Press review · Friday, 20 June 2025
20 June 2025
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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.
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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
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rockstarintel.com Tech ·
More Changes Made To GTA Online In New Updates By Rockstar - RockstarINTEL
Rockstar Games have released a bunch of new background updates for GTA Online following the recent Money Fronts update.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Trump administration exploring $30 billion civilian nuclear deal for Iran
The tentative proposal is one of several being considered.
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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.”
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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.
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theverge.com Tech ·
Threads now has a better word filter than Instagram
You can set time limits to hide from spoilers.
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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.
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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.
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arstechnica.com Tech ·
After 27 years, engineer discovers how to display secret photo in Power Mac ROM
Developer solves mystery of hidden JPEG from the beige G3 era.
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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.
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techcrunch.com Tech ·
People use AI for companionship much less than we're led to believe | TechCrunch
A report by Anthropic reveals that people rarely seek companionship from AI, and turn to AI for emotional support or advice only 2.9% of the time.
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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.
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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.
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wafb.com Top stories ·
Jail escapee Antoine Massey recaptured Friday in New Orleans
Derrick Groves is the last of 10 escapees still at large
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
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
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phonearena.com Tech ·
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7, Fold 7, and tri-fold availability leaked
Samsung's upcoming flagship foldables will be hitting the shelves sooner than you think.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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racer.com Tech ·
Ferrari reveals 296 GT3 Evo | RACER
Ferrari has revealed its new 296 GT3 Evo ahead of its anticipated race debut in 2026.
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nintendoworldreport.com Tech ·
Capcom Announces Updates For Kunitsu-Gami And Next Street Fighter 6 DLC Release Date - News
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nintendo.com Tech ·
Tetris 99 47th MAXIMUS CUP – News – Nintendo Official Site
The Tetris 99 47th MAXIMUS CUP online event is giving you the opportunity to catch up on four in-game themes you may have missed!
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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thegamepost.com Tech ·
Marvel Rivals Season 3 Release Date, Heroes and Title Leaked Early Via Twitch Drops
A new Twitch campaign might have just leaked Marvel Rivals Season 3's title, new heroes, and upcoming skins ahead of schedule.
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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
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‘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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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ign.com Tech ·
The Steam Summer Sale Is Live With New PC Gaming Deals for 2025 - IGN
The Steam Summer Sale is finally here, and we've rounded up the best deals to help you save cash this year.
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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
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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
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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.
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eurogamer.net Tech ·
Leon Kennedy "actually quite a bad match for horror," says Resident Evil 9's director
Leon Kennedy "actually quite a bad match for horror," says Resident Evil Requiem director.
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Facebook is starting to feed its Meta AI with private, unpublished photos
Facebook users opting into “cloud processing” are inadvertently giving Meta AI access to their entire camera roll.
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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.
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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.