Here’s a look at what made news on May 12, 2025.

• **”Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Surprising Journey”**: Sean “Diddy” Combs, once celebrated as the “bad boy of entertainment”, now finds himself embroiled in controversy. Just a few years ago, he received the key to New York City, but his reputation has since been marred by serious allegations.
• **”Mavericks Secure Top Draft Pick”**: Following the departure of Luka Dončić, the Dallas Mavericks may have found their new star. The team secured the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft lottery, paving the way for them to potentially select Cooper Flagg.
• **”Edan Alexander Released by Hamas”**: Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander, who was captured by Hamas during an attack on 7 October, has been released. His release came as a result of direct negotiations between the U.S. and Hamas.
• **”Episcopal Church Refuses to Assist Resettlement of White South African Refugees”**: The Episcopal Church is refusing a federal directive to help resettle white South African refugees, citing its commitment to racial justice and reconciliation.
• **”Biden’s Campaign Impact on Harris”**: According to former campaign aide David Plouffe, Joe Biden’s delayed decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential race significantly harmed Kamala Harris’s bid for the presidency.
• **”Exclusive Dinner with President Trump for Crypto Buyers”**: The top 220 buyers of a Donald Trump-sponsored cryptocurrency won an exclusive dinner with the president, sparking allegations that he’s using his position to enrich his family business.
• **”Tragic Accident in Washington National Park”**: Three climbers from suburban Seattle were tragically killed when their equipment failed during a descent in North Cascades national park.
• **”Trump’s Attempt to Oust CPB Board Members”**: President Trump’s attempt to end federal funding to PBS and NPR through an executive order has sparked controversy.
• **”Shocking Trial Allegations Against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs”**: Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing shocking allegations of coercing women into sexual encounters and blackmailing them with compromising videos.
• **”Hollywood Ambassadors Request Trump to Extend Tax Incentives”**: Major studios and labor unions, including Donald Trump’s Hollywood ambassadors, have requested the president to extend tax incentives for film and television productions.
• **”Hasan Piker’s Encounter with US Border Agents”**: Progressive political commentator Hasan Piker was questioned by US Customs and Border Protection agents about his opinions on Donald Trump and Israeli war policy.
• **”Trump’s Presidential Gifts”**: President Trump has received a jet from Qatar, sparking discussions on the protocols regarding presidential gifts.
• **”Trump’s Plan to Slash Drug Prices”**: President Trump announced a bold executive order to lower the price of pharmaceuticals in the U.S.
• **”Illinois Protects Autism Data”**: Illinois became the first state to block the federal government from accessing personal health data related to autism, a move seen as a direct rebuke to the Trump administration.
• **”Economic Anxiety Under Trump”**: The Guardian’s poll reveals that economic anxiety under the Trump presidency is causing Americans to reconsider major life events.
• **”Trump’s DOJ Picks Denied Library of Congress Access”**: Two senior Justice Department officials appointed by President Trump were denied access to the Library of Congress.
• **”DOJ Official Joins Library of Congress”**: Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche has taken on an additional role as acting librarian of Congress.
• **”Trump’s Tariff Retreat”**: President Trump’s partial retreat on his trade policy could have significant implications for US-China relations.
• **”Shocking Odometer Fraud on Used Car”**: A buyer’s experience with odometer fraud on a used car has been revealed, highlighting the risks associated with purchasing second-hand vehicles.