Press review · Monday, 26 May 2025
26 May 2025
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npr.org Top stories ·
Should federal rental aid come with a time limit? Here's how it works in one place
The Trump administration wants to allow a cutoff date for housing subsidies. The plan is deeply controversial, but Delaware offers a potential model for success.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Body of Thai hostage recovered from Gaza, Israel says
Nattapong Pinta was captured alive and was likely killed during the first months of captivity, the Israeli military says.
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Rod Stewart cancels US gigs ahead of Glastonbury legends slot
The 80-year-old 'Maggie May' singer says he's devastated to scrap the shows as he recovers from the flu.
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Israeli attacks on Gaza kill 34 people, including several near aid site
Medical sources say eight killed in a shooting incident near an aid distribution site west of Rafah in southern Gaza.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Why are so many people getting sick from eating cucumbers?
Salmonella outbreaks linked to cucumbers have sickened hundreds of people since last year, drawing attention to the problem of contaminated irrigation water on farms.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Friday briefing: From White House sleepovers to Epstein allegations, how the relationship between Musk and Trump spectacularly imploded
In today’s newsletter: The rift between the Tesla owner and the US president started with a broadside about government spending – but the true explanation may be much more personal
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial day 22 recap: Witness says Combs participated in 'hotel nights' as late as August 2024
Testifying through tears, the woman, using the pseudonym "Jane," told jurors Combs provided her drugs and forced her to participate in "freak-offs" or "hotel nights."
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dw.com Top stories ·
Spiderweb: Ukraine's undercover operations in Russia – DW – 06/07/2025
While Russia pounds Ukraine from the air, Ukrainian agents are striking targets far behind enemy lines. What's the story behind Ukraine's attacks inside Russia?
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Notorious 'Devil in the Ozarks' finally caught after weeks-long manhunt that drew multiple agencies
Convicted murderer Grant Hardin, nicknamed 'Devil in the Ozarks,' captured 1.5 miles from prison after escaping on May 25, ending a weeks-long manhunt by multiple agencies
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New executive chairman of US-backed aid for Gaza hits back at criticism
New executive chairman of US-backed aid for Gaza hits back at criticism.
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Israel-backed Gaza delivery group names US evangelical leader as chair
Johnnie Moore, also an adviser to Trump, named chair as group tries to recover from resignations
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npr.org Top stories ·
WorldPride caps off its first D.C. celebration with a weekend parade
The global LGBTQ+ festival was held for the first time in the nation's capital. Organizers say the current political environment has dampened the excitement surrounding the celebration.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
JONATHAN TURLEY: Not the homecoming Dems and Abrego Garcia hoped for
Kilmar Abrego Garcia faces federal indictment for human trafficking after mistaken deportation, with evidence of MS-13 gang ties and involvement in international smuggling operations
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Simone Biles calls former US swimmer Riley Gaines 'sick' in trans rights row
Olympic champion Simone Biles calls former US swimmer and activist Riley Gaines "sick" over online comments about a transgender woman softball player.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Panthers 5-4 Oilers (Jun 6, 2025) Game Recap - ESPN
Expert recap and game analysis of the Florida Panthers vs. Edmonton Oilers NHL game from June 6, 2025 on ESPN.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
DHS wants National Guard to search for and transport unaccompanied migrant children
Democrats in Congress and some military and law enforcement officials expressed concern about the plan, which Defense Department officials have not yet approved.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
7 senators to watch as Republicans make changes to Trump's big bill
From centrists worried about Medicaid cuts to conservative hard-liners demanding steeper spending reductions, Senate GOP leaders face a tricky balancing act.
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ft.com Top stories ·
China fast tracks rare earth export licences for European companies
Beijing has attempted to improve relations with Brussels since Donald Trump returned to the White House
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Israeli attacks kill 34 in Gaza today, aid point violence continues
At least eight people seeking aid have been shot to death by Israeli troops in Rafah, making 118 total since late May.
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Trump-Musk feud leaves some DOGE staffers worried about their futures: Sources
On the heels of the public war of words between President Trump and Elon Musk, sources say anxiety is mounting among the remaining staff at DOGE.
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wjla.com Top stories ·
WorldPride 2025 Parade Guide: Here's everything you need to know for Saturday in DC
Thousands of people celebrating Pride will show up Saturday for the WorldPride parade, followed by a festival and concert.
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politico.eu Top stories ·
Russia launches huge attack on Ukraine days after ‘Spider Web’ drone raid
Friday’s massive bombing was Putin’s biggest attack since Kyiv’s daring drone assault took out dozens of strategic bombers at Russian airfields.
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startribune.com Top stories ·
Derrick Thompson found guilty of murder in car crash that killed 5 young Somali women
After deliberating two days, a Hennepin County jury found Thompson guilty on all counts of third-degree murder and criminal vehicular homicide.
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nytimes.com Top stories ·
The Trump-Elon Musk Feud Creates More Problems for Tesla
Already suffering from steep declines in sales and profit, the carmaker could now face the president’s wrath.
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fox32chicago.com Top stories ·
Chicago cop shot and killed unintentionally by fellow officer during foot chase, police say
A Chicago police officer was shot and killed unintentionally by a fellow officer Thursday night during a foot chase on the city’s South Side.
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npr.org Top stories ·
How to watch the 2025 Tony Awards on Sunday
The 78th annual Tony Awards are Sunday, June 8. Here's where to stream.
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Kilmar Ábrego García returned from El Salvador to face criminal charges in US
Man mistakenly deported to El Salvador indicted on counts of illegally smuggling undocumented people, says Bondi
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Madeleine McCann: Hopes of closure fade despite fresh searches
As detectives conclude a three day search, optimism fades in Praia da Luz.
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ft.com Top stories ·
Man wrongly deported to El Salvador returns to US to face human ‘smuggling’ charges
Prosecutors accuse Abrego Garcia of conspiracy to bring migrants from Ecuador, El Salvador and elsewhere to the US
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EU asked to intervene as US sanctions deal fresh blow to ICC – DW – 06/06/2025
Fresh US sanctions will curb the ICC’s capacity to work. With a Slovenian judge on the blacklist, calls for the EU to activate laws to block the sanctions are mounting.
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US police, protesters clash in Los Angeles following immigration raids
Protesters gathered after immigration agents took dozens of people into custody during raids across Los Angeles.
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Weinstein Juror Complains to Judge About ‘Playground Stuff’ by Others
A member of the jury at Harvey Weinstein’s Manhattan retrial on sex crime charges said that another had become the subject of a “bit of a shunning” during deliberations.
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abc7chicago.com Top stories ·
Chicago police officer unintentionally shot, killed by fellow cop in Chatham: CPD
A Chicago police officer shot and killed a fellow officer during a tactical operation Thursday night, police said.
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Kilmar Abrego Garcia returned to US to face charges – DW – 06/07/2025
Abrego Garcia faces smuggling charges his lawyer calls "fantastical," in a case reflecting tensions between the Trump administration and the courts.
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businessinsider.com Top stories ·
Trump is considering selling his Tesla after feuding with Elon Musk
President Donald Trump bought a Tesla Model S in March. He might be about to ditch the EV following his spectacular bust-up with Elon Musk.
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Veterans protest against Trump cuts at DC rally: ‘Promises made to us have come under attack’
More than 200 actions held across US today, organizers said, as VA officials claim cuts won’t affect healthcare or benefits
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Arkansas killer and rapist caught after 13-day manhunt in mountains
Grant Hardin, nicknamed ‘Devil in the Ozarks’, had escaped from prison after impersonating a corrections officer
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Russia launches biggest drone attack on Ukraine's Kharkiv - mayor
At least three people are killed and 17 injured in Kharkiv, near the Russian border.
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npr.org Top stories ·
No 'going back' for Elon Musk after calling for Trump impeachment, says Steve Bannon
Right-wing podcaster and former Trump adviser Steve Bannon says Elon Musk "crossed the Rubicon" by calling for impeachment. He says the president should deal with feud as "national security issue."
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npr.org Top stories ·
ICE raids grow tense as protesters confront immigration agents
Bystanders and protesters have been confronting ICE agents as the Trump administration ramps up immigration enforcement.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
President Trump responds to return of alleged gang member Kilmar Abrego Garcia to US
President Trump responded to the sudden return of illegal, alleged gang member Kilmar Abrego Garcia, saying the courts will “show how horrible this guy is."
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npr.org Top stories ·
Judge puts temporary hold on Trump's latest ban on Harvard's foreign students
Admitted students around the world are anxiously tracking the school's feud with the Trump administration, which is seeking to keep it from enrolling international students.
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What to Know About the Effects of Ketamine
Elon Musk has said that he used ketamine as a treatment in the past, but he denied reports that he was taking it frequently and recreationally.
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laist.com Top stories ·
Federal agents conduct immigration raids across LA. Protesters and city officials respond
Confrontations between what appeared to be personnel from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and people in the streets of downtown L.A. were carried live on TV.
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people.com Top stories ·
Diddy Trial: Heckler Tossed from Courtroom After Screaming at Music Mogul
A woman shouted obscenities in the courtroom during Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial proceedings.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Russia launches massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine, killing 3 in Kyiv
President Trump said the Russian leader Vladimir Putin had warned that he would retaliate for a covert Ukrainian attack in Russia last weekend that destroyed dozens of Russian bombers.
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Who Is Johnnie Moore? Here’s What to Know About a Gaza Aid Group’s Chairman.
Johnnie Moore, a former Trump campaign adviser, was appointed to the board of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation after the aid rollout was hit by chaos and the deadly shootings of Palestinians.
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‘Devil in the Ozarks' Escapee Is Caught Near Arkansas Prison
Grant Hardin, who came to be known as the “Devil in the Ozarks,” was captured on Friday, nearly two weeks after his May 25 escape from a high-security prison.
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Zelenskyy says Russian drivers 'didn't know anything' about role in audacious drone attack
Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the Russian truck drivers who transported what would become platforms for Ukraine's drone attack on Russian warplanes did so unwittingly.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
A timeline of the twists and turns in the Trump-Musk relationship
The recent feud between the world's most powerful leader and the wealthiest businessman is not their first dispute, but it's by far the most high profile.