high.
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DOJ opens investigation into Andrew Cuomo over pandemic testimony to Congress
The probe comes months after the DOJ dropped charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
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npr.org Top stories ·
'Nice to be back,' Kevin Spacey says, accepting achievement award in Cannes
When asked if this marked the beginning of a comeback for him, Spacey was quoted as saying, "I'm glad to be working, I'll tell you that."
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espn.com Top stories ·
Edwards optimistic Wolves will 'figure it out'
Despite his team being outscored by 30 points in the second half of a lopsided 114-88 Game 1 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder Tuesday night, Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards was optimistic about Game 2, saying "I definitely got to shoot more."
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ft.com Top stories ·
Nvidia chief Jensen Huang condemns US chip curbs on China as ‘a failure’
World’s top AI semiconductor maker says export controls have accelerated Chinese rivals’ advances
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hollywoodreporter.com Top stories ·
Ted Danson, John Ratzenberger, Kelsey Grammer Among Those Paying Tribute to George Wendt: “He Was a True Craftsman”
"For eleven years on 'Cheers,' we shared a stage, a lot of laughs and a front-row seat to one of television’s most beloved friendships," Ratzenberger said.
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
Rap rivalries, sex performances and assault weapons come into focus at trial of Sean 'Diddy' Combs
Cassie Ventura's mother and a sex worker nicknamed "The Punisher" were among those who testified on Tuesday in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial.
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
How much will Trump's tax bill save you? Gains could vary by income.
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From al-Qaeda to Syria's presidency, the rise of Ahmad al-Sharaa
He's a former al-Qaeda member, but on Wednesday, new Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa stood on the world stage with President Donald Trump.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Japanese minister resigns after saying he doesn’t buy rice because he gets it free
Taku Etō’s remarks drew fury as cost of rice has nearly doubled in a year amid soaring food prices
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Asian shares climb and oil prices gain after a report Israel may attack Iran's nuclear facilities
Shares are higher in Asia while oil prices jumped more than 1% after a report by CNN said Israel may be planning an attack on Iranian nuclear facilities
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Reddit bans an anti-natalist group after Palm Springs explosion
The community, r/Efilism, is devoted to a philosophy mentioned on a website published before Saturday's bomb blast.
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Trump says US will put weapons in space as part of ‘Golden Dome’ plan
The president has expanded on his vision for overhauling the US’s missile defence system with space-based interceptors.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Supreme Court orders Maine legislature to revoke censure of Rep. Laurel Libby over trans athlete post
The Supreme Court ordered Maine's legislature to revoke its censure of GOP state representative Laurel Libby for identifying a transgender high school athlete.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Maine Rep. Laurel Libby opens up on fighting 'civil rights' Supreme Court case amid trans athlete battle
Maine state representative Laurel Libby told Fox News Digital about the process of her Supreme Court appeal to have her censure overturned.
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businessinsider.com Top stories ·
Trump says the Golden Dome, meant to put US weapons in space, will be ready in 3 years and cost $175 billion
The Golden Dome would involve space-based interceptors, which Congress estimated would cost between $162 billion to $542 billion over 20 years.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Speaker Johnson reaches tentative deal with blue state Republicans to boost cap on ‘SALT’ deduction
House Speaker Mike Johnson reached a tentative deal with blue state GOP lawmakers on Tuesday to boost the cap on state and local tax deductions, or “SALT," to $40,000.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Democratic challenger defeats Pittsburgh mayor in a primary, after a clash over the party's future
Allegheny County Controller Corey O’Connor defeated Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey in the city’s hotly contested Democratic mayoral primary, The Associated Press projected.
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opb.org Top stories ·
Voters on track to approve Portland Public Schools construction bond, among many school measures on Tuesday’s ballot
Oregonians voted in key education-related bond measures, including the Portland Public Schools bond and the Mount Hood Community College bond, during the May 20 special election.
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npr.org Top stories ·
In Florida, Venezuelans worry about the potential loss of temporary protected status
When the U.S. Supreme Court said Monday the Trump administration could strip legal protections from 350,000 Venezuelans while litigation continues in the lower courts, the move sent shockwaves.
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whyy.org Top stories ·
Philadelphia 2025 primary election results
See full results from Philly’s 2025 primary election, including the race between incumbent District Attorney Larry Krasner and challenger Pat Dugan for the Democratic nomination.
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Pittsburgh Mayor Primary Election Results 2025
Get live results and maps from the 2025 Pennsylvania primary election.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Two UW-Platteville students die in 'targeted and isolated' shooting at dorm
Kelsie Martin was pronounced dead after being airlifted to a hospital, school officials said. Hallie Helms died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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timesofindia.indiatimes.com Top stories ·
Chance gone up significantly': US gathers intel on Israel preparing military strike on Iran nuclear sites | World News - Times of India
US News: Recent US intelligence indicates that Israel is preparing military action against Iranian nuclear facilities, heightening tensions in the region as diplomatic negotiations with Tehran progress. Amid increased military readiness, US officials warn of potential escalation in the Middle East.
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nfl.com Top stories ·
NFL owners vote to permit players to participate in 2028 Summer Olympics flag football
NFL owners passed a resolution Tuesday at the Spring League Meeting that will allow league players to participate in flag football during the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
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Venezuela frees US citizen in latest exchange with Trump administration
President Donald Trump sent special envoy Richard Grenell to arrange Joseph St Clair’s release after months in prison.
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Senate Democrats Grill Defiant Rubio on Trump Policies
There was shouting and gavel banging as Marco Rubio and his former Senate Democratic colleagues clashed over U.S. foreign aid.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
S&P 500 futures are little changed after benchmark snaps six-day win streak: Live updates
The three major indexes are coming off a negative session.
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Billy Long, Trump’s Pick to Lead IRS, Promoted Nonexistent Tax Credit
Billy Long’s effort to promote the credit, along with his advocacy of a fraud-ridden pandemic-era tax break, was scrutinized during his Senate confirmation hearing.
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indiatoday.in Top stories ·
US intel indicates possible Israeli attack on Iranian nuclear facilities: Report
The US intelligence suggests Israel may be preparing to strike Iran's nuclear facilities, CNN reported. While no final decision is confirmed, rising tensions, stalled US-Iran talks, and Iran's weakened state have raised fears of potential conflict.
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Judge warns US deportations to South Sudan may breach court order
Lawyers for a Burmese man said their client speaks limited English and had refused to sign a notice of removal.
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Joe Biden’s Cancer Diagnosis Is a Familiar Scenario for Prostate Experts
Guidelines advise no screening after age 70, and doctors say that even men who test diligently may develop an aggressive cancer after none was found at a recent checkup.
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hindustantimes.com Top stories ·
Republican Rep Nancy Mace tease ‘naked body’ of hers on camera? Here's why
Nancy Mace reveals personal allegations of non-consensual filming during a House hearing, displaying an image of herself taken without consent.
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Heart Lamp: Banu Mushtaq scripts history with International Booker Prize win
Mushtaq won the prize for the short story collection Heart Lamp, translated into English by Deepa Bhasthi.
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justice.gov Top stories ·
13 Members and Associates of Rival Armenian Syndicates Arrested on Federal Complaints Alleging Attempted Murder, Kidnapping, Theft
Law enforcement officials in California and Florida today arrested 13 alleged members and associates of Armenian organized crime syndicates who are charged in five federal complaints with a series of crimes – including attempted murder, kidnapping, tens of millions of dollars’ worth of thefts of online retailer shipments, and illegal firearm possession – to expand and maintain
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fox8live.com Top stories ·
Louisiana State Police recapture Corey Boyd, leaving five Orleans fugitives still at large
Five New Orleans fugitives remain at large
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Pennsylvania 2025 primary election results
See full results, including races for Philadelphia district attorney as well as judicial contests on Pa.'s Commonwealth, Superior and Supreme courts.
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abc7.com Top stories ·
Palm Springs police chief believes others may have known suspect was planning explosion
Days after a car bombing outside a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, investigators continue to search for a motive.