Press review · Monday, 26 May 2025
26 May 2025
Single reports
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Taylor Swift buys back the rights to her master recordings
The singer announces that she owns the masters to her first six albums, for the first time ever.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
A new Covid variant could drive up summer cases: Here's what you should know
The variant appears to be more transmissible than the dominant strain worldwide, LP.8.1, meaning it has the potential to drive up cases this summer.
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npr.org Top stories ·
The White House is sued over lack of sign language interpreters at press briefings
The National Association of the Deaf says the White House's failure to provide ASL interpreters during press briefings leaves some deaf and hard of hearing people without information.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Leadership shake-up coming at ICE, Homeland Security Investigations, sources say
Changes at ICE with heads of removal operations, top investigations group depart as part of a "massive realignment" within the agency, sources say.
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dailymail.co.uk Top stories ·
Musk's crippling drug habit is reason for DOGE downfall, report claims
Insiders allege Elon Musk, 53, was taking the powerful anesthetic ketamine, which is known to have hallucinogenic properties, so frequently that it was affecting his bladder.
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nytimes.com Top stories ·
In Gaza’s Emaciated Children, a Hunger Crisis Is Laid Bare
Aid began to trickle into the territory this week. But there is never enough.
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
Supreme Court lets Trump revoke safe-haven program for Cubans, Haitians, Venezuelans and Nicaraguans
The administration wants to cut short a program that provided a haven from economic, security, political and health crises in their home countries.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Oil companies face a wrongful death suit tied to climate change
Julie Leon died of hyperthermia in Seattle on June 28, 2021 — the hottest day in the city's history. A lawsuit claims she was a victim of oil companies' "misrepresentations" about climate change.
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Trump Taps Palantir to Compile Data on Americans
The Trump administration has expanded Palantir’s work with the government, spreading the company’s technology — which could easily merge data on Americans — throughout agencies.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Vikings sign GM Adofo-Mensah to extension
The Vikings have signed general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah to a multiyear contract extension, the team announced Friday.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Alaska man survives after being trapped face-down in creek by 700lb boulder
Kell Morris’ wife held his head above water to prevent him from drowning while waiting for rescuers to arrive
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i24news.tv Top stories ·
Accept deal with Trump or face Israeli attack, Saudi minister reportedly told Iran - i24NEWS
The warning was made a week after Trump announced the direct talks between U.S. and Iran
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Chrisley family to hold first press conference since Trump's pardon of Todd and Julie Chrisley
Trump issued pardons for Todd and Julie Chrisley on Wednesday. The pair were sentenced to prison in 2022 for defrauding banks of more than $36 million.
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ft.com Top stories ·
US goods imports tumble 20% in April as Donald Trump’s tariffs disrupt trade
President’s sweeping levies have increased the costs of foreign goods
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cpr.org Top stories ·
Trump’s Justice Department designates most Colorado counties and several cities as ‘sanctuary jurisdictions’
The designation imperils federal funding to the state, and is certain to face challenges in court.
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US consortium completes Rangers takeover
The US-based consortium, including Andrew Cavenagh and 49ers Enterprises, has successfully acquired a majority stake in Rangers.
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Trump Targets a Plane China Sees as a Power Symbol
Beijing has high hopes for its C919 single-aisle jet after years of delay, but the plane depends on engines, avionics and other gear from Western companies.
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Ukraine awaiting Russia peace proposal ahead of Istanbul talks
Russia says it is sending its negotiating team to Istanbul for a second round of talks.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Supreme Court rules Trump can revoke protected status for 500,000 immigrants pending appeal
The Supreme Court's decision affects immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela who had fled their conflict-ridden countries.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Advanced colon cancer patients lived twice as long with a Pfizer combo therapy, trial finds
Patients who got the combination treatment lived, on average, about 30 months, compared with about 15 months for those who got standard chemotherapy.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Argentine court declares a mistrial in the death of soccer star Maradona
One of the judges stepped down over criticism surrounding her participation in a documentary about the case. Seven health professionals are accused of negligence in the death of the soccer legend.
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npr.org Top stories ·
AI-enabled 'vibe coding' lets anyone write software
You no longer need to be a software engineer to build software — you can "vibe code" it by prompting chatbots to build apps and websites. Could that put programmers out of a job?
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Did a Wine Importer Just Sink Trump’s Trade War?
A federal court ruled that President Trump’s tariffs were illegal. We speak to the lead plaintiff.
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npr.org Top stories ·
As courts block Trump tariffs, small business owners dare to hope
Court rulings against President Trump's tariffs could spell relief for many American importers — if the decisions hold. For now, the uncertainty remains.
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time.com Top stories ·
Trump Needs to Get Real on Trade
A federal court ruling that the President's tariffs are illegal only underscores that he doesn't have a plan, writes Ryan Hass.
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13wham.com Top stories ·
Rochester, Monroe County among sanctuary jurisdictions targeted by DHS for policies
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security released a list Thursday of what it calls "sanctuary jurisdictions defying federal immigration law."
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FBI to probe effort to impersonate top Trump advisor
Impersonators accessed the personal phone of Susie Wiles, the White House chief of staff, sources told the BBC's US partner CBS.
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semafor.com Top stories ·
Ron Johnson takes on Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’
The measure is ‘literally divorced from reality,’ the Wisconsin Republican tells Semafor.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Supreme Court allows Trump to revoke legal status of 500,000 immigrants
A federal judge had blocked the administration from immediately ending temporary status granted by the Biden administration to people from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela.
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democracynow.org Top stories ·
Saudi Prince to Iran’s Leaders: Negotiate New Nuclear Deal with U.S. or Face Israeli Strikes
Saudi Arabia’s defense minister warned leaders of Iran last month that they should accept President Trump’s offer to negotiate a new nuclear agreement with the U.S. — or face military action by Israel. That’s according to Reuters, which reports Saudi Prince Khalid bin Salman personally delivered the message that Trump’s team would want to reach a deal quickly, that the window for diplomacy would close fast, and that an Israeli attack was possible if the talks broke down. Khalid bin Salman’s visit to Iran in April was the first by a high-ranking member of the Saudi royal family in more than two decades.
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PCE Inflation Stayed Subdued in April Amid Trump’s Tariff Limbo
The Federal Reserve has put interest rate cuts on hold until it has more clarity about President Trump’s policies.
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michiganpublic.org Top stories ·
Whitmer: Trump would break promise if he pardons kidnapping plotters
Governor Gretchen Whitmer says President Donald Trump would break a promise he made to her if he pardons two men who were convicted of conspiring to kidnap her. Whitmer spoke with Michigan Public Radio’s Rick Pluta at the Detroit Regional Chamber Conference on Mackinac Island.
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
Car launches into Missouri veterans hall roof for 2nd time in 3 months
For the second time this year, a car launched into Clay-Ray Veterans Memorial Hall's roof. Community stunned as history repeats in Excelsior Springs.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Influencer Emilie Kiser sues to keep details of 3-year-old son's death private
Trigg Kiser, the influencer's firstborn son, died on May 18 after accidentally drowning in a backyard pool, court records say.
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For Some Recent Graduates, the A.I. Job Apocalypse May Already Be Here
The unemployment rate for recent college graduates has jumped as companies try to replace entry-level workers with artificial intelligence.
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propublica.org Top stories ·
Trump Administration Knew Vast Majority of Venezuelans Sent to Salvadoran Prison Had Not Been Convicted of U.S. Crimes
Homeland Security records reveal that officials knew that more than half of the 238 deportees were labeled as having no criminal record in the U.S. and had only violated immigration laws.
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US and China trade talks have stalled, Scott Bessent says
The US treasury secretary says Trump and Xi Jinping may need to get directly involved in talks.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
As China's threats grow, Taiwan seeks U.S. military support to strengthen its defenses
While the U.S. remains a “very important” strategic partner, the Beijing-claimed island “fully recognizes” the need to strengthen its defense capabilities, a Defense Ministry official said.
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detroitnews.com Top stories ·
Whitmer: Trump previously said he'd 'drop' pardon considerations for kidnap conspirators
Trump told Whitmer earlier this year that he would not pursue pardons for individuals convicted in a kidnapping plot against her, the governor said.
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pbs.org Top stories ·
How cutting Medicaid could upend long-term care for many older Americans
Experts told PBS News that there are ways to ensure older adults get the quality and type of care they need, but most require more resources, not less.
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Remains of Mayan city nearly 3,000 years old unearthed in Guatemala
Pyramids and monuments suggest Los Abuelos was a significant ceremonial site, archaeologists say
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ft.com Top stories ·
Elon Musk counts the cost of his ‘government efficiency’ blitz
The billionaire achieved a fraction of the savings he promised while damaging his business brands
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Trump Puts California State Track Meet in the Transgender Spotlight
The state’s high school championships begin on Friday as intense debate swirls around one athlete’s participation.
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hendrickmotorsports.com Top stories ·
NASCAR TV schedule this weekend: Cup, Xfinity and Truck Series head to Nashville Superspeedway | Hendrick Motorsports
Official Site of Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR Racing & Team Store
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espn.com Top stories ·
McCullers hires security in wake of online threats
After receiving online death threats over his performance, Lance McCullers Jr., who has two young daughters, took immediate action and hired 24-hour security for his family.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
California town rallies behind Trump as it hosts track and field championship amid trans athlete controversy
Clovis, California, becomes a political battleground as President Donald Trump criticizes trans athletes in girls' sports, sparking a national debate during the state championship this weekend.
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Top Officials Overseeing Deportations Leave Their Roles at ICE
Kenneth Genalo, the top ICE deportation official, is retiring, and two other officials are moving on to different roles, the Department of Homeland Security announced.
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weather.com Top stories ·
Canada Wildfires To Create Unhealthy Air For Millions In Midwest | Weather.com
Here's everything you need to know about this serious issue for air quality in the Midwest today. - Articles from The Weather Channel | weather.com
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Harvard's Jewish foreign students feel scared in Trump row
The BBC's Nomia Iqbal meets foreign Jewish students at Harvard left scared and uncertain after Trump's threats against the university.
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Former assistant to Sean 'Diddy' Combs testifies about alleged rape: 'I couldn't tell him no about anything'
A former assistant to Sean "Diddy" Combs testified on Thursday that he raped her. "Mia" told the jury she felt “terrified and confused and ashamed and scared.”