Up First from NPR - Public Opinion on Immigration, New Power Plant Rules, College Cost Sharing

As the Trump administration carries out its campaign promises on immigration, Americans respond to rising tension over how they're put in place. The Environmental Protection Agency plans to repeal limits on greenhouse gas pollution from the country's fossil fuel power plants. And, a proposal in the Republican's mega bill aims to have colleges assume some financial responsibility for their student's loans.

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WSJ What’s News - Boeing 787 Bound for London Crashes in India

A.M. Edition for June 12. A London-bound Air India passenger jet crashes in the western Indian city of Ahmedabad. Plus, Iran moves to expand its nuclear program after members of the U.N.’s atomic agency declared it had failed to comply with its nuclear nonproliferation obligations. WSJ correspondent Benoit Faucon breaks down the worsening state of U.S.-Iran tensions. And California Governor Gavin Newsom prepares to face off with the Trump administration in court over the deployment of National Guard units and Marines to the state. Luke Vargas hosts. 


Check out Ben Fritz’s reporting on how L.A. business owners are faring during protests. 

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Headlines From The Times - 330 ICE Arrests, Armenian Gang Charges, and a Changing Downtown

Federal agents have detained 330 immigrants in L.A. since Friday, with the White House vowing more to come. At the same time, car washes across L.A. and Orange County are the latest targets of immigration raids. Meanwhile, a violent gang war among Armenian organized crime groups is playing out in the San Fernando Valley. And in downtown Los Angeles, residents are staying committed to a walkable, vibrant lifestyle—even as the area adapts to post-pandemic shifts. This episode breaks down the major enforcement, safety, and community stories shaping the city.

Curious City - There’s nature in Chicago. Go bathe in it.

“Forest bathing” is the exceptionally simple Japanese practice of taking a walk — or a seat — in the woods. Why? For your health, of course! In our last episode, we learned about Chicago’s urban forest — including the $416 million in benefits all those trees provide, in terms of energy cost savings, stormwater mitigation and air purification. Today, we’re taking advantage of that urban forest by taking a bath in it. (And no, there is no soap or water required.) Our guide is the co-founder of The Spiritual Guidance Training Institute, Jeanette Banashak, who’s also a faculty member at Erikson Institute downtown. Banashak has been leading forest bathing and nature companionship experiences for four years. She took Curious City to the Jarvis Bird Sanctuary on the North Side for what she called “a playful, slow, mindful, joyful walk [and] sit in the natural world.” The goal of forest bathing is to disconnect from urban life, de-stress and connect with nature. Banashak said the practice is rife with health benefits, from lowering blood pressure to improving immune function and calming your parasympathetic nervous system. And although the practice does not require a guide, Banashak has a dream of training facilitators of these experiences to offer weekly sessions, year-round, on every side of the city. Lucky for us, Chicago has plenty of parks, bird sanctuaries, and natural spaces in which you can forest bathe. So join us. All you need to do is make the time and press play.

Bay Curious - Transamerica Pyramid: From ‘Architectural Butchery’ to Icon

The Transamerica Pyramid, located in downtown San Francisco, is a skyline staple. But when it was proposed, people hated the idea of a towering symbol of capitalism so close to neighborhoods like North Beach and Chinatown. Turns out the block where the pyramid stands has a long and storied history. We dig into all that, as well as how public perception of the pyramid's place in the skyline has changed over the past 50 years.


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The Daily - Gavin Newsom on the L.A. Protests, Trump’s Response and Why It’s a Defining Moment for Democracy

California’s governor, Gavin Newsom, says that President Trump’s decision to send federal troops into Los Angeles is a “brazen abuse of power” and a defining moment for American democracy.

Governor Newsom sits down with Michael Barbaro to discuss Mr. Trump, illegal immigration, the protests and how he thinks the standoff in Los Angeles will end.

Guest: Gavin Newsom, the governor of California

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Alabama

  • Kent Davis files lawsuit against Governor Ivey for his 2024 termination
  • Sen. Tuberville says riots are being orchestrated to disrupt Trump agenda
  • Congresswoman Sewell blames Trump for the riots in LA 
  • Mobile County Sheriff says protests WILL be peaceful in South AL
  • The state executes 5th death row inmate, Gregory Hunt, by nitrogen hypoxia
  • Katherine Robertson is running in 2026 to be AL Attorney General

National

  • Trump says a trade deal has been reached with China re: tariff & rare minerals
  • US AG Bondi to invoke the Hobbs Act against vandals and looters in LA
  • MO Senator Hawley investigating funding behind the LA protestors
  • Paul Sperry reports on money flow within Non profit run by Stacy Abrams
  • NY Times says Elon Musk and Trump reached truce on phone call on Monday 
  • Part 2 of the McMahons of NYC taking on FBI and NJ judicial railroading