Press review · Monday, 26 May 2025
26 May 2025
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awfulannouncing.com Top stories ·
Rob Parker: 'Inside the NBA' moving to ESPN is 'colossal mistake'
Rob Parker calls the move of ‘Inside the NBA’ from TNT to ESPN a “colossal mistake,” warning the show won’t feel the same on its new home.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Denis Bouanga leads LAFC to Club World Cup berth with win v América – as it happened
LAFC trailed for much of the second half but scored in the 89th minute to force extra time, where Bouanga and Olivier Giroud took over.
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independent.co.uk Top stories ·
White House accused of hypocrisy after claiming UK and Europe ‘trampling democracy’
The US state department says court orders against anti-abortion activists in the UK, who were punished for protesting outside clinics, represent a ‘suppression of religious freedoms ‘
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espn.com Top stories ·
LAFC chases 'massive' $9.5M Club World Cup spot
LAFC will host Club América in a high-stakes play-in match on Saturday night for the final spot in the expanded FIFA Club World Cup.
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nytimes.com Top stories ·
Inside Knicks’ imperfect yet historic season — and how they build off it
Despite a Jekyll-and-Hyde season, the Knicks still made the conference finals for the first time since 2000. Who will they be going forward?
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nypost.com Top stories ·
Yankees get completely manhandled by Dodgers in ghastly blowout loss
Will Warren did not survive the second inning as the Dodgers lineup proved to be too much to handle and the Yankees got blown out in a 18-2 loss.
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bleacherreport.com Top stories ·
Tyrese Haliburton, Pacers Beat Knicks to Reach NBA Finals as Fans Hype Thunder Matchup
The Indiana Pacers are back in the NBA Finals for the first time in 25 years.
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governing.com Top stories ·
Why Utah Went All in on Make America Healthy Again
Utah Republicans have sometimes been critical of President Donald Trump, but the state has already enacted several laws that advance “Make America Healthy Again” goals.
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abc7.com Top stories ·
2 officers shot at scene involving barricaded suspect in Baldwin Park
The officers and the suspect were wounded in the gunfire, officials said. The suspect was taken to a hospital in unknown condition and is in custody.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Meta plans to replace humans with AI to assess privacy and societal risks
Current and former Meta employees fear the new automation push comes at the cost of allowing AI to make tricky determinations about how Meta's apps could lead to real world harm.
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M.I.T. Class President Barred From Graduation Ceremony After Pro-Palestinian Speech
According to the school, the student delivered a speech, which denounced M.I.T.’s ties to Israel, that had not been preapproved.
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npr.org Top stories ·
The Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder will meet in the NBA Finals
It would be the first NBA title for either of the two energetic fan bases and their exciting young teams. The Thunder, led by newly minted league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, is the early favorite.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Briton indicted in alleged plot to export US military technology to China
John Miller and Chinese man Cui Guanghai are in custody in Serbia facing a US extradition request.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Mariners prospect Young makes MLB debut in win
Seattle prospect Cole Young, 21, made his major-league debut on Saturday night following a promotion from Triple-A Tacoma, driving in a run in the Mariners' 5-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins at T-Mobile Park.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Body of burned man found in Georgia's Stone Mountain Park
The park is home to the "largest high relief sculpture in the world," which depicts Confederate figures Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson.
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Trans Athlete Earns, and Shares, First Place in Track Event
In a rules compromise, AB Hernandez shared first place in the high jump and triple jump in the California high school championship, and shared spots on the awards podium, too.
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mlb.com Top stories ·
No. 3 prospect Young makes fast impression in Seattle debut
SEATTLE -- The Cole Young era began with murmurs 35 miles south of T-Mobile Park on Friday, when the 21-year-old infielder was pulled in the fourth inning of Triple-A Tacoma’s game. It became official a few hours later, when sources confirmed to MLB.com’s Daniel Kramer that the Mariners were indeed
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thedailybeast.com Top stories ·
Trump Asked Musk if DOGE Was BS Then Called Him Half ‘Boy’
The president and his special government employee’s government collaboration came to an end this week.
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Poland goes to the polls in second round of close-fought presidential election
Win for populist-right candidate Nawrocki will further political deadlock that has hampered Tusk’s government
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justice.gov Top stories ·
Two Foreign Nationals Indicted for Plot to Silence U.S. Dissident and Smuggle U.S. Military Technology to China
Federal grand juries in Milwaukee and Los Angeles each returned indictments charging two foreign nationals, Cui Guanghai, 43, of China, and John Miller, 63, of the United Kingdom and a U.S. lawful permanent resident, with interstate stalking and conspiracy to commit interstate stalking (Los Angeles) and conspiracy, smuggling, and violations of the Arms Export Control Act
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theconversation.com Top stories ·
Investors are calling Trump a chicken – here’s why that matters
Trump clearly resents the jibe – and if it encourages him to double down on bad decisions the economic results could be serious.
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Smoke From Wildfires in Canada Wafts Into the Upper Midwest
States across the border issued air advisories about particulate pollution that are expected to last for several days.
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postingandtoasting.com Top stories ·
ECF Playoff Game Thread: Knicks at Pacers, Game Six, May 31, 2025
New York returns to Indy for a chance to extend the series.
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theatlantic.com Top stories ·
The New Dark Age
The Trump administration has launched an attack on knowledge itself.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Trump’s crypto complicates Las Vegas wedding between MAGA and bitcoin
At the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas, attendees questioned the effects of Trump’s meme coin.
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ufc.com Top stories ·
Prelim Results | UFC Fight Night: Blanchfield vs Barber
See The Fight Results, Watch Post-Fight Interviews With The Prelim Winners And More From UFC Fight Night: Blanchfield vs Barber, Live From UFC APEX In Las Vegas On May 31
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Trump to Withdraw Musk’s Ally as Nominee for Top NASA Job
Jared Isaacman was a close associate of Elon Musk, whose SpaceX company has multiple contracts with NASA.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Canadian wildfires force tens of thousands to evacuate
More than 180 active wildfires were burning across Canada as of Saturday.
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Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld get married in stunning California wedding
It’s time to celebrate, Bills Mafia!
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ft.com Top stories ·
Iran has increased enriched uranium by 50%, says UN watchdog
IAEA findings raise new concerns over country’s capabilities amid nuclear talks between Tehran and Washington
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Trump admin pulls Jared Isaacman's nomination for NASA administrator, replacement to be announced 'soon'
The Trump administration withdraws Jared Isaacman's NASA administrator nomination, citing misalignment with Trump's America First agenda.
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semafor.com Top stories ·
White House to pull NASA nominee Isaacman
Jared Isaacman was set for a vote next week, but now the president is yanking his nomination.
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Deaths as Russian train hits collapsed bridge after ‘illegal interference’
At least seven killed as Moscow-bound train derails in Vygonichskyi in Russia’s Bryansk region, which borders Ukraine
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Transgender athlete wins girls high jump event at California track and field finals
The high school junior shared first place with her closest competitor because of a new policy put into place earlier this week in response to her success.
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actionnetwork.com Top stories ·
NBA Parlay Tonight: +164 Bet for Saturday, May 31
Read for our NBA same game parlay for Knicks vs Pacers Game 6 in the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday, May 31.
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
At least 10 killed, 33 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine overnight, officials say
The Ukrainian Air Force said Saturday morning that Russia had carried out 114 aerial attacks on Ukraine overnight with drones and missiles.
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time.com Top stories ·
Tim Walz Tells Democrats to 'Be Meaner,' Calls Trump 'Cruel'
"Maybe it’s time for us to be a little meaner, maybe it’s time for us to be a little more fierce," said Walz.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Skulls once subject to racist study in Germany are laid to rest in New Orleans
A memorial and jazz funeral honored 19 Black Americans, whose remains were recently repatriated from Germany where they were used for racial research in the late 1800s.
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The fallout from Trump's war on Harvard will outlast his term
The US president's ramped-up threats are seen by many as an attempt to reshape a stronghold of the left. Could he succeed?
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whitehouse.gov Top stories ·
MADE IN THE USA: President Trump’s Vision is Revitalizing American Industry
President Donald J. Trump heads to Pennsylvania today, where he’ll champion the partnership he brokered between U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel — a $14
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Severe storms continue rolling through South and East Coast as heat persists in the West
Storms have already been sweeping through these areas for the past few days, bringing tornado damage to Washington County, Kentucky, and Loudon County, Tennessee.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Biden says he could 'beat the hell out of' authors of new book arguing his cognitive decline
Former President Joe Biden quipped he was "mentally incompetent" when asked about allegations that his mental fitness had declined while in office.
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foxweather.com Top stories ·
'Severe' geomagnetic storm could spread Northern Lights south to California, Alabama Sunday night
A "severe" geomagnetic storm may be brewing early next week, and many Americans across the nation – perhaps even as far as the Deep South – may be treated to a rare display of the Northern Lights
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dailywire.com Top stories ·
White House Posts Message To Beloved Honorary Agent DJ Daniel After Tough Diagnosis
The Trump White House said in a post on X that they are lifting up young Devarjaye “DJ” Daniel in prayer, following news that doctors have discovered three new tumors.Daniel won the hearts of Americans across the country when he was singled out by President Donald Trump during his joint address to Congress in March. Daniel, who was diagnosed with brain cancer at the age of six and subsequently underwent more than a dozen surgeries, was made an honorary Secret Service agent.First Lady Melania Trump & Agent DJ Daniel 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/6nKB9xG9Yp— The White House (@WhiteHouse) March 11, 2025The teen boy’s father, Theodis Daniel, recently revealed that his son has three new tumors.“Just winging it day by day. He does have three new tumors,” Theodis said, according to FOX 7 Austin. “It’s rough, there isn’t a class that can teach you how to deal with it. You’re hearing that your child has a nasty disease.”The White House responded on Friday, sharing photos of Daniel with President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump.Get 40% Off New DailyWire+ Annual Memberships“We’re lifting up Agent DJ Daniel in prayer after his dad, Theodis, shared that DJ is now facing three new tumors,” the post said. “DJ is one of the strongest, bravest young men—and has now been sworn into 1,351 law enforcement agencies across the country.”“Agent Daniel, you’re a true legend,” the White House added.We’re lifting up Agent DJ Daniel in prayer after his dad, Theodis, shared that DJ is now facing three new tumors.DJ is one of the strongest, bravest young men—and has now been sworn into 1,351 law enforcement agencies across the country.Agent Daniel, you’re a true legend. 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/UH9sCOeWvE— The White House (@WhiteHouse) May 30, 2025Theodis told FOX that they tried an experimental medicine for his son. “Look at him, he’s happy, vibrant,” he said.Theodis also referenced his son’s signature sense of humor, which has included Daniel saying he’s “coming after you” if he sees anyone being “mean to President Trump.”“I never know what’s going to come out of his mouth,” Theodis said. “It makes me nervous half the time, because he has jokes.”Related: Trump Honors 13-Year-Old Brain Cancer Survivor, Makes Him Honorary Secret Service Agent
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Judge blocks Trump administration from revoking protected status for thousands of Venezuelans
The decision comes after the Supreme Court allowed the administration to remove protected status for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
White House urges Iran to accept nuclear deal as IAEA reports uranium enrichment spike
An IAEA report on Iran's uranium stockpile increase prompted the White House on Saturday to urge its acceptance of a proposal for a U.S.-Iran nuclear deal.
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Move to Canada? Migrants Face ‘No Good Options’ After Supreme Court Ruling.
Migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela who entered the United States legally under a Biden-era program are now scrambling.
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statnews.com Top stories ·
Combination treatment reduces risk of tumor progression in aggressive form of breast cancer, study shows
The use of Gilead’s Trodelvy and Merck’s Keytruda together could be practice-changing based on the results of a new study presented at an ASCO meeting.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Live updates, highlights and best moments from Knicks-Pacers Game 6 of the ECF
The Pacers will look to close out the Eastern Conference finals while the Knicks hope to force a Game 7.
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space.com Top stories ·
Aurora alert: Severe geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights as far south as Alabama and northern California tonight
Attention aurora chasers! Powerful geomagnetic storm conditions could trigger northern lights at mid-latitudes tonight as a coronal mass ejection impact is imminent.