Press review · Monday, 29 June 2026
29 June 2026
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abc7chicago.com Top stories ·
Enes Kanter Freedom files federal lawsuit against Chicago Sky after ejection, ban
Enes Kanter Freedom has filed a federal lawsuit against the Chicago Sky, the owners of Wintrust Arena and the City of Chicago after he was banned following an altercation with Sky player Natasha Cloud. It claims his First Amendment rights were violated.
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mlb.com Top stories ·
Ohtani not in lineup day after going 0-for-4 with 4 K's, questionable for tonight
LOS ANGELES -- Shohei Ohtani has not looked like himself at the plate for a while, but a concerning 0-for-4, four-strikeout performance on Wednesday night led to the Dodgers keeping the two-way superstar out of the starting lineup for Thursday night's finale against the Cardinals. Ohtani is considered day to
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sports.yahoo.com Top stories ·
What to watch: College football Week 1 viewer's guide
The official start to the 2026 college football season is here.
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azure.microsoft.com Top stories ·
GPT-6 Astra: Frontier intelligence for work, now available in Microsoft Foundry| Microsoft Azure Blog
GPT-6 Astra, OpenAI's newest frontier model, begins rolling out through the Microsoft Foundry Limited Access Program, with availability expanding to participating customers.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
At least 4 candidates under consideration for Army secretary, sources say
President Donald Trump has been briefed on some of the contenders, including the Army’s chief financial officer, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is expected to push for the Pentagon’s top spokesperson, sources say.
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vulture.com Top stories ·
Everything Alix Earle Says About ‘Toxic’ Alex Cooper in ‘Earle Meets World’
Even though she waits until the end of the season to address the beef, Earle doesn’t mince words when it comes to her public nemesis.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Trapped Nepal workers pulled alive from tunnel 9 days after deadly flooding, raising hope for more rescues
Two workers were pulled alive from a Nepal hydropower tunnel nine days after catastrophic floods, and one rescued man says more people are trapped inside.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Lindsay Clancy jury risks mistrial on 7th day of deliberations after 2 deadlock notes
Friday morning kicked off with the defense filing a motion to the judge asking to end sidebars for the remainder of the trial and to conduct all proceedings in open court.
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si.com Top stories ·
Retired NFL Players Open Up About Concussions: ‘Yeah, I Have CTE. It’s Almost 100% Positive.’
Matt Verderame speaks to 10 former players, including four Hall of Famers, about head trauma, health care and life after football.
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zdnet.com Top stories ·
Buy the iPhone 17 or wait for iPhone 18? My advice after years of phone reviews - ZDNET
With Apple scheduled to unveil the new iPhone 18 series next week, ask yourself these questions if you're considering an upgrade.
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abcnews.com Top stories ·
Hiring blew past expectations in August, jobs report shows
A jobs report on Friday provided a key gauge of the U.S. economy as shoppers weather elevated inflation and central bankers weigh a possible interest rate hike.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
OpenAI agents hijacked German website in previously undisclosed AI breakout
Companies are racing to build increasingly autonomous agents capable of carrying out complex, valuable tasks, yet evidence is mounting that those systems may also learn to bend rules.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Russian drone strikes Ukraine’s security services HQ, says Zelenskyy – Europe live
Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported a Russian drone hit the headquarter of the security service of Ukraine, in Kyiv
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thedailybeast.com Top stories ·
Battleground Republicans Send Trump Team an Embarrassing Message
Even in districts he won by double digits, vulnerable Republicans are quietly telling the president’s team to stay away this fall.
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breakingthenews.net Top stories ·
Sybiha: We expect fresh dynamics in talks from US
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Friday that Kyiv expects a
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Italian Grand Prix: Charles Leclerc leads Lewis Hamilton in first practice
Charles Leclerc leads Lewis Hamilton in first practice at the Italian Grand Prix to start the weekend off on a positive note for Ferrari.
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
US envoys headed to Russia and Ukraine to relaunch mediation
The return of Washington's negotiators raises hope of progress towards a settlement to end Moscow's war on Ukraine.
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For Gloria Steinem, fashion was about much more than aesthetics
In an era when feminists were stereotyped as unattractive, the pioneering writer’s style created a Trojan horse
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
THC drinks could soon be harder to find as Congress delays hemp ban again
THC drinks are booming as an alcohol alternative, but a looming federal crackdown is squeezing makers, distributors and consumers.
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pbs.org Top stories ·
Live Updates: Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial deliberations apparently stuck 11-1
A deadlocked jury returns Friday for the seventh day of deliberations in the Lindsay Clancy trial, a day after the jury’s foreperson told the judge a single juror won’t follow the court’s instructions about reasonable doubt.
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volkswagen-group.com Top stories ·
Supervisory Board approves Future Plan 2030: A strong signal for Volkswagen Group
Today, the Supervisory Board of the Volkswagen Group unanimously approved the Executive Board’s Future Plan 2030. As the automotive industry and its markets undergo their fastest and most fundamental shift to date, it enables the Volkswagen Group to pave the way for sustainable long-term success. The Future Plan 2030 sets the stage to make the Volkswagen Group and its brands stronger, more competitive and better positioned for the future. The Executive Board will now jointly drive the necessary measures, collaborating with the brands, subsidiaries and employee representatives.
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wbrz.com Top stories ·
LSU president says school will respect eligibility decision, says college football doesn't deserve ambiguity
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Greg Schiano firmly on hot seat after Rutgers’ embarrassing Week 1 loss to UMass
Rutgers allowed UMAss to snap a 16-game losing streak in a dreadful showing. What does that mean for the coach's future?
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Caitlin Clark not in Team USA's starting 5 for FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup opener vs China
Caitlin Clark began the FIBA Women's World Cup coming off the bench for Team USA, as Kara Lawson went with two veterans options, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young, instead.
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‘I’m used to doing the impossible’: George Lucas unveils new LA museum – what’s its story?
Spaceship-shaped gallery, featuring works from Banksy, Norman Rockwell and Frida Kahlo, is devoted to ‘visual storytelling’ – and is finally ready to open
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Nepal rescuers try to reach dozens trapped in tunnel after two pulled out alive
More than 1,300 people have died and thousands are missing, but rescuers' hopes have risen after finding survivors in a tunnel.
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status.news Top stories ·
Bartiromo’s Fox Betrayal
Fox News offered no explanation for Maria Bartiromo’s abrupt firing. But Status has learned what happened behind the scenes, and why it put the longtime host at odds with her own network.
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Xbox to limit cloud gaming to 15 hours a month for Game Pass users
Xbox said the limits were due to the rising cost of cloud gaming, and would allow it to invest more in its performance
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Gas prices are surging just before Labor Day, as diesel hits an all-time high
Diesel hit a record of $5.85 a gallon Friday, eclipsing its prior mark of $5.81, set in June 2022.
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🏈 Y! Sports AM: LSU vs. SEC
LSU is now free to roster ex-NFL players this season. Will the Tigers actually do it?
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thedailybeast.com Top stories ·
Trump Melts Down Over Fox Host’s Crushing Exit
The president called the fired host a “true warrior.”
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Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese’s Viral Video Footage Triggers Wave Of Emotions Before Team USA’s FIBA World Cup Opener vs China
Angel Reese’s viral taunting gesture towards Caitlin Clark when Reese’s LSU Tigers beat Clark’s Iowa Hawkeyes in 2023 ignited a rivalry perhaps never seen in the WNBA in recent years. However, when it comes to Team USA, there is simply one goal: Get that fifth straight World Cup while putting all personal rivalries aside.
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variety.com Top stories ·
Alix Earle’s Inane Netflix Reality Show ‘Earle Meets World’ Is Like Watching Paint Dry: TV Review
TikTok influencer Alix Earle's Netflix reality show 'Earle Meets World' is a flat attempt at 'Kardashians'-style family farce.
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Reform UK officials step down as new funding scandal hits far-right party
Resignations come after documentary alleges party arranged for overseas company to fund polling.
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dw.com Top stories ·
Romania indicts Andrew Tate for trafficking minors
The social media influencer has also been indicted for money laundering and sex with a minor. His brother Tristan has been indicted for complicity.
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apnews.com Top stories ·
Vance says Iran fight isn't a 'war' as Trump tries to navigate unpopular conflict as election nears
Vice President JD Vance says he wouldn't call the U.S. conflict with Iran a “war,” despite recent escalations.
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pagesix.com Top stories ·
Alix Earle goes after ‘sick and twisted’ Alex Cooper in scathing text message
In her new show, “Earle Meets World,” the influencer addresses her feud with the Unwell Network founder for the first time.
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Lindsay Clancy trial latest: Court to resume - follow live
Tensions flared in court on Thursday after Clancy's defence team asked for a juror to be removed.
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theconversation.com Top stories ·
A record-shattering El Niño is almost here. Here’s what that means for the world’s weather
It threatens to compound the worst effects of climate change.
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South Korea pushes back on reports it is readying Hormuz deployment amid US pressure
Seoul reportedly seeking parliamentary approval to send military assets to Middle East but president’s office plays down claims
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theadvocate.com Top stories ·
SEC sues LSU as Greg Sankey and former NFL athletes seeking eligibility make their cases in court
Take a look at the SEC’s lawsuit against LSU, which was filed the same day a Baton Rouge judge could pave the way for the Tigers to sign ex-NFL players.
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Zelenskyy says foreign airlines suspend Russia flights after Ukrainian warning
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Thursday that the first airlines had begun suspending flights to Russian airports.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
U.S. payrolls rose 162,000 in August, much more than expected; unemployment rate at 4.1%
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 53,000 in August while the unemployment rate held at 4.1%, according to the Dow Jones consensus.
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foxbusiness.com Top stories ·
Popular squishy toys recalled over potentially deadly water bead hazard
More than 15,000 popular squeeze toys containing water beads face recalls as federal regulators warned of choking and death hazards for children.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Amazon’s Labor Day sale has deals up to 78% on Shark, Brooks, Stanley and more — but they’ll be gone in 5 days
The online retailer is adding new deals every day of the holiday weekend, and hosting flash sales on some of the most popular products.
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independent.co.uk Top stories ·
Trump to use $400M Qatari jet despite security concerns
The decision comes after Trump said in July that the plane would be taken out of service and ‘maxed out’ with additional security upgrades
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Europe targeted by spiralling campaign of sabotage and Russia is the chief suspect
Germany has blamed Russia for an attack on Leipzig airport but there has been a series of suspicious incidents elsewhere.
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Argentina’s Milei threatens sanctions as he refocuses on Falklands
Argentina's president accused of political machinations as he eyes shifting US stance on Las Malvinas.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Two trapped workers are pulled alive from Nepal tunnel more than a week after deadly floods
“I can’t explain what we are feeling at the moment. We are just grateful to God,” said the brother of one of the rescued workers. Hundreds of other hydropower workers remain missing.
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arstechnica.com Top stories ·
Nearly impossible? How Fairphone built the ethical, repairable Fairphone Gen 6+.
Fairphone's CTO explains how and why the Dutch company builds a different kind of smartphone.