Press review · Friday, 20 June 2025
20 June 2025
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9to5google.com Tech ·
Report: Galaxy S26 to use Samsung-made Snapdragon 8 Elite sequel, not TSMC version
According to a new report, Samsung will make the Snapdragon chips being used in the Galaxy S26 series instead of TSMC.
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rollingstone.com Top stories ·
Sean Combs' Longtime 'Right Hand' Looms Large at Trial Despite Absence
Sean Combs' chief of staff Kristina Khorram has loomed large over his trial despite neither side calling her as a witness.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Transcript: Secretary of State Marco Rubio on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," June 22, 2025
The following is the transcript of an interview with Secretary of State Marco Rubio that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on June 22, 2025.
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trt.global Top stories ·
TRT Global - Zelenskyy seeks to buy US air defence systems in NATO talks with Trump
Ukraine is scrambling to protect its skies after Russia intensified aerial attacks, launching hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles almost every day.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Nato boss commends 'daddy' Trump's handling of Israel-Iran conflict
Mark Rutte appears to approve of the US president's strong language when Trump spoke about the warring nations on Tuesday.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Damage assessment of Iran nuclear sites and what to watch in NBA draft: Morning Rundown
Plus, state lawmaker Zohran Mamdani leads first-choice votes in New York City's Democratic mayoral primary. Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo conceded the race to his competitor.
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arstechnica.com Tech ·
Ubuntu disables Intel GPU security mitigations, promises 20% performance boost
Overtime defenses for Spectre-based attacks have taken their toll.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
The alarming rise of US officers hiding behind masks: ‘A police state’
Mike German, an ex-FBI agent, said immigration agents hiding their identities ‘highlights the illegitimacy of actions’
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fortune.com Top stories ·
The S&P 500 flirts with it's all-time high, oil futures rise 1.4% after Middle East ceasefire
Despite a raft of problems from the Middle East to domestic tariff policies, markets seem to welcome the fact things are comparatively settled.
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Israel, US and Iran all claim to have won the war, but who has really gained?
The Iranian nuclear programme has been set back, but it may also have been entrenched and invigorated
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tomsguide.com Tech ·
Nintendo Switch 2 restocks live — Antonline drop happening this afternoon, Walmart tonight
Don't miss your chance to get a Switch 2!
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Games run faster on SteamOS than Windows 11, Ars testing finds
Lenovo Legion Go S gets better frame rates running Valve’s free operating system.
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techcrunch.com Tech ·
Meta is adding AI-powered summaries to WhatsApp | TechCrunch
Meta announced on Wednesday that it's adding an AI-powered summaries feature to WhatsApp. The optional new feature uses Meta AI to summarize unread
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nationalnursesunited.org Top stories ·
Victory for working people as judge blocks Trump’s efforts to bust federal employee unions
A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction after ruling that the Trump administration likely violated the law by stripping nearly a million federal government employees of their union rights.
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Keir Starmer defends leadership as Labour welfare rebellion grows
More than 130 MPs, including 120 Labour backbenchers, are opposing the government's benefits bill.
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espn.com Top stories ·
How Cooper Flagg and the beleaguered Mavericks responded to a shocking NBA draft lottery
The presumptive No. 1 pick of the 2025 draft and the organization, still reeling from trading away Luka Doncic, might just be made for each other -- at exactly the right time.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Divided Fed proposes rule to ease capital requirements for big Wall Street banks
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday proposed easing a key capital rule that banks say has limited their ability to operate.
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msnbc.com Top stories ·
Opinion | How Trump took advantage of Iran's face-saving retaliation strategy
Iran’s firing 14 short and medium-range ballistic missiles toward a U.S. base in Qatar was at the low end of the escalation ladder.
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At least 16 people killed and 400 injured in Kenyan protests
Police clashed with people marching in Nairobi and other areas to honour those killed in protests last year
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edweek.org Top stories ·
California Violated Title IX Over Transgender Athletes, Ed. Dept. Concludes
The U.S. Department of Education said the state's school sports policies for transgender athletes violated female students' rights.
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theconversation.com Top stories ·
The war won’t end Iran’s nuclear program – it will drive it underground, following North Korea’s model
The US and Israel bombing campaigns may only delay an Iranian bomb by a few years. Could this signal the death of the nuclear non-proliferation treaty?
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thehackernews.com Tech ·
SonicWall NetExtender Trojan and ConnectWise Exploits Used in Remote Access Attacks
SonicWall and ConnectWise security breaches enable Trojan and remote access malware targeting VPN users and AI tool seekers.
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techradar.com Tech ·
We're tracking Switch 2 restocks live, and have got all the latest information and retailer links to check
All the latest on Switch 2 stock, right here
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Teen DOGE staffer 'Big Balls' has left the Trump administration
Edward Coristine worked for tech billionaire Elon Musk as one of the original DOGE staff members.
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home.treasury.gov Top stories ·
Treasury Issues Historic Orders under Powerful New Authority to Counter Fentanyl
Takes First Actions Under FEND Off Fentanyl ActWASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued orders identifying three Mexico-based financial institutions—CIBanco S.A., Institution de Banca Multiple (CIBanco), Intercam Banco S.A., Institución de Banca Multiple (Intercam), and Vector Casa de Bolsa, S.A. de C.V. (Vector)—as being of primary money laundering concern in connection with illicit opioid trafficking, and prohibit, respectively, certain transmittals of funds involving CIBanco, Intercam, and Vector. These orders are the first actions by FinCEN pursuant to the Fentanyl Sanctions Act and the FEND Off Fentanyl Act, which provide Treasury with additional authorities to target money laundering associated with the trafficking of fentanyl and other synthetic opioids, including by cartels.CIBanco and Intercam, commercial banks with over $7 and $4 billion in total assets, respectively, and Vector, a brokerage firm managing nearly $11 billion in assets, have collectively played a longstanding and vital role in laundering millions of dollars on behalf of Mexico-based cartels and facilitating payments for the procurement of precursor chemicals needed to produce fentanyl. “Financial facilitators like CIBanco, Intercam, and Vector are enabling the poisoning of countless Americans by moving money on behalf of cartels, making them vital cogs in the fentanyl supply chain,” said Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent. “Through the first use of this powerful authority, today’s actions affirm Treasury’s commitment to using all tools at our disposal to counter the threat posed by criminal and terrorist organizations trafficking fentanyl and other narcotics.”These actions were taken within the broad context of the strong U.S.-Mexico inter-governmental relationship, the hallmarks of which include close collaboration and timely information exchange. Both the United States and Mexico are committed to financial systems with strong anti-money laundering/countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) controls that effectively protect their citizens from the transnational illicit finance threats of cartels trafficking fentanyl and other drugs. CIBancoAs set out in the order, FinCEN determined that CIBanco, a foreign financial institution operating outside the United States, is of primary money laundering concern in connection with illicit opioid trafficking based on its long-standing pattern of associations, transactions, and provision of financial services that facilitate illicit opioid trafficking by Mexico-based cartels, including the Beltran-Leyva Cartel, Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), and Gulf Cartel. CIBanco has also facilitated the procurement of precursor chemicals from China for illicit purposes.For example, a CIBanco employee in 2023 knowingly facilitated the creation of an account to purportedly launder $10 million on behalf of a Gulf Cartel member. From 2021 through 2024, CIBanco processed over $2.1 million in payments on behalf of Mexico-based companies to China-based companies that shipped precursor chemicals to Mexico for illicit purposes. A copy of FinCEN’s CIBanco order is available here.IntercamAs set out in the order, FinCEN determined that Intercam, a financial institution operating outside the United States, is of primary money laundering concern in connection with illicit opioid trafficking as a result of its long-standing pattern of associations, transactions, and provision of financial services that facilitate illicit opioid trafficking by Mexico-based cartels, including CJNG. Intercam has also processed USD-denominated funds transfers that finance the procurement of precursor chemicals from China on behalf of drug trafficking organizations for illicit purposes.For example, Intercam executives in late 2022 met directly with suspected CJNG members to discuss money laundering schemes, including transferring funds from China. From 2021 through 2024, a China-based company associated with an individual shipping precursor chemicals from China to Mexico for illicit purposes received over $1.5 million from Mexico-based companies through Intercam.A copy of FinCEN’s Intercam order is available here.VectorAs set out in the order, FinCEN determined that Vector, a financial institution operating outside of the United States, is of primary money laundering concern in connection with illicit opioid trafficking due to its facilitation of money laundering activities of Mexico-based cartels, including the Sinaloa Cartel and Gulf Cartel. Vector has also facilitated the procurement of precursor chemicals from China for illicit purposes.For example, from 2013 through 2021, a Sinaloa Cartel money mule employed various methods to launder $2 million from the United States to Mexico through Vector. Additionally, the order describes how from 2018 through 2023, Vector was found to have completed over $1 million in payments on behalf of Mexico-based companies to China-based companies known to have shipped precursor chemicals to Mexico for illicit purposes. These payments illustrate significant failings in Vector’s AML/CFT controls. A copy of FinCEN’s Vector order is available hereCombating drug cartels and stopping the flow of deadly drugs into the United States is one of the Trump Administration’s highest priorities. In January 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order creating a process by which certain cartels and other organizations would be designated as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) and/or Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs). Accordingly, in February, the U.S. Departments of the Treasury and State designated eight organizations, including six major Mexico-based drug cartels, as FTOs and SDGTs, including the CJNG, Gulf Cartel, and Sinaloa Cartel. Today’s actions complement these designations, as a further step to deny individuals and entities associated with cartels access to the U.S. financial system. As described in FinCEN’s orders, covered financial institutions are prohibited from engaging in transmittals of funds from or to CIBanco, Intercam, or Vector, or from or to any account or convertible virtual currency address administered by or on behalf of CIBanco, Intercam, or Vector. These prohibitions become effective 21 days after publication in the Federal Register.Any questions about these orders should be directed to www.fincen.gov/contact. Frequently asked questions are available here.
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theverge.com Tech ·
Anker’s versatile travel charger is on sale just in time for summer
The Fitbit Ace LTE is also $30 off.
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gizmodo.com Tech ·
Google to Gemini Users: We’re Going to Look at Your Texts Whether You Like It or Not
An email sent out to Android users should raise the eyebrows of anyone worried about privacy.
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kjzz.org Top stories ·
After promising to deport criminals, Trump targets asylum seekers instead
On the campaign trail, President Donald Trump promised to carry out the largest deportation effort in U.S. history, focused on deporting people with criminal records. But now, immigration officials are also going after people seeking asylum, a legal process intended to protect those fleeing persecution.
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nintendolife.com Tech ·
"One Of The Slowest Modern LCDs I've Ever Seen" - Digital Foundry's John Linneman On Switch 2's Display
"About 3 times slower than the original Steam Deck LCD"
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mynintendonews.com Tech ·
Square Enix acknowledges Expedition 33 success
Clair Obscur Expedition 33 has proved to be a massive hit with gamers and critics alike and many are praising its evolutionary turn based combat. After playing the game, many users took to social…
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forbes.com Tech ·
‘Destiny 2’ Players Hate Edge Of Fate’s ‘New Gear’ Grind Plan
Destiny 2 will begin a new form of loot grinding and seasonal bonuses with The Edge of Fate expansion arrives, and players don't love it.
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noisypixel.net Tech ·
Front Mission 3 Remake Reveals 15 Minutes Of Tactical Gameplay Ahead Of Launch
Watch 15 minutes of new gameplay for Front Mission 3: Remake, showcasing revamped visuals, tactical mecha combat, and narrative choices ahead of its June 26, 2025 launch on Switch.
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androidcentral.com Tech ·
Samsung's latest earbuds will be unveiled ahead of Galaxy Unpacked
The company says these Buds will bring " louder, clearer, deeper" sounds.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
American Airlines plane makes emergency landing after engine starts smoking
An American Airlines plane made an emergency landing in Las Vegas Wednesday after smoke was seen emanating from one of its engines.
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fortune.com Top stories ·
Shell denies reports of BP mega-merger of Big Oil rivals
A Shell-BP deal would represent the biggest energy deal of the century—if not ever.
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
DOJ official Emil Bove, in confirmation hearing for judgeship, says he's 'not anybody's henchman'
Emil Bove, President Trump's former personal attorney who has been helping lead the DOJ, faced a Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday to serve as a federal judge.
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pbs.org Top stories ·
Kilmar Abrego Garcia is expected to be released from jail only to be taken into immigration custody
The Salvadoran national whose mistaken deportation became a flashpoint in the fight over President Donald Trump's immigration policies has been in jail since he was returned to the U.S. on June 7. He faces two counts of human smuggling in Tennessee.
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kotaku.com Tech ·
New Hot Shots Golf Game Cops To Using Generative AI For Trees
Everybody's Golf: Hot Shots features Pac-Man and AI foliage
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dailymail.co.uk Top stories ·
Prosecutors drop key parts of charges in Diddy case
Sean 'Diddy' Combs scored a huge courtroom victory after prosecutors decided to drop key parts of the charges against him.
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American Airlines flight returns to Las Vegas airport after flames, smoke come from engine midair
American Airlines said 153 passengers and six crew members were on board when Flight 1665 returned to Las Vegas' airport.
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ft.com Top stories ·
Federal Reserve unveils plans to reduce capital rules imposed after 2008 crisis
US central bank proposes lowering ‘supplementary leverage ratio’ after extensive industry lobbying
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droid-life.com Tech ·
Leaked Pixel 10 Spec Sheet Confirms Important Change
We are always trying to learn more about Google’s upcoming devices ahead of official announcements, but sometimes the information isn’t the greatest of news. Take this Pixel 10 spec dump as an example. While we now have a very accurate picture of what the Pixel 10 will be... #Google #Pixel10
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variety.com Tech ·
Jack Black to Reprise Officer Dick in ‘Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4’ (EXCLUSIVE)
When the "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater" franchise returns with new installment "3 + 4" on July 11, it's bringing Jack Black back with it.
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huffpost.com Top stories ·
Andrew Cuomo Has Bloomberg’s Cash. Zohran Mamdani Has These Guys.
How a small super PAC helped a progressive close the gap in the most-watched primary of the year.
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cnet.com Tech ·
This Handheld Gaming Device Has Promise, but One Fatal Flaw Holds It Back
As much as I love the Ayaneo Pocket S, it doesn't do enough to justify its price.
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thedailybeast.com Top stories ·
Trump, 79, Melts Down in Incoherent Rant About 'Hero Pilots'
The president attacked the media for reporting on the initial intelligence assessment on Iran.
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
US to stop funding global vaccine alliance Gavi, health secretary says
The announcement from Robert F Kennedy Jr comes as his controversial CDC vaccine panel meets for the first time.
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Your iPhone Can Now Hold a Digital Driver's License. Here Are the States That Let You Do It
You might only need an iPhone to fly if you live in states that support digital identify verification.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Linda McMahon opens up on ongoing battle to combat trans inclusion in women's sports
Education Secretary Linda McMahon warned states ignoring President Donald Trump's executive order on women's sports face Title IX investigations and potential federal funding cuts.
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arizonasports.com Top stories ·
Ketel Marte plays teary-eyed after fan mentioned late mother
Ketel Marte played with tears in his eyes after a fan at Rate Field yelled something about Marte's late mother during the game. The fan was ejected.