Tuesday, June 9, 2026 • 3 min read |
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by Natasha Frost with Harriet Sinclair |
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by Natasha Frost with Harriet Sinclair
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Morning, everyone. It’s fishing season, and there are plenty of destinations not to miss this summer. Need inspiration? Here are the 10 best states to cast a line. Now, on to the news. |
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Spencer Pratt, a candidate in the Los Angeles mayoral race, fields interviews during an election night event Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in Los Angeles. | Jill Connelly/AP Photo |
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Voters in four states head to the polls today ahead of the midterms, as counting continues in last week’s California races. Here’s the latest. |
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Mayoral race: GOP candidate and The Hills star Spencer Pratt is out of the running for Los Angeles’ mayoral race. Nearly a week after the vote, left-wing city councilor Nithya Raman advanced to face incumbent Karen Bass. Raman had 28.5% of the vote to Pratt’s 25.8%. The governor's race has not yet been called. [BBC News]
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Fraud claims: In response to Pratt’s likely defeat, President Trump again alleged — without evidence — that California's elections are rigged. Polls suggest that many GOP voters are concerned about election integrity affecting the midterms. [Reuters/CNN]
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Today’s primaries: Voters across Maine, Nevada, South Carolina and North Dakota head to the polls for further primaries. All eyes are on Maine’s high-stakes U.S. Senate contest, where GOP incumbent Sen. Susan Collins faces embattled Democratic challenger Graham Platner. Here’s what else is going down. [AP/USA Today]
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Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) shoots the ball against Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) during Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden. | Wendell Cruz/Imagn Images |
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The Spurs snapped New York's 13-game winning streak, spoiling the franchise’s first NBA Finals home game in 27 years with a thrilling showing from Victor Wembanyama. Trump also made an appearance for his hometown team, prompting stringent security. [Yahoo Sports/AP]
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A federal judge invalidated Trump's policy to impose a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas for skilled workers, which was introduced without authorization from Congress. "The substance and application … reveal that it is a tax,” U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin wrote. [CBS News] |
Earthquake shakes Florida |
The strongest earthquake in nearly 150 years struck off Cuba's northwest coast, shaking the Caribbean nation, Mexico and Florida. The U.S. Geological Survey measured the quake at a magnitude of 6.1. No major damage, casualties or tsunami risk were reported. [Reuters] |
Time to blast that aircon. High humidity and temperatures in the 80s to 100s are forecast from Thursday, as a record-breaking heat wave hits the lower 48 states through mid-June. Be sure to hydrate, apply sunblock and dress for the heat. [USA Today] |
Wicked costars Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater quietly called it quits “several months ago” after three years of dating, a source said. Grande, who recently began her first tour since 2019, is reportedly "doing great," with a new album set for release in July. [People]
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Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Netflix |
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Tony Hinchcliffe’s new comedy special, Man of the People, drops on Netflix, a few weeks after his controversial set at The Roast of Kevin Hart. Read what Hart said about Hinchcliffe’s eyebrow-raising joke — and why it’s no more than he expected. [USA Today] |
After getting swept 3–0 by the Braves, the Pirates return home to host the high-flying Dodgers for a three-game series, starting 6:40 p.m. ET on Fubo. [AP] |
Part 3 of the Summer House Season 10 reunion airs at 8 p.m. ET on Bravo. Missed the last installment? Catch up on all the reality TV drama. [Variety] |
Can the Hurricanes bounce back after a brutal double-overtime Game 3 heartbreaker to even the score? Carolina fight the Golden Knights in a high-stakes Game 4 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final at 8 p.m. ET on ABC, with Vegas leading 2-1. [Yahoo Sports] |
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Illustration: Yahoo News; photo: Earl Theisen/Getty Images |
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In 1934, Donald Duck made his very first onscreen appearance in the Walt Disney animated short The Wise Little Hen. The beloved character’s surprising middle name was revealed in the 1942 short Donald Gets Drafted. Can you guess what it is? [Time] |
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Emily Strand and her husband, Justin, ordered a box of ducklings. When the babies arrived, the California couple found a surprising addition among the fluff: a bright green chick, which they named Lucky. When they looked into it more, they discovered the surprising reason Lucky was there for the ride — and why the chick had been dyed green. [People] |
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Need to curb how much time you spend on your phone? Experts suggest making it literally less entertaining — yes, really. Here’s how. [Washington Post] |
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