Press review · Wednesday, 11 June 2025
11 June 2025
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
Judge declares mistrial on rape count in Harvey Weinstein's sex crimes retrial after jury chaos
The judge declared a mistrial on the third-degree rape count in Harvey Weinstein's sex crimes retrial on Thursday, after the jury foreman refused to return to deliberate.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Oklahoma executes a man who was transferred from federal custody by Trump officials
John Fitzgerald Hanson, 61, was sentenced to die after he was convicted of carjacking, kidnapping and killing a Tulsa woman in 1999.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Families hid in attics during 'race motivated' disorder, says chief constable
Jon Boutcher was speaking at a press conference following three nights of violence in Northern Ireland.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Graz gunman was first-person shooter games obsessive, police say
Details emerge of how 21-year-old planned school attack in which teacher and nine pupils were killed
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npr.org Top stories ·
More than 200 are dead after Air India crash in Ahmedabad. 1 passenger has survived
The Air India flight crashed in India's northwestern city of Ahmedabad shortly after departure. Authorities say 204 bodies have been recovered from the site and there is one confirmed survivor so far.
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upi.com Top stories ·
Commerce Department: Micron to invest $200 billion in U.S. chip making - UPI.com
The Commerce Department said Thursday that Micron Technology Inc. plans to invest $200 billion in semiconductor manufacturing in the United States.
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nypost.com Top stories ·
Chris Kreider signs off on trade to Ducks in end of an era for Rangers
The longtime Rangers star had to approve the trade due to his partial no-trade list.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
State rep used Biden-themed username to distribute child porn, feds say
State Freedom Caucus co-founder Robert May faces 10-count federal indictment for sharing child sexual abuse videos, with the South Carolina Freedom Caucus calling for his resignation.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Trump escalates battle with Newsom, shutting down governor's left-wing rules rocking car industry
President Donald Trump signed congressional resolutions ending California's electric vehicle mandates and diesel engine restrictions.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Why there's an unexpected surge in people claiming Social Security
Some early filers say worries about the future under the Trump administration moved up their timelines.
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Mistrial declared in Weinstein case over rape charge
Weinstein was already found guilty of one sexual assault count, after an earlier conviction was overturned.
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JetBlue flight rolls into grass after landing at Boston's Logan airport: Officials
A JetBlue flight rolled into a grass area off the runway after landing at Boston Logan International Airport on Thursday, officials said.
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FBI considering moving training academy from Quantico to Huntsville, Alabama: Sources
The FBI is considering moving one training academy from Quantico, Virginia, to Huntsville, Alabama.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Trump signs resolutions blocking California’s pro-EV rules
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a statement that the state will be suing to “stop this latest illegal action by a President who is a wholly-owned subsidiary of big polluters.”
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Chime opens at $43 in Nasdaq debut after pricing IPO above expected range
Chime began trading Thursday on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol CHYM.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Pacers ride Mathurin, bench to Game 3 victory
Bennedict Mathurin scored 27 points, leading a Pacers team that enjoyed a whopping 49-18 edge in bench points, as Indiana reclaimed the lead in the NBA Finals by beating Oklahoma City 116-107 in Game 3.
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responsiblestatecraft.org Top stories ·
UAE support to Sudan's RSF on Senate chopping block
The Democratic senators' resolutions would cut off the sale of weapons often provided to the paramilitary group
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Mother charged with murder after faking kidnapping of 3-year-old daughter: police
A woman who police said made up a story about her 3-year-old daughter being abducted from her at gunpoint in Delaware has been charged with murder after the remains of a child were found.
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ft.com Top stories ·
Donald Trump’s tax bill would be a boon for richest Americans, says watchdog
Congressional Budget Office believes legislation will leave poorest worse off
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Trump merchandise sold at Fort Bragg for president's speech now under review
The Army is reviewing why pro-Trump merchandise was sold at Fort Bragg this week at an event orchestrated by the White House and supporters of President Donald Trump.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Watch live: Trump signs resolutions to roll back California's EV plans
The three resolutions are part of Trump's broader repeal of Biden-era rules to promote electric vehicle and green energy adoption.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
ICE protests live updates: Hundreds arrested as rallies continue nationwide
Thousands of people nationwide have shown up at protests and rallies opposing ICE raids as unrest grows in response to the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Public polling on Trump's immigration policies. And, preparing your home for flooding
NPR analyzes the public opinion polling on Trump's immigration policies. And, ways to protect your home from flooding this 2025 hurricane season.
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forbes.com Top stories ·
U.S. Orders Partial Evacuations Across Middle East Embassies, Citing Iran Tensions
The United States is reportedly withdrawing nonessential personnel and family members from its embassies in Iraq, Bahrain, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Trump warns Israel strike on Iran 'could happen' amid Middle East evacuation, nuclear negotiations
IAEA declares Iran in breach of non-proliferation obligations as U.S. embassy in Iraq orders partial evacuation, while Defense Secretary Hegseth suggests Iran is moving toward nuclear weapons capability.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Brewers' Civale wants trade after 'pen demotion
Aaron Civale was bumped from the Brewers' rotation, and now he wants to be traded from the club.
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cnycentral.com Top stories ·
Micron announces plans to expand U.S. investments to roughly $200 billion
Micron Technology announced on Thursday it was planning to expand its U.S. investments to about $150 billion and in R&D to $50 billion.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Trump calls Fed chief Powell 'numbskull' as he urges interest rate cut
President Donald Trump's attack on Powell over interest rates came after Vice President JD Vance and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick also targeted him.
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thedailybeast.com Top stories ·
Newsom Says Trump Is Mentally ‘Not All There’ as Gloves Come Off in L.A. Protests Feud
California’s governor goes after 78-year-old Trump’s cognitive fitness as tensions escalate.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Gov. Kathy Hochul, Rep. Elise Stefanik spar during House hearing on sanctuary city policies
Gov. Kathy Hochul got into a back and forth with upstate New York Rep. Elise Stefanik during questioning Thursday on Capitol Hill on sanctuary city policies.
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Dua Lipa and Callum Turner confirm engagement
The singer says she has not yet set a date to tie the knot with Bafta-nominated British actor Turner.
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news5cleveland.com Top stories ·
Ohio Senate passes budget, giving Browns $600M grant, tax cut to wealthy, changes school funding
House Bill 96 was voted on mainly along party lines, 23-10. State Sen. Bill Blessing (R-Colerain Township) joined the Democrats to vote no.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Trump speech at Fort Bragg prompts questions, concerns about politicization of military
Uniformed soldiers in the stands cheered and booed along with political statements, something traditionally frowned upon and potentially a violation of military regulations.
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democracynow.org Top stories ·
Headlines for June 12, 2025
No Survivors Expected After Air India Aircraft Carrying at Least 242 People Crashes; U.S. Pulls Iraq Embassy Personnel Amid Mounting Fears of Israeli Attack on Iran; More Gazans Seeking Aid Amid the 120 Palestinians Killed by Israel Over Past Day; 11-Year-Old Adam al-Najjar Evacuated to Italy for Treatment After Israel Killed Father and 9 Siblings; Israeli Forces Continue Raids on Occupied West Bank, Killing 3 Palestinians Over Past 2 Days; California Seeks to Limit Marine and Nat’l Guard Authority in L.A. Amid Ongoing ICE Protests and Raids; Anguished Families Have Not Heard from Loved Ones Since Abductions by ICE; Prosecutor Charges 2 L.A. Protesters, Warns Gov’t Will Pursue Others as Protests Spread Across U.S.; “We Will Not Be Intimidated”: CHIRLA Responds After Hawley Accuses It of “Bankrolling” L.A. Unrest; DNC Forces Out 25-Year-Old Activist David Hogg over His Campaign to Back Progressive Insurgents; GOP Lawmakers to Probe 200 Immigration Nonprofits over Manufactured Border “Crisis”; China and U.S. Reportedly Reach Trade Deal; Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro Says He Discussed “Alternatives” for Staying in Power After Election Loss; Khartoum Could Soon Face Famine as Devastating Sudanese War Grinds On; Immigrants in Northern Ireland Targeted in Spate of Race Riots; Judge Rules Mahmoud Khalil Can’t Be Detained for Political Expression, Paving Way for Possible Release; CUNY Students End Hunger Strike for Gaza, Call for Supporters to Fight for Summer of Liberation; 200+ New Yorkers Occupy Maersk Building, Demanding End to Its Participation in Gaza Genocide; EPA Moves to Repeal Limits on Power Plant Emissions, Mercury; House Voting on Defunding of Public Media; NYC Jury Convicts Harvey Weinstein on Sex Crime Charge, Again, as Further Deliberations Continue
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RFK Jr picks new US vaccine committee after sacking previous members
The appointees have "committed to demanding definitive safety and efficacy data", the vaccine sceptic said.
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Trump to host ‘unforgettable’ military parade in DC, but who is it for?
Spectacle marking Army anniversary – coinciding with Trump’s birthday – comes amid military response to US protests.
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politico.eu Top stories ·
Ukraine blasts Russia Day well-wishers as Rubio sends greetings to Moscow
“Particularly unpleasant,” says Kyiv foreign minister.
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Gov. JB Pritzker testifying before Congress on Illinois sanctuary laws
Gov. JB Pritzker is in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, answering tough questions about Illinois' sanctuary laws at a congressional hearing, alongside his fellow governors from Minnesota and New York
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time.com Top stories ·
What To Know About Trump’s Military Parade
The federal government may spend as much as $45 million on the event, which falls on Trump's birthday but officially honors the U.S. Army's 250th birthday
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outkick.com Top stories ·
NASCAR Heads South: Mexican National Guard Convoy, Customs Inspections And 2,296 Miles From Michigan To Mexico
The trip started on Sunday in Michigan, and ended after traveling over 2,000 miles to Mexico City, with a national guard convoy, for the NASCAR races this weekend
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Weinstein case judge declares mistrial on remaining rape charge as jury foreperson won’t deliberate
Judge declared a mistrial in the sex crimes case after the jury foreperson said he wouldn’t continue deliberating
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Watch: Pritzker says he wants violent undocumented criminals out of state, insists on following law
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is testifying before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on "sanctuary policies" as the Trump administration cracks down on illegal immigration. Pritzker called for violent undocumented criminals to be ousted, but insisted the Trump administration must follow the law while implementing policies.
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rollingstone.com Top stories ·
Ananda Lewis, Celebrated MTV VJ, Dead at 52
Ananda Lewis, a former MTV veejay during the late Nineties and who shared her breast cancer journey with fans, died on Wednesday at the age of 52.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Texans safety Ward facing felony assault charge
Texans safety Jimmie Ward was arrested at 5:38 a.m. in Montgomery County, Texas, and is facing a felony assault charge, according to the Montgomery County Jail website, allegedly for family violence following an incident in Magnolia.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Northern Ireland town is engulfed in racist riots for a third day
Some residents of Ballymena put the Union Jack or signs in their windows reading “British household” and “locals live here," in an apparent attempt to be spared by the rioters.
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Trump is expected to sign a measure blocking California's vehicle emissions rules
President Donald Trump is expected to sign a measure Thursday that blocks California’s first-in-the-nation rule banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035
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espn.com Top stories ·
Sources: Kreider OK's trade, heading to Ducks
Chris Kreider is heading to the Ducks after the winger waived his no-trade clause and allowed the Rangers to deal him away, sources confirmed to ESPN.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Here are the three reasons why tariffs have yet to drive inflation higher
President Donald Trump's tariffs have yet to show up in any of the traditional data points measuring inflation.
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pbs.org Top stories ·
RFK Jr. names 8 vaccine panel replacements, including a critic of COVID vaccines
Kennedy’s decision to “retire” the previous 17-member Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices was widely decried by doctors’ groups and public health organizations, who feared the advisers would be replaced by a group aligned with Kennedy’s desire to reassess — and possibly end — longstanding vaccination recommendations.
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WATCH LIVE: Governors from NY, IL and MN testify at hearing on ‘sanctuary’ policies and immigration
The governors of Illinois, Minnesota and New York are to testify Thursday before the House Oversight Committee, which has been investigating sanctuary jurisdictions.