Press review · Thursday, 11 June 2026
11 June 2026
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Louisiana sheriff retires after pleading guilty to beating podcaster who often criticized him
Randy Smith’s resignation was part of plea deal after attack on podcaster Bobby Couvillion at a Madisonville restaurant
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fox5dc.com Top stories ·
Great American State Fair: Street closures, parking restrictions and what to know
The 16‑day Great American State Fair, marking the nation’s 1776 founding with themed days celebrating the military, health initiatives, patriotism and Independence Day, began Wednesday as the country starts its celebrations. Here's information on street closures, parking restrictions and what you need to know if you are attending.
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
‘Incredibly proud moment’: South Africa fans hail historic World Cup run
The nation’s shock win against South Korea quelled criticism back at home after doubts about coach Hugo Broos’ team.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
JPMorgan names Doug Petno and Troy Rohrbaugh co-presidents as longtime exec Marianne Lake exits
The moves would appear to make Doug Petno and Troy Rohrbaugh the most obvious possible successors to JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon.
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sports.yahoo.com Top stories ·
"Well, the team that you're hearing about the most …
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Atlanta Hawks reportedly jumped ahead of two teams for Henri Veesaar
Former UNC basketball center Henri Veesaar was a target of two teams but the Atlanta Hawks moved up to draft him.
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apnews.com Top stories ·
AI is plowing through the workplace. This new group wants to help people adapt and have jobs
A new bipartisan nonprofit wants to help Americans who find they're out of work because of AI. It's called RAISE US and it's starting with more than $500 million for education and training programs at the state level.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce nuptials called a 'royal wedding' by NFL pals dropping major timing hints
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding buzz intensifies as friends call it a "royal wedding" and reports suggest Madison Square Garden could host July 3 festivities.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Apple raises prices on MacBook and iPad due to memory crunch, hints at more to come
Tim Cook said last week that Apple would hike prices due to surging memory and storage costs.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Civil rights, moon landings and war wins: What Americans see as the country’s greatest achievements
The NBC News poll asked American adults which historical event they thought was the country’s biggest accomplishment in its 250 years.
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hoopsrumors.com Top stories ·
Owczarski Details Timeline Leading To Giannis/Bucks Split
A fascinating and in-depth report details how the relationship between Antetokounmpo and the Bucks frayed in recent years.
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vox.com Top stories ·
The AI industry just won a race — but lost the war
Alex Bores lost. So did the tech right.
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theintercept.com Top stories ·
Establishment Democrats to the Dustbin of History
It’s increasingly clear that the energy is with the left wing of the Democratic Party — not the centrists, not the establishment.
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NBA Draft: Warriors, after animated discussion between GM and owner, select Michigan star Yaxel Lendeborg with No. 11 pick
Warriors owner Joe Lacob and general manager Mike Dunleavy appeared to disagree about what to do with the No. 11 pick in the draft on Tuesday night.
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Rebound in tech shares pushes world markets higher, while oil prices fall
Shares are mostly higher in Europe and Asia, led by tech-driven gains in Japan and South Korea. Major computer chipmakers' shares surged.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Eager for a break, farmers don't expect much relief after the Iran peace deal
Fertilizer prices have gone down with the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the prospect of a U.S.-Iran peace deal. But struggling American farmers won't likely see relief for months.
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Steph Curry had the perfect response after new Warriors rookie admitted he 'used to hate' him
Curry uses his wit, even late in his career.
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libertyballers.com Top stories ·
Is Henri Veesaar a candidate for the Sixers to move back and target?
Veesaar has some blemishes, but he might make some sense if Philly is looking to add more assets this week.
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
Trump criticizes Mamdani-backed candidates after sweep in NY primaries
After three Mamdani-backed candidates won their NY primaries on Tuesday, Trump criticized the mayor and socialism.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Core inflation rate hit 3.4% in May, highest since October 2023, Fed’s preferred gauge shows
The personal consumption expenditures price index was expected to show a 4.1% annual increase.
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Lakers Double Down, Austin Reaves Officially The Highest Paid Undrafted Player Of All Time
From completely overlooked to the highest-paid undrafted player in pro basketball history. Austin Reaves has officially agreed to return to the Los Angeles Lakers on a massive four-year, $185 million maximum contract extension. The historical agreement includes a player option in the final year of his deal, which locks the guard up for an incredible […] The post Lakers Double Down, Austin Reaves Officially The Highest Paid Undrafted Player Of All Time appeared first on Stadium Rant.
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2026 World Cup Group A: South Africa makes knockout rounds with stunning win over South Korea
South Africa will play Canada on Sunday.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Norman Rockwell art that ignited a lawsuit and a love story is now on public view
So You Want to See The President! depicts a procession of visitors waiting to see Franklin Delano Roosevelt. The original 1943 Rockwell suite of illustrations goes on public view Thursday in D.C.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Wendy's shares soar for a second day as retail investors pile into their new meme darling
The stock's advance appeared largely disconnected from company fundamentals and instead reflected a burst of social-media enthusiasm.
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cbssports.com Top stories ·
LaMelo Ball landing spots: Five potential trade destinations with Hornets star surprisingly available
The Timberwolves, Raptors and Bucks are among the teams on this list, as Charlotte receives plenty of interest
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How Did The Brotherhood Do In The 2026 NBA Draft?
What an interesting draft that was.
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Supreme Court live updates: Major rulings possible on citizenship, Trump priorities
The Supreme Court nears the end of its term with decisions pending on major cases dealing with presidential powers, elections and immigration.
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wbur.org Top stories ·
After Trump cancels signing, Elizabeth Warren pledges to pass housing bill — one way or another
President Trump had expressed support for the bill and was scheduled to sign it into law Wednesday. But then he canceled the signing, demanding Congress pass his election overhaul bill first.
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nbcsports.com Top stories ·
2026 NBA Draft grades for every team in the second round
Who were the steals of the second round? We break it down pick-by-pick.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Trump is pushing to institutionalize the homeless. That may include veterans
A Trump executive order pushes involuntary treatment for homeless people; the VA denies that would include homeless vets.
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‘It’s like a furnace’: French struggle with heat-trap homes as climate inequality grows
Many of France’s buildings are not designed for hot weather – and low-income housing estates are suffering the worst
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Texas family sues Tesla over fatal crash into home
A woman in her 70s was killed after a Tesla crashed directly into the family’s home.
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IBM hails new 'block of flats' design breakthrough for tiny chips
IBM says it has created the world's first known chip tech below 1 nanometre - but it will be some time before it's ready for production.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Postal Service confirms proposal to restrict mail-in voting under Trump's order
The U.S. Postal Service is responding to an executive order by President Trump by proposing to not deliver ballots in states that refuse to turn over their voter lists to the federal government.
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france24.com Top stories ·
Paris dream turns to nightmare as rooftop dwellers bake in historic heatwave
The unrelenting heatwave pummeling France has turned the iconic zinc roofs of Paris into a nightmare and a health hazard for people living directly underneath in often cramped attic dwellings that retain…
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sportsnet.ca Top stories ·
AP source: Lakers will re-sign Austin Reaves to 4-year, $185-million deal
Austin Reaves is re-signing with the Los Angeles Lakers on a four-year contract extension worth $185 million, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
We found 303+ Prime Day deals worth buying after reviewing thousands of offers
You have less than 48 hours left to shop deals across categories, and some of them are so good that they’re already selling out.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Energy secretary says U.S. has ended Iran's ability to close Strait of Hormuz
Some 72 ships loaded with 19 million barrels of oil have passed through Hormuz in the past 24 hours, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said.
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detroitnews.com Top stories ·
Lions' Terrion Arnold arrested, facing felony charges in kidnapping plot
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold faces felony charges for an alleged armed robbery and kidnapping in Florida. He turned himself in Wednesday.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Senate Republicans reject Iran war powers resolution after clashing with Trump at Capitol meeting
The late-night vote came hours after a fractious meeting that included a shouting match with President Donald Trump over some senators’ opposition to the conflict.
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sammobile.com Top stories ·
Samsung confirms the existence of the Galaxy S27 Pro
Samsung has officially added the Galaxy S27 Pro name to an unannounced Galaxy phone with model number SM-S957B in the GSMA database.
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Trump describes Burnham as the 'mayor of a town' and 'extremely liberal'
The US president gives his first public reaction to the man widely expected to be next UK prime minister.
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US will ‘offer support’ for Venezuela after earthquake kills at least 164
Thousands feared dead after two major temblors strike Venezuela in a double blow.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Venezuela’s once-in-a-century quake and what Americans see as the country’s greatest achievements: Morning Rundown
Plus, the U.S. national team’s Tim Weah hopes to make a name for himself tonight against Turkey at the World Cup.
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si.com Top stories ·
Evaluating Magic's Chances to Trade For LaMelo Ball
LaMelo Ball could be traded by the Charlotte Hornets, but he probably won't end up with the Orlando Magic when the dust settles.
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How did Austin Reaves beat odds, land $185M deal with Lakers? Tiny town knows
A teacher, a coach and friend from Austin Reaves' hometown of Newark, Arkansas share insight into his success on way to a $185M deal with the Lakers.
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abc7.com Top stories ·
Federal judge bars Trump from implementing proof of citizenship requirement to vote
The Constitution "does not grant the President any specific powers over elections," the judge wrote.
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mlb.com Top stories ·
15 RBIs in one series?! Dansby's dominance sets franchise history
NEW YORK -- When it comes to Wednesday’s doubleheader between the Cubs and Mets, call it “The Dansby Swanson Show.” His bat did a lot of talking in those two games at Citi Field. In the second game, which Chicago won, 10-5, Swanson drove in four runs. In the first
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NBA Draft Round 2 winners and losers: LaMelo Ball on the move? Must the Celtics trade Jaylen Brown? And players were drafted as well?
A number of potential storylines emerged in the second night of the draft. Let's try to decipher who came out ahead and who took an L.
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laist.com Top stories ·
Alberto Carvalho resigns as LAUSD superintendent after four months on leave
The school board placed Carvalho on paid administrative leave in February following FBI searches of his home and office.