Press review · Monday, 29 June 2026
29 June 2026
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npr.org Top stories ·
Ex-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and wife seek to end drug charges case on immunity grounds
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife have asked a judge to dismiss the drug trafficking indictment against them on the grounds that they have immunity as the leader and first lady of a foreign country
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federalnewsnetwork.com Top stories ·
House passes short-term funding bill to avoid a shutdown before the election | Federal News Network
The Senate has already overwhelmingly approved the measure, so it now moves to President Donald Trump’s desk for his signature.
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abc15.com Top stories ·
Search continues for missing hiker at the Grand Canyon
As the search continues for a missing hiker, the USGS is explaining more about how the water gauges work that were installed in parts of the South Rim - two were swept away by floodwaters while two other remained active.
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independent.co.uk Top stories ·
Iran war live: Trump labels strikes a ‘love tap’ in bizarre rant after fresh bombings
Fighting between the US and Iran has seen the biggest exchange of fire since July
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washingtonmonthly.com Top stories ·
A Fitting End for Trump’s Gaudy Ballroom
The Obama Presidential Center offers an answer for how to turn Trump’s ballroom into something Washington actually needs.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Trump’s Army secretary hunt takes shape as insiders float potential picks
Sean Parnell and Brian Mast are among names floated to replace Dan Driscoll as Secretary of the Army after his reported clashes with Pete Hegseth.
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bostonglobe.com Top stories ·
Jury in Lindsay Clancy murder trial set to continue deliberating after twice saying they can’t reach a verdict - The Boston Globe
The jury has twice informed the judge that they could not come to a unanimous verdict. They have deliberated for about 30 hours.
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lohud.com Top stories ·
MapQuest keeps Lake Ontario name despite executive order
MapQuest will not rename Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' despite a new executive order from President Trump.
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variety.com Top stories ·
Theo James Steps Into His Michael Corleone Era for a Darker, More Sinister ‘The Gentlemen’ Season 2: TV Review
In the second season of Guy Ritchie's enticing gangster thriller, Eddie goes scrotched earth to get the things that he feeels he's owed.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Gloria Steinem: An icon of American feminism
The trailblazing feminist spoke out for the legalisation of abortion, same-sex marriage and equal pay for women - but her activism was not without backlash.
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Carla Jeffery: 'Beautiful, vibrant' Disney star dies at 33
Jeffery was known for playing cheerleader Bree in 2018 Disney Channel movie Zombies and two sequels.
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nytimes.com Top stories ·
Mark Cuban congratulates Pablo Torre after NBA punishes Steve Ballmer, Clippers
After feuding with Torre over the Clippers' Aspiration scandal, Cuban gave him kudos after the NBA said LA circumvented the salary cap.
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yourtango.com Top stories ·
5 Zodiac Signs Have Great Horoscopes On Thursday, September 3
These are the five zodiac signs that enjoy great horoscopes throughout the day on Thursday, September 3, 2026. They are: Leo, Aquarius, Virgo, Gemini, and Cancer.
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tomsguide.com Top stories ·
Apple Sept. 9 event — all 9 new products we're expecting to see
Three new iPhones and much more
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komonews.com Top stories ·
Jury in Lindsay Clancy murder trial continues to deliberate as risk of a mistrial grows
Judge William Sullivan told the courtroom on Wednesday that jurors were at an impasse.
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billboard.com Top stories ·
Camilo Séptimo Keyboardist Jonathan Meléndez & His Family Found Dead in Mexico
Jonathan Meléndez, keyboardist for the rock band Camilo Séptimo, has been killed in Mexico along with his family.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
The US and Venezuela: a century-old relationship drenched in oil
A visual look at how Washington’s relationship with Caracas has gone from cordial to ‘predatory’
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Gloria Steinem: Feminist activist and journalist dies at 92
Her foundation said she "passed away peacefully" at her home in New York City, "surrounded by many who loved her".
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bleacherreport.com Top stories ·
US Open Tennis 2026 Results, Day 4 Bracket Winners, Losers, Highlights and Day 5 Schedule
On Wednesday, defending US Open champion Carlos Alcaraz overcame early struggles to advance against Jaime Faria, while top-ranked American Ben Shelton defeated Hubert Hurkacz in a four-set thriller.
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accountingtoday.com Top stories ·
IRS tax revenue reached record high but enforcement fell
Taxpayers paid the IRS $5.3 trillion in fiscal year 2025, up 13.2% from fiscal year 2023 and the highest amount ever, without adjusting for inflation.
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startribune.com Top stories ·
Wolves history offers a warning about what the Clippers could face after losing five first-round picks
The Wolves were hit with a similar punishment 25 years ago for breaking NBA salary-cap rules, leaving Kevin Garnett’s teams with fewer chances to add young talent.
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ms.now Top stories ·
From DHS to the Pentagon, Team Trump’s incompetence is on full display
From JD Vance to Markwayne Mullin to Pete Hegseth, Trump has surrounded himself with loyalists ill-equipped to lead America through crisis.
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npr.org Top stories ·
As millions of kids lose SNAP food benefits, free school meals are also at risk
Food stamps have a direct link to other critical resources, such as free breakfast and lunch at school. Now, experts say they're starting to see that link break.
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npr.org Top stories ·
He tried to eliminate FEMA. Now he says the Trump administration has changed course
David Richardson worked to eliminate the country's top disaster agency when he led FEMA last year. Now, he says the administration has abandoned that goal.
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fox9.com Top stories ·
Minneapolis shooting: 3 dead including shooter, 3 officers, 3 civilians injured
Authorities say three people are dead, including the suspected shooter, and six others are injured after a shooting at a downtown Minneapolis apartment Wednesday afternoon. Three police officers are among the six injured.
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hollywoodreporter.com Top stories ·
Oscar Predictions via Feinberg Forecast: Scott’s First Read of the Race
The Hollywood Reporter's executive editor of awards coverage assesses all 24 Academy Awards categories.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Yen jumps to one-month high as traders weigh chance of further intervention
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC on Monday he believed Japanese authorities would take action to lead to a stronger yen.
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Gloria Steinem, groundbreaking feminist campaigner, dies aged 92
Famous for the 1963 exposé in which she worked as a Playboy Bunny, her books and journalism took on many varieties of discrimination
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Alaska's top 4 primary means a felon and 2 candidates with the same name will be on November ballot
Alaska's House and Senate contests are set for November's general election, after the results in the state's nonpartisan top-four primary put fringe candidates on the ballot.
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rawstory.com Top stories ·
'Just shocking': MAGA loser in disbelief watching Trump ensure his GOP primary pounding
Rep. Ralph Norman, who lost to Darline Graham in South Carolina's Senate runoff last week, escalated his criticism of President Donald Trump for throwing his weight into the race.The South Carolina Republican, who had suggested to then-White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows in January 2021 that Tru...
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cyberscoop.com Top stories ·
Pegasus, NoviSpy variant spyware found on devices of Serbian activists
It’s the first Pegasus infection of 2026 that Citizen Lab is forensically confirming, and the SHARE Foundation said it’s the biggest wave of spyware surveillance in Serbia yet.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Putin floats 'chance' at peace with Ukraine as NATO chief warns Russia is becoming 'increasingly reckless'
Putin said peace with Ukraine remains possible while calling Kyiv’s warning on Russian airspace “state terrorism,” as NATO flags fresh risks.
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dw.com Top stories ·
New York City imposes year-long AI ban for younger students
New York City is barring elementary and middle school students from using generative AI tools this school year. Meanwhile AI literacy classes and supervised pilot programs will be rolled out for high schoolers.
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deadline.com Top stories ·
George Clooney Talks U.S. Politics, Fatherhood - Venice
George Clooney Slams Pete Hegseth Over Canadian Cadet Post; Voices Support For Mark Ruffalo & Muses On Paramount-Warner Bros Merger – Venice
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euronews.com Top stories ·
Spain's Sánchez: Government has 'nothing to hide' over Ceuta crisis
Sánchez pledged to publish all documents on the Ceuta crisis, while defending the swift action of officers and pointing to a surge in social media messaging influencing the mass crossing. #EuropeNews
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Gloria Steinem, fierce feminist trailblazer, dies
A pioneering activist and journalist, Steinem was one of the women’s liberation movement’s most outspoken advocates.
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Opinion | Trump’s lame-duck era may have already begun
Many Republicans are planning to skip the president’s midterm convention. It's not a mystery why.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
PG&E CEO calls on California to pass wildfire reform after the shelved effort crushed the stock
PG&E CEO Patti Poppe said she's hopeful California lawmakers can revive wildfire liability reform after a failed proposal sent the utility’s shares tumbling.
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Spanish government in turmoil as Ceuta crisis deepens
Good morning, I’m Mared Gwyn. This morning, a warning from the Lithuanian Foreign Minister on the escalating threat from Moscow. But we start with the deepening crisis facing the Spanish government. #EuropeToday
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osvnews.com Top stories ·
Pope Leo says, 'It is not yet too late' to care for creation
The 2026 Season of Creation will conclude as the Church marks the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi, who is the patron saint of ecology.
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Wet morning commute as two rounds of showers move through New England - The Boston Globe
The return of precipitation is associated with a burst of high humidity on Thursday, as dew points slowly climb into the 70s.
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Texas Republicans attending RNC midterm convention in Dallas believe it will energize their base
Three Republicans from North Texas spoke with Jack Fink.
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Trump threatens more strikes as death toll in Iran rises to 18
Trump says US can hit Iran 'anytime we want' as Tehran says deadly strikes, including on wedding party, a war crime.
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fox13now.com Top stories ·
Conservation groups restart lawsuit over shrinking of Bears Ears, Grand Staircase monuments
A coalition of conservation groups have restarted litigation challenging President Trump's decision to shrink Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments.
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lex18.com Top stories ·
Power outage leaves thousands without electricity in Lexington; traffic signals dark in affected area
A power outage left thousands of customers without electricity in parts of Lexington on Wednesday, according to Kentucky Utilities.
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tvpworld.com Top stories ·
The Russian attack NATO expects is already here [ANALYSIS]
Russia’s deniable campaign is turning allied territory into a battlefield—without triggering the response designed to stop it.
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Mass. incumbents sold voters on D.C. seniority. Now they need Democrats to win in November to wield it. - The Boston Globe
If Democrats win the House majority, Massachusetts members stand to hold powerful leadership positions.
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nbcsports.com Top stories ·
Georgia A.G. urges SEC to take significant action against LSU, if it uses former NFL players
On Thursday, the legal battle over the SEC's attempt to ban former NFL players returns to court.
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chicago.suntimes.com Top stories ·
Horoscope for Thursday, September 03, 2026
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fool.com Top stories ·
Broadcom Earnings: AI Chip Sales Tripled. Here’s the $34.8 Billion Number Investors Need to Watch. | The Motley Fool
Broadcom's Q3 2026 revenue jumped 86% to $29.6 billion and adjusted EPS hit $3.32, both above Wall Street's targets, as AI chip sales more than tripled to $16.7 billion.