Press review · Monday, 26 May 2025
26 May 2025
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nytimes.com Top stories ·
Japan Will Spend $6.3 Billion to Shield Its Economy From Trump’s Tariffs
Lawmakers approved a plan to help companies and consumers as officials bargain in Washington for relief from debilitating auto levies.
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hotcars.com Tech ·
Cleaning This $4M Valkyrie Is So Tricky, You Might Just Leave It Parked
Even with $4 million and a secret engineer briefing, washing this Valkyrie is no casual Sunday chore.
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politico.eu Top stories ·
Paris and Berlin join EU calls for crackdown on Hungary over pride ban
The move comes as EU diplomats warn the bloc is inching closer to deploying its “nuclear option” against Hungary.
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npr.org Top stories ·
3 more escapees from a New Orleans jail are caught, leaving 2 at large, officials say
Three more of the 10 inmates who escaped from a New Orleans jail earlier this month were re-arrested Monday in two different states after more than a week on the lam, authorities said.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Israel-Gaza war: US-backed aid group starts operations despite UN objections
Moves by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation follow the resignation of its executive director over concerns the operation could not adhere to ‘humanitarian principles’
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dw.com Top stories ·
Germany's Merz: No more range limits for weapons to Ukraine – DW – 05/26/2025
Along with Ukraine's other key Western backers, Germany has lifted range restrictions on the weapons it sends to Kyiv to fight Russia. The Kremlin has called it a "dangerous" move.
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gematsu.com Tech ·
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake adds Switch 2 version, launches October 30
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store on October 30 for $59.99, publisher Square Enix and developer…
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euronews.com Top stories ·
EU tariff offer still on the table, says EU Commission
Despite pressure over the weekend from the US, the EU said its offer on tariffs remains in play. #EuropeNews
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gamingbible.com Tech ·
Xbox quietly giving away critically acclaimed game completely free
This free game is only available to grab for free until tomorrow, so act fast
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ft.com Top stories ·
Gaza Humanitarian Foundation says aid deliveries have begun
Agency ships supplies as Israeli military continues offensive in shattered Palestinian enclave
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Karl-Anthony Towns’ Game 3 gem — a gift to his late mother
Towns didn’t just save the Knicks’ season on Sunday. He honored his mom.
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the-sun.com Tech ·
China claims 'spy' laser can read text smaller than rice grain from a mile away
SCIENTISTS in China claim they have developed a laser that can read millimetre-sized text from nearly a mile away. That’s smaller than a grain of rice. The researchers say the new laser-based…
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Carlo Ancelotti: Brazil 'best in the world', says new national team boss
New Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti says he is "honoured and proud to lead the best team in the world" and targets winning the 2026 World Cup.
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nbcphiladelphia.com Top stories ·
2 dead, 9 hurt in mass shooting in Fairmount Park, Philly police say
At least two people were killed and nine others were hurt in a mass shooting at Fairmount Park on Monday, May 26, police said.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Horner: Changes to circuit needed at Monaco
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believes the only way to bring about better racing at Monaco is to change the layout of the circuit.
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Tuesday Briefing: U.S. and E.U. Talk Trade
Plus, defining Sweden’s culture.
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9to5google.com Tech ·
What’s new in Android's May 2025 Google System Updates [U: 5/26]
The monthly “Google System Release Notes” primarily detail what’s new in Play services, Play Store, and Play system update across...
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independent.co.uk Top stories ·
Escaped inmates captured as manhunt continues
The extensive search has been ongoing for 10 inmates who escaped via a hole behind a toilet
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nypost.com Top stories ·
To end the war in Ukraine, make Beijing’s bankrolling of Russia’s war machine hurt
If President Trump wants a true end to the war in Ukraine, he needs to unleash secondary sanctions on those who are keeping Russia’s war machine chugging.
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
Volvo Cars cutting 3,000 jobs to reduce costs
Sweden-based Volvo Cars is eliminating 3,000 positions as part of a cost-cutting program as the automotive industry faces challenges from trade tensions and economic uncertainty
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zeenews.india.com Top stories ·
Operation Sindoor: Key Lessons India Must Learn To Tackle Modern Warfare Threats
One of the important lessons the military offensive gave is the changing nature battlefield.
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thedailybeast.com Top stories ·
Putin Threatens to ‘Throttle’ Big Tech Firms Like Zoom and Microsoft
His comments came after Trump blasted Putin as “absolutely CRAZY” over the war in Ukraine.
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rollingstone.com Top stories ·
Jennifer Lopez Kisses Three Dancers During Top Hits Dance Intro at 2025 AMAs
Jennifer Lopez performed at the 2025 American Music Awards, where she also returned as host for the first time since 2015.
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Hamas agrees to a Gaza ceasefire, sources say; US and Israel reject offer
Sources say Hamas agreed to a US plan for a 60-day truce and release of 10 captives, but Washington denies the claim.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
CNBC Daily Open: Europe is already responding to Trump tariffs
French President Emmanuel Macron visiting Vietnam and Swedish automaker Volvo Cars laying off employees are both, in some ways, responses to Trump tariffs.
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Venezuela's ruling party claims election win as opposition boycotts
President Maduro's party will now control all but one state after a vote the opposition called a "farce".
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sammobile.com Tech ·
One UI 8 brings a Running Coach for personalized training plans
One UI 8 brings a new Running Coach feature, which will provide guidance and help users get the most out of their runs.
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One UI 8 beta: Which Galaxy S25 series phones will be supported?
The big question is whether the Galaxy S25 Edge will be included in the One UI 8 beta program along with the base, Plus, and Ultra models.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Panthers miss Reinhart, Mikkola, Greer in G4 loss
The Panthers were without a trio of injured players Monday night -- Sam Reinhart, Niko Mikkola and A.J. Greer -- as the Hurricanes pushed the Eastern Conference finals to a Game 5.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
China's industrial profit growth accelerates in April as Beijing's policy measures cushion tariff impact
Cumulative profits at major industrial firms climbed 3% in April, brushing off the impact from prohibitive U.S. tariffs and persistent deflationary pressures.
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Jalen Brunson in awe of Karl-Anthony Towns’ epic Knicks fourth quarter
Jalen Brunson had a front-row seat to the Karl-Anthony Towns show, and he was just as impressed as everyone else.
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deadline.com Top stories ·
All Of Jennifer Lopez’s Outfits As Host Of The 2025 American Music Awards
Jennifer Lopez put on a stunning fashion show throughout the night as she hosted the 2025 American Music Awards.
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ft.com Top stories ·
EU to keep calm and carry on in trade talks after Trump tariff reprieve
Also in this newsletter: Brussels strains to lower the Russian oil price cap
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One UI 8 leak reveals Samsung Reminder's new design
A new leak has revealed the new design that the Samsung Reminder app will get with the upcoming One UI 8.0 update.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Who won American Music Awards for 2025? See the full winners list here
Here is the full list of nominees and winners of the 2025 American Music Awards.
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zdnet.com Tech ·
I replaced my Ring with this outdoor security camera - and there's no subscription required
The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro provides AI-powered visual recognition technology with a host of home security features - and it's on sale now.
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Chinese-owned Volvo Cars to cut 3,000 white collar jobs
The firm's boss pointed to the "challenging period" faced by the industry as a reason for the layoffs.
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Trump says he's pardoning Scott Jenkins, a sheriff convicted of taking $75,000 in bribes
President Donald Trump says he is pardoning Scott Jenkins, a former Virginia sheriff who was sentenced to 10 years in prison for allegedly making several businessmen sheriff's deputies in exchange for cash.
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Churchill photo thief sentenced to two years in Canadian jail
'The Roaring Lion' - one of the 20th century's most iconic images - was stolen from a hotel in Ottawa.
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cornellsun.com Top stories ·
No. 1 Men’s Lacrosse Wins Over No. 2 Maryland, Takes National Title for First Time Since 1977
“No one ever had any doubt,” said senior goalkeeper Wyatt Knust. “Everyone believed the entire way, and that focus got us to where we needed to be.”
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variety.com Top stories ·
American Music Awards Winners 2025: Billie Eilish Sweeps in All Seven Nominated Categories, Beyoncé and Eminem Take Home Two Apiece
Billie Eilish, Beyoncé and Eminem took home trophies at the 2025 American Music Awards. Check out the full winners list.
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6abc.com Top stories ·
Mass shooting in Fairmount Park leaves 2 dead and at least 8 others wounded
A mass shooting on Monday night in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park left two people dead and at least eight others wounded.
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forbes.com Tech ·
Google’s Gmail Upgrade—Why You Need This New Email Address
This completely changes your email account — what to know.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Asia-Pacific markets mostly fall as investors assess Trump's tariff plans
U.S. futures jumped as investors welcomed Trump's postponement of tariffs on European Union imports.
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eventhubs.com Tech ·
Guilty Gear Strive Version 1.46 patch notes released ahead of Unika's launch
We're just a few hours away from Unika's trailer releasing for Guilty Gear Strive, but we can already see what else she's going to be bringing with her to the game.Arc System Works has released the ...
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macrumors.com Tech ·
WhatsApp Teases Long-Awaited iPad App
The popular messaging app WhatsApp has teased a long-awaited iPad app, which would be offered alongside its existing iPhone and Mac apps. The...
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How to Watch the 2025 American Music Awards Online
The 2025 American Music Awards will air live on Monday, May 26 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. Here's how to watch the AMAs live online streaming.
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businessinsider.com Tech ·
Meta chief AI scientist Yann LeCun says current AI models lack 4 key human traits
Yann LeCun, Meta's chief AI scientist, says if AI is going to adopt important human traits, it needs to be trained differently.
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theconversation.com Tech ·
Is it OK to leave device chargers plugged in all the time? An expert explains
‘Vampire power’ is real.
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fox8live.com Top stories ·
Search enters second week for 5 escaped inmates from Orleans jail
The search for five escapees from Orleans Parish jail enters a second week as experts warn the men may grow more desperate