Press review · Friday, 20 June 2025
20 June 2025
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Diddy trial judge meets with lawyers to discuss jury instructions
In today's edition of Diddy on Trial, the judge and lawyers finalize instructions for the jury ahead of closing arguments in the case.
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ft.com Top stories ·
Robert Kennedy pulls US funding for global vaccine alliance
Move exacerbates Gavi’s struggles with fundraising
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Kennedy and vaccines loom over Senate confirmation hearing for CDC director
Senators pressed nominee Susan Monarez on vaccines, fired CDC workers and whether she would stand up to the health secretary.
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npr.org Top stories ·
A judge ordered Abrego Garcia released. His future remains uncertain
Despite the court order, if released from prison, Kilmar Abrego Garcia is likely to be immediately taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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androidpolice.com Tech ·
Google Wallet adds another state to its digital ID roster
Arkansas, Montana, Puerto Rico, and West Virginia are next in line
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npr.org Top stories ·
Judge orders Trump administration to resume distributing money for EV chargers
Congress designated money for building new EV chargers, but the Trump administration put a freeze on those funds. A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction ordering the program to resume.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Smoke seen from plane engine after takeoff from Las Vegas
The American Airlines flight returned safely to Harry Reid International Airport with no injuries reported.
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staradvertiser.com Top stories ·
U.S. to stop funding global vaccine alliance, Kennedy says | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
The U.S. will no longer contribute funding to Gavi, a global alliance that helps buy vaccines for the world’s poorest children because it ignores safety, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said today.
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Trump in angry outburst aimed at Israel and Iran
The US president expressed his frustration at the conduct of the two nations.
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anthropic.com Tech ·
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livescience.com Tech ·
New chip could be the breakthrough the quantum computing industry has been waiting for
Scientists in Australia have developed a quantum control chip that removes a key obstacle to getting qubits into practical, real-world computing systems.
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independent.co.uk Top stories ·
Republicans worry ‘too many Medicaid cuts’ will derail Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’
Trump says ‘NO ONE GOES ON VACATION UNTIL IT’S DONE’ but Republicans still worry about rural hospitals
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abc.net.au Top stories ·
Live: 'Body' of intel points to severe damage of Iranian nuclear sites, CIA says
The CIA says it has "a body of credible evidence" to suggest Iran's nuclear program was "severely damaged", countering a preliminary assessment leaked yesterday.
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variety.com Top stories ·
Taylor Swift Performs ‘Shake It Off’ at Nashville Tight Ends Charity Benefit, in First Live Appearance Since Eras Tour
Taylor Swift performed for the first time since the the Eras Tour ended, singing a spontaneous 'Shake It Off' at a Nashville football charity benefit.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Nvidia shares hit record as AI chipmaker again becomes world's most valuable company
Nvidia closed at an all-time high as investors gain confidence that the chipmaker will power through China restrictions.
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
Have Sean 'Diddy' Combs' trial charges been dropped? Prosecutors ditch previous claims
As Sean \
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npr.org Top stories ·
We're not built for this heat : Consider This from NPR
Tens of millions of people across the US are currently under a heat advisory. And the extreme heat isn't just affecting people. You may have seen videos online of the heat causing asphalt roads to buckle. It is impacting rail travel too. Amtrak has been running some trains more slowly, as have the public transit systems of Washington and Philadelphia.Mikhail Chester, an engineering professor at Arizona State University, talks through the intersection of extreme heat and transportation.And NPR's Julia Simon shares advice on how people can keep themselves cool.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.
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thehindu.com Top stories ·
Iranian-backed hackers go to work after U.S. strikes
Iranian hackers target US infrastructure, prompting concerns of escalating cyberwarfare and the need for enhanced digital defences.
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
Justice Department sues entire Maryland federal judiciary over immigration policy
"This lawsuit involves yet another regrettable example of the unlawful use of equitable powers to restrain the Executive," the lawsuit reads.
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aboutamazon.com Tech ·
Ring debuts Video Descriptions, Gen AI-powered updates on what’s happening at home
A new era at Ring starts with detailed alerts that let you distinguish between urgent and everyday activity at a glance.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Stock futures are little changed as S&P 500 nears new record high: Live updates
The moves come after the S&P 500 finished Wednesday's session flat.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Secretary of State Marco Rubio clashes with CBS host over Iranian nuclear ambitions
Secretary of State Marco Rubio butted heads with CBS host Brennan over Iran's nuclear ambitions, dismissing weaponization order questions as "irrelevant."
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freepress.net Top stories ·
Republican and Democratic Senators Denounce Trump's Move to Silence Public-Broadcasting Stations Essential to Many Rural States
A Senate Appropriations Committee hearing reveals growing concerns over a Trump scheme to end federal funding for popular NPR and PBS programming.
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npr.org Top stories ·
'Law & Order' star investigates her own family's tragic car crash in 'My Mom Jayne'
Mariska Hargitay has only the vaguest memories of her mother, Jayne Mansfield, the sex-symbol movie star who died in the 1967 crash. Now, Hargitay examines her family history in a new documentary.
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punchbowl.news Top stories ·
Rescissions package faces uncertain path in Senate
The House-passed rescissions package has smacked right into the realities of the Senate: it faces an uphill battle on a condensed timeline.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Diddy trial: Government wants 'attempted' arson and kidnapping allegations removed from jury instructions
The arson evidence stems from allegations that someone tossed a Molotov cocktail into rapper Kid Cudi's car.
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ft.com Top stories ·
Tehran comes back to life after Iran-Israel war
Businesses are reopening and residents returning to the city as shaky ceasefire brings an end to devastating 12-day conflict
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cbsnews.com Tech ·
Fortnite players set for $126 million refund this week. Here's how to get the money.
Does Fortnite owe you money? Here's how to get a slice of the $126 million refund the Federal Trade Commission is sending to eligible players this week.
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Texas teen indicted for murder in fatal stabbing of another student at track meet
Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis said Tuesday his team had presented evidence for several weeks before the grand jury returned the indictment.
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statnews.com Top stories ·
As Trump’s deadline nears, Republicans face substantial disagreement on Medicaid cuts
Disputes over health care threaten to delay the tax cut bill President Trump wants on his desk by July 4.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
DoorDash executive among victims in Lake Tahoe boating disaster
Authorities release identities of eight victims who died when a boat capsized at Lake Tahoe during high winds, including DoorDash executive Joshua Pickles and family members.
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voiceofsandiego.org Top stories ·
Border Report: Asylum Seekers Stuck in Mexico Turn to Other Countries for Help
Since the Trump Administration canceled asylum appointments, some are playing the waiting game in Tijuana while others are looking for ways to reach other countries.
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washingtonexaminer.com Top stories ·
Senate GOP not fully on board with Trump's DOGE rescissions legislation
The $9.4 billion Senate rescissions legislation is facing opposition on an array of issues, from public broadcast cuts to slashing aid for a global AIDS program.
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cybersecuritynews.com Top stories ·
Hacktivist Groups Attacking U.S. Companies & Military Domains Following Attacks on Iran
Hacktivist DDoS attacks hit U.S. military and financial sites after June 2025 Iran strikes, escalating Middle East cyber tensions.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Rep. Mike Quigley tells Trump to 'put your ego in your pocket'
U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley speaks with Morning Edition about a classified assessment that showed U.S. strikes did not "obliterate" Iran's nuclear program as President Trump said.
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9to5google.com Tech ·
Pixel 10 reportedly gets a battery boost and faster 'Qi2 Wireless Charging'
According to a new report, Google's base Pixel 10 will apparently have a larger battery and "Qi2 Wireless Charging."
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Google will prompt Android users to adjust Find Hub privacy during device setup
Through an update, Google has revealed that a new prompt during setup will push Android users to change Find Hub privacy settings.
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nebraska.tv Top stories ·
California faces ultimatum: ban transgender athletes or lose federal education funding
It’s now official, California’s Department of Education and the state’s high school sports federation are guilty of violating civil rights laws by allowing tran
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vox.com Top stories ·
RFK’s attack on children’s vaccines, explained
Anti-vaxxers are coming for health recommendations parents rely on.
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cleveland.com Tech ·
Thousands of Fortnite gamers to get refunds, but there’s a deadline
The Federal Trade Commission is issuing more than $126 million in refunds to Fortnite players who were unfairly charged for in-game purchases, with nearly one million payments going out this week. Consumers now have until July 9 to file a claim tied to Epic Games’ $245 million settlement over deceptive billing practices.
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engadget.com Tech ·
PS Plus Monthly games for July include Diablo 4 and Jusant
Sony is marking the 15th anniversary of PS Plus.
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investopedia.com Top stories ·
Deadline Approaches For Senate To Cement DOGE Spending Cuts
Lawmakers have less than a month to cement into law $9.4 billion in federal spending eliminated by Elon Musk's cost-cutting task force.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Member of RFK Jr’s new vaccine panel withdraws over conflict of interest
Dr Michael Ross was involved in multiple private healthcare firms and withdrew after a review of financial holdings
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gizmodo.com Top stories ·
Jeff Bezos Wedding Plans Disrupted After Protesters Threaten to Fill Venice Canals With Inflatable Crocodiles
Guests are rumored to include Elon Musk, Oprah Winfrey, and Ivanka Trump.
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Diddy trial live updates: Prosecutors drop some kidnapping, arson, sex trafficking claims
Ahead of closing arguments in Sean \
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businessreport.com Top stories ·
What we know about Shell’s possible BP megamerger
Shell is in early talks to acquire BP in what could be the largest oil merger in decades, according to people familiar with the matter, The Wall Street Journal reports. While Shell has denied the talks, BP shares briefly spiked following the report. A deal could value BP—currently worth around $80 billion—at a premium, potentially […]
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news.bloomberglaw.com Top stories ·
Federal Worker Labor Contracts Restored by California Judge (1)
The Trump administration may not proceed with its efforts to nullify collective bargaining agreements for federal workers in nearly two dozen agencies after another judge issued an injunction to block an executive order stripping certain federal employees of union protections.
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Sixteen killed, hundreds injured, in antigovernment Kenyan protests
Demonstrators rally against police brutality and government corruption to commemorate last year’s youth-led protests.
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pbs.org Top stories ·
Wisconsin Supreme Court sides with Republicans in battle over governor's veto powers
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has handed a victory to the Republican-controlled Legislature in a power struggle with Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.
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theverge.com Tech ·
Dbrand admits it had a ‘spectacularly terrible response’ to Killswitch Joy-Con grip detachment complaints
“Please continue dunking on us for the next six to eight months for reincarnating Steve Jobs.”