Press review · Monday, 26 May 2025
26 May 2025
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Exit polls suggest Polish presidential election too close to call – live
Pro-European Warsaw mayor, Rafał Trzaskowski, declares himself winner over Karol Nawrocki despite narrow margin
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Elon Musk on DOGE and why he doesn't want to "take responsibility for everything the administration's doing"
As the Department of Government Efficiency leader steps away from the White House, Elon Musk talks with "Sunday Morning" about why he believes Trump's proposed budget clashes with his team's efforts to slash the functions of government.
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Trump's "one big beautiful bill" holdout Sen. Rand Paul says "the math doesn't really add up"
GOP Sen. Rand Paul said Sunday that "the math doesn't really add up" on the cost of President Trump's "one big beautiful bill," outlining his opposition as the legislation moves to the Senate this week.
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nytimes.com Top stories ·
Trump Is Said to Have Known About NASA Nominee’s Donations Before Picking Him
President Trump withdrew his nomination of Jared Isaacman, an ally of Elon Musk, because of donations he had made to Democrats. But people with knowledge of the events say Mr. Isaacman had disclosed the contributions.
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Vought says Trump may not need Congress’s approval to cut federal workforce
Amid bipartisan opposition, director of management and budget office says Trump prefers to use ‘executive tools’
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si.com Top stories ·
Explaining What Will Happen to 'Inside The NBA' With TNT Losing Rights
What will happen to 'Inside The NBA' after TNT loses NBA broadcasting rights?
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
Hassett: Trump will have 'a wonderful conversation' this week with Xi
On "This Week," White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said the administration expects President Trump and President Xi to talk tariffs this week.
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fedweek.com Top stories ·
Poll Finds Strong Public Support for Some Government Roles but Partisan Divisions on Others
There is strong bipartisan support among the public for some roles for the federal government, but less in other areas where there are partisan divisions,
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Phillies shake up bullpen, rotation in hopes of fixing pitching holes
The moves include shifting Taijuan Walker to a setup role, reinserting Mick Abel into the rotation and designating José Ruiz for assignment.
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Max Verstappen on verge of F1 race ban after penalty for George Russell clash in Spanish GP
Max Verstappen faces an uphill battle to avoid a race ban as he’ll need to navigate a clean Canadian and Austrian Grands Prix
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haaretz.com Top stories ·
New Gaza-bound flotilla set to sail with Greta Thunberg, French lawmaker
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Trump Administration: Latest News and Live Updates
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US budget chief calls fears that cuts to benefits will lead to deaths ‘totally ridiculous’
Russ Vought dismisses fears that Trump’s sweeping tax-cut bill will slash federal safety net programs
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
New Jersey gubernatorial candidates gear up for competitive primary in early test of Trump's 2nd term
New Jersey voters will choose their Democrat and Republican nominees for governor on June 10, closing out competitive primary contests.
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Senators Visit Ukraine, Pushing for Crippling Sanctions on Russia
A bipartisan duo met with the Ukrainian president and made the case for Congress to impose harsh economic penalties on Moscow for its continuing offensive.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Doctor Who’s Ncuti Gatwa says final farewell to the TARDIS as the Fifteenth Doctor regenerates
And as viewers said goodbye to the Doctor, they got a hello from a much-loved face...
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dw.com Top stories ·
Russia reports collapse of bridges in Bryansk, Kursk – DW – 06/01/2025
Seven people died when a passenger train derailed in Russia's Bryansk region, close to Ukraine, after a bridge collapsed as a result of an explosion. A second bridge also reportedly collapsed in the Kursk region.
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Trump admin live updates: White House drops NASA nominee with Musk ties
The White House withdrew Saturday the nomination of Jared Isaacman to become the next NASA administrator just days before his scheduled confirmation vote in the Senate.
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utsports.com Top stories ·
#14 Vols Secure Spot in Regional Final with 10-6 Win Over Cincinnati - University of Tennessee Athletics
Vols improve to 2-0 in Knoxville regional with 10-6 win over Bearcats.
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Video appears to show Ukraine drone attack in Russia
Footage shows attack drones homing in on their targets as they sit on the tarmac.
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pagesix.com Top stories ·
Taylor Swift celebrates regaining masters with bestie Selena Gomez during NYC dinner outing
The “Bad Blood” singer and the “Only Murders in the Building” actress were photographed Saturday night together inside Monkey Bar.
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arstechnica.com Top stories ·
Google and DOJ tussle over how AI will remake the web in antitrust closing arguments
Google and the DOJ get one last chance to make their cases.
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si.com Top stories ·
Charles Barkley Had Classy Message for ESPN at End of TNT’s Final Show
The NBA legend is looking forward to getting to work with the show's new home.
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Train Derails in Western Russia After Bridge Collapse, Killing at Least 7
Hours later came a report of another bridge collapse, also in western Russia, involving a freight train.
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2 killed, including officer, in California shooting, sheriff says
At least two people were killed, including a police officer, in a shooting in Baldwin Park, California, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said.
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
NASCAR at Nashville 2025: Start time, TV, streaming, lineup for Cracker Barrel 400
All the information you need to get ready for the Cracker Barrel 400 NASCAR Cup Series race, Sunday at Nashville Superspeedway.
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si.com Top stories ·
Shaq Gave NSFW Warning to ESPN About 'Inside The NBA'
Shaq dropped an f-bomb as he warned ESPN about what's coming their way.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen ties knot with actress and singer Hailee Steinfeld
Allen and Steinfeld tied the knot on Saturday after a six-month engagement.
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formula1.com Top stories ·
Piastri wins in Spain amid Verstappen and Russell drama
Oscar Piastri has further strengthened his championship lead by clinching a commanding victory in the Spanish Grand Prix, the Australian leading team mate Lando Norris in a McLaren 1-2 amid a dramatic end to the race that saw Max Verstappen and George Russell collide.
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politico.eu Top stories ·
UK announces billions in fresh defense splurge amid worries about Russia
The plan, which includes building six new arms factories, will make Britain ready to fight a full-scale war, U.K. defense chief John Healey said.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
1 dead and 11 wounded in North Carolina mass shooting
No one has been arrested in connection with the shooting as of Sunday morning, police said.
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More than 1,000 migrants cross English Channel in a day
So far in 2025, more than 14,800 migrants have arrived in the UK after crossing the English Channel.
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Trump Aides Insist That Tariffs Will Remain, Even After Court Ruling
One official said that the president is unlikely to delay his initial 90-day pause on some of his highest rates.
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texaslonghorns.com Top stories ·
No. 2 Baseball comes up short against UTSA, 9-7 - University of Texas Athletics
Longhorns to face No. 3 seed Kansas State in elimination game on Sunday.
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instyle.com Top stories ·
Hailee Steinfeld Wears a Corseted Wedding Dress with Opera Gloves to Marry Josh Allen
Hailee Steinfeld stunned in a strapless corseted wedding dress on Saturday, May 31 as she got married to Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen. See her bridal look, here.
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fox4news.com Top stories ·
Dallas weather: Severe storms possible in North Texas
A complex of storms moving south from Oklahoma began impacting North Texas on Sunday morning, bringing showers and thunderstorms with a heightened risk of more severe weather anticipated later in the day.
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Exercise ‘better than drugs’ to stop cancer returning after treatment, trial finds
First clear evidence that structured exercise regime reduces risk of dying by a third, can stop tumours coming back or a new cancer developing
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Why Hamas is seeking to change the US-proposed Gaza ceasefire deal
Hamas claims the response was positive but with added provisions. Still, they’ve drawn criticism from the US and Israel.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Bono’s ‘300,000 dead’ claim over USAID cuts gets smacked down by Rogan, Musk: ‘Liar/idiot’
Bono claimed on Joe Rogan’s podcast that USAID cuts caused 300,000 deaths, prompting Elon Musk to fire back on X, calling him a “liar/idiot" and denying the attack.
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Why Trump is really going after Harvard
If the US’s oldest university bends the knee, the door to authoritarianism opens and democracy fades, experts warn
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npr.org Top stories ·
Two dead and hundreds arrested in France after PSG win soccer Champions League
Hundreds of people were arrested in the celebrations, which were largely peaceful but degenerated into violence in some areas.
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China warns US not to ‘play with fire’ on Taiwan as Hegseth brands Beijing ‘imminent’ threat
The escalating rhetoric comes as Beijing carried out fresh naval exercises in the disputed South China Sea.
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Bee-ware: truck carrying 250m honeybees overturns by US-Canada border
Washington state officials swarmed to scene to find 70,000lbs of hives and bees abuzz in a sticky situation
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For Indian Students, Dreams of America Are Suddenly in Doubt
Nobody knows what the halt on visa interviews means and how long it will last. The uncertainty has upended thousands of carefully made plans.
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Ukraine Says Russian Strike on Military Base Killed 12 Soldiers
In a rare statement acknowledging casualties within its ranks, the Ukrainian military also said that 60 other soldiers were wounded.
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dallasnews.com Top stories ·
Dallas weather: Storms, hail expected to usher in rainy start to June in North Texas
Forecasters warn of isolated hail, strong winds and lightning Sunday, with more storms possible midweek.
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2 dead, hundreds arrested in France in Champions League celebrations
PSG’s Champions League trophy parade will go ahead Sunday evening with increased police and military presence, authorities said.
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Spanish Grand Prix 2025 LIVE: live text & radio commentary from Barcelona as Oscar Piastri on pole & Lance Stroll withdraws from race
Follow live text and BBC Radio 5 Live commentary of the Spanish Grand Prix at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
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nypost.com Top stories ·
Larry David makes surprise appearance at Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld wedding
Steinfeld meet Seinfeld.
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economist.com Top stories ·
Does Europe have a free-speech problem? | May 31st 2025 Edition
Also this week, the Baltics and Russia, deep-sea mining, Catholicism, Adele and guinea pigs