Press review · Wednesday, 21 May 2025
21 May 2025
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ft.com Top stories ·
Target’s retail woes make it prime activist bait
The strong performance of Walmart and Costco strengthens the case for an agitator
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bbc.com Top stories ·
UK exposes Russian cyber campaign targeting support for Ukraine
A joint investigation by the UK and allies found Russian hackers in the systems of logistics organisations.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Trump administration dismisses police investigations in several cities, including Minneapolis
The decision reverses course on the use of consent decrees to ensure accountability of law enforcement agencies. It comes days before the anniversary of George Floyd's murder by a police officer.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Moderna withdraws application for US approval of combined flu-Covid shot
After talks with Food and Drug Administration, company plans to resubmit vaccine application later this year
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
OpenAI is buying iPhone designer Jony Ive's AI devices startup for $6.4 billion
OpenAI said on Wednesday that it's acquiring Jony Ive's artificial intelligence devices startup io for about $6.4 billion.
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ft.com Top stories ·
Listen to Afrikaners, not Trump, on the state of South Africa
The white minority does have justified anxieties but many are thriving and it is absurd to talk of a ‘genocide’
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nytimes.com Tech ·
Live Updates: Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa Meet at White House
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ft.com Top stories ·
OpenAI to buy Jony Ive’s io Products for $6.5bn
Ex-Apple design chief is working on alternatives to smartphone
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bostonglobe.com Top stories ·
These maps show how Thursday’s rain-soaked nor’easter will unfold - The Boston Globe
The timeline for this rare May nor'easter indicates the heaviest windswept rain arriving during the afternoon, impacting the evening commute.
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to block FOIA case against DOGE
The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court for an emergency injunction to block proceedings in a case involving a FOIA request seeking information from DOGE.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
DOJ investigating Andrew Cuomo for allegedly lying about COVID decisions, source confirms
Andrew Cuomo faces DOJ investigation over COVID-19 nursing home deaths and alleged false testimony to Congress, amid political rivalry with Eric Adams.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Microsoft says 394,000 Windows computers infected by Lumma malware globally
Hackers used the malware to steal passwords, credit cards, bank accounts and cryptocurrency wallets.
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foreignaffairs.com Top stories ·
Romania’s Postponed Reckoning
A re-run election averted autocracy but left democracy in peril
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Israeli troops fire ‘warning shots’ at 25 diplomats visiting occupied West Bank
Shots force delegation representing 31 countries, including Italy, Canada, Egypt and UK, to run for cover
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jpost.com Top stories ·
UN retracts aid chief's claim that 14,000 Gazan babies will die in 48 hours without aid
The UN later cited a report that said there could be 14,100 cases of malnutrition in children in Gaza between April 2025 and March 2026, a timeframe of one year not two days.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Without waiting for Trump, E.U. and Britain impose new sanctions on Russia over Ukraine
“Delaying peace efforts will only redouble our resolve to help Ukraine to defend itself and use our sanctions to restrict Putin’s war machine,” the British foreign secretary said.
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Canada discusses joining US Golden Dome missile defence programme
PM Mark Carney's office says there are "active discussions" on the Golden Dome, but it's too early to say how Canada would join or pay in.
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
Trump's big tax and policy bill stalls as GOP conservatives push for changes
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techcrunch.com Tech ·
Mistral's new Devstral AI model was designed for coding | TechCrunch
AI startup Mistral has announced a new AI model focused on coding: Devstral. The company claims it's competitive on at least one programming benchmark.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Penske fires Cindric in wake of cheating scandal
Roger Penske has fired team president Tim Cindric, IndyCar managing director Ron Ruzewski and IndyCar general manager Kyle Moyer in the wake of an Indianapolis 500 cheating scandal.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
DHS exposes crimes by migrants deported to South Sudan as judge threatens to order their return
Legal battle over deportation of immigrants with serious crimes to South Sudan continues as judge considers if their removal violates court orders.
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Justice Dept. to End Oversight of Local Police Accused of Abuses
Days before the anniversary of George Floyd’s murder in Minneapolis, the Trump administration said that it would abandon efforts to reduce police violence there and in several other cities.
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gizmodo.com Tech ·
Google Pixel 9 Crashes to Record Low Ahead of Memorial Day, Samsung Galaxy Can’t Compete
A top-tier Android experience just dropped in price, and you will need to act fast.
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france24.com Top stories ·
Israeli army fires ‘warning shots’ at French and other diplomats visiting West Bank
The Israeli army on Wednesday fired shots at a delegation of regional, European and Western diplomats visiting the West Bank city of Jenin, sparking condemnations from the Palestinian Authority and several…
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What We Know About the Escape From a New Orleans Jail
The Louisiana authorities are still searching for five of the 10 inmates who escaped from the Orleans Parish Justice Center last week.
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cnet.com Tech ·
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Hands-On: This Thin Phone Left a Deep Impression
This slim phone is similar to other S25 series phones, but the thin design leaves more of an impression than I expected.
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theverge.com Tech ·
Walmart’s new Onn 4K Plus Google TV streaming box supports Dolby Vision
The ideal Chromecast replacement?
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espn.com Top stories ·
Tush push lives: Proposal to ban play in NFL fails
A proposed ban of the tush push play that the Philadelphia Eagles have popularized did not receive enough votes at the spring meeting Wednesday.
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insidehighered.com Top stories ·
Financial Aid Officers Report “Breakdowns” in Federal System
Financial aid officers report widespread problems with the federal student aid system after Education Department layoffs, including processing delays they say could affect the current cycle.
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politico.eu Top stories ·
18 hours in the making of a president: Inside Nicușor Dan’s election win
Romania’s new leader told POLITICO how he will approach international affairs and what he will do to rebuild trust in a democracy battered by corruption, economic strife and Russian meddling.
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npr.org Top stories ·
The personal secretary and adviser to Mexico City's mayor are shot dead
Mexico's president condemned the killings and said there would not be impunity. She said she was not aware of any threats against the mayor.
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Google's AI agents will bring you the web now | TechCrunch
Google I/O 2025 was largely dominated by AI agents that will parse the web for users, representing a new paradigm that could replace Search.
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Trump administration to scrap police reform measures in some US cities
The justice department announcement comes just days before the fifth anniversary of the death of George Floyd.
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ign.com Tech ·
Monster Train 2 Review - IGN
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Hellblade II is the latest Xbox game coming to PS5 this summer
PS5 owners get even more Xbox games this summer.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Mortgage demand drops after interest rates jump to the highest level since February
Mortgage demand, which had been gaining, fell back last week after interest rates rose to their highest level since February.
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komonews.com Top stories ·
Gov. Bob Ferguson signs $9 billion in new taxes, admitting concerns over the impact
Ferguson had until Tuesday to sign the budget balancing package and avoid a special session.
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Tourists flee as roof collapses off 650-year-old building in China: Video
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Trump Jr. says "maybe one day" he'll run for president
President Trump's oldest son, Don Jr., said Wednesday he could run for president "maybe one day," after previously denying he was considering a White House bid.
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videogameschronicle.com Tech ·
Lies of P is getting difficulty options to make the Soulslike more accessible | VGC
The game will offer 3 levels of difficulty for the base game…
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Bitcoin jumps to new all-time high, surpassing prior record in January
Bitcoin rose to a new all-time high on Wednesday, breaking its January record.
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indycar.com Top stories ·
Team Penske Parts Company with Three Members of Management
Team Penske parted Wednesday from the organization with Team President Tim Cindric (photo), INDYCAR Managing Director Ron Ruzewski and INDYCAR General Manager Kyle Moyer.
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hollywoodreporter.com Top stories ·
George Wendt Reunited With ‘Cheers’ Co-Stars Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson in One of His Final Public Appearances
The trio looked back at their time on the NBC sitcom during an episode of the 'Where Everybody Knows Your Name' podcast last year.
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cisa.gov Top stories ·
Russian GRU Targeting Western Logistics Entities and Technology Companies | CISA
Executives and network defenders should recognize the elevated threat of unit 26165 targeting, increase monitoring and threat hunting for known TTPs and IOCs, and posture network defenses with a presumption of targeting.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Harris, Becerra covered up Biden mental decline, California Democratic candidate for governor says
California gubernatorial hopeful Antonio Villaraigosa called out former Vice President Kamala Harris and Former HHS Sec. Xavier Becerra, suggesting they were involved in covering up mental decline in former President Joe Biden.
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news.medtronic.com Top stories ·
Medtronic announces intent to separate Diabetes business
Enables intense focus on highest margin growth drivers where Medtronic has leading core competencies Leading, scaled, direct-to-consumer Diabetes business poised to become standalone company; only...
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Fewer people are flying out of Newark airport than at this time last year
Flights at the New Jersey airport have been canceled and delayed in recent weeks amid communications problems plaguing air traffic control systems and ongoing construction.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Fifth escaped inmate from New Orleans jail recaptured after days on the run
Louisiana State Police recaptured Corey Boyd, 19, in New Orleans. Boyd, an escapee from jail, faces charges for the murder of Brandon Fees in 2024.
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Gerry Connolly, Democratic Congressman of Virginia, Dies at 75
Mr. Connolly had announced late last year that he was being treated for cancer of the esophagus.
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Here’s What’s in the Big Domestic Policy Bill to Deliver Trump’s Agenda
A large tax cut, as well as more money for defense and immigration enforcement, would be financed by slashing health, nutrition, education and clean energy programs.