Press review · Friday, 23 May 2025
23 May 2025
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Orthodox Christianity: Young US men joining 'masculine' Russian churches
A religion with traditions dating back centuries is attracting young American men.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Russia and Ukraine complete 1,000 prisoner swap; Moscow launches large drone and missile attack
Ukraine and Russia, earlier this month, agreed to exchange 1,000 prisoners of war and civilian detainees each in a rare moment of cooperation in more than three years of war.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Trump says Harvard's foreign students are from countries paying 'nothing' for their education
President Trump criticized foreign countries for paying "nothing" toward the education of their citizens at Harvard and other U.S. institutions.
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timesofindia.indiatimes.com Top stories ·
'We want those names and countries': Trump defends move to block foreign students at Harvard - Times of India
US News: Donald Trump defended his administration's attempt to block foreign students at Harvard, alleging that nearly a third of their students are internatio
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Original Sin: how Team Biden wished away his decline until it was too late
Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson issue a stinging verdict on a cover-up that may have cost Democrats the 2024 election
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indystar.com Top stories ·
'It was pretty egregious': Indiana Fever's Steph White on 'disrespectful' officiating
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nytimes.com Top stories ·
How does Champions League status impact Premier League transfer plans?
Manchester City, Newcastle, Chelsea, Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest are all competing for the three remaining English slots for next year
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newsweek.com Top stories ·
Donald Trump's "trophy wife" remarks in West Point speech raise eyebrows
"There's a lot of trophy wives—doesn't work out. But it made them happy for a little while at least," the president said in his commencement address.
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thetimes.com Top stories ·
Ministers urge Carney not to drag Charles into Trump wars on Canada visit
The royal visit to Ottawa is a diplomatic tightrope for Charles as he seeks to reassure Canadians that part of the Commonwealth will not become the 51st US state
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midhudsonnews.com Top stories ·
Demonstrators surround West Point on land and water - Mid Hudson News
WEST POINT – Hundreds of protesters demonstrated at Thayer Gate and Garrison Landing Saturday as President Donald Trump, wearing a MAGA cap, addressed about 1,000 cadets at their commencement at Michie Stadium at the United States Military Academy. Under mostly cloudy skies, with occasional rain and sun, and early chilly temperatures, demonstrators provided a […]
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wralsportsfan.com Top stories ·
Live Updates: Carolina Hurricanes vs. Florida Panthers Game 3 :: WRALSportsFan.com
Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final between the Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers was tied going into the third period. Then the Panthers scored five goals in the final 20 minutes, beating the Canes and taking a dominating 3-0 lead in the series.
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Trump news at a glance: don’t trade threats with us, EU warns
Short shrift for ‘50% tariff’ outburst; thousands of Americans want to become British for good – key US politics stories from Saturday 24 May at a glance
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ft.com Top stories ·
Poland’s presidential race goes down to the wire
Rafał Trzaskowski and Karol Nawrocki hold rival rallies as polls show them tied ahead of June 1 vote
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npr.org Top stories ·
The world witnessed George Floyd's murder. 5 years later, what has changed?
Five years after George Floyd's death sparked worldwide protests over police brutality and racism, NPR's Michel Martin reflects on Morning Edition's return to Minneapolis to examine what has changed.
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variety.com Top stories ·
Jeremy Strong Says Serving on Cannes Jury Was ‘Like “Conclave” With Champagne’ and Celebrates Palme d’Or Winner ‘It Was Just an Accident’: It ‘Changed Me’
Jeremy Strong compared his last 11 days on the Cannes competition jury to being part of a papal conclave -- but with champagne.
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ehn.org Top stories ·
Trump’s push to eliminate FEMA draws backlash from Republican senators
Senate Republicans expressed alarm after President Trump fired the Federal Emergency Management Agency's acting director for testifying that closing the agency would harm disaster response efforts.Alexander Bolton reports for The Hill.In short:Cameron Hamilton, acting FEMA director, was fired after ...
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George Floyd’s family fights for sacred ground where he took his last breath: ‘That’s my blood’
Minneapolis site where Floyd was killed by Derek Chauvin in 2020 faces tense debate over how best to honor his legacy
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msnbc.com Top stories ·
The penny is officially on the way out
The one-cent coin costs the government 3.69 cents to make.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Iranian director Jafar Panahi's 'It Was Just An Accident' wins Palme d'Or at Cannes
The dissident filmmaker's thriller is a stinging critique of oppression in his home country.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Justice Department urged to seek death penalty in Capital Jewish Museum murders
Federal prosecutors should seek the death penalty for Elias Rodriguez, accused of a calculated double murder in D.C., with substantial forensic and video evidence, writes former prosecutor.
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Russia Bombards Ukraine With One of Largest Air Assaults of the War
The attack involved nearly 370 missiles and drones, according to Ukraine’s Air Force. At least 12 people were killed.
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Pascal Siakam’s ‘special game’ puts Pacers in driver’s seat: ‘That’s why we brought him here’
Siakam's 39 points were a career-playoff high as the veteran forward has been a steady presence on the court and in the locker room.
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Edwards erupts as Wolves maul Thunder to climb back into West finals
Anthony Edwards had 30 points, nine rebounds and six assists in just three quarters for the Timberwolves in a 143-101 victory over OKC on Saturday in Game 3
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
Russia hits Ukraine with massive drone, missile barrage amid prisoner exchange
Russian drones and missiles again bombarded cities across Ukraine on Saturday night into Sunday morning despite the completion of a major prisoner exchange.
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North Korea Arrests 3 Over Failed Ship Launch That Angered Kim Jong-un
Three shipyard officials were arrested, including the chief engineer, state media said. The North Korean leader was watching as the launch of a navy destroyer went wrong.
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How Lucy Connolly's racist tweet sparked a free speech row
Lucy Connolly lost her appeal against her race-hate jail sentence, but is free speech under threat?
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nesn.com Top stories ·
Red Sox Make Slew Of Roster Moves Before Matchup With Orioles
The Boston Red Sox announced several roster transactions before Game 2 of their doubleheader with the Baltimore Orioles
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politico.eu Top stories ·
No knockout blows in Poland presidential debate
Frontrunners Rafał Trzaskowski and Karol Nawrocki are virtually level in polls ahead of the June 1 runoff vote.
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techcrunch.com Top stories ·
Why a new anti-revenge porn law has free speech experts alarmed | TechCrunch
The newly signed Take It Down Act makes it illegal to publish nonconsensual explicit images – real or AI-generated – and gives platforms just 48 hours to comply with a victim’s takedown request or face liability. While widely praised as a long-overdue win for victims, experts warn its vague language, lax standards for verifying claims, and tight compliance window could pave the way for overreach, censorship of legitimate content, and even surveillance.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
In 9 minutes and 29 seconds, George Floyd was killed, forever changing this neighborhood
One murder sparked protests demanding change across the country and around the world. Here's what happened in the neighborhood where it happened.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Ex-Minneapolis police chief recalls 'absolutely gut-wrenching' moment of seeing George Floyd video
Arradondo just published a book that explores leadership, justice and race, the broader impacts of policing, and the challenges of working within a flawed system.
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theatlantic.com Top stories ·
It Should Not Be Controversial to Plead for Gaza’s Children
Israel’s limits on aid have put the region at “critical risk of famine.” Help is within reach. But it’s not enough—and it’s arriving too slowly.
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wtop.com Top stories ·
Body camera footage released in Fairfax County deadly shooting that also injured 2 officers - WTOP News
Police in Fairfax County, Virginia, have released body camera footage of an incident in April when two police officers were shot while conducting a traffic stop.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Top moments from Pacers' Game 2 victory over Knicks
Here are the best moments from Game 2 of the Pacers-Knicks Eastern Conference finals.
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sports.yahoo.com Top stories ·
2025 NASCAR Coca-Cola 600: How to watch, full race schedule and more
Here's everything you need to know about how to watch this weekend;s NASCAR Coca-Cola 600.
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twincities.com Top stories ·
Joe Soucheray: George Floyd Square is an embarrassment to the man it’s supposed to honor
“First of all, it isn’t a square. Why not make it one?”
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si.com Top stories ·
Takeaways: Arsenal Stun Barcelona in Massive Upset to Win Women's Champions League Final
Stina Blackstenius came off the bench to make history for the Gunners and end the Spanish giants' hopes for a three-peat.
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israelhayom.com Top stories ·
US considering sanctions relief on Iran as part of interim agreement
The US has not yet abandoned its ultimate demand that Iran halt all uranium enrichment on its soil, according to a senior American official. The official said
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denver7.com Top stories ·
Severe storms and fog affecting Colorado tonight, more wet weather for Sunday
Strong storms making their way across the eastern plains. Expect fog and more rain off and on all day Sunday.
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bleacherreport.com Top stories ·
Anthony Edwards Hyped By NBA Fans as Wolves Dominate SGA, Thunder in WCF Game 3 Win
Anthony Edwards scored 16 of his game-high 30 points in the first quarter en route to the Minnesota Timberwolves' utterly dominant 143-101 home win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals on Saturday.
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economist.com Top stories ·
Should men be screened for prostate cancer?
The answer is less obvious than you might think
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nbcsandiego.com Top stories ·
Ring doorbell alerts woman of jet crash while she's thousands of miles away
Kathryn Subin was thousands of miles away when her family was evacuated following a plane crash, May 24, 2025. NBC 7 San Diego.
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Crypto Investor Charged With Kidnapping and Torturing Man for Weeks
The investor, 37-year-old John Woeltz, and another man abused their victim for three weeks in a Manhattan townhouse as they tried to get his Bitcoin password, prosecutors say.
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si.com Top stories ·
Tennessee Evens Series with Nebraska Softball in Knoxville Super Regional
The Knoxville Super Regional series is all knotted up. No. 7 national seed Tennessee took game two of the series over Nebraska Saturday afternoon, 3-2.
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legaltalknetwork.com Top stories ·
The Fight Against Threats to Judicial Independence - Legal Talk Network
Chief Justice John Roberts recently called out the Trump administration for their threats to impeach judges who have ruled against them. In response to Discover insightful episodes on Legal Talk Network's portfolio of legal podcasts featuring in-depth interviews and discussions with leaders in legal technology and practice management. Stay updated with the latest trends and tips for enhancing your legal practice.
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Why Vietnam Ignored Its Own Laws to Fast-Track a Trump Family Golf Complex
As President Trump blurs the lines between politics and business — and threatens steep tariffs on trade partners — governments feel compelled to favor Trump-related projects.
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Trump’s attack on science is growing fiercer and more indiscriminate
It started as a crackdown on DEI. Now all types of research are being cancelled
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dw.com Top stories ·
Trump vs. Harvard: No more foreign students? – DW – 05/24/2025
President Trump is putting pressure on US universities. The elite university Harvard is resisting, but now Washington has threatened to block it from enrolling foreign students. Can Harvard continue to hold out?
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espn.com Top stories ·
Sources: Knicks mull benching Hart for Robinson
With their starting five struggling, the Knicks are considering moving backup center Mitchell Robinson into the lineup for Josh Hart, sources told ESPN.
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US judge orders Trump administration to return wrongly deported gay man
Judge says Guatemalan’s removal to Mexico, despite his fears of being harmed there, ‘lacked any semblance of due process’