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Democratic Senator forcibly removed from Kristi Noem's LA press conference DHS Secretary Noem was speaking in Los Angeles about recent ICE operations in the region when Padilla was removed from the room.

Democratic Senator Forcibly Removed from Kristi Noem's LA Press Conference
https://www.newsweek.com/democratic-senator-forcibly-removed-kristi-noems-la-press-conference-2084737

Troops and marines deeply troubled by LA deployment: ‘Morale is not great’ Several service members told advocacy groups they felt like pawns in a political game and assignment was not necessary

Troops and marines deeply troubled by LA deployment: ‘Morale is not great’
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jun/12/los-angeles-national-guard-troops-marines-morale

Man booked over 120 free flights by pretending to be flight attendant A 35-year-old American man was convicted by a federal jury for falsely claiming to be a flight attendant in order to book over 120 free flights.

Man booked over 120 free flights by pretending to be flight attendant
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/news/2025/06/11/fraud-flight-attendant-free-flights/84151108007/?tbref=hp

Miracle in seat 11a: British national survives Air India plane crash disaster Vishwash Kumar Ramesh was found sitting in 11A after one of the worst aviation disasters in Indian history

Miracle in seat 11a: British national survives Air India plane crash disaster
https://www.independent.co.uk/asia/india/air-india-crash-british-survivor-seat-11a-b2768925.html

As Shoppers Cut Back on Spending, Live TV Streaming Services Aim to Attract Subscribers with No-Contract Deals After YouTube raised its monthly subscription rate last year, online cable alternatives are now competing to offer the best deals, channel lineups, sports networks and more — here's how to choose the right one for you.

As Shoppers Cut Back on Spending, Live TV Streaming Services Aim to Attract Subscribers with No-Contract Deals
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lifestyle/lifestyle-news/best-live-tv-streaming-services-cable-alternatives-1236085223/

Trump extends picnic invite to Rand Paul after senator said petty White House rescinded offer President Trump will host lawmakers Thursday from both parties for the annual congressional picnic on the South Lawn.

Trump extends picnic invite to Rand Paul after senator said "petty" White House rescinded offer
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/rand-paul-white-house-rescinded-picnic-invite-big-beautiful-bill/

David Hogg leaving DNC leadership role after plan to primary Democrats draws criticism Activist David Hogg will leave the Democratic Party's leadership, saying he will not run in a planned redo of this year's DNC vice chair elections.

David Hogg leaving DNC leadership role after plan to primary Democrats draws criticism
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/david-hogg-leaving-dnc-leadership/

Olympic gymnastics icon Mary Lou Retton pleads no contest, fined $100 for DUI Mary Lou Retton, the first American gymnast to win an Olympic all-around gold medal, apologized for her actions and was ordered to pay a $100 fine.

Olympic gymnastics icon Mary Lou Retton pleads no contest, fined $100 for DUI
https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/2025/06/11/mary-lou-retton-no-contest-plea-dui/84146185007/?tbref=hp

Things You Might Not Have Heard- Thursday, June 12 2025 (The Newsletter Edition)
https://theconversationproject.morebettermediacompany.com/2025/06/12/things-you-might-not-have-heard-thursday-june-12-2025/

London-bound Air India flight with more than 240 aboard crashes in Ahmedabad, India
https://www.npr.org/2025/06/12/nx-s1-5431407/air-india-crash-ahmedabad-boeing

Exclusive | Sultan of Brunei in talks to buy NYC’s iconic Pierre Hotel: sources The landmarked hotel at 795 Fifth Ave. overlooking Central Park – which was put on the market last year – has been a favorite of A-listers and titans of industry since it opened its lavish doors in…

Sultan of Brunei in talks to buy NYC’s iconic Pierre Hotel
https://nypost.com/2025/06/10/business/sultan-of-brunei-in-talks-to-buy-nycs-iconic-pierre-hotel-sources/

Rand Paul says incredibly petty White House rescinded picnic invite over budget bill opposition President Trump will host lawmakers Thursday from both parties for the annual congressional picnic on the South Lawn.

Rand Paul says "incredibly petty" White House rescinded picnic invite over budget bill opposition
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/rand-paul-white-house-rescinded-picnic-invite-big-beautiful-bill/

Bragg Soldiers Who Cheered Trump's Political Attacks While in Uniform Were Checked for Allegiance, Appearance As President Donald Trump viciously attacked his perceived political foes, he whipped up boos from the gathered troops directed at California leaders, including Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Bragg Soldiers Who Cheered Trump's Political Attacks While in Uniform Were Checked for Allegiance, Appearance
https://www.yahoo.com/news/bragg-soldiers-cheered-trumps-political-172518382.html

New dinosaur species related to T. Rex discovered Paleontologists have discovered a new species of dinosaur that belongs to the same group of the infamous Tyrannosaurus rex.

New dinosaur species related to T. Rex discovered
https://abcnews.go.com/International/new-dinosaur-species-related-rex-discovered/story?id=122572390

Daughter wins $2 million after getting lottery ticket from dad A Georgia woman got a gift from her father worth more than $1 million, but it wasn't a house or an inheritance. Instead, it was a lottery ticket.

Daughter wins $2 million after getting lottery ticket from dad
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/lottery/2025/06/11/massachusetts-lottery-ticket-winner/84155354007/?tbref=hp

Motel 6 spokesman sues chain for using his name, voice without permission after 4-decade partnership The lawsuit by the voice actor who coined the phrase “we’ll leave the light on for you” seeks more than $1 million.

Motel 6 spokesman Tom Bodett sues chain for using his name, voice without permission
https://nypost.com/2025/06/10/business/motel-6-spokesman-tom-bodett-sues-chain-for-using-name-voice-without-permission/?utm_source=smartnews&utm_campaign=nypost&utm_medium=referral

Harvey Weinstein convicted on sex-crimes charge and acquitted on another in retrial A 12-person jury delivered a split verdict in Harvey Weinstein's case, in which he's accused of assaulting three women.

Harvey Weinstein convicted on sex-crimes charge and acquitted on another in retrial
https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2025/06/11/harvey-weinstein-trial-verdict-guilty-jury/83620942007/

'No Kings Day' protests planned for June 14 with aim to reclaim the American flag
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/06/11/no-kings-day-protests-dc-parade/84031050007/?tbref=hp

2 men plead not guilty in New York crypto kidnapping and torture case William Duplessie and John Woeltz were ordered held in custody until their next court date on July 15.

2 men plead not guilty in New York crypto kidnapping and torture case
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/2-men-plead-not-guilty-new-york-crypto-kidnapping-torture-case-rcna212391

Yahoo faces criticism for using AI fantasy sports content after layoffs Yahoo Sports is facing backlash for using AI for fantasy football content after laying off multiple writers.

Yahoo faces criticism for using AI fantasy sports content after layoffs
https://awfulannouncing.com/yahoo/backlash-ai-fantasy-football-content-after-layoffs.html

Ananda Lewis, Former MTV VJ and TV Show Host, Dies at 52 Lewis died after a lengthy battle with breast cancer.

Ananda Lewis, Former MTV VJ and TV Show Host, Dies at 52
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/ananda-lewis-dead-mtv-vj-1236263206/

Trump to attend 'Les Misérables' premiere as protests continue across the country The musical, a Trump favorite, has also provided anthems for protesters around the world.

Trump to attend 'Les Misérables' premiere as protests continue across the country
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-attend-les-miserables-premiere-protests-continue-country-rcna212323

Woman sues Costco for millions after heavy cabinet allegedly falls on her California resident Sadie Novotny is seeking millions in damages from Costco, claiming that a heavy liquor cabinet fell on her at the retailer's Santa Rosa location.

Woman sues Costco for millions after heavy cabinet allegedly falls on her
https://www.yahoo.com/news/woman-sues-costco-millions-heavy-200123497.html

Disney and Universal sue AI firm Midjourney for copyright infringement
https://apnews.com/article/disney-universal-midjourney-copyright-lawsuit-722b1b892192e7e1628f7ae5da8cc427

Masked rioters in Northern Ireland attack police, torch houses for second night | CNN Hundreds of masked rioters attacked police and set homes and cars on fire in the Northern Irish town of Ballymena on Tuesday in the second successive night of disorder that followed a protest over an alleged sexual assault in the town.

Masked rioters in Northern Ireland attack police, torch houses for second night
https://www.cnn.com/2025/06/10/europe/ballymena-northern-ireland-riots-intl-hnk

Kosovo agrees to accept U.S. deportations of migrants from other countries Kosovo, Europe's youngest country, has agreed to a Trump administration request to host 50 deportees from other countries.

Kosovo agrees to accept U.S. deportations of migrants from other countries
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/kosovo-accept-u-s-deportations-of-migrants-from-other-countries/

Aaron Rodgers reveals how long he’s been married to secret wife Brittani Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers confirms he tied the knot with Brittani during his first press conference in Pittsburgh.

Aaron Rodgers reveals how long he’s been married to secret wife Brittani
https://www.si.com/onsi/athlete-lifestyle/relationships/aaron-rodgers-reveals-when-he-married-wife-brittani

https://www.si.com/onsi/athlete-lifestyle/relationships/aaron-rodgers-reveals-when-he-married-wife-brittani

New Research from Cornerstone Business Services Uncovers Key Strategies for Business Owners Looking to Successfully Sell Their Businesses /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cornerstone Business Services Managing Partner and Founder Scott Bushkie, a recognized speaker, author, and M&A expert, announced the...

Only 25% of small businesses in the U.S. successfully transfer to a new owner
https://www.prweb.com/releases/new-research-from-cornerstone-business-services-uncovers-key-strategies-for-business-owners-looking-to-successfully-sell-their-businesses-302477165.html

UnitedHealth faces federal scrutiny into whistleblower claims Attention comes in wake of ex-employees’ allegations that insurer paid nursing homes to reduce hospital transfers and used improper tactics to gain Medicare Advantage enrollees

UnitedHealth faces federal scrutiny into whistleblower claims
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jun/10/unitedhealth-investigation-whistleblower-nursing-homes

Brian Wilson, founding member of the Beach Boys, dies at 82 We are at a loss for words right now, Wilson's family said in a Wednesday Instagram post.

Brian Wilson, founding member of the Beach Boys, dies at 82
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/obituaries/brian-wilson-founding-member-beach-boys-dies-82-rcna212400