Press review · Wednesday, 11 June 2025
11 June 2025
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mlb.com Top stories ·
8 players on the All-Star ballot who deserve a second look
Read our story on the balloting format, which includes two phases of fan voting to determine the All-Star starters. The first All-Star balloting update is out, and it must be said: You, the fans, are doing a pretty good job. Writers like me used to always complain about fan voting,
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mlb.com Top stories ·
Can Devers break Giants' 30-HR hitter drought?
Rafael Devers, who was moved off third base due to the presence of a superior defensive option in Boston (Alex Bregman), just got traded to a situation where he almost certainly won’t play third base due to the presence of a superior defensive option (Matt Chapman, when healthy). That’s a
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
U.S. Treasury yields slide after retail sales tumbled in May, raising recession fears
U.S. Treasury yields fell after retail sales fell more than Wall Street expected last month, pushing up fixed income prices and lifting concern over a slowdown.
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texastribune.org Top stories ·
Texas students make gains in reading but struggle with math, STAAR scores show
The mixed-bag results showed early literacy improvements, a key indicator of future academic success, but underline the challenges of preparing children for STEM-related jobs.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Alex Padilla recounts his removal from DHS news conference in emotional Senate speech
The California Democrat returned to the Senate floor Tuesday to warn that the Trump administrations response to immigration protests in Los Angeles should "shock the conscience of our country."
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pa.gov Top stories ·
NEWS: Pennsylvania House Passes Gov Shapiro’s Proposal to Fund Mass Transit
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bbc.com Top stories ·
How one US weapon could change the course of the Israel-Iran conflict
Iran's Fordo nuclear site is one of the most heavily fortified. There's only one conventional weapon that could destroy it - and only the US is known to have it.
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macrumors.com Tech ·
Google Says iOS 26 Copies Three Android Features
In a new ad, Google says iOS 26 copies three Android features that have been available on Pixel phones for years: Live Translate, Hold Assist, and...
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laist.com Top stories ·
3 immediate effects ICE sweeps and protests could be having on LA's economy
An economist tells us what ICE activity in Southern California could mean for the local economy and the national labor force.
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
How US senator falsely claimed Minnesota shooting suspect was ‘Marxist’
Vance Boelter targeted Democrats, leaning politically right, with no Marxist ties as suggested by the evidence.
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vox.com Top stories ·
Is Israel trying to destroy Iran’s nukes — or topple its government?
America may be about to get involved in another regime change war in the Middle East.
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eurogamer.net Tech ·
Microsoft says it's working on next-gen Xbox "consoles" you'll play "in your living room and in your hands"
If recent reports are true, we likely won't be seeing Microsoft's next-generation Xbox console until 2027 at the earlie…
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Juror dismissed from Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial over conflicting statements about residency
Juror 6 reportedly claimed during jury selection that he lived in the Bronx but told court staff he lived in New Jersey
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‘Not our war’: bipartisan US lawmakers back resolution to block involvement in Iran
Republican Thomas Massie joins with Democrats in effort to require Congress approval before Trump attacks Iran
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mayor.lacity.gov Top stories ·
Mayor Bass Lifts Curfew Within Downtown L.A.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Leader of top FEMA disaster coordination office resigns, as Trump moves to eliminate agency
Jeremy Greenberg was in charge of coordinating federal help after hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes and other emergencies. He has resigned from leading FEMA's National Response Coordination Center.
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abc7.com Top stories ·
Trump's deployment of CA National Guard in LA returns to federal court Tuesday
Will the 4,000 National Guard troops in Los Angeles return to Governor Newsom's control? The legal battle over their deployment by President Trump will continue Tuesday in a federal appeals court in San Francisco.
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dw.com Top stories ·
Why Israel is hitting Iran's vital energy infrastructure – DW – 06/16/2025
As Israel and Iran attack each other with missiles, Israel is especially targeting key oil and gas facilities. That could have a major impact on Iran's economy.
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Trump brushes off US intel reports on Iran to align himself with Israel
President has dismissed verdict by handpicked spy chief, Tulsi Gabbard, that Iran is not developing nuclear weapons
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businessinsider.com Top stories ·
Trump family unveils Trump Mobile with a flashy $500 gold smartphone
Donald Trump's sons unveiled a new Trump Mobile service on Monday. Among the new offerings will be a $500 gold-colored smartphone.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Trump weighs joining Israel on strikes of Iranian nuclear sites
The U.S. is considering targeting Iran's uranium enrichment facility at Fordo, five sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
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theconversation.com Top stories ·
The use of federal troops to quell Los Angeles protests recalls militarized law enforcement during the Civil Rights Movement
During Jim Crow segregation, political leaders used domestic military power to preserve the interests of racial authoritarians.
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amny.com Top stories ·
Comptroller Brad Lander arrested at ICE court hearing | amNewYork
City Comptroller Brad Lander was arrested and accosted by masked federal agents at immigration court in Lower Manhattan.
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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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pushsquare.com Tech ·
Anticipated JRPG Trails beyond the Horizon Delayed into January 2026 on PS5, PS4
We were so close
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variety.com Tech ·
Warner Bros. Games Restructures Development, Tech Into ‘Game of Thrones,’ Harry Potter, ‘Mortal Kombat’ and DC Universe Divisions
Warner Bros. Games has set a new leadership team and restructured around Harry Potter, "Game of Thrones," "Mortal Kombat" and the DC Universe IPs.
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engadget.com Tech ·
June’s Game Pass additions include Remedy co-op shooter FBC: Firebreak
Sifu developer Sloclap’s unique take on soccer is also coming soon.
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statnews.com Top stories ·
FDA announces a new priority review program in bid to further administration goals
The FDA is launching a program to reward companies with accelerated drug review and speedy agency feedback, if their actions align with the FDA's national health priorities.
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thedailybeast.com Top stories ·
Trump Declares ‘I Don’t Believe in Telephones’ Day After Launching His Own Phone
Trump went full Luddite, despite his family business announcing the launch of its own cellphone just hours earlier.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Jury finds MyPillow founder defamed a former voting equipment firm employee
After the 2020 election, Mike Lindell called the Dominion Voting Systems director a traitor, and accusations of stealing the election ran on Lindell's online media.
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‘Disrespect to US’: Ukraine slams Russia’s ‘horrific’ bombardment of Kyiv
Ukraine calls for focus on attacks amid diplomatic effort to raise pressure on Moscow to agree a ceasefire.
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people.com Top stories ·
Judge in Diddy Trial Reveals When Jurors Will Start Deliberating
The judge made the statement after Combs' defense team gave an estimate of their timeline.
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
FDA to offer faster drug reviews to companies promoting 'national priorities'
The Food and Drug Administration says it will begin offering faster reviews to new medicines that align with Trump administration priorities for Americans' health
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cincinnati.com Top stories ·
Vice President JD Vance: 'Further action' might be needed against Iran
In a lengthy post on X, Vance made the case that Trump has been consistent in his opposition to Iran attaining a nuclear weapon
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Tropical Storm Erick Forms and Could Soon Become a Major Hurricane. Where Is it Headed?
Tropical Storm Erick has formed in the eastern Pacific and is expected to “rapidly” develop into a hurricane.
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Ex-senator Bob Menendez arrives at prison to begin serving 11-year sentence
The New Jersey Democrat will be held in Pennsylvania facility after his conviction on bribery charges
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Sen. Mike Lee deletes social media posts about the Minnesota shooting after facing criticism
In one post, Lee shared a photo of the suspect in the case and captioned it, "Nightmare on Waltz Street," an apparent reference to the state's Democratic governor, Tim Walz.
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bikeradar.com Tech ·
New SRAM Force and Rival AXS beat Shimano Ultegra and 105 on price and weight | BikeRadar
SRAM's new Force and Rival AXS 2x road groupsets bring the improved ergonomics of Red AXS, along with updated component design.
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lsusports.net Top stories ·
Baseball Tops UCLA, 9-5, in Delayed CWS; Advances to Semifinal
LSU pitcher Casan Evans took the mound Tuesday morning when the game resumed in the fourth inning. The freshman earned the victory following 4 1/3 innings, allowing two runs on four hits with five strikeouts.
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Brad Pitt and Ines de Ramon Make a Rare Red Carpet Appearance Together at the F1 N.Y.C. Premiere
Brad Pitt and Ines de Ramon keep up their stylish public appearances at the premiere of 'F1,' the actor's newest film.
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MPs vote to decriminalise abortion for women in England and Wales
Labour MP Tonia Antoniazzi led the call to decriminalise the 1% of abortions that happen after 24 weeks.
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Sen. Mike Lee deletes controversial Minnesota shootings posts amid backlash
Republican Sen. Mike Lee is facing criticism over his social media posts about the assassination of a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband.
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jsonline.com Top stories ·
Wisconsin Supreme Court unanimously backs Democratic AG Josh Kaul in lame-duck law challenge
The state Supreme Court unanimously backed Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul in a challenge to a law passed in 2018 limiting his powers.
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newleftreview.org Top stories ·
Eskandar Sadeghi-Boroujerdi, Culmination — Sidecar
Israel attacks Iran.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
NYC mayoral candidate Brad Lander arrested by DHS agents following alleged assault on federal officer
Brad Lander, NYC comptroller, faces charges of assaulting a federal officer after ICE arrest, with officials condemning the action as "extreme thuggery" and "fascism."
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theverge.com Tech ·
Bungie delays Marathon after alpha test feedback
It was set to launch in September.
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supermarketnews.com Top stories ·
Grocery sales climb, despite outsized consumer inflation fears
New data showed an economic disconnect for grocery as consumers report skipping meals because of finances
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investopedia.com Top stories ·
Verve Therapeutics Stock Soars as Eli Lilly Buys Gene-Editing Firm for $1.3B
Shares of Verve Therapeutics skyrocketed 75% Tuesday morning after Eli Lilly announced that it would acquire the gene-editing startup for about $1.3 billion.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
A left-right coalition seeks to limit Trump's power to get involved in Israel-Iran conflict
Conservative and progressive lawmakers want to force a vote on a resolution requiring the administration to seek congressional approval before going to war in the Middle East.
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6abc.com Top stories ·
Former NJ Sen. Bob Menendez to begin 11-year prison sentence after bribery, corruption conviction
Menendez will report to federal prison Tuesday morning to begin his 11-year prison sentence after being convicted on bribery and corruption charges.