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As biopic ‘Michael’ crosses $900 million at the global box office, Netflix’s molestation trial docuseries ‘The Verdict’ rises, and a prosecutor reports threats from Michael Jackson fans.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

In tight matches, goals have come mainly from defenders, with César Montes and Johan Vásquez being the primary threats on set pieces.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

"When platforms stop enforcing their own rules against threats, hate, and harassment, they become complicit in normalizing intimidation and harassment of elected officials," said Imran Ahmed, chief executive of CCDH.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Matt McCool, special agent in charge of the Secret Service’s New York field office, said his agency would deploy drones, specialized tactical teams and operational resources to identify potential threats.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

In the grand scheme of the country’s blind, grasping fight against threats seen and unseen, there would be mistakes made.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers



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