Press review · Friday, 20 June 2025
20 June 2025
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nintendoeverything.com Tech ·
Nintendo announces 2025 Switch eShop Summer Sale - first discount for Luigi's Mansion 2 HD, tons more
Nintendo 2025 Switch eShop Summer Sale live with first discount for Luigi's Mansion 2 HD and lots more - see the full list of deals.
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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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bbc.com Top stories ·
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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theguardian.com Top stories ·
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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rudebaguette.com Tech ·
“Samsung Faces a Shocking Setback”: Latest Smartphone Flops So Hard the Brand Is Forced to Rethink Its Entire Strategy - Rude Baguette
IN A NUTSHELL 📉 Samsung’s latest release, the Galaxy S25 Edge, has underperformed in sales, leading to a strategic reassessment. 📱 The ultra-thin design of the S25 Edge results in compromises like a smaller battery and fewer camera sensors. 💰 Priced at approximately $1,350, the S25 Edge is among the most expensive smartphones, with notable
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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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theverge.com Tech ·
Now Google’s Gemini AI is ready to fill in those empty cells in your spreadsheet
You can use it to generate text and summarize data in Sheets.
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9to5mac.com Tech ·
Apple Watch Hermès owners should not install the current betas
Anyone running a beta version of any software should of course expect issues, but if you own an Apple Watch...
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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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sammobile.com Tech ·
Radical S Pen upgrade could change how you'll use the Galaxy S26 Ultra
Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra might adopt some radical and long-awaited changes and improvements to the S Pen and digitizer.
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azcentral.com Tech ·
Fortnite is paying a $126M settlement. How to claim your refund in Arizona
Fortnite players can file for a share of Epic Game' $126 million settlement with the FTC. Here's how to file a claim and get a refund.
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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
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ndtv.com Top stories ·
"Bibi Netanyahu Was A Warrior, Like No Other In History": Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump weighed in on ally Benjamin Netanyahu's long-running corruption trial Wednesday, urging for Israel's "Great War Time Prime Minister" to be exonerated after the conflict with Iran.
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nypost.com Top stories ·
Trump’s border czar Tom Homan delivers stark warning to Zohran Mamdani after NYC primary win: ‘Game on’
President Trump’s border czar Tom Homan ripped into Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral campaign promise to “kick the fascist ICE out of New York City,” telling the Democratic socialis…
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macrumors.com Tech ·
Warning: watchOS 26 Beta 2 Crashes Apple's Expensive Hermès Watches
If you have an Hermès Apple Watch model, you're going to want to avoid installing watchOS 26 beta 2. According to Apple's release notes for...
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nippon.com Top stories ·
Nagasaki Voices Regret over Trump's Remark on Atomic Bombings
Nagasaki, June 26 (Jiji Press)--Nagasaki Mayor Shiro Suzuki voiced regret Thursday over U.S. President Donald …
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EU's 27 countries struggle to find a united voice on Gaza
EU foreign policy decisions have to be unanimous, so one objection can block the EU from taking action.
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What is an Xbox?
It sure looks like the next Xbox is going to be different, as Microsoft competes more with Steam.
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The arithmetic is tricky for a Shell bid for BP today. Next year may be different
Shell says it has ‘no intention’ of making an offer for BP. But if its share price rises, the numbers could work
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Israel closes the most direct route for aid to Palestinians in Gaza
Blockade of aid will increase diplomatic pressure on Israel as Spain PM Pedro Sánchez describes situation in Gaza as ‘genocide’
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aftermath.site Tech ·
Front Mission 3 Deserved Better Than This AI Slop - Aftermath
Some of the worst "upscaling" we've ever seen
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nintendolife.com Tech ·
Nintendo Download: 26th June (North America)
Tamagotchi Plaza! Ruffy and the Riverside! Locomoto!
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Microsoft is moving antivirus providers out of the Windows kernel
Microsoft wants to avoid another CrowdStrike incident.
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fortune.com Top stories ·
Shell doubles down on BP denial with no other clear suitors in sight
A theoretical Shell-BP combination would carry debt and anti-trust issues while requiring greater layoffs and divestments.
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people.com Top stories ·
See All the Celebrities Arriving at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez's Wedding in Venice
The billionaire Amazon founder and his fiancée will be tying the knot in a star-studded ceremony expected to take place on June 27. See all the celebrities who have touched down in Venice, Italy for the big day, so far
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How Cooper Flagg can make a staggering $930 million after being drafted No. 1
If all goes according to plan, Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg will look a lot like Scrooge McDuck throughout his 20s and 30s.
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Trump’s justice department sues entire bench of Maryland judges over order restricting deportations
Order bars US government from deporting undocumented immigrants for at least a day after they file legal challenge
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ndtv.com Top stories ·
After Iran Leak, White House Tightens Intel Access, Drops Tulsi Gabbard
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard earlier testified that Iran was not actively pursuing a nuclear weapon
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announces he's running for a third term
At a formal campaign kickoff event Thursday morning in Chicago, Pritzker said, "through every challenge and every triumph, I have grown to love Illinois even more."
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pushsquare.com Tech ·
Sony Hasn't Given Up on Adding More PS3 Games to PS Plus Yet
"We haven't ruled them out"
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polygon.com Tech ·
Sable, the rare open world game that respects your time, is free on Epic Games Store
Take Sable’s rite of passage and enjoy some great music along the way
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nintendoeverything.com Tech ·
Famitsu sales (6/16/25 - 6/22/25) - Nintendo Switch 2 still dominating in Japan
The latest Japanese hardware sales from Famitsu are as follows: Switch 2 – 140,026 Switch Lite – 5,212 Switch OLED – 5,110 PS5 – 3,581 Switch – 2,442 PS5 Pro – 1,676 PS5 Digital Edition – 749 Xbox Series S – 107 Xbox Series X Digital Edition – 47 Xbox Series X – 37 PS4 – 28 For comparison’s sake,...
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newsweek.com Tech ·
Parents have two more weeks to claim FTC refunds from Fortnite
Refunds are being given to people who made unwanted purchases in Fortnite as far back as 2017.