Frankfort, Kentucky — Gov. Andy Beshear on Tuesday extended a May 5 executive order that reduced the gasoline tax by 10 cents for 33 cities and counties whose local officials requested an extension. The original order was issued with a 30-day period that would have ended on June 10; under...
Gainesville, Fla. — Thomas Haugh announced this week that he will return to the University of Florida for his senior season, postponing entry into the NBA draft. The All-SEC forward said Tuesday he spent several weeks weighing the choice and prioritized living with teammate Alex Condon, attending school with his...
DENVER, Colorado, June 9, 2026 – Colorado Governor Jared Polis declared a statewide drought emergency as persistent dry conditions tightened their grip across the state. The move comes as about 93% of Colorado faces moderate to exceptional drought and roughly 75% of the state endures severe to exceptional drought, according...
Wisconsin: State tourism officials reported that in 2025 the industry generated a record $27 billion in total economic impact and welcomed 117.9 million visits, officials said Tuesday. The report, issued by the Wisconsin Department of Tourism with data from Tourism Economics, shows a one-year increase in visits and revenue compared...
United States-based automaker Stellantis has announced an urgent safety recall of about 1.3 million Jeep sport utility vehicles due to a risk of engine compartment fires, including when the ignition is switched off. In a notice issued this week, the company urged owners of affected models to park their vehicles...
The Iranian national soccer federation says FIFA has revoked the ticket allocation for Iranian fans for the team’s three World Cup matches in the United States. The announcement, made public on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, leaves thousands of Iranian supporters uncertain about access to the stadiums despite existing travel plans....
United States – The owner of athletic retailer Hibbett Sports has announced a major restructuring plan that will immediately close 175 underperforming stores across North America, marking a significant pullback in the company’s brick-and-mortar footprint. The company said the move is intended to streamline operations and ease mounting financial pressures...
United States – American Airlines and Google have signed what they describe as the largest publicly announced sustainable aviation fuel certificate agreement between an airline and a single corporate customer, underscoring a growing push to curb emissions from business travel. Under the three-year deal, American Airlines will purchase and take...
AMARILLO, Texas – The NCAA has filed an accelerated appeal with the Seventh Court of Appeals in Amarillo, seeking to overturn a temporary injunction that allows Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby to play during the 2026 season. Sorsby, a transfer from Indiana University, had been declared ineligible by the NCAA...
United States – Google has released an emergency security update for its Chrome web browser to fix a high-severity zero-day vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-11645, that is being actively exploited in the wild. Announced in a security advisory on June 9, 2026, the patch is part of a broader release that...
