Press review · Wednesday, 11 June 2025
11 June 2025
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thecurrentga.org Top stories ·
Results: Special Primary Election for Public Service Commission - The Current
CLICK HERE TO VIEW STATEWIDE RESULTS In one of two contested races in Tuesday's primary election for Public Service Commission seats, voters chose a clear
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news.sky.com Top stories ·
Princess of Wales pulls out of attending Royal Ascot
Kate has been making a gradual return to public duties since it was announced in January she was in remission from cancer.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Poll: As Americans form views on AI, they're divided on its role in school and everyday life
Among U.S. adults, 44% said they think AI will make life better, while 42% think AI will make life worse. But most respondents don't hold strong feelings on the issue.
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Photos: The history of Netanyahu’s rhetoric on Iran’s nuclear ambitions
Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu has warned of an imminent threat from an Iranian nuclear bomb for more than 30 years.
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politico.eu Top stories ·
Ukraine permits dual citizenship to combat demographic issues
Kyiv hopes ethnic Ukrainians and refugees around the world will now be encouraged to obtain or retain Ukrainian citizenship.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Israel-Iran live updates: Trump weighs U.S. strike as Iran's supreme leader says the 'battle begins'
Israel said it had struck uranium enrichment sites in Iran after the two countries launched another barrage of missiles at each other overnight.
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eonline.com Top stories ·
Anne Burrell Was Found “Unconscious and Unresponsive” at Scene of Her Death
Food Network star Anne Burrell was found unconscious and unresponsive in her home at the scene of her death, according to a statement from the New York City Police Department.
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
Pentagon sends warplanes to Middle East as Iran-Israel conflict continues | The Excerpt
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Tucker Carlson urge Trump to stay out of Iran. Plus, the Florida Panthers are Stanley Cup champions. It's on The Excerpt.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Trump blows off Gabbard downplaying Iran nuke threat, but WH still says president and intel chief are in sync
Israel's strikes on Iran's nuclear infrastructure come months after DNI Tulsi Gabbard testified that the intelligence community determined Iran was not building nuclear weapons.
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thebulwark.com Top stories ·
Trump’s Goon Squad Strikes Again
Just another day on the job for ICE as it arrests another Democratic official.
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independent.co.uk Top stories ·
Israeli spies say an Iranian nuclear bomb is imminent - but US intelligence disagrees
Donald Trump has publicly disputed analysis by his own intelligence officials that suggests an Iranian nuclear weapon may be years away
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time.com Top stories ·
Iran's Supreme Leader Issues New Grave Threat to Trump, U.S.
"Any U.S. military intervention will undoubtedly be accompanied by irreparable damage,” Khamenei warned.
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huffpost.com Top stories ·
The Pro-Israel U.S. General Quietly Influencing Trump On Iran
Gen. Erik Kurilla “had better information about what [Israel was] up to ... than anyone else in our government,” a former U.S. official told HuffPost.
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biospace.com Top stories ·
Lilly Validates Gene Editing Space With $1.3B Verve Buy, But Analysts Are Skeptical
The pending deal was rumored overnight after a report from the Financial Times, spurring analysts to speculate that if true, the entire gene editing space would see a boost at the markets.
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people.com Top stories ·
Anne Burrell Praised Her 'Amazing' Mom and Sister While Celebrating Mother's Day, 5 Weeks Before Her Death at 55
In Mother's Day Instagram post on May 12, Anne Burrell praised her "amazing" mom and sister. The Food Network star died unexpectedly at the age of 55 on June 17
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talksport.com Top stories ·
Portnoy slams WNBA as Caitlin Clark rival sparks fight with brutal 'cheap shot'
In the middle of the NBA Finals, the best basketball action right now is in the W. Caitlin Clark’s sophomore season is going much like her Rookie of the Year campaign — lots of points, …
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
'Most taxpayers will see a cut': Senate's tax plan for Trump’s spending package would permanently extend TCJA cuts
Among the core principles of both the House and Senate versions of the budget bill is permanently extending Trump's 2017 tax cuts.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Iran threatens US with ‘irreparable damage’ if Trump joins war
Ayatollah Khamenei says his country will not surrender, as reports say it is preparing missiles to strike US bases
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
STEVE MOORE: The good, the bad and the ugly in the Senate's 'big beautiful' tax bill
Senate's tax bill draft maintains Trump tax cuts, caps SALT deductions at $10,000, and limits tax-free tips, but fails to cut corporate tax rate or expand Health Savings Accounts.
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
Man charged with killing lawmaker could face rarity for Minnesota: the death penalty
The man charged with killing a prominent Minnesota lawmaker and wounding another could face the death penalty, something that is a rarity for Minnesota but could become more common under the Trump administration
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ksat.com Top stories ·
How San Antonio’s largest school districts’ 2025 STAAR test scores compare to state averages
Results released by the Texas Education Agency on Tuesday show State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) scores have seen improvements this year, even as San Antonio-area districts struggled with math.
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Lawmakers aim to stop U.S. from joining Israel's military campaign against Iran
Lawmakers are introducing resolutions aimed at preventing the U.S. from getting involved with Israel's military campaign against Iran.
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npr.org Top stories ·
A battle of sounds stops at the inter-Korean border
The two Koreas have engaged in psychological warfare since the 1960s, with weapons like huge billboard screens, loudspeakers installed along the border, and airdropping propaganda leaflets.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Princess of Wales pulls out of Royal Ascot appearance
Catherine was due to attend the races with her husband the Prince of Wales and the King and Queen.
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statnews.com Top stories ·
Does the FDA commissioner’s new voucher program open a Pandora’s box?
The FDA is setting up a pilot program to review some drugs within one to two months. How fast is too fast?
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npr.org Top stories ·
North Korea plans to send military construction workers and deminers to Russia
North Korea will send thousands to support reconstruction work in Russia's Kursk region. North Korea has already supplied combat troops and conventional weapons to back Russia's war against Ukraine.
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fortune.com Top stories ·
Trump’s $499 ‘built in the U.S.’ smartphone will likely be made in China, analysts say, making it subject to his own tariff policy
“The idea that [manufacturing] could be replicated in the U.S. in any sort of short- to medium-term timescale is fanciful,” one analyst said.
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ft.com Top stories ·
Could strikes on Iran cause a nuclear disaster?
Israel’s attacks on uranium enrichment facilities have caused localised radioactivity, but contamination appears limited
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csmonitor.com Top stories ·
A more inclusive G7 finds a way to work around US objections
The United States posed an obstacle to solidarity at the Group of Seven summit. But under Canada’s guidance, the group was able to make progress.
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nypost.com Top stories ·
Dave Portnoy goes scorched earth on WNBA, Marina Mabrey after Caitlin Clark shove
Dave Portnoy was incensed at Marina Mabrey and the WNBA after the Sun guard got into a tussle with Caitlin Clark during Tuesday’s game between Connecticut and the Fever.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Iran threatens 'irreparable damage' if U.S. enters Israel conflict
U.S. President Donald Trump had on Tuesday called for Iran's "UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!"
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fortune.com Top stories ·
Meta’s $100m signing bonuses for OpenAI staff are just the latest sign of extreme AI talent war
Big Tech companies are shelling out jaw-dropping compensation amid a fierce AI talent war.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Oil analysts left scratching their heads over Israel-Iran conflict: 'Your guess is as good as mine'
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday called for an "unconditional surrender" from Iran, warning Washington's patience was wearing thin.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Lawmakers move to limit Trump's war powers as Israel-Iran war escalates
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are looking to limit President Trump's ability to order U.S. strikes on Iran amid its ongoing war with Israel.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Sam Altman says Meta offered OpenAI staff $100 million bonuses, as Mark Zuckerberg ramps up AI poaching efforts
While Meta had sought to hire "a lot of people" from OpenAI, "so far none of our best people have decided to take them up on that," Sam Altman said.
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Anne Burrell 'Was in Great Spirits' at Her Improv Show the Night Before Her Unexpected Death (Exclusive Source)
Anne Burrell was enjoying her improv comedy show on Monday, June 16, sources tell PEOPLE. The celebrity chef was then found “unconscious and unresponsive” after she unexpectedly died on Tuesday, June 17.
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foxbusiness.com Top stories ·
White House confirms new 90-day extension of reprieve on TikTok ban: 'Up and running'
President Trump plans to sign a third executive order delaying the TikTok ban by 90 days, citing ongoing talks and a desire to keep the platform active for Americans.
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Trump considers joining Israel's strikes on Iranian nuclear sites
US strikes could involve using superior weaponry to hit an underground nuclear site, sources say.
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fortune.com Top stories ·
Stock market fear index spikes after Trump's war threats
Here’s a snapshot of the action this morning prior to the opening bell in New York.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Federal Reserve set to keep interest rates steady as economic storm clouds gather
Despite calls by the president for lower interest rates, the central bank is likely to keep borrowing costs higher for longer to keep inflation in check.
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global.honda Top stories ·
Honda Conducts Successful Launch and Landing Test of Experimental Reusable Rocket | Honda Global Corporate Website
Honda Global | Honda R&D Co., Ltd., a research and development subsidiary of Honda Motor Co., Ltd., today conducted a launch and landing test of an experimental reusable rocket*1 (6.3 m in length, 85 cm in diameter, 900 kg dry weight/1,312 kg wet weight) developed independently by Honda. The test was completed successfully, the first time Honda landed a rocket after reaching an altitude of nearly 300 meters.
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OpenAI boss: Meta offering $100m plus to poach my staff
Sam Altman said so far none of his "best people" had jumped ship to his big tech rival.
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npr.org Top stories ·
U.K. Parliament bans women from being prosecuted for late-term abortion
The new law makes it illegal to investigate, arrest, prosecute or imprison any woman in England or Wales for terminating her own pregnancy — no matter what term or trimester she's in.
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Minnesota shooting suspect started as a frustrated idealist, his writings show
Minnesota shooting suspect started as a frustrated idealist, his writings show.
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abc7ny.com Top stories ·
NYC Comptroller, mayoral candidate Brad Lander's arrest under investigation by federal prosecutors
Federal prosecutors are investigating the arrest of New York City Comptroller and mayoral candidate Brad Lander during an immigration hearing on Tuesday.
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theconversation.com Top stories ·
Violent extremists like the Minnesota shooter are not lone wolves
The lone wolf metaphor used to describe mass shooters misinforms views of extremists – and hampers law enforcement efforts to deter the violence.
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Georgia Republican officials to finally face election after years of legal delays
Members of state’s powerful public service commission must run for re-election after delays left them in office
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abc7.com Top stories ·
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem taken by ambulance to hospital: Sources
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was taken to a Washington, D.C.-area hospital Tuesday, sources with knowledge of the situation told ABC News.
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Abortion remains a criminal offence in the UK because of the left’s timidity. We must learn from that – and fast | Stella Creasy
Tuesday’s vote in parliament was a missed opportunity – and proof that progressives are allowing the right to shape the key debates, says Labour MP Stella Creasy
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UK inflation: Chocolate price rises hit record as food costs grow
Food prices grew for a third month in May, as the overall rate of inflation remained at 3.4%.