Press review · Friday, 20 June 2025
20 June 2025
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pbs.org Top stories ·
Here's what's in the big bill that just passed the Senate
Tax cuts are the priority.
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
Pentagon cuts off some weapons for Ukraine as concern grows over US munitions running low
Pentagon chief spokesperson Sean Parnell said the cutoff of some weapons deliveries to Ukraine was part of a global 'capability review.'
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macrumors.com Tech ·
Multiple All-Time Low Prices Hit M4 iPad Pro on Amazon, Get Up to $380 Off
Amazon is discounting numerous models of Apple's M4 iPad Pro this week, including both 11-inch and 13-inch models this time around....
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videogameschronicle.com Top stories ·
Sources: Everwild has been cancelled as Xbox layoffs hit Rare | VGC
The original IP had been in development in some form for over a decade…
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people.com Top stories ·
Diddy Acquitted on Most Serious Charges — But Denied Bail: Full Recap
The jury has reached its verdict in the Sean 'Diddy' Combs case
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rollingstone.com Top stories ·
Debunking All the B.S. About Zohran Mamdani
Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for mayor of New York, is facing a wave of Islamophobic misinformation attacking his character and politics
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cbs6albany.com Top stories ·
Governor Hochul suspends Press Secretary amid Sexual Harassment allegation
According to a report first published by The New York Times, Governor Kathy Hochul has suspended her press secretary, Avi Small, amid an investigation into an a
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electrek.co Top stories ·
Tesla confirms Cybertruck sales are down to just ~5,000 units
Tesla has confirmed through its delivery report that Cybertruck sales have now dropped to ~5,000 units per quarter. After planning...
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nypost.com Top stories ·
Deandre Ayton signing with Lakers after Blazers buyout
The big man was an unexpected addition to the free-agent market after having his contract bought out.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Billions of flies to be dumped out of planes in an effort to fight flesh-eating maggot known as "man-eater"
The move is part of the government's plans for protecting the U.S. from the New World screwworm fly, which could devastate its beef industry and even kill household pets.
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
Iran's nuclear program knocked back 'closer to 2 years,' Pentagon says
Parnell's assessment much more optimistic than UN nuclear watchdog
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adn.com Top stories ·
Opinion: Sen. Murkowski and the art of the deal
Like Ted Stevens before her, Murkowski put Alaska’s interests first.
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gamespot.com Tech ·
Studios Shot Down A Crash Bandicoot Movie, Says Sega Of America CEO
Former Sony executive Shuji Utsumi reveals that Hollywood turned down his pitches for a Crash Bandicoot movie.
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pcguide.com Tech ·
Nexus Mods will now need age verification for adult content, and no, it's not the new owners' fault
In the coming weeks, Nexus Mods will introduce changes to comply with EU and UK law, including stricter age verification requirements.
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Canned goods company Del Monte Foods files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Del Monte Foods is voluntarily filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and looking to sell its company to a new owner.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Sources: Lakers, Ayton reach agreement on deal
Former No. 1 pick Deandre Ayton, who finalized a buyout with the Blazers on Sunday, has agreed to sign with the Lakers, sources told ESPN.
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haaretz.com Top stories ·
Trump and the IDF chief want to end the Gaza war. It's not clear if Netanyahu is on board
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Judge blocks Trump's asylum ban at southern border
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has blocked the Trump administration policy that restricts migrants who cross the southern border from seeking asylum.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Pentagon reviews arms exports to allies as munition stockpiles reportedly drop
Spokesperson Sean Parnell confirms defence department reviewing shipments may not affect only Ukraine
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Diddy denied bail after being found guilty of prostitution, will remain behind bars until sentencing
The hip-hop mogul clasped his hands together as the judge read his decision.
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videogameschronicle.com Tech ·
Sources: Banjo-Kazooie, Sea of Thieves director leaves Rare after 35 years, following Everwild cancellation | VGC
Influential designer Gregg Mayles will leave the company…
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9to5google.com Tech ·
Pixel 6a gets a mandatory Android update next week with battery reduction for some
Google has confirmed the details of a Pixel 6a update that is mandatory and will lead to a battery reduction for some users.
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wired.com Tech ·
AI Videos of Black Women Depicted as ‘Bigfoot’ Are Going Viral
Some Instagram creators are using Google’s Veo 3 and racking up millions of views on AI videos of “bigfoot baddies.” They’ll teach you how to make them for $15.
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ign.com Tech ·
Subnautica 2 Developer's Entire Leadership Team Replaced in Shock Move Krafton Said 'Will Bring Renewed Energy and Momentum' - IGN
Former Striking Distance CEO, Steve Papoutsis, is joining Subnautica 2 developer Unknown Worlds as CEO amid the shock announcement that the previous leadership team — Ted Gill, Charlie Cleveland, and Max McGuire — have been replaced "effective immediately."
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federalnewsnetwork.com Top stories ·
HHS layoffs were likely unlawful and must be halted, US judge says
On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Melissa DuBose granted the preliminary injunction sought by a coalition of attorneys general from 19 states.
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs Denied Bail: Here's Why Judge Kept Him Behind Bars
Judge Arun Subramanian made the ruling Wednesday, July 2, after Combs was found guilty of prostitution charges and acquitted of more serious charges.
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dispatch.com Top stories ·
Ohio Republican could be holdout on Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill.' How will the rest vote?
While most of Ohio's representatives in the U.S. House appear to be voting along party lines, there may be a Republican holdout.
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theverge.com Tech ·
Tinder’s mandatory facial recognition check comes to the US
Catfishing just got harder in California.
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carscoops.com Tech ·
Porsche’s New 911 4S Has More Of Everything Except A Gear Lever | Carscoops
The 2026 Carrera 4S enters the 992.2 generation with more power and upgraded standard equipment, but the PDK is the sole transmission available
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Trump announces US-Vietnam trade deal
The US plans to charge 20% tariffs on Vietnamese goods - less than half the rate set to go into effect next week.
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komonews.com Top stories ·
US throttling weapons shipments to Ukraine; where does that leave ceasefire efforts?
The U.S. is cutting back on weapons shipments to Ukraine.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs to remain detained ahead of sentencing on prostitution-related charges
Sean "Diddy" Combs was found guilty of prostitution-related charges, but acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering.
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wccftech.com Tech ·
Phil Spencer Will Retire Following The Next-Gen Xbox Launch, Sarah Bond To Take Over - Rumor [Updated]
A claim from a reputable leaker has been made that Phil Spencer will retired following the launch of Xbox's next-gen hardware.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Sean 'Diddy' Combs verdict is a blow to federal prosecutors, analysts say
The jury in the blockbuster trial ultimately rejected prosecutors’ assertion that the hip-hop mogul ran a racketeering and sex-trafficking scheme.
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npr.org Top stories ·
How Communities, Families & The Economy Are Impacted By ICE : Fresh Air
Jacob Soboroff of NBC News says the Trump administration promised to deport the "worst of the worst" criminal immigrants, but is now detaining undocumented workers with no serious criminal record. He spoke with Tonya Mosley about the condition of some detainment centers, the impact on L.A. communities, and child separation.
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news.blizzard.com Tech ·
Announcing Changes to Warcraft Rumble Support
We have an important update on the future of Warcraft Rumble. After much deliberation, we’ve arrived at an extremely hard decision. Moving forward, we'll continue supporting Rumble with updates focused on regular, systemic in-game events and bug fixes, but no new content.
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Google details Home app 'Member' role with limited access, support for children
The Google Home app is adding a new form of access to your home, with a “Member” role now broadly...
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timesofindia.indiatimes.com Top stories ·
What is Donald Trump’s net worth? Billionaire US President has a big portfolio of cryptocurrencies, stocks & more - top details - Times of India
International Business News: Donald Trump's net worth is complex to calculate, with estimates potentially reaching $10 billion due to cryptocurrency investments. His wealth includ
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businessinsider.com Top stories ·
4 takeaways from Tesla's latest sales report
Wall Street doesn't seem spooked by Tesla's Q2 sales report, which showed a 13.5% year-over-year drop in EV deliveries. Analysts explained why to BI.
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ktvu.com Top stories ·
7 people unaccounted for following Yolo County fireworks facility explosion
Seven people were unaccounted for on Wednesday, following a massive explosion at a fireworks' storage facility in Yolo County, CalFire and emergency operations officials said.
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nhl.com Top stories ·
NHL Free Agent Tracker | NHL.com
Comprehensive list of signings by team, available players
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Skeleton found in pot is first ancient Egyptian to undergo whole genome analysis
Unusual burial of man, thought to have been a potter, in sealed vessel may have helped DNA survive past four millennia
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Hamas studying new ceasefire proposals, calls for end to Gaza war
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar says the deal is popular both in Israeli cabinet and within the public at large.
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Heathrow airport shutdown: Five key takeaways from report into fire
A report into a fire that resulted in Heathrow Airport shutting down for nearly a day has been released - what are the key findings?
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Obama-appointed judge strikes down Trump order preventing asylum requests, protections for illegal immigrants
An Obama-appointed judge has halted Trump's immigration crackdown by blocking executive order that sought to prevent migrants crossing the southern border from claiming asylum.
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9to5mac.com Tech ·
Apple Watch Ultra 3 release date: When to expect the new model - 9to5Mac
Apple Watch Ultra 3 is in the works with a variety of new upgrades and features, here’s when to expect the new model’s release date.
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eurogamer.net Tech ·
The reception to Diablo 4 Season 9 may be the worst for any season so far, and that’s saying a lot coming from Season 8
It may feel like Déjà vu, but Diablo 4 really is re-running its worst arcs from last year.
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Microsoft cancels its Perfect Dark and Everwild Xbox games
Matt Booty announced the cancellations today.
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What's the difference between Medicare and Medicaid? What to know as cuts pass Senate
The so-called \
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Diddy's Lawyers Expect Him to Be Sentenced to About 2 Years in Prison: Letter
Sean "Diddy" Combs' attorneys have asked that he be released on a $1 million bond, while prosecutors said he remains a "danger" and have asked the judge not to set bail.