Here’s a look at what made news on May 16, 2025.

• Boeing is likely to avoid prosecution in a fraud case related to two fatal crashes of its 737 Max jet that resulted in 346 deaths. The US Department of Justice is reportedly considering a non-prosecution agreement.
• The UK-based Character Group, manufacturer of Peppa Pig and Fireman Sam toys, is facing trading uncertainty with the US due to paused shipments of Chinese-made products, a result of Trump’s tariffs.
• R&B artist Cassie Ventura has concluded her testimony in an alleged rape case, revealing shocking details of numerous incidents involving Sean “Diddy” Combs.
• Jury dismissal in the trial of former World Junior Players has occurred, though further details remain unclear.
• The US Department of Homeland Security is contemplating a TV gameshow proposal that would allow immigrants to compete for US citizenship.
• Donald Trump has encountered legal and political challenges upon concluding his Middle East tour, with stops in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates but excluding Israel.
• English golfer Tyrrell Hatton is facing controversy and potential fines following a tirade during the US PGA Championship that was caught on live television.
• The San Francisco 49ers and quarterback Brock Purdy have agreed to a five-year, $265m contract extension, which includes $181m in guaranteed money.
• A military parade celebrating the US army’s 250th anniversary, coinciding with Donald Trump’s 79th birthday, is set to cost up to $45m and will feature 6,600 soldiers.
• Donald Trump’s recent actions may heavily impact Benjamin Netanyahu, as analyzed by Jonathan Freedland.
• A federal judge is demanding a clearer justification for the Trump administration’s state secrets claim in the Kilmar Abrego Garcia case.
• Trump is facing criticism for the Supreme Court’s decision to limit his ability to deport immigrants without a court hearing.
• The GOP Tax Bill’s impact on blue states is under scrutiny, particularly concerning deductions for state and local taxes (SALT cap) and Medicaid funding.
• Severe weather risks including high winds, heavy rain, and extreme temperatures are anticipated across numerous US states.
• Philadelphia’s LGBTQ+ community is rallying around the return of the stolen Beardmobile, a mobile performance unit.
• Elon Musk’s relationship with DOGE, the cryptocurrency, is under examination.
• The Supreme Court has halted Trump’s attempts to resume deportations under a 1798 wartime law.
• Ten individuals, including a convicted killer, have escaped from a New Orleans jail, prompting a full-scale search operation.