Press review · Thursday, 3 July 2025
03 July 2025
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Trump's Vietnam pact takes aim at China — but it raises more questions than answers
The trade pact's scant details have left economists wondering about what it would mean for the flow of Chinese goods rerouted through the country.
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interestingengineering.com Tech ·
13-year-old hacks Teams, forces Microsoft to change bug bounty
A high schooler found a critical flaw in Microsoft Teams at 13. The discovery led to a major policy change in the company’s security program.
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techcrunch.com Tech ·
Meta has found another way to keep you engaged: Chatbots that message you first | TechCrunch
Meta is experimenting with having customizable chatbots messaging users unprompted and follow up on past conversations.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Diogo Jota death 'extremely difficult to accept' - Mohamed Salah
Liverpool postpone the return of some players for pre-season training on Friday following the death of Portugal forward Diogo Jota.
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independent.co.uk Top stories ·
Body found in search for woman who got off cruise ship and never came back
Dr Marites Buenafe went missing near a popular hiking trail in Juneau, Alaska, earlier this week
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newsweek.com Top stories ·
ADL slams Donald Trump for saying 'Shylocks'
"Words from our leaders matter and we expect more from the President of the United States," the Anti-Defamation League said in a statement to Newsweek.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Trump's tariffs deadline is looming for Europe. Here's where things stand
The U.S. and the European Union have not yet struck a trade deal with just days to go before Trump's tariff reprieve is set to end.
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
Russia hits Kyiv with massive air attack, biggest of war so far
Russia overnight hit Ukraine with the biggest missile and drone attack of the war, launching a record number of drones at Kyiv.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Trump to sign 'big beautiful bill' and #MeToo setback in Sean Combs' trial: Morning Rundown
Plus, a military analysis contradicts Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's reason for halting a U.S. weapons shipment to Ukraine, sources said.
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androidpolice.com Tech ·
Samsung's One UI 8 will add a cool new trick to still photos
Samsung’s One UI 8 is giving still photos a new identity
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Zarah Sultana says she is quitting Labour to start party with Jeremy Corbyn
Former Labour leader Corbyn has not yet confirmed his involvement to the BBC.
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euronews.com Top stories ·
Michael Madsen, 'Reservoir Dogs' and 'Kill Bill' star, dies at 66
He is believed to have died of natural causes and authorities do not suspect any foul play was involved. Madsen's manager Ron Smith said cardiac arrest was the apparent cause.
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engadget.com Top stories ·
Here are the letters that let Apple and Google ignore the TikTok ban
More than six months after TikTok was briefly banned, we still don't know exactly what its fate in the US will be
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newsday.com Top stories ·
Officials find the body of a woman who got off a cruise ship in Alaska to hike and didn't return
Authorities have found the body of a woman visiting Alaska's capital city who did not return to her cruise ship from a hike she said she was taking.
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tampabay.com Top stories ·
Feds move to distance Trump administration from Alligator Alcatraz
In a court filing, the federal government says it has nothing to do with the state-run migrant detention center deep in the Everglades.
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scotusblog.com Top stories ·
Court allows Trump administration to move forward in sending group of immigrants to South Sudan
The Supreme Court on Thursday afternoon cleared the way for the Trump administration to send a group of immigrants currently being held on a U.S. military base in the east […]
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theconversation.com Top stories ·
One ‘big, beautiful’ reason why Republicans in Congress just can’t quit Donald Trump
Lawmakers who are aligned politically with the president are increasingly voting in line with the chief executive. Doing otherwise could cost them on Election Day.
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American teen pilot detained on small island in Antarctica
Ethan Guo, 19, had flown his plane across the six other continents before he was arrested, according to his social media.
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
North Korean man crosses heavily fortified DMZ border to South Korea
The unarmed man was found in the central-west border section before being led to safety by South Korean troops.
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Russia expanding Ukraine chemical weapons use, allege European spy agencies
Russia denies using the weapons, as does Ukraine; International body says previous accusations not “substantiated.”
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ynetnews.com Top stories ·
The gut-wrenching dilemma in deciding which of the hostages would be freed
Families want to know who decides which hostage is released and which is left behind, fearing those not included in the reportedly pending ceasefire deal, would be sentenced to death, be forgotten or disappear
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engadget.com Tech ·
Pick up Amazon's Echo Spot while it's on sale for $45 for Prime Day
That's a 44 percent discount and the lowest we've seen it.
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Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom split six years after engagement
The couple said they were "shifting their relationship" to "focus on co-parenting”.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Madre Fire burning over 35,000 acres in California, largest in the state this year
The fire has prompted evacuation orders, warnings, and highway closures in San Luis Obispo County around 100 miles north of Los Angeles.
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Hamas in consultations with Palestinian factions over Gaza ceasefire
Palestinian group says will announce its ‘final decision’ after the consultations are over.
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bostonglobe.com Top stories ·
Democrats hope Republicans just sealed their midterm election fates by voting for Trump’s “beautiful” bill - The Boston Globe
As the House moved to pass the GOP's marquee bill, Democrats began testing out the attacks they hope will win them back Congress in 2026.
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sciencealert.com Tech ·
Largest Mars Rock on Earth Could Sell For US$4 Million
The most massive chunk of Mars ever found on Earth could sell for up to US$4 million in a Sotheby's auction later this month.
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pbs.org Top stories ·
Trump administration withholds billions in school grants for critical programs
Millions of children and working families will soon feel the impact of a funding freeze that will put a halt to key school programs. With very little explanation, the Education Department abruptly blocked the release of nearly $7 billion set to be distributed on July 1. Laura Barrón-López discussed more with Jodi Grant of the Afterschool Alliance.
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ign.com Tech ·
Reaper Actual, a Large-Scale Persistent Online Military FPS, Announced for PC - IGN
Distinct Possibility Studio, a new development team comprised of industry veterans including longtime Sony Online Entertainment boss John Smedley, has announced its first project: a large-scale persistent online open-world first-person shooter called Reaper Actual. It's in development for PC.
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gamespot.com Tech ·
Ex-Ubisoft Bosses Convicted Over Workplace Harassment
A French court hands down sentences to three former Ubisoft executives after the trio are convicted on numerous charges.
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aftermath.site Tech ·
Xbox Producer Recommends Laid Off Workers Should Use AI To 'Help Reduce The Emotional And Cognitive Load That Comes With Job Loss' - Aftermath
'I'm struggling with imposter syndrome after being laid off'
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androidauthority.com Tech ·
One UI 8 will let any app show a Live Notification in Samsung's Now Bar
Live Notifications currently doesn't work with most third-party apps, but Samsung's One UI 8 update will fix that. Here's how.
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notebookcheck.net Tech ·
Google Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL and Pixel 10 Pro Fold storage variants revealed by new leak
A noted X leaker revealed exactly how much storage each member of the Pixel 10 series could offer. The regular Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro start at a lower tier than the Pixel 10 Pro XL and Pixel 10 Pro Fold.
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Donald Trump: White House to host UFC event, says US President
US President Donald Trump says he plans to host a UFC event at the White House next year as part of America's 250th anniversary celebrations.
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What have tariffs really done to the US economy?
As President Trump weighs tariff plans, he will have one eye on the US economy.
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scmp.com Top stories ·
China tells India to stop using Tibet to interfere in Beijing’s affairs
Chinese foreign ministry hits back at Indian minister’s stand on Dalai Lama’s succession plans.
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Idaho college killings: Questions remain after stunning guilty plea
Many questions remain after Bryan Kohberger decided to plead guilty to the murders of Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin.
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videogameschronicle.com Tech ·
Nintendo’s Switch 2 launch game reveals its developer | VGC
Nintendo has been secretive around the developers of its recent games…
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indiatoday.in Top stories ·
China urges India to ‘act cautiously’ amid row over Dalai Lama’s successor plan
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said that India should exercise caution in its words and actions, stop interfering in China’s internal affairs with Xizang related issues and avoid impact on the improvement and development of the China-India relationship.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Hegseth halted weapons for Ukraine despite military analysis that the aid wouldn’t jeopardize U.S. readiness
The move blindsided the State Department, Ukraine, European allies and members of Congress, who demanded an explanation from the Pentagon.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
First Thing: ‘Corrupt kleptocracy’ – Democrats furious over passage of Trump bill
House passes sweeping bill that will slash Medicaid and food stamps. Plus, Israel steps up Gaza bombing before ceasefire talks
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newser.com Tech ·
Chatbots Are Writing Key Parts of Biomedical Papers
Study suggests that a rise in certain words is a telltale clue
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theverge.com Tech ·
Google’s customizable Gemini chatbots are now in Docs, Sheets, and Gmail
After previously being limited to the Gemini app.
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Trump’s Medicaid cuts are coming for rural Americans: ‘It’s going to have to hit them first’
Experts worry the tax-and-spending bill will gut healthcare and hospitals, especially in states like North Carolina
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GOP Rep. Norman says Medicaid cut in Trump's bill is 'righting a wrong'
Congressman Ralph Norman of South Carolina is one of the House Republicans concerned about the Senate version of President Trump's massive tax cut and budget bill. He joined Geoff Bennett to discuss more.
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
What will student loans look like after Trump's spending bill is signed?
Here's a breakdown on what borrowing federal student loans will look like after both chambers of Congress passed the mega spending bill.
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npr.org Top stories ·
North Korean crosses the heavily fortified border to South Korea
South Korean authorities plan to investigate the border crossing and did not immediately say whether they view the incident as a defection attempt.
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forbes.com Tech ·
5 Great Games For Less Than $5 In The Steam Summer Sale
There are several exceedingly cheap bargains to be had in the Steam summer sale. Here are five games that are worth downloading.
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thegamepost.com Tech ·
Destiny 2 Edge of Fate All Exotic Weapon Changes Detailed
Here's the complete list of all the exotic weapon changes coming with Destiny 2's Edge of Fate expansion.
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Samsung seems to have leaked its own trifold phone design
Oops?