‘America’s backyard’ is no stranger to sports but Trump’s UFC spectacle shatters norms The elaborate setup introduces a ‘blood sport’ to a venue previously known for joyful, family-friendly activities The Independent UK · Jun 9
Eve Hewson's 'crazy' encounter with Barack Obama and her theory about ex-POTUS and Steven Spielberg Eve Hewson believes Disclosure Day director Steven Spielberg and former US President Barack Obama are in a "secret alien society" together, after he turned up to the epic sci-fi thriller's set and watched her shoot a "crazy" scene on the "biggest day" of her career. BANG Premier · Jun 9
'The President Had no Power': Federal Judge Voids Trump's $100,000 Fee Requirement for H-1B Visas A US court has blocked Trump's attempt to impose a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas, ruling it unconstitutional and lacking congressional approval. International Business Times UK · Jun 9
Gordon S Wood, Pulitzer-prize winning historian, dies after being struck by a car in Rhode Island A renowned academic, Wood was hit by a car as he was crossing a supermarket’s parking lot and later died of his injuries The Guardian - US · Jun 8
Tucker Carlson calls Trump foe ‘very charming’ after breaking with the US president IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 8
Robe & Gavel: Federal Judicial Vacancy Count released for June 2026 Welcome to the June 8 edition of Robe & Gavel, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S. Ballotpedia · Jun 8
Jeff Bezos commits himself to make ‘three good decisions a day,’ inspired by Warren Buffett’s philosophy of making smart choices "As a senior executive, you get paid to make a small number of high-quality decisions," the Amazon founder said. Fortune · Jun 8
Motivational Quote of the Day by Barack Obama: "Money is not the only answer, but it..." Powerful lessons on financial responsibility Barack Obama's insight that "money is not the only answer, but it makes a difference" remains profoundly relevant today. Financial resources significantly impact education, healthcare, and life choices, especially amidst rising global financial stress. The quote underscores the importance of financial responsibility and balancing wealth with values for true stability. The Economic Times · Jun 8
Donald Trump Just Claimed 'I Didn't Guarantee No War' and the Internet Is Melting Down Donald Trump insisted 'I didn't guarantee no war' as he defended his three‑month conflict with Iran against accusations he had broken his long‑standing 'no new wars' pledge. International Business Times UK · Jun 8
‘Very charming’ Gavin Newsom gets an unlikely new fan: ‘He’s unbelievable’ The former Fox News host predicted that the California governor will be the Democratic party nominee in 2028 The Independent UK · Jun 8
Obama’s four-letter outburst on hearing Brexit decision Exclusive: The former president’s shocked reaction to the decision to vote for Brexit has been revealed by Kim Darroch, the former UK ambassador to the US The Independent UK · Jun 8
Obama Foundation invites Trump to visit presidential library after he calls it a ‘disaster’ and compares to trash can Obama Presidential Library opens Juneteenth weekend after years of construction delays The Independent UK · Jun 7
Obama casts a long shadow as a hefty Iran bill lands on Trump’s desk Iran seeks billions in frozen assets for a deal with the US. Trump previously criticized his predecessor, Barack Obama, for similar financial concessions to Iran. Now, negotiations stall as Iran insists on immediate access to its funds. This demand presents a political challenge for Trump, who built his Iran policy… The Economic Times · Jun 6
The Guardian - AU · Jun 5 Five Great Reads: endorphin-pumping dance classes, the Obamalisk, and hallucinating inside a Scandi-kindergarten Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Emma Elsworthy
France 24 · Jun 5 'A parallel America': Obama's $850m presidential centre offers a vision of hope PRESS REVIEW – Friday, June 5: The press pays tribute to French-Iranian graphic novelist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi, whose work transformed perceptions of Iran around the world. Best known for her landmark graphic memoir Persepolis, Satrapi helped redefine the comic book as a medium for political and personal storytelling. Also,…
TechRadar · Jun 4 Meta AI's recent hack is a terrifying wake-up call for anyone who puts their trust in AI systems AI is now so human it can fall victim to social engineering — and I wonder if we should ever trust AI enough to keep our information safe.
The Independent UK · Jun 4 Inside Obama’s ‘first of its kind’ presidential museum with life-sized Oval Office replica and personal touches This roughly $850 million project explores both the political and personal realms of the nation’s first Black president
The Independent UK · Jun 4 Trump’s Iran gamble leaves him trapped between hawks and voters It’s been nearly a week since U.S. and Iranian negotiators reached a tentative agreement to extend the ceasefire in the conflict by 60 days and start a new round of talks on Iran’s nuclear program that required Trump’s sign-off
Reason · Jun 3 Republican Hawks Don't Want an Iran Deal—and Opportunist Democrats Are Helping Them Along Bipartisan pressure is keeping the war alive.
Salon · Jun 3 Trump is losing Latino vote A new Texas poll measure eroding Latino support for the president and the GOP
The Independent UK · Jun 3 Raúl Castro celebrates his 95th birthday but remains mum on US indictment He has made sporadic public appearances since announcing his retirement from politics
The Times of India · Jun 2 Quote of the day by Barack Obama: “You can’t let your failures define you – you have to let them…” This line, attributed to Barack Obama, frequently appears in leadership write-ups, interviews, and motivational pieces, typically in contexts where people discuss setbacks and recovery. It is not framed as something dramatic or abstract. It reads more like something said from experience, where failure is treated as something that simply happens…
BANG Premier · Jun 2 Emily Blunt reveals 'cringe' reaction to Barack Obama's Disclosure Day visit Barack Obama visited the set of Steven Spielberg's new film Disclosure Day, and the cast was starstruck.
Latin Times · Jun 2 New Obama on the Ballot? California Voters Meet Barack D. Obama Shaw The Obama name is making an unexpected return to politics, though this time it is not connected to former President Barack Obama. Among the more than 60 candidates competing in California's gubernatorial primary is a little-known contender whose name has sparked curiosity across the state: Barack D. Obama Shaw.