Press review · Monday, 29 June 2026
29 June 2026
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Pedicures and a pair of socks: sailors from USS Abraham Lincoln go wild in party resort of Pattaya
Despite the fame of its red light district, many sailors from the USS Abraham Lincoln opt for the ‘simple stuff’ like socks, decent food and some pampering
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npr.org Top stories ·
Trump administration pushes to remove tax exemption for private colleges with DEI policies
The Trump administration is proposing a rule that would strip private schools and colleges of their tax-exempt status if they provide targeted help to students based on their race.
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wral.com Top stories ·
Lombardi out as UNC investigators probe allegations of drug use, sex among players, staff
Lawyers investigating UNC football questioned people about allegations involving assistant Steve Belichick and, separately, about a possible sexual relationship between at least one employee and at least one player, people familiar with the probe tell WRAL. GM Michael Lombardi resigned Thursday.
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Nepal-Tibet flash flood: Two workers pulled alive from hydropower tunnel nine days after disaster
Officials said the workers were safely rescued from tunnels that were at a depth of 170 metres
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notus.org Top stories ·
A Democratic Reckoning on Data Centers Is Coming
The issue of limiting new facilities is becoming a central flashpoint in the midterms, but the top House Democrat is avoiding specifics.
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abc7.com Top stories ·
Pregnant woman declared brain dead, sister wounded in Canoga Park shooting
A family is devastated after a shooting in Canoga Park left one woman brain dead and her sister wounded, according to family.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
I met Gloria Steinem at 19—with just 4 words, she taught me a life-changing lesson about power
Leadership expert and author Erica Dhawan reveals the enduring lesson from Gloria Steinem that informs her work and life today.
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london-now.co.uk Top stories ·
The concert guide every KATSEYE fan needs before The O2 shows
KATSEYE are bringing THE WILDWORLD TOUR to London's The O2. Here's everything you need to know about timings, tickets, merchandise and…
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pbs.org Top stories ·
Proud of their oil, Venezuelans view major U.S. stake in their reserves as a surrender
A troubled nation’s pride took a bruising last week when acting President Delcy Rodríguez agreed to give the United States control of roughly one-fifth of Venezuela’s oil reserves – the largest in the world.
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pagesix.com Top stories ·
Exclusive | ‘Wheel of Fortune’ announcer Jim Thornton was questioned by cops for accidentally visiting inappropriate site on airplane
The voice actor was suspended from the game show as Sony investigates the airplane incident, which occurred on May 14.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
DOJ asks Supreme Court to allow Trump’s USPS action on mail-in ballots to proceed ahead of midterm elections
The appeal came shortly before a federal judge was set to decide whether to issue an injunction blocking requirements dictating how mail-in ballots are sent.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
"Supersized" El Niño's harshest weather still ahead, including extreme heat, drought, floods, U.N. warns
A new forecast predicts with almost 100% certainty that El Niño will remain in place until early 2027, peaking later this year.
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covers.com Top stories ·
College Football Moneyline Picks Today: Week 1
Get my college football moneyline picks for Week 1, featuring predictions for San Jose State vs. Eastern Michigan, Clemson vs. LSU, and more.
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cnet.com Top stories ·
The Weirdest and Wackiest Tech We Found at IFA 2026 - CNET
From AI intimate companions to a smartphone for your dog, here’s what raised our eyebrows the most at this year’s IFA.
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statesman.com Top stories ·
Tesla unveils Cybercab robotaxi at Austin event: Live updates
Elon Musk was expected to provide new details on the purpose-built robotaxi during a launch event at ACL Live. So far, few have been heard.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
GOP candidate gets busted allegedly trying to plant drugs on his political rival
Thomas Ross allegedly conspired to plant cocaine and Adderall in his Republican rival's purse, but his campaign manager wore a wire for the FBI.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Pig kidney works in human body for 271 days - is this the future of organ transplants?
A man has lived for a record nine months with a transplanted pig kidney while waiting for a human transplant.
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scarletknights.com Top stories ·
Game 1: Football vs. UMass - Rutgers University Athletics
Rutgers University Athletics
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cbssports.com Top stories ·
UMass snaps 16-game losing streak with 37-21 upset of Rutgers
Pop Watson III threw three touchdown passes, and the Minutemen capitalized on five Dylan Lonergan turnovers to reward former coordinator Joe Harasymiak against the Scarlet Knights.
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American automakers urge Congress to ban Chinese vehicle sales in the U.S.
Chinese cars can collect and send consumer and vehicle data to Beijing, U.S. automaker group warns in calling for a ban on sales.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Officials identify victims killed, officers injured in Minneapolis apartment shooting
Minnesota officials identified the two civilians killed and the Minneapolis police officers injured during Wednesday’s deadly apartment shooting.
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
Rutgers 'celebrates' devastating loss to UMass with postgame fireworks show
Rutgers added insult to its own injury with a fireworks show following its season opening loss to UMass.
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npr.org Top stories ·
New proposal may strip tax-exempt status from schools offering race-based preferences
The Treasury Department is proposing a new rule that would take away tax-exempt status from schools and colleges that offer any race-based preferences. It's another escalation in the Trump administration's efforts to reshape diversity in education.
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variety.com Top stories ·
Miley Cyrus Leads a Steamy Dance Floor Revolution With New Single and Video for ‘Bass Persuades’
Miley Cyrus guns for the dance floor with 'Bass Persuades,' the title track off her upcoming 10th album.
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ksl.com Top stories ·
Musk launches steering-wheel-free taxi service in bet riders lose 'no control' fears and hop inside
Elon Musk sent dozens of self-driving Cybercabs without steering wheels or brake pedals onto the streets of Austin, Texas, on Thursday, betting that Americans will overcome their fears of rides with
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rawstory.com Top stories ·
John Fetterman blew off paralyzed vets and children's hospital amid rightward drift: WSJ
Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) brushed off paralyzed veterans and a children's hospital while cash from a prominent conservative donor came in amid his rightward drift.According to a Thursday report by the Wall Street Journal, Fetterman canceled on three paralyzed military veterans who traveled from rur...
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Suno Kills Controversial Mary J. Blige Ad Where She Seems to Endorse the AI Music Generator (EXCLUSIVE)
Mary J. Blige received a torrent of online abuse for a Suno ad where she seemed to endorse the platform — however, the deal was not authorized.
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Two people rescued from Nepal hydropower tunnel more than a week after flash flood
More than 1,200 people have been killed and 5,000 others are missing in the flashflood that hit a Nepal-Tibet border area.
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mmafighting.com Top stories ·
Khamzat Chimaev reacts to rumored Nassourdine Imavov vs. Sean Strickland title fight
Khamzat Chimaev has been champing at the bit for another fight against Sean Strickland
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Miley Cyrus Drops Last Name, Prompting Dad Billy Ray to Publicly Defend the Change: ‘Family Means More Than Ever Now’
Miley Cyrus has dropped her last name ahead of releasing new album 'Bass Persuades.' Her dad, Billy Ray Cyrus, is in support.
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Volkswagen board approves plan to cut another 50,000 jobs
The group - which includes Audi, Porsche, Skoda as well as the VW brand - plans to cut a total of 100,000 by 2030.
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abcnews.com Top stories ·
Musk launches steering-wheel-free taxi service
Elon Musk sent dozens of self-driving Cybercabs missing steering wheels and brake pedals onto Austin, Texas, streets Thursday in a bet Americans will get over their fears of “no control” rides and hop inside
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Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez files motion for guilty plea in Indianapolis stabbing incident
It wasn't immediately clear what charges Sanchez was pleading guilty to, but he is facing a felony battery charge and several misdemeanors, including unlawful entry of a motor vehicle and public intoxication.
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sports.yahoo.com Top stories ·
Clippers Could Get Another Punishment For Kawhi Leonard Drama
The Los Angeles Clippers are literally paying the price for allegedly breaking league rules. Kawhi Leonard receiving extra money off the books to break NBA salary cap rules led to the Clippers losing five future first-round draft picks and many people involved getting fines. However, it turns out more punishments could be dished out as […] The post Clippers Could Get Another Punishment For Kawhi Leonard Drama appeared first on HEAVY.
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businessinsider.com Top stories ·
Volkswagen plans 50,000 more job cuts amid biggest overhaul in its history
Volkswagen, the world's second-largest automaker, is trying to get more nimble. It's planning huge job cuts as Chinese automakers step up competition.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Maryland’s top court allows Democratic-backed congressional redistricting measure on November ballot
The decision is a notable victory for Democrats, who are trying to counter a Republican redistricting movement pushed by President Donald Trump.
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foxweather.com Top stories ·
Major Hurricane Lowell could follow eerily similar track to the worst hurricane in Hawaii's history
Major Hurricane Lowell, currently passing south of Hawaii, is forecast to turn northward over the weekend, following a track eerily similar to that of 1992’s Hurricane Iniki, the most devastating storm in the state’s history.
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mprnews.org Top stories ·
Officials ID suspect, 2 killed in mass shooting at Minneapolis apartment complex
What began as an apparent custody handoff of a child ended in a mass shooting Wednesday in Minneapolis that left three people dead, including the shooter, state investigators said Thursday as they provided new details on what happened.
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Pablo Torre Sounds Off on the NBA’s Historic Ruling Against the Clippers, Kawhi Leonard and ESPN — and Teases His Next Big Sports Investigation
“Pablo Torre Finds Out” host on the NBA’s historic ruling against the Clippers, Kawhi Leonard’s slap on the wrist and ESPN undermining his reporting.
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Nick Kyrgios cleared to return to tennis after accepting one-month ban for positive cocaine test
Nick Kyrgios is eligible to return to tennis after accepting a one-month ban for testing positive for cocaine.
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cbssports.com Top stories ·
Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez to plead guilty in Indianapolis stabbing case
Sanchez and the victim are also working to resolve their civil dispute
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Russia may force more men to fight in Ukraine as military faces heavy losses
With Russian military losses estimated at some 40,000 a month, there are signs the Kremlin is preparing for the possibility of a much broader call-up, perhaps after parliamentary elections later this month. Special correspondent Simon Ostrovsky reports.
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hollywoodreporter.com Top stories ·
George Lucas Says Long-Delayed $1 Billion Museum “Almost Broke My Will”
The 'Star Wars' creator made a surprise appearance at a press preview of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, opening Sept. 22 in Los Angeles — and acknowledged his contentious relationship with the media.
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gameinformer.com Top stories ·
Xbox Announces Monthly Hour Limits To Cloud Gaming Are Coming In
Game Pass subscribers can now only use cloud gaming for a limited number of hours each month. - Game Informer
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dallasnews.com Top stories ·
Trump again appeals to Supreme Court on mail-voting restrictions with midterm elections looming
The Thursday appeal comes after a federal judge in Boston blocked Trump’s executive order for now.
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nbcsports.com Top stories ·
49ers land in Melbourne ahead of next week's game vs. Rams
The 49ers are Down Under, having landed in Australia.
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Jalen Duren May Benefit Most From Clippers Kawhi Punishment
The Los Angeles Clippers will need to find creative ways to improve the team after the NBA stripped away all first-round draft picks for the foreseeable future. Kawhi Leonard allegedly getting paid more money under the table to circumvent the salary cap led to the Clippers receiving one of the harshest punishments in league history. […] The post Jalen Duren May Benefit Most From Clippers Kawhi Punishment appeared first on HEAVY.
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theverge.com Top stories ·
Nvidia will officially bring DLSS 5 to older GPUs — but won’t give gamers full control
The cat is out of the bag.
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democracydocket.com Top stories ·
Maryland Supreme Court upholds Democrats' redistricting plan
Should voters approve the measure upheld by the court, it would clear the way for state Democrats to redraw congressional maps for the 2028 election.
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apnews.com Top stories ·
Justice Department pardon lawyer who says she was fired in dispute over Mel Gibson's gun rights sues
A former Justice Department pardon attorney who says she was fired after she refused to recommend the restoration of actor Mel Gibson’s gun rights has sued over her termination.