Press review · Friday, 20 June 2025
20 June 2025
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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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engadget.com Tech ·
Dell announces new Premium replacement for the XPS line
After going through a controversial branding change that eliminated the beloved XPS name, Dell has launched its replacement.
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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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roadtovr.com Tech ·
Xiaomi Unveils China's Answer to Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses with a Few Killer Features
Today at Xiaomi’s ‘Human x Car x Home’ event, the Chinese tech giant revealed its answer to Meta and EssilorLuxottica’s series of smart glasses: Xiaomi AI Glasses. Reports from late last year alleged Xiaomi was partnering with China-based ODM Goertek to produce a new generation of AI-assisted smart glasses, which was rumored to “fully benchmark” against …
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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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forbes.com Tech ·
Delete Every App That’s On This List—‘Risks Are Too Great’
These smartphone apps are meant to be secure — they're dangerous.
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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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petapixel.com Tech ·
World's First Personal UV-Texture Printer Raises Record-Setting $44M on Kickstarter
The compact eufyMake E1 UV Printer, Kickstarter’s most funded product, promises professional-grade printing for users of any skill level.
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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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theguardian.com Top stories ·
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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9to5mac.com Tech ·
New iPhone Fold leak details display size, cameras, and more - 9to5Mac
A new leak details current specs for next year’s iPhone Fold model, including display size, cameras, render, and more.
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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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9to5google.com Tech ·
Nothing Phone (3) has a 50MP 'periscope' telephoto lens – here are the first samples [Gallery]
Ahead of its launch event next week, Nothing has confirmed that Phone (3) will be launching with the camera feature...
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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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sammobile.com Tech ·
Galaxy S25 One UI 8 update may have already gone stable!
Samsung has switched back to non-beta nomenclature for One UI 8 firmware for the Galaxy S25, suggesting an official release is imminent.
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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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gonintendo.com Tech ·
AI used to create Everybody's Golf: Hot Shots' trees
Those poor birdies
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Google banned from selling select Pixel phones in Japan, and it might not end there
Google has been banned from selling select Pixel phones in Japan over a patent dispute, and it might not end there.
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gamedeveloper.com Tech ·
How co-op climbing hit Peak achieved 2 million sales for less than $200,000
Aggro Crab and Landfall's latest hit was mostly made during a one-month long game jam in South Korea.
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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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eurogamer.net Tech ·
System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster review - a careful makeover that doesn’t wholly stave off the ravages of time
Our review of System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Edition - a lovely game that's showing its age a bit.
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pushsquare.com Tech ·
First PS Plus Extra Game for July 2025 Confirmed
Say hello to Abiotic Factor
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pushsquare.com Tech ·
Discount Codes Are Being Sent Out to PS Plus Members
Get 20% off PS5 accessories
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‘Fortnite’ Players to Receive More Than $126 Million in Refunds From FTC
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is issuing more refunds to players of Epic Games "Fortnite."
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theverge.com Tech ·
YouTube search gets its own version of Google’s AI Overviews
More AI-powered search results.
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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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androidauthority.com Tech ·
These Pixels are banned in one of Google's biggest markets, and more could follow
An entire line of Google Pixel phones has been banned in one of the company's biggest markets following a patent lawsuit.
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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.