Press review · Wednesday, 11 June 2025
11 June 2025
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livemint.com Top stories ·
Bank holiday today: Are banks closed for Juneteenth on June 19? Details here | Today News
Juneteenth 2025, observed on Thursday (June 19) is a federal holiday marking the end of slavery in the US Here's a quick guide to what’s open and closed — from banks, stock market, and government offices to shipping services and major retailers.
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pbs.org Top stories ·
SpaceX rocket being tested in Texas explodes after 'major anomaly' but no injuries reported, company says
The company said the Starship “experienced a major anomaly” at about 11 p.m. while on the test stand preparing for the tenth flight test at Starbase, SpaceX’s launch site at the southern tip of Texas.
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france24.com Top stories ·
Watch out for flight tracking images showing Chinese cargo planes landing in Iran
Since the start of the Israel-Iran war, X-accounts have been claiming that several Chinese aircraft have landed in Iran to supply the country with weapons. However, the main airline involved, Cargolux,…
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
Dodger Stadium live updates: Los Angeles fans protest after feds showed up at ballpark
Fans in Los Angeles had grown frustrated with the Dodgers' silence regarding LA-area immigration raids.
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knoxnews.com Top stories ·
Rockslide and flooding closes I-40 at the Tennessee and North Carolina border
Damage to the highway and cars is extensive in Cocke County, Tennessee.
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nypost.com Top stories ·
Karen Read juror reveals whether he believes she was fully innocent, says there were ‘a lot of holes’ in investigation
Read was also found not guilty of leaving the scene of an accident on top of the murder and manslaughter charges.
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Trump to make final decision ‘within the next two weeks’ on US taking military action against Iran
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt read reporters a statement directly from President Trump, stating: “Based on the fact that there’s a substantial chance of negotiations that may or may …
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Erick upgraded to an ‘extremely dangerous’ Category 4 hurricane, forecasters say
Southern Mexico’s Pacific coast was braced for a Thursday morning impact with the approach of Hurricane Erick, which was upgraded to an “extremely dangerous” Category 4 early Thursday, the US Natio…
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
WH praises SCOTUS ruling upholding TN ban on transgender treatments: ‘Victory for America’s children’
Karoline Leavitt applauds Supreme Court for protecting 'America's innocent children' in transgender case
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whitehouse.gov Top stories ·
Further Extending the TikTok Enforcement Delay
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Extension.
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abc7.com Top stories ·
Dodgers to announce plans to assist immigrant communities
The Dodgers will announce Thursday their plans to assist Los Angeles' immigrant communities, a team spokesman said.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Dow futures drop 100 points as Trump weighs attack on Iran: Live updates
Stocks are heading into the end of the shortened trading week
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
The US sponsored Iran’s 1953 regime change: Is Trump planning a repeat?
A quarter century before the 1979 revolution, the US and UK helped depose democratically elected Iranian PM Mossadegh.
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newschannel5.com Top stories ·
I-40 closed at the TN-NC border for repairs and debris removal
TDOT says a section of I-40 near the North Carolina border will be closed for two weeks as crews work to clear mud and debris, as well as repair a portion of the road.
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startribune.com Top stories ·
Walz says Minnesota should reconsider allowing guns at State Capitol after shooting
The Minnesota governor also told reporters he hopes to have Melissa and Mark Hortman lie in state at the Capitol. And he said Yvette Hoffman could be released from the hospital as early as Thursday.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Fort Lauderdale businesses booming ahead of Panthers Championship Parade
Local hotels and restaurants say they're booked solid and bracing for one of the busiest weekends of the year.
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npr.org Top stories ·
How Juneteenth and Black America helped shape U.S. cuisine
Food and cooking play a big role in Juneteenth celebrations. The barbecues and fish fries woven into Black culture helped shape American cuisine.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Planning to be outside on a hot day? Take these precautions
People spend a lot of time outside during hot weather. Whether you're going to the beach, walking your dog or working your shift as a lifeguard, try these 7 proven ways to stay cool and prevent heat-related illness while outside.
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washingtonexaminer.com Top stories ·
Sixty-two percent of Democrats want party leadership replaced as popularity plummets - Washington Examiner
A majority of Democrats want new party leadership, as internal divisions, financial troubles, and public criticism from prominent members fuel a growing crisis within the party.
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wcyb.com Top stories ·
Rockslide closes I-40 forcing detour into Unicoi County
A rockslide has forced the closure of Interstate 40 near mile marker 450 in Cocke County Wednesday evening.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Outrage as DHS moves to restrict lawmaker visits to detention centers
Election officials told to give 72 hours’ notice before visiting immigration facilities, with some sites completely off limits
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ft.com Top stories ·
Gulf monarchies hold rival Iran close as Israel conflict rages
Saudi Arabia, UAE and other states in region fear becoming targets for retaliation if US strikes Iran
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Federal prosecution of Melissa Hortman's alleged killer will precede state case, HCAO says
The Hennepin County Attorney's Office says it has no plans to drop the state charges against Vance Boelter, the man accused of killing Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband this past weekend inside their home in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota.
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crfb.org Top stories ·
Social Security and Medicare Trustees Release 2025 Reports | Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Israel strikes unfinished Arak heavy water reactor in Iran
The Israeli military says it targeted the reactor's core seal to stop it being used for "nuclear weapons development".
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‘Says one thing, does another’: What’s Trump’s endgame in Iran?
Analysts say US president, who promised global peace, is being pulled into a ‘catastrophic’ war with Iran by Israel.
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
What to know about COVID variant NB.1.8.1 causing 'razor blade throat'
A newer COVID-19 variant may be causing a severe sore throat in those who contract the infections. Here's what to know about "razor blade throat."<b></b>
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fox9.com Top stories ·
Minnesota lawmaker shootings: Yvette Hoffman to be released from hospital Thursday
Just five days after being shot multiple times in a politically-motivated attack, Yvette Hoffman is set to be released from the hospital on Thursday.
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Trump administration ends LGBTQ youth option on US suicide hotline
The Trevor Project, an organisation involved in the service, called the change "incomprehensible".
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Telegram founder and billionaire Pavel Durov plans to leave fortune to his 100-plus children
Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov told a publication that all of his more than 100 children will inherit some of his fortune.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Cowboys cheerleaders getting 400% pay raise
A member of the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders said the squad is getting a 400% pay raise.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Clark 'deeply regrets' damaging Oakmont locker
Wyndham Clark said he "deeply regrets" the damage done to the century-old locker he was using at Oakmont during the U.S. Open, his second act of frustration that caused damage at a major this year.
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US joining Israeli strikes would cause hell, Iranian minister tells BBC
Saeed Khatibzadeh told the BBC that this is "not America's war".
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espn.com Top stories ·
Dodgers turn ICE agents away from parking lot
The Dodgers said they asked U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to leave Dodger Stadium after they arrived at a parking lot near one of the gates.
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katu.com Top stories ·
US imposes new social media scrutiny on international students seeking visas
New scrutiny is being rolled out for international students who want to study in the United States.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Fever's White takes leave; Kelly to serve as coach
The Fever will be without head coach Stephanie White for an unspecified amount of time as she tends to a personal matter. Austin Kelly will serve as acting head coach.
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ft.com Top stories ·
Vladimir Putin’s investment forum fails to attract western companies
Even Russia’s allies send lower-ranking officials and executives to St Petersburg — except Indonesia’s president
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ICE agents denied entry to LA's Dodger Stadium amid anti-immigration enforcement protests
Dozens of federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were seen near Dodger Stadium in what appeared to be a staging area on Thursday.
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forbes.com Top stories ·
Israel-Iran Updates: American Pilots Intercepting Drones For Israel, Netanyahu Says
The White House says Trump will decide how to respond to Iran within two weeks.
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economist.com Top stories ·
Where will the Iran-Israel war end?
In a worse place if Donald Trump rushes in
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Spain rejects NATO’s 5% defence spending hike as ‘counterproductive’
Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez warns the spending hike would undermine EU efforts to build its own security and defence base.
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wlos.com Top stories ·
I-40 shut down near state line due to possible rockslide, flooding
Interstate 40 is closed in both directions near the North Carolina and Tennessee state line due to a possible landslide, according to Tennessee transportation.
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dailymail.co.uk Top stories ·
ICE agents descend on Dodger Stadium two weeks after LA riots
At least four unmarked law enforcement vehicles were spotted near the stadium in Los Angeles just after 10am local time Thursday.
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local10.com Top stories ·
Fort Lauderdale officials discuss safety plans, parking options for Panthers championship parade
Fort Lauderdale officials are holding a news conference Thursday to outline safety measures ahead of the Florida Panthers’ Stanley Cup championship parade, as the city prepares to host the massive celebration for the second year in a row.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Manchester City fined £1m for delayed kickoffs
Manchester City have been fined more than £1 million by the Premier League for breaching the rules around delayed kickoffs and restarts nine times last season, England's top-flight league said on Thursday.
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espn.com Top stories ·
QB Sanders cited twice this month for speeding
Shedeur Sanders, who was stopped for an alleged speeding violation Tuesday, also was cited for speeding earlier this month, according to court records.
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ft.com Top stories ·
Tesla’s robotaxi ambitions face a reality check after launch
Autonomous ride-hailing service to make tentative debut in Austin, Texas, with only about 10 cars
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US restarting interview and process for foreign student visas, but here's the catch | Today News
United States has announced that it is restarting the visa and interview process for foreign students, but has requested access to social media accounts for proper vetting.
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Trump’s plan for Iran divides Republicans – podcast
The Guardian’s Rachel Leingang and Andrew Roth discuss what Donald Trump’s plan is for Iran, and how it could cost the president the support of his loyal Maga base
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Police ban Budapest Pride march in Hungary, but mayor vows it will go ahead
It's the latest twist in a cat-and-mouse confrontation between the government and Hungary's LGBTQ community.