Press review · Friday, 20 June 2025
20 June 2025
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Millions of people across central and eastern US under ‘heat dome’ warning
Temperatures at or above 100F expected as extreme hot air and humidity are trapped in atmosphere
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Assisted dying set to become law in England and Wales after MPs pass bill
Terminally ill people with less than six months to live will have right to choose procedure after approval from doctors and panel
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polygon.com Tech ·
The cuts in Final Fantasy Tactics remake might not be what we want, but they are what we need
Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles fulfills director Kazutoyo Maehiro’s dream more than fans’
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foxweather.com Top stories ·
Hurricane Erick turns deadly in Mexico as baby found drowned in swollen river
A 1-year-old baby boy is the first confirmed death from Hurricane Erick, after the category 3 hurricane made landfall on the southwestern coast of Mexico Thursday morning.
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people.com Top stories ·
Pilot Dies in Plane Crash After Attempting to Avoid a Turtle on the Runway, NTSB Says
A private plane crashed in North Carolina on June 3, after the pilot attempted to avoid hitting a turtle on the runway, according to a newly-released NTSB report.
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bostonglobe.com Top stories ·
As Harvard notches a legal win over White House, Trump says ‘HISTORIC’ deal is close - The Boston Globe
The order from US District Judge Allison Burroughs will allow Harvard to enroll international students until the case is decided.
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Britain is one step closer to compassionate, kind death for all | Kim Leadbeater
This historic day comes too late for many who supported my bill, but I will never forget their courage and selflessness, says Labour MP Kim Leadbeater
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kut.org Top stories ·
Lawmakers urge Elon Musk's Tesla to delay Austin robotaxi launch until new safety law takes effect
The guidelines go into effect Sept. 1 and require autonomous vehicles to be authorized by the Department of Motor Vehicles. Safety experts doubt Tesla's robotaxis, set to roll out Sunday, would meet the standards.
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m.richmondfreepress.com Top stories ·
Protesters call out Sears’ silence on Medicaid cuts
Dozens of union workers, healthcare professionals and local residents rallied outside the Hippodrome Theater on Tuesday, June 17, where Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears held her election night party for the Virginia governor’s race.
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space.com Top stories ·
SpaceX traces Starship test-stand explosion to failure of pressurized nitrogen tank
"Initial analysis indicates the potential failure of a pressurized tank known as a COPV."
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Trump says his administration is working with Harvard on ‘mindbogglingly HISTORIC’ possible deal - The Boston Globe
In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump said Harvard has “acted extremely appropriately during these negotiations, and appear to be committed to doing what is right.”
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Newspaper headlines: 'Victory' and 'uphill battle' for assisted dying
An historic vote which saw MPs narrowly back an assisted dying bill dominates Saturday's front pages.
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news.blizzard.com Tech ·
Join Our next Developer Update Livestream
Tune in to our next Developer Update Stream which will cover Season 9: Sins of the Horadrim, and earn the Lacuni’s Pupil Twitch Drop.
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mlb.com Top stories ·
Benches clear as Tatis, Ohtani plunkings bring series HBP total to 8
LOS ANGELES -- The Padres and Dodgers just played seven games in the span of 11 days. And guess what? They’ve got beef. With these two teams, did you honestly expect anything else? Sparks flew again on Thursday at Dodger Stadium, where the Padres salvaged the series finale with a
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vulture.com Top stories ·
We’re One Step Closer to a BTS Reunion Tour
Suga is the seventh and final member to complete his mandatory military service.
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abc15.com Top stories ·
'You have to compromise': Senate Republicans reveal budget negotiated with Gov. Katie Hobbs
Republicans in the Arizona Senate and House agree on a number of spending priorities, but their budget proposals remain far apart.
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slate.com Top stories ·
In a Stunning Critique, Ketanji Brown Jackson Nails One of This Court’s Worst Traits
The court is contorting the law to favor big business while locking out the most vulnerable, the newest justice wrote.
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pbs.org Top stories ·
WATCH: Trump says Gabbard and U.S. intelligence are 'wrong' about Iran's nuclear plans
Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, told lawmakers in March that U.S. spy agencies believed that Iran hadn’t made a decision to build a nuclear weapon. Speaking to reporters after touching down in New Jersey, Trump was asked about that assessment and responded, “Then my intelligence community was wrong.”
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espn.com Top stories ·
Angels without Washington due to health reason
Angels manager Ron Washington will be out indefinitely due to a health concern, general manager Perry Minasian told reporters Friday. Bench coach Ray Montgomery will manage the team in the interim.
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
From tax on tips to SALT deductions: Senate tweaks bring change to Trump's big tax bill
The Senate's version of the One Big Beautiful Bill takes the shine off some of Trump's most popular promises. Here's why.
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uploadvr.com Tech ·
Quest 3S Xbox Edition Leaks, Rumored To Launch Next Week
A Quest 3S Xbox Edition box has seemingly leaked, a year after Meta teased a limited-edition Quest "inspired by Xbox", and it's rumored to launch next week.
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Senegal women's basketball training in US cancelled after visas rejected
Players will train in Dakar instead "in a sovereign and conducive setting", says the prime minister.
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msnbc.com Top stories ·
Opinion | The Latino community has rightly dialed up the pressure on the L.A. Dodgers
It’s clear that the Dodgers, accused of a silence that amounted to betrayal, could no longer stay quiet.
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Federal judge orders release of Mahmoud Khalil from Ice detention
Columbia graduate to be freed from Louisiana jail after judge rules he is ‘not a danger to the community – period’
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
Prospects for diplomacy dim after Trump rejects Europe's efforts on Iran: ANALYSIS
Donald Trump says his two-week window will let Iranians "come to their senses."
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houstonpublicmedia.org Top stories ·
Biden attends Juneteenth ceremony in Galveston, marking 160th anniversary | Houston Public Media
Former President Joe Biden's arrival to the historic Reedy Chapel Thursday evening was met with cheers, song and dance. He attended a Juneteenth ceremony inside of the church, sitting shoulder-to-shoulder with event organizers and religious leaders.
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deadline.com Top stories ·
Donald Trump’s Two-Week Notice: Late-Night Hosts Have Fun With President’s Favorite Measure Of Time
Donald Trump said he'll wait two weeks before deciding on next U.S. move in Israel-Iran conflict; late-night hosts had fun with his favorite measure of time.
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al.com Top stories ·
Trump blasted for ‘too many non-working holidays’ post: ‘The laziest president in history’
Critics pointed out that Trump has taken the equivalent of more than four weeks to go golfing.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
'She's wrong': Trump says Tulsi Gabbard incorrect about Iran not having nuclear weapon capabilities
President Donald Trump and his Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, have found themselves at odds on whether Iran is close to being able to build a nuclear weapon.
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mynintendonews.com Tech ·
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Version 2.0.8 now available (patch notes)
One Nintendo Switch game which has stood the test of time and is a huge time sink in a good way is the creative Animal Crossing: New Horizons. The game was updated today to Version 2.0.8…
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Rise in ‘alert fatigue’ risks phone users disabling news notifications, study finds
Publishers could see audiences uninstall apps, as some users receive up to 50 alerts a day, analysis shows
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Kroger's shares rise as grocer says shoppers seek lower prices, cook more at home
The supermarket operator said it's trying to attract value-driven shoppers with coupons
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clickondetroit.com Top stories ·
Cybersecurity experts warn users to change passwords now
An urgent warning has been issued following a massive data breach that affects billions of online accounts. Reports indicate that 16 billion passwords have been compromised, with many users likely having at least one of these passwords. This breach also includes government accounts.
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economist.com Top stories ·
MAGA devotees are split over going to war with Iran
A fight over what America First means and who gets to define it
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Iranian strike in Israel injures nearly 2 dozen, emergency officials say, amid diplomatic efforts
The week of war has seen at least 24 people killed in Israel and at least 657 in Iran, officials and activists say.
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Assisted dying bill: What happens next?
The historic bill has cleared all of its Commons stages and now goes for further scrutiny in the Lords.
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Iran will consider diplomacy when Israeli aggression stops - foreign minister
Iran says it will not resume talks with the US over its nuclear programme while under attack.
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haaretz.com Top stories ·
Alarming signs spurred Israel to bomb Iran – and its Arab neighbors to cheer it on
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foxbusiness.com Top stories ·
Trump gives Tehran new deadline ahead of strike decision within 'next two weeks' | Fox Business Video
'The Big Money Show' weighs in on the Israel-Iran conflict as President Donald Trump sets a timeline for his decision to strike Iran.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Sosa back at Wrigley after 20-plus-year absence
Legendary Cubs slugger Sammy Sosa returned to Wrigley Field for the first time in more than 20 years before Chicago's game with the Mariners.
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nyc.gov Top stories ·
Mayor Adams’ Statement On Future Of Medicare Advantage
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Suspect arrested in alleged antisemitic road rage incident involving Rep. Max Miller
Congressman Max Miller says that he was run off the road by a man waving a Palestinian flag as the incident comes amid a heightened environment of political violence.
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Supreme Court reverses judges' decision that fuel producers can't challenge EPA over California regulations
The Supreme Court reversed a lower court ruling, deeming that fuel producers have standing in a suit pertaining to the EPA's move to allow California to implement regulations on automakers.
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nbclosangeles.com Top stories ·
Vice President Vance to meet with federal law enforcement on LA visit
Vice President JD Vance on Friday arrived in Los Angeles, the epicenter of the White House‘s recent immigration enforcement actions, to meet with federal law enforcement, his office announced. In a statement, the White House said Vance, who arrived in LA early Friday afternoon, will tour a multi-agency federal joint operations center and a federal mobile command center. He also…
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npr.org Top stories ·
Trump is no stranger to setting 2-week deadlines. Here's how others have played out
Since his first term, Trump has promised action on everything from tax legislation to health care within a fortnight — only for his announcements to materialize months later or not at all.
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Trump 'looking at' immigration relief for farm workers after resuming ICE raids on them
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npr.org Top stories ·
A man is charged with attempting to kidnap Memphis Mayor Paul Young
Police say Trenton Abston, 25, came to Mayor Paul Young's home armed with a Taser. Officers allegedly found rope and duct tape in his car.
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ign.com Tech ·
The Lenovo Legion Go S (Z1 Extreme, SteamOS) Is Finally Available - IGN
The most powerful SteamOS handheld gaming PC yet is now available.
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windowscentral.com Tech ·
Monster Hunter Wilds game reviews hit "Overwhelmingly Negative" on Steam — can Capcom turn it around?
The honeymoon period is over as players turn on Monster Hunter Wilds for its lacking endgame content and suboptimal PC performance
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middleeasteye.net Top stories ·
China said Israel should 'cease fire' as soon as possible in conflict with Iran