Press review · Friday, 20 June 2025
20 June 2025
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news.virginia.edu Top stories ·
UVA President Jim Ryan’s statement to the community
“It has been an honor to be your President.”
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npr.org Top stories ·
Defense says Combs led 'swinger's lifestyle,' was not coercive
Defense lawyer Marc Agnifilo called the tumultuous relationship between Combs and singer Cassie Ventura "a great modern love story," and sought to dismantle the credibility of key witnesses.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Iran holds first state funerals for military leaders, nuclear scientists killed in Israeli strikes
Mourners gathered in Tehran for the funeral of top Iranian commanders and scientists killed in a 12-day war with Israel.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Western Force 7-54 Lions: Tomos Williams injury scare as tourists score eight tries
The British and Irish Lions thrash Western Force 54-7 in the first game of their tour on Australian soil but scrum-half Tomos Williams suffers an injury.
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cvilletomorrow.org Top stories ·
What President Ryan's forced resignation means for UVA and Charlottesville
We want to hear from you if you are impacted.
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Trump says he is cutting off trade talks with Canada
Canada had been hoping to secure a trade deal with the US next month to avoid steep tariffs.
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fortune.com Top stories ·
Business leaders are threatening to leave New York City amid the unlikely ascension of Zohran Mamdani. This scenario has played out before—here’s what happened
By backing a platform of economic redistribution, New Yorkers are committing "suicide by Mayor," one finance analyst said.
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fox9.com Top stories ·
Former President Joe Biden pays respects to Hortmans, visits Hoffmans at the hospital
Former President Joe Biden appeared late Friday afternoon at the lie in state at the Capitol honoring Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman, her husband Mark and their golden retriever, Gilbert.
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npr.org Top stories ·
How the Trump administration stands to benefit from SCOTUS decisions
The Supreme Court wound up the term on Friday, handing several wins to the Trump administration. Amy Howe of the SCOTUS blog speaks to NPR's Scott Simon about the implications of their decisions.
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espn.com Top stories ·
The best, worst and most surprising of the NBA draft: Favorite picks, classes and rookie-year predictions
Who was the steal of the draft? Which teams made risky moves? Our experts share their postdraft superlatives.
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nhl.com Top stories ·
Schaefer selected No. 1 by Islanders at 2025 NHL Draft | NHL.com
Erie defenseman working way back from broken clavicle sustained in December
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theatlantic.com Top stories ·
The Supreme Court Put Nationwide Injunctions to the Torch
That isn’t the disaster for birthright citizenship that some fear.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Where the Voting Rights Act stands after the Supreme Court punts on a Louisiana case
The Supreme Court delayed ruling on a Louisiana congressional redistricting case that some legal experts say could end up further weakening protections against maps that dilute minority voters' power.
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Sir Keir Starmer says fixing welfare system is a 'moral imperative'
The prime minister described the benefits system as "broken" a day after he was forced to U-turn on plans for reforms.
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rollingstone.com Top stories ·
Israeli Soldiers Ordered to Shoot at Unarmed Palestinians Waiting for Aid: Report
Israeli soldiers and military officers told Haaretz they have been ordered to shoot at Palestinians seeking aid at distribution sites.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
US says Haitians can be deported – days after ruling Haiti unsafe for Americans
Trump administration revokes temporary protected status for citizens of country racked by deadly violence
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Environmental groups file lawsuit to stop migrant detention center in Florida Everglades
The state is building a compound of heavy-duty tents, trailers and other temporary buildings in the Big Cypress National Preserve, which are ecologically sensitive wetlands.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Defense Department will stop providing crucial satellite weather data
Hurricane forecasters rely on weather data collected and processed by Department of Defense satellites. That data will no longer be available as of Monday, June 30.
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timesofindia.indiatimes.com Top stories ·
Serena Williams’ husband Alexis Ohanian condemns political pressure behind UVA President Jim Ryan's resignation | International Sports News - Times of India
International Sports News: Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian has criticized the resignation of University of Virginia President Jim Ryan, calling it a \"DEI witchhunt.\" Ohanian ex
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npr.org Top stories ·
Recapping a blockbuster day of SCOTUS opinions, many of which hand Trump a victory
The Supreme Court has limited the ability of the lower courts to curtail the power of the president. We look at the court's end-of-term blockbuster decisions, as well as their implications.
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U.S. to revoke immigration status of Haitian migrants in September
The Trump administration will revoke the legal status and work permits of hundreds of thousands of Haitian migrants in early September.
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time.com Top stories ·
What the U.S. Dollar’s Dip Means For You
The U.S. dollar has tumbled to a three-year low, potentially squeezing American wallets.
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Thousands mourn top Iranian commanders, scientists killed by Israel
Iranians waving flags and shouting slogans join the state funeral, four days after Iran and Israel agreed on truce.
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npr.org Top stories ·
In an about-face, Germany plans to build Europe's biggest military
A new Trump presidency and the Ukraine war have pushed Germany to change its constitution to spend more on its military. "Building up our military is our top priority," said Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Senate votes against war powers resolution; Trump halts trade talks with Canada
The Supreme Court rules on the president's bid to end birthright citizenship and Congress races to pass a GOP domestic policy bill.
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texastribune.org Top stories ·
Proposed Pell Grant cuts threaten college access for nearly 500,000 Texas college students
Proposals in the federal budget bill would cut the maximum Pell Grant award amount by $1,500 and take away eligibility for students enrolled less than half-time.
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ft.com Top stories ·
Squid Game season 3 review — Netflix megahit returns for a brutal, chilling final series
The wildly popular Korean thriller pits self-interest against humanity across six queasy episodes
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In Pictures: Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez wedding in Venice
The festivities are expected to last three days, ending with a large party on Saturday.
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scotusblog.com Top stories ·
Justices pass on opportunity to further limit the power of federal agencies
Last year the Supreme Court took a significant step to limit the power of administrative agencies with its decision overturning the Chevron doctrine, which for 40 years had instructed courts to show certain […]
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npr.org Top stories ·
Slain Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman to be laid to rest in private funeral service
The Minnesota lawmaker was killed during a string of attacks against Democratic elected officials in the state.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Final day of SCOTUS decisions brings wave of history-making rulings
The Supreme Court's last decision day of its term involved the justices reining in judicial power and serving up a victory for parents in the ongoing culture wars.
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npr.org Top stories ·
SCOTUS: Parents can opt kids out of classes with LGBTQ book characters
At issue was whether school systems are required to provide parents with an "opt-out" option when parents claim their religious beliefs conflict with their children's course material.
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University of Virginia president resigns under US government pressure
James Ryan, the university’s president, stepped down amid Trump administration scrutiny over diversity initiatives.
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staradvertiser.com Top stories ·
Dollar drops to lowest since 2021 against euro, sterling | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
NEW YORK >> The dollar hit a three-and-a-half-year low against the euro and sterling today in a broad selloff as traders priced in the likelihood that the Federal Reserve will cut rates more than previously expected.
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newsweek.com Top stories ·
Donald Trump scores war powers win: "National security moves fast"
The Senate voted against the war powers resolution, which would have required the president to seek congressional approval for any new hostilities against Iran.
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mlive.com Top stories ·
Jim Harbaugh, Santa Ono sued in expanding Matt Weiss hacking case
A federal lawsuit modified on Friday claims the University of Michigan was made aware of Matt Weiss' illegal activity and still allowed him to coach in the 2022 Fiesta Bowl.
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Qatar emphasises peaceful resolution of conflicts after DRC-Rwanda deal
After Doha helped mediate, Qatari diplomat says the country is committed to efforts to de-escalate conflicts.
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cincinnati.com Top stories ·
Trump's budget bill forces taxpayers to fund religious beliefs they don't share | Opinion
Opinion: The Educational Choice for Children Act harms public education and undermines the principle of the separation of church and state.
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independent.co.uk Top stories ·
Trump says he would ‘absolutely’ consider bombing Iran again
Donald Trump has said that he would “absolutely” consider bombing Iran again if Tehran is enriching uranium to "concerning" levels. Taking questions at a White House press conference on Friday (27 June), the US president said he would attack the country “without question”, describing last week’s bombing of nuclear sites as “unbelievable”. The US struck three nuclear facilities in Iran - Fordo, Natanz and Isfahan - on Sunday (22 June) with bunker bombs. Centrifuges at the Fordo site are now “no longer operational”, the International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed on Thursday (26 June). Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said the strikes had achieved nothing significant, but Mr Trump responded by doubling-down on his claims that the country's nuclear sites had been “obliterated”.
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Trump celebrates U.S.-brokered peace deal between Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda
President Trump took credit for the agreement, which many hope will put a clear end to decades of conflict.
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
Mamdani's New York mayoral primary win exposes Democratic divide
Zohran Mamdani's New York mayoral primary prompted a variety of reactions among the city's Democrats, with some vowing to oppose him and others offering support.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Stocks climb to new record highs
Both the S&P 500 index and the Nasdaq closed at record highs on Friday, as investors shrugged off trade tensions and recent fighting in the Middle East.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Trump shrugs off July tariff deadline: 'We can do whatever we want'
Trump's answer appeared to correspond to the date when his self-described reciprocal tariffs on many nations are set to return to their initial, higher levels.
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Trump suspends trade talks with Canada over digital services tax plan
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ft.com Top stories ·
Donald Trump says US would ‘absolutely’ bomb Iran again to stop enrichment
President’s comments come as intelligence reports raise doubts about success of American raid on nuclear sites
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eff.org Top stories ·
Today's Supreme Court Decision on Age Verification Tramples Free Speech and Undermines Privacy
Today’s decision in Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton is a direct blow to the free speech rights of adults. This ruling allows states to enact onerous age-verification rules that will block adults from accessing lawful speech, curtail their ability to be anonymous, and jeopardize their data security and privacy.
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Killed ex-Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman lies in state alongside husband and dog
Minnesotans lined up outside the state capitol to pay their respects to the house speaker assassinated in her home
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variety.com Top stories ·
Diddy Trial Reaches Explosive Conclusion as Defense Asks Jury to ‘Summon That Courage’ to ‘Acquit Sean Combs’
The Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial reached an explosive climax as attorneys from both sides delivered closing arguments.
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sports.yahoo.com Top stories ·
Deontay Wilder stops Tyrrell Herndon in dominant return, earns first win in nearly 3 years
For the first time since 2022, former heavyweight champ Deontay Wilder is back in the win column.
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businessinsider.com Top stories ·
Off-limits hotels, hidden entrances, and fenced-off areas: Disappointing photos show how locked down Jeff Bezos' wedding was
Security was tight during Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's Venice wedding, making it hard to catch a glimpse of the celebrations or celebrity guests.