Press review · Monday, 26 May 2025
26 May 2025
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theverge.com Tech ·
Apple is ready to replace Game Center with a more Xbox-like gaming app
Apple could be focusing more on gaming.
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dw.com Top stories ·
Shots fired as Gaza aid group struggles to distribute food – DW – 05/27/2025
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation said one of its aid distribution centers was overrun by a "small number of people." Israeli soldiers fired shots near one of the centers as Palestinians lined up for food.
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macrumors.com Tech ·
iPhone Rumored to Get 200MP Camera Like Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra
Apple is testing a 200-megapixel camera sensor, according to Digital Chat Station, a user with a large following on Chinese social media platform...
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npr.org Top stories ·
A video of the French president's wife shoving him went viral. Here's why it matters
Macron said that the video depicts the couple "joking" and dismissed it as part of a disinformation campaign. Experts say Russian accounts are trying to undermine his image as a strong advocate for the West.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Arkansas town on edge after 'Devil in the Ozarks,' a former police chief and convicted killer, escapes prison
Grant Hardin "should never have had a chance to escape. He’s killed somebody and he’s raped somebody," one resident said.
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nintendoeverything.com Tech ·
Nintendo Switch update 20.1.0 out now, patch notes
Nintendo has just released a brand new version 20.1.0 for all Switch users, and you can read the full patch notes here.
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nytimes.com Top stories ·
Trump Asks Supreme Court to Let Him Send Migrants to South Sudan
Government lawyers said a federal judge in Boston had overstepped his authority by requiring hearings before deportations to countries other than the migrants’ own.
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
2 arrested after jet ski hit-and-run death of Texas teen
Authorities in Texas say two people have been arrested in the death of an 18-year-old who was killed in a jet ski hit-and-run while kayaking over the weekend.
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gematsu.com Tech ·
Kingmakers launches in Early Access on October 8
Medieval third-person shooter / strategy game Kingmakers will launch in Early Access for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on October 8, publisher tinyBuild and developer Redemption Road Games anno…
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Trump asks Supreme Court to remove judge-ordered restrictions on 3rd country deportations
The emergency petition involves migrants headed to South Sudan.
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driveteslacanada.ca Tech ·
Tesla Rolls Out ‘Child Left Alone Detection' Feature in 2025.14.12 Software Update
Tesla has officially rolled out a potentially life-saving feature in its latest vehicle software update, 2025.14.12 – Child Left Alone Detection. The feature, which was first revealed by Tesla engineers in February, is now becoming […]
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Trump Showed Images of ‘Genocide’ in South Africa. One Was From the War in Congo.
During a meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa, President Trump presented images, videos and news clippings that he said were evidence of genocide in South Africa. Fact-checking debunks the claims.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Break-in at Beanie Babies billionaire's California home leaves woman in coma
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office said Russell Maxwell Phay beat a woman at the home and then barricaded himself in an upstairs bathroom.
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9to5google.com Tech ·
Best Memorial Day 2025 deals: Samsung Galaxy gear, Google Pixel, smart TVs, EVs, much more
It is now time to gather up all of this year’s best Memorial Day deals we have spotted thus far....
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Philadelphia mass shooting at Lemon Hill in Fairmount Park leaves 2 dead, 9 wounded. Here's what we know.
A mass shooting in Philadelphia at Lemon Hill in Fairmount Park left two adults dead and nine others injured, including three minors.
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dexerto.com Tech ·
New horror game uses AI to copy you and your teammates’ movements and voices - Dexerto
Mimesis is a terrifying new co-op horror game that features “cutting-edge” AI technology that copies players’ moves and voices.
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npr.org Top stories ·
With 2 New Orleans escapees still loose, a dozen alleged accomplices are arrested
As of Tuesday, there are more alleged accomplices than fugitives. Two of the 10 escapees are still on the run, while a dozen others are charged with helping them either before or after May 16.
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zdnet.com Tech ·
My favorite Memorial Day TV deals 2025: Last chance to save up to $5,000 on big-screen TVs
Memorial Day sales are winding down at major retailers, but you can still save on quality TVs from brands like Sony, LG, and more. These are my expert picks.
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Judge Strikes Down Trump Order Targeting WilmerHale Law Firm
The judge concluded that the firm was targeted over its association with Robert S. Mueller III, and that the order “must be struck down in its entirety.”
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techradar.com Tech ·
These tipped Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 benchmarks aren’t putting a smile on our faces.
Slow speeds and low scores
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Second suspect arrested in alleged NYC Bitcoin torture scheme
Police say the two men kidnapped an Italian businessman and tortured him with a gun, chainsaw and electrical wires for nearly three weeks.
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techcrunch.com Tech ·
Anthropic launches a voice mode for Claude | TechCrunch
Anthropic has begun to roll out a "voice mode" for its Claude chatbot apps.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Trump ally Tuberville announces run for Alabama governor
Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville, backed by President Donald Trump, enters Alabama governor race for 2026, emphasizing his conservative roots and Auburn legacy.
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The Browser Company mulls selling or open sourcing Arc Browser amid AI-focused pivot | TechCrunch
The Browser Company is pivoting away from the Arc Browser to focus on developing a new, AI-powered browser called Dia.
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al.com Top stories ·
It’s official: Tommy Tuberville is running for governor of Alabama
Any Republican who decides to challenge Tuberville will likely have a hard time beating the first term senator.
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wccftech.com Tech ·
Assassin's Creed Shadows Update 1.0.5 Unlocks Pre-Order Bonus Quest For All Players, Includes Dead By Daylight Collaboration And More
Assassin's Creed Shadows next title update will add a new quest to the game, includes a Dead By Daylight collaboration, and more.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Trump to pardon reality TV couple convicted on federal fraud charges
The celebrity pair, known for their roles on the TV show “Chrisley Knows Best,” sought pardons from Trump in February.
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9to5toys.com Tech ·
Best Amazon price ever: 24GB 13-inch M4 MacBook Air now up to $198 off the list price
Update: Amazon has now dropped the price even lower on this Sky Blue 13-inch M4 MacBook Air to $1,201.96 shipped – that’s $198 off and the lowest price we have tracked to date at Amazon. As you’ll know from our master Apple Memorial Day roundup, the M4 MacBook Air was one of the big ticket…
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Trump to pardon reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, convicted of fraud and tax evasion
President Donald Trump has granted many high-profile pardons since returning to the White House, including for individuals convicted of white-collar crimes.
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Google teases Gemini Live update, Material 3 Expressive redesign for Pixel owners
In an email to Pixel owners today, Google is teasing what updates from I/O 2025, like Gemini Live, that they can look forward to...
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semafor.com Top stories ·
Israel’s Netanyahu under pressure from allies over Gaza
The criticism came after the Israeli leader and US President Donald Trump reportedly had a heated phone call about Iran’s nuclear program.
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iclarified.com Tech ·
Apple Turned Down Musk's $5B Starlink Deal — Now the Consequences Are Mounting [Report]
Apple rejected Elon Musk's $5B Starlink offer. A new report details the fallout—including SpaceX challenges, internal resistance, and rising costs.
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Republicans Urge Trump to Put New Sanctions on Russia Amid Ukraine Strikes
A group of G.O.P. senators has grown more vocal about urging penalties on Russia for its aggression against Ukraine, offering a counterpoint to President Trump’s hands-off stance.
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Read-it-later app Pocket is shutting down — here are the best alternatives | TechCrunch
Pocket users have until October 8, 2025, to export their saved articles and other items, including lists, archives, favorites, notes, and highlights.
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Chaos Erupts at Israeli-Backed Aid Distribution Site in Gaza
Starvation looming, desperate Palestinians surged toward an aid center that Israel says was designed to circumvent Hamas.
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androidpolice.com Tech ·
Google’s take on Pinterest might just be another endless scroll trap
Check out Google's new 'Images' tab, its take on Pinterest
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US halts student visa appointments and plans expanded social media vetting
The state department says the policy will have "significant implications" for embassies and consulates.
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theatlantic.com Tech ·
Trump Calls Putin ‘Crazy’—And the Kremlin Shrugs
The Russians continue their bombing while snarking that the American president is too emotional.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Trump announces pardon for Todd and Julie Chrisley after reality TV stars' fraud, tax evasion convictions
President Trump plans to pardon reality stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, convicted of bank fraud and tax evasion, as he revealed in a call with their daughter Savannah.
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Trump Accuses Putin of ‘Playing With Fire’ as He Mulls Sanctions on Russia
It remained to be seen whether President Trump’s latest comments indicated a new aggressive phase against Russia.
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fox5atlanta.com Top stories ·
President Trump to grant full pardons to reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley
Todd and Julie Chrisley, convicted of financial crimes in 2022, have been granted full pardons by President Donald Trump.
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Razer’s Blade 18 laptop price jumps $300, to $3,499.99
The RTX 5090 version has an even bigger price hike.
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npr.org Top stories ·
NPR CEO Katherine Maher on suing Trump administration over order to cut funding : Consider This from NPR
NPR and three public radio stations in Colorado sued President Trump on Tuesday over his executive order that seeks to end federal funding for NPR and PBS. NPR's media correspondent David Folkenflik breaks down the suit, and NPR CEO Katherine Maher answers Mary Louise Kelly's answers about the lawsuit, potential fall out, and future of NPR and public media. And a reminder about how NPR covers news about NPR: All Things Considered host Kelly and media correspondent Folkenflik, as well as the editors and other journalists working on stories about NPR all operate without involvement from corporate officials or news executives.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.
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pocketgamer.biz Tech ·
Apple acquires Sneaky Sasquatch developer RAC7
Apple has acquired Sneaky Sasquatch developer RAC7 for an undisclosed fee.
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King Charles's Canadian speech doesn't mention Donald Trump
There were calls for Canada to remain "strong and free" in what King Charles called a "critical moment".
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videogameschronicle.com Tech ·
Nintendo Switch 2 has ‘no issues’ playing the vast majority of Nintendo Switch games tested so far | VGC
Around 75% of the 15,000+ Switch games have now been tested, and around 170 have issues…
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
State Department to ramp up screening, social media vetting for student visa applicants as interviews paused
The State Department is poised to increase its social media vetting for those applying for student and exchange visitor visas amid the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
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TCL's latest Google TV set has basically no bezels and a major speaker upgrade
TCL just launched its new QM8K series with Google TV and it packs a major speaker upgrade as well as effectively eliminating the bezels.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Trump admin ask SCOTUS to authorize rapid migrant deportations to countries other than their own
The Trump administration is requesting the Supreme Court intervene to block a lower-court ruling blocking its ability to rapidly deport migrants to third-party countries.
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Apple's M4 Mac mini now up to $110 off: 16GB $500, 24GB $890, more
While much of the best Apple deals we tracked for Memorial Day this year are still live and organized for you right here, this morning we are adding something new to the list – the M4 Mac mini. Amazon is now serving up some on-page coupons, one of which has the most affordable configuration with…