Press review · Monday, 26 May 2025
26 May 2025
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
Trump erupts when asked about 'TACO trade' ― a new nickname mocking his tariff approach
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ndtv.com Top stories ·
Elon Musk-Donald Trump Bromance: From DOGE To Doghouse
US President Donald Trump's billionaire ally, Elon Musk, on Wednesday announced he was leaving his position within the US government leading the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) intended to reduce federal spending.
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timesofindia.indiatimes.com Top stories ·
'My scheduled time comes to an end': Elon Musk exits Donald Trump's administration after criticising President's 'big beautiful bill' - Times of India
US News: Elon Musk announced his departure as a special government employee and top advisor to President Donald Trump, marking the end of his role in streamlin
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Rhode: Hailey Bieber's makeup brand sold to e.l.f. in $1bn deal
Buyer e.l.f. Beauty calls it a "beautiful brand that we believe is ready for rocketship growth".
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Political expert says pardons considered in Whitmer kidnapping plot case has "desensitized people to violence"
With President Trump saying he will "take a look at" pardoning the group of men charged in the kidnapping plot against Gov. Whitmer, some are wondering the reason behind it.
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Trump’s 'big beautiful bill', budget cuts miss the mark: 5 reasons why Elon Musk may have walked away - Times of India
US News: Elon Musk concluded his advisory role to President Trump, casting shadows on the future of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Musk cited
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Trump appears to give Putin "two week" deadline on Ukraine
The US president's remarks on Wednesday come as Russia intensifies its attacks on Ukraine.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
US will ‘aggressively’ revoke visas of Chinese students, Rubio says
The announcement from the secretary of state is the latest in the Trump administrations widening campaign against US universities
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wbrz.com Top stories ·
Trump pardons Baton Rouge rapper NBA YoungBoy
WASHINGTON D.C. - President Donald Trump has issued a federal pardon for Baton Rouge rapper NBA YoungBoy.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Federal judge doubles down on order to return deported Guatemalan migrant
The man fled persecution and torture in Guatemala, he said in a court declaration, and was later raped and targeted for being gay in Mexico while on his way to the U.S. to claim asylum.
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Last living grandson of 10th U.S. President John Tyler, a link to a bygone era, dies at 96
Harrison Ruffin Tyler's grandfather left the Oval Office more than 179 years ago.
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people.com Top stories ·
e.l.f. Beauty to Acquire Hailey Bieber's Skincare Brand rhode for $1 Billion
e.l.f. Beauty announced that it has signed a $1 billion deal to acquire Hailey Bieber's skincare brand, Rhode. Per a press release, Bieber will step into the role of chief creative officer and head of innovation.
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nytimes.com Top stories ·
Glacier Collapse in the Swiss Alps Destroys Most of a Village
At least one person was missing after a landslide wiped out 90 percent of Blatten, which was home to roughly 300 residents who were evacuated on May 19.
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What is TACO trade? A term that ruffled Donald Trump - Times of India
International Business News: Wall Street investors have coined the term \"TACO\" (Trump Always Chickens Out) to describe President Trump's pattern of threatening tariffs, then backi
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Writers including Zadie Smith sign open letter calling for Gaza ceasefire
Zadie Smith and Ian McEwan are among 380 writers and groups to call the war a "genocide".
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Donald Trump commutes sentence of former Chicago gang leader
Larry Hoover, 74, ex-chief of Gangster Disciples in Chicago, had been serving multiple life sentences for over 50 years
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
Another COVID-19 variant is rising abroad. Doctors say there's no need to panic
Symptoms appear to be similar to other variants of COVID-19 and the public health risk remains low, WHO information shows.
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wwd.com Top stories ·
E.l.f. Beauty to Acquire Hailey Bieber’s Rhode in $1 Billion Deal
E.l.f. Beauty acquires Hailey Bieber's Rhode skin care brand in a $1 billion deal, aiming for international expansion.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Judge says Rubio 'likely' violated Constitution in ordering Mahmoud Khalil deported
But in a mixed ruling, federal Judge Michael Farbiarz declined, for now, to order Khalil released from immigration detention.
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vox.com Top stories ·
The cost of a pardon
Donald Trump is on a white-collar pardon spree.
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pbs.org Top stories ·
New U.S.-backed aid distribution system in Gaza quickly overwhelmed
The new aid distribution system in Gaza was quickly overwhelmed by Palestinians who for 11 weeks have been blocked from assistance. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, backed by the U.S. and Israel, says the old UN-led system allowed Hamas to flourish. But humanitarian groups say the new system is incapable of alleviating the suffering of Gazans. Nick Schifrin discussed more with Ciarán Donnelly.
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16 States Sue Trump Over $1.4 Billion in National Science Foundation Cuts
A group of attorneys general, led by Letitia James of New York, argues that National Science Foundation programs are critical for leading in science and technology.
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Trump escalates war with Harvard: 'They're getting in deeper and deeper'
President Donald Trump again lashed out at Harvard University on Wednesday, accusing it of treating the country with disrespect.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Hungry Palestinians flood new U.S. and Israel-backed aid center in Gaza
Israeli soldiers fired live ammo in a bid to maintain control at the controversial Gaza Humanitarian Foundation facility.
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Elon Musk, Distanced From Trump, Says He’s Exiting Washington and DOGE
The billionaire has made clear he is frustrated with the obstacles he encountered as he tried to upend the federal bureaucracy.
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Russia proposes new round of Istanbul talks; Ukraine pushes for memorandum
The renewed diplomatic push comes under growing pressure from Trump and heavy bombardments.
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livemint.com Top stories ·
Trump Always Chickens Out? Watch how US president reacted to Wall Street's TACO trade jab: ‘Don’t ever…' | Today News
Trump Always Chickens Out? US president gets offended when asked about Wall Street's TACO trade jab, defends his style of reducing tariffs as “negotiatons”, calls it “nastiest question ever”.
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nfl.com Top stories ·
Bears QB Caleb Williams stresses desire to be in Chicago following book details
Bears QB Caleb Williams addressed the media on Wednesday for the first time since reports surfaced from an upcoming book that he nor his father wanted him to be drafted by Chicago.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
California AG responds to Trump's crackdown on trans athletes amid track championship chaos
California AG Rob Bonta's office responded to a DOJ investigation into the state's transgender athlete policies, defending the state's laws.
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politico.eu Top stories ·
Trump gives Putin 2 weeks for action on Ukraine as relationship frays
U.S. president “very disappointed” with Russian counterpart’s escalation of violence against Ukraine.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Why Salesforce's beat-and-raise quarter isn't quieting the stock's doubters
Wednesday's results are unlikely to placate the bears, but the counter argument is in good shape for the long term.
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RFK Jr threatens ban on federal scientists publishing in top journals
US health secretary calls leading medical journals such as Lancet ‘corrupt’ and pushes to create state-run alternatives
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freep.com Top stories ·
Trump’s $400M jet gift joins America's bumpy legacy of memorable foreign gifts
Nations, as a diplomatic tool, have given America gifts with mixed results
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Students say they 'regret' applying to US schools after visa changes
The Trump administration ordered US embassies to temporarily halt student visa appointments and to ramp up social media vetting.
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x.com Top stories ·
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rollingstone.com Top stories ·
Trump Loses It When Asked About 'Chickening Out' on Tariffs
President Donald Trump lashed out at a reporter after being asked about the TACO (Trump Always Chickens Out) trades and his waffling tariff policy.
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Elon Musk bids farewell to White House but says Doge will continue
Musk's exit comes after he criticised the legislative centrepiece of the president's agenda.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Trump administration cancels plans to develop a bird flu vaccine
The Department of Health and Human Services is ending a $766 million contract with the vaccine company Moderna to develop an mRNA vaccine for flu strains with pandemic potential, including bird flu.
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Trump commutes federal life sentence for Gangster Disciples founder Larry Hoover
President Trump commuted Larry Hoover's federal sentence after 30 years in supermax prison. The former Chicago gang leader still faces state murder charges.
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nvidianews.nvidia.com Top stories ·
NVIDIA Announces Financial Results for First Quarter Fiscal 2026
NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) today reported revenue for the first quarter ended April 27, 2025, of $44.1 billion, up 12% from the previous quarter and up 69% from a year ago.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Todd and Julie Chrisley released from prison following Trump's pardon
Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley were pardoned by Trump and released from prison on Wednesday. Their daughter, Savannah Chrisley, was emotional and thankful for family's reunion.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Chip software stocks sink on report Trump ordered halt to China sales
The instructions come after the U.S. Commerce Department warned companies about using artificial intelligence chips from China's Huawei.
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theacc.com Top stories ·
Matchups Released for 2025-26 Men's Basketball ACC Schedule
The Atlantic Coast Conference today announced the matchups of the league’s 18-game men’s basketball schedule for the 2025-26 season.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
California girls' field championship gets more big rule changes amid trans athlete outrage, Trump's pressure
CIF expanded competitor pool in response to trans athlete's dominance. DOJ probes California's policy, Trump warns of federal funding cuts.
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Top prosecutor says 2 remaining New Orleans jail escapees may be in other cities: "They can't hide forever"
Two inmates — Antoine Massey and Derrick Groves — who escaped from a New Orleans jail nearly two weeks ago may be in other cities, Louisiana's attorney general told CBS News.
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asia.nikkei.com Top stories ·
US moves to revoke Chinese and Hong Kong student visas
Announcement intensifies Trump crackdown on higher education
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Family of suspect in Beanie Babies mansion attack said they tried to warn authorities days before
A woman is in a coma after the attack at the California home.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Russia proposes to hold next talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on June 2
Under pressure from President Donald Trump to end the bloodiest conflict in Europe since World War II, delegates from the warring countries met this month.
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clevelandbrowns.com Top stories ·
A look at quarterback reps in Day 2 of OTAs | OTAs & Minicamp
The Browns hosted honorees of The Keepers Foundation at the OTA session
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federalnewsnetwork.com Top stories ·
DoD ends ‘what you did last week’ email, asks civilians for ideas to cut waste
“It can be big or small. It can be focused on a particular program or on larger Department operations — I invite you to be creative,” Jules Hurst said.