Press review · Friday, 23 May 2025
23 May 2025
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
Billy Joel cancels all scheduled concerts due to diagnosis with normal pressure hydrocephalus
Billy Joel says he has been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus and canceled all of his scheduled shows.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Doctors warn of 'trifecta' of chronic illnesses plaguing Americans after MAHA report
Chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes and hypertension affect 133 million Americans, with the MAHA Commission urging action on better nutrition and diet.
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theverge.com Top stories ·
Inside the ‘lightly vetted’ $TRUMP coin dinner
Presidential seals, $100,000 watches, and a Marriott afterparty.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Watch officer of ship that crashed into garden fell asleep, police say
Police say the ship's watch officer admitted to being asleep during the incident in Norway.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Trump executive order targeting Jenner law firm unconstitutional, judge rules
“This order, like the others, seeks to chill legal representation the administration doesn’t like," wrote Judge John Bates.
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whitehouse.gov Top stories ·
Restoring Gold Standard Science
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 7301 of title 5, United
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Chaos spreads as desperate Gazans wait for food aid
Lawlessness is stopping food from reaching people, while a clash at an aid convoy last night turned deadly.
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ft.com Top stories ·
Donald Trump dismisses dozens of National Security Council officials
Move designed to staff key body with Maga-aligned people, say supporters
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nytimes.com Top stories ·
Paris Court Convicts Eight in 2016 Robbery of Kim Kardashian
The reality TV star, who was held at gunpoint as jewelry worth millions was stolen from her, said she was satisfied by the ruling.
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The Small Tweaks That Republicans Slipped Into the Domestic Policy Bill
In their fiscal package, Republicans have slipped in a hodgepodge of tweaks that are, at times, only tangentially related to the rest of the bill.
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formula1.com Top stories ·
Leclerc fastest again during Monaco FP2 after two red flags
Charles Leclerc completed a perfect Friday for Ferrari after topping the second practice session for the Monaco Grand Prix, which was plagued by two red flags including one from Drivers' Championship leader Oscar Piastri.
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What to Know About Trump Officials’ Latest Move Against Columbia
The federal government formally accused the university of violating civil rights law by failing to protect Jewish students.
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gamingbible.com Tech ·
Starfield huge new DLC is a surprise story expansion
Download this story expansion DLC for Starfield.
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heatmap.news Top stories ·
How the Political Theory of the IRA Broke Down
Investing in red states doesn’t make defying Trump any safer.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Haliburton's wild shot keys Pacers in G1 stunner
Tyrese Haliburton sent Game 1 to overtime with a dramatic buzzer-beater, and the Pacers pulled off their latest playoff comeback in a 138-135 win over the Knicks.
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scotusblog.com Top stories ·
Split Supreme Court blocks first religious charter school in Oklahoma
The Supreme Court on Thursday morning left in place a ruling by the Oklahoma Supreme Court rejecting an effort by a Catholic virtual charter school to become the country’s first […]
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Supreme Court temporarily allows Trump administration to shield DOGE documents
Chief Justice John Roberts put a hold on lower court rulings in a dispute over whether DOGE is a federal agency subject to freedom of information requests.
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At least 12 people injured in Hamburg train station stabbing, suspect in custody: Authorities
The suspect in the stabbing -- a 39-year-old woman -- has been arrested, police said.
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polygon.com Tech ·
Elden Ring Nightreign might fix ‘overlooked’ two-player mode in post-launch update
Hold tight, duos
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engadget.com Tech ·
Fujifilm's X Half is an $850 digital camera with an analog film aesthetic
Fujifilm has already released one unusual product this year in the GFX100 RF medium format compact, but its latest model may be the weirdest yet.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Billy Joel cancels tour after diagnosis with brain disorder normal pressure hydrocephalus
The 76-year-old singer has canceled all concerts owing to condition, which can affect hearing, vision and balance
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Google and OpenAI can’t stop messing with each other
OpenAI announced its deal with Jony Ive right after Google’s big AI conference.
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sammobile.com Tech ·
Google offers sneak peek at Android 16's Live Updates on One UI 8
During the Google I/O 2025 event, Google showcased how Android 16's Live Updates feature looks on the Galaxy S25 Ultra running One UI 8.0.
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gov.ca.gov Top stories ·
Following illegal Senate vote, California and 10 other states launch Affordable Clean Cars Coalition | Governor of California
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A Judge Halted Trump’s Move to Bar International Students at Harvard
Also, Russia and Ukraine began their largest prisoner exchange of the war. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.
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ign.com Tech ·
The Dell Memorial Day Sale Has the Best Deals Alienware Gaming Laptops and PCs - IGN
One of the biggest Alienware sales of the year.
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kotaku.com Tech ·
9 Switch Games You Can Grab For Cheap This Memorial Day
The Witcher 3, Doom 2016, and a bunch more are heavily discounted this weekend
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press.bmwgroup.com Tech ·
BMW M celebrates the design world premiere of the new BMW M2 CS at the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este 2025
The design of the new BMW M2 CS was unveiled on Friday evening as part of the unique Concours event from 23 to 25 May 2025 on Lake Como.
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Amazon Has Google Pixel 9 Deals Today, But You Should Wait for Prime Day - IGN
Prices will probably go lower ahead of the Pixel 10 release.
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Boeing to Avoid Guilty Plea With DOJ Over 737 Max Crashes
A deal between the plane maker and the Justice Department, which was opposed by some of the families of those who died in the crashes, includes paying millions into a victims’ fund.
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prospect.org Top stories ·
Ten Sneaky Sleeper Provisions in Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill
Today on TAP: Yet more horrors are hidden in the fine print.
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law360.com Top stories ·
Grassley Slams Durbin Over Holds On US Attorney Nominees - Law360
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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home.treasury.gov Top stories ·
Treasury Issues Immediate Sanctions Relief for Syria
WASHINGTON — Today, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued Syria General License (GL) 25 to provide immediate sanctions relief for Syria in line with the President’s announcement for the cessation of all sanctions on Syria. GL 25 authorizes transactions prohibited by the Syrian Sanctions Regulations, effectively lifting sanctions on Syria. GL 25 will enable new investment and private sector activity consistent with the President’s America First strategy. The U.S. Department of State is concurrently issuing a waiver under the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act (Caesar Act) that will enable our foreign partners, allies, and the region to further unlock Syria’s potential. This is just one part of a broader U.S. government effort to remove the full architecture of sanctions imposed on Syria due to the abuses of the Bashar al-Assad regime.“As President Trump promised, the Treasury Department and the State Department are implementing authorizations to encourage new investment into Syria. Syria must also continue to work towards becoming a stable country that is at peace, and today’s actions will hopefully put the country on a path to a bright, prosperous, and stable future,” said Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent. THE OPPORTUNITY FOR A FRESH STARTThe Assad regime’s brutality against its own people and support for terrorism in the region has come to an end, and a new chapter unfolds for the Syrian people. The United States (U.S.) government is committed to supporting a Syria that is stable, unified, and at peace with itself and its neighbors. U.S. sanctions relief has been extended to the new Syrian government with the understanding that the country will not offer a safe haven for terrorist organizations and will ensure the security of its religious and ethnic minorities. The U.S. will continue monitoring Syria’s progress and developments on the ground. GL 25 is a major first step to implement President Trump’s announcement on May 13 regarding the cessation of sanctions on Syria. GL 25 will facilitate activity across all sectors of the Syrian economy, without providing relief to terrorist organizations, perpetrators of human rights abuses and war crimes, drug traffickers, or the former Assad regime. It does not allow for transactions that benefit Russia, Iran, or North Korea—key supporters of the former Assad regime. The authorization is intended to help rebuild Syria’s economy, financial sector, and infrastructure, in line with U.S. foreign policy interests. To do this, it is critical to bring new investment into Syria and support the new Government of Syria. Accordingly, GL 25 authorizes transactions that would otherwise be prohibited under the U.S. economic sanctions on Syria, including new investment in Syria; the provision of financial and other services to Syria; and transactions related to Syrian-origin petroleum or petroleum products. GL 25 also authorizes all transactions with the new Government of Syria, and with certain blocked persons identified in an Annex to the GL. In line with the GL, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is providing exceptive relief to permit U.S. financial institutions to maintain correspondent accounts for the Commercial Bank of Syria.OFAC plans to issue further guidance related to GL 25. Further questions should be directed to OFAC’s compliance hotline.###
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nintendoeverything.com Tech ·
Nintendo Switch 2 GameChat requires a phone number to use
If you plan on using GameChat on Nintendo Switch 2, you’ll need a phone number. That news has been spotted in the official terms for the feature. Nintendo doesn’t go into detail about why a phone number is required for GameChat on Switch 2, but the reason seems fairly clear. The company always takes the protection of its players seriously...
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gizmodo.com Tech ·
Best Buy Offers HP 14-Inch Chromebook for Almost Free for Memorial Day, Nowhere to be Found on Amazon
Take 60% on the HP 14-inch Chromebook for a limited time at Best Buy.
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npr.org Top stories ·
The White House rejects a watchdog finding that it's breaking the law over halted funds
The White House budget office rejected the conclusion of a nonpartisan congressional watchdog that said the Trump administration is breaking the law by not spending funds as directed by Congress.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Father of suspect accused of killing Israeli Embassy staffers in DC was guest at Trump's joint address
Elias Rodriguez charged with murder after allegedly shooting Israeli Embassy staffers. His father, Eric, a veteran, attended Trump's speech to Congress.
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bikeradar.com Tech ·
Garmin, Apple, Suunto: These are the best smartwatch deals on Amazon right now | BikeRadar
Save up to 32% on the best smartwatches for fitness tracking
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rockstargames.com Tech ·
Profits Hit High Tide with Double Rewards on A Superyacht Life and More - Rockstar Games
Seek adventure on the high seas and plunder Double Rewards all this week. Salvage sunken cargo, capsize enemy vessels, and fight off amphibious assaults in A Superyacht Life Contact Missions, paying out 2X GTA$ and RP through May 28. Plus, complete...
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carscoops.com Tech ·
BMW’s Secret Shooting Brake Just Leaked And It Might Outshine The Skytop | Carscoops
Power for the Speedtop Concept is expected to come from the same twin-turbo V8 used in the M8 Competition
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Google’s Home APIs are gaining Gemini intelligence
Your smart home could get a whole lot smarter — thanks to Gemini.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Trump green-lights Nippon merger with US Steel
President Joe Biden blocked Nippon Steel from purchasing U.S. Steel for $14.9 billion in January, citing national security concerns.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Deaths of twin brothers found on Georgia mountain ruled double suicide
Qaadir Malik Lewis and Naazir Rahim Lewis, 19-year-old twin brothers, were found fatally shot at the summit of Bell Mountain in March.
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nypost.com Top stories ·
Chris Cuomo slams Democrats after Israeli Embassy staffers killed in DC: ‘Mind your dogs’
Cuomo’s comments came just one day after a fatal shooting outside the Israeli embassy in Washington, DC, where embassy employees were gunned down.
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androidauthority.com Tech ·
Google Pay redesign should make checking out even faster
During Google I/O, it was announced that the payment sheet for Google Pay has been redesigned and now supports dark mode.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Top $TRUMP holders head to crypto dinner with president that Democrats call 'orgy of corruption'
President Donald Trump is hosting a black-tie dinner at his Virginia golf club on Thursday for the top buyers of his $TRUMP meme coin.
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governor.nc.gov Top stories ·
Statement from Governor Josh Stein on FEMA’s Denial of North Carolina’s Reimbursement Request
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kpbs.org Top stories ·
Montgomery Field Airport weather instruments not functioning properly at time of plane crash
The instrumentation pilots rely on to safely land planes has not functioned properly since Tuesday, the National Weather Service confirmed.
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androidauthority.com Tech ·
Google Wallet will now alert you about your ticket or pass right when you need it
Google Wallet is adding support for Nearby Passes notifications. Wallet can now send ticket and pass notifications based on your location.
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semafor.com Top stories ·
Anthropic’s AI resorts to blackmail in simulations
The model threatened to reveal an engineer’s affair if it were to be replaced with a new system.