Press review · Friday, 20 June 2025
20 June 2025
Single reports
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Funeral home owner who stashed nearly 190 decaying bodies sentenced to 20 years in prison
Grieving families received fake ashes, and in 2023, corpses were found stacked atop each other throughout a bug-infested building two hours from Denver.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
By maintaining Obamacare pillar, Supreme Court hands win to HIV advocates
But the court has raised concerns by asserting that the health and human services secretary holds authority over a task force that has mandated insurance coverage for HIV-prevention drugs.
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newsweek.com Top stories ·
Donald Trump suffers legal blow: "Grave constitutional violations"
Trump targeted a number of law firms involved in cases against him or representing his rivals with executive orders.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Orleans Parish jail inmate is captured after more than a month on the run
Antoine Massey was apprehended at a home in New Orleans, authorities said. One other escapee is still at large.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
London Gateway cocaine worth £96m seized in 'one of largest' busts
Border Force intercept a container vessel from Panama at the Essex port.
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nhl.com Top stories ·
RELEASE: Blackhawks Select Anton Frondell With Third Overall Pick of the 2025 NHL Draft | Chicago Blackhawks
Forward posted 25 points (11G, 14A) in 29 regular-season games with Djurgårdens IF in HockeyAllsvenskan
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notus.org Top stories ·
Republican Rep. Don Bacon to Announce Retirement from Congress
Bacon’s formal announcement that he is retiring from Congress is expected next week.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
California leaders approve budget to close $12bn deficit in blow to progressive causes
Newsom expected to sign plan that avoids key safety net cuts as state forced to slash funding for third straight year
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engadget.com Tech ·
The Apple Watch Series 10 is $100 off ahead of Prime Day
The Apple Watch Series 10 is $100 off, the lowest we've ever seen it.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Trump touts success of Iran strikes and attack's initial damage assessments during 23rd week in office
Trump continued to brag about the success of U.S. strikes against Iran, and also attended the NATO Summit this week.
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ft.com Top stories ·
Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu weighs his next move after Iran war
Prime minister has sought to capitalise on domestic support for 12-day conflict to shore up his divisive premiership
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npr.org Top stories ·
Here's what's in the GOP megabill headed for a vote in the Senate
Senate Republicans released the full text of their massive tax and spending bill that contains many of President Trump's top campaign promises. Here's a look at what's in and what's out.
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rollingstone.com Top stories ·
Supreme Court Hands Trump 'GIANT WIN' in Birthright Citizenship Case
The Supreme Court ruled that lower courts cannot issue nationwide injunctions on executive orders, like Trump's attack on birthright citizenship.
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forbes.com Tech ·
Delete Every App That’s On This List—‘Risks Are Too Great’
These smartphone apps are meant to be secure — they're dangerous.
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npr.org Top stories ·
'Where's our money?' CDC grant funding is moving so slowly layoffs are happening
The state and local health departments that rely on CDC funding say the money is not coming in on time and no one can tell them why. Some are laying off staff.
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news.virginia.edu Top stories ·
UVA President Jim Ryan’s statement to the community
“It has been an honor to be your President.”
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npr.org Top stories ·
Defense says Combs led 'swinger's lifestyle,' was not coercive
Defense lawyer Marc Agnifilo called the tumultuous relationship between Combs and singer Cassie Ventura "a great modern love story," and sought to dismantle the credibility of key witnesses.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Iran holds first state funerals for military leaders, nuclear scientists killed in Israeli strikes
Mourners gathered in Tehran for the funeral of top Iranian commanders and scientists killed in a 12-day war with Israel.
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Western Force 7-54 Lions: Tomos Williams injury scare as tourists score eight tries
The British and Irish Lions thrash Western Force 54-7 in the first game of their tour on Australian soil but scrum-half Tomos Williams suffers an injury.
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cvilletomorrow.org Top stories ·
What President Ryan's forced resignation means for UVA and Charlottesville
We want to hear from you if you are impacted.
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Trump says he is cutting off trade talks with Canada
Canada had been hoping to secure a trade deal with the US next month to avoid steep tariffs.
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fortune.com Top stories ·
Business leaders are threatening to leave New York City amid the unlikely ascension of Zohran Mamdani. This scenario has played out before—here’s what happened
By backing a platform of economic redistribution, New Yorkers are committing "suicide by Mayor," one finance analyst said.
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fox9.com Top stories ·
Former President Joe Biden pays respects to Hortmans, visits Hoffmans at the hospital
Former President Joe Biden appeared late Friday afternoon at the lie in state at the Capitol honoring Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman, her husband Mark and their golden retriever, Gilbert.
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npr.org Top stories ·
How the Trump administration stands to benefit from SCOTUS decisions
The Supreme Court wound up the term on Friday, handing several wins to the Trump administration. Amy Howe of the SCOTUS blog speaks to NPR's Scott Simon about the implications of their decisions.
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droid-life.com Tech ·
YouTube Premium Users Get New AI-Powered Feature, Free Users Get...
If you’re a YouTube Premium user, be on the lookout for a new AI-powered feature starting this week, plus non-Premium users are getting access to the platform’s existing conversational AI. For the Premium folk, there is a new AI carousel for your search results, with YouTube saying... #AI #Gemini
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techcrunch.com Tech ·
Facebook is asking to use Meta AI on photos in your camera roll you haven't yet shared | TechCrunch
By clicking "Allow," you'll let Facebook generate new ideas from your camera roll, like collages, recaps, AI restylings, or photo themes.
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espn.com Top stories ·
The best, worst and most surprising of the NBA draft: Favorite picks, classes and rookie-year predictions
Who was the steal of the draft? Which teams made risky moves? Our experts share their postdraft superlatives.
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nhl.com Top stories ·
Schaefer selected No. 1 by Islanders at 2025 NHL Draft | NHL.com
Erie defenseman working way back from broken clavicle sustained in December
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theatlantic.com Top stories ·
The Supreme Court Put Nationwide Injunctions to the Torch
That isn’t the disaster for birthright citizenship that some fear.
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phonearena.com Tech ·
Is buying a Fairphone really ethical?
The Fairphone 6 just launched, and I love what Fairphone is trying to do, but at the same time, I don't feel like their goal of all smartphones b...
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npr.org Top stories ·
Where the Voting Rights Act stands after the Supreme Court punts on a Louisiana case
The Supreme Court delayed ruling on a Louisiana congressional redistricting case that some legal experts say could end up further weakening protections against maps that dilute minority voters' power.
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windowscentral.com Tech ·
Microsoft confirms Windows 11 version 25H2 is coming soon — will install much faster than version 24H2
Windows 11 version 25H2 is coming this fall, and will share the same servicing and platform release as version 24H2, meaning it will be a breeze to install.
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Sir Keir Starmer says fixing welfare system is a 'moral imperative'
The prime minister described the benefits system as "broken" a day after he was forced to U-turn on plans for reforms.
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Israeli Soldiers Ordered to Shoot at Unarmed Palestinians Waiting for Aid: Report
Israeli soldiers and military officers told Haaretz they have been ordered to shoot at Palestinians seeking aid at distribution sites.
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US says Haitians can be deported – days after ruling Haiti unsafe for Americans
Trump administration revokes temporary protected status for citizens of country racked by deadly violence
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Environmental groups file lawsuit to stop migrant detention center in Florida Everglades
The state is building a compound of heavy-duty tents, trailers and other temporary buildings in the Big Cypress National Preserve, which are ecologically sensitive wetlands.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Defense Department will stop providing crucial satellite weather data
Hurricane forecasters rely on weather data collected and processed by Department of Defense satellites. That data will no longer be available as of Monday, June 30.
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timesofindia.indiatimes.com Top stories ·
Serena Williams’ husband Alexis Ohanian condemns political pressure behind UVA President Jim Ryan's resignation | International Sports News - Times of India
International Sports News: Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian has criticized the resignation of University of Virginia President Jim Ryan, calling it a \"DEI witchhunt.\" Ohanian ex
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npr.org Top stories ·
Recapping a blockbuster day of SCOTUS opinions, many of which hand Trump a victory
The Supreme Court has limited the ability of the lower courts to curtail the power of the president. We look at the court's end-of-term blockbuster decisions, as well as their implications.
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engadget.com Tech ·
This Eufy robot vacuum is half off before Prime Day
The Eufy 11S Max robot vacuum is on sale via Amazon for just $140. That's half off and close to the record-low price.
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U.S. to revoke immigration status of Haitian migrants in September
The Trump administration will revoke the legal status and work permits of hundreds of thousands of Haitian migrants in early September.
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time.com Top stories ·
What the U.S. Dollar’s Dip Means For You
The U.S. dollar has tumbled to a three-year low, potentially squeezing American wallets.
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Thousands mourn top Iranian commanders, scientists killed by Israel
Iranians waving flags and shouting slogans join the state funeral, four days after Iran and Israel agreed on truce.
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sammobile.com Tech ·
What 200+ million Galaxy users can expect during Samsung Unpacked
This year's Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event, taking place on July 9, may not just be about new hardware products.
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npr.org Top stories ·
In an about-face, Germany plans to build Europe's biggest military
A new Trump presidency and the Ukraine war have pushed Germany to change its constitution to spend more on its military. "Building up our military is our top priority," said Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Senate votes against war powers resolution; Trump halts trade talks with Canada
The Supreme Court rules on the president's bid to end birthright citizenship and Congress races to pass a GOP domestic policy bill.
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notebookcheck.net Tech ·
Nothing Phone (3) now rumoured to cost more than expected in some markets
The launch of the Nothing Phone (3) is only a few days away. In the meantime, a typically reliable leaker has revealed updated pricing for some markets which would see Nothing's first flagship costing a fair bit more than earlier rumours suggested.
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texastribune.org Top stories ·
Proposed Pell Grant cuts threaten college access for nearly 500,000 Texas college students
Proposals in the federal budget bill would cut the maximum Pell Grant award amount by $1,500 and take away eligibility for students enrolled less than half-time.
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ft.com Top stories ·
Squid Game season 3 review — Netflix megahit returns for a brutal, chilling final series
The wildly popular Korean thriller pits self-interest against humanity across six queasy episodes
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In Pictures: Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez wedding in Venice
The festivities are expected to last three days, ending with a large party on Saturday.