Press review · Wednesday, 11 June 2025
11 June 2025
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
US evacuates personnel from Middle East in sign of growing regional tension
US broadcaster CBS reports White House decision to move staff partly due to Israeli preparations for attack on Iran.
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thefp.com Top stories ·
The Free Press
A new media company built on the ideals that were once the bedrock of American journalism. Click to read The Free Press, by Bari Weiss, a Substack publication.
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theringer.com Top stories ·
Brian Wilson Found a Sound Only He Could Hear
The Beach Boys bandleader suffered for his art and left an incomparable musical legacy
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Fake videos and conspiracies fuel falsehoods about Los Angeles protests
Recycled footage, a video game clip and debunked rumors have spread online, fueling misinformation about L.A. protests
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
Trump's military parade kicks off June 14: Here is how to get tickets
Tickets for Trump's military parade on June 14 are limited but prospective attendees might still be able to procure them. Here's how.
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Family of Gen. Richard Cavazos, Army's first Hispanic four-star general, saddened by President Trump's plan to rename Fort Cavazos
The Cavazos family said an Army representative confirmed the change during a phone call on Wednesday.
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npr.org Top stories ·
She served the American people for 35 years. Now her retirement income is on the line
President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" making its way through Congress includes a significant cut to federal employees' retirement benefits.
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wjla.com Top stories ·
Dozens of tanks readied to roll through DC for Army's birthday parade on June 14
Ahead of the Army's 250th birthday celebration and parade on June 14, a formidable fleet of military vehicles has started to assemble, including massive tanks a
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9to5google.com Tech ·
Samsung teases a 'smarter' Galaxy Z Fold 7 camera amid rumors of upgraded hardware
Samsung is in full hype mode around the launch of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 (and, to a lesser extent,...
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pbs.org Top stories ·
What experts think about the $1,000 'Trump accounts' for babies
The proposal has bipartisan backing and is generally supported by economists and other researchers, but experts say that there are ways it could be restructured that are more practical and would have a greater effect on wealth inequality.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Aukus: US to review submarine pact as part of 'America First' agenda
It comes as Australia faces pressure from the White House to dramatically lift its military spending.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
'Incredibly petty': Sen. Rand Paul says he was 'uninvited' to White House picnic over breaks with Trump
Paul, a vocal opponent of Trump's tariff policy and the "Big Beautiful Bill" he's pushing Republicans to pass, said he'd planned to take his grandson to the event.
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nfl.com Top stories ·
Missouri approves stadium aid for Kansas City Chiefs, Royals, plus disaster relief for St. Louis
Missouri lawmakers on Wednesday approved hundreds of millions of dollars of financial aid to try to persuade the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals to remain in the state and help the St. Louis area recover from a devastating tornado.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
CNBC Daily Open: There's progress on trade and U.S. inflation — but it's harder to rely on such news
When even hard numbers are suspect, we might have to navigate the path ahead a little blinder than usual.
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abc7.com Top stories ·
ICE agents chase after farmworkers as they flee fields during latest raid in Ventura County
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) targeted workers on produce farms in Ventura County Tuesday morning in one of the latest raids in Southern California.
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nbclosangeles.com Top stories ·
Immigration raids reported near Downey churches
An elderly man dropping off his granddaughter at her school was one of several people detained Wednesday in an immigration raid in Downey, city leaders confirmed.
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Jesus polished luxury vehicles at an LA car wash for a decade. Then ICE showed up
The BBC obtained CCTV footage of a raid at a Los Angeles car wash that shows how President Trump's immigration crackdown has ramped up.
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hindustantimes.com Top stories ·
‘…dangerous place’: Donald Trump as US to pull some personnel from Middle East amid tensions with Iran
These evacuations come at a time when US intelligence has reportedly hinted that Israel is preparing to hit the nuclear facilities in Iran.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
National Guard troops detain anti-ICE protesters in Los Angeles under Trump's orders
The National Guard in Los Angeles has detained anti-ICE protesters while providing security for immigration operations, with officials expecting protests to escalate.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Dobbins: 'No-brainer' joining ascending Broncos
Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins, fresh off signing a one-year deal Tuesday, said it was a "no-brainer'' to sign with Denver, a team he believes is poised to compete for a Super Bowl.
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Israel is poised to launch operation on Iran, sources say
U.S. officials have been told Israel is fully ready to launch an operation into Iran, multiple sources told CBS News.
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
Secret Service, Park Police both preparing for Army birthday parade, 'We're not messing around'
Secret Service, Park Police prepare for Army 250 parade
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engadget.com Tech ·
The first Google Beam device is the $25,000 HP Dimension
There's finally a real product that incorporates Google's Beam elevated video-conferencing technology. However, the HP Dimension system costs a whopping $25,000.
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abc7chicago.com Top stories ·
Car speeds through large crowd of anti-ICE protesters blocking downtown streets: VIDEO
ABC7 cameras captured at least five people being taken away in handcuffs throughout the afternoon and evening, and some officers in riot gear were deployed to the Loop.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Israeli forces kill at least 60 Palestinians seeking food in Gaza, health officials say
Dozens more wounded as crowds approached food distribution centres run by Israel-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation
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gizmodo.com Tech ·
Apple Knows AI Isn't What People Really Want, but It Can't Say That
Apple execs didn't have a super satisfying answer about what went wrong with AI Siri, but they also don't really need one.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Federal agents capture alien accused of rape, assault while LA politicians condemn ICE operations
ICE agents arrested Arturo Terron-Quevedo, an illegal Mexican national wanted for rape and violent crimes in Baldwin Park, California, amid local officials' claims that federal agents were unfairly targeting non-criminal immigrants.
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democracydocket.com Top stories ·
VIDEO: ‘Democracy is next,’ Gov. Newsom warns
Read more here.
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texastribune.org Top stories ·
Gov. Greg Abbott sends Texas National Guard to sites of planned immigration protests
Demonstrations against immigration raids began in Los Angeles last week and have spread across the country, including to Texas. More are planned this weekend.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Is Trump's immigration bet working? : Consider This from NPR
The White House's message on what's happening in Los Angeles is simple: this is what President Trump was elected to do.It is true that polls have found people trust the Republican Party more to handle immigration. A CBS poll taken last week found that 54% approve of Trump's deportation policies. Trump is making a big bet on how far Americans want him to go. He mobilized National Guard and active-duty troops that the mayor and governor say they don't need. The administration says its immigration efforts are focused on criminals. But California Governor Gavin Newsom highlighted other people swept up in workplace raids."A U.S. citizen, nine months pregnant, was arrested; a 4-year-old girl, taken; families separated; friends, quite literally, disappearing." Trump is doubling down in Los Angeles. We hear from a conservative immigration analyst who thinks it will work.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.
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rferl.org Top stories ·
US Reduces Nonessential Staff At Baghdad Embassy As Tensions With Iran Rise
The United States is reducing the number of people deemed nonessential to operations in the Middle East, the State Department announced on June 11 amid reports that the US Embassy in Baghdad is preparing for an emergency evacuation due to increased security risks in the region.
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polygon.com Tech ·
Everything we know after Resident Evil Requiem’s big reveal
The ninth installment of the mainline series is upon us in February 2026, here’s everything we know
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed as investors assess Trump claims of 'done' deal with China
Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed as traders assessed U.S. President Donald Trump's declaration that a trade deal with China was "done."
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theglobeandmail.com Top stories ·
U.S., China reach trade truce after two days of talks, Trump says
Beijing to stop restricting rare earth mineral exports and Washington will reverse planned restrictions on Chinese students and software
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npr.org Top stories ·
LA braces for Marines as California sues to stop military involvement
With the federalized National Guard deployed against the state's wishes and the Marines on the way to L.A., there are growing concerns about the policing role of the military.
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Trump news at a glance: government ‘dragnet’ widens as undocumented farm workers targeted in fresh raids
The raids, which include the detention of families and small children, have sparked ongoing protests in Los Angeles and other American cities. Key US politics stories from Wednesday 11 June
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Hegseth spars with Senate Democrats over Marine deployment to LA anti-ICE riots: 'Not about lethality'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stood by the Trump administration's National Guard federalization and U.S. Marines deployment to the Los Angeles anti-ICE riots.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
CDC staff and retired workers call for Kennedy's resignation in a protest outside headquarters
The demonstration came a day after Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. gutted a federal vaccine safety panel and vowed to replace all its members.
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pcworld.com Tech ·
Upgrading Windows 10 to 11: Here's everything you need to know
Support for Windows 10 ends in October 2025. We explain how to update to Windows 11 24H2 and what you need to keep in mind.
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kotaku.com Tech ·
How Long Of A Ride Is Mario Kart World?
With a brand new open-world structure, Mario Kart is bigger than ever
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npr.org Top stories ·
RFK Jr. names new slate of vaccine advisers after purging CDC panel
Two days after firing vaccine experts who help set the nation's immunization policies, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has picked eight successors for the CDC panel.
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france24.com Top stories ·
Trump says US personnel moved as Iran tensions mount
President Donald Trump said US personnel were being moved from the potentially "dangerous" Middle East on Wednesday as nuclear talks with Iran faltered and fears grew of a regional conflict.
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Your Phone Won't Be Enough to Power the First Real Pair of Android XR Glasses
We have the first few specs on Xreal's Project Aura, the first AR glasses built for Android XR.
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mprnews.org Top stories ·
Director Bill Pohlad reflects on Brian Wilson's legacy
Back in 2014, Minnesotan Bill Pohlad directed and produced a biopic documenting both Wilson's artistic rise in the 1960s, and his struggles with mental illness in the 1980s. It's called “Love and Mercy.”
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appropriations.house.gov Top stories ·
Amodei, Cole at FY26 Homeland Security Subcommittee Markup
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Appropriations Homeland Security Subcommittee met to consider its Fiscal Year 2026 bill. The measure was approved by the Subcommittee.
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techcrunch.com Tech ·
All of the new features coming to Apple's iOS apps | TechCrunch
New features launching with iOS 26 include significant updates like Call Screening, more travel-friendly features in Wallet, and highly requested group chat features in Messages.
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fox5dc.com Top stories ·
Hegseth under fire over $45M Army parade, $134M LA deployment costs
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made his first appearance before the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee on Tuesday to defend the Trump administration’s $1 trillion Pentagon funding request.
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See photos: Military vehicles set up in Washington DC ahead of parade
Preparations are underway for the U.S. Army's parade in Washington D.C., which also falls on President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday.
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wowt.com Top stories ·
ICE operations in South Omaha disrupt Douglas County board meeting
Immgration operations in South Omaha prompted a Douglas County Commissioner to exit the board’s regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday morning.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
David Hogg will not run for DNC post again after party orders redo of vice chair elections
The DNC determined it failed to follow internal rules in its February election. Separately, Hogg’s plans to back primaries against incumbent Democrats stirred controversy.