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NASA addresses criticism over all-male crew selected for Artemis III test mission next year: NASA's crew selection process "does not involve any political appointees," an explanation likely intended to assuage questions about whether the Trump administration had any influence over the decision. (LINK) — 10 June 2026
— NBC: It is possible that NASA is saving its most experienced female astronauts for the Artemis IV mission to the moon, but that crew has not yet been announced. The agency has no shortage of female astronauts. Out of NASA's 37 active astronauts eligible for flight assignments, 15 are women. Last year, when NASA announced its newest class of 10 astronaut candidates, the majority were women for the first time in history.
Bill Gates testifies: meeting Epstein a 'grave error in judgment' but 'never witnessed nor had any indication that Epstein was engaged in ongoing criminal conduct'. 'While he may have sought to foster a personal relationship, I was never interested in that and never reciprocated' (LINK) — 10 June 2026
New York Times: Bill Gates says Epstein tried to use his extramarital affairs against him — (LINK)
PassBlue: fact-checking a UN Secretary-General candidates' debate in Geneva (LINK) — 9 June 2026
Breaking news
U.S. and Iran trade attacks again after Trump pledges Tehran will "pay the price" for not accepting deal (LINK) — 11 June 2026
G7 summit under tight security on both sides of Lake Geneva: demonstration to be held Sunday in Geneva serving as first test (LINK) — 11 June 2026
Ebola cases in DRC surpass 600 as officials report struggles with community outreach: Health officials are following 5,681 contacts, but only 56% have been reached (LINK) — 10 June 2026
UN rights chief urges 'massive rethink' of US immigration policies ahead of World Cup (LINK) — 10 June 2026
Police blast water cannons at protesters amid unrest over stabbing in Belfast (LINK) — 10 June 2026
Heather Cox Richardson: US inflation: fuel oil [is] up 59% and gasoline up 41% over their costs last year. (LINK) — 10 June 2026
Major news
NASA addresses criticism over all-male crew selected for Artemis III test mission next year: NASA's crew selection process "does not involve any political appointees," an explanation likely intended to assuage questions about whether the Trump administration had any influence over the decision. (LINK) — 10 June 2026
NASA addresses criticism over all-male crew selected for Artemis III test mission next year: NASA's crew selection process "does not involve any political appointees," an explanation likely intended to assuage questions about whether the Trump administration had any influence over the decision. (LINK) — 10 June 2026
— NBC: It is possible that NASA is saving its most experienced female astronauts for the Artemis IV mission to the moon, but that crew has not yet been announced. The agency has no shortage of female astronauts. Out of NASA's 37 active astronauts eligible for flight assignments, 15 are women. Last year, when NASA announced its newest class of 10 astronaut candidates, the majority were women for the first time in history.
Bill Gates testifies: meeting Epstein a 'grave error in judgment' but 'never witnessed nor had any indication that Epstein was engaged in ongoing criminal conduct'. 'While he may have sought to foster a personal relationship, I was never interested in that and never reciprocated' (LINK) — 10 June 2026
New York Times: Bill Gates says Epstein tried to use his extramarital affairs against him — (LINK)
PassBlue: fact-checking a UN Secretary-General candidates' debate in Geneva (LINK) — 9 June 2026
Miscellaneous
Indian-origin businessman arrested over $100 million bank fraud scheme in California; threatened to 'kill' employees if they disobeyed (LINK) — 10 June 2026
Woman who lost both legs during Bahamas excursion sues Carnival Cruise Line: she suffered severe injuries during a catamaran excursion near Pearl Island (LINK) — 10 June 2026
— The complaint alleges Hannah Smith, a recent graduate, was directed by excursion staff to enter the water after she said she needed to use a restroom while returning from the island. The lawsuit further claims employees provided alcohol throughout the excursion and supplied marijuana before the incident. According to the filing, crew members failed to properly anchor the vessel and instead used its engines to maintain position while passengers entered the water. Smith alleges she was pulled beneath the boat and struck by a propeller, resulting in injuries that required the amputation of both legs. Carnival has asked the court to dismiss the claims against the cruise line, arguing that the excursion operator was an independent contractor and not under Carnival's direct control. Smith's attorneys contend Carnival marketed and sold the excursion to passengers and should bear responsibility for ensuring reasonable safety standards.
Epstein file contains claim of "underage sex parties" on Trump golf course (LINK) — 9 June 2026
Pregnant Indianapolis mom, 30, found murdered in in a small village in the state of Chiapas, southern Mexico, her 7 missing kids found safe: police arrested their father. Local authorities told her family she was raped and beaten to death (LINK) — 9 June 2026
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