Data shows just how close these NBA Finals games have been
2026-06-11
The Spurs-Knicks games so far have been decided by an average of 4 points. The average margin across NBA Finals series is 11.8 points., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
Pope Leo XIV casts wreath into sea in memory of migrants lost on Atlantic route
2026-06-11
Pope Leo XIV threw a floral wreath into the waters off Spain’s Canary Islands to honour migrants who died attempting the dangerous Atlantic crossing. The pontiff also condemned indifference to the plight of migrants during his visit., Read MoreContinue Reading
FIFA President Gianni Infantino pleas for patience, urges people to relax amid backlash
2026-06-11
While he runs the most popular global sporting event, FIFA President Gianni Infantino insists he is no king and must try to broker peace as best he can., Read MoreContinue Reading
White House and data at odds over who’s to blame for screwworm invasion
2026-06-11
The U.S. is under invasion, not from a foreign government or an infiltration from within, but from an insect that many people couldn’t distinguish from a common house fly. The new world screwworm has made its official return to the U.S. after a 60-year hiatus, and its return has theContinue Reading
Waffle House and Buc-ees: What World Cup visitors are learning about American culture
2026-06-11
Global soccer fans — OK, football to you international readers — are flooding the U.S. this summer as 11 cities play host to the World Cup. But soccer isn’t the only thing they’re experiencing. Now, there are many obvious differences between the U.S. and the countries these fans are visitingContinue Reading
Firefighters on scene at Pentagon during ‘hazardous materials incident’
2026-06-11
Department of Defense spokesman says ‘shelter-in-place order’ given after air quality issue detected., DEVELOPING STORY, Department of Defense spokesman says ‘shelter-in-place order’ given after air quality issue detected. Firefighters are investigating a hazardous materials incident at the Pentagon, the sprawling facility that houses the US Department of Defense, according toContinue Reading
Trailer: Israel’s Darkest Weapon | Al Jazeera Originals
2026-06-11
Investigation exposes decades of alleged Israeli torture and sexual violence against Palestinian detainees, Israel is the only state to have legalised torture through a ruling by its own Supreme Court. An expert who has documented these violations since 1983 says, “What the world knows today is less than 5% ofContinue Reading
Somali referee denied entry to the US set to officiate UEFA Super Cup final
2026-06-11
The Super Cup final sees the winners of the Champions League face off against the holders of the Europa League. It is set to take place on 12 August at Stadion Salzburg in Austria.Continue Reading
Two killed and several injured in house fire on Spanish island of Mallorca
2026-06-11
The floor where the fire started was cordoned off, along with the levels directly above and below it, authorities said.Continue Reading
World chess body suspends Russia over activities in occupied-Ukraine
2026-06-11
Russia is accused of usurping control of the game in areas of Ukraine captured by Russian forces since 2022., Russia is accused of usurping control of the game in areas of Ukraine captured by Russian forces since 2022. The governing body of world chess has suspended Russia – the dominantContinue Reading
Palestine Action activists could face UK ‘terror’ sentences: What we know
2026-06-11
Four members of the Palestine Action group could be sentenced as ‘terrorists’ over Elbit factory raid in 2024., Four activists from the Palestine Action group face sentencing in the United Kingdom as “terrorists” on Friday, despite only being convicted by a jury of other criminal charges. Palestine Action was formallyContinue Reading
Transcript: The Traitor Iran Rants Get So Crazy that Adviser Visibly Rattled
2026-06-11
The following is a lightly edited transcript of the June 11 episode of the Daily Blast podcast. Listen to it here . Greg Sargent: This is The Daily Blast from The New Republic, produced and presented by the DSR Network. I’m your host, Greg Sargent. Traitor 47’s latest claims aboutContinue Reading