Press review · Monday, 29 June 2026
29 June 2026
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
‘Astronomical’ fuel price surge hits farmers in UK and US
Intensification of Middle East conflict and ongoing Russian export ban sees diesel prices rise 10% in less than a week
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katu.com Top stories ·
Deadly Chelan Hills Fire suspect held on $1 million bail
The man accused of starting the deadly Chelan Hills wildfire this summer will stay behind bars, for now, on a $1 million bond.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
After renewed US-Iran strikes - how could the conflict end?
Three experts give their BBC their thoughts on whether an imminent end to the conflict is likely.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow Postal Service rules on mail ballots
The Justice Department asked the Supreme Court to intervene in an ongoing legal battle over U.S. Postal Service rules for mail ballots just weeks before the November midterm elections.
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foxbusiness.com Top stories ·
OpenAI unveils GPT-6 Astra with major advances in AI capabilities: 'Now in the AGI era'
The new GPT-6 Astra AI model is rolling out first to enterprise users and can complete computer tasks, create documents and assist with coding.
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apnews.com Top stories ·
US diesel prices hit a record high of $5.85 on average as the Iran war disrupts the flow of fuel
Diesel has hit a new record price in the U.S., soaring to an average of $5.85 a gallon for the first time ever.
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Trump names Adam Telle as acting Army secretary following the departure of Driscoll
President Donald Trump has named Adam Telle as the acting Army secretary following the departure of Dan Driscoll amid widespread reports of tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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deseret.com Top stories ·
2 years after her Olympic infamy, Raygun is talking about it
Rachael "Raygun" Gunn is the subject of a new Netflix documentary, "Untold Raygun: Breaking Badly."
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hollywoodreporter.com Top stories ·
Paul Schrader Doesn’t Need Your Permission
With 'The Basics of Philosophy,' the iconic filmmaker, now 80, continues one of the most astounding late-career runs in Hollywood history.
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chicago.suntimes.com Top stories ·
Horoscope for Friday, September 04, 2026
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Volkswagen jumps 6% on plans to cut 50,000 jobs amid tariffs, China competition
Volkswagen shares jumped on Friday after it announced plans to slash a further 50,000 jobs as part of its transformation plan.
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White House website debuts 5 retro arcade video games that promote Trump's agenda
The White House website has unveiled Arcade, a collection of five low-resolution video games that promote different aspects of President Donald Trump’s agenda.
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Minister tells Brits to stock up on days of supplies after ‘supersize’ El Niño warning
Exclusive: Angela Eagle urges UK citizens to be ‘a bit more resilient’ as they plan for national emergencies
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npr.org Top stories ·
2 trapped workers rescued from a hydropower tunnel 9 days after Nepal floods
Officials say rescuers in Nepal have pulled two workers alive from a tunnel Friday during an ongoing operation. The rescues come nine days after the Aug. 26 floods.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Trump names Adam Telle as acting Army secretary following the departure of Driscoll
Telle will be overseeing the nation’s largest fighting force at a time when the U.S. is still engaged in conflict with Iran and significant Army forces are stationed in the Middle East.
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hindustantimes.com Top stories ·
When is John Fetterman up for reelection? Questions rise over senator’s future after damning report on work
Sen. John Fetterman faces scrutiny over disengagement from Senate duties amid concerns about his reelection in 2028.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Stock futures mixed as traders await August jobs report: Live updates
The three major averages are heading for a winning week as traders await the August payrolls report.
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independent.co.uk Top stories ·
Sailors on USS Abraham Lincoln describe ‘the worst deployment’ as they dock
While in the resort town of Pattaya, some service members expressed that their main priority was FaceTiming their loved ones
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Athletic investigation finds Dianna Russini-Mike Vrabel ties violated standards
The NFL reporter resigned from the outlet after fallout from the publication of photos of her and the Patriots coach at an Arizona resort this spring
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npr.org Top stories ·
The price of diesel hits a record high
The price of diesel has reached an all-time high, a result of the war in Iran and Ukraine's attacks on Russian refineries. That will matter across the supply chain.
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wsmv.com Top stories ·
Tennessee student charged after ‘Cat in the Hat’ AI threat investigation. Here’s what we know
Officials said the “Cat in the Hat” trend involves AI-generated videos and images showing the Dr. Seuss character appearing to lurk near homes, schools and other locations.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Trump administration proposes stripping tax-exempt status from schools using race-based programs
The Trump administration proposed new regulations to strip the tax-exempt status of private schools if they offer targeted programs supporting specific racial groups.
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wenatcheeworld.com Top stories ·
Bail set at $1 million for Chelan Hills Fire suspect
A Douglas County judge Thursday set bail at $1 million in the case of 18-year-old Michael Yakimov of Kent, who was arrested as the primary suspect of starting the 10,000-acre
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nypost.com Top stories ·
California could get a rare tropical rain hit from Hurricane Marie as Pacific erupts with 3 storms
The storm is predicted to eventually weaken but its moisture could still make the trip.
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bleacherreport.com Top stories ·
Watch 'Baby Gronk' Score 4 TDs, Total 250 Yards in Trending Videos from 8th Grade Debut
Madden San Miguel, also known as "Baby Gronk," recently made his eighth grade football debut.
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nbcsports.com Top stories ·
Dianna Russini responds to internal review by The Athletic
On Thursday, The Athletic published the long-awaited report of its internal investigation regarding the work of former NFL Insider Dianna Russini.
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Man jailed over ‘Texas Killing Fields’ murder decades after dozens of bodies found
Most of the homicides tied to the ‘Texas Killing Fields’ remain unsolved
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galvnews.com Top stories ·
Jurors give Killing Fields suspect the maximum sentence
The 20-year sentence came a day after the jury found Elmore, 61, guilty of manslaughter, bringing one of the cases connected to the area known as the Texas Killing Fields
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euronews.com Top stories ·
Two US sailors removed from Thai resort town after drunken brawl
The USS Abraham Lincoln's arrival has drawn global media interest after reports of deteriorating living conditions on board after more than 280 days at sea.
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2 trapped workers rescued from a hydropower tunnel 9 days after Nepal floods
Rescuers in Nepal have pulled two workers alive from a hydropower tunnel, raising hopes of reaching a dozen others believed to be trapped nine days after catastrophic floods devastated towns and swept away villages.
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John Turturro Was Given a Rare Leading Film Role. Now He’s in the Running for His First-Ever Oscar Nod
The beloved character actor is a marvel in ‘The Only Living Pickpocket in New York,’ which drew upon his rich screen history: "I was appreciative to have a beautiful part like that."
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tvline.com Top stories ·
Big Brother Decides Its First Season 28 Juror In Week 8 Eviction — Did An Icon Get The Boot? - TVLine
The Big Brother 28 jury officially has its first member — did Lala, Taylor, or Devens leave the house on Thursday night?
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Falkland Islands: Donald Trump hints US would not back UK over Argentina
The US president says the UK was not "there to help me" in his ongoing war with Iran.
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Argentina's Milei escalates Falklands dispute, seizing on Trump comments and oil tensions
Argentine President Javier Milei is escalating his country’s dispute with Britain over the Falkland Islands.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Before 5-year-old’s death, parents had a history of child abuse charges and drugs
John Herb Hayes III, 70, and Geordyn Nichole Hayes, 31, face charges of placing a child at risk or willfully abandoning a child in connection with Saylor Hayes’ death.
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wwnytv.com Top stories ·
Horse-slaughter pipeline: North Country arrest was historic moment
When state police stopped a truck allegedly carrying slaughter-bound horses in St. Lawrence County Wednesday, it was a historic moment for animal rights advocates who’ve been trying to shut down interstate pipelines.
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foxweather.com Top stories ·
Major Hurricane Lowell poised for dramatic turn toward Hawaii, raising threat of direct impact
Powerful Hurricane Lowell is forecast to turn sharply toward Hawaii, threatening dangerous surf, flooding, heavy rain and strong winds around Labor Day.
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indystar.com Top stories ·
Ex-NFL player, analyst Mark Sanchez to plead guilty in drunken downtown brawl
Mark Sanchez filed a guilty plea Thursday in court and asked the judge to set a sentencing hearing.
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UMass Upsets Rutgers as Massive Underdogs, Snaps Longest Losing Streak in CFB, Final Box Score Stats
Led by a stellar performance from quarterback William Watson III, UMass pulled off a shocking 37-21 upset victory over Rutgers to begin the 2026 college football season at SHI Stadium on Thursday night.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Trump commutes sentence of convicted union leader John ‘Johnny Doc’ Dougherty, lawyer says
Dougherty was convicted in 2023 of bribing a Philadelphia City Council member and embezzling nearly $600,000.
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Steve Irwin's family celebrates 'superhero' dad, 20 years after shock death
The Australian icon was killed in 2006, after a stingray's barb pierced his chest during filming.
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variety.com Top stories ·
Telluride Festival Lineup: ‘The Debut,’ ‘Elsinore’ and ‘Tender Loving Care’ Set for Premieres, Tributes for John Malkovich, Sandra Hüller and Andrew Haigh
Telluride Film Festival lineup includes "The Debut," "Elsinore" and "Tender Loving Care" with tributes for John Malkovich, Sandra Hüller and Andrew Haigh.
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eonline.com Top stories ·
Wheel of Fortune Announcer Jim Thornton Was Allegedly in Pedophile Chat Room on Plane Before Suspension
Following the suspension of Wheel of Fortune announcer Jim Thornton, his lawyer spoke out on claims he was in a pedophile chat room on a flight and denied he’s ever viewed child pornography.
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Rooney and Kate Mara as Horny Sisters Lusting for Orlando Bloom Get 6.5-Minute Venice Standing Ovation for ‘Bucking Fastard’
Werner Herzog’s 'Bucking Fastard,' a drama starring real-life sisters Rooney Mara and Kate Mara, earned a standing ovation at Venice Film Festival.
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Mortgage rates jump to highest level in over a year
The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rose this week to 6.71%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released Thursday. That is up from last week's reading of 6.66%.
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united24media.com Top stories ·
Moscow Airports Go Dark for Second Straight Night After Zelenskyy Warns Airlines to Stay Away From Russia
Vnukovo and Sheremetyevo halted flights for a second night as Zelenskyy warned of rising drone threats to civil aviation over Russian airspace.
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macrumors.com Top stories ·
Six Sleeps Until iPhone 18 Pro: Here's What We Know
We are just six sleeps away from Apple's unveiling of its new-generation iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models, not forgetting its first foldable iPhone. Apple is expected to introduce the devices at its annual iPhone fall event, which is this year carrying the tagline "Surprise and shine". The event takes place on Wednesday, September 9.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Kamala Harris says she 'supports' Dems who don't want her on campaign trail: 'Whatever they need to do to win'
Red state Democrats are reportedly urging former Vice President Kamala Harris to stay far away from their 2026 midterm races, and Harris responded.
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sports.yahoo.com Top stories ·
‘Victim of His Own Greatness’: Dodgers GM Addresses Growing Concern Over Shohei Ohtani
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani is slumping and suffering from a few injuries, and general manager Brandon Gomes detailed the team's plan.
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Trump calls media ‘treasonous scum’ over reports of low Iran war munitions
Comments latest swipe by president against critical media coverage of what experts call troubling shortages.