Press review · Wednesday, 21 May 2025
21 May 2025
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nytimes.com Top stories ·
Inside the Knicks’ biggest collapse ever
Knicks fans have seen it all. They've never seen this, though: a loss so jaw-dropping that it somehow silenced the city that never sleeps.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Mike Johnson, Donald Trump get ‘big, 'beautiful’ win as budget passes House
The House of Representatives passed a massive piece of legislation advancing President Donald Trump's agenda early on Thursday morning.
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espn.com Top stories ·
What this epic Knicks collapse means for the series -- and for New York's title chances
As the Pacers crept back into the game, the Knicks were confronted with a burden few franchises carry: 50 years of history.
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scmp.com Top stories ·
Removing US tariffs would ‘kneecap’ president amid China trade talks: Trump team
In lawsuit involving 12 states, judges review whether president’s invocation of 1977 law is justified to support the controversial levies.
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theatlantic.com Top stories ·
The Largest Upward Transfer of Wealth in American History
House Republicans voted to advance a bill that would offer lavish tax cuts for the rich while slashing benefits for the poor.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Guards shoot one person in security incident outside CIA headquarters
The main gate is currently closed and employees were advised to seek alternative routes, a spokesperson said.
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coloradosun.com Top stories ·
AT&T buying Lumen’s home fiber business, including Colorado market, for $5.75 billion
Coloradans may be more familiar with Lumen’s old moniker, CenturyLink. AT&T will take over 1 million Quantum Fiber customers.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Nike to raise prices as firms face tariffs uncertainty
The US sportswear giant says its price increases are part of "seasonal planning".
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Suspect in US Jewish museum shooting was mistaken for witness
The alleged attacker looked "very distraught" and was being helped by bystanders before he revealed himself as the suspect.
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A.I.-Generated Reading List in Chicago Sun-Times Recommends Nonexistent Books
A summer reading insert recommended made-up titles by real authors such as Isabel Allende and Delia Owens. The Sun-Times and The Philadelphia Inquirer have apologized.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Trump tax bill clears the House in a victory for Republicans, advances to the Senate
The early morning vote along party lines came after 48 hours of furious negotiations to win over warring factions in the Republican conference.
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2 Israeli Embassy Aides Killed in Washington D.C. Shooting: Live Updates
The shooting occurred outside the Capital Jewish Museum. A suspect shouted “Free, free Palestine” after he was taken into custody, officials said.
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deadline.com Top stories ·
Kid Cudi To Testify Thursday In Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Sex-Trafficking Trial About Threats Against Him & Cassie Ventura
The much anticipated appearance by Man On The Moon rapper Kid Cudi at Sean "Diddy" Combs' criminal trial could prove pivotal for the prosecution
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Trump Hands Putin Another Victory
The U.S. president promised peace on day one. Now he’s enabling Russia’s advances.
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abc7.com Top stories ·
Private plane crashes into San Diego neighborhood, making 'direct hit' to multiple homes
A private plane crashed into a San Diego neighborhood, hitting multiple homes and leading to a large evacuation operation Thursday morning.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Trump’s tax bill to cost 830,000 jobs and drive up bills and pollution emissions, experts warn
Bill will unleash millions more tonnes of planet-heating pollution and couldn’t come at a worse time, say experts
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economist.com Top stories ·
Universal wants to steal Disney’s theme-park magic
It should brace for a bumpy ride
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
What Trump's pledge to cut taxes on tips and overtime means in practice as it moves closer to law
Some workers will see a significant increase in after-tax income if the policy becomes law, but the wider impact on the economy would be relatively limited, economists said.
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House passes Trump’s sweeping tax-cut bill, sends it to Senate
Measure would tighten eligibility for health and food programs for the poor and could add $3.8tn to US debt
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globenewswire.com Top stories ·
Press Release: Sanofi to acquire Vigil Neuroscience, Inc., adding a new investigational medicine to treat Alzheimer’s disease to the neurology pipeline
Sanofi to acquire Vigil Neuroscience, Inc., adding a new investigational medicine to treat Alzheimer’s disease to the neurology pipeline Paris, May 22,...
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foxbusiness.com Top stories ·
Universal Epic Universe opens in Florida: Take an inside look
Universal Epic Universe opens in Florida, featuring five themed worlds, cutting-edge technology and unique culinary experiences, posing a challenge to Disney.
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UK's deal to hand over Chagos Islands to Mauritius can go ahead, court rules
At 02:25 BST, Mr Justice Goose granted "interim relief" to two Chagossian women who had brought a case against the Foreign Office.
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nypost.com Top stories ·
Kentucky couple each lose an arm while clinging to each other when devastating 170 mph tornado tears them apart
“The doctors said that they lost opposite arms because they were holding each other,” the couple’s niece said.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
House Republican tax bill passes 'SALT' deduction cap of $40,000. Here's who benefits
House Republicans passed a bill to raise the 'SALT' deduction cap to $40,000. Here's who would benefit from the change.
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fox5dc.com Top stories ·
Elias Rodriguez: What we know about suspected gunman in Capital Jewish Museum deadly shooting
The man suspected of gunning down two staff members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C. outside the Capital Jewish Museum has been identified by authorities as Elias Rodriguez.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Kid Cudi to take the stand in Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex-trafficking trial
Cudi, known for his introspective and moody raps, could help the prosecution as it tries to make a racketeering charge against Combs stick.
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investopedia.com Top stories ·
5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens
U.S. stock futures are little changed after indexes tumbled Wednesday, bitcoin crosses $110,000 for the first time, and Snowflake shares soar after the cloud software provider issued a rosy full-year revenue forecast. Here's what investors need to know today.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial live updates: Kid Cudi expected to testify
Follow the latest news and live updates from the trial of Sean 'Diddy' Combs. Artist Kid Cudi is expected to take the stand after Combs' former assistant.
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
House passes Trump's deficit-swelling tax bill, with big Medicaid changes
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people.com Top stories ·
2 Israeli Embassy Aides Tragically Shot Dead Outside Jewish Museum Event in Washington D.C., Officials Confirm
A young couple, both Israeli Embassy Aides, have been shot and killed outside an event at a Jewish museum in Washington, D.C., authorities have confirmed.
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tampabay.com Top stories ·
How Universal’s new Epic Universe theme park could shape Central Florida
The new park opens tomorrow. Here’s what we’re watching.
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vox.com Top stories ·
The most divisive part of the GOP’s big bill, explained
Why the GOP put SALT on the table.
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6abc.com Top stories ·
Couple about to be engaged ID'd as Israeli embassy staffers killed in Washington, DC
Two members of the Israeli embassy staff -- a couple about to get engaged -- were gunned down outside an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday in what the FBI believes may be a targeted attack.
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
Army prepares tanks for DC military parade that could cost $45 million
Twenty-eight M1A1 Abrams tanks will be sent to participate in the parade, officials said, though the first trains with the tanks won't depart until later this month.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Former New Orleans police chief criticizes sheriff's 'checkered past' after jailbreak
After 10 inmates escape from Orleans Parish Prison, Sheriff Susan Hutson is under fire for leadership failures, prompting a pause in her re-election efforts.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Trump's crypto dinner cost over $1 million per seat, on average
In total, the 220 winners of the contest to attend the dinner spent $394 million on Trump’s official cryptocurrency.
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nola.com Top stories ·
Who is New Orleans jail escapee Derrick Groves? How convicted killer is tied to Len Davis.
Convicted killer Derrick Groves is considered one of the most high-profile inmates of the 10 who escaped the Orleans Parish jail overnight Friday. Here's how he's connected to one of the most corrupt cops in New Orleans history.
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Aid trucks enter Gaza after delays, as pressure mounts on Israel
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South Africa Wanted to Talk Trade. Then Trump Turned Down the Lights.
In a bruising Oval Office meeting, the visitors’ plan to keep President Trump from focusing on false accusations of white genocide backfired spectacularly.
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Washington DC shooting live updates: Two Israeli embassy staff killed and suspect in custody
Couple Sarah Milgram and Yaron Lischinsky “were in the prime of their lives” before they were shot dead near a Jewish museum.
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UK Net Migration Almost Halved in 2024, Data Shows
Net migration dropped by 50 percent in 2024, official data showed on Thursday, suggesting that a period of soaring immigration may be ending.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Investors dump bonds globally as U.S. credit downgrade, Trump's tax bill ignite fiscal worries
A global bonds selloff is accelerating on the heels of a U.S. Treasurys rout.
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Trump Live Updates: House Nears a Vote on Republican Policy Bill
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Israelis Shocked and Horrified by Embassy Shooting
Israeli leaders were quick to point fingers at their political opponents, suggesting that they were ultimately responsible for the shooting.
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pennlive.com Top stories ·
The good news? Hershey is back home. The bad? Bears must win three in a row vs. Checkers
Charlotte leads the best-of-five Atlantic Division Finals 2-0 but the remainder of the games will be played at Hershey's Giant Center.
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cnet.com Top stories ·
I Stepped Into the Future of Hyper-Connected Entertainment. It Made Me Surprisingly Emotional
Our favorite things now span imaginary worlds from movies to video games to theme parks. Epic Universe is the latest, biggest step.
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npr.org Top stories ·
U.S. Ambassador Huckabee is 'outraged' at European leaders for condemning Israel
In an interview with NPR, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said the U.K., Canada and France were "blaming the wrong perpetrator," and that Hamas is responsible for the suffering in Gaza.
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Israeli Embassy staffers Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim ID’d as couple fatally shot by gunman who yelled ‘Free free Palestine’ near DC’s Capital Jewish Museum
The two Israeli Embassy staffers who were set to be engaged before they were gunned down by a pro-Palestinian gunman outside the Capital Jewish Museum Wednesday night have been identified.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Former Kennedy Center president refutes Trump's critique of 'bad management'
"I am deeply troubled by the false allegations regarding the management of the Kennedy Center," Deborah Rutter wrote in a statement.
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America is on the precipice of an academic brain drain
Other countries may benefit. Science will suffer