Press review · Wednesday, 11 June 2025
11 June 2025
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
From Beersheba to Babylon: Netanyahu casts himself as liberator of Iran
Israeli prime minister compares war to liberation of Jewish people from captivity in Babylon, 2,500 years earlier
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Israel-Iran conflict: List of key events, June 19, 2025
Here are the key events on day seven of the Israel-Iran conflict.
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federalreserve.gov Top stories ·
Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement
Although swings in net exports have affected the data, recent indicators suggest that economic activity has continued to expand at a solid pace. The unemployme
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nypost.com Top stories ·
Inside the problem-plagued making of ‘Jaws’ 50 years later: A drunk actor, broken sharks and millions over budget
They needed a lot more than just a bigger boat.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Trump's border czar says worksite immigration raids will continue, but that criminals will be prioritized
The remarks come after Immigration and Customs Enforcement reversed guidance earlier this week to pause operations at certain worksites.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem says State Department "planning for contingencies" to help Americans leave Israel
After some confusion, the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem says the State Department is "planning for contingencies" to help Americans leave Israel, but some aren't waiting around.
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commondreams.org Top stories ·
Trump Reportedly Greenlights Plan for US Attack on Iran Without Congressional Approval | Common Dreams
"Right now, the most effective thing you can do is flood Congress with calls to show that the American people don't want to go to war with Iran," said the advocacy group Demand Progress.
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jpost.com Top stories ·
Steve Witkoff holding direct talks with Iran as IDF strikes Tehran | The Jerusalem Post
US President Donald Trump wants Tehran to end uranium enrichment on its soil, while Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has said Tehran's right to enrichment is non-negotiable.
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newsweek.com Top stories ·
No tax on overtime, tips changed in Senate bill: What to know
Nixing federal income taxes on overtime and tipped income was one of the president's top policy promises during his 2024 election campaign.
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espn.com Top stories ·
'The Lakers can finally be run like a real business': Leaguewide reaction to the stunning sale
The Lakers have spent decades lagging behind other NBA teams in ways known -- and not. This sale presents a massive opportunity for them to catch up -- and expedite their chase for title No. 18.
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
Erick upgraded to an 'extremely dangerous' Category 4 hurricane, US forecasters say
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Erick makes landfall in western Mexico state as a Category 3 storm
Hurricane Erick has made landfall in the western part of Oaxaca state in Mexico
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Were the No Kings protests the largest single-day demonstration in American history?
Depending on who you ask, between 4 and 6 million people showed up – and according to one theory, this could be a turning point
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Live updates: Trump will make a decision on potential Iran action within the next two weeks, the White House says
Back-and-forth attacks between Israel and Iran continued overnight as the conflict entered its seventh day, with an inactive Iranian nuclear reactor and an Israeli hospital among the sites hit.
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foxbusiness.com Top stories ·
SpaceX Starship explodes on Texas launch site
Elon Musk minimizes Starship explosion at SpaceX Starbase in Boca Chica as 'just a scratch' while company confirms no injuries occurred.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
PhD student Zhenhao Zou, who raped 10 women, jailed for 24 years
Zhenhao Zou, who drugged and raped women in London and China, has been called "one of the most prolific predators" in the UK.
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Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey reacts to Karen Read verdict, "The jury has spoken"
Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey issued a brief statement Thursday to WBZ-TV, his first comment since the verdict in the high-profile Karen Read trial.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Trump to make Iran decision 'within the next two weeks' given 'chance' of negotiations, Leavitt says
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Thursday that President Donald Trump will make a decision on the U.S. becoming involved in Israel's conflict with Iran within the next two weeks.
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kristv.com Top stories ·
Corpus Christi doctors say new COVID variant packs a punch
A fast-spreading COVID strain called Nimbus is behind nearly half of U.S. cases. Doctors say it’s not more severe — but the sore throat hits hard.
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huffpost.com Top stories ·
'Time To Wake Up': Dem Senator Has A Warning For Americans Who Think They're Safe From Trump
Sen. Alex Padilla was manhandled, handcuffed and forcibly removed from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's press conference last week.
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fortune.com Top stories ·
Israeli defense minister says Iran's supreme leader 'should not continue to exist' after Iranian missiles wound 240
Israel carried out strikes on Iran’s Arak heavy water reactor.
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Trump denies report that he has approved US attack plans against Iran
US president says Wall Street Journal ‘has no idea’ what his thoughts are on Israel-Iran conflict
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ft.com Top stories ·
Trump says talks with Iran could happen ‘in the near future’
US president’s comments come a day before British, French and German foreign ministers set to meet Iranian counterpart
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Air India releases new details about two engines on doomed London flight
Investigations are underway into how the flight bound for London’s Gatwick Airport crashed into a medical students hostel last Thursday, killing at least 270 people.
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The Guardian view on Trump and Iran: Netanyahu’s war has no visible exit | Editorial
Editorial: The US president promised to keep his country out of conflicts. The Israeli prime minister has other ideas
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nhl.com Top stories ·
Dallas Stars sign forward Matt Duchene to four-year, $18 million contract extension | Dallas Stars
The 34-year-old finished the regular season with 82 points in 82 games with the Stars, leading the team in scoring and setting a career high with 52 assists
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newsday.com Top stories ·
Experts suspect new COVID-19 strain on Long Island, though they're skeptical of 'razor blade throat' symptom
The state health department said that "there are a few documented cases of this variant strain in New York."
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thebulwark.com Top stories ·
Marco Rubio, Velociraptor
Life finds a way and the administration is learning.
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Head of Massachusetts State Police responds to Karen Read verdict
Massachusetts State Police Col. Geoffrey Noble said that in the aftermath of the Karen Read case, the department will continue to work on improvements in oversight and accountability.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Trump extends TikTok ban deadline by another 90 days
The latest ban extension is the third Trump has given to TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Israel's 'resounding' military campaign against Iran could be historic turning point, experts say
Israel's operations in Iran show tactical success through years of preparation, with experts noting the campaign has degraded Iranian capabilities while creating diplomatic options.
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nbcboston.com Top stories ·
Mass. State Police break silence following verdict in Karen Read trial. Here's what they said
The Massachusetts State Police have broken their silence following the verdict in Karen Read’s retrial in the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend, John O’Keefe.
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npr.org Top stories ·
As courts review military in L.A., immigration enforcement accelerates
Immigration enforcement speeds up in L.A. regardless of military presence
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masslive.com Top stories ·
Karen Read jurors reach verdict, quickly reverse course
The presiding judge emphasized there was no verdict.
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'I was lying in bed... The ceiling fell in': At the scene of Israeli hospital hit by Iran strike
A hospital in the Israeli town of Beersheba was hit as Iran fired a barrage of missiles at the country.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
A 'terrible spiral of escalation': World braces for intensifying Iran-Israel conflict
Chances at diplomacy are looking bleak as Iran and Israel continue to trade increasingly deadly blows.
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Trump faces mounting pressure at home and abroad as he weighs options on Iran
President Donald Trump faces growing pressure at home and abroad as he weighs his options on whether to get the U.S. involved in the conflict between Israel and Iran.
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staradvertiser.com Top stories ·
Major Hurricane Erick hits Mexico’s Pacific coast | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
MEXICO CITY >> Erick made landfall on the coast of Oaxaca, Mexico as a major Category 3 hurricane today, potentially bringing intense rains and life-threatening floods and mudslides.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
After Minnesota killings, Capitol Hill representatives face stark reality about family safety
Minnesota shootings targeting state lawmakers spark fear in Congress, prompting security discussions as officials work to protect representatives and families from rising threats.
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Honda recalls nearly 260,000 vehicles over brake pedal issue
Honda is recalling hundreds of thousands of vehicles featuring brake pedals that might not be properly secured.
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Tennis legend Chris Evert rips WNBA stars for not appreciating Caitlin Clark after wild melee
“This is a bad look for the sport.”
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hindustantimes.com Top stories ·
Israel says WHO's 'selective silence' deafening after hospital hit in Iranian strike
Daniel Meron, Israel's ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva, said the Soroka Hospital in Beersheba was a civilian facility.
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livemint.com Top stories ·
‘US helping a lot’: Israel PM Netanyahu says Iranian regime change ‘not a goal’ but could be a… | Today News
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that changing or toppling the Iranian regime is not a formal goal for Israel, but could be a potential outcome. He emphasized that this matter is primarily for the Iranian people to decide.
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timesofindia.indiatimes.com Top stories ·
Why the Karen Read trial became America's true-crime obsession - Times of India
US News: The Karen Read trial, a suburban tragedy turned national obsession, exposed the collision of American justice, media, and culture. Accused of murderin
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Club World Cup: More than 400,000 empty seats so far
Attendances have been low in the United States with the Club World Cup being treated as a dress rehearsal for next summer's World Cup.
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Israel-Iran War Live Updates: Iran held talks with US amid conflict | The Jerusalem Post
Netanyahu: 'We strike nuclear targets, they strike hospitals' • US officials preparing for possible strike on Iran in coming days • IDF kills Hezbollah commander
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Rwanda and DR Congo agree draft peace deal to end conflict
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to witness the formal signing of the peace deal next week.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Sources: Udoka joins tier of top-paid coaches
Rockets coach Ime Udoka has agreed to a long-term contract extension that makes him one of the highest-paid coaches in the NBA, sources told ESPN.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
How oil will react if U.S. bombs Iran and other scenarios, according to JPMorgan
Regime change in oil-producing nations such as Iran "can have a profound impact" on global prices, according to JPMorgan.
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npr.org Top stories ·
On Juneteenth, she celebrates the role quilts may have played in Underground Railroad
Edith Edmunds, who is 99 years old, the art of quilt making is inextricably linked to the Black struggle for freedom. That's why she plans to be sewing Thursday on Juneteenth.