Press review · Friday, 20 June 2025
20 June 2025
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nhl.com Top stories ·
Sharks issue statement on Marc-Edouard Vlasic | San Jose Sharks
The San Jose Sharks announced today that defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic will be placed on waivers for the purpose of a contract buyout. "This was a difficult decision to make today, with how much Marc has meant to the San Jose organization for 19 years,” said General Manager Mike Grier. "I
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Ivy League scientist from US adversary hit with new charges for allegedly smuggling bio materials
Harvard researcher Kseniia Petrova is indicted on three federal charges for allegedly smuggling frog embryos into the U.S., potentially facing up to 20 years in prison for the violations.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Supreme Court is set to issue rulings on birthright citizenship and five other cases on term's final day
The court has six cases left to decide as it concludes its nine-month term ahead of a summer break.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Pentagon chief: Iran strike was a 'historically successful attack'
Striking a combative tone, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. media was more focused on "cheering against" President Trump than covering airstrikes on Iran's nuclear sites.
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zdnet.com Tech ·
Best early Prime Day deals 2025: 45+ sales on tech products live now
Prime Day isn't until July 8, but I found early deals on our editors' favorite TVs, outdoor gear, laptops, headphones, phones, and more.
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nintendolife.com Tech ·
Review: Nintendo Switch Online GameCube Controller - The Return Of The King
A little birdy wants to wave hello
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statnews.com Top stories ·
Trump’s pick to run the CDC walks a fine line on RFK Jr. at Senate hearing
Monarez was careful with her words at a Senate hearing on her nomination to run the CDC.
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dunyanews.tv Top stories ·
Asian stocks hesitant after Trump's attack on Powell
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
RFK Jr will be ‘personally responsible’ for children’s deaths by halting vaccine alliance funding, experts say
US health secretary says US will decline to renew funding for Gavi, a partnership that works to provide vaccines for poorest countries
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time.com Top stories ·
Iran Threatens to Attack More U.S. Military Bases
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Iran would respond to any future attack by striking U.S. military bases.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Trump now wields sweeping veto power over U.S. Steel. Here's how the 'golden share' works
President Donald Trump approved the merger of U.S. Steel with Japan's Nippon Steel only after the companies accepted the "golden share" arrangement.
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fxstreet.com Top stories ·
US Dollar Index tumbles to near 97.50 as Trump considers candidates to replace Powell
The US Dollar Index (DXY), an index of the value of the US Dollar (USD) measured against a basket of six world currencies, tumbles to a fresh three-and-a-half-year low near 97.60 during the early European session on Thursday.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Cooper Flagg, Derik Queen and other former Montverde Academy stars' path led them to NBA draft
Four of Montverde Academy's Class of 2024 starting five were selected as first-rounders in the 2025 NBA draft.
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
Amber Alert issued for missing Idaho teens linked to FLDS group
Two teenagers went missing in Idaho, and their mother says she believes they left with members of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (FLDS).
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tomshardware.com Tech ·
Nvidia explains why its desktop RTX 5050 only uses GDDR6 memory instead of GDDR7 like the laptop version — 'G6 is the best choice for desktops and the more power efficient G7 is the best choice for laptops'
GDDR6 vs GDDR7
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macrumors.com Tech ·
Here's What Apple's iPhone Could Look Like Every Year Through 2030
Earlier this week, reputable display analyst Ross Young of Counterpoint Research reignited discussion around recent reports about the display changes...
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gizmodo.com Tech ·
Bose SoundLink Plus Review: The Grass-Type Pokémon of Portable Bluetooth Speakers
Sometimes a great color and great sound is all you need.
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gsmarena.com Tech ·
Nvidia announces GeForce RTX 5050 for $249
Available in the second half of July. Nvidia today announced the smallest member of the RTX 50-series, the GeForce RTX 5050. It will start at $249 and will...
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theverge.com Tech ·
The Nintendo Switch 2 webcam compatibility mystery is solved and updates are on the way
USB cameras will need to present themselves differently.
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cnet.com Tech ·
Fortnite Players, You Have a New Chance to Get Money From a $245M Settlement. Here's How to File
If you bought items in Fortnite between January 2017 and September 2022 and missed the January filing deadline, you might still be eligible for a share of the FTC settlement.
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clevelandbrowns.com Top stories ·
Browns sign K Andre Szmyt
Browns also terminated the contract of DE Ogbo Okoronkwo
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Live updates: Pete Hegseth scolds news media for reporting initial Iran damage assessment from U.S. airstrikes
Live updates: Top Trump officials to brief senators on U.S. airstrikes against Iran's nuclear enrichment sites
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economist.com Top stories ·
Why America’s hospitals don’t want their taxes cut
Congress is taking aim at a gimmick vital to rural health providers
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Supreme Court rules for South Carolina in its bid to defund Planned Parenthood
The dispute arose from a long-running effort by the state to block the reproductive health care group from receiving Medicaid funds.
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businessreport.com Top stories ·
Shell denies it’s actively trying to acquire BP
British oil giant Shell on Thursday denied media reports that it is in talks to buy rival BP. The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday said Shell was holding “early stage talks,″ to acquire BP, citing people familiar with the matter. “In response to recent media speculation Shell wishes to clarify that it has not been […]
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Selfies of woman "dripping in diamonds" on cruise led to her arrest for jewelry theft, police say
A woman in the U.K. has been sentenced to 28 months in prison for stealing hundreds of expensive accessories from a jewelry store that she previously managed.
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State Dept. layoffs could start as soon as Friday, as Supreme Court decision looms
The State Department could begin laying off hundreds of Washington, D.C.-based staff, according to internal correspondence.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Lawyers give closing arguments in Diddy sex-trafficking trial - live updates
Hip-hop mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs could face life in prison if found guilty in the New York court.
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nytimes.com Top stories ·
Cooper Flagg, a competitive apparel battle and the winning pitch: ‘Like a movie’
Flagg, drafted No. 1 by the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, had a few suitors wanting him to represent their shoe and apparel product.
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tradingview.com Top stories ·
US 10-Year Yield Falls Further
The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note fell to below 4.29% on Thursday, its lowest since early May, amid compounding expectations of a dovish Federal Reserve.Reports indicated that President Trump is considering announcing his nominee for the next Fed Chair as early as September or October, posi…
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jakartaglobe.id Top stories ·
NATO Leaders Agree to Hike Military Spending, But Spain Remains Defiant
Trump lashed out at Spain after the meeting and threatened to use a trade deal to make the country "pay twice as much.”
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pewresearch.org Top stories ·
Behind Trump’s 2024 Victory, a More Racially and Ethnically Diverse Voter Coalition
Pew Research Center’s in-depth study of its survey respondents who voted in the 2024 election examines turnout, voting patterns and demographics.
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witf.org Top stories ·
Experts Warn Medicaid Cuts Could Devastate Small Businesses and Rural Healthcare | WITF
Aired; June 25th, 2025.Listen to the podcast to hear the full conversation. As Congress considers what could be the most significant Medicaid cut […]
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
How 'Daddy' talk and Trump and Rutte's bromance stole the NATO spotlight
It was the "bromance" between President Donald Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte that ultimately threatened to steal NATO's limelight.
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rockstarintel.com Tech ·
6 New GTA Online Vehicles Released By Rockstar Games - RockstarINTEL
Rockstar Games have just released 6 brand new vehicles in GTA Online for the latest Event Week. As part of the recent GTA Online Money Fronts update, there were several pieces of content including vehicles which were not released on launch day.
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lemonde.fr Tech ·
When a giant Pikachu drops into a French formal garden at a 'Pokémon Go Fest'
Nine years after its release, the phenomenon that is 'Pokémon Go' continues to draw crowds. The game's enduring success is fueled by outdoor events like Pokémon Go Fest, which was held for the first time in France on Friday.
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kotaku.com Tech ·
Mario Kart World Fans Had A Trick For Getting Regular Online Races And Nintendo Just Blew It Up
Selecting random no longer guarantees three-lap races after a new patch
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9to5mac.com Tech ·
macOS Tahoe will add three new apps to your Mac, here’s what’s coming - 9to5Mac
macOS Tahoe will add three new Apple apps to your Mac when it launches this fall for all users, here’s what’s coming.
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WhatsApp Now Summarizes Your Unread Messages Using AI
WhatsApp is making it easier to catch up on conversations you've missed with a new AI-powered feature that summarizes unread messages. The...
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hindustantimes.com Top stories ·
Fortnite refunds roll out again: Here's how to claim your share from FTC settlement
The FTC is issuing refunds to Fortnite players for unintended in-game purchases as part of its 2023 settlement with Epic Games.
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NBA Draft 2025: Round 1 full of twists, turns and surprising trades
The trade for Yang was the biggest surprise of an evening filled with more shock from trades than from draft picks.
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GDP data shows U.S. economy shrank more than previously thought in early 2025
New GDP data shows the U.S. economy shrank at an 0.5% annual pace from January through March, the first quarterly drop in three years.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Kari Lake takes her war on Voice of America to Congress
Presidential adviser Kari Lake attacked the Voice of America in Congressional testimony Wednesday. A former network official called her actions "profoundly harmful to our national interests."
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Lauren Sánchez's ex attending wedding to Jeff Bezos: Inside her past loves before billionaire romance
From friendly exes who co-parent to highly publicized — and expensive — divorces, both Bezos and Sanchez's lengthy relationship history proved to pave the way to what would become a fairytale romance for the ages.
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npr.org Top stories ·
He sued for marriage equality and won. 10 years later, he fears for LGBTQ+ rights
Jim Obergefell, plaintiff in the landmark Supreme Court case that legalized gay marriage in all 50 states, reflects on the decision 10 years later and the LGBTQ community's current civil rights fight.
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dw.com Top stories ·
US economy fares worse than estimated in first quarter – DW – 06/26/2025
The Commerce Department said the economy had contracted more than previously expected. This comes as businesses stockpile goods ahead of US President Donald Trump's tariffs.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Medicaid changes don't meet Senate rules in 'big, beautiful bill' says parliamentarian
The nonpartisan Senate official whose office determines if legislation fits within the rules of the chamber dealt Senate Republicans a blow on proposed changes to Medicaid.
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Supreme Court lets South Carolina block Medicaid funds from Planned Parenthood
The Supreme Court rejected Planned Parenthood's challenge to South Carolina's attempt to bar the organization from participating in its Medicaid program.
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gamespot.com Tech ·
Death Stranding Timeline: Full Story Recap To Prepare You For On The Beach
From the Big Bang to the end of all things, here's the entire story of Death Stranding.
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androidpolice.com Tech ·
Major Nothing Phone 3 spec boosts confirmed ahead of July 1st launch
FCC listing confirms Nothing Phone 3's key specs ahead of July 1st launch