Press review · Monday, 29 June 2026
29 June 2026
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independent.co.uk Top stories ·
Fox axes Trump favorite Maria Bartiromo ‘effective today’
Rumors linking the former Fox Business host with a new role as Trump’s press secretary have been downplayed
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wvmetronews.com Top stories ·
Justice '100 percent' considering run for governor in 2028 - WV MetroNews
Former governor, U.S. Senator Jim Justice says on MetroNews Talkline he's concerned the state has lost its spark
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stlpr.org Top stories ·
Missouri Supreme Court puts referendum to overturn new congressional map on ballot
The Missouri Supreme Court ruled that the state’s voters will decide the fate of a plan aimed at ousting Democratic Congressman Emanuel Cleaver.
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apnews.com Top stories ·
Iran targets Kuwait in retaliation for US bombardments, and other Mideast news
Iran has fired at Kuwait as part of its retaliation for U.S. bombardments earlier this week. Kuwait's Ministry of Defense reported that air defenses intercepted missiles and drones on Thursday.
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variety.com Top stories ·
John Malkovich Fights Back Tears During 13-Minute Venice Standing Ovation as ‘Wild Horse Nine’ Storms Into Oscar Race
Martin McDonagh’s 'Wild Horse Nine,' a dark comedy starring John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell, earned a standing ovation at Venice Film Festival.
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research.google Top stories ·
A connectomics milestone: Mapping the complete male fruit fly brain
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ms.now Top stories ·
Kamala Harris says she’s OK with some Democrats telling her to stay away in midterms
Kamala Harris says she understands if Democratic candidates don’t want her help on the campaign trail ahead of the midterms.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Work on Trump-backed Triumphal Arch will start in coming weeks, Burgum says
The federal government plans to start excavation over the next two weeks on a massive triumphal arch near Washington, D.C., Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said, a controversial project championed by President Trump.
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sfgate.com Top stories ·
Christian missionaries at Burning Man evicted in the middle of the night
The group alleges that over 600 attendees had "given their lives to Jesus."
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npr.org Top stories ·
Trump asks Supreme Court to lift block on USPS plan to restrict mail voting
The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to lift a temporary block on the U.S. Postal Service plan for President Trump's attempt to restrict mail-in voting for the midterm election.
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Teenager arrested and 5 others sought in deadly July 4 fire in Washington state
An 18-year-old in Washington state has been arrested for the investigation of manslaughter and arson in connection with a deadly July 4 fire, a county sheriff said Thursday.
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thedailybeast.com Top stories ·
Map App Boss Reveals Stunning Surge After Defying Trump
The company’s general manager also responded to the president’s son.
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statnews.com Top stories ·
I’m a reproductive psychiatrist. The Lindsay Clancy trial will cause terrible damage to my field
“The whole of my field has been flattened into a single lazy question: Did the health care system fail her?” writes Jennifer Okwerekwu.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
ICE agent charged with lying about shooting Venezuelan man during crackdown
The ICE officer faces federal charges related to the January shooting in Minnesota.
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Gloria Steinem in her own words on women's rights, abortion politics and being called the B-word
Gloria Steinem shared with Associated Press reporters in interviews and emails her thoughts on the social changes she had witnessed as a leading voice for women, the importance of abortion rights and how to respond when called the B-word.
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clickondetroit.com Top stories ·
Tornado warnings across SE Michigan Thursday have expired -- details here
Tornado warnings issued for several counties in Southeast Michigan Thursday afternoon have expired.
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Maria Bartiromo out at Fox News Media after 12 years
The company did not say why it parted ways with the longtime Fox Business anchor, who is close with President Donald Trump.
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abcnews.com Top stories ·
Trump administration files urgent appeal with Supreme Court over USPS mail-in ballot rules
The Trump administration filed an urgent appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court seeking permission to immediately implement new U.S. Postal Service rules for mail ballots.
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cbssports.com Top stories ·
Georgia AG urges SEC to suspend, expel LSU if school rosters former NFL players
A state judge is set to rule Thursday on whether former NFL players can suit up for LSU as Georgia's attorney general pushes commissioner Greg Sankey to impose severe conference penalties
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abc7.com Top stories ·
1 killed, 4 hurt after car hits pedestrians in parking lot outside Trader Joe's in Fairfax District
Multiple pedestrians were struck by a car in the parking lot of a Trader Joe's grocery store in the Fairfax District.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Lindsay Clancy trial: How the U.K. treats postpartum psychosis in Mother and Baby Units
Britain’s trailblazing maternal mental healthcare program gains attention as the serious psychological condition comes under greater scrutiny.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Iran attacks Kuwait with missiles and drones after US strikes
Iran fired missiles and drones at Kuwait in retaliation for U.S. strikes on Iranian rocket launchers in the Strait of Hormuz earlier in the week.
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
Vance laughs off speculation about Maria Bartiromo for WH press secretary
JD Vance appeared to rule out Maria Bartiromo being named the next White House press secretary. \
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
JD Vance reacts to airstrike that killed four at Iran wedding: ‘Things happen’
US vice-president says he’s ‘extremely skeptical’ of Iran reports when asked whether US was responsible for deaths
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Trump admin targets tax-exempt status at private colleges — threatening a key tax break for donations
The Treasury has proposed regulations that would strip thousands of private schools of their tax-exempt status and threaten a valuable tax break for donations.
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vox.com Top stories ·
The face of American feminism
Gloria Steinem, who died Wednesday at 92, defined feminism in the US. Where will that movement go next?
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thedailybeast.com Top stories ·
Trump’s Secret Plea to Resigning Army Boss Is Leaked
The abrupt exit caps months of behind-the-scenes friction.
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ksl.com Top stories ·
Iran buries victims of reported US wedding attack, fires on Kuwait
Iranian mourners carried caskets on Thursday at a funeral for victims of a U.S. airstrike said to have struck a wedding, as Tehran launched missiles and drones at a U.S. base in Kuwait.
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wenatcheeworld.com Top stories ·
Surveillance footage leads to arrest of alleged Chelan Hills Fire arsonist
A monthslong investigation, consisting of surveillance footage, witness accounts and cellphone videos led the Douglas County Sheriff's Office to arrest 18-year-old Michael Yakimov for starting the Chelan Hills Fire in
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From Bill Gates to Bernie Sanders, most agree the AI arms race is disastrous. Only Europe can make it stop | Alexander Hurst
An EU export ban on Dutch tech giant ASML’s machines could force the pause we all need, says Guardian Europe columnist Alexander Hurst
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Gloria Steinem personified America’s feminist movement | Moira Donegan
The activist made the movement mainstream – and became a receptacle for its hopes and disappointments
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theverge.com Top stories ·
Lenovo’s new MacBook Neo competitor comes in two sizes and seven colors
Going all in on Vibes.
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arcprize.org Top stories ·
OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra on ARC-AGI-3 | ARC Prize
OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra reaches state-of-the-art results on ARC-AGI-3
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Video captures unknown animal that's been randomly attacking people
The animal responsible for the attacks has not been identified, but witnesses say they believe the animal is either a gray fox or a fisher.
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deadline.com Top stories ·
'MobLand' Renewed For Season 3 By Paramount+ With Tom Hardy Returning
Paramount+ has renewed MobLand for a second season. Tom Hardy will return alongside Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren.
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Oscar contender Wild Horse Nine is a fierce attack on the CIA - and may divide US viewers
The new film by Irish director Martin McDonagh stars John Malkovich as a 1970s agent wrestling with his conscience and in danger of spilling secrets. It's a spy yarn with real bite.
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theatlantic.com Top stories ·
The Netherlands Will Never Be Rid of Louisiana Crawfish
What will it take for the Dutch to eat them?
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sports.yahoo.com Top stories ·
The SEC Has Filed An Official Lawsuit Against LSU
The Tigers have been hit with a lawsuit.
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news.bgov.com Top stories ·
House Cancels Two September Session Weeks Ahead of Midterms (1)
The House will no longer vote during the final two weeks of September as previously scheduled, sending lawmakers home early ahead of a competitive midterm election.
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Canadian 'island' appears to vanish and reappear miles away, satellite images show
BBC Verify has used satellite imagery to track the mysterious phenomenon, which has surprised people around the world.
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fortune.com Top stories ·
Treasury proposes stripping tax-exempt status from private colleges with DEI policies | Fortune
Mike Gavin, the president and CEO of Alliance for Higher Education, said the administration is "trying to gaslight the American people into believing that up is down."
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Fox News Media abruptly ousts longtime anchor Maria Bartiromo
Bartiromo had been a host at the network for more than a decade and Fox gave no explanation for the decision
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Syria begins destroying al-Assad-era chemical weapons materials
Syrian authorities undertake first such destruction in over a decade as former government officials face trial.
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npr.org Top stories ·
ICE officer faces federal charges for lying over shooting of Venezuelan immigrant
The charges represent a rare moment of the Justice Department seeking to hold immigration officers accountable.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Lindsay Clancy defense wants juror removed, saying they won’t ‘listen to the law’ amid deadlock
The Massachusetts jury, still deadlocked after six days of deliberations, must decide whether Clancy is criminally responsible in the killing of her three children.
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slate.com Top stories ·
Trump Is About to Get the Mail-Ballot Chaos He’s Been Looking For
This week’s Executive Dysfunction.
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census.gov Top stories ·
By 2060, U.S. Population Will Be Younger Than Almost Half the World’s Countries Despite Continued Growth of Older Adults
Despite slower growth of its older population than other countries, the United States still faces challenges among older adults, like chronic illness.
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wired.com Top stories ·
OpenAI Is About to Release Its First AI Model With ‘Critical’ Cyber Abilities
The company will give select partners early access to its Astra AI model—so they have time to shore up their defenses.
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Hegseth favors Sean Parnell for Army secretary, sources say, but it's unclear who's on Trump's short list
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told people close to him that Sean Parnell would be his top choice for secretary of the Army, several senior officials told CBS News.
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Hillary Clinton, Jill Biden, Oprah Winfrey and others honor Gloria Steinem, who has died at 92
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, first lady Jill Biden, Oprah Winfrey and a slew of celebrities, writers and activists are lauding Gloria Steinem as a revolutionary and inspiring figure.