Press review · Tuesday, 20 May 2025
20 May 2025
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pressroom.toyota.com Top stories ·
Three...Two...One: Toyota Debuts Amazing All-New RAV4 - Toyota USA Newsroom
PLANO, Texas (May 20, 2025) – Today Toyota Motor North America announces the all-new, 2026 RAV4. For its sixth generation, America’s best-selling compact SUV will be available in three new designs that include Core, Rugged, and Sport styles - among which include a new-look Woodland grade and the U.S. market’s first-ever RAV4 GR SPORT model. The 2026 RAV4 also joins Toyota’s ever-growing list of exclusively electrified models, as it will be available in a choice of Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) or Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) powertrains. RAV4 also launches new technologies for Toyota, including the Arene software development platform, a new version of the Toyota Audio Multimedia system, and updates to the Toyota Safety Sense active safety suite.
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
George Wendt, actor who played Norm on 'Cheers,' dies at 76
Wendt earned six Emmy nominations for his role as Norm on the sitcom.
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people.com Top stories ·
Exotic Dancer Testifies He Was Paid to Do Something for Diddy at Trump Tower — with One Unusual Request
Sharay Hayes testified at the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs on Tuesday, May 20.
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nytimes.com Top stories ·
Justice Dept. Opens Inquiry Into Andrew Cuomo, Singling Out Another Political Target
After killing a criminal case against Mayor Eric Adams, the Trump administration has begun investigating his chief rival in the New York City mayoral race over his testimony about the pandemic.
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U.S. Debt Is on Pace to Set a Record. (The Data Goes Back to 1790.)
If Republicans pass their tax and spending megabill, the record will arrive even sooner — putting America’s debt at more than 113 percent of the size of its entire economy.
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pbs.org Top stories ·
Attorneys say U.S. immigration authorities appear to have begun deporting migrants to South Sudan
Up to a dozen people from several countries may have been deported to Africa, immigration rights lawyers told a judge.
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bleacherreport.com Top stories ·
NFL Approves Players' Participation in 2028 LA Olympic Flag Football
NFL fans are one step closer to being able to watch Patrick Mahomes play Olympic flag football in three years.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
What bills did and didn't pass the Minnesota Legislature this year? Here's a list of what cleared the finish line so far as a special session looms
The Minnesota Legislature adjourned on Monday, though a special session looms to finish up the remaining budget bills that will piece together the next two-year state spending plan.
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Van Hollen slams Rubio in contentious exchange over deportations and Abrego Garcia
Marco Rubio returned to the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee on Wednesday to defend the president's foreign policy and the administration's budget priorities.
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npr.org Top stories ·
The NBA playoffs will end a years-long title drought. The only question is: whose?
It's impossible to predict what will happen in the NBA's conference finals matchups. But one thing is for certain: One long-suffering fanbase is about to have something to celebrate.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Kevin de Bruyne: Man City 'genius' bids farewell at Etihad Stadium
Kevin de Bruyne bid an emotional send-off from Etihad Stadium for the final time on Tuesday night - and the moment even brought Pep Guardiola to tears.
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George Wendt, actor who played Norm on Cheers, dies at 76
He was best known for playing Norm Peterson in the popular comedy series Cheers from 1982 to 1993.
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rollingstone.com Top stories ·
Sean Combs Demanded $20,000 From Cassie's Mom After Learning About Kid Cudi Relationship
Regina Ventura, mother of Cassie, said Sean Combs demanded she pay him $20,000 after he learned about Cassie's relationship with Kid Cudi.
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nypost.com Top stories ·
Rep. Nancy Mace shares ‘naked’ photos of herself — allegedly taken without her consent — during House hearing
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) shared photos of her “naked silhouette” on Capitol Hill Tuesday, alleging that they were taken without her consent by her ex-fiance.
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Trump Allegedly Violates Court Order, Sends Asian Immigrants to South Sudan
Two men, who are originally from Myanmar and Vietnam and were being held in U.S. immigration custody, were reportedly deported to war-torn South Sudan.
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fox9.com Top stories ·
Surprise snags are part of unfinished business at Minnesota Capitol
Several months' worth of drama at the Minnesota Capitol ended with a whimper Monday night, and now we’re into overtime as lawmakers work to get a budget done, among other priorities.
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
US judge indicates deportations to South Sudan likely violated court order
Judge Brian Murphy indicated the Trump administration’s actions to deport migrants to South Sudan ‘may be contempt’.
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Judge Presses Trump Administration About Reported Deportations to South Sudan
The Justice Department said one migrant was flown back to his home country of Myanmar, but declined to identify the country that a second migrant was sent to, calling it classified.
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whitehouse.gov Top stories ·
First Lady Melania Trump Welcomes Children to the White House for Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day
Today, First Lady Melania Trump welcomed children to the White House with a patriotic arts and crafts activity in the Kennedy Garden as part of the White
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
New booking photos released of recaptured Louisiana inmates as manhunt continues
Louisiana officials released new booking pictures of inmates that have been recaptured after they escaped jail on Friday.
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UN says no aid yet distributed in Gaza as international pressure on Israel mounts
Israel agreed on Sunday to allow a "basic amount of food" to enter Gaza, where global experts have warned of a looming famine.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Trump visits Capitol to urge House Republicans to pass ‘big, beautiful bill’
President says party has ‘unbelievable unity’ to ensure passage in House but some lawmakers remain opposed
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npr.org Top stories ·
Team World manages a draw in marathon chess showdown against grandmaster Magnus Carlsen
Carlsen squared off against 143,000 players from around the world — but the tennis legend was unable to clinch a victory over Team World.
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newsweek.com Top stories ·
Nancy Mace shares nude photo of herself during House hearing
The GOP lawmaker shared a still from a video during a House Oversight subcommittee hearing on "surveillance in private spaces."
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49ers.com Top stories ·
49ers Sign QB Brock Purdy to Five-Year Extension
The San Francisco 49ers announced they have signed QB Brock Purdy to a five-year contract extension through the 2030 season.
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wctv.tv Top stories ·
Hope Florida under criminal investigation
The state attorney’s office in Tallahassee wouldn’t release documents related to Hope Florida on Tuesday because they are “part of an open, on-going investigation.”
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fox8live.com Top stories ·
Aunt of four-time killer Derrick Groves says she hopes Orleans escapee safely turns himself in
Derrick "Woo" Groves, a four-time convicted killer, is still on the loose
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npr.org Top stories ·
Attorneys ask court to block alleged DHS move to deport migrants to South Sudan
Immigration attorneys have asked a Massachusetts federal judge to block a Trump administration move to deport migrants — including nationals from Myanmar and Vietnam — to South Sudan or other third countries.
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vaticannews.va Top stories ·
Pope Leo prays at tomb of St Paul - Vatican News
Pope Leo visits the tomb of St Paul, and prays: “May the Lord grant me the grace to respond faithfully to his call.”
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Trump order removing truck drivers who don’t speak sufficient English made official by DOT
The Trump administration restored a penalty of taking truck drivers with limited English out of service, raising concerns over a shortage of drivers and discrimination.
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npr.org Top stories ·
A maintenance worker was arrested after a New Orleans jailbreak. Here's what to know
Six of the 10 men who escaped from a New Orleans jail through a hole behind a toilet on Friday are still missing. Authorities believe they had help from the inside and made an arrest on Tuesday.
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First Thing: UN says 14,000 babies could die in Gaza in next 48 hours under Israeli aid blockade
UK, France and Canada warn Israel of action if ‘egregious’ conduct in Gaza continues. Plus, Trump and Putin discuss Ukraine
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npr.org Top stories ·
Trump unveils ambitious and expensive plans for 'Golden Dome' missile defense
The plan includes a vast array of space-based sensors and interceptors.
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npr.org Top stories ·
U.S. sends 68 migrants back to Honduras and Colombia in first voluntary deportation
Experts believe the self-deportation offer will only appeal to a small portion of migrants already considering return, but unlikely to spur high demand.
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texastribune.org Top stories ·
Another big tax cut for Texas homeowners appears imminent
Providing bigger tax breaks to homeowners is a key component of a deal brokered by Republicans in the Texas Legislature to lower tax bills for Texans.
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Friend charged with providing beer to fan who fell from bleachers at Pirates game: Police
The fan, 20-year-old Kavan Markwood, fell from the bleachers onto the field during the seventh inning of the Pirates-Cubs game on April 20, officials said.
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cpr.org Top stories ·
Multiple Colorado cities sue Polis, state over housing policies
A lawsuit filed Monday argues the state is violating the right of local governments to shape how they grow and develop.
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deadline.com Top stories ·
Violent & Jealous Sean “Diddy” Combs Demanded $20K “Recoup”, Cassie Ventura’s Mother Testifies In Sex-Trafficking Trial; Family Had To Take Out Home Loan To Pay Multi-Millionaire
Cassie Ventura’s mother wasn’t on the stand long in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ trial, but she certainly offered a damning BTS glimpse of the relationship.
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Mexican navy says ship’s pilot in deadly bridge crash was from New York
Officials say ship must be operated by specialized harbor pilot as investigation into crash that killed two continues
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Man executed for the 2000 killing of a police officer in Indiana's second execution in 15 years
Benjamin Ritchie, 45, had been on Indiana’s death row for over two decades after he was convicted in the 2000 fatal shooting of a police officer.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Rubio fires back after Dem senator says he regrets voting for him, sparking tense exchange
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that Sen. Chris Van Hollen's "regret" shows that Rubio and the Trump administration are doing their job correctly.
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
St. Louis mayor complains FEMA isn't on the ground after major tornado
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Justice Dept. to Use False Claims Act to Pursue Institutions Over DEI Efforts
The department’s use of the law is all but certain to be met with legal challenges.
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npr.org Top stories ·
New studies show what's at stake if Medicaid is scaled back
Researchers studied the health care program's effect on the health of millions of Americans and found tens of thousands of lives were saved.
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npr.org Top stories ·
DHS secretary misstates meaning of habeas corpus under Senate scrutiny
Facing sharp questioning from Democratic lawmakers, the director of Homeland Security incorrectly described the constitutional right as a presidential authority to deport individuals.
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Rubio warns Syria could be weeks away from 'full-scale civil war'
The US secretary of state calls for Syria's transitional authorities to be supported to prevent their "potential collapse".
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem struggles to define habeas corpus at Senate hearing
"Habeas corpus is a constitutional right that the president has to be able to remove people from this country," Noem said. “That’s incorrect,” a Democratic senator responded.
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slate.com Top stories ·
It’s Becoming Clearer What Trump Really Wants From Russia
The two leaders talked for more than two hours—and they probably didn't spend much of it discussing the prospects for peace.
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clevelandbrowns.com Top stories ·
Cleveland Browns announce Charles Woodson as Limited Partner
Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive back and Fremont, Ohio native, Woodson will be the first minority partner for the club
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Senate unexpectedly passes the 'No Tax on Tips Act' in a unanimous vote
Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., called up the bipartisan bill for immediate passage, and no senator objected. The measure now goes to the House.