Press review · Friday, 20 June 2025
20 June 2025
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
‘On to victory’: supporters overjoyed as Zohran Mamdani defeats Andrew Cuomo in New York primary
In a major upset, Mamdani, who would be city’s first Muslim mayor if elected, looks set to defeat former governor Andrew Cuomo in city’s Democratic primary
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
NATO allies agree to higher 5% defense spending target
U.S. President Donald Trump has been exercising pressure for NATO allies to increase their defense spending across both of his terms in office.
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‘We made history’: Mamdani celebrates after shocking Cuomo in New York City mayoral primary – US politics live
Andrew Cuomo concedes as progressive leftwinger builds substantial lead over former governor
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thehackernews.com Tech ·
Microsoft Extends Windows 10 Security Updates for One Year with New Enrollment Options
Microsoft offers Windows 10 ESU program with free cloud sync or paid options for extra year of security updates.
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nintendolife.com Tech ·
Review: Ruffy And The Riverside (Switch) - An Inventive Platformer That's More Than Copy-Paste
The right Ruff
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theverge.com Tech ·
The HDMI 2.2 specification supports 16K video at 60Hz
Is there such a thing as too much resolution?
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foxweather.com Top stories ·
Heat dome to bring another day of stifling temperatures ahead of much-needed relief
A massive heat dome that sparked the first major heat wave of the summer brought record-breaking temperatures to cities from the Midwest to the Northeast this week, but some much-needed relief from the extreme weather is on the horizon.
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news.sky.com Top stories ·
NATO allies agree 'ironclad commitment' to collective defence - but no condemnation of Russia's war in Ukraine
In a statement at the end of their summit in The Hague, NATO allies agree to spend more on collective defence - but there is no word on membership for Ukraine.
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express.co.uk Tech ·
PS Plus July 2025 free PS4 and PS5 games reveal date, time and predictions
PlayStation Plus subscribers are just hours away from discovering the identity of the PS4 and PS5 games for July 2025.
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eurogamer.net Tech ·
Little Nightmares 3 gets October release date and there's an enhanced edition of the original on the way
It's been an eventful news day for fans of adorably sinister horror series Little Nightmares. Not only has the upcoming…
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Iran launches missile attack on U.S. base at Al Udeid in Qatar, no injuries reported
President Trump has indicated that the U.S. was given prior warning of the Iranian strike. U.S. and Qatari authorities said the missiles were intercepted.
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purexbox.com Tech ·
Xbox Discounts 400+ Games Until End Of June, Including An Open World Sale
Lots of new sales have just gone live!
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npr.org Top stories ·
Why a war in the Middle East hasn't sparked an oil crisis
Global crude oil prices are now lower than they were before Israel attacked Iran earlier this month. A price spike did occur, but it was short-lived — unlike oil crises of the past.
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First Thing: Mamdani wins NYC mayoral primary after Cuomo concedes
The democratic socialist is now the favorite to win the city’s mayoral election. Plus, meet the 17-year-old who ran the length of Britain
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cnet.com Tech ·
Your iPhone Can Be Used as a Digital Driver's License, but Only in These States So Far
If you live in the right state, you can add your driver's license to Apple Wallet. Here's how.
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gamerant.com Tech ·
Xbox 360 Gets Unexpected Update
The Xbox 360 receives an unexpected update nearly a year after the beloved seventh-generation console's marketplace was shut down.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
US Judge sides with AI firm Anthropic over copyright issue
A US court has ruled Anthropic was not breaching copyright rules when it trained its AI model on books.
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ICE holding a record 59,000 immigrant detainees, nearly half with no criminal record, internal data show
ICE is holding around 59,000 detainees in facilities across the country, likely setting a record high, according to internal government data obtained by CBS News.
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politico.eu Top stories ·
Zelenskyy clings to NATO hopes as Trump meeting looms
The Ukrainian president on Tuesday insisted the alliance would benefit from Kyiv’s joining, even as Washington has so far ruled out its bid.
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
US stock futures near flat, but S&P 500 closes in on record high. Fed chair speaks again
US stock futures are little changed, but the S&P 500 is less than 1% from its record high. Fed chair Powell will testify to Congress for a second day.
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pushsquare.com Tech ·
Assassin's Creed Shadows Update 1.0.6 Out Tomorrow on PS5, Full Patch Notes Revealed
New quests, ally, difficulty mode, and more
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zdnet.com Tech ·
I tested a large-screen tablet that gave me zero iPad Pro envy (and it's on sale)
The latest Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra has a large AMOLED 2X screen that creatives and professionals will likely gravitate toward.
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npr.org Top stories ·
RFK Jr.'s picks for CDC vaccine advisers meet this week amid controversy
For the first time since Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. replaced all the members of the vaccine committee, it is meeting in Atlanta.
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Israel-Iran ceasefire holds, offering hope, but also uncertainty as Iran threatens to accelerate nuclear work
Israel drops all war-time restrictions, freeing people to return to their lives under a ceasefire with Iran, but uncertainty over the impact of 12 days of war leaves room for anxiety.
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
Minnesota lawmaker shot to death at home to lie in state at Capitol ahead of funeral
Former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, will lie in state in the state Capitol Rotunda on Friday, a day ahead of their funeral
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Kilmar Abrego Garcia set to appear in court in Tennessee after judge orders his release
Kilmar Abrego Garcia is set to appear in court Wednesday for a hearing to address the conditions of his release -- though if released, he is likely to be detained by ICE.
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foreignaffairs.com Top stories ·
The Real Obstacle to Peace With Iran
Credible assurances are the key to countering Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.
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Trump praises Nato states as summit prepares to lift defence spending target
‘Nato’s going to become very strong with us,’ says US president, as secretary general calls him ‘daddy’
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videogameschronicle.com Tech ·
Nintendo-owned company worked on Death Stranding 2 | VGC
Nintendo Pictures helped with motion capture for Hideo Kojima’s PS5 exclusive…
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macrumors.com Tech ·
Here's What Next Year's iPhone 18 Pro Display Could Look Like
If you've been following iPhone 18 Pro reports recently, you'll know that there are two competing rumors from usually reliable sources about...
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
20 injured in lightning strike at South Carolina beach
The lightning struck on what was an otherwise “super hot and sunny” day, though a storm cloud did pass over the area, a Lexington County spokesperson said.
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npr.org Top stories ·
'A lid on a pot': How does a heat dome work?
"If you've made grilled cheese in a pan and you put a lid on there, it melts the cheese faster because the lid helps trap the heat," a National Weather Service official told NPR.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Tesla's European car sales nosedive for fifth month as customers switch to Chinese EVs
The U.S. EV maker has sustained brand and reputational damage in part due to CEO Elon Musk's incendiary rhetoric and political activity.
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Arrests in France after scores report being attacked with syringes at street music festival
Interior ministry says 145 people across the country reported being stabbed with needles at Fête de la Musique events
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kaaltv.com Top stories ·
Mark Hortman's brother speaks to the media for the first time since assassination
For the first time, Mark Hortman's brother, Lee, spoke to the media following the assassination of Mark and Rep. Melissa Hortman.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Trump says strike on Iran's nuclear program was an 'obliteration' despite 'inconclusive' intel report
A ceasefire agreed to by Israel and Iran appears to be holding after it was announced by President Donald Trump.
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Daily Briefing: What NYC means for Democrats
Zohran Mamdani pulls off NYC Democratic mayoral upset. Here is the news to know on Wednesday.
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More Labour MPs join benefit revolt despite ministers' appeals
More than 130 MPs have signed an amendment opposing the government's welfare reform legislation.
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travelandtourworld.com Top stories ·
Air India Shuts Down Routes to New York, Newark, Chicago, Washington, Toronto, and Europe Due to Airspace Closures in the Middle East: You Need to Know - Travel And Tour World
Air India has announced the suspension of its flights to Europe and five key destinations in the United States and Canada as tensions in the Middle East escalate.
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nasa.gov Top stories ·
NASA to Welcome Fourth Private Astronaut Mission to Space Station - NASA
As part of NASA’s efforts to expand access to space, four private astronauts are in orbit following the successful launch of the fourth all private astronaut
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fortune.com Top stories ·
Oil down, hopes up, ‘risk-on’: Stocks are back near their all-time highs
“Financial markets have priced in an Iran-Israel ceasefire holding,” UBS’s Paul Donovan told clients this morning.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Trump's pick for appeals judge seen as 'ill-suited' to lifetime appointment
The nomination of the president's former personal lawyer Emil Bove to an appellate judgeship could represent a pivot point in Trump's approach to the judiciary.
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floridatoday.com Top stories ·
SpaceX launches Axiom Space crew from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida
The crew of Axiom Space Mission 4 lifted off at 2:31 a.m. June 25 from NASA's Kennedy Space Center pad 39A.
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seroundtable.com Tech ·
Google Expands AI Mode To India
Google has made its first expansion of AI Mode outside of the US by announcing AI Mode is now available in Search Labs for those based in India. As you know, AI Mode is fully live, outside of Search Labs, for all US users and now Google is expanding access internationally.
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gvwire.com Top stories ·
Poll: Most Californians Prefer Lower Taxes and Fewer Services, Skeptical of Gov't Spending
Explore the trending opinions on California taxes: many prefer lower taxes and fewer government services according to recent polls.
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hindustantimes.com Top stories ·
Shubhanshu Shukla in space: IAF celebrates 'deja vu moment', 41 years after Rakesh Sharma's iconic flight
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla on Tuesday became the first Indian astronaut to head to the ISS as part of the Axiom-4 mission.
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fastmarkets.com Top stories ·
Industry groups press US Senate on 45Z ‘qualified sales’ provision
Discover more as a key provision in the Clean Fuel Production Credit (CFPC) could exclude tax credits for producers who engage in a common ethanol sales practice.
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nhl.com Top stories ·
Alexander Mogilny selected to Hockey Hall of Fame | Buffalo Sabres
The pioneering winger holds the Sabres' single-season goals record.
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hollywoodreporter.com Top stories ·
It’s Anthony Ramos’ Time to Play the Villain
The actor has conquered Broadway and blockbuster films, but now he's taking on a new challenge as the Hood/Parker Robbins in the new Marvel series 'Ironheart.'
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time.com Top stories ·
A New Middle East Is Unfolding Before Our Eyes
Iran has spent most of this century as the region’s rising power.