Press review · Friday, 20 June 2025
20 June 2025
-
eurasiantimes.com Top stories ·
All B-2 Bombers NOT BACK To The USAF Base; US Stealth Aircraft Used As Decoys For Iran Strikes Stranded In Hawaii
On June 21, two groups of B-2 Spirit Bombers took off from the Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri. In the first group, an unknown number of B-2s flew west over the Pacific Ocean, supposedly headed toward the strategic airbase in Guam, while another group of seven B-2s flew east to bomb Iranian nuclear sites. […]
-
people.com Top stories ·
Lauren Sánchez Reveals the Surprising Celebrity Who Inspired Her Custom Italian Lace Wedding Dress
Lauren Sánchez and Jeff Bezos' wedding ceremony took place on the island of San Giorgio Maggiore in Venice, Italy, on Friday, June 27. The bride revealed to 'Vogue' the surprising celebrity who inspired her Italian lace wedding dress.
-
espn.com Top stories ·
NHL draft tracker: Scouting notes and team fits for every first-rounder
The draft is Friday and Saturday. Here's a list of every selection, including detailed analysis for the top 32.
-
tpr.org Top stories ·
'That is Justice' — Lengthy sentences handed down in deadliest human smuggling incident in modern U.S. history
U.S. District Judge Orlando Garcia sentenced Felipe Orduña-Torres to two life sentences and Armando Gonzales-Ortega to more than 80 years in prison. Orduña-Torres was described by prosecutors as the leader of the smuggling operation and Gonzales-Ortega was his assistant.
-
nbcnewyork.com Top stories ·
Cuomo and Adams want the other to bow out of NYC mayor race to avoid splitting votes: Sources
Midnight is the deadline for Andrew Cuomo to either stay on the ballot or remove himself. But sources say he is unlikely to do the latter. NBC New York’s Melissa Russo reports.
-
cavalierdaily.com Top stories ·
U.Va. President Jim Ryan announces his resignation
Ryan said that choosing to remain in his position would threaten employees’ jobs, researchers’ funding and students’ financial aid and visa access.
-
opb.org Top stories ·
After Trail Blazers’ stunning draft, Yang Hansen lands in Portland feeling ‘beautiful connection’ to the city
In a press conference held Friday morning, the Portland Trail Blazers formally introduced Yang Hansen, their surprising No. 16 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.
-
cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Supreme Court sides with parents who objected to kids' books on gender identity, sexuality
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a group of parents who wanted to opt their children out of instruction with storybooks that address gender identity and sexual orientation.
-
foxnews.com Top stories ·
Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' faces Republican family feud as Senate reveals its final text
Republican leaders advance their modified version of Trump's bill, despite resistance from conservatives and moderates over Medicaid changes and other divisive policy tweaks.
-
abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
Centrist Republican Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska won't seek reelection
U.S. Rep. Don Bacon, a centrist Republican who represents Nebraska’s second district, will not seek reelection to a fifth term
-
Judge finds Trump executive order punishing Susman Godfrey law firm unconstitutional
U.S. District Judge Loren AliKhan ruled that President Trump's executive order is unconstitutional.
-
nbcsports.com Top stories ·
How to watch Saturday's Cup race at Atlanta: Start time, TV info, weather, In-Season Challenge
The In-Season Challenge will begin on the 1.54-mile drafting track.
-
pbs.org Top stories ·
Supreme Court OKs fee that subsidizes phone, internet services in schools, libraries and rural areas
The Supreme Court on Friday upheld the fee that is added to phone bills to provide billions of dollars a year in subsidized phone and internet services in schools, libraries and rural areas
-
nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Trump administration exploring $30 billion civilian nuclear deal for Iran
The tentative proposal is one of several being considered.
-
al.com Top stories ·
Trump says this awkward exchange with African reporter ‘could be the end of my political career’
“You did a fantastic job. And I hear you do a great job covering everything.”
-
slate.com Top stories ·
Samuel Alito’s “Pride Puppy” Ruling Is a Disgrace to the Supreme Court
The justices who signed on to this decision should be ashamed of themselves, and some of them should know better.
-
bbc.com Top stories ·
Prime minister's benefit cuts U-turn leaves backbenchers feeling bruised
After the PM's efforts to mend relations with many on Labour's left, plenty are still unhappy.
-
DR Congo-Rwanda ceasefire deal still faces many challenges
It is unclear if the dozens of armed groups in eastern DRC will accept a ceasefire.
-
fortune.com Top stories ·
Amazon, Google, Meta, and Uber slapped with $2 billion tax bill as Trump suspends Canada trade talks
The money is due at the end of the month.
-
npr.org Top stories ·
How Russia Sees Itself in the World : State of the World from NPR
Ever since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the majority of western countries have been working to marginalize Russia by imposing sanctions and moving away from dependence on Russian oil. This week NATO announced most member countries would dramatically increase defense spending, a move they said was meant to counter threats posed by Russia. But Russia is eager to show it still has many partners around the globe and quash talk of a possible economic recession at home. Our correspondent takes us to an international conference in Saint Petersburg where the Russian government is putting it's best face forward.
-
espn.com Top stories ·
Marte says fan shouted he messaged late mother
Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte said a fan in Chicago who brought him to tears during a game against the White Sox this week shouted that he messaged his late mother the previous night.
-
wafb.com Top stories ·
Jail escapee Antoine Massey recaptured Friday in New Orleans
Derrick Groves is the last of 10 escapees still at large
-
Judge rejects another Trump executive order targeting the legal community
A federal judge has struck down another of President Donald Trump’s executive orders targeting law firms
-
msnbc.com Top stories ·
Senate rejects War Powers Act measure on Trump, additional military strikes on Iran
Senators missed an opportunity to apply some checks and balances on a White House that needs to be checked and balanced.
-
hindustantimes.com Top stories ·
Lauren Sanchez chose classic Dolce and Gabbana wedding gown to marry Jeff Bezos in Italy: It took over 900 hours to make
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and former journalist Lauren Sanchez married on June 27 and their first wedding photo as Mr and Mrs is out. See what the bride wore.
-
calmatters.org Top stories ·
Gavin Newsom demanded a ‘poison pill’ tied to construction in budget deal
The governor’s insistence led to a week of confusion as lawmakers rushed to work out a compromise with powerful unions and environmental groups
-
espn.com Top stories ·
Harbaugh added to lawsuit against ex-assistant
Jim Harbaugh was added Friday to a lawsuit against Michigan and a former assistant football coach who is accused of hacking into the computer accounts of college athletes across the U.S. to look for intimate photos.
-
foxnews.com Top stories ·
Second Amendment 'setback': Gun tax cuts stripped from Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'
Trump's "big, beautiful bill" loses firearms deregulation provision that would have eliminated $200 tax and ATF registration for short-barrel rifles, shotguns and suppressors.
-
ndtv.com Top stories ·
Digital Services Tax: Trump's Latest Beef With Canada
The Digital Services Tax requires foreign and domestic large businesses to pay revenue tax that is earned from engaging with online users in Canada.
-
theatlantic.com Top stories ·
‘I’m Not Quite Sure How to Respond to This Presentation’
The discomfiting spectacle of RFK Jr.’s new vaccine-advisory committee
-
foxnews.com Top stories ·
Senate shuts down Kaine's attempt to check Trump's war powers
War powers resolution aimed at limiting Trump's military authority against Iran defeated in Senate vote amid ongoing debate over congressional role in authorizing strikes.
-
espn.com Top stories ·
Sources: Wolves' Reid to sign 5-year, $125M deal
Naz Reid intends to sign a five-year, $125 million contract to remain with the Timberwolves, sources told ESPN.
-
news.sky.com Top stories ·
Sean 'Diddy' Combs's 'private sex life' turned into 'crime scene', defence says in closing argument
On the final day of closing arguments, the defence accused the prosecution of "badly exaggerating" the evidence, saying it was confusing threesomes with racketeering.
-
motherjones.com Top stories ·
Ordinary Republicans hate Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill"—once they know what it does
Solid support turns to strong opposition, a new Yale study shows.
-
theguardian.com Top stories ·
US Senate votes down resolution to restrict Trump from escalating Iran war
Democratic effort fails in mostly partisan vote, hours after US president says he would consider more bombing
-
‘Disrespectful and Unacceptable': Iran condemns Trump's remarks on Supreme Leader Khamenei
Iran's foreign minister cautioned Trump, saying that if he wishes to reach an understanding with Supreme Leader Khamene, he would need to “set aside” his tone.
-
nhl.com Top stories ·
Florida Panthers Agree to Terms with Forward Sam Bennett on Eight-Year Contract Extension | Florida Panthers
2025 Conn Smythe winner, two-time Stanley Cup champion inks extension with Panthers
-
justice.gov Top stories ·
Award-Winning Journalist Arrested and Charged with Possession of Child Pornography
Thomas Pham LeGro, 48, made his first appearance today in U.S. District Court for allegedly possessing child pornography. LeGro, a journalist at the Washington Post and resident of the District of Columbia, was arrested yesterday and taken into custody following a search of his home.
-
nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Trump administration to end deportation relief for Haitians in the U.S.
Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, for some 521,000 Haitians living in the U.S. will terminate in September, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said.
-
nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Nebraska Republican Don Bacon will not seek re-election to Congress
Bacon's retirement, with a formal announcement expected as soon as next week, will give Democrats a fresh opportunity to pick up a seat in a district won by Biden and Harris.
-
Liberal supreme court justices’ dissents reveal concerns that the US faces a crisis
As the supreme court upends precedent again and again, the liberal justices reveal the divisions within the legal body
-
espn.com Top stories ·
2025 NHL draft order: Picks 1-224 including all 32 teams
The New York Islanders have the first overall pick in the event taking place June 27-28 in Los Angeles.
-
Diddy trial day 34 recap: Defense tries to reframe alleged sex trafficking as 'one of the great modern love stories'
A defense attorney told jurors Sean "Diddy" Combs and key witness Cassie Ventura had a “beautiful relationship" tainted by jealousy and infidelity.
-
foxnews.com Top stories ·
Authors blast 'harmful' SCOTUS ruling allowing parents to opt kids out of reading their LGBTQ+ books
Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling in Mahmoud v. Taylor faced backlash from LGBTQ+ book authors who called the decision "discriminatory and harmful" to inclusive education.
-
University of Toronto agrees to host Harvard students facing Trump visa restrictions
Pact will help international students finish their studies amid Harvard’s legal battle with Trump administration
-
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and son Justin accused of rape in new US lawsuit
Suit filed in Los Angeles court accuses mogul, son and two other men of ‘brutal gang-rape’ in 2017
-
newsday.com Top stories ·
Defense for Sean "Diddy" Combs: Having an alternative sex life not a crime
In closing arguments, the defense said Sean "Diddy" Combs lifestyle was put on trial.
-
propublica.org Top stories ·
States Fear Critical Funding From FEMA May Be Drying Up
Many states rely on the federal government for the vast majority of their emergency management funding. Now, local leaders are looking for clues about the money — and the future of FEMA itself.
-
npr.org Top stories ·
A fourth judge has blocked a Trump executive order targeting elite law firms
The ruling, involving the firm Susman Godfrey, marks the fourth time out of four that a federal judge has permanently blocked one of Trump's executive orders seeking to punish an elite law firm.
-
aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Trump lambasts Khamenei, says he’d bomb Iran if nuclear activities restart
US president says Iranian supreme leader’s alleged ‘anger, hatred, disgust’ led him to drop work on sanctions relief.