Press review · Tuesday, 20 May 2025
20 May 2025
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nytimes.com Top stories ·
F.D.A. Poised to Restrict Access to Covid Vaccines
Agency leaders said there was evidence to justify approval only for older people and those with medical conditions. Many others may not be able to get the shots.
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9to5google.com Tech ·
How to install the Android 16 QPR1 Beta on Google Pixel and try the big redesign
Android 16's redesign arrives with the QPR1 update, which is now in beta and available for Google Pixel devices. Here's how to install it.
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theverge.com Tech ·
Google says its new image AI can actually spell
Imagen 4 looks to be good at fine details, too.
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Google’s universal AI assistant prototype just got a wild new feature
Are you ready for an AI bot that can just pipe up whenever it has something to say?
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Google’s Gemini AI is coming to Chrome
Get help understanding a website from Gemini.
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cnbc.com Tech ·
Xreal debuts first glasses to run Google's Android XR operating system to take on Meta and Apple
Xreal's launch is significant as Google tries to become a major operating system for virtual and augmented reality smart glasses and headsets.
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deepmind.google Tech ·
Imagen
Imagen 4 is our best text-to-image model yet, with photorealistic images, near real-time speed, and sharper clarity — to bring your imagination to life.
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ign.com Top stories ·
Lilo & Stitch Review - IGN
Lilo & Stitch is one of the stronger results of Disney’s non-stop remake campaign, taking the emotional core of the original and amplifying it in a stirring manner.
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Noem Incorrectly Defines Habeas Corpus as the President’s Right to Deport People
The right allows people to legally challenge their detentions by the government and is guaranteed in the Constitution.
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comicbook.com Tech ·
New Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Video Teases Zelda Lore Connections
The new Hyrule Warriors game on Nintendo Switch 2 will further develop Zelda's backstory from Tears of the Kingdom.
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Google shows Project Astra controlling your Android phone
Google today unveiled agentic capabilities for Project Astra, including how it can control your Android phone.
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Veo
Introducing our state of the art video generation model Veo 3, and new capabilities for Veo 2.
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Google reveals $250 per month ‘AI Ultra’ plan
A “VIP pass” to Google AI.
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ft.com Tech ·
Google offers ‘AI mode’ in ‘total reimagining of search’
Chief Sundar Pichai also reveals autonomous agents at annual event as tech giant seeks to re-establish AI leadership
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variety.com Top stories ·
Denzel Washington Appears to Fight Back Against Pushy Cannes Photographer and Yells ‘Stop!’ During Tense Red Carpet Moment
Denzel Washington appeared to scream at a photographer on the red carpet for "Highest 2 Lowest" at the Cannes Film Festival.
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notus.org Top stories ·
Senate Republicans Say They Will Overrule the Parliamentarian to Overturn EPA Policy
Republicans are planning to break decades of precedent to prevent California from phasing out gas cars.
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msnbc.com Top stories ·
Following vote from Senate Republicans, another ex-con joins Team Trump
It’s not common for people to transition from prison to a diplomatic position in Paris, but in Trump world, strange things happen.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
More polling problems for this blue state Democrat governor facing re-election next year
A Siena College poll reveals Rep. Elise Stefanik as the leading Republican contender for New York governor, while Gov. Kathy Hochul's re-election support declines.
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texastribune.org Top stories ·
A Texas teen was the victim of fake AI nudes. Now a new law requires platforms to remove such content.
A high school victim was one of the victims, but she and her mother fought back, with the help of Senator Ted Cruz.
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foxbusiness.com Top stories ·
Dave Portnoy goes off on Biden's late cancer diagnosis as 'one of the great scandals' in US politics
Barstool Sports' Dave Portnoy says former President Biden's cancer diagnosis timing is "a crazy scandal" that "should be investigated" as to who was really running the White House.
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
Trump to unveil plans for 'Golden Dome' missile defense shield that could cost tens of billions
Donald Trump will announce the initial plans for the Golden Dome missile defense plan at the White House Tuesday afternoon, three U.S. officials confirmed to ABC News.
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Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones Are Now Available - IGN
Everything you need to know to buy the new Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones, which offer excellent comfort, with terrific wireless, noise cancelling, and voice-isolation technology.
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Google found a way to make virtual meetings suck less
Google Beam makes it feel like someone is in the room with you.
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Google announces ‘AI Pro’ and new $250/month ‘Ultra’ subscription
At I/O 2025, the AI Premium subscription is being renamed to “Google AI Pro,” while we’re getting “Google AI Ultra” for $249.99 per month.
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sammobile.com Tech ·
How thin will the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 be? We have the answer!
Information about the thinness of the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and the Galaxy Z Fold 7 has been all over the place, but we're here to address that.
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AI Mode is obviously the future of Google Search
The internet’s biggest search engine is going to be unrecognizable in just a few years.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Personal secretary and adviser to Mexico City’s mayor killed in brazen attack
Members of Clara Brugada’s team shot dead by gunmen on motorcycle in attack in central part of the city
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Some 4,500 migrants told to pay fines ranging up to $1.8 million
The steep fines are part of Trump’s aggressive push to get immigrants in the U.S. illegally to leave the country voluntarily, or “self deport.”
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npr.org Top stories ·
Musk to slow down political spending: 'I think I've done enough'
The billionaire executive was Trump's biggest donor in 2024. Now, however, he is planning to cut back his spending on politics, he said on Tuesday.
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fox13news.com Top stories ·
Governor Ron and Casey DeSantis ‘double down’ on Hope Florida
Hope Florida has helped more than 30,000 people get off means-tested government assistance, secured jobs for more than 3,000 people and saved the taxpayer more than $100M, according to Governor Ron DeSantis.
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npr.org Top stories ·
In 'Original Sin,' Jake Tapper describes a 'cover-up' of Joe Biden's decline
Tapper's book, co-authored by Alex Thompson, describes a president who struggled to function: "One person told us that the presidency was, at best, a five-person board with Joe Biden as chairman."
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Qualcomm confirms Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 launch for September 23
Qualcomm CEO has confirmed that the Snapdragon Summit 2025, where the new Snapdragon chip will be unveiled, takes place September 23 - 25.
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Android 16 QPR1 Beta 1 rolling out with Material 3 Expressive redesign
Ahead of Android 16’s stable release, Google is rolling out QPR1 Beta 1 to Pixel devices with the Material 3 Expressive redesign.
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macrumors.com Tech ·
Google Releases NotebookLM App for iOS and Android
Google has launched iOS and Android apps for NotebookLM, the company's advanced AI-powered research and note-taking tool. Commenting on the...
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foreignpolicy.com Top stories ·
Iran Nuclear Talks Are Running Into Red Lines
Once-hopeful negotiations are falling prey to a bitter fight over uranium enrichment.
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19thnews.org Top stories ·
Keisha Lance Bottoms enters Georgia governor’s race, pledging to fight 'the chaos of Trump 2.0'
The Democratic former mayor of Atlanta says she will focus on the economic anxieties plaguing Georgians amid Trump’s second term.
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zdnet.com Tech ·
Your Android Auto just got 5 useful upgrades for free - and Google isn't done
Android Auto is leveling up with new features designed to turn your drive into a more productive experience.
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Google Meet can translate what you say into other languages
You can translate your speech into Spanish and vice versa.
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FDA sets new requirements for COVID vaccines in healthy adults and children
Federal health officials will no longer routinely approve annual COVID-19 shots for younger adults and children who are healthy
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tampabay.com Top stories ·
Criminal investigation launched related to Hope Florida, prosecutors say
The Leon County state attorney said records were part of an “open, on-going investigation.”
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
Thousands of federal employees are on a roller coaster of being fired, rehired
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Iran’s Khamenei slams ‘nonsense’ US nuclear demands
Negotiations between Washington and Tehran looking shaky as Iran resists US negotiator Witkoff’s ‘red line’.
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Israel’s Allies Denounce Its Expanding Gaza Offensive
Britain, France and Canada, all powerful supporters of Israel, called plans for an escalation of the Gaza war “disproportionate” and “egregious.”
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techcrunch.com Tech ·
Google I/O 2025: How to watch all the AI and Android reveals | TechCrunch
Google is gearing up to hold its largest developer conference of the year, Google I/O 2025, on May 20 and May 21. Here's how to watch.
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m.economictimes.com Top stories ·
Why stock market is down today: Sensex crashes 873 pts, Nifty below 24,700; 6 reasons behind the fall
Stock Market Crash Today: Indian equity markets experienced a sharp decline on Tuesday, with the Sensex and Nifty50 falling significantly due to global concerns triggered by Moody's US credit rating downgrade. FIIs turning net sellers and profit booking after a recent rally further contributed to the downturn. Selling pressure in heavyweight stocks, including HDFC Bank and Reliance Industries, also weighed on the indices.
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politico.eu Top stories ·
Race for Poland’s presidency blows wide open
The June 1 second-round vote will have an impact well beyond Poland.
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digitaltrends.com Tech ·
Dell sale: Up to $400 off monitors, desktop PCs, laptops, and more
There's an ongoing sale from Dell that is offering discounts of up to $400 on various monitors, desktop computers, and laptops. Hurry if you don't want to miss the savings!
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
RFK Jr. grilled on health department funding cuts during his 3rd congressional hearing this month
Lawmakers expressed concerns about specific programs and funding that would see cuts if Trump's proposed 2026 budget passes.
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New Orleans Jail Employee Is Arrested and Charged With Helping 10 Inmates Escape
A maintenance worker shut off water at the jail, allowing the inmates to remove a toilet and sink fixture from a cell wall, according to the Louisiana attorney general’s office.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
FDA recalls cucumbers due to multistate Salmonella outbreak sickening over 20 people
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said the cucumbers were distributed in 15 states, including Florida and New York.