Press review · Wednesday, 21 May 2025
21 May 2025
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nar.realtor Top stories ·
House Passes Tax Reform Package with Key Wins for Real Estate
The bill retains the current tax rates while including a range of NAR-supported provisions, including an increase in the qualified business income deduction and quadrupling the SALT deduction.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Vaccine advisers to the FDA recommended changes to COVID vaccines
Advisers to the Food and Drug Administration met Thursday to help decide which variant of the virus that causes COVID should be targeted by updated versions of the vaccines.
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economist.com Top stories ·
MAGA’s assault on science is an act of grievous self-harm
America will pay the price most of all
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npr.org Top stories ·
Congress moves to loosen toxic air pollution rules
The House and Senate both voted to loosen regulations on air pollutants like dioxin and mercury, which are associated with higher cancer risk.
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wpln.org Top stories ·
Tennessee executes Oscar Smith, ending pause on lethal injections
The state of Tennessee executed Oscar Franklin Smith Thursday morning. It was the first lethal injection since 2019, and comes on the heels of a third-party inv
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npr.org Top stories ·
Lawsuit challenges USDA demand for food stamp data as some states prepare to comply
The suit claims that efforts to get sensitive information about food aid recipients from states violates federal privacy laws.
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pbs.org Top stories ·
Judge allows Mahmoud Khalil to hold newborn son for first time despite Trump administration objections
Detained activist Mahmoud Khalil was allowed to hold his son for the first time after a judge blocked the Trump administration’s efforts to keep the father and infant separated by a plexiglass divider.
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nytimes.com Top stories ·
Judge Blocks Trump Administration From Arresting International Students or Revoking Visas
Judge Jeffrey White of the Northern District of California provided temporary relief to some international students while a legal battle continues.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Forecasters predict above-average hurricane season again
Forecasters expect 13 to 19 storms to form in the Atlantic between June 1 and the end of November. At least 6 of those are forecast to be full-blown hurricanes.
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npr.org Top stories ·
White House agrees to keep migrants in Djibouti for now, blasts federal judge's ruling
The judge says the administration "unquestionably" violated his earlier order, which stated migrants cannot be deported to a country other than their own without having adequate notice and a chance to object.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Federal judge blocks Trump admin moves to dismantle Dept of Education
Judge Myong Joun halted President Donald Trump's mass firing at the Department of Education on Thursday, ordering the reinstatement of all employees.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Supreme Court upholds Trump's removal of Biden appointees from federal boards
The Supreme Court ruled for Trump’s removal of two Democratic appointees from federal boards, upholding/discarding limits on the president’s power to fire agency officials.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Ray Dalio says to fear the bond market as deficit becomes critical
The billionaire investor is not hopeful politicians will be able to reconcile their differences and lessen the country's debt load.
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CFP switching to straight seeding format for upcoming season: Why the move makes sense
If a 2026 change happens as expected, it would mean the CFP will have four different formats in four years.
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m.economictimes.com Top stories ·
Waaree Energies, Premier shares slide up to 11% as US peers stocks plunge post Trump Tax Bill
Shares of Premier Energies and Waaree Energies declined following a selloff in US clean energy stocks. This was triggered by the US House passing a tax bill that rolls back clean energy subsidies from the Inflation Reduction Act. The bill's passage has dampened sentiment for Indian solar exporters like Waaree and Premier Energies, potentially impacting global demand and order flows.
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A Revealing Joke in the Oval Office About Getting in Trump’s Good Graces
The president of South Africa’s wisecrack about a free plane spoke volumes.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Man in Norway wakes to find huge container ship in garden
Johan Helberg says he was "quite astonished" to look out of his window and see the vessel.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Kermit the Frog to deliver commencement address at the University of Maryland graduation
The beloved Muppet, created in 1955, will deliver the commencement address at the University of Maryland, the alma mater of his creator Jim Henson.
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govexec.com Top stories ·
House passes reconciliation bill that cuts federal employee retirement benefits
Though Democrats were able to excise a plan to base federal retirees’ annuity payments on their highest five years of salary, rather than the current high-3, proposals to eliminate the FERS supplement and to charge employees for their civil service protections remain on the table.
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nhl.com Top stories ·
Sundqvist, Blues help with tornado relief efforts | St. Louis Blues
Volunteers from the Blues front office staff helped with debris clean up, supply drives
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thebulletin.org Top stories ·
Trump's "wins" on nuclear power are losses for taxpayers and public safety
The draft executive orders meant to bolster nuclear power growth are focusing on the wrong issues. Costs and safety should be the Energy Department's priority.
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oversight.house.gov Top stories ·
Chairman Comer Demands Testimony from Biden’s Doctor, Former White House Aides on Cover-Up of Mental Decline - United States House Committee on Oversight and Accountability
United States House Committee on Oversight and Accountability
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justice.gov Top stories ·
Former Los Angeles Deputy Mayor of Public Safety Agrees to Plead Guilty to Threatening to Bomb L.A. City Hall Last Year
A former Los Angeles Deputy Mayor of Public Safety was charged today with threatening to bomb Los Angeles City Hall last year.
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spotlightpa.org Top stories ·
Penn State board approves closing 7 campuses
Trustees voted to close the DuBois, Fayette, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Shenango, Wilkes-Barre, and York locations.
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Columbia Violated Jewish Students’ Civil Rights, Trump Administration Finds
The university has previously been the target of more $400 million in federal funding cuts.
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theconversation.com Top stories ·
Golden Dome: An aerospace engineer explains the proposed nationwide missile defense system
President Trump has set aggressive goals for Golden Dome, but many parts of the system already exist.
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Newspaper headlines: 'Chagos surrender' and 'Shipshape Kate'
The fallout from the PM's controversial Chagos Islands deal features prominently in Friday's papers.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Mahmoud Khalil and his attorneys tell judge his life and his family's would be at risk if he's deported
Ahead of a court hearing, the Columbia University activist was able to meet and hold his newborn son for the first time.
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dw.com Top stories ·
North Korea investigating failed launch of warship – DW – 05/23/2025
North Korea has summoned the manager of a shipyard as it begins investigating an accident that botched the launch of its new naval destroyer.
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Opinion | Trump Didn’t Want a Deal With Ramaphosa. He Wanted a Humiliation.
The president clearly planned to ambush Cyril Ramaphosa.
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npr.org Top stories ·
MAHA Commission report paints a dark picture of U.S. children's health
The Health Secretary's report blames environmental toxins, ultraprocessed foods and more for the poor state of kids' health in the U.S.
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Friday Briefing
Here’s what you need to know.
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npr.org Top stories ·
In Sean Combs trial, Kid Cudi testifies about threats and violence
The musician Scott Mescudi, who records as Kid Cudi, told the court that after Combs discovered his relationship with Cassie Ventura, his house was broken into and his car was set on fire.
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businessinsider.com Top stories ·
Judge slams Diddy's lawyer for asking Kid Cudi if he actually slept with Cassie
The judge overseeing Sean "Diddy" Combs' criminal trial rebuked the mogul's attorney for asking Kid Cudi about his sex life with Cassie Ventura.
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Trump-Ramaphosa meeting: The South African road incorrectly identified as a 'burial site' by US president
The US president said video of crosses on the road was evidence of the scale of attacks on white farmers.
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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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espn.com Top stories ·
Pacers 138-135 Knicks (May 21, 2025) Final Score - ESPN
Game summary of the Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks NBA game, final score 138-135, from May 21, 2025 on ESPN.
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Senate Republicans Kill California’s Ban on Gas-Powered Cars
In 50 years, California’s authority to set environmental rules that are tougher than national standards had never been challenged by Congress. Until now.
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people.com Top stories ·
Southwest Airlines Is Placing New Restrictions on Portable Batteries
Southwest Airlines is implementing new restrictions surrounding portable batteries in the interest of passenger safety. The airliner is now prohibiting the use of portable batteries to charge devices while inside bags because they can pose a fire risk, Southwest Airlines tells PEOPLE.
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'Multiple fatalities' after plane crash in San Diego neighbourhood
Several homes were destroyed and cars caught fire after the private aircraft crashed, forcing the evacuation of 100 people.
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Shooting Outside D.C. Jewish Museum Is Part of Global Surge in Antisemitism
Anti-Jewish attacks have increased since the Oct. 7 attacks by Hamas in 2023, and have remained high during Israel’s bombardment of Gaza, according to groups that monitor hate crimes around the world.
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Chemical castration for sex offenders to be trialled in 20 prisons
Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood is also exploring whether chemical castration could be made mandatory.
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US Treasury confirms the end of the penny
There has been a long debate over the cost and usefulness of one cent coins in the US.
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Mahmoud Khalil Meets Infant Son Before Immigration Hearing
The activist, who has been detained in Louisiana for two months, was allowed to meet privately with his wife and baby. He is fighting deportation.
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Trump Administration Halts Harvard’s Ability to Enroll International Students
The move was a major escalation in the administration’s efforts to pressure the college to fall in line with President Trump’s demands.
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Read the Full ‘Make America Healthy Again’ Report
The White House released an expansive report that blames a crisis of chronic disease in children on ultraprocessed foods, chemical exposures, lack of physical activity, stress and excessive use of prescription drugs.
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deadline.com Top stories ·
“What The F*ck”: Kid Cudi Responds At Sean “Diddy” Combs Trial To Torched Porsche & Other Threats From “Supervillain” Over Dating Cassie Ventura
The long-anticipated testimony of Kid Cudi in Diddy's sex-trafficking trial detailed the volatile & violent relationship the defendant had with Cassie Ventura
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
House Republican tax bill passes 'SALT' deduction cap of $40,000. Here's who benefits.
If the House provision is enacted, the SALT cap would rise to $40,000, up from $30,000 in the previous plan, and phases out over $500,000.
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gq.com Top stories ·
Kid Cudi Testified at Diddy’s Trial in a Biker Jacket and Vintage Levi’s
The rapper, who briefly dated Cassie Ventura in 2011, was called to testify in the mogul’s federal case. Lit cigarette in hand, he arrived at the courthouse on Thursday wearing an outfit some online commenters likened to Danny Zuko in 'Grease.'
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Judge Blocks Trump Administration From Dismantling Education Department
The order issued by a federal judge in Boston also directs officials to reinstate thousands of fired employees.