Press review · Monday, 26 May 2025
26 May 2025
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bbc.com Top stories ·
French Open 2025 results: Aryna Sabalenka beats Iga Swiatek to reach Roland Garros final
Top seed Aryna Sabalenka moves a step closer to a maiden French Open title with victory over four-time champion Iga Swiatek in a blockbuster semi-final.
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theatlantic.com Top stories ·
Trump Tries to Blame the Colorado Attack on ‘Open Border’ Policies
The reality of the suspect’s immigration status is more complex than the president and his aides have portrayed.
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
David Jolly, a Trump critic, former GOP congressman, to run for governor as Democrat
A former Republican congressman and vocal critic of Donald Trump says he wants to become governor in the president’s adopted home state of Florida, and he’s running as a Democrat
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dsogaming.com Tech ·
First Patch for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Released
Bethesda released today the first post-launch update for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, and shared its full patch notes.
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windowscentral.com Tech ·
Here is every PC and Xbox game shown during Sony's PlayStation State of Play June 2025
Here are all the games from the June 2025 PlayStation State of Play that are also coming to Xbox and PC.
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techcrunch.com Tech ·
How to watch Apple's WWDC 2025 keynote | TechCrunch
Apple is expected to unveil changes to its operating systems iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS at its Worldwide Developers Conference.
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Russian drone strike kills 5 as Moscow pledges response to Ukraine attacks
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov says Russia will respond to recent Ukrainian attacks when its military sees fit.
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nytimes.com Top stories ·
Judge Blocks Deportation of Family of Suspect in Colorado Attack
Lawyers for the wife and children of the man charged with attacking an event supporting hostages in Gaza filed a lawsuit on Wednesday seeking their release.
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npr.org Top stories ·
OpenAI takes down covert operations tied to China and other countries
The company said China and other nations are covertly trying to use chatbots to influence opinion around the world. In one case, operatives also used the tools to write internal performance reports.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Endorses Zohran Mamdani as Top Choice for Mayor
The New York City congresswoman said she would list Adrienne Adams second on her Democratic primary ballot and urged the left to unite to defeat Andrew Cuomo.
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Supreme Court Blocks Mexico’s Suit Against U.S. Gunmakers
The case focused on whether the Mexican government could legally sue U.S. manufacturers over claims that they shared blame for violence by drug cartels.
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nintendoeverything.com Tech ·
Batman: Arkham Knight Nintendo Switch port is significantly improved on Switch 2
While Batman: Arkham Knight was a mess on Nintendo Switch, it's now been found that the game is significantly better on Switch 2.
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theconversation.com Top stories ·
In pardoning reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, Trump taps into a sense of persecution felt by his conservative Christian base
The pardons strike home for his right-wing religious supporters, many of whom think that Democrats will do anything to quash their faith.
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Immigration courts dismissing cases of Venezuelan migrants sent to El Salvador: Attorneys
The immigration cases of some Venezuelan migrants deported to El Salvador have been dismissed, raising concern from advocates who say the move violates due process.
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Aftermath of Ukraine drone strike on Russian airfields shown in satellite imagery
The aftermath of a Ukrainian drone strike on Russian airspaces is shown in satellite imagery.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
UC Berkeley researchers team up for first-of-its-kind lawsuit over Trump funding cuts
University of California staff hope to use a class action lawsuit to restore their research funding.
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Supreme Court rejects Mexico lawsuit against US gunmakers
The suit accused gunmakers of contributing to Mexico's gun violence struggles and challenged a US shield law.
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uploadvr.com Tech ·
Meta's Ultralight Headset With Puck Could Be Around $1000
The ultralight headset with a tethered puck that Meta plans to launch next year will cost "less than $1000", The Wall Street Journal reports.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Procter & Gamble to cut 7,000 jobs as part of broader restructuring
CFO Andre Schulten said more details about the job cuts will be shared on the company's fiscal fourth-quarter earnings call in July.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Unanimous Supreme Court sides with Catholic Charities in Wisconsin case
A unanimous Supreme Court ruled that Catholic Charities can opt out of participating in a state unemployment compensation program in Wisconsin.
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theverge.com Tech ·
Meta’s reportedly shopping for exclusive content on its upcoming VR headset
What kind of VR spinoffs can Meta’s millions buy?
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
US jobless claims surge as tariffs cloud economic outlook
The number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits increased more than expected last week, suggesting layoffs were rising.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Supreme Court sides with straight Ohio woman who claimed workplace discrimination
The court unanimously sided with an Ohio woman who claimed she was discriminated against at work because she is straight.
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nypost.com Top stories ·
Procter & Gamble slashing 7K jobs, exiting brands as tariffs roil consumer goods giant
The job cuts amount to about 6% of its workforce, which P&G characterized as part of its ongoing strategy.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
China hits back at Trump, saying U.S. actions 'severely undermine' trade truce
President Donald Trump said last week that China had “totally violated” an agreement reached last month in Geneva, which Beijing rejected as “groundless.”
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economist.com Top stories ·
Politics | Jun 7th 2025 Edition
The world this week
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npr.org Top stories ·
Unanimous Supreme Court rules against Mexico in guns case
The Court dismissed Mexico's claim that U.S. gun manufacturers aided and abetted the pipeline of weapons from the U.S. to Mexican drug cartels.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Supreme Court rules that Catholic groups were unlawfully barred from a religious tax exemption
Officials in Wisconsin said groups linked to the Catholic Church were not eligible for an exemption from the state's unemployment assistance tax.
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fox4news.com Top stories ·
Procter & Gamble cutting up to 7,000 jobs amid tariffs, consumer uncertainty
Procter & Gamble, the maker of Tide detergent and Pampers diapers, says it will cut up to 7,000 jobs over the next two years.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Judge blocks deportation of Boulder attacker's family
A federal judge on Wednesday ordered the government to immediately halt deportation proceedings against the wife and five children of a man charged in the firebombing attack in Boulder, Colorado, responding to what the judge called an urgent situation to ensure the protection of the family's constitutional rights.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Sen. Ron Johnson says Trump's megabill 'doesn't have a chance of passing' Senate
Republican Sen. Ron Johnson told NPR that President Trump's domestic policy bill — which narrowly passed the House — will not pass the Senate in its current form because it will "skyrocket" the deficit.
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dw.com Top stories ·
How the fragile US-China trade truce is unraveling – DW – 06/05/2025
Donald Trump has accused Beijing of breaching last month's deal to cut steep tit-for-tat tariffs. Could a much-awaited call between the US and Chinese presidents break the deadlock?
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Russia warns it will respond to Ukraine drone attacks ‘how and when’ it sees fit
Kremlin comments seem to confirm reports Putin told Trump Moscow was obliged to hit back
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mynintendonews.com Tech ·
Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World available today
The Joy-Con 2 controllers are snapped in place, the bigger, bolder screen is lit up, and Mario and friends are revving their rides for the biggest Mario Kart yet. It’s official: the Nintendo Switch 2…
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A private company wants to build a city on the moon. But it has to land a probe first
A private space exploration company based in Japan, ispace, wants to see people living on the moon by 2040.
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engadget.com Tech ·
How to buy the Nintendo Switch 2: Current in-stock availability on consoles and games
Here's all the latest information on how to buy the Switch 2 and where you can get one.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Federal appeals court throws roadblock at Trump's education reform agenda
Legal battle continues as court rejects temporary stay request in Department of Education closure case, ruling against mass employee termination.
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adweek.com Top stories ·
Procter & Gamble Set to Cut 7,000 Jobs Globally Over Next 2 Years
The cuts will be part of a broader restructuring program that P&G is currently undertaking.
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ft.com Top stories ·
Nintendo set to sell out Switch 2 console at global launch
Mario fans queue at midnight store openings after games company apologises for failing to meet pre-order demand
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ft.com Top stories ·
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping held phone call on Thursday, Chinese state media reports
Conversation comes amid simmering trade tensions between world’s two largest economies
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nintendoeverything.com Tech ·
One GameStop store stapled receipts onto Nintendo Switch 2 boxes, ruining the system in the process
Fan shows how one GameStop store ruined Nintendo Switch 2 systems by stapling receipts to the box.
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propublica.org Top stories ·
“The Intern in Charge”: Meet the 22-Year-Old Trump’s Team Picked to Lead Terrorism Prevention
One year out of college and with no apparent national security expertise, Thomas Fugate is the Department of Homeland Security official tasked with overseeing the government’s main hub for combating violent extremism.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Russia drone strike kills 5 in Ukraine after Putin promised retaliation in Trump call
At least five people, including a 1-year-old, were killed in a Russian attack on Ukraine just hours after a phone call between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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US supreme court sides with heterosexual woman in ‘reverse discrimination’ case
Marlean Ames argued she was denied a promotion at a state agency because she is heterosexual
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nintendolife.com Tech ·
Video: Super Mario Odyssey Shines On Switch 2 In This Side-By-Side Graphics Comparison
No Cap(py)
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ign.com Tech ·
Baldur’s Gate 1 and 2 Shadow-Drop on Xbox Game Pass as Part of Impressive June 2025 Lineup That Also Includes Crash Bandicoot 4 - IGN
Microsoft has announced Wave 1 of the June 2025 Xbox Game Pass lineup, which includes a shadow-drop of Baldur’s Gate 1 and 2.
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Today's Best Deals: A 480Hz Gaming Monitor Hits Record Low Price — Plus Huge Savings on Routers, AC Units & More - IGN
Grab discounted Switch 2 accessories ahead of the launch tomorrow
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gsmarena.com Tech ·
Images show vivo X Fold5's thickness compared to iPhone 16 Pro Max
It is lighter than the X Fold3. vivo unveiled the X Fold3 last March, and its successor - called X Fold5 instead of Fold4 - is coming soon. vivo recently...
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venturebeat.com Tech ·
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang sings praises of processor in Nintendo Switch 2
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, a key supplier for the hybrid console, sang the praises of the Switch 2 and its main processor today.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Biden-era White House reporters express disbelief on Karine Jean-Pierre's sudden party switch
White House reporters express disbelief over Karine Jean-Pierre's departure from the Democratic Party and new book, with one saying they "have to pick my jaw up from the floor."