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Today’s Rundown:
- PROTESTERS SHUT DOWN 101 FREEWAY AS IMMIGRATION DEMONSTRATIONS CONTINUE IN LOS ANGELES: A group of demonstrators marched from Boyle Heights to downtown L.A. protests, eventually blocking the southbound lanes of the 101 Freeway on June 8. The LAPD declared the gathering an “unlawful assembly,” prompting deployment of the National Guard. Demonstrators clashed with officers and set fires near City Hall as part of their ongoing protests against federal immigration raids.
- COLOMBIAN PRESIDENT VOWS TO CAPTURE MASTERMIND BEHIND SHOOTING OF POLITICAL RIVAL: On June 7, 39-year-old Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay—also a presidential hopeful—was shot in the head at a campaign event in Bogotá. President Gustavo Petro said no resources would be spared to find the “mastermind,” whether inside or outside Colombia. The suspected teenage gunman has been arrested, while the senator remains in serious condition.
- ISRAEL PROMISES TO BLOCK GAZA AID BOAT WITH GRETA THUNBERG ON BOARD: On June 9, Israeli forces intercepted a flotilla named the Madleen in international waters en route to Gaza with supplies and Greta Thunberg aboard. The ship was diverted to Ashdod and both Thunberg and other activists were detained—though unharmed—with aid to be sent through official channels. Israel defended the action as enforcement of its naval blockade.
- ABC SUSPENDS TERRY MORAN AFTER CALLING TRUMP ADVISER STEPHEN MILLER A ‘HATER’: Veteran ABC correspondent Terry Moran has been suspended after calling Trump adviser Stephen Miller “a world‑class hater” on X (Twitter), calling him “richly endowed with the capacity for hatred.” The network deemed the commentary inappropriate, and while some defended Moran as expressing frustration with Trump-era rhetoric, the suspension followed swiftly.
- SIRIUSXM FIRES MICHELLE BEADLE AND CODY DECKER AFTER STEPHEN A. SMITH JOINS NETWORK: After learning Stephen A. Smith would take over their Sports Radio slot, hosts Michelle Beadle and Cody Decker criticized the move publicly. Within a day, SiriusXM terminated their contract, ending “Beadle & Decker.” Beadle had expressed strong dissatisfaction on air, and renewed attention now focuses on how SiriusXM will restructure its programming.
- ATHLETES RAISE RED FLAGS OVER NCAA SETTLEMENT’S EFFECT ON SMALLER COLLEGE SPORTS: As the NCAA prepares to distribute a $2.6–2.8 billion settlement to former athletes starting July 1, concerns are mounting about its impact. While big-conference football and basketball programs are expected to benefit most, smaller programs—especially Olympic sports—may miss out, sparking anxious debates among ADs and athletes alike.
- META PLATFORMS FLOODED WITH HUNDREDS OF DEEPFAKE ‘NUDIFY’ ADS, CBS REPORTS: CBS News reports that Facebook and Instagram have been publishing ads for AI-powered apps enabling users to create fake nude images of real people, some featuring celebrities. The apps cost between $20–$80 and target vulnerable teens—about 6% of whom have reportedly been subjected to such ads—raising fresh concerns about AI misuse and online safety.
- BEN STILLER AND ROBERT DE NIRO TEASE MEET THE PARENTS 4 WITH ARIANA GRANDE: On the 25th anniversary of Meet the Parents, Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro announced a fourth installment is in development. Set for November 25, 2026, the sequel will star Ariana Grande alongside the original cast, with the team calling the new script a “mirror” to the original hit.
- DIDDY TELLS COURTROOM ARTIST HE LOOKS LIKE A KOALA IN SKETCHES: During his federal trial in Manhattan, Sean “Diddy” Combs remarked to sketch artist Jane Rosenberg that she made him look like a “koala bear” and asked her to “soften me up a bit.” He’s facing charges like racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking but has pleaded not guilty. The judge also warned him not to interact with the jury after noticing him nodding during testimony.
- YOUTUBER BANNED FROM NINTENDO STORE AFTER DESTROYING SWITCH 2 IN FRONT OF STAFF: Tech YouTuber PlainRock124 — known for his “Bored Smashing” series — bought a Nintendo Switch 2 on launch day and destroyed it outside Nintendo’s San Francisco store. The incident was filmed and posted online. He claims he’s the first person ever banned from that location and got a wider account-level ban. Online users are reacting, with some calling it silly but acknowledging it’s “content.”
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