Press review · Thursday, 11 June 2026
11 June 2026
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theverge.com Tech ·
With GTA looming, consoles are getting expensive at the worst possible time
Vice City ain’t cheap.
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pushsquare.com Tech ·
Price Hiked PS5 Endures Sony's Worst May in Over 25 Years
A worrying month
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defector.com Top stories ·
Marina Mabrey Got 53 The Fun Way | Defector
“I score in bunches, and then sometimes kinda just level out,” Toronto Tempo guard Marina Mabrey said near the end of her press conference after the Tempo’s 125-97 win over the L.A. Sparks on Thursday. It was an accurate description of her own game, which is built on constant movement and a scalding but occasionally…
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce wedding betting frenzy reveals one overwhelming prediction
Bettors wager millions on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding details, from the venue to the guest list and bridesmaid predictions.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
OpenAI is reportedly delaying its IPO. Here's when Kalshi traders think it will announce
Speculators think the OpenAI IPO will come early next year, with only one-in-three odds it happens in 2026 but a high likelihood it is done by June 2027.
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fortune.com Top stories ·
After flirting with Gavin Newsom rollback idea, union is 'all in' on full billionaires' tax for California | Fortune
California's one-time billionaire levy isn't on the ballot until November. The opposition war chest is already bigger than most state campaign budgets.
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cbssports.com Top stories ·
2026 SEC football predictions: Game-by-game picks, projecting every team's final win-loss record
Continuing our early-summer projection series for all 16 teams in the SEC and where they'll end up in the postseason
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arstechnica.com Top stories ·
VW may close four factories to adapt to the future, report says
With falling sales in the US and especially China, VW Group wants to restructure.
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Iran war updates: Rubio calls Gulf discussions frank; Iran talks next week
These were the updates on the US-Israel war on Iran and Israel's attacks on Lebanon from Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
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abc7.com Top stories ·
Small airplane reportedly crashes into Beijing's tallest skyscraper
A small aircraft crashed into Beijing's tallest building on Friday, according to a witness account and media reports, triggering evacuations and drawing a large police and ambulance presence in the city's business district.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Prime Day ends today - here are the 52 best deals expected to sell out fast
Amazon Prime Day ends tonight. The Filter US vetted sales on the Our Place Titanium Always Pan Pro, Hatch Sunrise Alarm Clock and the Ninja Creami ice cream maker and more
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engadget.com Tech ·
Nothing teases the Phone 4b, launching on July 7 - Engadget
Nothing will launch the entry-level Phone 4b on July 7.
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wccftech.com Tech ·
Apple’s Sold On The Foldable Smartphone Future As The Second-Generation iPhone Fold Enters Development With One Key Difference
A rumor claims that Apple is invested in the foldable smartphone future, as a tipster states that the iPhone Fold 2 is under development
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bleacherreport.com Top stories ·
Grading Every Contract Signing and Extension Ahead of 2026 NBA Free Agency
The NBA's 2026 free-agency period is right around the corner, but some teams and players clearly can't wait to get started.
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
Marina Mabrey’s 53-point night earned Angel Reese Rolls-Royce invite
Marina's Mabrey's historic 53-point night earned her an unexpected reward: a ride in Angel Reee's Rolls Royce.
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sports.yahoo.com Top stories ·
Bastian Schweinsteiger breaks down Germany’s issues vs. Ecuador
The former FC Bayern star did not love what he saw from Germany.
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sportsnet.ca Top stories ·
Top prospect FAQ: The inside scoop on projected No. 1 Gavin McKenna
As we close in on the 2026 NHL Draft, here's everything you need to know about much-heralded prospect Gavin McKenna, in his own words and those of his teammates, opponents and friends.
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npr.org Top stories ·
How well do you know your Reflecting Pool news? Because the quiz will test you
This week, the beleaguered body of water faced new woes. Plus soccer, gambling and U.K. politics!
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deadline.com Top stories ·
Box Office: 'Supergirl' Makes $13M in First Day at Global Box Office
'Supergirl' makes $13M in first day at the global box office.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Muslim Mamdani-backed socialist primary winner suggested America deserved 9/11 in unearthed video
Aber Kawas, NYC Democratic nominee backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, faces backlash over resurfaced clip appearing to suggest America deserved 9/11.
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slate.com Top stories ·
Trump’s Mass Deportation Machine Won Big at the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court dealt a painful blow to immigrants on Thursday in a pair of 6–3 decisions.
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gamesindustry.biz Tech ·
Circana: Nintendo Switch 2 helped US physical game spending increase year-on-year for first time since 2009
Senior director Mat Piscatella emphasises that this is likely a "temporary blip" for boxed sales
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9to5google.com Tech ·
Samsung Galaxy A27 launches in July for $349 with six years of Android OS updates
Samsung has announced the Galaxy A27, its latest budget phone that will sell for $349 and offer up to six...
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Seniors risk outliving their retirement savings in these states
A new report lists 41 states where seniors are likely to outlive their retirement savings.
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cnbc.com Tech ·
Jeremy Grantham says this is 'the most expensive market in 'American history'
Jeremy Grantham says soaring valuations around AI makes the U.S. stock market historically expensive.
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mashable.com Tech ·
Ed Norton attended the World Cup and everyone made the same 'Fight Club' joke
It had to be said, didn't it?
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pbs.org Top stories ·
Supreme Court ruling blocks thousands of lawsuits against maker of Roundup weedkiller
The decision Thursday is a victory for the Trump administration but could complicate relations with allies who want to limit pesticide use.
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World Cup 2026: Day 16 schedule, predictions and Round of 32 race
World Cup knockout places are on the line as Groups G, H and I conclude, with fixtures, predictions, and standings.
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mlb.com Top stories ·
Mets dismiss Mendoza, appoint Andy Green interim manager
NEW YORK -- For the last three months, Carlos Mendoza manned the helm of one of the most disappointing teams in baseball -- certainly one of the most disappointing teams in recent Mets memory. His bosses took pains to assure anyone questioning Mendoza’s job status that the club’s shortcomings were
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si.com Top stories ·
SI:AM | USMNT Still in Good Shape for Knockout Stage After Loss to Türkiye
The team that lost the group stage finale isn’t the same one that will take the field next week in the round of 32.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Mamdani-backed socialist candidate storms out of live interview when confronted with old social media posts
Darializa Avila Chevalier walked out of a radio interview after being pressed about controversial social media posts in her NY primary race.
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macrumors.com Top stories ·
Refurbished MacBook Neo Models Now Available, a Day After Price Hike
Apple today began selling refurbished MacBook Neo units through its Certified Refurbished store, a day after raising prices on the laptop and several other products. The refurbished MacBook Neo is available in all four colors, Silver, Citrus, Indigo, and Blush, in both configurations. The base model with 256GB of storage starts at $599, while a higher end version with Touch ID and 512GB storage starts at $679.
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Ex-Trump adviser Bolton pleads guilty in classified documents case
This is a breaking news story.
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nintendoeverything.com Tech ·
Nintendo Switch 2 ends first full year in the U.S. at nearly 6 million units sold, second fastest-selling video game system
Following the latest U.S. sales report from Circana, we have information about the first full-year sales of Nintendo Switch 2. The console ended its first twelve months at 5.9 million units sold. According to Circana, it’s the second fastest-selling video game system in the U.S. with tracked history dating back to 1995. The only other platform to outdo it was...
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nypost.com Top stories ·
Meet Andy Green, the ex-Met taking over as interim manager after Carlos Mendoza firing
The former Met from the 2009 team is being considered as interim manager for the remainder of the season.
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npr.org Top stories ·
South Korean ex-first lady sentenced to 7 years for bribery scandal
The former first lady had previously been sentenced to four years in a separate case involving the Unification Church.
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Bible stories could be required reading in Texas public schools
The State Board of Education is poised to vote on a measure that would require Bible stories be read by public school students.
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forbes.com Top stories ·
Plane Crashes Beijing's Citic Tower Skyscraper—City’s Tallest Building
Beijing's airspace is regulated by some of the strictest security measures in the world.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
South Florida leaders, Haitian community speak out on Supreme Court ruling allowing end to TPS for thousands
The Supreme Court said that the Trump administration can move forward with its efforts to strip Haitian and Syrian immigrants of TPS.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Billionaire investor Jeremy Grantham says bitcoin will 'dwindle away with a whimper'
Jeremy Grantham renewed his long-running criticism of bitcoin, predicting it will gradually fade into irrelevance over decades.
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mlb.com Top stories ·
You've never seen this before: Phils hit go-ahead HR in 9th for 3rd straight game
WASHINGTON – Thanks to a former Nationals hero, the Phillies acted out the same script again Thursday night with another dramatic 10-5 comeback win over Washington at Nationals Park. In the top of the ninth, Bryce Harper crushed a two-run opposite-field home run – his 18th of the season –
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Supreme Court strikes down Hawaii law requiring permission to carry guns in stores and hotels
The Supreme Court struck down a Hawaii law prohibiting the carry of guns by permit holders on private property unless the owner gives express permission.
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It’s the last day of Prime Day — here are over 130 great deals to choose from
Dawn of the final Prime Day.
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wakeuptopolitics.com Top stories ·
Is the House GOP Ungovernable?
My conversation with a top Republican aide.
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weather.com Top stories ·
Major heat wave in Midwest, East for Fourth of July week
It has been cool lately, but a dangerous combination of heat and humidity is coming for the central and eastern U.S.
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npr.org Top stories ·
In a first since Trump deployed the guard to D.C., Democrats are sending troops
Several Democratic governors have sent National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., ahead of America 250, amid President Trump's highly visible — and controversial — ongoing deployment to the city.
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cined.com Tech ·
Leica SL3-P Lab Test - Rolling Shutter, Dynamic Range, and Exposure Latitude | CineD
Leica SL3-P Lab Test - Rolling Shutter, Dynamic Range, and Exposure Latitude. The new Leica SL3-P has arrived in our CineD headquarters.
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Ukraine decimates Russian logistics, bringing chaos to Crimea
Kyiv circumvents air defences to target oil supplies, power stations, convoys and bridges, starving Russian front line.
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texastribune.org Top stories ·
What you need to know about data centers in Texas
Texas is experiencing an AI-driven data center with at least 248 projects planned statewide. Here’s what to know about the industry’s rapid growth and the debate over its impact.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Former Trump adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified documents
Trump's former national security adviser could face up to five years behind bars, though the plea deal may help him avoid time in prison, US media report.