Press review · Friday, 23 May 2025
23 May 2025
Single reports
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theverge.com Tech ·
The oldest Fire TV devices are losing Netflix support soon
Maybe it’s time to put those old Fire TVs out to pasture.
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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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Last Defense Academy makes confusion part of the fun
At no point did I know what was gonna happen next.
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eventhubs.com Tech ·
Exclusive: Overwatch 2 developers talk Street Fighter 6 collaboration, fighting game culture at Blizzard and if we'll see more
After just completing their Gundam Wing crossover, Overwatch 2 surprised everyone with a Street Fighter 6 collaboration that's currently going on now.We recently had the chance to interview Overwatch Art Director Dion Rogers and Azuki Art Director and ...
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arstechnica.com Tech ·
Destructive malware available in NPM repo went unnoticed for 2 years
Payloads were set to spontaneously detonate on specific dates with no warning.
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thegamer.com Tech ·
Marketing For Marathon Has Reportedly Been Cancelled Following Plagiarism Controversy
Things have quickly gone from bad to worse for Marathon.
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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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forbes.com Tech ·
Google’s Gmail Upgrade—Why You Need This New Email Address
This completely changes your email account — what to know.
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engadget.com Tech ·
Engadget review recap: DJI Mavic 4 Pro, Sony WH-1000XM6, ASUS ROG Flow Z13 and more
A roundup of the reviews published on Engadget over the last two weeks.
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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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azure.microsoft.com Tech ·
Agentic DevOps: Evolving software development with GitHub Copilot and Microsoft Azure | Microsoft Azure Blog
Agentic DevOps is the next evolution in the software development lifecycle. Read how these AI agents help developers accelerate delivery and stay focused on high-impact work while remaining in control of the process.
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mashable.com Tech ·
I tried Google's new 'Try it on' AI shopping tool. I'm equally impressed and mortified.
The feature is now available on Google Shopping.
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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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nintendoeverything.com Tech ·
Here's when to expect major Nintendo franchise on Switch 2
We look at every major Nintendo franchise and guessing when a new game for each one will release on Switch 2.
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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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Gamers Are Making EA, Take-Two And CDPR Scared To Use AI
These companies are starting to realize the very real risks that AI poses, both legally and “reputationally.”
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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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windowscentral.com Tech ·
Too easy? DOOM: The Dark Ages is getting a big difficulty boost.
id Software has released a new patch for DOOM: The Dark Ages, which has made enemies tougher and deadlier to deal with.
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wired.com Tech ·
Fujifilm's X Half, a New OnePlus Tablet, and Fender's GarageBand Rival—Your Gear News of the Week
Plus: Coros has a repair program for its fitness trackers, there's a new The Last of Us collectible, and Paravel shuts up shop.
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dailymail.co.uk Tech ·
Montecito model of Royal Family is vital for Harry's rehabilitation
It was eight months ago that I first got a call from a trusted contact telling me something I never thought I'd hear - Prince Harry had finally realised the error of his ways.