Press review · Wednesday, 21 May 2025
21 May 2025
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justice.gov Top stories ·
Justice Department Seizes Domains Behind Major Information-Stealing Malware Operation
The Justice Department announced today the unsealing of two warrants authorizing the seizure of five internet domains used by malicious cyber actors to operate the LummaC2 information-stealing malware service.
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theverge.com Top stories ·
The best Memorial Day deals you can already get
New lows all around.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Senate Republicans trigger a clash over the filibuster, eyeing vote to nix electric vehicle rule
GOP leaders insist they aren't trying to end the 60-vote rule. Democrats warn that by ignoring the parliamentarian in this case, they are effectively "going nuclear" on the filibuster.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Apple designer Sir Jony Ive joins OpenAI
OpenAI is moving into hardware, in a threat to giants such as Sir Jony's former firm.
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
Trump lashes out at Kentucky Republican Thomas Massie: 'He should be voted out of office'
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nytimes.com Top stories ·
Israel Said It Eased Its Blockade, But Gazans Are Still Waiting for Food
Three days after Israel said it would relax its blockade of humanitarian aid to Gaza, little, if any, of the urgently needed food, fuel and medicine appeared to have reached Palestinians.
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triblive.com Top stories ·
'Thank You, Pittsburgh': O'Connor hits the streets in appreciation of voters
Standing in a light rain in Pittsburgh’s Brookline neighborhood Wednesday morning, Corey O’Connor recalled how his father had shown gratitude to the voters who elected him to City Council and then mayor’s office. His father, the late Bob O’Connor, had gone into the basement the morning after he was first
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
Trump confronts South Africa's president in Oval Office, pushes false claims of white genocide
Trump hosted South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa at the White House amid tensions between the two nations over the U.S. resettlement of white South Africans.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Olympic-style event in 2026 to feature PED use
A new company hoping to infuse PEDs into Olympic-style sports says it will hold its first formal competition next May.
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Pete Hegseth Leads Christian Prayer Service in the Pentagon
The event was held in the Pentagon’s auditorium during working hours and featured Mr. Hegseth’s pastor.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Keller: Could the budget bill in Congress provide a winfall for some in Massachusetts?
The Republican tax cut bill making its way through Congress could include a large tax break for many people in Massachusetts.
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Judge rules US deportations to South Sudan violate court order
The Trump administration says it is deporting eight criminal "monsters", as immigration attorneys challenge the move.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Markets sink as debt worries hammer U.S. bonds
A combination of fears, including projections that Trump’s agenda bill will expand deficits, moved investors to sell.
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ICE lodges detainer for 24-year-old Venezuelan man arrested for posing as 16-year-old high school student: Police
A 24-year-old Venezuelan man was arrested after posing as a 16-year-old high school student in Ohio, officials said.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Officials warn of potential measles exposure at Shakira concert at MetLife Stadium
Officials say a person who was infected with the measles attended the Shakira concert at MetLife stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on May 15.
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Enhanced Games: Doped swimmer claims 50m freestyle 'world record'
Organisers of a controversial event allowing banned performance-enhancing drugs say a swimmer has broken a long-standing world record.
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federalnewsnetwork.com Top stories ·
DoD orders ‘immediate’ changes to troubled PCS moving program, replaces senior official
In a memo, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the department to address "deficiencies" in the multibillion dollar Global Household Goods Contract (GHC).
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oregonlive.com Top stories ·
Oregon’s attorney general argues in U.S. Trade Court to strike down Trump tariffs
A three-justice panel in New York City on Wednesday heard the first oral arguments in a 12-state effort to overturn the new tariffs.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
California Dem lawmaker cited for drunken driving
California State Sen. Sabrina Cervantes claims police "accosted" her and falsely accused her of driving under the influence after her car collided with another vehicle Monday.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
House Freedom Caucus heading to White House after delay play on Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'
House Freedom Caucus member are working to resolve differences with House GOP leaders ahead of a vote on President Donald Trump's reconciliation bill.
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foxbusiness.com Top stories ·
Target sales slump amid tariff war, DEI change backlash
Target's top boss warned that the company has been trying to navigate through a highly challenging environment, which included President Donald Trump's trade war with other nations.
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decrypt.co Top stories ·
Investors Bet Millions on Bitcoin Price Following Record High - Decrypt
Bettors flocked to Polymarket, Kalshi and Myriad Markets to wager on Bitcoin's price action after the crypto set a record high on Wednesday.
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Dow closes down 800 points as bond sell-off rattles markets
The bond sell-off coincided with deficit concerns over a tax cut bill.
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techcrunch.com Top stories ·
Jony Ive to lead OpenAI's design work following $6.5B acquisition of his company | TechCrunch
OpenAI is acquiring Jony Ive and Sam Altman's startup, io, which will lead creative and design work for OpenAI.
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Google is bringing ads to AI Mode | TechCrunch
Google has detailed its plans to bring ads to AI Mode, the company's AI-powered experience in Google Search.
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pacificlegal.org Top stories ·
Newsom has no moral high ground in tariffs fight
California is joining lawsuits to challenge the legality of Trump’s new tariffs. It’s rich that Governor Gavin Newsom is calling out President Trump for
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msnbc.com Top stories ·
Budget office: Republicans’ megabill would give to the rich and take from the poor
If GOP officials are looking for good news in the Congressional Budget Office's new report on the party's reconciliation package, they won't find any.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Revealed: UnitedHealth secretly paid nursing homes to reduce hospital transfers
A Guardian investigation finds insurer quietly paid facilities that helped it gain Medicare enrollees and reduce hospitalizations. Whistleblowers allege harm to residents
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npr.org Top stories ·
'Pee-wee as Himself' gives unprecedented access to an eccentric comedy legend
Also on TV this week, a new season of Nine Perfect Strangers premieres on Hulu, and new episodes of Couples Therapy debut on Paramount+ with Showtime.
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'The mood is changing': Israeli anger grows at conduct of war
Support for the war in Gaza is waning, with some Israeli political and military figures criticising the conflict in recent days.
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Judge rules DHS violated court order in deporting 8 migrants to South Sudan
A judge ruled that the Trump administration's deportations of eight men convicted of violent crimes to South Sudan was "unquestionably violative of this Court's order."
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Target CEO says tariffs risk 'massive' costs, but price hikes a 'last resort'
Target reported a drop in sales in its most recent quarter.
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commercialappeal.com Top stories ·
What is Donald Trump's approval rating now? Latest polls from Reuters, Fox News, more
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OpenAI Unites With Jony Ive in $6.5 Billion Deal to Create A.I. Devices
OpenAI said it was buying IO, a start-up founded by Mr. Ive, the designer of the iPhone, to usher in a new era of artificial intelligence hardware.
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people.com Top stories ·
Air Traffic Controller Left 'Traumatized' and Placed on Leave After Being Only One on Duty During Terrifying 90-Second Blackout
An air traffic controller was left 'traumatized' and placed on leave after being the only one on duty for Newark Liberty International Airport when the system blacked out, per 'The Times.'
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kuathletics.com Top stories ·
Kansas Great Jacque Vaughn Named Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach - University of Kansas
Kansas great Jacque Vaughn, a former All-American, whose No. 11 jersey hangs in the rafters of Allen Fieldhouse, is returning to Lawrence as an assistant coach for
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rollingstone.com Top stories ·
Trump Posts Video of Himself Hitting Bruce Springsteen With a Golf Ball
President Donald Trump posted a video of himself hitting Bruce Springsteen with a golf ball amid his ongoing feud with the singer.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
New Hampshire bakery wins free speech case over a pastry shop painting
U.S. District Judge Joseph Laplante ruled on Monday that the town of Conway infringed on the free speech rights of bakery owner Sean Young.
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thebuckeyeflame.com Top stories ·
Ohio LGBTQ+ game company joins lawsuit against Trump’s tariffs
Founder of Rookie Mage Games said tariffs can be “really catastrophic” to small businesses, including LGBTQ+ owned companies.
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Netanyahu says war will continue until all parts of Gaza under Israeli control
The Israeli PM says if there is an opportunity for a temporary ceasefire and a hostage release deal, Israel will be open to this.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Trump confronts South African president with video on treatment of White farmers
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is meeting Trump at the White House
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espn.com Top stories ·
Sources: OKC's Gilgeous-Alexander wins NBA MVP
The Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who averaged 32.7 points on 51.9% shooting to win the league's scoring title, has earned his first NBA MVP, sources told ESPN.
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espn.com Top stories ·
NFL introducing new award for offensive linemen
The NFL is introducing the Protector of the Year Award, which will be given to the league's best offensive lineman, it was announced at the league's spring meeting Wednesday.
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Drugs and guns found in raid on Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s Miami home, court told
Homeland security agent Gerard Gannon testifies about federal raid on Miami Beach property in March last year
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Mexico violence: Gunman kills Mexico City mayor's top aides
The mayor's private secretary and top adviser were shot dead on a busy road during the morning commute.
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fox9.com Top stories ·
Several MN cities rank in top 100 on Best Places to Live ranking
Five Minnesota cities rank in the top 100 on U.S. News and World Report's Best Places to Live in 2025-26 ranking.
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ft.com Top stories ·
US government bonds drop as worries over Donald Trump’s tax bill flare up
Stocks also slide after lacklustre $16bn auction for 20-year Treasuries
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fox8live.com Top stories ·
Two women arrested for assisting Orleans jail escapees, Louisiana State Police say
Each booked as accessories after the fact
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Opinion | A Nevada Democrat pushed 'No Taxes on Tips' through the Senate
The surprise passage of one of Trump's major campaign promises makes sense when you consider the local angle.
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Gerry Connolly, Democratic Congressman of Virginia, Dies at 75
He had announced late last year that he was being treated for cancer of the esophagus. He told his constituents in April that he would not seek re-election.