Trump endorses Collins in Georgia Senate runoff
June 14, 2026 |
Politics and US
President Donald Trump endorsed Rep. Mike Collins over Derek Dooley in Georgia’s Republican Senate runoff. The winner will face Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in a race viewed as a key Republican pickup opportunity.
Knicks title celebrations turn chaotic in Manhattan
June 14, 2026 |
Crime, Sport and US
The Knicks’ first NBA championship since 1973 drew celebrations across New York, but police said violence in Manhattan left a 17-year-old shot, five buses destroyed and 63 people arrested. A parade and City Hall ceremony are scheduled for Thursday.
Marine fighter jet crashes in Washington, sparking wildfire
June 13, 2026 |
US
A Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet crashed near Rimrock Lake in Yakima County, Washington, during routine training Saturday. The pilot ejected with minor injuries, and the wreckage sparked a wildfire that prompted evacuations.

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Eric Montross, Beloved Member of UNC and NBA Community, Passes Away at Home Surrounded by Loved Ones

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Eric Montross, Beloved Member of UNC and NBA Community, Passes Away at Home Surrounded by Loved Ones

By News Masher on December 18, 2023

Eric Montross, former University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and NBA big man, passed away on Sunday after being diagnosed with cancer in March. He was a beloved figure in the North Carolina basketball community, having been part of the 1993 National Championship team and a radio analyst for UNC game broadcasts. The family requested donations to the Eric Montross Scholarship Fund at UNC and asked for privacy during this difficult time.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Shaken by Deadly Shooting; The Daily Tar Heel’s Creative Response Honors Victims and Highlights Need for Gun Control

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Shaken by Deadly Shooting; The Daily Tar Heel’s Creative Response Honors Victims and Highlights Need for Gun Control

By News Masher on August 31, 2023

On Monday, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill was rocked by a deadly shooting on campus, leaving students in a state of panic. In response, the student newspaper The Daily Tar Heel featured a string of real text messages exchanged by students during the hours of lockdown on its front page, accompanied by a headline that read “LOADING ERROR LOADING”. The paper’s coverage of the shooting was a fitting tribute to the life of Zijie Yan, and a reminder of the need for gun control measures to protect students and faculty on college campuses.

Trump says Iran deal could be signed Sunday
June 14, 2026 |
Politics and World
Trump and Pakistan said a U.S.-Iran deal could be finalized within 24 hours, but Iran said it would not be signed Sunday. The proposed memorandum includes provisions on the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports and Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile.
Swiss voters decide on 10 million population cap
June 14, 2026 |
Politics and World
Swiss voters are deciding whether to cap the country’s population at 10 million by 2050. Supporters cite pressure on housing and services, while opponents warn the measure could harm the economy and relations with the EU.
UK seizes Russian shadow fleet tanker in English Channel
June 14, 2026 |
Politics and World
British forces seized the tanker Smyrtos in the English Channel during a six-hour operation targeting Russia’s sanctions-evading shadow fleet. The UK says the vessel will be held and monitored off England’s south coast while investigations continue.

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