Republican Zach Lahn names Derek Wulf as running mate

 

Belle Plaine, Iowa. Republican gubernatorial nominee Zach Lahn announced Friday that he selected State Representative Derek Wulf to be his lieutenant governor running mate; Wulf is a fourth-generation farmer, chair of the Iowa House Agriculture Committee, and has led right-to-repair legislation and advocacy against eminent domain use in carbon capture...

West Virginia, Troy Open College World Series In Omaha

 

OMAHA, Neb. — West Virginia and Troy met at Charles Schwab Field on Friday, June 12, to open the Men's College World Series after both teams advanced through NCAA Regionals and Super Regionals; West Virginia entered at 45-15 and Troy at 38-30, each making their program’s first MCWS appearance. The game...

Mandaviya expresses sorrow after Jaspal Rana's death

 

New Delhi, India. Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on June 12 posted heartfelt condolences after renowned shooter and coach Jaspal Rana died at Max Hospital, Saket, following health complications, hospital officials confirmed. Rana was described by the minister as a legendary athlete and exceptional mentor with a career spanning more...

New York stocks rally as Trump halts Iran strikes

 

United States financial markets surged in early trading on June 12, 2026, after President Donald Trump announced he had canceled planned military strikes against Iran. The S&P 500 rose 1.3%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 1.6% or 802 points, and the Nasdaq composite advanced 1.8% as investors responded to...

United States faces World Cup ticket pricing backlash

 

United States – Reports on June 12, 2026, indicate the 2026 FIFA World Cup is facing a significant ticketing and pricing crisis, with about 180,000 tickets remaining unsold just days into the tournament. Standard ticket prices for the final reportedly climbed from an original bid estimate of about US$1,550 to...

Las Vegas loss leaves Hurricanes one win away

 

Las Vegas, Nevada – The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4–2 in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final on June 11, taking a 3–1 lead in the best-of-seven series and moving within one victory of the championship. The road win leaves Carolina in a commanding position and...

United States AI startup Prometheus secures $12B funding

 

United States-based AI startup Prometheus, co-led by Jeff Bezos and entrepreneur Vik Bajaj, announced on June 12, 2026, that it had raised $12 billion in a Series B funding round, valuing the company at $41 billion. The record-setting financing, which the company says is the largest Series B infusion in...

United States indicts ex-NFL player Darron Lee

 

Former NFL linebacker Darron Lee has been indicted on a first-degree murder charge in the United States in connection with the death of his partner, according to official court records made public on June 12, 2026. The indictment moves the case into the formal judicial phase, where prosecutors will proceed...

United States inflation hits three-year high 4.2%

 

Consumer inflation in the United States reached 4.2% year-over-year in May, according to new Bureau of Labor Statistics data, marking the highest rate in three years. The increase is driven largely by higher energy and food prices, with energy-related costs feeding through to transportation and broader consumer goods. Core services...

United States recalls 880,000 Honda vehicles over suspension

 

United States – Honda Motor Co. has announced a recall of about 880,000 vehicles in the United States due to a critical defect in the rear suspension system that could cause a loss of vehicle control under normal driving conditions. The action covers various trims of the Honda CR-V and...