Press review · Friday, 20 June 2025
20 June 2025
Single reports
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Hegseth defends Iran strike amid doubts over Trump’s ‘obliteration’ claims
Defense chief says US bombings degraded Iran’s nuclear sites, citing AI models over leaked intel doubts
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theconversation.com Top stories ·
I’m a physician who has looked at hundreds of studies of vaccine safety, and here’s some of what RFK Jr. gets wrong
The health secretary has made many inaccurate statements about vaccines. But the science is clear that vaccines have dramatically reduced childhood illness, disability and death.
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whitehouse.gov Top stories ·
Iran’s Nuclear Facilities Have Been Obliterated — and Suggestions Otherwise are Fake News
The world is far safer after President Donald J. Trump’s highly successful, decisive precision strikes against the Iranian regime’s key nuclear
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amny.com Top stories ·
NYC Mayor’s Race: Eric Adams officially kicks off independent reelection bid, taking aim at Mamdani | amNewYork
That was the message a defiant Mayor Eric Adams conveyed at a chaotic kick-off event for his independent general election bid on the steps of City Hall on
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calmatters.org Top stories ·
California budget deal cooks the books again to hide big 'structural' deficit | Opinion
State lawmakers and the governor have adopted a hide-the-pea approach to budgeting, relying on reserves, loans and payment delays to conceal a $21 billion deficit.
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variety.com Top stories ·
Bill Moyers, Elder Statesman of PBS Journalists, Dies at 91
Bill Moyers, who carried an unblemished air of moral conviction throughout a 43-year career at PBS, has died. He was 91.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Federal prosecutors tell judge they will deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to a third country after detention
Kilmar Abrego Garcia faces potential deportation as his attorneys request a Maryland judge block ICE from removing him while he awaits trial on human smuggling charges.
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ft.com Top stories ·
US Treasury asks Congress to scrap retaliatory tax measure in Trump budget bill
Scott Bessent says deal with G7 will stop so-called Pillar 2 taxes from applying to American companies
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Fox News Politics Newsletter: Red State Notches SCOTUS Win Over Planned Parenthood
Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, with the latest updates on the Trump administration, Capitol Hill and more Fox News politics content.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Prosecutor details Diddy’s alleged criminal ‘kingdom’ in closing arguments
In today's edition of Diddy on Trial, federal prosecutor Christy Slavik sums up the government's case.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Nike sales drop 12%, but sneaker giant says the worst of its slump is behind it
Nike said its fiscal fourth quarter will see the worst of its turnaround efforts but investors are wondering if sales and profits still have more room to fall.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Democratic congressman hurls profanity-laced message at Stephen Miller
Democratic lawmaker Mark Pocan used profanity against Stephen Miller, implying Nazi connections in response to Miller's comments about Zohran Mamdani's victory in New York City.
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foxbaltimore.com Top stories ·
Hegseth slams media corps for 'fake news' about strikes on Iran, ignoring historic moments
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is set to host what President Donald Trump described as "a major news conference" Thursday morning.
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kyivindependent.com Top stories ·
Trump vowed at NATO summit that Russia won’t attack alliance during his presidency, WP reports
U.S. President Donald Trump promised during the NATO summit in The Hague that Russia would never attack the alliance while he is in office, the Washington Post reported on June 26, citing three unnamed European officials.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Trump hosts 'One, Big, Beautiful' event to push GOP senators to pass tax bill
Trump wants Congress to pass his tax and spending bill by Independence Day. Some conservative Republicans in the Senate fear it could blow out the deficit.
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
Man indicted on 12 hate crime charges in Boulder attack
A man accused of hurling Molotov cocktails at a group of people demonstrating in Boulder, Colorado, in support of Israeli hostages has been indicted by a federal grand jury on 12 hate crime counts
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click2houston.com Top stories ·
How do I apply for the Fortnite refunds?
The article provides detailed information on how players of the popular online video game Fortnite can apply for refunds due to unauthorized or unwanted charges. Following a $245 million settlement between Epic Games and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over allegations of deceptive billing practices, the refund process has reopened until July 9, 2025. The article outlines eligibility criteria, application procedures, and important deadlines for consumers seeking compensation. It also highlights the FTC's commitment to consumer protection and offers contact information for further assistance.
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Eric Adams, mayor of New York City, launches re-election campaign after Mamdani’s surprise primary showing
Mayor’s entry comes as the city’s business community reacts harshly to democratic socialist’s primary success
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
CIA says Iran’s nuclear program ‘severely damaged’ by U.S. strikes
President Donald Trump dismissed an earlier Defense Intelligence Agency assessment as inconclusive and premature.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Trump trade deadlines in July 'not critical': White House
"Perhaps it could be extended, but that's a decision for the president to make," Trump press secretary Karoline Leavitt said of the tariff extension deadlines.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Ex-Ravens PK Tucker gets 10-week suspension
Former Ravens kicker Justin Tucker has been suspended for the first 10 weeks of the 2025 regular season after the NFL found that he violated its personal conduct policy.
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npr.org Top stories ·
RFK Jr.'s vaccine advisers raise disproven fears about the preservative thimerosal
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted on the flu vaccine, raising concerns about a rarely used preservative. Medical groups worry this will "sow distrust" in vaccines.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Tesla head of manufacturing Omead Afshar fired by Elon Musk
Omead Afshar, Tesla's head of manufacturing and operations, has been fired from the company by CEO Elon Musk after declining car sales.
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Anna Wintour: end of an era as ‘queen of fashion’ departs as American Vogue’s editor-in-chief
Wintour has amplified the place of fashion in culture beyond all recognition
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wral.com Top stories ·
US stocks rise to the brink of a record and recover nearly all their 20% springtime drop
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market ran up to the edge of another record on Thursday.
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npr.org Top stories ·
He owns trendy Israeli eateries. Now he's a rep for a controversial Gaza food program
Shahar Segal — known for restaurants around the world that include Manhattan's Michelin-starred Shmoné — is a spokesperson for the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation.
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fox5atlanta.com Top stories ·
Reports of 'fireball' seen falling from sky over Southeast, officials investigating
Officials across the Southeast are investigating reports of a “fireball" seen in the sky.
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businessinsider.com Top stories ·
Top US general says 15 years of planning to defeat Iran's most fortified nuclear site centered on a massive 30,000-pound bomb
Seven B-2 stealth aircraft dropped a total of 14 GBU-57 bunker-buster bombs on Iranian nuclear sites last weekend.
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abc7ny.com Top stories ·
Eric Adams launches reelection campaign in NYC mayoral race
Adams delivered a fiery speech from the steps of City Hall, surrounded by supporters and taking his case for reelection directly to the voters.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Kipyegon's bid for sub-4-minute mile falls short
Faith Kipyegon, a three-time Olympic champion, came up short in her bid to become the first woman to run a mile in under four minutes, posting a time of 4 minutes, 06.42 seconds at Stade Charléty in Paris on Thursday.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Anna Wintour steps back as US Vogue's editor-in-chief
Dame Anna, who has been editor-in-chief for 37 years, will continue to hold a senior role at the company.
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foxweather.com Top stories ·
Fireball meteor spotted streaking across Southeast sky amid flood of shaking reports
A possible bright fireball shot across the Southeast sky on Thursday afternoon startling anyone who heard or felt it, according to hundreds of social media reports and fireball reports to astronomy organizations.
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nypost.com Top stories ·
Jaw-dropping footage released showing how 30,000-pound bunker-buster bombs work like the ones used in historic Iran strike
The Pentagon released jaw-dropping footage showcasing how the 30,000-pound heavy-duty bunker-buster bombs that were used against Iran successfully demolish fortified targets deep underground.
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ft.com Top stories ·
Anna Wintour to step down as editor of US Vogue
Condé Nast content chief will keep senior roles at parent company and global control of Vogue magazines
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npr.org Top stories ·
Brad Pitt plays a veteran racer who won't slow down in 'F1'
Pitt, 61, stars as a Formula One driver whose career was sidelined by a devastating crash. Though the overall arc of F1 is fairly predictable, the film is still hugely enjoyable and dazzlingly well-made.
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Pound touches near 4-year high as Trump rattles dollar
A report that the US President could name the new head of the central bank early raises concerns over its independence.
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news.sky.com Top stories ·
US defence secretary's Iran strikes briefing turned into a full throttle assault on the press
The storm around the level of destruction caused by Saturday's American airstrikes could be a distraction. Nevertheless, the early morning Pentagon news conference revealed plenty.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Iran's supreme leader slams Trump just days after US strikes on nuclear sites
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei took a swipe at President Donald Trump just days after the U.S. struck Tehran's nuclear facilities.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei issues claims of victory over Israel, "a big slap in the face" to the U.S.
U.S. intel agencies say Iran's nuclear program is in tatters. Israel killed 30 Iranian military commanders. But Iran's supreme leader has a different take on the 12-day war.
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corporate.universaldestinationsandexperiences.com Top stories ·
Universal Destinations & Experiences Expands Universal Horror Unleashed Concept with Second Location Planned for Chicago - Universal Destinations & Experiences
Universal Destinations & Experiences, the themed entertainment division of Comcast NBCUniversal, announces its second location for Universal Horror
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theatlantic.com Top stories ·
Yes, the Iran Mission Was Successful. No, We Are Not Taking Questions.
Pete Hegseth’s guide to war
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espn.com Top stories ·
Fantasy basketball: Which rookies should you roster in 2025-26?
Andre Snellings looks at what fantasy managers can expect from Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, Ace Bailey and other touted rookies in fantasy basketball next season.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Trump's war against the Powell Fed has taken another political turn
While Trump's name-calling of Powell isn't particularly new, the words now could signal action.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Trump still would have won in 2024 even if everyone had turned out to vote, Pew finds
In 2024, 64% of the eligible-voting population turned out, the second highest in 120 years. New data show that even if all those voters who stayed home had voted, Trump would still be president today.
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espn.com Top stories ·
A'ja Wilson, Josh Allen among 2025 ESPYS candidates; vote now
Vote today and determine which athletes and teams go home with an ESPY.
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people.com Top stories ·
Anna Wintour Steps Back as Vogue Editor-in-Chief After 37 Years — and She’s Hiring!
The longtime editor-in-chief, who joined American Vogue in 1988, announced the news in a staff meeting the morning of Wednesday, June 25.
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White House says no meeting with Iran currently scheduled
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the U.S. continues to be in "close communication" with Iran and intermediaries.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Iran trying to 'save face' following US strike on nuclear sites, expert says
Middle East expert Jacob Olidort says Iran's assessment of nuclear site damage reinforces U.S. and Israeli views, as both countries claim their objectives were met in recent strikes.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Supreme Court boots challenge to state defunding Planned Parenthood in major pro-life victory
The Supreme Court ruled on whether South Carolina violated Medicaid patients' right to choose health care providers by blocking Planned Parenthood money.
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asunsports.org Top stories ·
Atlantic Sun Conference and Western Athletic Conference to Forge Strategic Alliance
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - 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.