Press review · Friday, 23 May 2025
23 May 2025
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
'Professional' fifth round of Iran nuclear talks end without conclusion
President Donald Trump wants to curtail Tehran’s potential to produce nuclear weapons, while Iran wants to be rid of devastating sanctions on its oil-based economy.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Reform UK prepares for real power on a council it now dominates
Lancashire's new councillors start their jobs, after the party's big wins in this month's local elections.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Ukraine war briefing: Multiple injuries as Russia attacks Kyiv with drones and missiles
Explosions heard across capital and fires ignited while Russia and Ukraine begin largest prisoner swap of war. What we know on day 1,186
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spacenews.com Top stories ·
SpaceX blames Starship Flight 8 mishap on engine hardware failure
The failure of SpaceX’s Starship on its most recent test flight had a different root cause than the previous failure, SpaceX said May 23.
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m.economictimes.com Top stories ·
Apple’s India math: Why Trump’s tariff may not dent the iPhone’s desi future, explained
Despite potential tariffs, Apple is increasing its iPhone production in India due to significantly lower labor costs compared to the U.S. Even with a 25% import duty, Indian assembly remains far more economical. Foxconn's massive investment in India, supported by government incentives, solidifies India's position as a key manufacturing hub for Apple, potentially surpassing China.
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si.com Top stories ·
Stephen A. Smith Incensed After Knicks Fall Down 2-0 in Eastern Conference Finals
The ESPN media personality was incredibly frustrated after seeing his favorite team lose both homes games to start the Eastern Conference finals.
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nytimes.com Top stories ·
Judge Orders Trump Officials to Seek Return of Guatemalan Man to U.S.
Judge Brian Murphy criticized the government for errors in the case and said the man, who feared persecution if he was deported, was likely to show “his removal lacked any semblance of due process.”
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npr.org Top stories ·
Supreme Court allows Trump to fire members of independent agency boards — for now
At issue is President Trump's firing of NLRB member Gwen Wilcox, who still has three years left on her term, and Cathy Harris, who still has four years left on her term as a member of the MSPB.
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Can Trump's pricey 'Golden Dome' missile defence system be done?
Experts believe that it will take decades and hundreds of billions of dollars to build the 'Golden Dome'.
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US judge overturns Trump order targeting major law firm Jenner & Block
President’s order sought to suspend lawyers’ security clearances after accusing firm of ‘undermining justice’
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Florida Republicans Break With Trump Over Venezuelan Deportations
Three G.O.P. members of Congress whose families fled Cuba are objecting to the Trump administration’s move to strip hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans of deportation protections.
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whitehouse.gov Top stories ·
Reforming Nuclear Reactor Testing at the Department of Energy
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered:Section 1. Purpose.
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nbcdfw.com Top stories ·
Julión Álvarez postpones AT&T Stadium concert after being barred from entering the U.S.
Julión Álvarez took to Instagram to say his team was formally notified Friday that his work visa for Saturday's concert at AT&T Stadium was canceled.
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Trump Signs Executive Orders for Faster Build-Out of Nuclear Power Plants
Among a flurry of executive actions, Mr. Trump directed the nation’s nuclear safety regulator to speed up approvals for new reactors.
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
Georgia teen detained by ICE after mistaken arrest says detention was 'life-changing'
Ximena Arias-Cristobal, a Georgia teen who was released after being detained by ICE, says her experience was "life-changing."
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Facial recognition technology use in search for New Orleans jail escapees under scrutiny
Law enforcement is coming under scrutiny over its use of live facial recognition cameras.
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pbs.org Top stories ·
Brooks and Capehart on House Republicans passing Trump's legislative agenda
New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including House Republicans pass President Trump's budget plan, the administration’s latest move against Harvard University and Trump's meeting with South Africa's president.
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Kim Kardashian's robbers found guilty in Paris court, but won't face prison time
The chief judge, David De Pas, said that the defendants' ages — the oldest is 79 and some others are in their 60s and 70s — weighed on the court’s decision to impose sentences that he said “aren’t very severe.”
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Trump’s E.U. Tariff Threat Could Cause Economic Damage Beyond Europe
A 50 percent tax on European imports would hit the continent hard, hurt the U.S. economy and slow growth globally.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
ICE ending migrants' court cases in order to arrest and move to deport them
It's the latest step taken by the Trump administration to dramatically ramp up immigration arrests across the country.
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EU calls for US trade deal based on 'respect' after Trump's tariff threats
Trade chief Maros Sefcovic said the EU is "ready to defend" its interests after Trump threatened 50% tariffs on the bloc.
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Cyril Ramaphosa: Rebuked by Donald Trump but praised in South Africa
The calm reaction of South Africa's president to the Oval Office ambush might boost his standing at home.
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Supreme Court, for Now, Shields DOGE from Turning Over Records
The chief justice put a temporary hold on a lower court ruling that Elon Musk’s government efficiency team and the Office of Management and Budget turn over internal records.
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bigten.org Top stories ·
Schedule Changes Made to Big Ten Baseball Tournament Presented by IFS.ai
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Man wakes up to find a giant cargo ship in his yard
The 443-foot-long vessel was sailing on Norway's Trondheim Fjord when it ran aground.
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justice.gov Top stories ·
Founder of Haitian Orphanage Sentenced to 210 Years in Prison for Sexually Abusing Boys in his Care
A Colorado man was sentenced today to 210 years in prison for sexually abusing numerous children at the orphanage he founded and directed in Haiti.
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San Diego airport experienced glitches before fatal plane crash
All six on the plane are believed to be dead, including a former drummer for The Devil Wears Prada and a high-profile music agent.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Trump administration plans to overhaul National Security Council, weeks after Waltz’s departure
The Trump administration is overhauling the National Security Council after it announced former National Security Advisor Mike Waltz would depart his post overseeing the agency.
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espn.com Top stories ·
MVP SGA, runner-up Jokic headline All-NBA teams
The five players who finished atop the MVP balloting, including winner Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and runner-up Nikola Jokic, highlighted the All-NBA teams.
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ft.com Top stories ·
Benjamin Netanyahu lashes out at western allies over Gaza ceasefire calls
Israeli PM accuses British, French and Canadian leaders of siding with Hamas after they called for end to Gaza offensive
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Donald Trump's tariff plans could spark global economic shock
The move threatens significant volatility in the coming weeks, ahead of a crucial G7 summit in Canada next month.
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independent.co.uk Top stories ·
Inside Trump’s meme coin gala that served food ‘worse than Spirit Airlines’
A black-tie dinner for the top buyers of Donald Trump’s meme coin featured him speaking at a lectern emblazoned with the presidential seal, despite the White House arguing it was a “private” event on “personal time.” But it was the entree that drew gasps.
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livemint.com Top stories ·
Donald Trump orders layoffs at NSC: Staffers dealing with ‘issues from Ukraine to Kashmir’ dismissed | Today News
Dozens of staff members were laid off from the White House National Security Council as US President Trump aims to reduce its size and influence.
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formula1.com Top stories ·
Stroll hit with penalty after Leclerc clash in Monaco FP1
Lance Stroll has been given a one-place grid penalty following his collision with Charles Leclerc during Friday’s first practice session for the Monaco Grand Prix.
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Trump Seeks Extensive Student Data in Pressure Campaign to Control Harvard
Harvard and the federal government are locked in a battle that boils down to turning over records on international students. But Harvard says it is also about the First Amendment.
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thedailybeast.com Top stories ·
White House Slashing Staff at National Security Council in Half
Secretary of State Marco Rubio revealed that NSC headcount will face major cuts in a move former employees describe as “terrible.”
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Boeing avoids prosecution in Justice Department deal over crashes
The two crashes happened in 2018 and 2019 and left 346 people dead.
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Brush Fire Near Popular California Lake Prompts Evacuations
The Inn fire had grown to over 700 acres to the northwest of Mono Lake, near the Nevada border. It’s one of several brush fires that have erupted in California in the last week as the weather has gotten warmer.
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law360.com Top stories ·
Grassley Slams Durbin Over Holds On US Attorney Nominees - Law360 Pulse
Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, slammed his Democratic counterpart on Friday for holding up U.S. attorney nominations.
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What is Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, the Disorder Billy Joel Was Diagnosed With?
The singer canceled his upcoming concerts because of the brain disorder. Here’s what to know about the symptoms, prognosis and treatment.
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upi.com Top stories ·
18 injured in attack at Hamburg train station; woman arrested - UPI.com
One woman has been arrested after 18 people were hurt, including at least four in life-threatening condition, in a stabbing at the train station in Hamburg, Germany, on Friday night.
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These Are the U.S. Universities Most Dependent on International Students
What was once a sign of international renown now looks like a vulnerability.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
The U.S. will soon mint its last penny
The Treasury Department said it made its last order of blank pennies. It currently costs 3.7 cents to make the 1-cent coin.
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King's big moment in Canada after Trump row
What's likely to be the message when King Charles makes a speech in Canada?
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mycentraljersey.com Top stories ·
Trump threatens steep tariffs on European Union goods, targets iPhones; live updates
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Drummer and Music Agent Among 6 Killed in San Diego Plane Crash
Friends paid tribute to Daniel Williams, a former drummer for the metalcore band The Devil Wears Prada, and Dave Shapiro, a music agent who worked with Sum 41, Hanson and other bands.
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bostonglobe.com Top stories ·
Lawyers question legality of Trump’s Harvard campaign - The Boston Globe
The court battle over Harvard's foreign students tests both the legality of the White House's tactics and the judicial system’s ability to rein in alleged government overreach.
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economist.com Top stories ·
One happy Damascus
But the technicalities of easing sanctions will prove tricky
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npr.org Top stories ·
Trump shrinks National Security Council in major foreign policy shakeup
The NSC has traditionally played a pivotal role in advising the president for his biggest diplomatic and security decisions. But in Trump's second term, it has seen its influence shrink.
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Republican cuts to food and health benefits ‘will kill’, advocacy groups warn
Provisions in Trump’s ‘beautiful bill’ include plans to cut billions of dollars in food and health benefits to the poor