Press review · Monday, 26 May 2025
26 May 2025
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
CNBC Daily Open: 'Reciprocal' tariffs in limbo as U.S. court steps in
Trump has been accused of walking back on his trade policies. Now, a federal court has struck down his "reciprocal" tariffs — the same that Trump put on hold.
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thehackernews.com Tech ·
Chinese APT41 Exploits Google Calendar for Malware Command-and-Control Operations
APT41 used Google Calendar to control TOUGHPROGRESS malware via encrypted events; Google shut it down.
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npr.org Tech ·
Review: 'Nightreign' is a mini supercharged 'Elden Ring' for co-op fanatics
Nightreign shrinks Elden Ring down into intense expeditions that demand tight three-player coordination. It's a joy for co-op fans, but sacrifices the expansiveness that made the original game so compelling.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Stock markets rise in Asia after Trump tariffs blocked by US court – business live
Trump’s tariffs blocked by a federal court in New York
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defenseone.com Top stories ·
Pentagon orders civilian employees to submit money-saving ideas
It’s the last step in the "5 bullet points" weekly email exercise.
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gothamist.com Top stories ·
MTA scores court win as fight over NYC congestion pricing heats up
A federal judge’s order stops the DOT from cutting funds over the MTA’s toll fight.
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US federal court blocks Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs
Ruling from court of international trade in New York comes after slew of lawsuits arguing president exceeded authority
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nhl.com Top stories ·
Projected Lineup: ECF Game 5 vs. FLA | Carolina Hurricanes
Andersen expected to start again as Canes remain without Chatfield and Walker
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nypost.com Top stories ·
Shari Redstone in ‘tough spot’ as Paramount board fears settling with Trump will open Pandora’s box on bribery lawsuits: sources
The Paramount payment could be seen as a bribe to curry favor with the Trump administration and facilitate the Skydance deal.
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searchenginejournal.com Tech ·
Google's CEO Says AI Overviews Website Referrals Are Increasing
Google CEO Sundar Pichai insisted that AI Overviews is not harming the web in an awkward interview that made him appear out of touch
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whitehouse.gov Top stories ·
ICYMI: Trump’s ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill’ promises up to $11,600 wage boost, new jobs
From The National Desk: “President Trump’s proposed tax cuts, encapsulated in the ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill,’ aim to extend the pro-growth and pro-worker
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
Cassie Ventura welcomes 3rd baby with husband Alex Fine
Cassie Ventura and her husband Alex Fine are a family of five.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
More than £1bn earmarked for battlefield tech
The strategic defence review, announced by the government last July, will be published on Monday.
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
US judge says effort to deport Mahmoud Khalil likely unconstitutional
Trump administration has relied on sweeping view of executive power to push for deportation of pro-Palestine students.
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Trump to pardon reality TV couple after daughter's Fox News interview
Julie and Todd Chrisley were convicted of fraud and tax evasion, but will be released after campaigning by their daughter Savannah.
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rollingstone.com Top stories ·
Cassie's Friend Says Sean Combs Threatened to Send Sex Tapes to Parents
Sean Combs threatened to send explicit videos of Cassie to her parents, her friend testified at Combs’ sex trafficking and racketeering trial.
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
Trump erupts when asked about 'TACO trade' ― a new nickname mocking his tariff approach
The acronym stands for \
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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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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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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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engadget.com Tech ·
The Cyberpunk 2077 sequel finally makes it to preproduction
That means it's still a ways off.
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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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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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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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venturebeat.com Tech ·
Mistral launches API for building AI agents that run Python, generate images, perform RAG and more
For professionals like the Lead AI Engineer or Senior AI Engineer, the Mistral Agents API represents a powerful addition to their AI toolkit.
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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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macrumors.com Tech ·
Get the M4 iPad Pro for Its Lowest-Ever Price of $855.04 on Amazon
Amazon is discounting numerous models of Apple's M4 iPad Pro this week, mainly focusing on 11-inch models this time around. Simultaneously,...
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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.