Press review · Tuesday, 20 May 2025
20 May 2025
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
New Orleans jail employee arrested, accused of helping mass escape of inmates
A maintenance worker at a New Orleans jail where 10 inmates escaped has been arrested and accused of helping facilitate the breakout, officials said Tuesday.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Trump pushes House GOP holdouts to get behind the massive bill for his agenda
In a closed-door meeting, Trump urged blue-state Republicans to relent on their SALT demands and told conservatives: “Don’t f--- around with Medicaid.”
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tomshardware.com Tech ·
Acer showcases ProCreator, Predator, and portable monitors at Computex
There are some Nitro entertainment displays with Google TV built-in, too.
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theroot.com Top stories ·
Usher Named as One of the Many Celebs Present When Diddy Allegedly Punched Cassie at Dinner, According to Dawn Richard
Defense attorneys asked the former Danity Kane member why she didn't tell prosecutors who was there that evening.
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politico.eu Top stories ·
Netanyahu blasts Starmer, Macron and Carney over Israel sanctions threat
Western criticism grows over Israel’s military assault on Gaza.
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nbcnews.com Tech ·
Google I/O 2025 live updates: Major AI announcements including Project Astra assistant
Follow live updates from the Google I/O 2025. Get the latest developer news from the annual conference as Google is expected to reveal more on its AI tool Gemini.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Senate confirms Charles Kushner as ambassador to France
Father of president’s son-in-law Jared Kushner was previously pardoned by Trump from tax evasion conviction
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tomsguide.com Tech ·
Google I/O 2025 LIVE — Gemini, Android XR, Project Astra and all the big news as it happens
Google's annual conference goes all in on AI
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
D-Wave Quantum shares soar 30% as company releases latest computing system
D-Wave Quantum's latest quantum computing system has hit the market, the company said Tuesday
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npr.org Top stories ·
Federal judge blocks Trump's takeover of U.S. Institute of Peace
U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell ruled the USIP president and board members were unlawfully fired by President Trump and should be reinstated.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Elon Musk says he will spend 'a lot less' on future campaign donations
Elon Musk said he plans to spend less on political donations in the future, signaling a change in attitude from President Donald Trump's top campaign backer.
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stlpr.org Top stories ·
Business owners in the Delmar Maker District hope to rebuild, but their employees come first
Business and restaurant owners in the Delmar Maker District, one of the hardest hit areas, are still in repair mode after last Friday’s tornado violently blew through the area. Many owners are evaluating whether to rebuild, but right now are more worried about their employees' livelihoods.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Elon Musk commits to leading Tesla for next five years
Musk said Starlink, which is currently owned and operated by SpaceX, could eventually stand alone as a separate public company.
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startribune.com Top stories ·
Minnesota legislators play blame game as session sputters to an end. Special session awaits.
Gov. Tim Walz said he’ll call legislators back for a special session once they’ve resolved all their differences.
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npr.org Top stories ·
'Dilbert' creator Scott Adams says he's dying of 'the same cancer that Joe Biden has'
Adams said he expects "to be checking out from this domain sometime this summer." The controversial cartoonist, a vocal supporter of President Trump, expressed compassion for former President Biden.
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nintendolife.com Tech ·
Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment Looks Awesome In Nintendo's Latest Switch 2 Deep Dive
So THAT was the Imprisoning War...
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ign.com Tech ·
As Gamers Express Concern About Borderlands 4 Potentially Costing $80, Gearbox Chief Randy Pitchford Says: ‘If You’re a Real Fan, You’ll Find a Way to Make It Happen’ - IGN
Gearbox chief Randy Pitchford has responded to a fan who expressed concern about the prospect of paying $80 for Borderlands 4, saying: “if you’re a real fan, you’ll find a way to make it happen.”
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9to5google.com Tech ·
Deals: Best Buy Memorial Day sale, Pixel 9/Pro/Fold $300 off, Google Nest Thermostat (4th Gen), and more
Both Amazon and Best Buy have now launched Memorial Day sales and we have plenty of notable deals to scope...
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Sesame Street heads to Netflix after Trump pulled funding
The platform will offer a new season and 90 hours of previous episodes to its 300 million subscribers.
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pagesix.com Top stories ·
Shocking photos show Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ NYC hotel room stocked with baby oil, pink ketamine and $9K in cash on day of arrest
Photos were released of what Homeland Security agent Yasin Binda found in the “Act Bad” rapper’s Park Hyatt Hotel room last September.
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wpr.org Top stories ·
2 female UW-Platteville students die in 'targeted and isolated' incident
Two UW-Platteville female students died in a “targeted and isolated” dorm incident Monday. Both women lived in the Wilgus Hall dormitory.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Tornado outbreak concerns grow in U.S. And, Hamas-Israel talks hit impasse
Many Kentucky residents are bracing for storms as they recover from deadly weather over the weekend. And, the latest on negotiations between Israel and Hamas.
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Russia attacks Ukraine with drones after Trump-Putin call
Russia launched more than 100 drones into Ukraine following the conclusion of a phone call between Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Trump administration live updates: Trump addresses House GOP over budget bill; RFK Jr. testifies
Live updates and the latest news as Trump addresses House Republicans about the reconciliation bill and RFK Jr. testifies to Congress about DOGE cuts and his vaccine views.
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fudzilla.com Tech ·
Noctua shows its upcoming AIO CPU liquid cooler at Computex 2025
Coming in Q1 2026 Noctua came to the Computex show in force, showing its first all-in-one AIO CPU liquid coolers. Noctua will use Asetek's G8 V2 pump design and focus on doing what it does best, optimizing cooling performance and noise levels. Computerbase.de had a chance to stop by Noctua at th...
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nytimes.com Top stories ·
The Trump Administration Is Lining Up More Countries to Take Its Deportees
Besides El Salvador, where the United States has already sent detainees, Rwanda and Libya have records of mistreating migrant detainees.
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eteknix.com Tech ·
Antec Steals the Show With Noctua Themed Cases, new AIO & New Handhelds @ Computex 2025
Computex 2025: The eTeknix team is here at Computex 2025 in Taipei, Taiwan, bringing you coverage of the latest, greatest, and next-generation of PC hardware, components, gaming tech, and much more!
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wired.com Tech ·
Marshall Takes On Sonos With Its First Soundbar
Costing $1000, the Heston 120 is an undoubtedly ambitious debut. WIRED spoke with chief product and innovation officer, Gustaf Rosell, on how can prove itself against such established competition.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Sources: Bears, Thuney agree to $35M extension
Two-time All-Pro guard Joe Thuney, who was traded to the Bears in March, has reached a two-year contract extension, his agent said.
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clickorlando.com Top stories ·
Florida Gov. DeSantis signs law pausing looming anchoring ban at Silver Glen Springs
Residents living near Silver Glen Springs have been fighting for months to keep boating around the springs.
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Sea level rise will cause ‘catastrophic inland migration’, scientists warn
Rising oceans will force millions away from coasts even if global temperature rise remains below 1.5C, analysis finds
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
GOP senator says federal government will 'need to play a big role' after tornadoes ravage Midwest
Sen. Josh Hawley did not hold back on demanding accountability for insurance providers, saying "faithful premium payers" deserve their claims grants as the Midwest fights to recover from deadly storms.
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whitehouse.gov Top stories ·
First Lady Melania Trump Joins President Trump for Signing of the “TAKE IT DOWN” Act
First Lady Melania Trump joined President Donald J. Trump in the White House Rose Garden for the signing of S.146, the “TAKE IT DOWN” Act, a historic and
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cbssports.com Top stories ·
2025 Charles Schwab Challenge picks, odds, field: Surprising predictions by model that's nailed 15 majors
SportsLine's model simulated the 2025 Charles Schwab Challenge 10,000 times and revealed its PGA Tour golf picks for Scottie Scheffler, Jordan Spieth, and more
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espn.com Top stories ·
Bucs owner: Rice 'overdue' for Hall of Fame call
Buccaneers co-owner Bryan Glazer said Monday that "it's time to rectify that oversight" of Simeon Rice not yet being in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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nypost.com Top stories ·
Diddy trial live updates: ‘Trusted assistant’ David James to testify about ‘freak-offs’ at the center of the case
Follow The Post’s live updates from the Sean “Diddy” Combs sex-trafficking trial in Manhattan, where the disgraced rap mogul is facing charges that could land him life in prison i…
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Second man charged over fires at homes linked to Keir Starmer
Stanislav Carpiuc, 26, has been charged with conspiracy to commit arson with intent to endanger life, police say.
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9to5mac.com Tech ·
Deals: Best Buy Memorial Day sale, iPad mini, AirPods Max, more 9to5Mac
The Amazon and Best Buy Memorial Day sales are now live well ahead of the holiday weekend and with them,...
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gamespot.com Tech ·
GTA 6 Exec Suggests No More Delays, Says Recent Push Is Less Than 6 Months
"Generally, when we announce a date, we're able to hit that date."
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engadget.com Tech ·
The ASUS ProArt A16 laptop gets you the latest from AMD and a giant screen
ASUS is updating its ProArt and Chromebook laptops with new internals and premium finishes.
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engadget.com Tech ·
Google I/O 2025: New Android 16, Gemini AI and everything else to expect at Tuesday's keynote
Google’s annual developer conference kicks off May 20. Here's what to expect from the event.
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Senate Advances Crypto Regulation Bill With Bipartisan Support
Democrats who had sided with the rest of their party last week to block the measure over concerns that President Trump could benefit dropped their objections. They argued that regulating the industry was urgent.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Trump allows New York offshore wind project after apparent gas pipeline compromise with state
Empire Wind 1 would have been the first offshore wind project to deliver electricity directly to New York City.
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independent.co.uk Top stories ·
‘Watching Grandpa who shouldn’t be driving’: Biden health worried aides, book says
Watching former President Joe Biden film campaign videos in 2020 was like watching “a different person,” one Democrat said, according to a new book.
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9to5toys.com Tech ·
Early Memorial Day deals usher in $100 price drops on latest iPad mini 7, matching all-time lows from $399
Much as we expected, Amazon has now dropped all of the iPad mini 7 Wi-Fi configurations back down to all-time low pricing ahead of Memorial Day. While still officially a week out, things are kicking off perhaps even earlier than usual across a number of brands and major retailers – Amazon and Best Buy have…
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bleepingcomputer.com Tech ·
Microsoft open-sources Windows Subsystem for Linux at Build 2025
Microsoft has open-sourced the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), making its source code available on GitHub, except for a few components that are part of Windows.
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nvidia.com Tech ·
GeForce RTX 5060 Game Ready Driver Released
Also includes support for Dune: Awakening & F1® 25, two new games launching with day-one support for DLSS 4 With Multi Frame Generation. Plus support for Portal with RTX’s DLSS 4 With Multi Frame Generation update, and NARAKA: BLADEPOINT’s Full Ray Tracing update.
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tomsguide.com Tech ·
Galaxy Z Fold 7 real-life image leaks — here's how Samsung's next foldable could look
Here's what's changed from the Galaxy Z Fold 6
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finance.yahoo.com Top stories ·
Jamie Dimon's time as JPMorgan CEO is winding down. Investors are saying 'do not go.'
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon's time as top boss is winding down at a time when his stature on Wall Street and in the nation's capital is arguably at an all-time high. Investors, as a result, may not be ready to let him go.
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Diddy smashed Cassie Ventura's door with hammer, court told
Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial heard more allegations of violence against his former girlfriend.