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BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The Trump administration last year issued a plea to visitors at U.S. national parks: Report any displays or exhibits saying “negative” things about Americans living in the past or present. But most people who responded instead weighed in to criticize the effort itself, according to an Associated Press analysis of 35,000 public comments submitted in the second half 2025 and recently made public through a lawsuit. […]

To mark the 250th anniversary the United States, Catholic bishops from across the nation will come together Thursday to consecrate the country to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The church service, part of the bishops’ spring assembly meeting in Orlando, Florida, draws from a mainstream, centuries-old Catholic devotion that focuses on Jesus’ sacrificial love for humanity. Many Catholics hold similar dedications of their homes and businesses. At the same time, […]

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal chose the simple approach to Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final with Carolina trailing in the best-of-seven series. But, the 20-year veteran’s game-winning goal Tuesday night was anything but simple. Then again, considering how he has played against the Vegas Golden Knights in this series, perhaps it was. With the game tied at 3 in the third period, Staal’s sprawling backhand […]

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghanistan said Wednesday that Pakistan launched new airstrikes targeting the country, killing at least 13 people and wounding 14 others. Taliban chief spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid announced the airstrikes, which he said targeted the Afghan provinces of Khost, Kunar and Paktika. He said the strikes killed 11 children, one woman and one elderly man. There was no immediate acknowledgment of the strikes from Pakistan. Pakistan and Afghanistan […]

MANILA, June 10 (Reuters) – The Philippines urged China to remove a structure that has been placed on the Scarborough Shoal, saying it violates its obligations under a declaration on conduct in the region.  Philippine maritime affairs spokesperson Rogelio Villanueva said on Wednesday that the presence of the structure was without consent and therefore violated Philippine sovereignty. China’s foreign ministry on Tuesday reiterated China’s “indisputable sovereignty” over the Scarborough Shoal […]

June 10 (Reuters) – Injury-ravaged former world number 13 Nick Kyrgios said he was “feeling good” after notching his first tour-level win since March 2025 at the Stuttgart Open on Tuesday. The 31-year-old Australian looked in impressive form as he showed off the best of his grasscourt game to down Frenchman Corentin Moutet 6-3 6-4 in the opening round of the Wimbledon warm-up event. “I had a wrist reconstruction, I’ve […]

June 10 (Reuters) – Facebook-parent Meta said on Wednesday that it has tied up with Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries for an AI-enabled data center in India. Reliance will build a data center with 168 MW capacity in Jamnagar, Gujarat, which Meta will lease, with options to scale, according to the statement. (Reporting by Gursimran Kaur in Bengaluru; Editing by Sherry Jacob-Phillips) Brought to you by www.srnnews.com

SYDNEY, June 10 (Reuters) – A man accused of committing one of Australia’s worst mass shootings, at Sydney’s famed Bondi Beach last December, has been charged with 19 additional offences. Police say the attack that killed 15 people at a Hanukkah celebration was inspired by Islamic State. They initially charged Naveed Akram with 59 offences in the days following the shooting, including 15 counts of murder, 40 counts of wounding with […]

By Mariko Katsumura TOKYO, June 10 (Reuters) – Japan’s Asics Corp on Wednesday said it will spin off its high-end Onitsuka Tiger business, a key driver behind four straight years of record profit, in a bid to speed up decision-making and boost competitiveness. Asics shares were up 2.7% in late morning trading in Tokyo, compared with a 0.7% fall for the broader TOPIX index. Under the plan, the Onitsuka Tiger […]