Press review · Friday, 20 June 2025
20 June 2025
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
‘Twitter killer’ who murdered nine in Japan reportedly executed
The execution of Takahiro Shiraishi would be the first instance of capital punishment in Japan since 2022
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timesofindia.indiatimes.com Top stories ·
'They should be prosecuted': Trump accuses Democrats of leaking intel on Iran strike; White House calls it 'crime' - Times of India
US News: President Trump accuses Democrats of leaking intelligence regarding a U.S. strike on Iranian nuclear sites, calling for prosecution. The FBI is invest
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variety.com Top stories ·
Lalo Schifrin, Prolific Film Composer Who Wrote ‘Mission: Impossible’ Theme, Dies at 93
Lalo Schifrin, the prolific film composer known for penning the 'Mission: Impossible' theme, died Thursday of complications from pneumonia. He was 93.
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hindustantimes.com Top stories ·
‘Should be prosecuted’: Donald Trump lashes out after Pentagon intel leak on Iran nuclear strikes
The leak infuriated Donald Trump and top defense officials, who argued the intelligence report was incomplete and prematurely publicised.
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pbs.org Top stories ·
Bill Moyers, former White House press secretary turned acclaimed public TV journalist, dies at 91
Moyers' career ranged from youthful Baptist minister to deputy director of the Peace Corps, from Johnson’s press secretary to newspaper publisher, senior news analyst for “The CBS Evening News” and chief correspondent for “CBS Reports.” But it was for public television that Moyers produced some of TV’s most cerebral and provocative series.
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
Trump hosts event to rally Republicans behind his megabill
The White House remains adamant about the July Fourth megabill deadline.
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wyofile.com Top stories ·
Public lands rally draws large, varied crowd to Wyoming statehouse - WyoFile
Though Utah Sen. Mike Lee scaled back his public lands sale proposal, protesters gathered in Cheyenne to demand Wyoming's congressional delegation oppose the plan.
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Secrets on Iran nuclear strike spill into open as Pentagon defends bombing
The Pentagon unveiled details about a 15-year top-secret program.
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Cuomo to stay on New York City mayoral ballot in November on independent line: Source
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo will stay on the New York City mayoral ballot in November on an independent line, a source close to the campaign confirmed.
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hollywoodreporter.com Top stories ·
Lalo Schifrin, Acclaimed Composer of ‘Mission: Impossible’ and ‘Mannix’ Themes, Dies at 93
The Argentine native blended jazz and classical music, earned six Oscar noms and four Grammys and inspired a martial-arts legend.
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freep.com Top stories ·
Detroit Pistons get wing Chaz Lanier: Here's what NBA experts are saying
This is a reaction roundup of NBA experts on the Detroit Pistons second-round pick.
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A socialist underdog makes history in New York – podcast
Rachel Leingang speaks to Moira Donegan about how a political nobody beat one of New York’s best-known Democratic establishment figures
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fortune.com Top stories ·
Former OpenAI researcher Lucas Beyer pours cold water on $100 million Meta signing bonus
“We did not get 100M sign-on, that’s fake news,” the AI researcher posted on X.
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Hegseth calls Trump-directed Iran strikes 'resounding success,' intel leak political
The Joints Chiefs chairman referred damage assessments to intelligence agencies.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Japan executes 'Twitter killer' who murdered nine
Takahiro Shiraishi made contact with his victims on social media then lured them to his apartment.
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mprnews.org Top stories ·
Vance Boelter's wife releases statement after his arrest for Minnesota lawmaker shootings
In the statement, Jenny Boelter expressed sympathies to the Hortman and Hoffman families, and recounted the hours after her husband allegedly shot the lawmakers and their spouses.
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
CNN slams Trump for saying reporter Natasha Bertrand should be 'thrown out like a dog'
CNN has slammed President Donald Trump for criticizing its Pentagon reporter Natasha Bertrand as tensions escalate over the network's coverage.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Bill Moyers, the former White House press secretary turned acclaimed TV journalist, dead at 91
Bill Moyers, the former White House press secretary who became one of television's most honored journalists, has died at 91.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Fleming goes to Suns amid Round 2 draft deals
The Suns set the tone for the second round of the NBA draft by taking Rasheer Fleming after agreeing to acquire the pick earlier Thursday from the Timberwolves.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Sources: NHL, NHLPA close to 4-yr. CBA extension
The NHL and NHLPA are in the final stages of agreeing to a four-year extension of the CBA through September 2030, sources confirmed to ESPN.
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gothamist.com Top stories ·
Joined by aides raided by FBI, Mayor Adams launches re-election bid
Adams touted his record and criticized Zohran Mamdani as a "Twitter politician."
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theglobeandmail.com Top stories ·
U.S. Republicans agree to drop retaliatory tax from Trump’s budget bill, citing G7 agreement
Proposed legislation would have allowed the U.S. to impose levies in response to ‘discriminatory or unfair taxes’ in foreign countries
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Iran's supreme leader breaks silence after ceasefire, claiming victory over U.S. and Israel
Iran's supreme leader emerged from hiding and congratulated the Iranian people on what he claimed was a decisive victory over the United States and Israel. Inside Iran, internet service has been restored after two weeks of war, but social media platforms are still blocked by the government. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
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npr.org Top stories ·
'Mission: Impossible' composer Lalo Schifrin dies at 93
Argentine pianist and composer Lalo Schifrin, best known for his scores for Mission: Impossible and more than 200 other films and TV shows, including Bullitt, Mannix and Cool Hand Luke, has died.
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ndtv.com Top stories ·
"Very Big One": Donald Trump Hints At "Great" Trade Deal With India
Addressing the 'Big Beautiful Event' at the White House, Donald Trump said he has a "great deal" with India.
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fox5atlanta.com Top stories ·
'Fireball' seen falling from sky over Southeast likely a meteor, possibly hit Georgia home
A midday flash of light across the Southeast was likely a meteor, with debris potentially damaging a home in McDonough, Georgia.
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abc.net.au Top stories ·
Trump administration plans to re-deport Abrego Garcia, Justice Department says
The US Justice Department says it intends to try Kilmar Abrego Garcia on federal smuggling charges before it moves to deport him.
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fortune.com Top stories ·
Trump’s war against Jerome Powell is crushing the value of the U.S. dollar
The dollar has lost 10.48% of its value against other currencies on the DXY index, year to date.
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PM set to announce welfare climbdown in deal with Labour rebels
Cuts to some disability benefits will only hit future claimants, not those already on it, it is understood.
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Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's wedding draws celebrity crowd to Venice. See the photos.
While the ceremony itself is set for Saturday at an undisclosed location, movie stars, TV personalities and business titans were seen arriving at the Madonna dell'Orto church on Thursday.
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nypost.com Top stories ·
Carolyn McCarthy, ex-congresswoman whose husband was killed in ‘93 LIRR massacre, dead at 81
Carolyn McCarthy, a fierce proponent of gun control who represented parts of Long Island in Congress for nearly 20 years, has died.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Autism rates have soared. This doctor says he knows part of the reason why
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Dr. Allen Frances, about his piece in the New York Times titled, "Autism Rates have Increased 60-Fold. I Played a Role in That."
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ussoccer.com Top stories ·
USWNT vs. Republic of Ireland: Starting XI & Lineup Notes
USA: 18-Claudia Dickey; 4-Naomi Girma (Capt.), 8-Avery Patterson, 9-Ally Sentnor, 21-Alyssa Thompson, 12-Michelle Cooper, 14-Emily Sonnett, 15-Claire Hutton, 16-Rose Lavelle, 17-Sam Coffey, 23-Lilly Reale
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Brad Pitt's home 'ransacked' in Los Angeles, police say
The Oscar-winning actor has been traveling to promote his new film F1 and was reportedly not home.
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Hitting snags, Trump pushes Senate to pass his big tax bill before July 4
With tensions in the Middle East abating and his tax bill teetering, Trump is turning his attention to legislation he’s nicknamed the Big Beautiful Bill
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recyclingtoday.com Top stories ·
Malaysia to set stricter plastic import controls
The new rules, scheduled to take effect July 1, will allow only approved plastic scrap imports from countries that are Basel parties.
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cityandstateny.com Top stories ·
Eric Adams, surrounded by faith leaders, officially launches his reelection campaign
It would take an act of God for this man to be reelected, and if he is to be believed, there just might be one.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Cuomo staying in NYC mayor's race for now, following stunning setback to Mamdani in primary: Sources
Former governor Andrew Cuomo continues his mayoral campaign as an independent candidate after his primary defeat to Zohran Mamdani, who could become New York's first Muslim mayor
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Large fireball seen shooting across sky over Southeastern US
The American Meteor Society has described it as a bolide, a large and rare fireball that creates a sonic boom.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Obliterated? Damaged? Inoperable? What's known about Iran's nuclear facilities
Iran's nuclear program has been dealt a blow, here's an overview of the current state of its facilities.
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rollingstone.com Top stories ·
Trump Admin Plans to Re-Deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia as Criminal Case Falters
The Justice Department will move to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to a new country as its criminal case against the Salvadoran man falters.
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time.com Top stories ·
Senators Unconvinced of Effectiveness of U.S. Strikes on Iran
Several Democrats said a classified briefing with top Administration officials contradicted the White House’s claims.
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Migrant crackdown risks choking off critical supply of US workers
President Donald Trump's crackdown on immigrants could have serious economic repercussions.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Abrego Garcia lawyers ask US judge to order return to Maryland amid ongoing criminal case
Lawyers urged a Maryland judge to keep Salvadoran migrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia in U.S. custody, citing Trump admin threats to deport him.
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wwd.com Top stories ·
American Vogue Seeks New Head of Editorial Content
Anna Wintour will continue as chief content officer for Condé Nast and global editorial director, Vogue.
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ft.com Top stories ·
Donald Trump says US-China trade truce has been ‘signed’
Purported pact follows negotiations in London and Geneva to de-escalate global trade war
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theatlantic.com Top stories ·
What the New York Mayoral Primary Means for Democrats
Zohran Mamdani’s success might give the party a few ideas about how to move forward—to a point.
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Trump administration plans to deport Abrego Garcia to 3rd country, prosecutors say
Attorneys for Kilmar Abrego Garcia filed an emergency motion Thursday seeking to have him returned to Maryland as he awaits trial on human smuggling charges.
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Armed 64-year-old woman blocks Texas highway in lawn chair during police standoff: Officials
The incident unfolded on Interstate 45 in the Spring area north of Houston.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Autism rates have exploded. Could the definition be partly to blame? : Consider This from NPR
Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has spent years spreading doubt about the safety of vaccines and linking them to autism. Dozens of studies have debunked the theory, but it has nevertheless persisted for years. Part of the reason why may be that autism diagnoses have soared over the last few decades.Dr. Allen Frances is psychiatrist who led the task force that created the fourth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, which expanded the definition of Autism. Frances says that expanded definition played a role in the increase.Rates of autism have exploded in recent decades. Could the clinical definition of autism itself be partly to blame? For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.