Press review · Friday, 20 June 2025
20 June 2025
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Government jobs support plans 'a mess', DWP officials tell BBC
Plans to help those affected by benefits cuts into work are not "properly considered", officials tell the BBC.
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nhl.com Top stories ·
Maple Leafs Re-sign Forward John Tavares | Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today that the hockey club has re-signed forward John Tavares to a four-year contract extension. The average annual value of the contract is $4.38 million. Tavares, 34, appeared in 75 games with the Maple Leafs last season, recording 74 points (38 goals, 36 assists). The
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Nike to raise costs as Trump’s tariffs on China bite
Nike joins companies like Walmart, Target and Mattel that have said they will need to raise prices because of tariffs.
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newrepublic.com Top stories ·
Meet the “Moderates” Trying to Make Trump’s Tax Bill More Regressive
Say goodbye to the only decent revenue-raiser in the president’s 2017 tax law.
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variety.com Top stories ·
‘Squid Game 3’ Ending Explained: That Shocking Death and Surprise Winner
Here's how "Squid Game" Season 3 came to an end: who lived and who died by the series finale.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
US supreme court limits federal judges’ power to block Trump orders
Ruling to limit nationwide injunctions could see partial implementation of US president’s order to ban birthright citizenship
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mlb.com Top stories ·
Latest mock: New favorite to go No. 1?
It’s a little over two weeks before the start of the 2025 Draft, and the evaluation period is all but over. The College World Series is over. The Draft Combine has been completed. Sure, there are players to keep an eye on in the Draft League and Cape Cod League
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Anna Wintour's legacy and who might replace her as Vogue editor
Dame Anna announced this week she was stepping down as editor-in-chief after 37 years.
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syracuse.com Top stories ·
Jeff Bezos dummy seen floating in Venice canal ahead of wedding weekend
The Amazon founder's upcoming nuptials in Venice have sparked backlash from locals and activist groups.
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theconversation.com Top stories ·
Supreme Court rules that states may deny people covered by Medicaid the freedom to choose Planned Parenthood as their health care provider
The ruling limits the rights of Medicaid patients to choose their own health care provider. It could have consequences far beyond South Carolina.
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blog.google Tech ·
6 ways to get a more customized Search experience
See more content from your favorite sites, pick up where you left off and more with these tips for customizing Google Search.
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theverge.com Tech ·
Google’s Doppl app took off my socks
The app replaced my mismatched socks with AI-generated feet.
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boisestatepublicradio.org Top stories ·
AI critical to ongoing U.S. leadership in global markets
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Nike stock soars 17% after CEO soothes investors, says recovery is on the horizon
Nike investors finally have an answer from CEO Elliott Hill about how long its turnaround plan will take, boosting confidence that upside is ahead.
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tpr.org Top stories ·
ICE arrested a 6-year-old boy with leukemia at immigration court. His family is suing.
A Honduran mother and her two children — ages 6 and 9 — sued the Trump administration over their arrest at Los Angeles Immigration Court, the first lawsuit challenging the arrests of children under a new ICE directive targeting courthouses.
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
Trump announces another peace deal, this one in eastern Africa
The U.N. accuses Rwanda of supporting rebels who have taken over large swathes of the Democratic Republic of Congo - home to valuable minerals.
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cnet.com Tech ·
Samsung S95F OLED TV Review: Fantastic Picture, Superior Anti-Glare
The Samsung S95F OLED's ability to ban reflections helps it produce the best TV image quality yet.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Yellowstone bison dies after stumbling into near-boiling waters of popular hot spring
Tourists watched the animal fall to its death at the Grand Prismatic Spring near Old Faithful on Saturday.
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finance.senate.gov Top stories ·
Chairman Crapo and Chairman Smith Applaud Trump Administration for International Tax Agreement Protecting American Workers and Businesses | The United States Senate Committee on Finance
Chairman Crapo and Chairman Smith Applaud Trump Administration for International Tax Agreement Protecting American Workers and Businesses
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Trump wins over lifelong Democrat with 'big, beautiful bill' and more top headlines
Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox.
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nintendolife.com Tech ·
Struggling For Switch 2 Storage? TeamGroup Launches A Range Of Micro SD Express Cards For The Console
We'll take 10TBs please!
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tomsguide.com Tech ·
Not a typo! The LG C4 OLED TV just crashed to $699 at Amazon — this is incredible
The LG C4 OLED TV just hit a new all time low
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Diddy and his son Justin accused of luring woman to Los Angeles where she was allegedly gang raped
The suit claims Justin talked to Jane Doe on Snapchat in 2017 and invited her to L.A. with the prospect of a job, but instead she was allegedly gang-raped.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Supreme Court upholds program providing internet access to rural Americans
Conservative groups challenged the program, contending that Congress exceeded its powers in enacting legislation that delegated to the FCC the task of operating the Universal Service Fund.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Supreme Court limits nationwide injunctions in birthright citizenship order
The decision issues some limits on the power of federal judges to universally block President Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship, asking lower courts to reconsider their rulings.
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freep.com Top stories ·
NHL Draft 2025: When is the first round round? Start time, pick order
How to watch the 2025 NHL Draft? It should be easy for the first round if you have a cable plan.
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Iran nuclear: Foreign minister admits serious damage to sites
Abbas Araghchi also says there are no plans to resume nuclear talks with the US.
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forbes.com Top stories ·
How This Hollywood Producer Turned Brad Pitt Into A $40 Million ‘F1’ Ad
Mercedes, IWC, Expensify and other brands paid millions to sponsor a fictional Formula 1 team in Apple’s new F1 movie, which blurs the line between cinema and commerce—and could shape the future of both.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Final 2025 NHL mock draft: Predictions for the top 32 picks
While the top two picks appear to be locked in, what happens after that? Here's the final projection before Friday's first round.
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npr.org Top stories ·
In Season 3, 'Squid Game' hasn't changed much — and that's the problem
The third and final season of Netflix's most popular show is still a prescient commentary on wealth — but its heavy-handed narrative feels too predictable the third time around.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Supreme Court postpones Louisiana redistricting case to next term
At issue is the Louisiana legislature's creation of a Black-majority congressional district, which a group of voters claimed was an illegal racial gerrymander.
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nhl.com Top stories ·
'He'll do whatever it takes to win' | Thompson looks forward to reunion with USA teammates Doan, Kesselring | Buffalo Sabres
The Sabres' new acquisitions won gold alongside Thompson at this year's World Championship.
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MrBeast removes AI YouTube thumbnail tool after backlash
The world's most subscribed YouTuber admits he "missed the mark" after releasing the tool last week.
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local12.com Top stories ·
Defense in Diddy sex-trafficking trial cites overzealous prosecution in closing arguments
Combs' team has argued that the women he was involved with were willing participants in the sexual encounters.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Son of Norway's crown princess, Marius Borg Høiby, charged with rape, sexual assault
Marius Borg Høiby, the son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been under scrutiny for months. Police said the case involves a "double-digit" number of alleged victims.
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news.northeastern.edu Top stories ·
Supreme Court strikes down universal injunctions, punts on birthright citizenship.
The Supreme Court sidesteps birthright citizenship while limiting universal injunctions, a move a legal expert says could weaken protections.
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Trump hails 'win' as Supreme Court curbs judges' power to block his orders - live updates
The 6-3 decision is a major boost for the president and his agenda, which has been repeatedly blocked by lower courts.
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whathifi.com Tech ·
The future is here – HDMI 2.2 leaves 8K in the dust with its support for super high resolution video
The cart is miles ahead of the horse
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rockpapershotgun.com Tech ·
Space Marine 2's Siege mode is out, letting you fight endless waves of Tyranids and the other, less good enemy
An uncomfortable question I've been asking myself this morning is, now that Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2's free Sie…
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npr.org Top stories ·
On the ecstatic 'Virgin,' Lorde knows she doesn't have it all figured out
The pop star's fourth album, her first since 2021's polarizing Solar Power, finds the 28-year-old shedding the stoic self-possession that defined her early career.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Prosecution says Combs used 'violence, power and fear' to control victims
On Thursday, the government delivered closing arguments in the sex trafficking trial of Combs. The rapper and executive is accused of coercing multiple women into sexual encounters with male escorts.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Supreme Court sides with Texas' age verification law for porn sites
The ruling is the first time that the court has imposed requirements on adult consumers in order to protect minors from having access to sexually explicit material.
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gamingbible.com Tech ·
PlayStation Plus adds 199 hours worth of free games
PlayStation Plus just announced 199 hours worth of free games to be added to your subscription.
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We've got the right balance says Keir Starmer, after benefits U-turn
The prime minister has made concessions on his welfare bill after an angry response from 120 of his own MPs.
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Trump tariffs: Nike pledges to cut reliance on Chinese factories
Company executives say the sportwear giant will cut its reliance on producing goods in China to ease the impact of US trade policies.
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zdnet.com Tech ·
You should probably delete any sensitive screenshots you have in your phone right now. Here's why
A new Trojan malware is targeting sensitive information, including crypto wallet seed phrases.
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Magic: The Gathering Sets ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ Secret Lair Collections: First Look at Seven New Cards Revealed (EXCLUSIVE)
Hasbro's Magic: The Gathering has unveiled seven new cards from an upcoming "Sonic the Hedgehog" Secret Lair drops.
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Supreme Court sides with religious parents who want to avoid LGBTQ+ books in public schools
A group of religious parents want to withdraw their elementary school children from class when storybooks with LGBTQ+ characters are being read.
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyer delivers closing arguments at sex-trafficking trial
The music mogul could face life in prison for racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution
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euronews.com Top stories ·
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s Venice wedding in pictures and numbers
Bezos and Sánchez’s nuptials have drawn protests all over Venice, which are continuing during their three-day extravaganza. Here are some figures about the couple and their "wedding of the century", as well as snaps of the celebrity arrivals and protests.