Press review · Monday, 26 May 2025
26 May 2025
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nytimes.com Top stories ·
Tariff Ruling Gives Businesses Hope, but They’re Soon Unmoored Again
Companies welcomed a court decision striking down President Trump’s tariffs. Then a stay of that ruling left no one breathing easy.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Texas teen spells 'eclaircissement' to win title
Faizan Zaki went from runner-up last year to champion at the Scripps National Spelling Bee by outlasting eight other spellers to win the title on Thursday night.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
FBI probes effort to impersonate White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, sources say
One or more unknown people who accessed White House chief of staff Susie Wiles' personal cellphone used her contacts file to reach out to other top officials and impersonate her, sources said.
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Scripps National Spelling Bee Final 2025 Live Updates: Contest Celebrates 100 Years
After flubbing a chance to win earlier in Thursday’s Scripps National Spelling Bee final, the 13-year-old from Plano, Texas, came back and spelled “éclaircissement” correctly to become champion.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Trump denounces court’s 'political' tariff decision, calls on Supreme Court to act quickly
President Trump criticized a recent court ruling on his tariff plan on Thursday. He directed criticism to the Federalist Society and expressed disappointment in judicial nominations.
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Bernard Kerik, New York’s Police Commissioner on 9/11, Dies at 69
His meteoric rise to become New York City’s chief law enforcement officer was later tarnished after he pleaded guilty to federal corruption and tax crimes.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Supreme Court limits environmental reviews of infrastructure projects
The decision makes it easier to win approval for highways, bridges, pipelines, wind farms, and other infrastructure projects.
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Trump Officials Intensify Attacks on Judges Over Tariffs Ruling
White House reactions to unfavorable court rulings appeared designed to undermine confidence in the judiciary.
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dhs.gov Top stories ·
DHS Exposes Sanctuary Jurisdictions Defying Federal Immigration Law | Homeland Security
DHS issued a comprehensive list of sanctuary jurisdictions including cities, counties, and states that are deliberately obstructing the enforcement of federal immigration laws and endangering American citizens.
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nhl.com Top stories ·
Stanley Cup Final to begin Wednesday, June 4 | NHL.com
Defending champion Panthers will face Oilers in rematch
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bostonglobe.com Top stories ·
‘I feel very proud of Harvard’: Trump looms large at 374th commencement - The Boston Globe
The commencement, during which thousands of students and parents packed Harvard Yard, capped a tumultuous academic year for Harvard.
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
In addition to Musk, multiple top DOGE officials leaving Trump administration: Sources
Multiple senior DOGE officials are in the process of leaving the Trump administration along with Elon Musk, sources tell ABC News.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
19 Black Americans' skulls return to New Orleans after 150 years for memorial service
The city of New Orleans, Dillard University and other agencies plan to give them a proper memorial service Saturday.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Tariffs court fight threatens Trump's power to wield his favourite economic weapon
Despite the legal mire, all signs point to this being a battle the Republican president won't give up easily.
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dhs.gov Top stories ·
Secretary Noem Releases Statement After ICE Arrests Illegal Alien who Threatened to Assassinate President Donald J. Trump | Homeland Security
DHS Security Secretary Kristi Noem released the following statement after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested an illegal alien who threatened to assassinate President Trump.
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nhl.com Top stories ·
Search is a Success: Lane Lambert New Coach | Seattle Kraken
New Kraken GM Jason Botterill conducts ‘extensive’ process to find Seattle’s next head coach. His choice is Toronto Maple Leafs associate coach with deep roots in winning
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Shangri-La Dialogue starts as US and China struggle for dominance
China is chipping away at the US's dominant position in the Asia-Pacific
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npr.org Top stories ·
As the Scripps spelling bee turns 100, former champions reflect on its evolution
Previous winners say the spelling bee has become much more competitive and credit television with making it a cultural phenomenon each year.
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ndtv.com Top stories ·
"Musk Is Terrific": Trump's Praise As Billionaire Exits US Administration
Elon Musk exited the US administration amid widespread protests, thanking Trump for the "opportunity to reduce wasteful spending".
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Trump lashes out over viral 'TACO trade' meme. What does it stand for?
President Donald Trump was confronted with an acronym pointed at his trade policy this week.
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notus.org Top stories ·
The MAHA Report Cites Studies That Don’t Exist
The Trump administration’s “Make America Healthy Again” report misinterprets some studies and cites others that don’t exist, according to the listed authors.
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cpsc.gov Top stories ·
VFAUOSIT Brand Kitchen Faucets Recalled Due to Dangerous Lead Exposure for Young Children; Sold on Amazon.com by Whisper08
Consumers should immediately stop using these faucets and contact Whisper08 about disposal and a refund. Consumers will need to provide a photograph of disposal and their order number to receive the refund. Whisper08 is contacting all known purchasers directly.Until these faucets can be replaced, consumers should only consume water from the faucets after running the water for 15 seconds.
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Hamas says US truce proposal means ‘continuation of killing’ in Gaza
Israel has agreed to the deal, according to the US, but Hamas said it does not meet its demands and is under discussion.
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Father-of-three Paul Doyle charged over Liverpool parade crash
Ex-Royal Marine Paul Doyle to appear in court after 79 people were hurt when a car hit fans.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Stock futures slip as investors await more trade news and fresh inflation data: Live updates
The S&P 500 managed to eke out a gain on Thursday.
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs raped and attacked ex-assistant, she tells court
The anonymous witness tells the jury she lived in fear of the hip-hop mogul's violent rages.
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inquirer.com Top stories ·
Trump administration formally names Philly, other local jurisdictions as impeding federal immigration enforcement
Montgomery County was also on the list. So were the cities of Pittsburgh, Gettysburg, State College. NJ was named as a sanctuary state. Burlington County, Camden City, and Trenton were also listed.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
‘Trump always chickens out’: Taco jibe ruffles president’s feathers
Wall Street is increasingly betting that Trump will blink first in the tariffs stand-off
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justice.gov Top stories ·
U.S. Government Employee Arrested for Attempting to Provide Classified Information to Foreign Government
An IT specialist employed by the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) was arrested today for attempting to transmit national defense information to an officer or agent of a foreign government.
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Why Is Trump Targeting Harvard’s International Students?
In its fight with Harvard, the Trump administration has focused on international students, who are critical to universities’ bottom lines and campus life.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Inside the scramble to keep FEMA alive ahead of hurricane season
The Trump administration has been moving to drastically cut or even eliminate the disaster response and relief agency, but without a backup ready, it’s moving to keep some key pieces in place.
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Harvard Wins Initial Court Fight With Trump Over International Students
A federal judge said she would issue a temporary order that would prevent the Trump administration from blocking the school’s ability to enroll international students.
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Chinese Students Rattled by Trump Plan to ‘Aggressively’ Revoke Visas
Students said the latest move had upended their plans and intensified their fears.
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Hamas official says it rejects new US Gaza ceasefire plan backed by Israel
The US says Israel has "signed off" on envoy Steve Witkoff's plan and that it is waiting for a formal response from Hamas.
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Trump tariffs can stay in place for now, appeals court rules
The president's signature import taxes win a legal reprieve, as the White House rails against "activist judges".
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Costco tops earnings and revenue estimates as sales jump 8%, shares still dip
Costco is poised to benefit from tariff volatility as it offers competitive prices and bulk discounts.
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U.S. Cancels Contract With Moderna to Develop Bird Flu Vaccine
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has repeatedly questioned the safety of mRNA technology, which is used in the company’s shot.
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Musk Leaves Washington Behind but With Powerful Friends in Place
The world’s richest man created disruption and fear before giving up on revamping government. But his companies will now face less oversight.
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dcvelocity.com Top stories ·
Unpredictability dampens exporters’ outlook
Nearly 60% of firms expect a negative impact from the Trump administration’s trade policies, survey of 4,500 companies found.
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Police Investigate Detectives Who Worked at House in Crypto Torture Case
Roberto Cordero, who has also served on Mayor Eric Adams’s protection detail, and Raymond J. Low were placed on modified duty.
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White House Health Report Included Fake Citations
A report on children’s health released by the Make America Healthy Again Commission referred to scientific papers that did not exist.
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Harvard’s Graduation Day Blends Protests and Pride
As students gathered with family and friends for commencement, signs of the university’s fight with the Trump administration took many forms.
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
Elon Musk's rise and fall: From Trump's chainsaw-wielding sidekick to a swift exit
Elon Musk has left the White House with little fanfare after splitting with Trump on policy and failing to meet his DOGE savings goals.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Nvidia results spark global chip rally
Nvidia has been seen by investors as a bellwether for the broader semiconductor industry and artificial intelligence-related stocks.
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The chaos Elon Musk and Doge are leaving behind in Washington
Though Musk promised modernization and efficiency, what’s left is a trail of uncertainty and reduced functionality
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federalnewsnetwork.com Top stories ·
Governmentwide hiring plan calls on agencies to recruit ‘patriotic Americans’ into federal workforce
OPM will track federal hiring data to ensure “only the most talented, capable and patriotic Americans” are hired into the federal workforce.
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local10.com Top stories ·
Protesters stand outside Miami federal courthouse as Florida attorney general faces contempt of court accusations
A group of protesters opposing Florida Republicans’ support of President Donald Trump’s new immigration policy stood outside the federal courthouse where a legal battle was brewing on Thursday afternoon in Downtown Miami.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
In wrenching testimony, Diddy’s ex-assistant says he sexually assaulted her
In today's edition of Diddy on Trial, we take a closer look at the former personal assistant's wrenching testimony.
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people.com Top stories ·
Hailey Bieber Celebrates $1 Billion rhode Deal After Receiving a 'Generous Cash Payout' (Exclusive)
A source tells PEOPLE that Hailey Bieber is 'incredibly excited' after her brand, rhode, inked a $1 billion deal with e.l.f. Beauty. To celebrate the milestone, the founder stepped out for dinner in Los Angeles in a chic black mini dress.
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theatlantic.com Top stories ·
Is Trump Falling Out of Love With Putin?
“The president is mad, but he also wants a deal.”