Press review · Thursday, 11 June 2026
11 June 2026
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minnpost.com Top stories ·
Will Timberwolves’ LaMelo Ball trade unlock the next level of superstardom in Anthony Edwards?
One of the best pure point guards in the NBA, LaMelo Ball is expected to help elevate Ant, Gobert.
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warhammer-community.com Top stories ·
The Big Summer Preview – New Ogors revealed
Devour the Mortal Realms with a host of new Mawtribes miniatures.
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pbs.org Top stories ·
Your Social Security benefits could be cut by a quarter in 2032. Here’s what to know
Americans’ Social Security benefits will have to be cut by roughly a quarter in six years due to depleted funds, according to a June 9 report from the Social Security Board of Trustees. That’s months sooner than the group had estimated in 2025.
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mashable.com Top stories ·
Best Prime Day laptop deals: Save up to $850 on MacBooks, gaming laptops
Laptops are very expensive these days. These discounts help.
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coloradosun.com Top stories ·
Melat Kiros may be on the verge of unseating Diana DeGette. Here’s how that came to be.
Kiros has tapped into the national discontent for incumbents among Democratic voters and parlayed her social media savviness into a campaign that has DeGette’s supporters incredibly nervous
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apnews.com Top stories ·
Judge holds prosecutors in Charlie Kirk murder case in contempt for comments about the defendant
The Utah judge in the murder case over conservative activist's Charlie Kirk’s killing has held prosecutors in contempt of court over comments they made about defendant Tyler Robinson.
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
After progressive US primary wins, Trump takes aim at ‘godless communists’
Trump has repeatedly conflated democratic socialists and communists; no communist are running on the Democratic ticket.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Leon Black accused of stonewalling Congress as Epstein hearing ends abruptly
House committee subpoenas billionaire over nondisclosure agreements after he reportedly refused to answer questions
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
JD Vance says Watergate would have been a '12-hour news story' today
Speaking at the Nixon Library, Vice President JD Vance said the Watergate scandal would be a “12-hour news story” in today’s media environment.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
U.S. strikes Iran after Trump accuses Tehran of ceasefire violation in Strait of Hormuz
The attack comes as the United States and Iran are supposed to be engaging in a 60-period of no hostilities as they hold talks to end their war.
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Disagreements between Supreme Court justices bubble into public view as major rulings loom
Tensions are evident in a rare display among the Supreme Court justices at the end of the term. On Thursday, conservative Justice Samuel Alito read a majority ruling limiting asylum claims at the southern border.
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sports.yahoo.com Top stories ·
Blackhawks Picks & Everything To Know Before 2026 NHL Draft Begins
Welcome to the 2026 NHL Draft, Chicago Blackhawks fans! Round one has finally arrived, with the opening 32 selections being […] The post Blackhawks Picks & Everything To Know Before 2026 NHL Draft Begins appeared first on Chicago Hockey Now.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Organizers say the Great American State Fair is for everyone. Some disagree
The 16-day state fair on the National Mall kicked off with a Trump rally, and not all 50 states are taking part. Organizers say there's nothing partisan about celebrating America's 250th birthday.
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houstonpublicmedia.org Top stories ·
Supreme Court undermines TPS program, putting 147,000 immigrants in Texas at risk of deportation | Houston Public Media
The decision focused specifically on Haitian and Syrian immigrants, but legal experts say it could apply to as many as 1.3 million immigrants in the U.S. on TPS, including those in Texas.
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Timberwolves Shockingly Traded for LaMelo Ball — Are They Done?
After a nervy few days for Timberwolves fans surrounding the NBA Draft, President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly and General Manager Matt Lloyd executed an all-in type trade to bring Charlotte’s All-Star point guard LaMelo Ball and guard Josh Green to Minnesota. This move was unthought of, given the position the Wolves found themselves in […] The post Timberwolves Shockingly Traded for LaMelo Ball — Are They Done? appeared first on The Lead.
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Gracie the Giraffe, who went missing after wandering off a Texas ranch, is finally found
Gracie the Giraffe has finally been found in Texas. She was missing for about two weeks after wandering off a remote private ranch and when she was located Friday, the open range appeared to have agreed with her.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Why Taylor Swift's rumored wedding has fans watching New York
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are rumored to celebrate at Madison Square Garden on July 3, with speculation ranging from a wedding reception to surprise musical performances.
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cityandstateny.com Top stories ·
Lefties didn’t just win state legislative races – incumbents lost big
With Trump in office, Democrats are demanding that someone – anyone – just do something.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
How transparent are the royals being about money?
After the King reveals the tax he paid questions remain over how open the Royal Family is being about its wealth.
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Erling Haaland and others not starting for Norway against France at the World Cup
Erling Haaland is among 10 regular starters absent from Norway's starting lineup for the team's World Cup match against France.
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nhl.com Top stories ·
Sabres acquire defenseman Zellweger from Ducks | Buffalo Sabres
The 22-year-old ranked among the NHL's fastest-skating defensemen last season.
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Mother dies saving daughter in Venezuela earthquakes
Héctor Bello wrote on social media that "you gave your own life for our daughter" in the quakes which killed at least 920 people.
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nbcsports.com Top stories ·
The CFL won't allow any of its teams to sign Brendan Sorsby
CFL joins NFL in keeping Sorsby out for 2026.
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nhl.com Top stories ·
2026 NHL Draft | How to watch, Sabres’ picks and more | Buffalo Sabres
Everything you need to know as the draft gets underway in Buffalo.
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mprnews.org Top stories ·
Advocacy group calls for investigation after viral Shakopee confrontation video
A viral TikTok video showing a racially charged confrontation in Shakopee has prompted CAIR Minnesota to call for local, state and federal authorities to investigate possible civil rights violations.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Trump warns ‘godless communists’ will turn cities into slums as Dems fail to fight socialist surge
Trump calls Democratic socialist primary winners "godless communists" at Faith & Freedom Coalition, warning of threats to America's founding principles.
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katu.com Top stories ·
Ex-Trump national security adviser John Bolton pleads guilty in Maryland federal court
President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser from his first term pled guilty Friday, in a federal court in Maryland.John Bolton's original 18-count
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themoscowtimes.com Top stories ·
Crimea Declares State of Emergency After Ukraine Strikes Energy Grid - The Moscow Times
Kremlin-backed authorities in annexed Crimea declared a state of emergency on Friday afternoon following days of intense Ukrainian attacks that have knocked out power in parts of the peninsula and compounded ongoing challenges for residents, including fuel shortages and restrictions on public transit. “This state of emergency will remain in effect until the situation improves,” Sevastopol Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev said in a Telegram video address announcing a citywide state of emergency.
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anthropic.com Top stories ·
Anthropic Economic Index report: Cadences
In the latest Anthropic Economic Index report, we look at when people come to Claude, what they produce with it, and how they perceive AI’s impact on their work.
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Gavin Newsom urges a national 'billionaires' tax' while fighting one in California
California governor calls for national tax on super-wealthy and suggests the US should own a stake in AI companies
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triblive.com Top stories ·
Who is Maya Joint? She hopes to spoil the Serena Williams party at Wimbledon
LONDON — Maya Joint’s cheering section at Wimbledon for her match of a lifetime against Serena Williams will be small. The Michigan-born Aussie said she will have her tennis coach, fitness coach, agent and her mom. That might be it. Joint, 20, was drawn to face the seven-time Wimbledon champion
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bleacherreport.com Top stories ·
Ranking Every Team's Top 3 Trade and Free Agency Targets After 2026 NBA Draft
With the 2026 NBA draft done, teams looking for upgrades have just two options left: trades and free agency.
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uk.finance.yahoo.com Top stories ·
Stock market today: S&P 500, Nasdaq snap 2-week win streak as AI jitters pressure tech
Wall Street digested a downbeat week for tech stocks.
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World Cup 2026: Early odds, picks for USA-Bosnia and Herzegovina, plus every set Round of 32 matchup
Our soccer handicapper offers his initial betting thoughts on every Round of 32 matchup.
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abc13.com Top stories ·
Gracie the Giraffe, who was on the loose in West Texas, found safe, authorities say
Gracie the wandering giraffe was found on Friday afternoon after escaping her owner's ranch in West Texas, authorities said. Recovery efforts to return her home are reportedly underway.
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Texas makes Bible passages required reading for millions of public school students
Critics say mandating Bible reading for over 5m students breaches constitutional separation of church and state
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ocregister.com Top stories ·
Vice President JD Vance says it’s ‘crazy’ Watergate led to a president’s downfall during a speech at the Nixon Library
The Republican vice president was promoting his new book while in Yorba Linda, where he also compared himself to Richard Nixon.
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startribune.com Top stories ·
After cutting his St. Paul concert short, Lionel Richie postpones his next two shows
Upon doctors’ orders, he’ll rest before performing again on Tuesday.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Ukraine launches what appears to be one of its largest drone attacks against Russia: report
Ukraine launched a massive drone attack against Russia as the brutal, years-long war between the two European countries continues to drag on.
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Trump threatens 100% tax on European imports if countries impose tax on digital services
President Donald Trump is threatening a 100% tariff on imports from any country that imposes a tax on digital services provided by United States companies.
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hoopsrumors.com Top stories ·
Wolves Notes: Ball Trade, Edwards, Pick Swaps, Reid
Details on why the Timberwolves are excited about trading for LaMelo Ball, plus more out of Minnesota.
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cbssports.com Top stories ·
NBA rumors: Celtics want haul of picks in Jaylen Brown trade; Jalen Duren dissatisfied with Pistons' offer
Is the Knicks' front office at odds with owner James Dolan over their offseason plan?
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fox13news.com Top stories ·
Judge blocks limits on graduate student loans
A federal judge struck down part of a Trump administration policy that would have restricted access to federal loans for students pursuing graduate degrees in nursing and other specialized fields.
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OpenAI staggers AI model release after Trump administration request
Sam Altman announces limited preview of GPT 5.6 in move that echoes launch of Anthropic’s Mythos
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Trump again threatens 100% tariffs against any country imposing digital services tax on US firms – live
US president revives threat against European countries discussing tax measure despite repeated court rulings against his tariffs
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Caitlin Clark Out vs. Sparks with Back Injury, Fever HC Updates Return Timeline
Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White told reporters Friday that superstar guard Caitlin Clark will not play in Saturday's home game against the Los Angeles Sparks.
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bostonglobe.com Top stories ·
This wasn’t the way the US men’s soccer team wanted to go into the World Cup knockout round - The Boston Globe
Although both teams used different lineups from previous group stage games and the result didn't matter, Thursday's outcome was a cautionary tale.
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deadline.com Top stories ·
Millie Bobby Brown, David Harbour To Star In 'Spy In the Blood' Series
Netflix has given a straight-to-series order to 'A Spy in the Blood' series with 'Stranger Things' alums Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour to star
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fortune.com Top stories ·
OpenAI agrees to stagger rollout of its most powerful model to only Trump-approved customers | Fortune
It is the second time in a month that a frontier lab's most powerful model has been held back from general release over fears about cyber capabilities.
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Trump accuses Iran of ceasefire breach after Strait of Hormuz attack
A Singapore-flagged ship was struck crossing the waterway on Thursday, prompting a large-scale evacuation to be paused.