Press review · Friday, 20 June 2025
20 June 2025
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justice.gov Top stories ·
Member of Transnational Terrorist Group Charged with Soliciting the Murder of Federal Officials in Connection with Hit List
The Justice Department today announced that Noah Lamb, 24, was charged in the Eastern District of California in an eight-count indictment for conspiracy, soliciting the murder of federal officials, and other offenses in connection with his work on a hit list of “high value targets” for assassination.
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gothamist.com Top stories ·
‘I believe all the women’: Harlem responds to the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs verdict.
In the music mogul’s old stomping grounds, support was fleeting.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Rep. Eugene Vindman is 'furious' about US pause on weapons to Ukraine
Rep. Eugene Vindman is speaking out against the Pentagon's move to halt some weapon shipments to Ukraine, saying it puts "lives and territory at risk."
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
'Immoral': Democrat Hakeem Jeffries blasts Trump megabill in marathon speech
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries is taking a last stand against Trump's agenda bill, slamming the measure in an hourslong speech and delaying a final vote.
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Supreme Court to take up state bans on trans student athletes
The Supreme Court will hear appeals from three states seeking to uphold laws excluding transgender student athletes from participation in girls' and women's sports teams
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
American teen detained in Antarctica while attempting solo flight to 7 continents
A 19-year-old pilot from the United States has been detained on an Antarctic island and charged by Chilean authorities, who say his flight to the frozen continent was unauthorized.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Supreme Court to rule on state bans on transgender students’ participation in girls’ and women’s sports
The justices dove into the ongoing debate over whether transgender girls and women can participate in student athletics.
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
Live updates: Did House pass sweeping tax bill? Trump is closing in on 'big win'
A final House vote is expected Thursday for President Trump's\u00a0second-term agenda on tax reductions, immigration enforcement and deep Medicaid cuts.
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US dollar is off to its worst start in 50 years. Here's why that matters for you.
A weaker dollar will impact everyday purchases and travel abroad, analysts said.
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kyivindependent.com Top stories ·
BREAKING: Deputy commander of Russian Navy killed in Ukrainian strike in Kursk, Russian official confirms
Major General Mikhail Gudkov also led a brigade involved in combat operations against Ukraine. His death reportedly occurred during a Ukrainian attack on a Russian command post.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
US jobs see strong growth in June with unemployment down to 4.1%
Hiring in the US defied expectations with 147,000 jobs added last month, official figures show.
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weather.com Top stories ·
National Hurricane Center Tracking Possible Tropical Or Subtropical Development Off Southeast Coast | Weather.com
The Fourth of July holiday weekend could include a subtropical or tropical depression from near Florida to off the Southeast coast. - Articles from The Weather Channel | weather.com
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delawareonline.com Top stories ·
What is in the 'Big Beautiful Bill?' Trump's mega bill explained
Trump megabill explained: What's in the big beautiful bill and when would it go into effect? Here's what to know.
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Pope Leo XIV revives centuries-old vacation tradition, bringing hope of a tourist boom to Castel Gandolfo
Pope Leo XIV will head to the lakeside town of Castel Gandolfo for his summer vacation. After 12 years of papal absence, locals are eager to welcome him.
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npr.org Top stories ·
The U.S. labor market remains solid, with employers adding 147,000 jobs last month
U.S. employers added 147,000 jobs in June as the unemployment rate dipped to 4.1%. Job gains were concentrated in health care and state and local government.
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economist.com Top stories ·
Business | Jul 5th 2025 Edition
The world this week
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npr.org Top stories ·
In theaters now: A post-apocalyptic thriller, a steamy noir and, yes, dinosaurs
The newest Jurassic installment is roaring into theaters. Meanwhile, Danielle Deadwyler is determined to defend her family's land in the post-apocalyptic thriller 40 Acres.
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bridgemi.com Top stories ·
Michigan rural hospitals at risk under Trump’s ‘beautiful’ bill, experts say | Bridge Michigan
The ‘big, beautiful bill’ could spell big trouble for Michigan hospitals, according to experts, who say rural facilities could be forced to scale back services or even close because of Medicaid cuts.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Rescuers search for survivors after ferry sinking near Bali, Indonesia
The ferry sank almost half an hour after leaving Ketapang port in the East Java town of Banyuwangi late Wednesday, bound for Bali's Gilimanuk port, a 30-mile trip.
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espn.com Top stories ·
The four biggest lessons of the 2025 NHL free agency first wave
Why did so many players simply re-sign instead of exploring the market? Here are 2025's hottest hockey trends.
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Hiring surged in June, defying concern about Trump's tariffs
The U.S. economy added 147,000 jobs in June, government data showed.
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northjersey.com Top stories ·
Trump megabill explained: When would big beautiful bill go into effect? What to know
Trump megabill explained: What's in the big beautiful bill and when would it go into effect? Here's what to know.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Stock futures pop after a better-than-expected June jobs report: Live updates
Both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite reached record closes on Wednesday.
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politico.eu Top stories ·
EU splits weaken its hand in crunch trade talks with Trump
European capitals are pulling in different directions ahead of a decisive round of trade talks in Washington.
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Bryan Kohberger has pleaded guilty. Will that finally bring closure?
Bryan Kohberger has accepted a plea deal that keeps him from going to trial or getting the death penalty. We should pay attention to the outrage.
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npr.org Top stories ·
To kick off celebrations of America's founding, Trump travels to its heartland
President Trump will give a speech in Iowa Thursday night as the official start to a year of events marking the country's 250th anniversary. It comes at a crucial time for his domestic policy agenda.
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'He wanted me in here': Trump calls Biden a 'son of a b----' in visit to 'Alligator Alcatraz'
President Trump referred to Joe Biden as a \
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Denmark pushes to suspend Hungary’s EU voting rights
Danish European Affairs Minister Marie Bjerre says Copenhagen will ramp up Article 7 proceedings against Budapest.
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Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath bow out: Rock's wildest frontman prepares for one last show
Rock icon and heavy metal pioneer Ozzy Osbourne is set to perform for devoted fans one last time.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
U.S. payrolls increased by 147,000 in June, more than expected
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase 110,000 in June. The unemployment rate was forecast to rise to 4.3%.
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vox.com Top stories ·
Trump’s plan to replace clean energy with fossil fuels has some major problems
The budget bill sabotages one of the biggest growth sectors of the US economy.
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superherohype.com Top stories ·
Critics Are Livid With The Old Guard 2 in Reviews & Rotten Tomatoes Score - Comic Book Movies and Superhero Movie News - SuperHeroHype
The Old Guard 2 has garnered widespread negative reviews from critics after its release, leading to a terrible score on Rotten Tomatoes
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tallahassee.com Top stories ·
DeSantis fast-tracks second one-stop deportation center as he weighs a third in Panhandle
Florida is attempting to open its second immigration processing center in less time than it took the state to set up Alligator Alcatraz.
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Trump to kick off a yearlong celebration of America's 250th anniversary
President Donald Trump will be in Iowa to kick off a year of patriotic festivities leading up to next year's 250th anniversary of American independence
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newrepublic.com Top stories ·
Transcript: Trump’s Threats to Jail Foes Just Got Darker and Scarier
With Trump now tacitly threatening to strip his enemies of citizenship in addition to jailing them, an immigration expert explains what it would look like if Trump acts on that threat—and why it threatens us all.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
CBS staffers revolt over Paramount's 'shameful' Trump settlement, 'betrayal' to the network's journalists
CBS News staffers are outraged by parent company Paramount's decision this week to settle President Donald Trump's lawsuit which they thought was meritless.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
What the U.S.-Vietnam trade deal tells us about the future of tariffs
Pressure for trade deals is mounting as the temporary reduction of Trump's reciprocal tariffs is set to end in a matter of days.
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abc7chicago.com Top stories ·
River North shooting leaves 4 dead, 14 wounded, police say
Chicago police are responding to a mass shooting in the River North neighborhood Thursday morning.
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BBC deemed Bob Vylan 'high risk' before Glastonbury
Some BBC staff have been moved away from their usual duties after the punk duo made offensive comments.
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time.com Top stories ·
Breaking Down the Cliffhanger Ending of The Old Guard 2
The sequel to the 2020 Netflix action film brings back Charlize Theron's Andy and her band of loyal immortal soldiers
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
U.S. job growth expected to have slowed in June as economy sends mixed signals
Economists surveyed by The Wall Street Journal forecast that 110,000 new payrolls were added in June. That would be the fewest since February.
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engadget.com Top stories ·
Even before the Xbox layoffs, there was 'tension' at Halo Studios
At least five employees at Halo Studios have been fired as part of company-wide layoffs at Microsoft on Wednesday, according to a developer with knowledge of the situation.
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jewishinsider.com Top stories ·
Acting Columbia president called for removal of Jewish board member in texts obtained by Congress
The texts from Claire Shipman, published in a letter by the House Education Committee, call a Jewish board member a ‘mole’ and ‘extremely unhelpful’
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Shooting in Chicago wounds multiple people, police say
Police say four people have died from gunshot wounds and 14 others have been hospitalized following a drive-by shooting in Chicago
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
House to vote on Trump agenda bill and May jobs report expectations: Morning Rundown
Plus, Sean "Diddy" Combs was found not guilty of the most serious charges against him in his federal trial in what's considered a blow to the Southern District of New York.
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bostonglobe.com Top stories ·
What would Edward R. Murrow think of CBS parent company caving in to Donald Trump? - The Boston Globe
Trump’s lawyer had claimed Trump suffered “mental anguish” from a “60 Minutes” interview last October of then-Vice President Kamala Harris.
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npr.org Top stories ·
House Republicans expected to pass President Trump's massive budget bill by July 4
House Republicans cleared a final procedural hurdle early Thursday and are now one vote away from passing President Trump's sweeping tax cut and spending bill before a self-imposed July 4 deadline.
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hawley.senate.gov Top stories ·
Hawley Demands Energy Department Terminate Government Funding Grain Belt Express - Josh Hawley
Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a follow-up letter to Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris Wright demanding he terminate the more than $4 billion in federal funding for the Grain Belt Express, an elitist land grab harming Missouri farmers and ranchers. In the letter, Senator Hawley wrote, “I write to you once again to urge […]
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npr.org Top stories ·
A thought experiment on how to fix the national debt problem : Planet Money
There's an economic fantasy you sometimes hear in D.C. It often gets trotted out when politicians are trying to add billions or trillions to the national debt. They claim that all the new spending will be worth it in the end because we will supercharge economic growth. This fantasy recurs again and again, because economic growth is a potent force. Over the next few decades, tiny changes in how fast our economy grows could decide the fate of the federal government — whether we can bring the massive national debt under control or whether we spiral into a fiscal crisis. Today on the show, we talk to three economists who have been sifting through the latest evidence. They're trying to figure out what the government could actually do to make the economy grow faster. Could we even grow fast enough to outrun our national debt? For a list of citations, check out our episode page.This episode of Planet Money was produced by Emma Peaslee with help from Sam Yellowhorse Kesler. It was edited by Jess Jiang. It was fact-checked by Sierra Juarez and engineered by Ko Takasugi-Czernowin. Alex Goldmark is Planet Money's executive producer. Find more Planet Money: Facebook / Instagram / TikTok / Our weekly Newsletter. Listen free at these links: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the NPR app or anywhere you get podcasts. Help support Planet Money and hear our bonus episodes by subscribing to Planet Money+ in Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org/planetmoney.
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Reeves makes surprise appearance with PM after tears in Parliament
Starmer insists his chancellor will stay in her job after markets react to her tearful Commons appearance.