Press review · Wednesday, 11 June 2025
11 June 2025
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pbs.org Top stories ·
Iran's supreme leader warns U.S. military intervention would cause 'irreparable damage'
Iran's supreme leader on Wednesday rejected U.S. calls for surrender in the face of blistering Israeli strikes.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
US resumes student visas but applicants must unlock social media profiles
Social media accounts of applicants will now be screened for posts or messages that can be deemed hostile to the US or its culture.
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news18.com Top stories ·
Khalistani Extremists Using Canada As Base For Anti-India Activities: Canadian Intel Report
The annual report, which outlines threats to national security, states that individuals and networks associated with the Khalistan movement remain active in Canada.
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Israel hits Iran’s internal security agency; Trump mulls joining conflict
Israel, Iran continue to trade attacks as Trump says he’s still considering whether to join in the Israeli strikes.
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nypost.com Top stories ·
Iran calls Trump a ‘has-been warmonger’ as supreme leader rejects US demands to surrender
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei defiantly declared Wednesday that Tehran isn’t frightened by President Trump’s “absurd rhetoric.”
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bostonglobe.com Top stories ·
After Karen Read verdict, Canton residents subdued, relieved trial that divided town is done - The Boston Globe
The case that drew national attention sharply divided this town of about 25,000 people south of Boston.
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windowscentral.com Tech ·
Xbox has turned a corner — the future for Microsoft's gaming platform once again looks incredibly bright
With the next-gen Xbox formally revealed, how are you, Xbox customer, feeling about Microsoft's gaming direction as of June 2025?
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hindustantimes.com Top stories ·
US getting ready to attack Iran, strikes possible this weekend: Report
On striking Iran, US President Donald Trump earlier said, “I may do it. I may not do it. I mean, nobody knows what I'm going to do.”
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msnbc.com Top stories ·
Opinion | Why Tucker Carlson was so effective in roasting Ted Cruz
Even if it wasn’t for virtuous reasons, Carlson hammered Cruz on Iran in a way that was illuminating.
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kstp.com Top stories ·
Rep. Bahner confirms Vance Boelter came to her door, says she was saved by 'divine intervention'
Rep. Kristin Bahner of Maple Grove confirmed on Wednesday she was one of the four DFL lawmakers targeted by alleged assassin Vance Boelter.
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Hurricane Erick threatens Mexico as Category 2 storm strengthens
The storm is expected to make landfall on Mexico's southern Pacific coast on Thursday.
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Karen Read acquitted: Why her murder trial caused such a frenzy
The duelling narratives of a scorned lover and a police cover-up "blends every dopamine trigger", says one expert.
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statnews.com Top stories ·
HIV protection with just two shots a year: FDA approves Gilead drug
A new twice-yearly shot could be a "game changer" in the fight against AIDS, but experts' hopes have dimmed because of the current political climate.
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economist.com Top stories ·
For Trump, both action and inaction in Iran have consequences, says Karim Sadjadpour
The president’s strategy has been transformed by Israeli persistence and Iranian defiance
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nintendoeverything.com Tech ·
Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch update 20.1.5 out now, patch notes
Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch just received its latest firmware update with version 20.1.5 and you can read the patch notes here.
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katu.com Top stories ·
'Families lose, billionaires win': Sen. Merkley rejects White House pubic land sale plan
A controversial provision in the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee's budget reconciliation bill has ignited outrage from Democrats and environmentalis
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france24.com Top stories ·
What Iran’s reprisals against Israel reveal of its ballistic missile capabilities
Iran has fired roughly 350 missiles in response since Israel launched its military offensive on Friday – a far cry from the 1,000 Tehran had reportedly planned. The retaliatory strikes offer a chance…
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techcrunch.com Tech ·
Midjourney launches its first AI video generation model, V1 | TechCrunch
Midjourney launched its much anticipated AI video generation model, V1, on Wednesday and laid out a roadmap for its future releases.
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gamespot.com Tech ·
Worst-Reviewed Game Of 2025 Gets An Update To Address Some Of Its Issues
MindsEye is one of the worst games of the year, but its developer is releasing updates to improve the experience.
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adn.com Top stories ·
Senate version of tax bill would sell public lands for housing in Alaska, other Western states
Conservation groups fear prized public land, including portions of Chugach National Forest, will be sold off. Members of Alaska’s congressional delegation seem open to the idea of the land sales, with restrictions.
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theverge.com Tech ·
Facebook rolls out passkey support to fight phishing attacks
Passkeys are coming to Messenger, too.
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rollingstone.com Top stories ·
Fox News Is Demanding War With Iran. Donald Trump Is Listening
Trump’s heavy consumption of Fox News content is increasing his appetite for military confrontation with Iran.
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
50 years ago, ‘Jaws’ scared us senseless. We never got over it.
Steven Spielberg's first blockbuster, \
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Suspect breaks into Rep. Melissa Hortman's home in Brooklyn Park
A person broke into House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman's home days after she and her husband were assassinated there, Brooklyn Park police said on Wednesday.
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bostonherald.com Top stories ·
Not Guilty: Jury acquits Karen Read on murder, manslaughter charges, guilty on OUI
A jury cleared Karen Read of all but the least serious offense — drunk driving — following a lengthy trial for the murder of Boston Police Office John O’Keefe, her boyfriend.
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rockpapershotgun.com Tech ·
MindsEye developers Build A Rocket Boy deny using bots to promote their game about bots going bad
MindsEye developers Build A Rocket Boy have denied using bots to promote their game, in response to people spotting some posts with similar wording.
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Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s stance would further weaken transgender rights
The Trump appointee wrote a concurrence in the Skrmetti case joined only by Thomas. Alito seems to agree with them, too.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Nippon Steel acquires US Steel for $14.9bn with ‘golden share’ for Trump
National security agreement allows Trump to name a board member as well as a non-economic golden share
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timesofindia.indiatimes.com Top stories ·
Body of Kuki flight attendant from Manipur to land in Nagaland, take detour around Meitei areas | India News - Times of India
India News: Air India flight attendant Lamnunthem Singson, a Kuki woman, will be buried in Kangpokpi, Manipur, her body rerouted via Dimapur due to ethnic tension
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New US visa rules will force foreign students to unlock social media profiles
Diplomats to look for ‘indications of hostility towards citizens, culture or founding principles of United States’
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baltimoreravens.com Top stories ·
Practice Report: Ravens Defense Shows out in Front of Jaire Alexander
Multiple Ravens defensive backs had takeaways. A second-year wide receiver closed out minicamp on a high note.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders successfully lobby for a pay raise
Members of the team push for higher wages in the second season of Netflix's “America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders," which debuted Wednesday.
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Canadian intelligence accuses India over Sikh’s killing as Carney meets Modi
Killing of Canadian national was ‘significant escalation in India’s repression efforts’ but leaders shake hands at G7
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nj.com Top stories ·
‘Trump’s going to lose his mind’: Fed chair tells truth about tariffs
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged on Wednesday.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Sources: Buss family to sell Lakers, valued at $10B
The Buss family is entering into an agreement to sell majority ownership of the Lakers to Mark Walter, who also owns the Dodgers, for a franchise valuation of approximately $10 billion, sources told ESPN.
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British, German and French foreign ministers plan meeting with Iranian counterpart
The meeting in Geneva would be the first face-to-face diplomatic communication with Iran since Israel’s attack
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9to5mac.com Tech ·
iOS 18.6 now available in beta, plus macOS 15.6, more [U: Public betas] - 9to5Mac
Apple has released developer beta 1 for iOS 18.6, macOS 15.6, tvOS 18.6, visionOS 2.6, and more new x.6 software updates.
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The Apple AirPods Pro 2 are less than $170 ahead of Prime Day
Shop early Prime Day 2025 deals on Apple AirPods, including AirPods Pro 2, AirPods 4 and Beats headphones—save up to 49% ahead of Amazon Prime Day.
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vox.com Top stories ·
The Supreme Court’s incoherent new attack on trans rights, explained
What the hell did the Court just do to equal protection law?
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theatlantic.com Top stories ·
Isn’t Trump Supposed to Be Anti-War?
Getting the U.S. involved in the conflict between Israel and Iran would cut against one of his most consistent campaign promises.
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time.com Top stories ·
How the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Got a 400% Pay Raise
The second season of America’s Sweethearts ends on a triumphant note for the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders
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Air India crash: Devastating tragedy threatens carrier's ambitious turnaround
The tragedy happened as Air India was on the "final climb phrase" of its brand transformation after the Tata buyout
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
Video Source: Trump is "getting comfortable" with idea of attacking Iran's nuclear sites
For the second day in a row, Pres. Trump has gathered his national security team in the Situation Room as he decides if the U.S. should strike Iran.
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govexec.com Top stories ·
‘Censorship:’ See the National Park visitor responses after Trump requested help deleting ‘negative’ signage
The administration asked for help erasing language on park displays that failed to emphasize American grandeur, but visitors have not identified any examples.
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Social Security fund may run dry sooner than previously expected, trustees say
Social Security and Medicare could face automatic cuts in 2033, a report found.
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venturebeat.com Tech ·
Google launches production-ready Gemini 2.5 AI models to challenge OpenAI’s enterprise dominance
Google launches production-ready Gemini 2.5 Pro and Flash AI models for enterprises while introducing cost-efficient Flash-Lite to challenge OpenAI's market dominance.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
'We won': Social media erupts over SCOTUS ruling dealing 'fatal blow' to transgender surgeries on minors
Conservatives on social media took a victory lap on Wednesday after the Supreme Court upheld a law banning transgender procedures on children in Tennessee.
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‘Nobody knows what I’m going to do’: Trump embraces ambiguity towards Iran
The US president has signalled he may get involved in Israel’s fight against Iran but has not made a final decision.
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Jury acquits Karen Read on all major charges in John O’Keefe’s death, finds her guilty of OUI - The Boston Globe
A jury cleared Karen Read of the three most serious charges brought against her, second-degree murder, manslaughter while operating under the influence, and leaving the scene of a crash resulting in death.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Chants advance to MCWS finals: 'It's incredible'
Coastal Carolina advanced to the Men's College World Series finals with an 11-3 victory over Louisville on Wednesday, scoring five of its six first-inning runs before making an out and extending its win streak to 26 games.