The State Department canceled President Gustavo Petro’s visa last year after he attended a pro-Palestinian rally in Manhattan. He had planned to attend a forum led by Mayor Mamdani of New York. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/world/americas/mamdani-petro-new-york-colombia-trump.html Author : Annie Correal, Edward Wong and Jeffery C. Mays Publish date : 2026-06-11 11:19:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
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Lawmakers are proposing raising the excise tax on stock buybacks from 1 percent to 4 percent. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/06/11/democrats-want-target-companies-that-buy-back-their-own-stocks/ Author : Jarrell Dillard Publish date : 2026-06-11 09:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The World Cup is one of the best tournaments sports has to offer.The global event kicks off Thursday with Mexico taking on South Africa followed by the Korea Republic taking on Czechia. The two matches will headline weeks of group-play matches featuring 48 nations for the first time in the tournament’s history.The matches will take place in the U.S., Mexico and Canada for the next few weeks until a winner is determined at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on July 19.Soccer fans hoping to watch their favorite squads and players can tune in to watch the World Cup
The continued exchanges of fire have raised fears that the two sides could return to all-out war. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/06/11/world/iran-war-trump-us-israel Author : The New York Times Publish date : 2026-06-11 09:08:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Spending rose 17 percent last year, with a focus on affordable housing, as congregations grapple with the changing role of faith institutions. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/06/11/construction-religious-buildings-is-rising-most-everything-else-stalls/ Author : Michelle Boorstein, Federica Cocco Publish date : 2026-06-11 09:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Authorities on Wednesday identified a suspect in the shooting that injured 12 people near Toledo's Old West End Festival and said they are searching for a suspected second gunman.The Toledo Police Department said a manhunt is underway for Ka Nye Taylor, who is wanted on 11 counts of felonious assault in connection with the June 6 shooting near the popular Old West End Festival, an annual event featuring live music, food vendors and home tours.Police described Taylor as a Black male standing approximately 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighing about 130 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.Investigators also
Is there nothing voters won’t forgive? Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/opinion/platner-maine-trump-character.html Author : Frank Bruni and Bret Stephens Publish date : 2026-06-11 06:15:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
After Iran announced strikes targeting U.S. assets, the U.S. responded with tit-for-tat attacks Wednesday. Iranian media said that earlier U.S. strikes hit a water facility. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/06/10/trump-threatens-iran-after-it-targets-us-assets-middle-east/ Author : Victoria Craw, Michael Birnbaum, Heba Farouk Mahfouz , Joyce Lee, Meg Kelly Publish date : 2026-06-10 23:14:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The New York Knicks outscored the San Antonio Spurs by 28 points after the Wu-Tang Clan's halftime performance to complete the largest comeback in NBA Finals history.Down by 29 at one point, the Knicks stormed all the way back, putting Madison Square Garden into a frenzy.But before that, just about every ounce of momentum was in the Spurs' hands - and the Knicks had few answers.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMSo, how did they just become the victims of one of the greatest collapses in the history of sports?"We clearly weren’t the most hungry in the second half,"
Parallels between the two wars abound, from the grinding nature of the fighting to the way new technologies reshaped warfare. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/world/europe/ukraine-russia-world-war-i.html Author : Constant Méheut Publish date : 2026-06-11 04:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Trump saw about a dozen specialists for prior check-ups, per past statements. The White House has declined to identify which specialists assessed the president. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/06/10/trump-sees-22-medical-specialists-white-house-hasnt-said-why/ Author : Dan Diamond, Isaac Arnsdorf Publish date : 2026-06-10 22:34:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
FBI headquarters welcomes UFC fighters for training sessions ahead of historic White House MMA event
The FBI got a UFC-style makeover as Washington prepared to host one of the most unique sporting events ever staged on White House grounds.In a video released on Wednesday, FBI Director Kash Patel said the bureau had partnered with the UFC, putting roughly 300 federal agents through hand-to-hand combat training ahead of UFC Freedom 250."Thanks to the great partnership with @ufc we've seen about 300 agents come through and learn amazing tactics so they can safeguard American lives," Patel wrote on X while sharing footage from the training sessions.FBI DIRECTOR KASH PATEL SEEKS RELATIONSHIP WITH UFC: REPORTThe FBI's Rapid Response
Some of America’s largest cities are now being governed by progressives. What will we learn? Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/opinion/los-angeles-pratt-mayor-election.html Author : David Wallace-Wells Publish date : 2026-06-11 00:59:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
A 1938 law has prevented Americans from accessing better sunscreen products. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/06/10/sunscreen-approved-by-fda-highlights-cost-bureaucracy/ Author : Editorial Board Publish date : 2026-06-10 19:50:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Out of seemingly nowhere, the Texas Tech Red Raiders have become the center of the college football world. Thanks to the wild back-and-forth swings in the case of star quarterback Brendan Sorsby.Sorsby, who admitted to placing a number of bets on games involving his own team, was initially deemed ineligible to play in the upcoming 2026 season. But a newly-granted injunction from a Texas judge has cleared the way for him to return to the gridiron.Unsurprisingly, some rival schools and conferences, even Tech's own Big 12 Conference, haven't exactly been pleased with this outcome.Pete Thamel from Yahoo! Sports reported this
The country’s previous attempt to get tech companies to shelter young users failed amid heavy criticism from civil liberty groups. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/world/canada/social-meda-kids-legislation-carney.html Author : Vjosa Isai Publish date : 2026-06-10 22:43:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Five Democrats are competing in the D.C. primary on June 16 to fill the Ward 1 seat being vacated by longtime council member Brianne K. Nadeau. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2026/06/10/dc-council-candidates-strive-seat-shape-ward-1s-next-chapter/ Author : Jasmine Golden Publish date : 2026-06-10 10:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Billy Ray Cyrus fought through vocal paralysis and a near-fatal battle with sepsis before staging his return to music.Cyrus revealed he experienced a "miracle" recovery after his 2024 diagnosis. While the "Achy Breaky Heart" crooner didn't reveal many details of his health scare, he did share the advice his grandson gave him."In this very broken moment of my life, my little grandson Bear looked at me and said, ‘Try again.' And up until that moment, he had never spoken to me at all. I wasn't even sure if he knew my name," Cyrus told People magazine. "In that moment I
Taverns were important incubators of revolutionary fervor where patriots gathered to plot and gossip. Here are a few where you can still taste the spirit of 1776. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/travel/american-revolution-bars-places-to-drink.html Author : Liza Weisstuch and James Estrin Publish date : 2026-06-10 20:22:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Outdoor viewing parties, embassy-sponsored events and happy hours draw passionate fans of the beautiful game. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2026/06/10/where-watch-world-cup-dc-area/ Author : Fritz Hahn Publish date : 2026-06-10 20:32:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
FIRST ON FOX: U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper is facing a judicial misconduct complaint from a conservative watchdog group, which argues he should have recused himself from a lawsuit involving President Donald Trump’s effort to rename the Kennedy Center.The Center to Advance Security in America (CASA) alleged that Cooper should have bowed out of the case because his wife, Amy Jeffress, has a history of representing what the group described as "anti-Trump" clients. In May, Cooper ruled against Trump by permanently blocking the renaming of the Kennedy Center after Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, filed a lawsuit.CASA filed a complaint with
The pilot, who retired last year before the investigation, held some valid flight credentials, officials said, but not the one required to be a captain. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/09/world/canada/air-canada-pilot-fraud.html Author : Mack Liederman Publish date : 2026-06-10 18:01:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Sugar snap peas on a bed of whipped tofu with a sizzling oil drizzle is a meatless stunner. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2026/06/10/this-colorful-hawaiian-sugar-snap-pea-dish-makes-vegetables-star/ Author : Ellie Krieger Publish date : 2026-06-10 14:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The 1975 Steven Spielberg classic "Jaws" famously made several generations of people afraid of the ocean.Now, in 2026, it looks like the upcoming movie "Whalefall" is here to kickstart a whole new bunch of people who will stick to the sand next time they hit the beach.The film is based on Daniel Kraus' 2023 book of the same name, and while there's a lot of depth to the story, it's the boiled-down premise that is going to put butts in seats: man gets swallowed by a sperm whale while scuba diving.I mean, yeah, the Bible already did it, but I'm
Graham Platner won the Democratic primary for Senate in Maine and quickly turned his populist message against Susan Collins, the Republican incumbent. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/10/us/politics/maine-platner-primary-senate-election-results.html Author : Kellen Browning Publish date : 2026-06-10 15:27:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.