NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL
'Vegas' on the South Lawn: Trump unveils the UFC 'Claw'
Douglas Brinkley, the Katherine Tsanoff Brown Professor in Humanities and professor of history, is quoted.
The New York Times
http://dateline.rice/june-12-nyt
Analysis — Trump setbacks fuel lame-duck talk as he turns 80
MSN (This article originally appeared in Reuters.)
http://dateline.rice/june-12-msn
Trump weighs third-term talk as questions grow over his political future
Dagens.com
http://dateline.rice/june-12-d
As UFOs go mainstream, the jury is out on what the existence of alien life might mean for religion
Jeffrey Kripal, the J. Newton Rayzor Professor of Religion, is quoted.
Associated Press
http://dateline.rice/june-12-ap
Shaquille O'Neal says he's taking GLP-1s. What it says about body image
An article features collaborative Rice research into how people judge different weight loss paths. Co-authors include Erin Standen, assistant professor of psychological sciences.
USA Today
http://dateline.rice/june-12-usat
Unusual earthquakes have been rattling Earth. Is it a warning?
Brandon Schmandt, professor of Earth, environmental and planetary sciences, is quoted.
USA Today
http://dateline.rice/june-12-usat
Earth suddenly shakes by 2 major earthquakes on the same day
Lao Dong
http://dateline.rice/june-12-ld
Boston Public Radio, The Curiosity Desk and The Culture Show live Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Luis Campos, the Baker College Chair for the History of Science, Technology and Innovation and a Rice Faculty Scholar at the Baker Institute for Public Policy, is interviewed about events with MIT Museum scheduled for June 12-13 in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Cambridge City Hall hearings on recombinant DNA.
GBH News on YouTube (Campos' appearance begins near the 2:01:50 mark.)
http://dateline.rice/june-12-gbh
'The Curiosity Desk'
WGBH-FM (Boston)
http://dateline.rice/june-12-wgbh
Key midterm races: Why the Senate steals the spotlight this year
Mark Jones, the Joseph D. Jamail Chair in Latin American Studies, professor of political science and fellow in political science at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
The National News Desk
http://dateline.rice/june-12-nnd
The week in politics (June 10, 2026)
Houston Public Media
http://dateline.rice/june-12-hpm
KLBJ-AM (Austin, Texas)
http://dateline.rice/june-12-klbj
East Mediterranean 'commerce-over-conflict' energy partnership launches in Houston
An article features the news that Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy will house the new Eastern Mediterranean Energy Center.
The Center Square
http://dateline.rice/june-12-cs
Hormuz closure sparks global pitchfest on energy
Politico
http://dateline.rice/june-12-p
Papastavrou in Washington: 'Greece and Cyprus strategic hub in new energy geometry'
Parapolitika.gr
http://dateline.rice/june-12-p
United States, Cyprus, Greece, Israel and Rice University to establish Eastern Mediterranean Energy Center in Houston
U.S. Department of Energy
http://dateline.rice/june-12-doe
Eastern Mediterranean partners deepen US-backed energy cooperation
Decode 39
http://dateline.rice/june-12-d39
Foundation for India Studies partners with Rice University to preserve Houston's Indian American history
An article features Rice's new Indian American Community Archives, which will be housed at the Fondren Library.
India Herald
http://dateline.rice/june-12-ih
Rice's Fondren Library establishes Indian American Community Archives
The South Asian Times
http://dateline.rice/june-12-sat
Rice University launches Indian American Community Archive initiative
India West
http://dateline.rice/june-12-iw
Iran's 'unity of theatres' strategy exposes US-Israel rift
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, fellow for the Middle East at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
South China Morning Post
http://dateline.rice/june-12-scmp
A growing gulf between nations: Saudi Arabia and the UAE struggle during the war on Iran
NewArab.com
http://dateline.rice/june-12-na
Once an Arab oil embargo victim, US becomes world's top oil exporter
Ken Medlock, the James A. Baker III and Susan G. Baker Fellow in Energy and Resource Economics and senior director of the Center for Energy Studies at Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
The Straits Times
http://dateline.rice/june-12-st
US overtakes Saudi Arabia and Russia as world's top oil exporter
Trading View
http://dateline.rice/june-12-tv
Iran's oil: How much it produces, where Kharg Island fits and what a US takeover means
An article mentions research by Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy into the Venezuelan oil industry.
News18.com
http://dateline.rice/june-12-n18
HOUSTON/TEXAS
Shepherd School builds on 50 years with a 2026-27 season of discovery
Rice's Shepherd School of Music is featured.
CultureMap Houston
http://dateline.rice/june-12-cmh
Montrose Pride colors return in new ways after iconic rainbow crosswalk is paved over
Brian Riedel, associate director of Rice's Center for the Study of Women, Gender and Sexuality, is quoted.
ABC 13 Online
http://dateline.rice/june-12-abc13
ABC 13 Eyewitness News
KTRK-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/june-12-ktrk
More than 500 leaders gather for opening day of Texas Brain Economy Summit
An article mentions that Rice participated in the Texas Brain Economy Summit June 9-10.
The University of Texas Medical Branch News
http://dateline.rice/june-12-utmb
NIH triple spotlight: Dr. Bhavnani's AI research nationally recognized
Chris Kulesza, scholar in child health policy for Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy, is quoted.
The University of Texas Medical Branch News
http://dateline.rice/june-12-utmb
Abbott announces $750M teacher incentive awards in Texas
An article mentions research by Rice's Kinder Institute for Urban Research into Texas' Teacher Incentive Allotment.
Hoodline Dallas
http://dateline.rice/june-12-hd
Famous Dutch Orange Bus gets a Galveston sendoff as it heads to Netherlands World Cup matches
An article mentions that Rice is helping organize the Netherlands' Orange Fanwalk for its World Cup match against Sweden June 20, which will start at Rice Stadium.
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/june-12-hc
Houston, let's get ready to show World Cup visitors the best of America | Editorial
Houston Chronicle
http://dateline.rice/june-12-hc
Dutch Orange Bus brings FIFA World Cup excitement to Galveston soccer fans for historic moment
CW 39 Online
http://dateline.rice/june-12-cw39
'Chattin' With Chelsea'
KRIV-TV (Houston)
http://dateline.rice/june-12-kriv
'Love on the Spectrum' inspires a dating class at UT for students with disabilities
Rice is mentioned.
MSN Money (This article originally appeared in the Austin American-Statesman.)
http://dateline.rice/june-12-msnm
TRADE/PROFESSIONAL
Should baseball hitters with 2 strikes change their swing?
An article features collaborative Rice research into how Major League Baseball hitters adjust with two strikes. Co-authors include Scott Powers, assistant professor of sport management and statistics.
Brighter Side of News
http://dateline.rice/june-12-bsn
Greg Abbott wants data centers to stop passing the bill to Texans
Gabriel Collins, the Baker Botts Fellow in Energy and Environmental Regulatory Affairs at Rice's Baker Institute for the Public Policy, is quoted.
Business Insider
http://dateline.rice/june-12-bi
Texas governor pushes data centers to fund their own power
Gadget Review
http://dateline.rice/june-12-gr
Texas grid slammed by 519 power-hungry AI data center requests in just two years
Dominic Boyer, professor of anthropology and co-director of Rice's Center for Coastal Futures and Adaptive Resilience, is quoted.
The Cool Down
http://dateline.rice/june-12-cd
Rice joins Axiom Space's University Alliance
Rice is featured.
IConnect007.com
http://dateline.rice/june-12-ic
Houston investment bets on resilience as economic infrastructure
An article mentions that Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy and Kinder Institute for Urban Research held a conference May 21 to discuss new FEMA flood maps for the Houston area.
Capital Analytics Associates
http://dateline.rice/june-12-caa
Prestige University Indore's 'Step-Hill' campus named 2026 Architizer A+ Awards jury winner
An article mentions that Rice was a finalist for the Architizer A+ Award.
PassionateInMarketing.com
http://dateline.rice/june-12-pim
OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST
'An Evening with Friends' brings world-class musicians to Steamboat Art Museum
Ana María Martínez, professor of voice at Rice's Shepherd School of Music, is featured.
SteamboatMagazine.com
http://dateline.rice/june-12-sm
Mitch McConnell's hemp ban betrays the industry he helped create
An article cites research by Rice's Baker Institute for Public Policy into hemp regulations at the state level.
Reason
http://dateline.rice/june-12-r
SPORTS
Van der Westhuizen crowned national champion
An article mentions that Rice senior McKyla Van der Westhuizen won the women's javelin at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships June 11 with a school-record throw of 60.87 meters.
TheAmerican.org
http://dateline.rice/june-12-ta