Press review · Monday, 26 May 2025
26 May 2025
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nytimes.com Top stories ·
$105 Million Reparations Package for Tulsa Race Massacre Unveiled by Mayor
The plan, the first large-scale attempt to address the impact of the 1921 atrocity, will raise private funds for housing assistance, scholarships and economic development.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Hurricane season has started. Here's what to know
The 2025 hurricane season officially began on Sunday. Forecasters are predicting an active season.
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newsweek.com Top stories ·
Witness describes deadly North Carolina mass shooting: "Like a movie"
Over 80 shots were fired at a house party in North Carolina this weekend.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Stock futures inch lower to kick off start of the new trading month: Live updates
All three major averages closed out May with sizable gains Friday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite seeing their best month since November 2023.
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
Boulder attack updates: Multiple people injured in 'act of terror,' FBI says
Police in Boulder, Colorado, are responding to an attack at the Pearl Street Mall that they say left several victims.
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economist.com Top stories ·
An astonishing raid deep inside Russia rewrites the rules of war
Ukraine’s high-risk strikes damage over 40 top-secret strategic bombers
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news.sky.com Top stories ·
'Targeted terror attack' in Colorado - reports of several victims
The FBI says it is investigating a "targeted terror attack" in Colorado - with reports a man threw petrol bombs at people at a pro-Israel event.
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fox26houston.com Top stories ·
Houston weather: Severe thunderstorms possible
Another disturbance is bringing scattered showers and storms to Houston and surrounding areas. A few of these storms could be on the strong to severe side with hail, gusty winds and frequent lightning.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
One dead and 11 injured after 80 shots fired at North Carolina house party
Officials say about 100 people, many high school students, were present when one or more people began firing
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Climate activist Greta Thunberg and "Game of Thrones" actor Liam Cunningham join aid ship sailing to Gaza
Organizers say climate campaigner Greta Thunberg and other activists set sail Sunday for Gaza on a ship aimed at "breaking Israel's siege" of the territory.
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kyivindependent.com Top stories ·
34% of Russian strategic missile bombers at main airfields damaged in Ukrainian drone operation, SBU reports
The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) reported that the June 1 “Spider Web” drone operation caused approximately $7 billion in damages and disabled 34% of cruise missile carriers in key Russian airbases.
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Devin Harjes, "Boardwalk Empire" and "Manifest" actor, dies at 41
Devin Harjes, the actor who appeared in the TV series "Boardwalk Empire" and "Manifest," has died due to complications from a battle with cancer.
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tennessean.com Top stories ·
NASCAR Cup Series at Nashville: Starting lineup, TV schedule for Sunday's race
The 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season continues with the Cracker Barrel 400 at Nashville on Sunday. See the starting lineup here.
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wfsb.com Top stories ·
Small plane crashes into Long Island Sound near Tweed New Haven Airport
Officials have confirmed an aircraft went down into Long Island Sound on Sunday morning.
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Monday Briefing: Ukraine bombarded Russian air bases
Plus, the tech bros of “Mountainhead.”
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Ukraine destroys dozens of Russian warplanes with drone attack deep inside Russia
Ukrainian drones destroyed 40 Russian aircraft in a strategic attack on airfields. The operation was a year in the making, led by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Three years into his war on Ukraine, what does Putin really want? : Consider This from NPR
President Trump wants to make a deal with Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine. Putin says Russia wants to engage in peace talks, but Putin has also been ordering the most widespread and violent aerial attacks on Ukraine in years. This has led Trump to criticize Putin more and more in public — a step that's been rare over the course of Trump's two terms in office.Three years into his war on Ukraine, what does Putin really want? It's a question leaders around the world are trying to figure out.To learn more, NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Angela Stent, Professor Emeritus at Georgetown University, Senior Fellow at the Brookings institution — a nonpartisan policy organization in Washington DC — and author of the book "Putin's World: Russia Against the West and With the Rest. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Polish presidential election too close to call, exit polls suggest
One poll has pro-EU candidate Rafal Trzaskowski in the lead, while the other indicates conservative Karol Nawrocki will win.
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nbclosangeles.com Top stories ·
Baldwin Park police officer killed in shooting is identified
The Baldwin Park Police Department officer who was fatally shot on the job Saturday was identified as Samuel Riveros.
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wbtv.com Top stories ·
12 shot in overnight mass shooting in Catawba County, deputies say
The shooting happened on Walnut Acres Drive in Mountain View.
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Ukraine's audacious drone attack sends critical message to Russia - and the West
The BBC's Paul Adams reflects on the impact of Ukraine's major drone attack on Russian bombers.
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Colorado police responding to attack at Boulder's Pearl Street Mall, multiple injured
Colorado police are responding to what they called an attack at Boulder's Pearl Street Mall that left multiple people injured.
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Trump’s Flurry of Pardons Signals a Wholesale Effort to Redefine Crime
Critics say President Trump has used the vast pardon powers of the presidency not to settle accounts, as President Biden did, but to burn the ledger.
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timesofindia.indiatimes.com Top stories ·
'Putin is a thug': US senators say he’s stalling peace with Ukraine, planning new offensive - Times of India
US News: US Senators Graham and Blumenthal warn that Putin is delaying peace talks to prepare for a new Ukraine offensive. They advocate for a bipartisan sanct
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whky.com Top stories ·
Authorities Hold News Conference, Name Of Deceased Victim In Catawba County Mass Shooting Released - WHKY
Authorities held a news conference this afternoon (June 1) near the site of a mass shooting in Catawba County this morning. One person was killed and eleven others were injured.…
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benzinga.com Top stories ·
Benzinga Bulls And Bears: Nvidia, Palantir, Marvell Technology — And Markets Rallied In May - SPDR Gold Trust (ARCA:GLD), Marvell Tech (NASDAQ:MRVL)
Benzinga examined the prospects for many investors' favorite stocks over the last week — here's a look at some of our top stories.
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npr.org Top stories ·
At least seven dead after two Russian bridges collapse
Russia's Investigative Committee, the country's top criminal investigation agency, said in a statement that explosions had caused the two bridges to collapse, but did not give further details.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Former Charles Manson follower is recommended for parole
Patricia Krenwinkel, 77, was recommended for parole on Friday for the second time. Her first recommendation was denied by California Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2022.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Two dead after PSG fans celebrate UCL final win
French authorities have said two fans died and a police officer is in a coma after celebrations around the country erupted for Paris-Saint Germain's historic Champions League victory.
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Thousands evacuate from fast-moving fires in Canada
A military aircraft and helicopters are being used to evacuate some residents in remote areas.
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
Country pessimistic about both parties, see democracy being tested, new poll finds
A majority of respondents in a new CNN poll said they do not believe either party has strong leadership or can get things done.
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The New York Knicks’ season is over, but a divisive inquest has only just begun
As New York’s playoff run ends, the fan discourse over Tom Thibodeau and team identity is devolving into a partisanship that mirrors US politics: loud, binary and allergic to nuance
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
House GOP passed trillions in tax cuts. How Trump's 'big bill' could change in the Senate
The House GOP approved trillions in tax cuts. Here's how President Trump's "big bill" could change in the Senate.
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wtop.com Top stories ·
How to — maybe — catch a glimpse of the northern lights this week - WTOP News
Aurora conditions may be strong enough over the next few nights that the northern lights could be seen visually and with cameras. Here’s when to look up and gaze at the sky.
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weather.com Top stories ·
Alvin's Moisture Enhances Rainfall In Southwest | Weather.com
Alvin's moisture will enhance rainfall in the Southwest U.S., then increase the chances of severe weather in the Plains. - Articles from The Weather Channel | weather.com
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wbtw.com Top stories ·
North Carolina mass shooting: One dead, 12 injured
As of Sunday morning, no arrests have been made.
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ft.com Top stories ·
Pro-EU candidate takes narrow lead in Polish presidential election, exit poll says
Rafał Trzaskowski, from Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s centre-right party, is on course for run-off victory over rightwing rival
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formula1.com Top stories ·
Horner and Wolff share views on Verstappen/Russell clash
Red Bull and Mercedes team bosses Christian Horner and Toto Wolff have given their opinions on the dramatic clash between Max Verstappen and George Russell in the closing stages of the Spanish Grand Prix.
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nypost.com Top stories ·
Jalen Brunson’s wife shares message to Knicks after playoff heartbreak
Jalen Brunson’s biggest supporter is “beyond proud” of the Knicks and this memorable playoff run.
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Transcript: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 1, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 1, 2025.
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theverge.com Top stories ·
Why do lawyers keep using ChatGPT?
One attorney called it a ‘super search engine.’
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rollingstone.com Top stories ·
Mike Johnson and Russ Vought Continue to Lie About Medicaid Cuts
House Speaker Mike Johnson and OMB Director Russ Vought denied that people will lose Medicaid coverage under the Republican budget. Experts disagree.
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abc7chicago.com Top stories ·
New taxes on sports bets, immigrant health cuts as IL Senate passes $55.2B budget
A controversial program that provides health insurance to more than 30,000 noncitizens between ages 42 and 64 will be cut.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Abigail Spanberger launches her first TV ad in Virginia governor's race
The ad, shared first with NBC News, highlights Spanberger’s background in the CIA and as a member of Congress.
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Bessent defends tariff policy as retailers weigh price hikes: "Some are and some aren't"
As the trade standoff with China continues, President Trump announced the tariff on foreign steel will double from 25% to 50%.
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Greta Thunberg joins aid ship sailing to Gaza aimed at breaking Israel’s blockade
Game of Thrones actor Liam Cunningham also on Freedom Flotilla voyage to deliver aid to devastated territory
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Ukraine says it wants to see Russian proposals before agreeing to more peace talks
Russia has proposed that negotiators from the two sides meet in Istanbul on June 2, but Kyiv has said it needs reassurances that Moscow is sincere about wanting to end the war.
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espn.com Top stories ·
NBA Finals first look: 7 things to know ahead of Thunder-Pacers
What are the most important matchups? What history is at stake? Zach Kram and Kevin Pelton take an early look at Thunder-Pacers.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
'Boardwalk Empire' actor Devin Harjes dies at 41
The actor died on Tuesday in New York City due to complications from cancer, his representative said in a statement.
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More Than 20 Killed Near Aid Distribution Site in Gaza, Health Officials Say
The Palestinians were shot and scores wounded as huge crowds assembled to try and get food from a new aid distribution center. An Israeli military official said soldiers fired warning shots.