Press review · Thursday, 11 June 2026
11 June 2026
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smh.com.au Top stories ·
Global recession and the end of the middle class: What ‘AI exuberance’ could do to the world
The Bank of International Settlements has predicted major economic damage from the boom in artificial intelligence, and it’s been correct before.
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kyivindependent.com Top stories ·
Biden accuses Trump of 'destroying NATO,' 'choosing Putin over American allies'
Donald Trump "diminished our standing in the eyes of the world more than any president in history has," former U.S. President Joe Biden said in one of his rare public speeches since leaving office in 2025.
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Iran bow out of World Cup: Late drama ends Team Melli’s knockout dream
Austria's 3-3 draw with Algeria ultimately decides Iran's fate as Team Melli crash out of the 2026 World Cup.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
The American myth always came at someone’s expense. Now, it’s all but collapsed
The main pillars of the founding narrative have fallen on hard times. Today, its meaning is up for grabs
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theatlantic.com Top stories ·
The Overlooked Reason Europe Doesn’t Have AC
Americans and Europeans tend to have very different ideas about physical suffering and sacrifice.
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nintendoeverything.com Tech ·
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising announced for Nintendo Switch 2
Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising is making its way to Nintendo Switch 2, Cygames revealed today. It will be available on September 17, 2026. Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising is a fighting game. On the same day as the Nintendo Switch 2 version, the title is getting a version 2.0 update with “Id” as a DLC character, a new stage, new system...
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Satellite images show scale of destruction in Venezuela earthquakes
Satellite images show the before and after of parts of Venezuela left in ruins by two devastating quakes.
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formula1.com Top stories ·
OFFICIAL GRID: Who starts where for the Austrian GP
The full official starting order for Sunday's 2026 Austrian Grand Prix.
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skyatnightmagazine.com Tech ·
Space elevators could one day exist, transporting us off-Earth with the push of a button. Here's how they would work | BBC Sky at Night Magazine
What is a space elevator and how would one work? We look at the science behind building an elevator to take us into space.
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forbes.com Tech ·
MacBook Retail Sales Challenged By Apple Silicon Legacy
The extended lifespan of first-generation M1 MacBooks is impacting retail sales of the newer AI-focused MacBook Air and MacBook Pro laptops.
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gizmodo.com Tech ·
Spend Five Minutes With This Hellish Operating System Simulator and You'll Never Swear at Your Computer Again
Seriously, I'm sorry I had a gazillion browser tabs open alongside several hours' worth of unsaved work. Please don't crash. Please.
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interestingengineering.com Tech ·
New hollow-core fiber test pushes internet speeds to 1.2Tb/s
Chinese researchers achieved a new milestone in fiber-optic technology, achieving ultra-fast data transmission over long distances without signal repeaters.
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theregister.com Top stories ·
Chinese cybersecurity company claims it’s built a better-than-Mythos bug finder
Qihoo 360, which the US has banned, says it’s needed as a deterrent to weaponized Anthropic models
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
Messi breaks World Cup record (yawn) – but Argentina party is more than just the GOAT
Leo Messi remains by far the biggest star Argentina can boast, but fans in Dallas supported a team that is more than just him..
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abcnews.com Top stories ·
Mayor Zohran Mamdani touts democratic socialist policies as his political star rises
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani had two words for Republicans who want to label him as the "poster child" for the Democratic party, "Let them."
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
NASA prepares to launch daring rescue to save aging telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
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US strikes Iran for second day: Is it a violation of war powers resolution?
Days after Congress tells Trump he needs to seek its approval or end Iran war, Trump returns to attacks. Is it legal?
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Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan's primary challenger who has the same name is eligible for ballot, judge rules
A man with the same name and party affiliation as Alaska Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible to challenge the senator in the August primary, a judge ruled Friday.
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businessinsider.com Top stories ·
Kevin O'Leary has entered a new villain era
Kevin O'Leary, the acerbic "Shark Tank" investor, is everywhere trying to sell a skeptical American public on the idea of a data center in their town.
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apnews.com Top stories ·
Humor laurels for comedian Bill Maher as the Kennedy Center navigates Trump-era upheaval
Comedian Bill Maher is set to receive the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center. The award honors significant contributions to humor and commentary.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
France records 1,000 excess deaths during record-breaking heatwave
France saw a surge in deaths last week at the height of its record-smashing heat wave, especially in the Paris region, the national public health agency said Sunday.
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Donald Trump threatens to annihilate Iran after crossfire over Hormuz – Middle East crisis live
Iran attacked Bahrain and Kuwait after US strikes, and threatened a ‘complete halt’ to talks
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fortune.com Top stories ·
The end of Putin’s regime will spring from war spending chaos, former central bank advisor says, amid military mutiny threat and fuel-shortage brawls | Fortune
"It’s less dramatic than a palace coup, but this is what decline looks like."
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lookoutlanding.com Top stories ·
Mariners lose 4-3 to Guardians, fail to find answers to life’s ultimate questions
Three-run homer from Randy Arozarena not enough in 4-3 loss
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fox5ny.com Top stories ·
NYC Pride March 2026: Street closures, parade map and more
New York City's Pride March and PrideFest will take over the streets of Manhattan on Sunday. Here's what you need to know.
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ign.com Tech ·
Street Fighter 6 Devs Have No Current Plans to Make Any Major Adjustments to System Mechanics | Evo 2026 - IGN
We chat with Director Nakayama and Producer Matsumoto about the current state of Street Fighter 6 and what's in store for the future at Evo 2026.
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Driving A New Ford Mustang Mach-E After 5 Years Feels So Much Better
The 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E isn't drastically different from its original 2021 version, but small improvements and a price dip make it a better EV purchase.
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cbssports.com Top stories ·
Fever guard Sophie Cunningham says players are 'definitely targeting' Caitlin Clark. Does she have a point?
Cunningham also blasted the WNBA and its refs for failing to protect her teammate
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rawstory.com Top stories ·
Trump and Lutnick families poised for unprecedented back-door payday: report
The sons of both President Donald Trump and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick are poised to financially benefit from a secretive and lucrative deal between the Trump administration and the Kazakhstanian government, The New York Times reported Sunday, one that the outlet described as having “few prec...
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npr.org Top stories ·
Will the new student loan limits actually drive down tuition? Economists weigh in
The idea that there's a connection between federal student loans and what colleges charge dates back almost four decades. But it's unclear that link can lead to lower costs.
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insider-gaming.com Tech ·
The PlayStation 6 Reportedly Already Costs $960 in Materials to Manufacture
The PlayStation 6 reportedly costs $960 to build in materials, suggesting next-gen consoles' prices could be much higher than anticipated.
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kplctv.com Top stories ·
New tropical threat forms off U.S. coast
A low chance of development off the Southeast Coast within the next 7 days.
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winknews.com Tech ·
North Fort Myers man nearly fell victim to growing scam flagged by FBI
The FBI is out with a new alert warning users that cyber crooks are sending out fake and malicious websites.
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I review TVs year-round, and these are the best Prime Day TV deals on the sale's final day
Our TV expert is rounding up the best Prime Day TV deals on day four, including savings on Samsung, LG, TCL, Sony, and Hisense models up to 98 inches.
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engadget.com Tech ·
Here's your daily reminder that you don't own digital content - Engadget
People in Europe will soon lose access to Studio Canal movies they paid for on the PlayStation Store.
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Michigan parents charged after 7-year-old son dies at 255 pounds
Michigan parents face murder, torture and child abuse charges after their 7-year-old son died weighing 255 pounds in Flint Township.
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3 firefighters killed, 2 injured fighting wildfires near Colorado-Utah border
The U.S. Wildland Fire Service said the firefighters had been part of an interagency response to the Knowles and Gore fires near the Colorado-Utah border.
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inquirer.com Top stories ·
A woman missing since 2016 had close ties to the Olney house that’s now the target of a massive investigation
Amy McHale disappeared in June 2016. She was last seen at a house on West Chew Avenue, the home of her now late ex-husband. The house is the target of federal and local investigation.
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motortrend.com Tech ·
Ferrari Luce vs. Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door: Which Super EV Gets the Future Right?
We compare the Ferrari Luce and Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe on power, performance, range, design, and driving philosophy to see how these groundbreaking EVs stack up.
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pagesix.com Tech ·
The Oura Ring 4 fitness tracker stars love is still at its lowest price ever — but not for long
Snag the celeb-favorite Oura fitness ring at its lowest price ever to track over 50 health metrics in style.
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cnbc.com Tech ·
Seniors in Medicare are about to get landmark obesity drug coverage — but many may not know it yet
Many seniors may be unaware of the landmark coverage shift starting on July 1, with limited advertising seen from the government or Eli Lilly and Novo.
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Trump presses Syria to take on Hezbollah, raising alarm in Lebanon and Israel
The White House has soured on Israel’s war with Hezbollah in Lebanon. U.S. President Donald Trump has shocked many in the region by pushing an alternative: Let Syria fight the Iran-backed militant group instead.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
World Cup 2026: Jesse Marsch on way to becoming Canadian hero with historic run
Derided by Leeds fans and snubbed by the USA, Jesse Marsch has faced difficult moments in his career - but appears to have found his home with Canada as they look to reach the World Cup last 16.
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wsls.com Top stories ·
Car crashes into home, two people shot, found dead in Pittsylvania County
A car crashed into a home and two people were shot and subsequently found dead in Gretna on Saturday, Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office said.
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Venezuela earthquake: Two boys rescued from rubble after days of being trapped
Rescuers spent six hours carefully digging to reach one of the boys, as many residents continue searching through the rubble by hand, still waiting for heavy machinery to arrive.
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faroutmagazine.co.uk Tech ·
The music genre Bono said nearly "put the white race in jeopardy"
Bono was always open to different genres, but he knew when something was terrible for the future of rock and roll music. Read more about it here.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Alleged UFC plotters posted a ‘terminally online Mad Libs’ of grievances
The eight arrested in connection with the failed attack cited Epstein, billionaires and a mishmash of conspiracy theories, court records show.
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foxbusiness.com Top stories ·
Nearly 1 million bottles of heart and kidney medication recalled over foreign substance found on tablets
Amgen recalled nearly one million bottles of Corlanor and Sensipar tablets after unexpected foreign matter was found on tablet surfaces during sampling.
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eurogamer.net Tech ·
PlayStation is pulling "previously purchased" digital movies from users' libraries without so much as an apology
Sony has written to customers to advise that hundreds of "previously purchased" digital movies previously available via its online store will "be removed".
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Iran’s World Cup Elimination Shows Offside Law Must Change
The biggest single culprit in Iran’s failure to advance to the knockout phase is a weird idiosyncracy to the offside law that has long outlived its usefulness.