Press review · Friday, 23 May 2025
23 May 2025
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newsweek.com Top stories ·
JD Vance issues new warning: "Era of uncontested US dominance is over"
Vance touted the Trump administration's foreign policy approach during his commencement address at the U.S. Naval Academy Friday.
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people.com Top stories ·
Billy Joel Cancels All Tour Dates and Reveals Health Diagnosis After Recent Stage Fall
Billy Joel has canceled all tour dates and revealed that he was diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), which affects hearing, vision and balance. He previously postponed his concerts in March following a fall onstage.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Inmate who escaped Louisiana jail a second time has been captured
Authorities said Tra'Von Johnson, 22, who escaped from the Tangipahoa Parish Jail about a year ago, had accomplished the same feat again.
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zdnet.com Tech ·
My favorite Memorial Day TV deals 2025: Big-screen TVs are up to $5,000 off
During Memorial Day sales at retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart this weekend, you can save big on quality TVs from brands like Sony, LG, and more. These are my expert picks.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Fact-checking Donald Trump's Oval Office confrontation with Cyril Ramaphosa
President Trump made a series of claims about the killing of white farmers in South Africa, some of which are demonstrably false.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Mahmoud Khalil told a judge his deportation could be a death sentence. Here's why
Khalil's lawyers are trying to convince an immigration judge that if he's deported, Israel could target him over his advocacy for Palestinian rights.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Sawed pipes and taunting messages: How a mass escape exposed a New Orleans jail’s security failures
The audacious feat, one of the biggest jailbreaks in Louisiana history, exploited safety issues in the jail that had previously been cited by federal authorities.
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lsusports.net Top stories ·
LSU Defeats Texas A&M, 4-3, in SEC Tournament Quarterfinal Game
LSU, the tournament’s No. 3 seed, advances to the semifinal round at approximately 1:30 p.m. CT Saturday, when the Tigers will face No. 7 seed Ole Miss. No. 4 seed Vanderbilt will face No. 8 seed Tennessee in the first semifinal game at 10 a.m. CT Saturday.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Pete Hegseth, beset by leaks, clamps down on press inside Pentagon
Defense secretary’s move outlined in memo seemingly punishes media for reporting on leaks inside department
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irishtimes.com Top stories ·
Mark O'Connell: Why is Trump attacking South Africa over an imaginary genocide?
The intention could hardly be more transparent; the motivation could hardly be more abject
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fox8live.com Top stories ·
Inmate arrested, accused of helping 10 escape Orleans jail
Trevon Williams rebooked for allegedly aiding Orleans inmates in their escape
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
Trump's National Security Council slashed dramatically in major restructuring
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
Kim Kardashian trial: 8 of 10 found guilty in 2016 jewelry heist
Kardashian testified during the trial of 10 people accused in the 2016 robbery of her jewelry.
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calmatters.org Top stories ·
California lawmakers drop hundreds of costly proposals
In a secretive rapid-fire process Friday, the lawmakers rapidly dispatched bills that would cost the state money – everything from expanding health care to creating tougher rules on ticket sales.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Retired FBI agent warns New Orleans prison escape 'should get everyone's attention'
A retired FBI expert says the New Orleans jail escape exposes critical staffing shortage and other issues after 10 inmates escaped on Friday, May 16.
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nytimes.com Top stories ·
How China Stands in the Way of a U.S.-Vietnam Trade Deal
Among dozens of countries that were hit with steep tariffs, Vietnam was among the most publicly willing to meet the demands of the Trump administration. But China is a sticking point.
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Who Won a Seat at Trump’s Crypto Dinner?
The New York Times reviewed a guest list and social media posts to identify who was invited to President Trump’s private event for customers of his cryptocurrency business on Thursday and a White House tour on Friday. Here are some of them.
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macrumors.com Tech ·
Firefox Maker Mozilla Discontinues Pocket and Fakespot to Focus on Browser
Mozilla today said that it is shutting down Pocket, the read-it-later service that allows users to save articles, videos, and webpages to view later....
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Syria granted sanctions waiver by Trump administration to encourage rebuilding
Syria receives sanctions relief under Trump, allowing reconstruction while prohibiting transactions benefiting Russia, Iran, or Assad regime supporters.
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Drastic cuts under way bending US national security council to Trump’s will
Staff to be cut as office meant to formulate national security policy is reduced to implementing the president’s ideas, under watch of trusted aides
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androidauthority.com Tech ·
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge gives me battery anxiety. Here's the proof.
Samsung's ultra-thin Galaxy S25 Edge flagship has a smaller battery than the S25, and it's definitely bad news for screen-on time.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Knicks frustrated as lapses on D cost them again
The Knicks had costly defensive breakdowns for the second straight game in Friday night's Game 2 and acknowledged they have to "figure it out" as the series heads to Indiana for Game 3.
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npr.org Top stories ·
What should happen to George Floyd Square? The community is divided
Five years after George Floyd was murdered by a Minneapolis police officer, the future of the intersection where it happened is uncertain. Today, a memorial is set up in the partially blocked street. But some want to move on. How does a community reckon with its past and confront its future?
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Russia launches major aerial attack on Ukraine capital
At least 14 people were injured after Moscow fired ballistic missiles and drones at Kyiv.
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ft.com Tech ·
Can Google still dominate search in the age of AI chatbots?
For the first time in a generation, its monopoly is under threat. After two years of false starts, the company is trying to regain the initiative
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rollingstone.com Top stories ·
Trump Pumped and Dumped His Crypto Backers With Dud Dinner Party
President Trump's gala golf club dinner for top investors in his meme coin disappointed some who had spent handsomely to get into the room.
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Pivoting From Tax Cuts to Tariffs, Trump Ignores Economic Warning Signs
The president’s economic policy approach is so far rattling markets, businesses and consumers.
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timesofindia.indiatimes.com Top stories ·
Why Apple may choose to stay for 'Make in India' iPhones even after Trump's 25% tariff slap - Times of India
India Business News: The Global Trade Research Initiative suggests that manufacturing iPhones in India remains financially advantageous for Apple, even with a potential 25
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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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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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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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gamespot.com Tech ·
Zelda: Breath Of The Wild And Tears Of The Kingdom - Every Switch 2 Upgrade
Two of Nintendo's greatest games of all time are being upgraded for Switch 2, and we've broken down all the enhancements for Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom.
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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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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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mashable.com Tech ·
News/Media Alliance says Google’s AI takes content 'by force'
Yikes.
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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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9to5google.com Tech ·
Google's AI Mode is 'the definition of theft,' publishers say, opt-out was considered
Publishers say that Google's new AI Mode is the "definition of theft," while documents show that Google considered better opt out controls.
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businessinsider.com Tech ·
Computer scientists should reconsider retirement, Sergey Brin says
Sergey Brin's return to Google in 2023 was fueled by the exciting opportunity of artificial intelligence, and he says other retirees should try it.
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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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nintendoeverything.com Tech ·
Famitsu sales (5/12/25 - 5/18/25) - first week sales revealed for Capcom Fighting Collection 2
The latest Japanese hardware sales from Famitsu are as follows: Switch OLED – 14,460 Switch Lite – 7,924 PS5 – 3,497 PS5 Pro – 2,259 Switch – 2,094 PS5 Digital Edition – 790 Xbox Series X – 644 Xbox Series S – 376 Xbox Series X Digital Edition – 362 PS4 – 27 For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware...
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techcrunch.com Tech ·
ChatGPT: Everything you need to know about the AI chatbot
Here's a ChatGPT guide to help understand Open AI's viral text-generating system. We outline the most recent updates and answer your FAQs.
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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.