Midland, Texas. On Friday morning, June 12, 2026, a shooting erupted in Midland with officials reporting multiple victims and a subsequent standoff with police; Mayor Lori Blong and Midland Police Chief Greg Snow confirmed responders engaged the shooter and that the suspect was later found deceased after containment efforts. Local authorities...
CALEDON, Ontario — On June 12, 2026, Ben James fired a 7-under 63, including a 25-foot eagle to start his round, and took the second-round clubhouse lead at the RBC Canadian Open with a 10-under total; he played bogey-free on the Osprey Valley course at TPC Toronto and held a...
OMAHA, Neb. Georgia catcher Daniel Jackson was named the 2026 Dick Howser Trophy winner Friday, the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association announced during the College World Series. Jackson, the SEC Player of the Year, earned the honor after a season in which he totaled 31 home runs, roughly 26 stolen...
Austin — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's office sent a letter to Big 12 Conference leaders this week, warning that any effort to sanction Texas Tech University for complying with a June 8 Texas court injunction restoring quarterback Brendan Sorsby’s eligibility would violate federal and state law and risk antitrust...
Auburn — Jackson Koivun, the world No. 1 amateur and junior at Auburn University, announced Friday, June 12 that he will forgo his senior season and turn professional after the 126th U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills. He earned the Mark H. McCormack Medal for finishing 2025 as the top amateur...
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...
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...
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...
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 – 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...
