Press review · Friday, 20 June 2025
20 June 2025
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forbes.com Top stories ·
Elon Musk Has Fired Omead Afshar, Tesla’s North America And Europe Chief
Omead Afshar, a long-time Musk lieutenant, was tasked with improving the company’s business in North America and Europe late last year but sales continue to drop in both.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
RFK Jr’s new vaccine panel votes against preservative in flu shots in shock move
Decision to restrict thimerosal in immunizations could impact future vaccine availability on a global scale
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calmatters.org Top stories ·
Congress is fighting over this tax deduction. Here’s how it affects Californians
The House wants to raise the SALT deduction cap, which would help wealthy Californians pay less in federal taxes. The Senate disagrees.
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foreignaffairs.com Top stories ·
Did the Attacks on Iran Succeed?
Israel and America bought themselves time but will pay in other ways.
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thebulwark.com Top stories ·
Trump’s About to Slash Medicaid. TV News Has Barely Noticed.
The rush job to pass the big beautiful bill has had its intended outcome: not giving the public time to catch on to the consequences.
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pbs.org Top stories ·
NATO leaders agree to hike military spending and restate 'ironclad commitment' to collective defense if attacked
Russia remains the major threat in Europe, but the United States is shifting its attention to focus on security priorities elsewhere. However, some countries have already warned that they will struggle to meet the target.
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fortune.com Top stories ·
Bill Ackman pledges to bankroll any NYC mayoral candidate willing to step forward that can defeat Mamdani
Ackman and his wealthy associates are ready to pour 'hundreds of millions of dollars' into the campaign of an aspiring politician looking to position themselves on the national stage.
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bengals.com Top stories ·
Bengals and Hamilton County Agree to New Deal to Modernize Paycor Stadium and Keep Bengals in Downtown Cincinnati Through June 2036
The Cincinnati Bengals and Hamilton County have agreed to principal terms for a new lease that keeps the team in Cincinnati playing home games at Paycor Stadium through June 2036, with 10 additional option years that could extend the lease through June 20
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bbc.com Top stories ·
'Made in the USA' reference disappears from Trump phone listing
Trump Mobile maintains the gold smartphone will be made in the US, despite the changed wording on its website.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
American Vogue to hire new head of editorial, role held by Anna Wintour for 40 years
Wintour, who has served as editor-in-chief for nearly 40 years, will remain as Condé Nast's global chief content officer and global editorial director at Vogue.
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variety.com Top stories ·
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Forge Ahead With Venice Wedding After Activists Threaten to Block a Canal With Inflatable Crocodiles
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez are forging ahead with their Venice wedding plans after activists threatened to block a canal with inflatable crocodiles
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial live updates: Government paints Combs as mastermind of criminal enterprise as closings underway
The prosecution and defense will deliver their closing arguments in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial. Follow live updates here
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
UN atomic agency chief says Iran's nuclear program suffered 'enormous damage' in Trump strike
The head of the United Nations' Atomic Energy Agency said President Donald Trump's strike against Iran's nuclear program caused "enormous damage" to the country's progress on Thursday. Questions about the effectiveness of Saturday's attack had simmered throughout the week.
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
NATO secretary-general calls Trump 'Daddy'
Rutte piled praise on Trump when asked about his use of the term.
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atlantanewsfirst.com Top stories ·
Reports of ‘fireball,’ possible meteorite spotted in the sky across several states, including Georgia
A fireball flashed across the sky on Thursday afternoon in a spectacle that was visible to residents in several states, including Georgians.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Key takeaways from the Trump-dominated NATO summit
NATO's summit in the Netherlands on Wednesday has been described as "transformational" and "historic."
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‘We’re seeing the best of LA’: as Ice raids haunt the city, Angelenos show up for each other
With the largest undocumented population of any US city, much of LA locks in with fundraisers, mutual aid networks and grocery deliveries
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Senate GOP eyes Medicaid sweetener to save Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'
A new proposal to help stabilize rural hospital access is floating around Capitol Hill as Senate Republicans consider their reconciliation bill.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
White House to limit intelligence sharing with Congress after leak of early Iran report
Top Cabinet officials are set to brief members of the Senate at a classified briefing Thursday about the strikes.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Trade grades: Mammoth get an A+ for Peterka addition
The promising young forward gets a new start. Did the Sabres get enough in return?
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inquirer.com Top stories ·
Kennedy says U.S. is pulling funding from global vaccine group Gavi
Gavi has paid for more than 1 billion children to be vaccinated through routine immunization programs, saving an estimated 18 million lives.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Wife of suspect in shooting of Minnesota lawmaker calls husband's alleged actions 'a betrayal'
"We are absolutely shocked, heartbroken and completely blindsided," Jenny Boelter said in a statement Thursday through her lawyer.
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npr.org Top stories ·
The next James Bond film will have Dune's Denis Villeneuve as its director
"I'm a die-hard Bond fan," Denis Villeneuve says. The Quebecois filmmaker's hiring comes as a relief to British 007 fans who had feared the worst when U.S. company Amazon MGM took control of Bond.
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These are the celebs who are attending Jeff Bezos' Venice wedding
Oprah Winfrey has arrived in Venice before Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's star-studded weekend wedding
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Supreme Court sides with Texas man on death row who's seeking DNA testing
The 6-3 decision in favor of Ruben Gutierrez gives him a potential path to have evidence tested that his lawyers say would help prove he was not responsible for the fatal stabbing of an 85-year-old woman during a home robbery decades ago.
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Central African Republic exam crush: Panic following blast kills 29 pupils in Bangui
The explosion occurred at an electrical transformer near where students were taking final exams.
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motherjones.com Top stories ·
Zohran's next challenge: Another disgraced (former) Democrat
Can the mayor stop Mamdani? New York's elite seem to think it's worth trying.
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ft.com Top stories ·
Merz ‘delusional’ over US sparing German cars in EU trade deal
Brussels has warned German chancellor not to expect UK-style carve-out for car sector in EU deal with Donald Trump
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Kenya protests: Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen describes demonstrations as 'coup attempt'
At least 10 people died in the protests and 400 others injured, including 300 police officers, minister says.
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US pediatricians criticize RFK Jr’s new vaccine panel: ‘Truly an embarrassment’
Pediatric health experts slam ACIP’s plans to reassess current vaccination schedules for children
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6abc.com Top stories ·
How to file Fortnite claim after FTC sends more than $126M to gamers charged for unwanted purchases
Fortnite players, parents or guardians who haven't yet submitted a claim can still apply for a refund, but the deadline is approaching.
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
Trump says he's already considering '3 or 4 people' to replace Powell at Fed
President Donald Trump said he's already looking for a new Fed chair to replace Jerome Powell and has narrowed his search to '3 or 4 people'
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thebulletin.org Top stories ·
The US strike on Iran’s nuclear sites: preliminary thoughts on the outcomes
The US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities have likely inflicted significant damage in the short term. But the technical challenges of destroying deeply buried sites, the possibility of relocated materials, the impossibility of destroying Iranian expertise about uranium enrichment and weapons design and production, and the Iranian regime's resilience all suggest that this may be only a temporary setback, and any long-term solution will not lie in a military-only approach.
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scmp.com Top stories ·
US economy shrank 0.5% in first quarter, worse than earlier estimates revealed
Growth weighed down by surge of imports as US companies and households rushed to buy foreign goods before Trump could impose tariffs on them.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Faith Kipyegon attempts to make history by smashing the 4-minute mile for women
The three-time Olympic champion will need to shave more than 7 seconds off her personal best, a record she set in 2023. But if she succeeds, the Kenyan runner won't make the official record books yet.
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nhl.com Top stories ·
Dallas Stars sign captain Jamie Benn to one-year, $1 million contract extension | Dallas Stars
The one-year contract is worth a base of $1 million, plus an additional $3 million in potential performance bonuses
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Kardashians, critics and copycats kick off €40m Bezos wedding bash
Private jets and super-yachts deliver guests to three-day event protesters say will turn city into playground for rich
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Trump says Iran won't be building bombs 'for a very long time'
President Donald Trump said Iran will not be building bombs “for a very long time” following U.S. airstrikes on the Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan nuclear facilities over the weekend.
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Trump calls on Israel end to Netanyahu corruption trial
The US president says the case should be dropped, prompting accusations of interference.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Trump critic JB Pritzker expected to launch Democratic re-election bid for third term as Illinois governor
Gov. J.B. Pritzker to seek third term in Illinois amid 2028 presidential speculation, continuing his role as a leading Democratic voice against Trump administration.
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wacsports.com Top stories ·
Atlantic Sun Conference and Western Athletic Conference to Forge Strategic Alliance
Thursday, the Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN) and the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) announced a groundbreaking strategic alliance, set to commence in July 2026. The WAC will rebrand as the United Athletic Conference (UAC) and together the ASUN and UAC will form a consortium. The consortium will be led by Executive Director Jeff Bacon, current ASUN Commissioner.
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businessinsider.com Top stories ·
Here's how markets are reacting to reports of Trump's latest attempt to undermine Fed Chair Powell
Trump is reportedly weighing a slate of candidates to take over Jerome Powell's job and could announce a replacement long before Powell's term is over.
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ft.com Top stories ·
Spain’s PM Pedro Sánchez at risk as Nato gamble sparks Donald Trump’s ire
US president threatens Madrid with extra tariffs after Spanish prime minister rejects 5% defence spending target
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npr.org Top stories ·
Senate Republicans rush to pass President Trump's signature policy bill
Senate Republicans are racing to pass President Trump's signature policy bill by a self-imposed July 4 deadline. They've hit some roadblocks, especially around funding for rural hospitals.
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timesofindia.indiatimes.com Top stories ·
'American citizen only for 7 years': Republican Club calls for Zohran Mamdani's deportation, 'He isn't the mayor yet' - Times of India
US News: Republicans raised a call to revoke Zohran Mamdani's citizenship and deport him before he becomes New York mayor citing the fact that Mamdani became a.
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halifax.citynews.ca Top stories ·
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker to seek a 3rd term amid questions about higher political ambitions
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker will seek a third term in office next year amid growing questions about the Democrat’s ambitions for higher office. The Democrat will announce his intentions Thursday at an event in Chicago, according to two people familiar with his plans who requested anonymity because they were not authorized to […]
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jewishinsider.com Top stories ·
Experts: Damage to Iranian nuclear sites likely far more extensive than leaked DIA report
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir says damage to Iran's nuclear program is ‘systemic,’‘severe, broad and deep,’ and ‘pushed back by years’
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ft.com Top stories ·
Early intelligence suggests Iran’s uranium largely intact, European officials say
Preliminary assessments indicate Tehran was able to move much of its stockpile
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mashable.com Top stories ·
Tesla's Robotaxis keep screwing up. There's now a list of incidents.
Not a great look.
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nytimes.com Top stories ·
F1 teams opened their doors for Brad Pitt’s new movie – and sparked competitive paranoia
'F1: The Movie' uses many locations familiar for F1 fans, but using the secretive design facilities of one team had to be cleared legally