United States proposes cutting Forest Service research funding

 

WASHINGTON, United States – The U.S. Forest Service faces a proposal to eliminate all of its research and development funding as part of a broader budget and organizational overhaul now before Congress. The move accompanies a larger administrative reorganization that would relocate the Forest Service headquarters from Washington, D.C., to...

United States halts planned strikes on Iran

 

On June 12, 2026, President Donald Trump announced that he had canceled planned U.S. military strikes against Iran, citing what he described as a breakthrough in negotiations to end the ongoing conflict. The decision came after days of heightened tensions, including reciprocal attacks, a U.S. claim that Iran downed an...

Sacramento Proposes Major League Baseball Expansion After A's

 

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty said this week the region is making a formal pitch to Major League Baseball after the Athletics left for Las Vegas, citing packed crowds at Sutter Health Park during a recent series and announcing $1 billion in public funds plus nearly $800 million...

United States singer challenges White House over music use

 

Washington, United States – Ariana Grande has objected to the use of her music in an official White House social media video promoting immigration enforcement operations, underscoring continuing friction between artists and political institutions over control of their work. On June 12, 2026, the singer publicly criticized the U.S. executive...

Los Angeles faces World Cup opener protest threats

 

Los Angeles is preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony at SoFi Stadium today, June 12, 2026, amid organized boycott threats and heightened security planning. Pop star Katy Perry is scheduled to headline the event at 1:30 p.m. EDT, joined by Future, Anitta, LISA, Rema, and Tyla, ahead...

New York: Selena Gomez deletes NBA fan comment

 

Selena Gomez removed a social media comment on June 11, 2026, after it drew criticism and intense speculation among fans of her and Taylor Swift. The comment followed Game 5 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks, a high-profile...

Puerto Rico deploys National Guard amid severe water shortages

 

Puerto Rico is facing a critical public health emergency as severe water shortages affect major population centers, including San Juan. The governor has activated the National Guard to help distribute water and support overwhelmed emergency services, as thousands of residents struggle to access safe drinking water. Authorities have not yet...

Fever teammates record historic double-doubles in OT

 

INDIANAPOLIS — Aliyah Boston scored 34 points and grabbed 12 rebounds and Caitlin Clark added 32 points and 10 assists as the Indiana Fever beat the Chicago Sky 114-106 in overtime on Thursday, becoming the first teammates in WNBA history to record 30-point double-doubles in the same game. The Sky...

New York: Taylor Swift, Kylie Jenner share courtside hug

 

NEW YORK — Taylor Swift and Kylie Jenner shared a brief but highly publicized hug courtside at Madison Square Garden on June 10, 2026, following Game 4 of the NBA Finals, where the New York Knicks edged the San Antonio Spurs 107–106. Video recorded by spectators and media outlets shows...

Las Vegas, Portland, Dallas: Multiple Close Wins Reported

 

Las Vegas reported wins this week, defeating Portland 105-89 and Minnesota 100-97, while Portland edged Dallas 84-83 and Dallas beat Phoenix 85-70. The News-Gazette published box scores for each game listing field-goal and free-throw percentages, three-point success rates, team rebounds, turnovers and individual player stat lines. The published statistics show victories...