Press review · Friday, 20 June 2025
20 June 2025
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spectrumlocalnews.com Top stories ·
Supreme Court upholds Texas age verification for pornography sites
Nearly half all states have passed similar age verification laws as smartphones and other devices make it easier to access online porn
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Starmer climbs down on disability benefits cuts after rebellion by Labour MPs
The U-turn, including protecting personal independence payments (Pip) for existing claimants, comes after 126 MPs threatened to vote against the government.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
CDC committee moves to phase out controversial mercury ingredient from flu vaccines
CDC advisory committee recommends thimerosal-free influenza vaccines for all adults and children, despite claims that the mercury-based preservative poses no health risks.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Trump terminates trade talks with Canada
The president posted on Truth Social that Canada had planned to put a tax on U.S. technology companies, calling the move "a blatant attack."
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Son of Norway’s crown princess charged with rape, sexual assault and bodily harm
Police in Oslo announce charges against Marius Borg Høiby after months-long investigation involving ‘double-digit’ number of alleged victims
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healthline.com Top stories ·
CDC Votes Against Flu Shots With Thimerosal: What to Know
A CDC advisory panel voted 5–1 to recommend only flu vaccines without the preservative thimerosal, a mercury-containing compound used as a preservative in vaccines and other drugs. Doctors and physician advocacy groups warn that the decision could fuel vaccine hesitancy.
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mprnews.org Top stories ·
DFL Leader Melissa Hortman: A political force known for ambitious goals, adept ways
Political leaders, family and friends will gather Friday at the Minnesota Capitol to pay tribute to Hortman. She was remembered for her calm demeanor, strategic thinking and lasting impact on Minnesota politics.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Supreme Court upholds Texas law on age verification for porn sites
Nineteen states have approved measures that require pornography websites to ensure that visitors are at least 18 years old.
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nypost.com Top stories ·
Islanders trade Noah Dobson to Canadiens in pre-draft shakeup
It turned out, the solution was to get rid of Noah Dobson.
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
2 Milwaukee police officers shot, suspect arrested
Two Milwaukee police officers were shot and have been critically injured after responding to a call for a person with a weapon late Thursday, police said.
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Cuomo to stay in New York mayoral race despite Mamdani besting him in primary – report
Ex-governor failed to secure Democratic nomination this week but still plans to run on ‘Fight and Delivery’ ballot line
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US Supreme Court upholds Texas law requiring ID verification for porn sites
The state law was challenged by porn sites that argued the age-checking requirement violated constitutional rights to free speech.
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George Russell says Max Verstappen is talking to Mercedes over potential 2026 move
George Russell says Mercedes are talking to world champion Max Verstappen about signing him for next season.
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Ace Bailey’s Jazz future gets murkier after interview with agent
The Ace Bailey saga continues to get weirder.
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statnews.com Top stories ·
The CDC’s vaccine advisory panel, empowered by RFK Jr., is just getting started
The ACIP, the CDC’s vaccine advisory panel newly empowered by health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is just getting started.
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dhs.gov Top stories ·
DHS Terminates Haiti TPS, Encourages Haitians to Obtain Lawful Status | Homeland Security
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem today announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Iranian foreign minister reiterates 'serious damage' to nuclear facilities, despite ayatollah's comments
Iranian leaders seem to disagree on how to address the damage done to the country's nuclear facilities, as the foreign minister acknowledges "serious damage" and the ayatollah denies any real impact.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Supreme Court upholds Texas adult website age-verification law
The challengers argued the age-verification requirement violated the free speech rights of adults who want to access the content.
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
Supreme Court upholds Texas' age verification law for porn sites
Eighteen other states have enacted similar laws in recent years as access to online pornography has exploded and the material has become more graphic.
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bostonglobe.com Top stories ·
Triple Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon says ‘it’s possible’ after failing in run at four-minute mile - The Boston Globe
Kipyegon ran the fastest mile in history by a woman, supported by pacemakers and equipped with Nike’s latest innovations.
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cbs19news.com Top stories ·
UVA responds to DOJ call to oust Ryan
The University of Virginia is responding to reports the U.S. Department of Justice wants to oust UVA President Jim Ryan.
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nbcwashington.com Top stories ·
Supreme Court sides with Maryland parents who objected to LGBTQ books in schools
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Maryland parents who objected on religious grounds to the use of books with LGBTQ characters in elementary school.
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Government jobs support plans 'a mess', DWP officials tell BBC
Plans to help those affected by benefits cuts into work are not "properly considered", officials tell the BBC.
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nhl.com Top stories ·
Maple Leafs Re-sign Forward John Tavares | Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today that the hockey club has re-signed forward John Tavares to a four-year contract extension. The average annual value of the contract is $4.38 million. Tavares, 34, appeared in 75 games with the Maple Leafs last season, recording 74 points (38 goals, 36 assists). The
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Nike to raise costs as Trump’s tariffs on China bite
Nike joins companies like Walmart, Target and Mattel that have said they will need to raise prices because of tariffs.
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newrepublic.com Top stories ·
Meet the “Moderates” Trying to Make Trump’s Tax Bill More Regressive
Say goodbye to the only decent revenue-raiser in the president’s 2017 tax law.
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variety.com Top stories ·
‘Squid Game 3’ Ending Explained: That Shocking Death and Surprise Winner
Here's how "Squid Game" Season 3 came to an end: who lived and who died by the series finale.
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US supreme court limits federal judges’ power to block Trump orders
Ruling to limit nationwide injunctions could see partial implementation of US president’s order to ban birthright citizenship
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mlb.com Top stories ·
Latest mock: New favorite to go No. 1?
It’s a little over two weeks before the start of the 2025 Draft, and the evaluation period is all but over. The College World Series is over. The Draft Combine has been completed. Sure, there are players to keep an eye on in the Draft League and Cape Cod League
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Anna Wintour's legacy and who might replace her as Vogue editor
Dame Anna announced this week she was stepping down as editor-in-chief after 37 years.
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syracuse.com Top stories ·
Jeff Bezos dummy seen floating in Venice canal ahead of wedding weekend
The Amazon founder's upcoming nuptials in Venice have sparked backlash from locals and activist groups.
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theconversation.com Top stories ·
Supreme Court rules that states may deny people covered by Medicaid the freedom to choose Planned Parenthood as their health care provider
The ruling limits the rights of Medicaid patients to choose their own health care provider. It could have consequences far beyond South Carolina.
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boisestatepublicradio.org Top stories ·
AI critical to ongoing U.S. leadership in global markets
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Nike stock soars 17% after CEO soothes investors, says recovery is on the horizon
Nike investors finally have an answer from CEO Elliott Hill about how long its turnaround plan will take, boosting confidence that upside is ahead.
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tpr.org Top stories ·
ICE arrested a 6-year-old boy with leukemia at immigration court. His family is suing.
A Honduran mother and her two children — ages 6 and 9 — sued the Trump administration over their arrest at Los Angeles Immigration Court, the first lawsuit challenging the arrests of children under a new ICE directive targeting courthouses.
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Trump announces another peace deal, this one in eastern Africa
The U.N. accuses Rwanda of supporting rebels who have taken over large swathes of the Democratic Republic of Congo - home to valuable minerals.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Yellowstone bison dies after stumbling into near-boiling waters of popular hot spring
Tourists watched the animal fall to its death at the Grand Prismatic Spring near Old Faithful on Saturday.
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finance.senate.gov Top stories ·
Chairman Crapo and Chairman Smith Applaud Trump Administration for International Tax Agreement Protecting American Workers and Businesses | The United States Senate Committee on Finance
Chairman Crapo and Chairman Smith Applaud Trump Administration for International Tax Agreement Protecting American Workers and Businesses
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Trump wins over lifelong Democrat with 'big, beautiful bill' and more top headlines
Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Diddy and his son Justin accused of luring woman to Los Angeles where she was allegedly gang raped
The suit claims Justin talked to Jane Doe on Snapchat in 2017 and invited her to L.A. with the prospect of a job, but instead she was allegedly gang-raped.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Supreme Court upholds program providing internet access to rural Americans
Conservative groups challenged the program, contending that Congress exceeded its powers in enacting legislation that delegated to the FCC the task of operating the Universal Service Fund.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Supreme Court limits nationwide injunctions in birthright citizenship order
The decision issues some limits on the power of federal judges to universally block President Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship, asking lower courts to reconsider their rulings.
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freep.com Top stories ·
NHL Draft 2025: When is the first round round? Start time, pick order
How to watch the 2025 NHL Draft? It should be easy for the first round if you have a cable plan.
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Iran nuclear: Foreign minister admits serious damage to sites
Abbas Araghchi also says there are no plans to resume nuclear talks with the US.
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forbes.com Top stories ·
How This Hollywood Producer Turned Brad Pitt Into A $40 Million ‘F1’ Ad
Mercedes, IWC, Expensify and other brands paid millions to sponsor a fictional Formula 1 team in Apple’s new F1 movie, which blurs the line between cinema and commerce—and could shape the future of both.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Final 2025 NHL mock draft: Predictions for the top 32 picks
While the top two picks appear to be locked in, what happens after that? Here's the final projection before Friday's first round.
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npr.org Top stories ·
In Season 3, 'Squid Game' hasn't changed much — and that's the problem
The third and final season of Netflix's most popular show is still a prescient commentary on wealth — but its heavy-handed narrative feels too predictable the third time around.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Supreme Court postpones Louisiana redistricting case to next term
At issue is the Louisiana legislature's creation of a Black-majority congressional district, which a group of voters claimed was an illegal racial gerrymander.
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nhl.com Top stories ·
'He'll do whatever it takes to win' | Thompson looks forward to reunion with USA teammates Doan, Kesselring | Buffalo Sabres
The Sabres' new acquisitions won gold alongside Thompson at this year's World Championship.
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MrBeast removes AI YouTube thumbnail tool after backlash
The world's most subscribed YouTuber admits he "missed the mark" after releasing the tool last week.