Things You Might Not Have Heard – Tuesday, May 20 2025

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  • TRUMP AND PUTIN HOLD HIGH-STAKES CALL OVER THE WAR IN UKRAINE: President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a significant phone call to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine. Trump announced that ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine would commence “immediately,” though no formal agreement was reached. Despite Trump’s threats of new sanctions, the Kremlin maintains its firm stance on the conflict.
  • WENDY MCMAHON STEPS DOWN AS PRESIDENT AND CEO OF CBS NEWS AND MEDIA VENTURES: Wendy McMahon has stepped down from her role as President and CEO of CBS News and Stations and CBS Media Ventures. Her resignation comes as CBS’s parent company, Paramount Global, faces a $20 billion lawsuit from former President Trump related to a “60 Minutes” segment. McMahon cited disagreements with the company’s direction as her reason for leaving.
  • REGENERON TO ACQUIRE 23ANDME AND ITS GENETIC DATA FOR $256 MILLION: Biotech firm Regeneron has announced its acquisition of genetic testing company 23andMe for $256 million following 23andMe’s bankruptcy filing. The deal includes access to 23andMe’s vast genetic database of over 15 million users, raising privacy concerns. Regeneron has pledged to uphold existing privacy agreements and will work with a court-appointed ombudsman to ensure ethical data handling.
  • REDDIT BANS ANTI-NATALIST GROUP FOLLOWING PALM SPRINGS EXPLOSION: Reddit has banned the r/Efilism community, which promoted anti-natalist views, following an explosion at a fertility clinic in Palm Springs. The FBI linked the bombing to the group’s ideology, prompting Reddit to remove the subreddit for violating its policies against promoting violence.
  • WORLD PRESS PHOTO SUSPENDS CREDIT OF ICONIC ‘NAPALM GIRL’ VIETNAM WAR IMAGE: World Press Photo has suspended the attribution of the famous “Napalm Girl” photograph, traditionally credited to Nick Ut, after new evidence questioned its authorship. The image, depicting a young girl fleeing a napalm attack during the Vietnam War, has been a symbol of the conflict’s horrors. The organization is conducting a thorough review to determine the true photographer.
  • SESAME STREET SECURES NEW HOME WITH NETFLIX IN MAJOR STREAMING DEAL: “Sesame Street” will now stream on Netflix following funding cuts to public broadcasting by the Trump administration. The new partnership ensures that the show’s 56th season and over 90 hours of past episodes will be available on Netflix, PBS, and the PBS Kids app simultaneously. This move aims to preserve the show’s educational mission while expanding its global reach.
  • KASH PATEL AND DAN BONGINO CLAIM JEFFREY EPSTEIN TOOK HIS OWN LIFE: FBI Director Kash Patel and Deputy Director Dan Bongino have publicly stated that Jeffrey Epstein’s death was a suicide, countering widespread conspiracy theories. They based their conclusion on a review of the case file, dismissing claims of foul play.
  • CAT CAUGHT SMUGGLING DRUGS INTO COSTA RICAN PRISON IN BIZARRE INCIDENT: Authorities in Costa Rica intercepted a cat attempting to smuggle drugs into the Pococí Penitentiary. The feline had packages containing marijuana and heroin strapped to its body. The cat has been handed over to animal health services, and an investigation is underway to identify those responsible for the smuggling attempt.
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