Press review · Monday, 26 May 2025
26 May 2025
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Venezuela's ruling party claims election win as opposition boycotts
President Maduro's party will now control all but one state after a vote the opposition called a "farce".
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espn.com Top stories ·
Panthers miss Reinhart, Mikkola, Greer in G4 loss
The Panthers were without a trio of injured players Monday night -- Sam Reinhart, Niko Mikkola and A.J. Greer -- as the Hurricanes pushed the Eastern Conference finals to a Game 5.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
China's industrial profit growth accelerates in April as Beijing's policy measures cushion tariff impact
Cumulative profits at major industrial firms climbed 3% in April, brushing off the impact from prohibitive U.S. tariffs and persistent deflationary pressures.
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nypost.com Top stories ·
Jalen Brunson in awe of Karl-Anthony Towns’ epic Knicks fourth quarter
Jalen Brunson had a front-row seat to the Karl-Anthony Towns show, and he was just as impressed as everyone else.
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deadline.com Top stories ·
All Of Jennifer Lopez’s Outfits As Host Of The 2025 American Music Awards
Jennifer Lopez put on a stunning fashion show throughout the night as she hosted the 2025 American Music Awards.
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ft.com Top stories ·
EU to keep calm and carry on in trade talks after Trump tariff reprieve
Also in this newsletter: Brussels strains to lower the Russian oil price cap
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Who won American Music Awards for 2025? See the full winners list here
Here is the full list of nominees and winners of the 2025 American Music Awards.
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Chinese-owned Volvo Cars to cut 3,000 white collar jobs
The firm's boss pointed to the "challenging period" faced by the industry as a reason for the layoffs.
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Trump says he's pardoning Scott Jenkins, a sheriff convicted of taking $75,000 in bribes
President Donald Trump says he is pardoning Scott Jenkins, a former Virginia sheriff who was sentenced to 10 years in prison for allegedly making several businessmen sheriff's deputies in exchange for cash.
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Churchill photo thief sentenced to two years in Canadian jail
'The Roaring Lion' - one of the 20th century's most iconic images - was stolen from a hotel in Ottawa.
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cornellsun.com Top stories ·
No. 1 Men’s Lacrosse Wins Over No. 2 Maryland, Takes National Title for First Time Since 1977
“No one ever had any doubt,” said senior goalkeeper Wyatt Knust. “Everyone believed the entire way, and that focus got us to where we needed to be.”
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variety.com Top stories ·
American Music Awards Winners 2025: Billie Eilish Sweeps in All Seven Nominated Categories, Beyoncé and Eminem Take Home Two Apiece
Billie Eilish, Beyoncé and Eminem took home trophies at the 2025 American Music Awards. Check out the full winners list.
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6abc.com Top stories ·
Mass shooting in Fairmount Park leaves 2 dead and at least 8 others wounded
A mass shooting on Monday night in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park left two people dead and at least eight others wounded.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Asia-Pacific markets mostly fall as investors assess Trump's tariff plans
U.S. futures jumped as investors welcomed Trump's postponement of tariffs on European Union imports.
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How to Watch the 2025 American Music Awards Online
The 2025 American Music Awards will air live on Monday, May 26 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. Here's how to watch the AMAs live online streaming.
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fox8live.com Top stories ·
Search enters second week for 5 escaped inmates from Orleans jail
The search for five escapees from Orleans Parish jail enters a second week as experts warn the men may grow more desperate
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newsweek.com Top stories ·
US and EU agree to "fast track" negotiations after Trump pauses tariffs
Trump spoke with EU President Ursula von der Leyen and opted for a July 9 deadline to allow for negotiations.
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billboard.com Top stories ·
Here Are the 2025 American Music Awards Winners: Complete List
Here is the full list of 2025 American Music Awards winners.
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pbs.org Top stories ·
EU trade negotiator says he's had 'good calls' with U.S. after Trump extends tariff deadline
The European Union's chief trade negotiator said Monday the EU was “fully committed” to reaching a trade deal by a July 9 deadline, after Trump agreed to delay his threatened 50% tariff — or import tax — on European goods.
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Apprenticeship shakeup to shift focus to under-21s
The government will no longer fund some courses for older learners in order to boost entry level training places.
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floridagators.com Top stories ·
No. 15 Florida Headed to Conway Regional in 17th-Straight NCAA Tournament Bid - Florida Gators
No. 2-seed Florida is joined in Conway by No. 1-seed Coastal Carolina, No. 3-seed East Carolina and No. 4-seed Fairfield.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Harvard's Steven Levitsky says Trump administration acts as authoritarian government
Steven Levitsky is director of the David Rockefeller Center for Latin American studies at Harvard and researches authoritarian governments. He talks with NPR about Trump's attacks on universities.
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yahoo.com Top stories ·
3 more of the 10 escapees from a New Orleans jail are captured, leaving 2 on the run, officials say
Three more of the 10 inmates who escaped from a New Orleans jail earlier this month were re-arrested Monday in two different states after more than a week on the lam, authorities said. One of the men was arrested in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, by local police and two others were arrested in Walker County, Texas, by officials there, Louisiana State Police posted on the platform X. Two more inmates are still on the run, state police said.
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abc13.com Top stories ·
Two New Orleans jail escapees captured in Huntsville, Texas, authorities say
Leo Tate and Jermaine Donald were arrested off Highway 190 and Geneva Road in Huntsville. The two had been on the run since escaping with eight others from a New Orleans jail on May 16.
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nytimes.com Top stories ·
Memorial Day Storms Cause Delays for Holiday Travelers
Thunderstorms in the south and central United States caused flight delays during Memorial Day weekend, the beginning of the summer travel season.
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aol.com Top stories ·
Man shot and killed by deputies in confrontation after apparent gator attack
Florida sheriff's deputies opened fire on Timothy Schulz when he went for the weapons inside their patrol vehicle, a sheriff said.
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newsweek.com Top stories ·
New Orleans inmate escape update: Monday's captures leaves 2 on run
Two of the inmates were arrested in Walker County, Texas, according to the Louisiana State Police on Monday.
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Ex-police chief convicted for rape and murder escapes Arkansas prison
Authorities say Grant Hardin, 56, escaped prison wearing clothes "designed to mimic law enforcement".
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fox8live.com Top stories ·
Three Orleans jail escapees captured Monday in Baton Rouge and Texas, leaving two at large
Eleven people have been booked as accomplices since the May 16 escape
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economist.com Top stories ·
America’s Senate plans big changes for the House’s spending bill
What to expect from the upper chamber
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npr.org Top stories ·
Canada welcomes King Charles against a backdrop of tensions with Trump
The king's visit is being seen in Canada as an opportunity for the nation to bolster its sovereignty amid threats by President Trump to turn the United States' northern neighbor into the 51st state.
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npr.org Top stories ·
What Trump's cuts to intelligence could mean for national security : Consider This from NPR
It's a classic Washington power move — the late-on-Friday news dump. This past Friday, at 4:30pm, start of a long holiday weekend, about half the staff of the National Security Council got emails asking them to leave by 5pm. Dozens of people abruptly dismissed.The restructuring of the NSC as Secretary of State and National Security advisor Marco Rubio has characterized it — continues a trend in this second term for President Trump, of radical downsizing. The Trump administration plans to cut thousands of intelligence and national security jobs across the government.The US Government has long relied on scores of intelligence officials across the government to keep America safe. Trump wants many of them gone – what could that mean for security at home and abroad? 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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espn.com Top stories ·
Which Fever players will see their production rise with Clark out?
Here's how Caitlin Clark's injury affects fantasy women's basketball players and futures odds in the WNBA.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Caitlin Clark out for at least two weeks with quadriceps strain, team says
The sensational WNBA player is averaging 19 points, six rebounds and more than nine assists per game this season.
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independent.co.uk Top stories ·
Donald Trump grows angrier as Vladimir Putin exposes his impotence
Analysis: Russia’s latest deadly offensive also did clear damage to Donald Trump’s ego, writes John Bowden
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Russia launches largest aerial attack of Ukraine war, killing at least 12
Russian forces launched the largest aerial attack of the war on Ukraine, killing 12 and injuring dozens. President Zelenskyy urges the US to condemn Russia's actions.
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Man shot and killed by Florida sheriff's deputies in confrontation after apparent alligator attack
Florida sheriff's deputies opened fire on Timothy Schulz when he went for the weapons inside their patrol vehicle, a sheriff said.
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wmbfnews.com Top stories ·
10 shot after argument on boat in Little River, police say
The Horry County Police Department is giving an update on a Sunday night shooting that left nearly a dozen people hurt.
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Fake discounts on Shein 'breach law', EU says
Shein has one month to respond to the EU's findings or face fines based on its sales, the bloc has said.
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newsweek.com Top stories ·
MAGA divided as Trump turns on Putin
Russia's recent actions have tested not just Trump's resolve but also that of his supporters, with the MAGA movement now divided on how to respond.
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theglobeandmail.com Top stories ·
The royal couple’s visit is full of sartorial Easter eggs and hidden meaning
King Charles and Queen Camilla wore clothing accessories that quietly showed their support for Canada’s sovereignty
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npr.org Top stories ·
The CFPB wanted medical debt to be left off credit reports. That's changed under Trump
Under the Biden administration, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau finalized a rule barring medical debt from appearing on credit reports. Now, the agency is siding with the credit industry groups suing to have the rule vacated.
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wgbh.org Top stories ·
In extremely rare move, Harvard revokes tenure and cuts ties with star business professor
An internal investigation had found that Harvard Business School professor Francesca Gino’s research on why people lie and cheat was based on falsified data.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Dow futures rise 400 points after Trump announces extension on EU tariff: Live updates
The three major indexes are coming off a losing week and long weekend.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Russia hits Ukraine with the largest drone-and-missile attack of the war so far
At least 12 people were killed and dozens injured in strikes that hit more than 30 cities and villages across Ukraine.
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semafor.com Top stories ·
Kremlin says Trump is ‘emotional’ after US leader criticizes Putin
Even as Washington’s efforts to broker a ceasefire falter, Russia and Ukraine could still reach a deal this year to halt the fighting, analysts said.
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Trump Wants $3 Billion in Harvard Grants Redirected to Trade Schools
In a social media post, the president mused about redirecting $3 billion in research grant funding that his administration has frozen or withdrawn, but he gave no details.
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osubeavers.com Top stories ·
Oregon State Earns No. 8 Seed, Takes On Saint Mary’s Friday - Oregon State University Athletics
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State will open NCAA Regional action Friday versus Saint Mary's as the entire 64-team bracket was unveiled on Monday.
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
Trump pardons Virginia sheriff convicted of federal bribery charges
President Donald Trump on Monday pardoned a Virginia sheriff who had been convicted of federal bribery charges and sentenced to 10 years in federal prison.
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newjerseyglobe.com Top stories ·
Three veterans running for governor in 2025 - New Jersey Globe
Three veterans are on the ballot in the June gubernatorial primary in New Jersey: Mikie Sherrill, who served in the U.S. Navy; and Steve Fulop and Bill