Press review · Thursday, 11 June 2026
11 June 2026
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
DR Congo superfan denied US visa to support team at World Cup
Michel Kuka Mboladinga is iconic for his motionless tribute at DRC games, but a US World Cup repeat has been denied.
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haaretz.com Top stories ·
Arab world erupts over Egypt–Iran LGBT 'Pride Match' in Seattle
Fans of the national teams that will play in one of the most liberal cities in the United States are trying to distance themselves from the branding the match has received, and are angry at what they describe as the imposition of local values
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Trump-backed Rep. Julia Letlow wins Louisiana Senate primary runoff
Letlow defeated state Treasurer John Fleming in the GOP runoff, NBC News projects. Incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy did not make the runoff.
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mlb.com Top stories ·
Angels introduce Mozeliak as interim GM after moving on from Minasian
ANAHEIM -- The Angels officially introduced interim general manager John Mozeliak on Saturday, and he outlined why he joined the organization and his vision for building the franchise into a consistent winner.
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variety.com Top stories ·
Vanilla Ice’s Freedom 250 Concert in D.C. Canceled Due to ‘Inclement Weather’ That Doesn’t Materialize
Vanilla Ice was one of two performers still scheduled to go on with Freedom 250 concerts, but his show was canceled, citing a possibility of showers.
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nhl.com Top stories ·
Lightning select F Oleg Kulebiakin with 52nd overall pick in 2026 NHL Draft | Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay trades up to pick No. 52 to select the St. Petersburg, Russia native
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pbs.org Top stories ·
World Cup final day of group play will set the field for the round of 32
Going into the final day of group play at the World Cup, there are essentially eight teams vying for four spots in the round of 32.
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bostonglobe.com Top stories ·
Blues get Brandon Carlo from Maple Leafs, Hurricanes trade for John Carlson’s rights at NHL draft - The Boston Globe
The new leadership group in Toronto shipped the former Bruin blue liner to St. Louis for a pair of third-rounders that the Leafs used immediately.
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sports.yahoo.com Top stories ·
The Buffalo Bills are officially moving on from dark part of their history with latest Highmark Stadium announcement
The Buffalo Bills announced a significant decision regarding O.J. Simpson as they get ready to move into the new Highmark Stadium ahead of the 2026 NFL season.
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World Cup 2026: Uruguay federation reportedly cancels charter flight home, has players fly commercial after elimination
The ugliness of Uruguay's 2026 World Cup elimination reportedly goes well beyond the field.
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pagesix.com Top stories ·
Courteney Cox and Snow Patrol musician Johnny McDaid split after more than 10 years of dating: report
The pair allegedly went their separate ways late last year.
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US launches second night of strikes on Iran after ship hit by drone
The attacks come after an alleged Iranian drone struck another commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday.
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
The night the World Cup refused to become what everyone feared | Opinion
An Iran vs. Egypt game that was supposed to represent the worst of what the World Cup has become instead was a showcase of why it's so magnificent.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Parents of 7-year-old who died weighing 255 pounds charged with murder in suspected neglect case
Parents of a 7-year-old boy who died weighing 255 pounds face murder charges after prosecutors say the child was bedridden and living in filth.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Why North Korean leader Kim Jong Un never talks about his mother, Ko Yong Hui
Very few North Koreans know about her, as her origin could threaten the regime’s legitimacy.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Sophie Cunningham says players are 'targeting' Caitlin Clark, mocks DeWanna Bonner amid pointing meme
Sophie Cunningham says players are targeting Caitlin Clark and rips the WNBA and refs for doing absolutely nothing to protect the Fever star.
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nhl.com Top stories ·
2026 NHL Draft Diary: Keaton Verhoeff | NHL.com
Defenseman 'super pumped' to be selected by Sharks, get call from Celebrini
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
DR Congo v Uzbekistan: World Cup 2026 – live
Minute-by-minute report: Will DR Congo or Uzbekistan manage their first win of the World Cup? Join Bryan Graham for the latest news
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npr.org Top stories ·
Uzbekistan makes its World Cup debut, a first for Central Asia
The country is the first Central Asian nation to qualify for the World Cup, and Uzbek fans have reveled in showcasing their country and culture. The country's president calls the team a symbol of the "new Uzbekistan."
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theverge.com Top stories ·
Teenage Engineering adds lo-fi mode, USB audio, and more to its KO II sampler
Another free update for the surprisingly capable sampler.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
The memory shortage shaking Apple and Microsoft is 'existential crisis' for smaller players
While Apple and Microsoft raise prices on key devices to help cover the soaring costs of memory, smaller consumer electronics companies are in dire straits.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Kentucky flash floods kill at least 3 people with rescue operations ongoing
Multiple thunderstorms unleashed unexpectedly heavy rains over the state Saturday.
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azfamily.com Top stories ·
Armed man dead after being shot by Chandler officer, officials say
A man who was armed with a shotgun is dead after being shot by Chandler police, according to officials with the Chandler Police Department.
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Prince George, 12, nearly towers over mom Kate Middleton as they step out for rare joint outing
Prince George and Kate Middleton visited the Royal Air Force Coningsby base in honor of Britain’s Armed Forces Day.
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nhl.com Top stories ·
Flyers Select Six Players in the 2026 NHL Draft | Philadelphia Flyers
Picks included three defenseman, two goaltenders and one forward.
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buffalorumblings.com Top stories ·
O.J. Simpson won’t be honored at Bills new stadium
The team’s first Wall of Famer won’t be honored at new stadium
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Colombia v Portugal: World Cup 2026 – live
Minute-by-minute report: Who will come out on top in a battle of two World Cup heavyweights? Join Beau Dure for the latest news
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Video shows duck boat flipped over while exiting Charles River in Cambridge, 11 people injured
Video shows a duck boat filled with people flipped while exiting the Charles River in Cambridge on Saturday.
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abc7.com Top stories ·
Venezuela earthquakes death toll rises to at least 1,430 as desperation mounts
Tensions flared as desperation grew in Venezuela as rescuers and civilians searched for earthquake survivors and the death toll rose sharply to 1,430.
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Will Taylor Swift's wedding cost $20 million? How it compares to average wedding budgets
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding is expected to cost millions of dollars. Here's a look at wedding budgets across the country.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
DAVID MARCUS: As the nation bickers, small-town America still loves a parade
The America 250 parade in Cumberland unites liberals and conservatives alike, proving that small-town celebrations can bridge political divides.
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Scotland: Steve Clarke resigns after World Cup exit
Steve Clarke resigns as Scotland head coach following the nation's group exit from the World Cup.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Mercury coach claims Alyssa Thomas suspension was based on 'social media screenshots' after Caitlin Clark foul
Phoenix Mercury coach Nate Tibbetts defends Alyssa Thomas after her one-game suspension for flagrant fouls against Caitlin Clark in WNBA action.
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abc7ny.com Top stories ·
NYC Council employee released after 158 days in ICE custody at Delaney Hall
Rafael Rubio was released from Delaney Hall in Newark on June 19 after spending 158 days in custody. Officials say Rubio had been detained by ICE since January 12, when he appeared for a routine asylum interview on Long Island.
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wsfa.com Top stories ·
Alabama’s US senators weigh in on Trump’s demand that Senate pass voter ID bill
U.S. Sens. Katie Britt and Tommy Tuberville are weighing in on President Trump's decision not to sign an affordable housing bill, instead demanding the Senate pass a voter ID bill.
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‘It’s just so wrong’: Haitians in Ohio reel from supreme court TPS ruling
After outrageous insults from Donald Trump, Haitians have helped to revive Springfield – now their future is uncertain
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lex18.com Top stories ·
Madison County coroner confirms three flood-related deaths
Madison County Coroner Jimmy Cornelison has confirmed three fatalities connected to dangerous flash flooding that impacted the community.
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sportsline.com Top stories ·
Panama vs. England odds, predictions: 2026 World Cup picks from proven soccer expert - SportsLine.com
Martin Green, who finished the Champions League on an 18-8 roll, reveals his best bets for Panama vs. England in a World Cup 2026 match on Saturday
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Europe sizzles under heat wave as records are smashed in Switzerland, Denmark, Germany
Germany hit a high of 106 degrees on Saturday, according to the country's national weather service.
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hollywoodreporter.com Top stories ·
Elon Musk Posted Armie Hammer’s Banned Film ‘Citizen Vigilante’ on X for 48 Hours
The film is one of Hammer's first indie projects since he was dropped by his agency following allegations of sexual misconduct in 2021. Writer-director Uwe Boll says a sequel is coming next year.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Kentucky man charged with boating under the influence after female passenger, 19, goes missing
Cameron Conley, 23, was arrested by Kentucky State Police after he threw a boat party on Grayson Lake. Marly Kinney, 19, disappeared during the gathering.
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bleacherreport.com Top stories ·
Jonathan Isaac Waived by Magic, Top Landing Spots in NBA Free Agency
The Orlando Magic waived forward Jonathan Isaac on Saturday.
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WWE Night of Champions 2026 results, grades, analysis: Sami Zayn shockingly wins WWE title after 10-year journey
Night of Champions ended with one of the most shocking title changes in recent memory, as Sami Zayn pinned Cody Rhodes to win the Undisputed WWE Championship for the first time in his career.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Louisiana Senate Primary Runoff Election 2026 Live Results
View results from the 2026 Louisiana Senate Primary Runoff Election. Follow live outcomes as votes are added up on Election Day.
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jsonline.com Top stories ·
Wisconsin dairy farms lack workers. This Trump visa change might help
Farmers said the expansion of the seasonal, time-limited visa is not enough in a primarily year-long industry that hires many undocumented workers.
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wave3.com Top stories ·
Emergency management asking people to stay off roadways in Bullitt, Spencer
More rounds of heavy rain and storms are expected throughout your Saturday.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
U.S. launches additional Iran strikes as tensions flare up over Hormuz
In a social media post, Trump threatened that “the Islamic Republic of Iran will no longer exist” if it further violated the week-old ceasefire agreement.
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Why The Odyssey has caused so much controversy
Chrisopher Nolan's adaptation of Homer's Ancient Greek epic, starring Matt Damon, Zendaya and many more, is the most anticipated film of 2026 – but also the most contested. Here's why.
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wkyt.com Top stories ·
Multiple confirmed dead after Ky. flooding
Flash flooding was reported across Central Kentucky Saturday morning.
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thedailybeast.com Top stories ·
Obama Shut Down by Larry David on Set of New Show
“I’m the president of this,” the comedian told the former commander-in-chief.