Supreme Court stops execution of inmate who became a ministry leader on death row

by News Feed Editor | Jun 12, 2026 | Religion

(RNS) — The Supreme Court on Thursday (June 11) prevented Alabama from executing a man who became a Christian ministry leader during his 26 years on death row, deciding that killing him using nitrogen gas was unconstitutional. Jeffery Lee, who is imprisoned for the...

US judge refuses to block Trump’s White House UFC fight

by News Feed Editor | Jun 12, 2026 | World

Federal judge rules UFC fight at White House on Trump’s birthday can proceed despite legal challenges. Published On 12 Jun 202612 Jun 2026A United States federal judge has declined to block a mixed martial arts fight from being held at the White House, allowing the...

Join Us at the 248th AAS Meeting, June 2026

by News Feed Editor | Jun 12, 2026 | Climate Change

Cosmic OriginsSpecial Session: Everything but Exoplanets: The Transformative General Astrophysics of the Habitable Worlds Observatory Monday, June 15th, 1:00pm – 2:30pm ET, 10:00am -11:30am PT Highlights from Cosmic Origins Science Interest Groups (SIGs) and...

Join Us at the 248th AAS Meeting, June 2026

by News Feed Editor | Jun 12, 2026 | Climate Change

Cosmic OriginsSpecial Session: Everything but Exoplanets: The Transformative General Astrophysics of the Habitable Worlds Observatory Monday, June 15th, 1:00pm – 2:30pm ET, 10:00am -11:30am PT Highlights from Cosmic Origins Science Interest Groups (SIGs) and...

Venezuela hits out at Trinidad and Tobago in oil spill spat

by News Feed Editor | Jun 12, 2026 | World

Caracas warns of environmental and economic damage amid heightened tension with its neighbour.By AFP and ReutersPublished On 12 Jun 202612 Jun 2026Venezuela has raised the alarm over an oil spill that it alleges came from the neighbouring Caribbean island nation of...