Press review · Wednesday, 11 June 2025
11 June 2025
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
See photos of Juneteenth celebrations across the U.S.
As towns and cities across the United States today celebrate the anniversary of the end of slavery on Juneteenth, see how communities have marked the federal holiday.
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Karen Read juror confident in verdict, says "we couldn't prove there was a collision"
A juror in the high-profile Karen Read trial is confident in her decision and hopes the case can be reopened.
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espn.com Top stories ·
'You know that's not normal, right?': Inside the rise of Pete Crow-Armstrong, MLB's next superstar
From flag football to Wrigley Field, PCA has been turning heads with his talent, energy and personality since he was a kid.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Thai PM apologises over leaked call with Hun Sen as crisis threatens to topple government
In the phone call, Thai prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra discusses a border dispute with former Cambodian leader and calls him ‘uncle’
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Appeals court extends order allowing Trump to deploy National Guard to L.A.
In a victory for President Trump, about 4,000 National Guard troops can remain in Los Angeles for now.
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npr.org Top stories ·
'This is American history': 'Caste' author Isabel Wilkerson on the meaning of Juneteenth
Journalist and author Isabel Wilkerson reflects on this year's Juneteenth celebrations — and the push and pull of the Black experience in America.
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mprnews.org Top stories ·
Severe storms overnight; extreme heat warning this weekend
A cluster of severe storms is likely to roll down I-94 overnight from Fargo into the Twin Cities before dawn. The warm front will push heat index values over 100 degrees this weekend.
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turnto10.com Top stories ·
John O’Keefe’s friend speaks out after Karen Read trial ends
A college friend of John O’Keefe is speaking out after Karen Read's murder trial came to an end on Wednesday.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Government whip Vicky Foxcroft quits over disability benefit cuts
The Labour MP says she could not vote for the welfare bill published by the government earlier this week.
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gematsu.com Tech ·
NetEase Games announces AAA single-player action adventure game Blood Message for consoles, PC
Publisher NetEase Games and developer 24 Entertainment Lin’an, a new development studio and subsidiary of Thunder Fire Studio, have announced Blood Message, a cinematic, single-player, linear…
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nhl.com Top stories ·
McDavid, Oilers 'never found a way' against Panthers in Stanley Cup Final | NHL.com
Edmonton loses for 2nd straight season to Florida after falling behind once again in Game 6
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eadaily.com Top stories ·
Zelensky returned from the Canadian G7 summit angry and ran over Yermak — "Resident": EADaily
EADaily, June 19th, 2025.
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
White House says Iran could produce a nuclear weapon in 'a couple of weeks'
The White House says Iran has all it needed to produce a nuclear weapon in "a couple of weeks" once given the go-ahead from Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Trump says U.S. has 'too many non-working holidays' on Juneteenth
Meanwhile, former President Joe Biden celebrated the federal holiday he signed into law at a celebration at a historic Black church in Galveston, Texas.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Claims that seed oils are harming Americans' health are causing problems for farmers
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and others have said that seed oils are poisoning Americans. The medical community mostly rejects those claims, but they are causing problems for farmers.
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SpaceX rocket being tested in Texas explodes, but no injuries reported
A SpaceX rocket being tested in Texas has exploded, sending a dramatic fireball high into the sky
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tomsguide.com Tech ·
PlayStation’s epic new sale has some of my favorite PS5 games from $5 — here’s 11 deals I’m adding to my cart
PlayStation Store’s Mid-Year sale is discounting must-play PS5 games
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9to5mac.com Tech ·
Adobe released an iPhone camera app with full manual controls - 9to5Mac
Adobe has released Project Indigo, a free experimental app from the same team behind the original Google Pixel camera.
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Putin rejects question about any potential attempt to kill Iran’s Khamenei
The Russian president says Iran’s nuclear programme continues and society remains united behind political leadership.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Iran talks with Europeans set for Friday; White House sees ‘substantial chance’ for renewed negotiations
After speculation about a U.S. strike on Iran, the White House says there's a "substantial chance" for renewed talks because European leaders and Iranian officials will meet Friday.
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indiatoday.in Top stories ·
Iran fires missiles with cluster bombs as conflict with Israel enters day eight
Tensions continued to rise on Friday as Israel struck Iranian nuclear sites and Tehran responded with missiles armed with cluster munitions. Netanyahu says Israel is ahead in its campaign, while Trump weighs US support amid nuclear fears.
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ussoccer.com Top stories ·
USMNT vs. Saudi Arabia: Starting XI & Lineup Notes
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slate.com Top stories ·
Trump Promises to Keep Terrorizing Blue Cities. It Might Come Back to Haunt Him.
And Democrats keep getting arrested while trying to hold ICE accountable.
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videogameschronicle.com Tech ·
Metroid Prime 4 ad on London Underground claims the game is ‘out now’ | VGC
A likely mistake means a billboard for the game is stating it’s already out…
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Dodgers say immigration agents denied entry to Los Angeles stadium
The baseball team is also expected to announce plans to assist immigrants who have been impacted by the raids in the city, US media report.
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themountaineer.com Top stories ·
I-40 closed again: Wash out on Tennessee side of state line closes traffic in both directions
A section of Interstate 40 just over the state line from Haywood County has washed out due to localized heavy rain in the area — prompting a closure of I-40
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newschannel5.com Top stories ·
Supreme Court upholds gender-affirming care ban, families with transgender children leave Tennessee
"We want our kids alive": Parents of transgender youth share why they've left Tennessee after the Supreme Court upheld the state's ban on gender-affirming care.
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Plastic bags: Have bans and fees curbed shoreline litter?
Shoreline litter data research shows policies caused a relative decrease in the percentage of plastic bags.
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turnto10.com Top stories ·
Although Karen Read's criminal case is over, she still faces wrongful death suit
It was the high-profile trial that captivated the nation, and now Karen Read is serving her sentence for one lesser charge-- one year probation.
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nintendoeverything.com Tech ·
Nintendo Switch 2 firmware update fixes Carbon Engine games
It's been discovered that the new Nintendo Switch 2 firmware update has fixed backwards compatibility with Carbon Engine games.
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eurogamer.net Tech ·
Switch 2 third-party sales reportedly mostly "very low" despite record-breaking console launch
Switch 2 has got off to a flying start, with Nintendo proudly trumpeting the console as its "fastest-selling hardware e…
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jpost.com Top stories ·
Iran missiles destroy Israeli labs, 'irreplaceable' samples destroyed | The Jerusalem Post
One of the labs destroyed by Iran was of a cancer researcher in the Faculty of Biology, whose lab team consisted of 12 scientists.
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
Donald Trump appears to knock Juneteenth celebrations
President Donald Trump appeared to criticize Juneteenth celebrations, saying on social media there are \
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Hurricane Erick hits Mexico as major Category 3 storm, triggers flooding and landslides
Erick made landfall in extreme western Oaxaca, just east of Punta Maldonado, with estimated maximum sustained winds near 125 mph, the National Hurricane Center said.
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forbes.com Tech ·
Microsoft Starts Deleting Your Passwords In 6 Weeks—Act Now
The end of passwords is coming — act before it’s too late.
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On Juneteenth, President Trump says America has "too many non-working holidays"
President Trump appeared to mark Juneteenth — a day he has commemorated in the past — by arguing businesses are closed for "too many non-working holidays."
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Trump weighs military action against Iran amid mounting legal concerns
Trump's remarks on Iran have sparked new fears of escalation, retaliation, and long-term engagement overseas— some have also questioned their legality.
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news.sky.com Top stories ·
Russia would react 'negatively' if Iran's leader is killed, says the Kremlin
Russia has deepened its ties with Iran since invading Ukraine, and the two countries signed a strategic partnership in January.
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nhl.com Top stories ·
Marchment traded to Kraken by Stars for 2 draft picks | NHL.com
Dallas receives 3rd-round selection in 2026, 4th-rounder in 2025 for 30-year-old forward
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boston.com Top stories ·
'She was innocent': Karen Read juror speaks out after not guilty verdict
"I don't know what happened to John,” the juror Jason said. “I was only presented a limited scope of what happened that night."
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pbs.org Top stories ·
News Wrap: Hurricane Erick touches down in southern Mexico
In our news wrap Thursday, Hurricane Erick is making its way inland across southern Mexico, stifling heat stretches across much of the U.S., Spain rejected a NATO proposal that calls on member nations to commit more to defense spending, President Trump signed an executive order allowing TikTok to continue operating in the U.S. for 90 days and millions celebrate the Juneteenth holiday.
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Gov. Tim Walz says Legislature should reconsider guns at Capitol complex in wake of lawmaker shootings
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said Thursday the Legislature should reconsider allowing people to carry firearms inside the State Capitol in wake of the shootings of two lawmakers and their spouses inside their homes over the weekend.
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Israel threatens Iran’s supreme leader as Trump wavers on entering the war
As the fighting between Israel and Iran now eclipses one week, President Trump said Thursday that he will wait two weeks before deciding whether to get involved, in order to allow space for peace talks that could start as soon as Friday. In the meantime, Israel and Iran show no signs of backing down, with more and more civilians getting caught in the crossfire. Amna Nawaz reports.
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atlanticcouncil.org Top stories ·
What comes next in the Iran-Israel war, from a US response to energy impacts
RBC Capital Markets' Helima Croft and the Atlantic Council's Brett McGurk discuss the energy and security risks resulting from the Iran-Israel war.
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espn.com Top stories ·
NBA Finals 2025: Why one Hall of Fame sidekick sees a lot of himself in OKC's Jalen Williams
Williams has emerged as a bona fide co-star to league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
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13wham.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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Ohio Rep. Max Miller says he was "run off the road" and threatened while driving
Ohio Rep. Max Miller said Thursday an "unhinged, deranged man" ran him off the road.
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thebulwark.com Top stories ·
Congress Has the Power to Authorize War. They’re Handing It to Trump.
Plus: The Secret Service’s secret-issue timekeeper.
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tmz.com Top stories ·
Karen Read Juror Says He Felt She Was Innocent
Forget reasonable doubt, one of the jurors who voted to acquit Karen Read of a murder charge in her retrial says he felt she was completely innocent.
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macrumors.com Tech ·
Amazon Takes Up to $150 Off M4 Mac Mini With New All-Time Low Prices
Amazon today has a few models of Apple's M4 Mac mini on sale at record low prices, starting at $469.00 for the model with 16GB RAM/256GB SSD,...