Press review · Monday, 26 May 2025
26 May 2025
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politico.eu Top stories ·
Defiant Tusk to call confidence vote to reassert his authority in Poland after election setback
With domestic reform prospects in tatters, Polish PM aims to regain the initiative.
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nytimes.com Top stories ·
John Brenkus, Who Merged Sports and Science on TV, Dies at 53
His “Sport Science” program was whimsical and fun, showing how golfers can drive balls so far and how snowboarders’ quad flips generated G-forces.
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foxbusiness.com Top stories ·
Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from ending TSA collective bargaining rights
A federal judge is blocking the Trump administration's attempt to end collective bargaining rights for TSA employees, siding with the AFGE against an order from the DHS.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Jonathan Joss, "King of the Hill" voice actor, shot and killed in San Antonio, police say
Jonathan Joss was known for lending his voice to the role of John Redcorn in the animated sitcom "King of the Hill."
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Trump Administration to Open Alaska Wilderness to Drilling and Mining
The Interior Department plans to repeal Biden-era protections across the state’s ecologically sensitive North Slope.
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South Koreans Begin Voting to Elect a New President
The election is a big step toward stabilizing the country. But daunting challenges at home and from abroad await the new leader.
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
Democrat announces run against Ernst after her 'We're all going to die' comments
Democrat J.D. Scholten, a Iowa state rep and pro baseball player, will take on Republican Sen. Joni Ernst in 2026 -- in part because of her comments about Medicaid cuts.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Jess Phillips apologises for grooming gangs report delay
Home Office minister Jess Phillips tells MPs an audit into grooming gangs will be published "very shortly".
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Stock futures are little changed after S&P 500 kicks off June with a modest gain: Live updates
The three major stock averages started June trading on a positive note.
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esquire.com Top stories ·
Senator Joni Ernst Says to “Embrace” Jesus Instead of Actually Apologizing for Her Callous Behavior
We don’t need Medicaid in heaven anyway.
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thecut.com Top stories ·
Greta Thunberg Is Sailing to Gaza
On June 1, the climate activist set sail aboard an activist ship hoping to break Israel’s naval blockade and deliver aid to Palestinians.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Ukraine-Russia peace talks yield no ceasefire, Zelenskyy warns Putin should not be 'rewarded'
Ukraine reviews Russia's ceasefire terms after failed talks. Zelenskyy emphasizes no rewards for Putin and highlights NATO's importance in curbing Russian aggression.
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federalnewsnetwork.com Top stories ·
No pay raise for federal employees in 2026 budget request
Unlike the "skinny" budget released in early May, the administration did include funding requests for OPM, Education and independent agencies like CFBP.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Homeland Security pulls down list of 'sanctuary' cities and counties after backlash
The list included dozens of cities and counties that DHS said was in noncompliance with federal statutes and had come under intense criticism from some mayors and law enforcement.
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Economists Question G.O.P. Bill: Why Increase the Deficit in Good Times?
Huge deficits are already making bond investors nervous. Economists warn that could make it harder to respond to future crises.
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independent.co.uk Top stories ·
Diddy’s ex-assistant explains why she stayed silent about alleged assault
Former assistant spent three days testifying about the mental, physical, emotional, verbal and sexual abuse she allegedly endured at Combs’ hands
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pbs.org Top stories ·
Putin 'is preparing for more war,’ GOP senator warns after meeting with Zelenskyy and Macron
Two U.S. senators are warning that Russian President Vladimir Putin is stalling on peace while preparing a fresh military offensive against Ukraine.
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ft.com Top stories ·
Poland’s new president puts EU billions and trade goals at risk
Karol Nawrocki’s victory in the Polish presidential election will also strengthen Euroscepticism in central Europe, officials fear
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Outcry after Boston teen arrested by Ice agents on way to volleyball practice
Ice admits officials were seeking father of Marcelo Gomes Da Silva, 18, but agency chief defends detention
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China accuses US of ‘seriously violating’ trade truce
Beijing says it will safeguard its interests after Donald Trump claimed it had ‘totally violated’ agreement
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Live updates: Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow mass layoff plan; Senate prepares to take up GOP megabill
Live updates and the latest news on the Trump administration live updates as Congress returns to Republican agenda bill and the Supreme Court enters its busiest month for rulings.
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Disney lays off hundreds of employees across film, TV and other units
Walt Disney Co. confirmed it is laying off several hundred employees as part of a cost-cutting measure.
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Drinking Coffee Is Associated With a Longer, Healthier Life, According to a New Study
A new study of over 47,000 women found links between coffee drinking and healthy aging. Here’s what we know.
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Jonathan Joss, ‘King of the Hill’ Voice Actor, Is Fatally Shot by Neighbor, Police Say
A neighbor in San Antonio who opened fire on the actor during a dispute was charged with murder, the authorities said. Mr. Joss also appeared in “Parks and Recreation.”
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Madeleine McCann: Police launch new search in Portugese town
German police will launch a new search this week in the holiday town where she went missing in 2007.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Sen. Ernst doubles down on bleak response to Medicaid grilling
The Republican senator offered a glib response to constituent questions at a town hall regarding cuts to Medicaid under the Trump-endorsed One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
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Russia and Ukraine fail again to agree ceasefire but commit to prisoner swap
The two warring sides remain far apart on how to end the conflict after a second round of talks in Turkey.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Beverly Hills Hotel employee takes the stand in Diddy's sex trafficking trial
The cross-examination of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ former assistant continues Monday. The rapper’s ex-employee, testifying under the pseudonym ‘Mia,’ claimed he sexually assaulted her multiple times.
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insidehighered.com Top stories ·
Trump Proposes Cut to Max Pell in Order to Avert Shortfall
The administration’s proposed budget also defunds TRIO. Some programs are already losing funding, according to one association.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Trump and China's Xi will likely talk very soon, White House official says
A call between President Donald Trump and China's Xi Jinping could help deescalate trade tensions that have grown increasingly heated in the past week.
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thetimes.com Top stories ·
Greta Thunberg’s Gaza trip mocked by Lindsey Graham
Graham responded to news about the climate activist sailing to the strip with other campaigners by writing on Twitter: ‘Hope Greta and her friends can swim!’
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msuspartans.com Top stories ·
MSU Taps J Batt As Next Director of Athletics - Michigan State University Athletics
EAST LANSING, Mich -- Michigan State University President Kevin M. Guskiewicz, Ph.D., with the support of the Board of Trustees, has selected J Batt as the u...
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nypost.com Top stories ·
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ defense attorneys slammed for ‘harassing’ sex assault accuser with ‘humiliating’ questions at bombshell trial
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ lawyers were slammed by prosecutors for “harassing the witness” Monday as they bombarded a former assistant accusing the music mogul of rape with pointed questions and insinuati…
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Emmanuel Macron waxwork stolen from French museum by activists
The activists hid the waxwork under a blanket before taking it out through an emergency exit, reports say.
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Orbán and Le Pen cheer Karol Nawrocki’s election as Polish president
Far-right leaders congratulate nationalist candidate as result deals blow to Donald Tusk’s pro-EU agenda
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deadline.com Top stories ·
Disney Laying Off Hundreds In TV & Film Entertainment, Corporate Finance
Layoffs are underway at the Walt Disney Company on Monday, with several hundred employees impacted globally. The bulk are at Disney Entertainment.
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people.com Top stories ·
She Has Testified Through Tears That Diddy Abused Her. His Lawyers Call It a '#MeToo Money Grab'
Diddy's defense attorney grilled his former employee Mia for the second day on Monday
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epi.org Top stories ·
The upside-down priorities of the House budget: Adding significantly to debt while reducing incomes for the bottom 40%
As economists who have devoted our careers to researching how economies can grow and how the benefits of this growth can be translated into broadly shared prosperity and security, we have grave concerns about the budget reconciliation bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on May 22, 2025. The most acute and immediate damage…
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texastribune.org Top stories ·
It’s the last day of the Texas Legislature. Here’s what they did.
The Legislature is wrapping up without the same drama that defined the end of the last two sessions, with state GOP leaders checking off nearly everything on their to-do lists.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
White House 'close to the finish line' on some trade deals, says Treasury official
President Donald Trump in April paused his reciprocal tariffs on most U.S. trade partners for 90 days, pushing implementation of the steep levies to early July.
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nbcphiladelphia.com Top stories ·
Man killed in shooting near bars in Center City Philly
Police are investigating after a man was killed by being shot in the stomach in an incident that happened in Center City.
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Canadian wildfire smoke poses threat to several US states
As hundreds of wildfires continue to burn in Canada, the smoke from the flames is bringing potentially dangerous air quality to parts of the United States.
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Israel warned ‘weaponising’ Gaza aid equals crimes against humanity
Israeli forces continue to pound Gaza as outrage grows over the killings of starving Palestinians seeking food aid.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Trump-backed conservative Karol Nawrocki wins Poland's presidential election
The outcome of the close race indicates that Poland can be expected to take a more populist and nationalist path under its new leader.
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npr.org Top stories ·
A Manson Family member was recommended for parole again. But she's not free just yet
Patricia Krenwinkel was 21 when she participated in the August 1969 murders. Her parole recommendation would need to be approved by Gov. Gavin Newsom, who rejected the last one in 2022.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Treasury yields tick higher as China says U.S. breached trade deal
U.S. Treasury yields moved higher as investors monitored tariff updates, including deteriorating relations with China and a legal battle with a trade court.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Months after a martial law crisis, South Koreans will elect a new president
Whoever is elected, the new president will have little time for celebration.
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Jamie Dimon warns US debt and deficits are a growing problem
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon highlighted the risks of rising U.S. debt and deficits, and he called for reforms to ensure economic growth and program sustainability.
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China says US has 'severely violated' tariffs truce
The comments come after Trump said on Friday that China had "totally violated its agreement with us".
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
People are cooking at home at the highest levels since start of pandemic, according to Campbell's
"Consumers are cooking at home at the highest levels since early 2020," the Campbell's CEO said Monday.