Press review · Thursday, 11 June 2026
11 June 2026
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bleacherreport.com Top stories ·
NBA Teams' Updated Salary Cap Entering 2026 Free Agency After NBA Draft
The 2026 NBA draft wrapped this past week, and the trade market has already begun to churn. The league's landscape already looks quite a bit different than it did just a few days ago, and we haven't even reached free agency yet.
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si.com Top stories ·
Fire vs. Sky Prediction, Odds, Best WNBA Prop Bet for Friday, June 26
A rematch between the Portland Fire and Chicago Sky is set for Friday, June 26 after Skylar Diggins and Co. dominated Wednesday's matchup. The Sky finally won
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
‘Pick up the phone’: IRGC appears to rebuff US Strait of Hormuz ‘hotline’
Iran's IRGC appears to have rejected US claims of a military hotline will operate between the two countries.
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theatlantic.com Top stories ·
The Great American State Fair Isn’t Very Great
A dizzying showcase on the National Mall has Abraham Lincoln holograms, free Frosties, and a lot of Donald Trump.
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tmz.com Top stories ·
Oliver Tree Art Foundation Launched Following Musician's Death
Oliver Tree‘s team wasted no time fulfilling his wishes following his sudden death earlier this month -- they've officially launched Dr. Oliver Tree's Extremely Epic Art Grant for Baby Geniuses foundation.
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independent.co.uk Top stories ·
Trump reportedly issued a new edict after his snacking habit was revealed
Trump allegedly barred staff from talking about a new book that paints an unflattering picture of the president
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sports.yahoo.com Top stories ·
Thunder and Isaiah Hartenstein agree to 3-year, $75 million deal, AP source says
Isaiah Hartenstein has agreed to a three-year, $75 million contract to stay with the Oklahoma City Thunder, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Saturday. “Hart has been great,” Oklahoma City executive vice president and general manager Sam Presti said when this past season ended. Hartenstein has been well traveled in his NBA life, having stints with New York, Houston, Denver, Cleveland and the Los Angeles Clippers before coming to Oklahoma City.
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nhl.com Top stories ·
Penguins Select Liam Ruck with the 22nd Overall Pick in the 2026 NHL Draft | Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins have selected forward Liam Ruck with their top pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. Ruck was taken as the 22nd overall selection in the first round. The 6-foot, 174-pound forward recorded 104 points (45G-59A) in 68 games with the Medicine Hat Tigers of the Western Hockey League
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bbc.com Top stories ·
World Cup 2026: Scouting Panama - what England can expect
Panama's results do not paint a true picture of their performances in the World Cup so far - so what can England expect from them?
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Women's PGA: Nelly Korda trails Ina Yoon by six as she chases hat-trick
Nelly Korda is six shots behind Ina Yoon at the midway point of the Women's PGA Championship as she chases her third straight major.
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World Cup 2026: How Cape Verde made history on their tournament debut
How has a group of islands with just 525,000 inhabitants made it to the knockout rounds of the World Cup?
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nypost.com Top stories ·
French shoppers clash over air conditioners as deadly heatwave sweeps Europe
Footage shows shoppers elbowing their way through the crowd and clambering over one another to snatch portable air conditioners and fans from the shelves.
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bostonglobe.com Top stories ·
We checked out Trump’s Great American State Fair. It is, and isn’t, what you’d think. - The Boston Globe
The Great American State Fair kicked off a 16-day extravaganza on the National Mall on Thursday with a mix of the wholesome, the partisan, and the just plain bizarre.
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apnews.com Top stories ·
Dangerous weather hampers firefighters and leads to fireworks bans in western US
The largest fire in the United States has marched through thousands of acres of tinder-dry forest in Utah, fueled by conditions that fire managers and experts call unprecedented.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Trump’s Board of Peace plans to grant itself sweeping immunity, documents show
Draft resolution seeks to shield board members and security forces from potential prosecution for work in Gaza
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eonline.com Top stories ·
Ariana Grande Spends Time With Ex Ricky Alvarez After Ethan Slater Breakup
Ariana Grande grabbed lunch with her ex-boyfriend Ricky Alvarez—who she dated from 2015 to 2016—in Austin, Texas, months after her breakup with Wicked costar Ethan Slater.
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Gavin McKenna Comments on Playing With Auston Matthews
Gavin McKenna, the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs, commented on potentially playing with Auston Matthews. After the Maple Leafs won the NHL Draft Lottery in May, it was fairly obvious they would take McKenna with the top choice, since he was the highest-rated prospect on the […] The post Gavin McKenna Comments on Playing With Auston Matthews appeared first on HEAVY.
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alaskapublic.org Top stories ·
Judge puts 2nd Dan Sullivan back on ballot in Alaska’s U.S. Senate race
The Division of Election disqualified Dan Sullivan of Petersburg after deciding his challenge was an attempt to confuse voters. A state judge says that was wrong.
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Trump-backed Letlow faces Fleming in Louisiana GOP Senate runoff
President Donald Trump's choice for U.S. Senate in Louisiana is seeking to secure the GOP nomination and deliver another win for the president in his effort to replace Republicans who crossed him.
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Venezuela earthquakes: President says she has faith rescuers will find survivors
At least 920 people have been killed in the quakes. The UN's aid chief says today is "crucial" for teams searching through the rubble.
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‘Sam Presti Has To Retire’ — NBA World Reacts to Thunder’s $134,000,000 Isaiah Hartenstein Decision
The Oklahoma City Thunder are keeping Isaiah Hartenstein in the fold, as ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that he plans to sign a new three-year contract that will keep him with the team through the 2028-29 season. The deal is expected to raise his total earnings with the franchise to a guaranteed $134 million five-year contract, triggering mixed reactions from around the NBA fanbase.
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Cape Verde's magical World Cup run continues after draw with Saudi Arabia. Next up? Lionel Messi and Argentina
Cape Verde is now the smallest nation to make the knockout rounds at a World Cup.
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Rangers acquire Pavel Dorofeyev from Golden Knights in draft-night blockbuster
The Rangers made a splash at the NHL draft — even before they made a pick.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Native Americans mark the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Little Bighorn
On the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Little Bighorn, Native American youth gathered at the site of the battle to mark the historic victory and celebrate the resilience of their cultures.
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Trump attacks Democrats as ‘godless communists’ in test of midterms message
President seizes on wins by Mamdani-backed candidates to warn darkly of threat to ‘traditional American way of life’
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Michigan parents charged with murder in death of seven-year-old son weighing 250lbs
Authorities say couple failed to take young boy to doctor and did not provide safe environment at home
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Crucial window for rescuing survivors narrows as Venezuela enters third day after deadly twin quakes
The situation has grown more desperate by the hour in Venezuela as people dig through the rubble of collapsed homes and apartment buildings.
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nhl.com Top stories ·
Sabres select forward Morozov with 20th pick in NHL Draft | Buffalo Sabres
The forward had 20 points in 36 games last season with Miami University.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Latest updates as Venezuela reels from a pair of devastating back-to-back earthquakes
Three days after twin earthquakes hit Venezuela, rescue teams race against time amid mounting casualties, strained relief efforts, and mounting criticism of the governments response.
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‘This must never happen again’: Iran coach hits out at the US and tells Infantino to stand up against hosts
Iran’s head coach, Amir Ghalenoei, has said Fifa’s president, Gianni Infantino, must ‘stand up’ to the US
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npr.org Top stories ·
As Supreme Court expands Trump's immigration power, experts warn of steeper U.S. population decline
The U.S. population was already aging and tilting toward decline. After the Supreme Court confirmed Trump's power to deport hundreds of thousands of foreign migrants, population decline could accelerate.
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npr.org Top stories ·
4 ways to get creative with your leftovers (and save money on food)
Don't let your leftovers go to waste. Cookbook authors share clever storage techniques — like an "Eat Me First" box in your fridge — and cooking tricks to help you make the most of your food scraps.
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npr.org Top stories ·
If a Lyme disease vaccine gets approved, how would it go over? We asked hunters
Drugmakers are working on a potential new shot to prevent the tick-borne illness. How might it fare in the era of vaccine skepticism?
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US, Iran trade strikes: What to know, will it unravel the MoU?
As the latest confrontations are aimed at control of the Strait of Hormuz, analysts say the deal is at risk of collapse.
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Small plane crashes into Beijing high-rise, killing pilot and injuring 13 - The Boston Globe
Chinese authorities on Saturday said a small plane that crashed into a building in Beijing the day before had killed the pilot and injured 13 others.
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There's a beef about beef at the World Cup, as Argentina fans pour into Texas
Drop thousands of Argentina fans into Texas for the World Cup and the debate is inevitable. It’s not about who has the best team or players at the tournament.
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detroitbadboys.com Top stories ·
Pistons Summer League schedule announced
Your best source for quality Detroit Pistons news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.
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newyorker.com Top stories ·
Scenes from the Paris Heat Wave
During a historic heat wave, air-conditioning has become the linchpin of an intensifying political debate in France.
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Somali intelligence helps US arrest alleged leader of Minnesota fraud
US prosecutors reach into Somalia for a suspect in US fraud case.
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Iranian drones attack Bahrain and a ship is struck in the strait after US airstrikes on Iran
Iran has launched a drone assault targeting Bahrain and a ship in the Strait of Hormuz separately came under attack.
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Iran war day 120: Tehran condemns US strikes, says it violates MoU
US says it targeted Iranian missile and drone storage locations while IRGC said it hit US military sites in the region.
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chicago.suntimes.com Top stories ·
Horoscope for Saturday, June 27, 2026
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npr.org Top stories ·
Inside a secretive Ukrainian team launching deep drone strikes at Russia
Ukraine's long-range drones are striking deep inside Russia, up to 1,200 miles away, hitting oil refineries and depots. NPR recently spent time with one of the Ukrainian strike teams launching drones at Russian targets.
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katu.com Top stories ·
Portland Fire gives up pair of league records in loss to Chicago
Chicago Sky torched Portland 124-94, setting a WNBA record with 38 assists as Kamilla Cardosa went a perfect 13-for-13 for 30 points.
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US judge holds prosecutor in contempt in Charlie Kirk murder case
Judge says comments to the media by prosecutors about defendant violate rules of what can be said outside of court.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Venezuelans in Colombia scramble to send aid as earthquakes death toll increases
Aid efforts are intensifying after twin earthquakes killed nearly 1,000 in Venezuela, with international teams arriving but a slow government response hampering relief on the ground.
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united24media.com Top stories ·
Ukraine’s Drone Swarms Are Overloading Russian Air Defense, June Sets Record for Deep Strikes
June saw a record number of Ukrainian long-range drone strikes, overwhelming Russia's air defense systems.
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thunderousintentions.com Top stories ·
Thunder send Lu Dort a clear message after Isaiah Hartenstein signing
The OKC Thunder may have just given Lu Dort their clearest indication yet of what his future looks like with the recent Isaiah Hartenstein signing.
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pensburgh.com Top stories ·
2026 NHL Mock Draft
Your best source for quality Pittsburgh Penguins news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
See the Great American State Fair bring summer to DC
The Freedom 250-backed Great American State Fair celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States runs through July 10 in DC.