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Weekly News Wrap with Cassie MacDuff 6/12/2026
Weekly News Wrap with Cassie MacDuff 6/12/2026
Former Press-Enterprise Columnist and longtime KVCR news contributor, Cassie MacDuff joins KVCR to review a few of the Inland Empire's major news stories of the past week. The conversation can be heard on KVCR's "Morning Edition" most Friday mornings at 6:45 and 8:45. Our segments with Cassie are also archived here for listening on demand.
Cassie MacDuff, Jessica Greenwell | Jun 12, 2026, 4:25 PM UTC
A key U.S. spy tool has lapsed — now what?
A key U.S. spy tool has lapsed — now what?
The government says more than 60% of the president's daily intelligence briefing relies on information collected under a tool known as FISA Section 702. But Congress has struggled to renew it.
Eric McDaniel | Jun 12, 2026, 3:00 PM UTC
SpaceX IPO makes history as largest ever. Stock gains 19% on first day
SpaceX IPO makes history as largest ever. Stock gains 19% on first day
The initial public offering from the rocket and AI company raised some $75 billion, making the company one of the biggest in the world — and likely making Elon Musk a trillionaire.
John Ruwitch, Geoff Brumfiel | Jun 12, 2026, 2:01 PM UTC
Spielberg returns to familiar alien territory in 'Disclosure Day'
Spielberg returns to familiar alien territory in 'Disclosure Day'
Spielberg's new thriller centers on a massive U.S. conspiracy to hide the fact that aliens have been visiting Earth for decades. If anything, though, the movie's pleasures feel more retro than timely.
Justin Chang | Jun 12, 2026, 1:46 PM UTC
'Stop! That! Train!' is Loud! Dumb! and Gay!
'Stop! That! Train!' is Loud! Dumb! and Gay!
It's camp. It's drag. A Stormaganza is coming and the Glamazonian Express is in trouble!
Glen Weldon | Jun 12, 2026, 11:00 AM UTC
David Hockney, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, dies at 88
David Hockney, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, dies at 88
Hockney moved from London to Southern California in the 1960s and was an innovative painter, photographer, stage designer and printmaker.
Susan Stamberg, Neda Ulaby | Jun 12, 2026, 10:45 AM UTC
Pope Leo defends migrants at 'dock of shame' in Spain
Pope Leo defends migrants at 'dock of shame' in Spain
Pope Leo XIV visited the Canary Islands on Thursday, where he issued a forceful defense of migrants.
Jason DeRose, Claire Giangrave | Jun 12, 2026, 10:45 AM UTC
Which billionaire said they learned a 'significant lesson' this week? The quiz knows
Which billionaire said they learned a 'significant lesson' this week? The quiz knows
This week, Knicks fans had a big win after a big loss; fans of inflation were delighted and World Cup fans went broke. How will quiz fans fare?
Holly J. Morris | Jun 12, 2026, 9:02 AM UTC
She waited decades for Scotland to make the World Cup. At 93, she'll cheer in person
She waited decades for Scotland to make the World Cup. At 93, she'll cheer in person
Moira Brown, perhaps the oldest of Scotland's Tartan Army of soccer fans, will be in Boston when Scotland's team plays against Haiti on June 13. "I'm the luckiest person in this world," she says.
Lauren Frayer | Jun 12, 2026, 9:02 AM UTC
Door shuts on some immigrant entrepreneurs as U.S. restricts small-business loans
Door shuts on some immigrant entrepreneurs as U.S. restricts small-business loans
For decades, immigrants who are legal permanent residents in the U.S. could get loans through the Small Business Administration, a core pillar of small-business lending. Not anymore.
Alina Selyukh | Jun 12, 2026, 9:01 AM UTC
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