Press review · Wednesday, 11 June 2025
11 June 2025
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rockpapershotgun.com Tech ·
Marathon catches an indefinite delay as Bungie promise to work on a laundry list of improvements
To the surprise of literally no one anywhere, Bungie have delayed Marathon to a currently unspecified date.
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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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bgr.com Tech ·
watchOS 26 brings a huge change to the newest Apple Watch models
watchOS 26 looks like a small upgrade, but Apple rebuilt its software to take advantage of arm64 in the latest Apple Watch models.
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thehackernews.com Tech ·
CISA Warns of Active Exploitation of Linux Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
CISA warns CVE-2023-0386 is being actively exploited, impacting Linux systems via OverlayFS. Patching is urgent.
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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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gamespot.com Tech ·
Amazon Carries Nintendo Games Again, Including New Switch 2 Exclusives
Nintendo-published games and gear had been notably absent from Amazon's US storefront for more than a year.
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gizmodo.com Tech ·
Amazon Clearing Out Smart TVs, This 42" Full HD Model Sold for Peanuts Before Prime Day
For what you’d pay for a restaurant meal, you get a 42-inch smart TV for your home.
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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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people.com Top stories ·
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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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
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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forbes.com Tech ·
Microsoft’s New Upgrade Option For 240 Million Windows Users
Do not miss the deadline — you must act now.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
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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kotaku.com Tech ·
Elden Ring Nightreign's Most Mysterious Monster Is A Walking Building Almost Nobody's Seen
The Wandering Mausoleum has eluded even the most hardcore players
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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%.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Morgan Stanley's Wilson sees Israel-Iran causing only 5%-7% stock pullback, unless oil moves this high
The fundamental backdrop for stocks is strong enough for the market to withstand the current level of geopolitical risk, the chief investment officer said.
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
Panthers down Oilers for back-to-back Stanley Cup titles: Game 6 highlights
The Florida Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6 to win their second consecutive Stanley Cup title. Highlights from the clincher:
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thedailybeast.com Top stories ·
ICE Barbie Visited Biohazard Lab With RFK Jr. Before Hospitalization
The HHS secretary shared an image alongside Noem “inspecting the biological hazard labs” a day earlier.
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barrons.com Top stories ·
Israel-Iran Conflict: Latest Developments
Israel and Iran exchanged fire again on Wednesday, the sixth day of strikes in their most intense confrontation in history, fuelling fears of a drawn-out conflict that could engulf the Middle East.
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economist.com Top stories ·
Trump draws ever closer to strikes on Iran
The president demands “unconditional surrender” from the clerical regime
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In 2025 Virginia governor's race, Democrat Abigail Spanberger makes appeal based on her bio
Former Rep. Abigail Spanberger is attempting to win the Virginia governor's office after her party lost the race in 2021.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Why the Panthers are the nicest 'rats' to win the Stanley Cup (twice)
Make it two titles in a row for Tkachuk, Barkov & Co., who are as gracious off the ice as they are mean on it.
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newsweek.com Top stories ·
Florida tax changes explained as $115-billion budget passed
The GOP-led state legislature approved a $115.1-billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year, starting July 1.
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buzzfeed.com Top stories ·
Anne Burrell Starred In Her First Improv Show Hours Before She Was Found “Unresponsive” At Home
Anne, who was pronounced dead on Tuesday morning, previously shared her excitement at performing in her first improv show on Monday night — which her co-star has now confirmed she attended.
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whitehouse.gov Top stories ·
Fact Sheet: Implementing the General Terms of the U.S.-UK Economic Prosperity Deal
IMPLEMENTING A HISTORIC TRADE DEAL: Yesterday, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order implementing American commitments under the General
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fox4news.com Top stories ·
Texas STAAR scores: Dallas, DeSoto ISDs stand out among districts, experts say
Texas STAAR testing results show students are now above pre-pandemic levels for reading and language arts, but still have work to do in math. Experts say Dallas and DeSoto ISD are the success stories of this year.
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19thnews.org Top stories ·
A brain-dead Georgia woman is set to be taken off of life support after her baby was delivered
Adriana Smith has been on life support since February. Her case has made national headlines, drawing attention to the state’s six-week abortion ban.
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Military Members Are Getting Honest About Trump's Parade — Here's What They Said
"This is not what the Army stands for."
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Did Trump approve Israel’s attack on Iran, and is the US preparing for war?
The US president has supported diplomacy, but recent statements suggest he may back military action as coercion.
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$100M in diamonds, Rolex watches, emeralds stolen in 'largest jewelry heist in US history'
Without a single witness, prosecutors said the crew stole 24 bags from a Brinks truck filled with Rolex watches, diamond earrings, and gold necklaces.