Press review · Wednesday, 21 May 2025
21 May 2025
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newsweek.com Top stories ·
Donald Trump responds to Israeli Embassy staff killings in DC: "Must End"
Two staff members of the Israeli embassy in Washington, D.C. were shot and killed as they were leaving an event at the Capital Jewish Museum, police said.
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bleacherreport.com Top stories ·
Tyrese Haliburton, Pacers Beat Knicks in G1 After Epic Comeback, Stun Fans with OT Win
The Indiana Pacers refuse to quit.
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theverge.com Tech ·
Fujifilm’s X Half camera is so dedicated to the analog vibes, it can’t shoot RAW
Half the sensor size of an X100VI and nearly half the price.
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local10.com Top stories ·
Criminal probe underway into Hope Florida Foundation
A criminal investigation is now underway into the Hope Florida Foundation. The nonprofit foundation is connected to a program created by First Lady Casey DeSantis.
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nytimes.com Top stories ·
Thursday Briefing
A fraught White House meeting.
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theguardian.com Tech ·
Fortnite returns to iPhone app store in US, ending exile imposed by Apple
Legal dispute resolved over popular video game ousted from store in 2020 in dispute over commission
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npr.org Top stories ·
Trump tried to shutter Radio Free Europe. The EU threw it a lifeline
EU officials say the broadcaster for years has played an important role providing news to areas where the press can't operate freely
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Opinion | White Afrikaners Are Trump’s Kind of Oppressed Minority
The race-baiting grift is alive and well in South Africa.
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techcrunch.com Top stories ·
OpenAI’s next big bet won’t be a wearable: report | TechCrunch
OpenAI pushed generative AI into the public consciousness. Now, it could be developing a very different kind of AI device. According to a WSJ report,
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npr.org Top stories ·
Why Baptists in North Carolina agreed to resettle Afrikaners as refugees
Despite controversy over Afrikaners' refugee status, a Baptist ministry says they have a religious duty to help settle them in the U.S.
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Chicago Suburb Plans to Acquire Pope Leo XIV’s Childhood Home
The village of Dolton, Ill., has stepped in to buy the modest house where Pope Leo XIV spent some of his childhood. It may also use eminent domain.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Nike to resume selling directly on Amazon for first time since 2019
Nike confirmed to CNBC that its shoes are returning to Amazon.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Dem Rep. McIver makes first court appearance after Newark incident
Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-N.J., appeared in court Wednesday after she was charged with assaulting two federal agents at an immigrant detention facility.
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9to5google.com Tech ·
Volvo cars will get new Android Automotive features faster, including Gemini
Volvo and Google have announced a new deal that will bring new Android Automotive features to Volvo’s vehicles faster, starting...
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theatlantic.com Top stories ·
OpenAI’s Ambitions Just Became Crystal Clear
But when you promise the world a revolutionary new product, it helps to have actually built one.
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Trump Claimed a Video Showed ‘Burial Sites’ of White Farmers. It Didn’t.
During a meeting with South Africa’s president, President Trump played the video as evidence of racial persecution. A Times analysis found he misrepresented the contents of the video.
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kotaku.com Tech ·
Sony Killing Half-Baked PlayStation Stars Loyalty Program Less Than Three Years Later
The app for earning points and digital collectibles is sunsetting
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texastribune.org Top stories ·
Texas Legislature on verge of completely banning THC products after key House vote
The House on Wednesday approved the ban, after previously considering proposals to preserve the industry by tightening regulations.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Kim Jong Un slams 'serious accident' at warship launch
The failed launch "severely damaged the dignity and pride of our nation in an instant," says the North Korean leader.
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Israeli forces kill 93 in Gaza, fire shots towards diplomats in West Bank
UNICEF chief warns ‘we’re running out of time’ in Gaza as aid runs out and children continue to be killed in bombings.
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Two Israeli Embassy Staffers Shot and Killed Outside Event in Washington, Officials Say
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said that the shooting occurred near an event held at the Capital Jewish Museum.
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foxbusiness.com Top stories ·
Disney places Venezuelan employees on unpaid leave amid Supreme Court's protected-status ruling
Disney's Florida-based Venezuelan employees facing unpaid leave as Temporary Protected Status is lifted after a Supreme Court ruling favored the Trump administration's stance.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
2 Israeli Embassy staff shot and killed outside Jewish Museum in D.C.
Two people familiar with the investigation said a suspect believed to be the shooter is in custody.
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Trump Casts Himself as a Protector of Persecuted White People
President Trump publicly dressed down the president of South Africa based on a fringe conspiracy theory, providing a vivid distillation of his views on race.
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
2 Israeli Embassy staff members killed in shooting outside of event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC: Officials
One man and one woman were shot and killed in Washington, D.C., the Metropolitan Police Department told ABC News on Wednesday.
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Kneecap member charged with terror offence
Liam Ó hAnnaidh, 27, has been charged after allegedly displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah, the Met Police says.
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2 Israeli embassy staff killed in Washington DC shooting
The shooting unfolded as the victims were exiting an event at the Capital Jewish Museum.
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iPhone designer Jony Ive joining OpenAI as part of $6.5 billion deal
Jony Ive, the famed designer behind iconic Apple products, will join OpenAI to create devices with generative artificial intelligence capability.
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Trump ambushes South African president with video and false claims of anti-white racism
Cyril Ramaphosa responds to hectoring stunt in Oval Office and egregious claim of white genocide by suggesting calm
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Tottenham 1-0 Man Utd: Inside Ange Postecoglou's Europa League win with Spurs
BBC Sport's senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel takes you inside Tottenham's undulating road to glory.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' heads to House-wide vote after key committee victory
The House Rules Committee pushes Trump's bill forward, facing Democratic resistance. Key issues include SALT deduction caps and Medicaid work requirements.
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androidpolice.com Tech ·
Google co-founder Sergey Brin admits he dropped the ball with Google Glass
The ghost of Google Glass' past are unlikely to haunt Android XR glasses, thanks to 'great partners' like Samsung, Qualcomm, and XReal
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people.com Top stories ·
Tiles Fall Off the Roof of 600-Year-Old Tower, Sending Tourists Scrambling
Much of the roof of the Fengyang Drum Tower crumble on around 6:30 p.m. local time on May 19. The tower itself is a relatively new renovation, but the structure’s base dates back to 1375 in the Ming Dynasty.
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thefp.com Top stories ·
The Leftists Celebrating Joe Biden’s Cancer
Joe Biden 'ought to seek out treatment in a cancer ward in Gaza,’ one person told The Free Press.
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time.com Top stories ·
Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Clears Major Hurdle to Advance to House Floor
Clearing the House Rules Committee marks a major win for Trump, who had grown increasingly impatient with Republican holdouts.
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Dyson’s new superskinny PencilVac is as thin as its hair dryer
Make cleaning less of a chore.
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zdnet.com Tech ·
Your Google Gemini assistant is getting 8 useful features - here's the update log
At Google I/O 2025, the company teased upcoming features coming to its latest AI assistant. Here's the rundown.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
House GOP leaders release changes to Trump agenda bill in bid to sway holdouts
The amendment to the massive package includes speeding up new Medicaid work requirements and expanding the state and local tax deduction.
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aftermath.site Tech ·
Clair Obscur's Real Heroes Came Before Expedition 33 - Aftermath
The game's journals can be helpful, insightful, or just really funny
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fortune.com Tech ·
Google boosts AI in Search, Gmail, and shopping as ChatGPT competition grows
With new tools spanning Search, Shopping, Workspace, and more, Google shows how AI at scale—and inside everything—may be its biggest advantage.
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Will Republicans Say No to Trump?
The GOP has mounted little resistance to the president. But his “big, beautiful bill” is his toughest test yet.
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wbur.org Top stories ·
'Cheers' fans in Boston toast 'Norm,' the bar regular whose name everyone knew
"Cheers" fans from across Boston and even far away were at the namesake bar in Beacon Tuesday evening where they toasted the late actor's memory and shared some favorite memories of his character, Norm.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Federal agent offers a glimpse at what investigators found inside Diddy’s Miami home
In today's edition of Diddy on Trial, we break down testimony from federal agent Gerard Gannon and forensic psychologist Dawn Hughes.
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Trump showed old videos, took crosses out of context in South Africa genocide claims
Trump confronted South African President Cyril Ramaphosa with images and video clips that he said show an ongoing "genocide" against white farmers in the country.
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forbes.com Top stories ·
Newark Airport Live Updates: FAA To Slash Flight Volume To Lessen Congestion
Staff shortages and equipment failures at Newark Liberty International Airport have raised safety concerns in recent weeks.
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pbs.org Top stories ·
Who is eligible for a COVID shot? What to know about the FDA’s latest changes
The shift was a marked departure from previous FDA guidance, which recommended an annual COVID vaccine for everyone 6 months and older.
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Universal Orlando's Epic Universe opens this week. Get a glimpse inside the new Florida theme park.
Epic Universe, the first new theme park in Florida in more than 25 years, opens on May 22. Here's what visitors can expect.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
House Republicans divided as Trump's comprehensive bill faces critical vote
GOP factions clash over Medicaid, SALT, and green energy tax credits as Speaker Mike Johnson seeks unity on major legislative bill.
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gizmodo.com Top stories ·
The Dragons at Epic Universe’s Isle of Berk Are Next Level
Epic Universe's 'How to Train Your Dragon' land is filled with animatronic, draconic delights.
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RFK Jr.’s War on Pesticides Riles Farmers and a Republican Senator
A health report commissioned by President Trump has been causing angst within the agriculture industry who fear the chemicals will be identified as a driver of childhood disease.