Press review · Friday, 20 June 2025
20 June 2025
Single reports
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
US supreme court rules schools must let kids opt out of LGBTQ+ book readings
Court sides with parents in Maryland who protested against exposure to storybooks they found objectionable
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rockpapershotgun.com Tech ·
Steam's 2025 summer sale is live and ready to drain your wallet for games you swear you'll get round to eventually
It is that time of year again: the Steam summer sale for 2025 is here, ready for you to spend money on games you definitely don't need.
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sammobile.com Tech ·
Samsung is advancing One UI 8 development for the Galaxy S23
After beginning testing One UI 8.0 (Android 16) for the Galaxy S24 and the Galaxy S25, Samsung has started testing it for the Galaxy S23.
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
Israel says it did not destroy all enriched uranium in Iran, tried to assassinate Khamenei
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ft.com Top stories ·
Donald Trump ally seeks to snap up DR Congo mine as US brokers peace deal
Financier Gentry Beach in talks over Rubaya coltan mine as Washington dangles investments to accompany end to regional conflict
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Supreme Court backs parents seeking to opt their kids out of LGBTQ books in elementary schools
Parents sued Montgomery County, Maryland, schools after it said they couldn't opt their children out of exposure to LGBTQ books in the classroom.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Trump calls New York Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani 'a communist'
Some New York investors and business leaders are dismayed that democratic socialist Zohram Mamdani will become the next mayor of New York City.
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polygon.com Tech ·
The Helldivers 2 review bomb cape is finally here, a year after PSN backlash
Players may have forgotten about the controversy, but Arrowhead Game Studios clearly hasn’t
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nhl.com Top stories ·
NHL, NHLPA agree on 4-year extension to CBA | NHL.com
Goes through 2029-30 season, pending ratification vote on both sides
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
SCOTUS sides with SC in effort to cut Planned Parenthood funding | The Excerpt
Plus: President Donald Trump's passport policy was lifted. But some Americans are still in the dark. | It's all on The Excerpt.
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theglobeandmail.com Top stories ·
Man who died in ICE custody among dozens of Canadians in immigration-related detention
Consular officials assisting detained Canadians, while ICE says those in custody are in ‘safe, secure and humane environments’
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commondreams.org Top stories ·
Supreme Court Porn ID Ruling 'A Blow to Freedom of Speech and Privacy,' Says ACLU | Common Dreams
"The legislature claims to be protecting children from sexually explicit materials, but the law will do little to block their access, and instead deters adults from viewing vast amounts of First Amendment-protected content," said Cecillia Wang, national legal director of the ACLU.
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digitimes.com Tech ·
Apple's OLED iPad pipeline fuels Samsung, LG production ramp; BOE left in the dust
Apple is set to release new iPad Pro models in the latter half of 2025, continuing its transition to OLED displays across its tablet portfolio. As reported by , Samsung Display (SDC) and LG Display (LGD) began mass production of OLED panels for the new iPads in June 2025.
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androidpolice.com Tech ·
Google's new Pixel Camera feature teaches you how to shoot like a pro
Master every Pixel Camera mode with this smart new feature
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ufc.com Top stories ·
Weigh-In Results | UFC 317: Topuria vs Oliveira
The Official Weights Of The Athletes Competing At The International Fight Week Mega-Event June 28 In Las Vegas
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial live updates: Defense says 'complicated' relationship with Ventura was 'great modern love story'
Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial live updates: Defense to deliver closing arguments
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SCOTUS rules in favor of parents seeking to opt children out of reading LGBTQ-themed books
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of parents seeking to opt their children out of public school instruction that conflicts with sincerely held religious beliefs.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Trump ends all U.S. trade talks with Canada over digital services tax
Trump's announcement on Truth Social accused Canada of "copying the European Union" with the "egregious" tax.
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nintendolife.com Tech ·
"I've Made The Equivalent Of Like 2 And A Half Undertales At This Point"- A Quick 'Deltarune' Chat With Toby Fox
"Maybe I should start calling them chunks?"
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espn.com Top stories ·
49ers CB Lenoir arrested on obstruction charge
49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir was arrested in Los Angeles on Thursday night on a charge of obstruction of justice, police said.
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Hegseth announces new name of US navy ship that honored gay rights icon Harvey Milk
Defense secretary said the vessel will be renamed after Oscar V Peterson to take ‘politics out of ship naming’
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
DRC and Rwanda to strike Trump-brokered peace deal: All to know
It’s one of several attempts to end the deadly conflict in the troubled eastern DRC. Will it work where others failed?
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
USNS Harvey Milk, ship honoring slain gay rights leader, being renamed USNS Oscar V. Peterson, Hegseth says
The USNS Harvey Milk is being renamed the USNS Oscar V. Peterson in honor of a Navy chief watertender who died in World War II.
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DR Congo, Rwanda sign peace deal in ‘turning point’ after years of conflict
The US and Qatar-brokered peace agreement must be followed by disengagement and return of displaced families, DRC says.
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Parents, not progressives, know their kids best. They should control education. | Opinion
The latest Supreme Court victory and the expansion of true school choice will benefit millions of American families.
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spectrumlocalnews.com Top stories ·
Supreme Court upholds Texas age verification for pornography sites
Nearly half all states have passed similar age verification laws as smartphones and other devices make it easier to access online porn
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gamesradar.com Tech ·
Switch 2 permabans are so permanent that not even Nintendo itself can overturn them, as one user named 'Twink Link' discovered to their horror
"Permanent system bans cannot be revoked by Nintendo at all"
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androidauthority.com Tech ·
Android 16 can warn you if a fake cell tower is trying to spy on you
Android 16 adds a new "network notifications" feature that can warn you when a fake cellular network is spying on your calls and texts.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Starmer climbs down on disability benefits cuts after rebellion by Labour MPs
The U-turn, including protecting personal independence payments (Pip) for existing claimants, comes after 126 MPs threatened to vote against the government.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
CDC committee moves to phase out controversial mercury ingredient from flu vaccines
CDC advisory committee recommends thimerosal-free influenza vaccines for all adults and children, despite claims that the mercury-based preservative poses no health risks.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Trump terminates trade talks with Canada
The president posted on Truth Social that Canada had planned to put a tax on U.S. technology companies, calling the move "a blatant attack."
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Son of Norway’s crown princess charged with rape, sexual assault and bodily harm
Police in Oslo announce charges against Marius Borg Høiby after months-long investigation involving ‘double-digit’ number of alleged victims
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phonearena.com Tech ·
Latest Verizon offer is so good that its legitimacy is being questioned
Verizon is now letting some customers upgrade to the iPhone 16 for free.
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healthline.com Top stories ·
CDC Votes Against Flu Shots With Thimerosal: What to Know
A CDC advisory panel voted 5–1 to recommend only flu vaccines without the preservative thimerosal, a mercury-containing compound used as a preservative in vaccines and other drugs. Doctors and physician advocacy groups warn that the decision could fuel vaccine hesitancy.
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mprnews.org Top stories ·
DFL Leader Melissa Hortman: A political force known for ambitious goals, adept ways
Political leaders, family and friends will gather Friday at the Minnesota Capitol to pay tribute to Hortman. She was remembered for her calm demeanor, strategic thinking and lasting impact on Minnesota politics.
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Supreme Court upholds Texas law on age verification for porn sites
Nineteen states have approved measures that require pornography websites to ensure that visitors are at least 18 years old.
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nypost.com Top stories ·
Islanders trade Noah Dobson to Canadiens in pre-draft shakeup
It turned out, the solution was to get rid of Noah Dobson.
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2 Milwaukee police officers shot, suspect arrested
Two Milwaukee police officers were shot and have been critically injured after responding to a call for a person with a weapon late Thursday, police said.
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Cuomo to stay in New York mayoral race despite Mamdani besting him in primary – report
Ex-governor failed to secure Democratic nomination this week but still plans to run on ‘Fight and Delivery’ ballot line
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US Supreme Court upholds Texas law requiring ID verification for porn sites
The state law was challenged by porn sites that argued the age-checking requirement violated constitutional rights to free speech.
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George Russell says Max Verstappen is talking to Mercedes over potential 2026 move
George Russell says Mercedes are talking to world champion Max Verstappen about signing him for next season.
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Ace Bailey’s Jazz future gets murkier after interview with agent
The Ace Bailey saga continues to get weirder.
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statnews.com Top stories ·
The CDC’s vaccine advisory panel, empowered by RFK Jr., is just getting started
The ACIP, the CDC’s vaccine advisory panel newly empowered by health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is just getting started.
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dhs.gov Top stories ·
DHS Terminates Haiti TPS, Encourages Haitians to Obtain Lawful Status | Homeland Security
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem today announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Iranian foreign minister reiterates 'serious damage' to nuclear facilities, despite ayatollah's comments
Iranian leaders seem to disagree on how to address the damage done to the country's nuclear facilities, as the foreign minister acknowledges "serious damage" and the ayatollah denies any real impact.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Supreme Court upholds Texas adult website age-verification law
The challengers argued the age-verification requirement violated the free speech rights of adults who want to access the content.
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Supreme Court upholds Texas' age verification law for porn sites
Eighteen other states have enacted similar laws in recent years as access to online pornography has exploded and the material has become more graphic.
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bostonglobe.com Top stories ·
Triple Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon says ‘it’s possible’ after failing in run at four-minute mile - The Boston Globe
Kipyegon ran the fastest mile in history by a woman, supported by pacemakers and equipped with Nike’s latest innovations.
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cbs19news.com Top stories ·
UVA responds to DOJ call to oust Ryan
The University of Virginia is responding to reports the U.S. Department of Justice wants to oust UVA President Jim Ryan.
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nbcwashington.com Top stories ·
Supreme Court sides with Maryland parents who objected to LGBTQ books in schools
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Maryland parents who objected on religious grounds to the use of books with LGBTQ characters in elementary school.