Press review · Monday, 26 May 2025
26 May 2025
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theconversation.com Top stories ·
Reducing American antisemitism requires more than condemning opposition to Israel and targeting elite universities
The Trump administration’s crusade against antisemitism looks to be mainly about crippling elite universities and blurring the lines between pro-Palestinian activism and antisemitism.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
After weeks of silence, Erin Patterson begins to tell her side of the story to deadly mushroom lunch trial
Accused triple murderer gives emotional testimony as she faces questions on beef wellington lunch that killed three
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mprnews.org Top stories ·
Thick smoke, haze blanket much of Minnesota; air quality alert remains in effect
Much of Minnesota woke up Tuesday to a thick blanket of haze as the sight and smell of smoke from Canadian wildfires continued spreading across the state.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Sources: Steelers unlikely to trade for TE Smith
The Steelers are not expected to trade for Dolphins tight end Jonnu Smith after engaging in talks with Miami but now will host free agent Gabe Davis on a visit this week
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Meta signs deal with nuclear plant to power AI and datacenters for 20 years
Facebook and Instagram parent’s deal follows other big tech companies signing agreements with power companies
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freep.com Top stories ·
Feds pause operations at 3 Michigan Job Corps centers as part of nationwide move
The U.S. Department of Labor began a nationwide \
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US man charged for framing immigrant in fake plot to kill Trump
Demetric Scott admitted he wrote letters in the name of Ramon Morales-Reyes, who he was charged with assaulting
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
US economic outlook slashed by OECD as Trump's tariffs upend global growth
"Global economic prospects are weakening," the OECD said.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Sussex trio accused of drug smuggling appear in Bali court
Jon Collyer, Lisa Stocker and Phineas Float face the death penalty if convicted.
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Protests erupt after Massachusetts high school student detained by ICE
Marcelo Gomes da Silva, a Brazilian national who is a junior at Milford Public High School, was arrested on Saturday, according to a court filing from his attorney.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Trump reaffirms hard line on Iran nuclear deal: 'will not allow any enrichment of uranium'
President Donald Trump denies U.S. proposal for Iran's uranium enrichment, contradicting reports as Iran insists on its right to enrich uranium amid nuclear talks.
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si.com Top stories ·
Magic Turn Back the Clock With Glorious '90s-Inspired New Uniforms, Lgoo
Orlando will wear an entirely new uniform set in 2025, with a nod to their past.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Britain gets a defense boost aimed at sending a message to Russia, and to Trump
Like other NATO members, the U.K. has been reassessing its defense spending since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
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Crimea bridge reopens after Ukraine says it carried out underwater explosion
Ukraine says it hit the bridge with underwater explosives - the crossing was built by Russia after it annexed the Crimean Peninsula.
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nytimes.com Top stories ·
Dupont Circle Park in Washington to Close During Pride Event
The agency said it would fence off a park at the center of a neighborhood with a vibrant L.G.B.T.Q. community during WorldPride, a major international celebration.
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Dutch Government Collapses After Geert Wilders Withdraws Right-Wing Party
The populist Geert Wilders withdrew his right-wing party from the ruling coalition, saying partners were stalling plans for the Netherlands’ “strictest migration policy ever.”
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news.alaskaair.com Top stories ·
Ciao Italia! Alaska Airlines announces new nonstop service between Seattle and Rome - Alaska Airlines News
Alaska Airlines is continuing the celebration of our new global gateway in Seattle by adding Rome, Italy, to our international destination lineup. This is the first time in history that Seattle will be connected to Italy via a nonstop flight.
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If Andrew Cuomo Has a Regret, It’s Resigning as Governor
Mr. Cuomo told The New York Times in a wide-ranging interview that none of the sexual harassment allegations against him had merit.
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French Open 2025 results: Aryna Sabalenka beats Zheng Qinwen to set up semi-final against Iga Swiatek
World number one Aryna Sabalenka will face three-time defending champion Iga Swiatek in an mouth-watering French Open semi-final.
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abc7chicago.com Top stories ·
Chicago Fire announce plans for new South Loop soccer stadium
The Chicago Fire Football Club have announced they are building a new stadium in the South Loop, the team announced Tuesday.
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texastribune.org Top stories ·
From vouchers to a cellphone ban, this year’s lawmaking session brought transformative changes to Texas schools
An agenda driven by conservative priorities, schools’ financial duress and teacher needs led to an $8.5 billion boost, new discipline rules, more Christianity in classrooms and a DEI ban.
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msnbc.com Top stories ·
As hurricane season begins, Trump's FEMA chief once again fails to inspire confidence
It was a problem when the acting FEMA chief jokingly said he didn't know the U.S. has a hurricane season, but it wasn't the only problem in his remarks.
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Ukraine Says It Struck Crimea Bridge
It would be the third such attack. The claim comes two days after one of Ukraine’s most ambitious operations of the war, deep inside Russia.
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people.com Top stories ·
Woman Accused of Killing Ex-Husband's Family with Poisoned Meal Tells Court 'Exotic Mushrooms' Have 'More Flavor': Reports
Erin Patterson, the woman accused of killing her ex in-laws and a third family member by serving them a meal laced with poisonous mushrooms, has told her murder trial in Australia that she was drawn to 'exotic mushrooms' because they have 'more flavor,' according to reports.
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nypost.com Top stories ·
Andrew Cuomo vows to lead fight against Trump if elected NYC mayor: ‘I’ll spend 8 years in Washington’
Cuomo has vowed to lead the fight against President Trump if he’s elected, insisting he’ll “spend eight years in Washington” in a bid to help Democrats retake the House.
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qz.com Top stories ·
Meta's nuclear deal with Constellation Energy is Big Tech's latest AI power play
Meta is just the latest company to bet big on nuclear to power the seemingly insatiable energy demand created by AI
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White House Unveils a New Official Portrait of President Trump
The official portrait, released on Monday by the White House, features a somber Mr. Trump against a dark backdrop.
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Judges in Trump Deportation Cases Face Evasion and Delays From U.S. Officials
Administration officials have either violated orders or used an array of obfuscations and delays to prevent federal judges from deciding whether violations took place.
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vox.com Top stories ·
Hurricane season is here. NOAA is in shambles. What could go wrong?
Trump could make this year’s hurricane season deadlier.
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MLB Power Rankings: Another shake-up in the top 3? Plus an All-Star pitch for each team
MLB's All-Star voting will open up later this week, so we are are making a case for one member of each team we'd like to see get a nod.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Euro zone inflation falls to cooler-than-expected 1.9% in May, below ECB target
Economists polled by Reuters had been expecting the May reading to come in at 2%, which is the European Central Bank's target.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Trump's budget calls for a 15% funding cut to the Education Department
New details of the administration's budget proposal for fiscal year 2026 came after a federal judge blocked the president's efforts to close the U.S. Education Department.
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Trump’s education secretary Linda McMahon questioned by Senate committee – US politics live
Former wrestling executive expected to face questions about budget cuts critics say will hurt students at all levels of education
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nbcsports.com Top stories ·
Carrying own bag after splitting with caddie, Max Homa fails to qualify for U.S. Open
Max Homa stood out more than usual Monday in a U.S. Open qualifier filled with PGA Tour players. He was the only one carrying his own bag.
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constellationenergy.com Top stories ·
Constellation, Meta Sign 20-Year Deal for Clean, Reliable Nuclear Energy in Illinois
Constellation and Meta have signed a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) for the output of the Clinton Clean Energy Center to support Meta’s clean energy goals and operations in the region with 1,121 megawatts of emissions-free nuclear energy.
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
What is 'TACO trade?' The Trump acronym about tariffs, explained
A Financial Times columnist has coined the term \
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independent.co.uk Top stories ·
Ukraine’s underwater explosion attack on Crimean Bridge caught on camera
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meduza.io Top stories ·
Kremlin ‘angry and alarmed’ after Ukrainian ‘Spiderweb’ drone operation hits Russian air bases — Bloomberg — Meduza
The Ukrainian drone attack on Russian air bases, carried out as part of operation “Spiderweb,” left the Kremlin “angry and alarmed” over the unexpected vulnerability of its air fleet far from the front lines, Bloomberg reported, citing sources in Moscow.
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rte.ie Top stories ·
Ukraine claims fresh attack on Crimean bridge
Ukraine said it had detonated a bomb under the Crimean bridge which links the annexed peninsula to Russia and has been widely targeted since Russia invaded in 2022.
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fox9.com Top stories ·
Trump calls on Supreme Court to clear path for federal government downsizing plans
The Trump administration argues in a new filing that federal judges had overstepped their authority by blocking their plan to shrink the government.
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pbs.org Top stories ·
Top immigration official defends tactics as arrests rise nationwide
The head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is defending himself against criticism that authorities are being too heavy-handed as they ramp up arrests toward President Donald Trump’s promises of mass deportations.
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What Happened to the Northern Lights?
A geomagnetic storm that was forecast to produce streaks of colorful light across much of the country was weaker than expected.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
DHS says FEMA head was joking when he said he wasn't aware of hurricane season
President Donald Trump and his allies have repeatedly floated the idea of terminating the emergency disaster agency.
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South Korea Presidential Election 2025: What to Know
The new president will be tasked with pulling the nation out of political turmoil and face a polarized country and world.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Can bringing back manufacturing help the heartland catch up with 'superstar' cities?
In recent decades, America has seen economic opportunities concentrated in superstar cities. Manufacturing boosters hope reshoring factories could help change that. We look at the theory and evidence.
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foxbusiness.com Top stories ·
Trump, China’s Xi talks ahead, stocks curb losses: Live Updates
President Trump and Chinese President Xi are set to speak soon according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Investors are ushering in a new month after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq registered the best month since November 2023. FOX Business is providing real-time updates on the markets, commodities and all the most active stocks on the move.
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Lee Jae-myung elected as South Korean president, exit polls say
Man who led campaign to oust Yoon Suk Yeol comfortably ahead of conservative opponent, according to polls
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katu.com Top stories ·
11 taken to the hospital in mass stabbing at Union Gospel Mission shelter in Salem, Oregon
Salem police arrested a male suspect after a mass stabbing Sunday evening. Authorites transported 11 victims with varying degrees of injuries to Salem Health.
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More than 200 inmates escape Pakistan jail after earthquake
Prisoners smash doors and windows after tremors from the earthquake shake the facility's walls.
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After Cuts, the National Weather Service Is Hiring Again
The agency plans to hire more than 100 people after nearly 600 were laid off or retired as part of the governmentwide cuts this year.