Press review · Friday, 23 May 2025
23 May 2025
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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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windowscentral.com Tech ·
Madman renders DOOM: The Dark Ages as low as 240p on PC, and the results are staggering
DLSS upscaling isn't just good, it's bordering on the magical, as one YouTuber has shown with the latest from Bethesda.
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m.economictimes.com Tech ·
Samsung starts manufacturing of its slimmest smartphone Galaxy S25 Edge in India
Samsung has begun making its Galaxy S25 Edge in India. The phone launched globally, including in India, on May 13. It features Galaxy AI and is built on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform. The device price ranges from Rs 1.09 lakh to Rs 1.22 lakh. Apple and Samsung dominated smartphone manufacturing in India in 2024.
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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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nytimes.com Top stories ·
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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techcrunch.com Tech ·
Apple could launch AI-powered smart glasses in 2026 | TechCrunch
Apple is reportedly looking to release a pair of smart glasses by the end of next year in a bid to compete with Meta’s AI-powered glasses, the Ray-Ban Meta.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
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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theverge.com Tech ·
Blue Prince is getting one more major update, but that’s it
There will be bug fixing patches released ahead of 1.10.
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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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gematsu.com Tech ·
Zenless Zone Zero version 2.0 update ‘Where Clouds Embrace the Dawn’ launches June 6
The version 2.0 update for Zenless Zone Zero, dubbed “Where Clouds Embrace the Dawn,” will launch on June 6, developer miHoYo announced. As previously announced, the Xbox Series version…
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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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eventhubs.com Tech ·
Mortal Kombat 1 is finished receiving DLC characters and story content confirms NetherRealm Studios, shifts focus to next project
There has been some growing concern lately that Mortal Kombat 1 is done getting new content, and now we have official word on the matter. NetherRealm Studios just released a statement regarding the future of Mortal Kombat 1 and the ...
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motor1.com Tech ·
This Beautiful BMW Wagon Is Actually Going Into Production
BMW debuted the new Concept Speedtop at this year's Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este in Lake Como, Italy. It packs a powerful V-8 and is limited to just 70 examples.
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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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theguardian.com Top stories ·
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
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tpr.org Top stories ·
'Unprecedented cuts' to SNAP would impact low-income Texans who need it most
Congressional Republicans are on the precipice of approving $290 billion in cuts to the largest low-income anti-hunger program in the nation. People who rely on the program, already pressured by food price surges, are worried they will be going without.
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whitehouse.gov Top stories ·
Ordering the Reform of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission
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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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
Protesters decry 'crypto corruption' as Trump fetes top investors in his crypto meme coin
President Trump praised the top investors in his cryptocurrency meme coin at an exclusive black-tie dinner Thursday as protesters demonstrated outside the event.
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Knife Attack at Train Station in Hamburg, Germany, Wounds at Least 17
Four of the victims are in critical condition. The police say they believe a 39-year-old woman carried out the attack, for which no motive has yet been given.
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Millions Could Lose Food Stamp Benefits Under Trump Tax Bill, Analysis Finds
Others could see their monthly benefits reduced if the bill were to become law, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.
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Trump's National Security Council trimmed in restructuring, sources say
The White House National Security Council is being restructured, weeks after Marco Rubio took over the powerful national security adviser role.
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ign.com Tech ·
The Best Memorial Day TV Deals We've Found So Far - IGN
The best deals from Amazon, Walmart, eBay, Best Buy, and more.
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Karen Dunn and Other Top Lawyers Depart Paul Weiss to Start Firm
They are leaving a few months after Paul Weiss cut a deal with the White House to avoid an executive order that would have restricted its business.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
'Rust' armorer convicted in fatal on-set shooting death is released from prison
Hannah-Gutierrez Reed was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the 2021 death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.