Press review · Monday, 29 June 2026
29 June 2026
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Sen. John Kennedy criticizes the Trump administration’s approach to Putin amid latest peace talks
The Louisiana Republican also said his party should do something about inflation ahead of the midterm elections but that it’s “not likely.”
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Trump again asks supreme court to restrict mail-in voting as midterms loom
Legal fight continues as states begin sending out ballots for voters to vote by mail in November’s midterm elections
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stltoday.com Top stories ·
Umpire Doug Eddings apologizes to Cardinals' Hancel Rincon for taking issue with hat tilt
Cardinals players wore their hats with a tilted brim during infield drills and many wore their hats slightly turned during the game as show of support for reliever.
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nbcsports.com Top stories ·
Lane Kiffin on his haltfime wisecrack: "Everybody hates you. They can't hate you much more."
At halftime of Saturday night's 51-10 blowout win over Clemson, when LSU won 31-3, Tigers coach Lane Kiffin capped an on-field interview by saying, "Imagine if we had pro players."
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nypost.com Top stories ·
Hurricane Marie sparks mass flooding in Seal Beach in California on Labor Day weekend
Powerful swells from Hurricane Marie are flooding beaches, trapping vehicles and prompting water rescues along the Southern California coast as dangerous rip currents persist through Labor Day week…
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Iran says response to new attacks will be ‘faster, heavier, more painful’
Iran’s parliament speaker says new attacks on the country will 'meet a faster, heavier and more painful response'.
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dw.com Top stories ·
Saxony-Anhalt: Far-right AfD secures huge lead in key vote
Although the eastern state accounts for less than 3% of the nationwide electorate, the election outcome could serve as a bellwether about the far-right AfD's prospects in the rest of the country. DW has the latest.
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US envoys hold ‘substantive’ talks with Zelenskyy in first visit to Kyiv
Meeting comes a day after US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Rep. Jamie Raskin says impeachment isn’t a ‘fetish’ for Democrats but ‘a critical tool’
The Maryland Democrat said Trump has “undoubtedly” committed impeachable offenses but that it was more important for Democrats to address healthcare and “ending the lawlessness.”
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Trump administration makes another appeal to the Supreme Court to allow mail-in ballot restrictions
The filing came after a U.S. District Court judge extended an order against the Postal Service enforcing an executive order for the November elections.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
‘Destroying the American way of life’: El-Sayed’s political orbit complicates effort to moderate his image
Abdul El-Sayed claims he's not a socialist, but Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Democratic Socialists of America ties tell a different story.
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abc11.com Top stories ·
10-year-old dead, others injured after driver crashes SUV into tree and leaves, NCSHP says
A 10‑year‑old boy died and 4 others were injured when a driver ran off road, hit a tree on NC 96 in Wake County, highway patrol says
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pbs.org Top stories ·
U.S.-Venezuela oil deal won’t reduce domestic gasoline prices anytime soon, experts say
Oil experts told PolitiFact gains for consumers will not materialize any time soon, and would likely take years — long after November’s midterm elections.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Italian Grand Prix result: Kimi Antonelli passes George Russell for stunning Monza win from 19th on grid
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli takes a breathtaking victory in an incident-packed Italian Grand Prix from 19th place on the grid.
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kptv.com Top stories ·
2 people shot, injured at parking lot in NE Portland
Police are investigating after two people were shot and injured at a parking lot in northeast Portland on Saturday evening.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Pro wrestler Andy Williams, who performed as The Butcher, dead at 48
Andy Williams, known as The Butcher, collapsed after a match at Mr. Smalls Theater in Millvale, Pennsylvania, where doctors administered CPR.
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Can you guess the real size of each country on the new world map?
Pick which country is bigger, then watch it morph from Mercator to Equal Earth projection to see how close you were.
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Glamorous TV host weeps as she’s sentenced to death by hanging for involvement in drug trafficking gang
A popular Egyptian TV presenter has been sentenced to death by hanging — along with 11 others — after she was convicted as a member of a massive drug trafficking ring.
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
Watch the NASCAR Southern 500, here's how to stream it live with Sling
The NASCAR Cup Series' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway is Sunday, Sept. 6 at 5 p.m. ET. Here's how to watch it live on Sling.
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Here's a look at 'reach' election races where Democrats hope to pull off House upsets
The party in power traditionally suffers losses during midterm elections. Democrats managed to avoid a predicted 2022 “red wave,” but they saw Republicans flip both chambers when President Donald Trump was reelected last cycle.
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chromeunboxed.com Top stories ·
Your Android phone might soon double as a wireless mouse for Googlebook
As we count down the days until Google's September 15 media showcase in New York City, the continued addition of cross-device continuity features being prepped behind the scenes is making me more and more excited about using these laptops on day one. We’ve already seen Google update Play services to lay the groundwork for streaming...
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theverge.com Top stories ·
The Fairphone 6 Plus is the midrange phone we desperately needed
Be your own AppleCare.
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apnews.com Top stories ·
Trump administration makes another appeal to the Supreme Court to allow mail ballot restrictions
The Trump administration is renewing its appeal to the Supreme Court after a federal judge blocked new restrictions on mail ballots ahead of the midterms.
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uclabruins.com Top stories ·
Postgame Notes - UCLA at California
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komu.com Top stories ·
Lawmakers, voters file federal complaint to halt Missouri congressional map switch
Two Missouri lawmakers and two Missouri voters filed a federal complaint over the state's congressional map on Friday.
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scmp.com Top stories ·
Junior Chinese customs officer killed in mudslide 4 days into job deeply moves public
Her younger sister shares a touching memory online, recalling Li’s promise to take parents to Beijing during next Spring Festival holiday.
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euronews.com Top stories ·
STIHL chief calls for longer hours without extra pay in reform push
In an opinion piece for Euronews, Dr Nikolas Stihl, chairman of world-leading chainsaw maker STIHL, calls for reforms including a 40-hour working week without extra pay to safeguard Germany's prosperity and welfare state.
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oklahoman.com Top stories ·
NASCAR Cup Series at Darlington: Starting lineup, TV schedule for today's race
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season continues with the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on Sunday. See the starting lineup here for today's race.
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UCLA shows resolve in beating Cal in coach Bob Chesney’s debut
BERKELEY – It was a revival of “Pac-12 After Dark,” with all the required craziness. Plenty of offense. Huge momentum shifts one way, then the other. Just when it seemed like UCLA had lost its mojo…
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Nepal flood survivor's family in China relieved after days of anxious waiting
Lu Haitao’s family can finally breathe a sigh of relief after the Chinese man's rescue from a tunnel that protected him from the Nepal flooding.
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sciencealert.com Top stories ·
Scientists Discover a Serious Problem With Sleep Trackers
If you have a bad night of sleep and wake up feeling unrefreshed, your sleep tracker may offer little indication as to why.
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President Trump debuts new brown hairdo — and people are shocked
President Trump’s iconic hairdo has seemingly entered its dark age.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Karmelo Anthony seeks $250K for murder appeal as questions persist over family’s previous $634K fundraiser
Karmelo Anthony's family launches a new $250,000 GiveSendGo appeal fund after a previous campaign raised nearly $634,000 and sparked spending questions.
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sfchronicle.com Top stories ·
Cal’s season opens with some thrills, but ultimately a loss to UCLA
In head coach Tosh Lupoi's debut Saturday, the Cal football team held its own with UCLA into the fourth quarter, when the Bruins struck for three touchdowns to claim a victory at Memorial Stadium.
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theglobeandmail.com Top stories ·
Globe editorial: The right kind of retaliation to Donald Trump’s tariffs
Retaliatory tariffs will harm Canada’s economy, but they could underscore the harms of the President’s trade war in the upcoming midterm elections
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bostonglobe.com Top stories ·
Finding impartial jurors if Lindsay Clancy goes on trial again will be a ‘painstaking’ process, experts say - The Boston Globe
It’s possible another group of 12 men and women could serve as impartial jurors, experts say, even after the case crescendoed into an all-out national media circus.
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vulture.com Top stories ·
Robert Pattinson Hopes Chris Hansen Can See Primetime as a Compliment
“I mean, obviously I hope he likes the movie.”
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timesofindia.indiatimes.com Top stories ·
Nepali family had begun funeral rituals for 64-year-old Chandrika Shrestha thinking she has died in the devastating floods; then she was found buried under mud but alive on the 11th day
VIDEO | Nepal: A woman, Chandrika Shrestha, rescued alive today from flood-hit Betrawati.(Source: Armed Police Force)(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/d8jp61yd2p) pic.twitter.com/doWk9LkJV1
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bgr.com Top stories ·
5 Cheaper Android Phones To Try Instead Of The Google Pixel 11 - BGR
Previous-generation flagship phones are still excellent and now they go for cheaper. That includes the Google Pixel 10 and Samsung Galaxy S25.
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thedailybeast.com Top stories ·
Trump, 80, Sparks Confusion With Dramatic New Hairdo
The president’s latest look has sparked fresh questions about what, exactly, is happening on top of his head.
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cbssports.com Top stories ·
Was Western Michigan robbed? Evidence, rules expert question decision to give Michigan one more second
Officials restored one second to the clock after an incomplete pass, allowing Bryce Underwood to find JJ Buchanan for a 47-yard score to salvage Kyle Whittingham's debut
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npr.org Top stories ·
Whatever happened to kindness? Spoiler alert: Our readers prove it's alive and well
We asked readers to share stories about a moment of kindness involving a stranger. Here are some of their heartwarming anecdotes.
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alaskasnewssource.com Top stories ·
State reverses course, puts Treg Taylor back in Alaska’s governor race
Dahlstrom says she can’t rely on APOC’s disclosure findings without a process that holds up for every candidate.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Woman involved in Denver hit-and-run incident believes driver who struck her vehicle was Barry Morphew
A woman involved in a hit-and-run incident in Denver last week believes the driver who struck her vehicle was Barry Morphew, the man currently charged with murdering his wife Suzanne Morphew.
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sports.yahoo.com Top stories ·
NASCAR starting lineup for Cup race at Darlington in September 2026
Check out the NASCAR Cup Series starting lineup for the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on Sunday night in September 2026.
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German region votes in election that could bring first far-right state government to power
An eastern German region is voting in an election that could bring to power the first far-right state government in the nation’s post-World War II history.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Machete-wielding MS-13 gangster wanted for murder walks free after Biden-appointed judge releases him: DHS
A convicted MS-13 killer known as "La Bruja" or "the witch" is free in California after a federal judge ruled ICE held him without a required bond hearing for five months.
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si.com Top stories ·
Former AEW Star Andy "The Butcher" Williams Dead at 48
Andy "The Butcher" Williams has passed away at the age of 48. TMZ was the first to report the news Sunday morning, after the former AEW star collapsed in the ri
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Hurricane Lowell nears Hawaii. Latest forecast, storm impacts
Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Hawaii, bringing heavy rain, dangerous surf, flooding risks and possible tropical storm conditions.
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kvoa.com Top stories ·
Unruly, disruptive Tucson man taken off diverted flight no longer has a job
TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - News 4 Tucson has confirmed a disruptive American Airlines passenger who was duct-taped to his seat and restrained with flexible handcuffs Thursday night is from Tucson.