Press review · Monday, 26 May 2025
26 May 2025
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Trump and China's Xi will likely talk very soon, White House official says
A call between President Donald Trump and China's Xi Jinping could help deescalate trade tensions that have grown increasingly heated in the past week.
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thetimes.com Top stories ·
Greta Thunberg’s Gaza trip mocked by Lindsey Graham
Graham responded to news about the climate activist sailing to the strip with other campaigners by writing on Twitter: ‘Hope Greta and her friends can swim!’
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gamingbible.com Tech ·
Steam drops free download for one of 2024's biggest games
Steam has a free download for one of 2024's biggest and best games.
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msuspartans.com Top stories ·
MSU Taps J Batt As Next Director of Athletics - Michigan State University Athletics
EAST LANSING, Mich -- Michigan State University President Kevin M. Guskiewicz, Ph.D., with the support of the Board of Trustees, has selected J Batt as the u...
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nypost.com Top stories ·
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ defense attorneys slammed for ‘harassing’ sex assault accuser with ‘humiliating’ questions at bombshell trial
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ lawyers were slammed by prosecutors for “harassing the witness” Monday as they bombarded a former assistant accusing the music mogul of rape with pointed questions and insinuati…
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polygon.com Tech ·
Here’s what Pokémon Scarlet and Violet look like running on Switch 2
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet look a lot better on Switch 2
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ign.com Tech ·
Elden Ring Nightreign Patch 1.01.1 Nerfs Solo Mode Difficulty, Fixes Bugs, and Makes More Balance Changes - IGN
FromSoftware has released Elden Ring Nightreign update 1.01.1, the game’s first since launch, and with it made single-player mode a lot easier. Check out the patch notes.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Emmanuel Macron waxwork stolen from French museum by activists
The activists hid the waxwork under a blanket before taking it out through an emergency exit, reports say.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Orbán and Le Pen cheer Karol Nawrocki’s election as Polish president
Far-right leaders congratulate nationalist candidate as result deals blow to Donald Tusk’s pro-EU agenda
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news.blizzard.com Tech ·
Heroes of the Storm Live Patch Notes - June 2, 2025
New patch arrived to celebrate 10 Year Anniversary of Heroes of the Storm! Read on for more information.
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carscoops.com Tech ·
Bentley’s Fastest SUV Loses 4 Cylinders But Drifts At The Press Of A Button | Carscoops
Despite skipping electrification, the new Bentayga Speed delivers more power than its predecessor
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deadline.com Top stories ·
Disney Laying Off Hundreds In TV & Film Entertainment, Corporate Finance
Layoffs are underway at the Walt Disney Company on Monday, with several hundred employees impacted globally. The bulk are at Disney Entertainment.
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people.com Top stories ·
She Has Testified Through Tears That Diddy Abused Her. His Lawyers Call It a '#MeToo Money Grab'
Diddy's defense attorney grilled his former employee Mia for the second day on Monday
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epi.org Top stories ·
The upside-down priorities of the House budget: Adding significantly to debt while reducing incomes for the bottom 40%
As economists who have devoted our careers to researching how economies can grow and how the benefits of this growth can be translated into broadly shared prosperity and security, we have grave concerns about the budget reconciliation bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on May 22, 2025. The most acute and immediate damage…
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texastribune.org Top stories ·
It’s the last day of the Texas Legislature. Here’s what they did.
The Legislature is wrapping up without the same drama that defined the end of the last two sessions, with state GOP leaders checking off nearly everything on their to-do lists.
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gamingbible.com Tech ·
PlayStation Plus new free game is the service's first 'AAAA'
The first "AAAA" game ever developed just landed on PlayStation Plus.
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macrumors.com Tech ·
Apple Shares New 'Sleek Peek' Teaser Ahead of WWDC 2025 Next Week
WWDC 2025 is just one week away, with Apple's opening keynote scheduled to begin on Monday, June 9 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time. Ahead of the annual...
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polygon.com Tech ·
Switch 2 pre-orders are getting cancelled days before launch
Switch 2 pre-order buyers beware, as many retailers are suddenly cancelling these reservations
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lifehacker.com Tech ·
Today's NYT Strands Hints (and Answer) for Monday, June 2, 2025
If you’re looking for hints and answers for Strands for Monday, June 2, 2025, read on—I’ll share some clues and tips, and finally the solution to the puzzle with the theme “On the vine.”
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mynintendonews.com Tech ·
Resident Evil 9 could be set for reveal at Summer Game Fest
The next mainline Resident Evil game Resident Evil 9 could be unveiled as early as this week at the Summer Game Fest. This news comes from notable Resident Evil insider Dusk Golem who says they are 95%
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kotaku.com Tech ·
While Many Elden Ring Nightreign Players Are Getting Utterly Demolished, Some Are Already Pulling Off Incredible Stunts
FromSoftware's multiplayer RPG has been destroying newcomers
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netcarshow.com Tech ·
Bentley Bentayga Speed (2026)
Distinctive exterior features of the new Bentley Bentayga Speed include dark tint brightware, bright chrome Speed badges on the leading edge of the front doors...
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arstechnica.com Tech ·
Samsung could drop Google Gemini in favor of Perplexity for Galaxy S26
This move would reduce Samsung’s reliance on Google.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
White House 'close to the finish line' on some trade deals, says Treasury official
President Donald Trump in April paused his reciprocal tariffs on most U.S. trade partners for 90 days, pushing implementation of the steep levies to early July.
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nbcphiladelphia.com Top stories ·
Man killed in shooting near bars in Center City Philly
Police are investigating after a man was killed by being shot in the stomach in an incident that happened in Center City.
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
Canadian wildfire smoke poses threat to several US states
As hundreds of wildfires continue to burn in Canada, the smoke from the flames is bringing potentially dangerous air quality to parts of the United States.
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Israel warned ‘weaponising’ Gaza aid equals crimes against humanity
Israeli forces continue to pound Gaza as outrage grows over the killings of starving Palestinians seeking food aid.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Trump-backed conservative Karol Nawrocki wins Poland's presidential election
The outcome of the close race indicates that Poland can be expected to take a more populist and nationalist path under its new leader.
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hearthstone.blizzard.com Tech ·
Adventure Calls from the Lost City of Un’Goro, Hearthstone’s Next Expansion
A powerful new keyword, the return of Quests, and danger untold await in the Lost City of Un’Goro!
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techcrunch.com Tech ·
Samsung may incorporate Perplexity's AI tech in its phones | TechCrunch
Samsung is closing in on an investment in AI search startup Perplexity that would also see the Korean tech giant incorporating the AI company's tech into its devices.
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npr.org Top stories ·
A Manson Family member was recommended for parole again. But she's not free just yet
Patricia Krenwinkel was 21 when she participated in the August 1969 murders. Her parole recommendation would need to be approved by Gov. Gavin Newsom, who rejected the last one in 2022.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Treasury yields tick higher as China says U.S. breached trade deal
U.S. Treasury yields moved higher as investors monitored tariff updates, including deteriorating relations with China and a legal battle with a trade court.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Months after a martial law crisis, South Koreans will elect a new president
Whoever is elected, the new president will have little time for celebration.
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androidpolice.com Tech ·
Google may finally add a manual Now Playing shortcut to Pixel phones
A manual shortcut for Now Playing might be coming to Google Pixel's Quick Settings
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foxbusiness.com Top stories ·
Jamie Dimon warns US debt and deficits are a growing problem
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon highlighted the risks of rising U.S. debt and deficits, and he called for reforms to ensure economic growth and program sustainability.
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China says US has 'severely violated' tariffs truce
The comments come after Trump said on Friday that China had "totally violated its agreement with us".
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You Can Buy Nearly Two New GTDs For This Old Mustang's Price | Carscoops
A rare 1970 muscle car just stunned auction watchers by selling far above value, despite never turning a single competitive lap
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nintendolife.com Tech ·
Video: 27 Exciting New Games Coming To Nintendo Switch 1 & 2 In June 2025
Mario Kart! Welcome Tour! Split Fiction!
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popularmechanics.com Tech ·
Editors Say This Electric Lawnmower Is Nearly Perfect. Now It’s Almost $500 Off.
Amazon is the only place offering two batteries at this price, too.
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purexbox.com Tech ·
Summer Game Fest Schedule: Your Complete Guide To Every Xbox Event In June 2025
Xbox Showcase, SGF and so much more!
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9to5mac.com Tech ·
Apple teases iOS 26 redesign at WWDC: 'Sleek peek' - 9to5Mac
We’re just one week away from WWDC 2025, which kicks off on Monday, June 9 with Apple’s keynote. Ahead of...
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
People are cooking at home at the highest levels since start of pandemic, according to Campbell's
"Consumers are cooking at home at the highest levels since early 2020," the Campbell's CEO said Monday.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
ICE arrest of H.S. student sends shockwaves through a Massachusetts town
The 18-year-old is in immigration detention after being arrested on graduation weekend in Milford, southwest of Boston, where he's attended school since he was 6, friends said.
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polygon.com Tech ·
PS5 shooter goes from 5 players to bestseller after devs defend game
Hypercharge suddenly has become a PS5 top-seller
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nhl.com Top stories ·
Lightning sign forward Yanni Gourde to a six-year contract | Tampa Bay Lightning
Gourde skated in 21 contests with the Bolts, collecting 13 assists and 14 points with a plus-four rating this season
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utilitydive.com Top stories ·
DOE orders Constellation to delay retiring 760 MW to ease PJM ‘emergency’
The U.S. Department of Energy partly based its action on a PJM Interconnection warning that it may need to call on demand response resources to keep the lights on under extreme conditions this summer.
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PSG’s Champions League win was thrilling. It was still sportswashing | Jonathan Wilson
After years as a directionless collection of celebrity footballers, PSG are a true team now. But they still represent one of the sport’s darkest trends
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How Ukraine carried out daring 'Spider Web' attack on Russian bombers
On 1 June, more than 100 Ukrainian drones struck strategic targets deep into Russia in an elaborate and audacious operation.
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decrypt.co Tech ·
The Biggest Games Releasing in June 2025 - Decrypt
June is stacked: The Nintendo Switch 2 drops with 20+ games, while Death Stranding 2 and Dune: Awakening bring the heat to PS5 and PC.
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eurogamer.net Tech ·
Switch 2 US preorders reportedly cancelled by major retailers
A number of would-be customers across the pond in the United States have experienced unexpected Switch 2 cancellations.