Press review · Monday, 29 June 2026
29 June 2026
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wral.com Top stories ·
Look it up: See how your NC school performed on state tests in 2026
More North Carolina students are testing proficiently across all subject areas, new data from the NC Department of Public Instruction shows.
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abcnews.com Top stories ·
Grand Canyon trip turns tragic for 3 friends, as 2 confirmed dead, 1 remains missing after flash flooding
Dr. John Giusti and Brent Rosenkranz died on a camping trip to the Grand Canyon when they were washed away by the flash flood on Saturday afternoon, authorities said.
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Arizona police confirm Tucson gay bar shooting was a hate crime
Police in Arizona have confirmed that a shooting at a Tucson gay bar was a hate crime
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Trump administration sides with OpenAI in lawsuit against New York Times
The Times and many companies are accusing OpenAI of misusing their material to train AI systems without compensation
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
U.S. may ask parents to prove citizenship or immigration status to get passports for children
Limiting birthright citizenship has been one of President Trump’s top priorities in his crackdown on immigration. The Supreme Court ruled his previous attempt violated the Constitution.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Cassandra Wilson, Grammy-winning jazz vocalist, dies at 70
Wilson, who's deep, dark contralto was one of the most distinctive voices in jazz, died on Wednesday in her hometown of Jackson, Miss.
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hollywoodreporter.com Top stories ·
Tim Curry’s Cause of Death Revealed
The 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' and 'It' star died Aug. 25 at age 80.
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apnews.com Top stories ·
NYC, the nation's largest school system, bans AI for students through 8th grade
New York City’s public school system will ban artificial intelligence for students through the 8th grade during the upcoming school year.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
2 police officers among 'multiple victims' shot in downtown Minneapolis
Police in Minneapolis are responding to a shooting in the city's downtown area that injured two officers and multiple other victims.
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sierradailynews.com Top stories ·
Leno’s Law Advances in California to Exempt Classic Cars from Smog Checks - SierraDailyNews.com
California’s Legislature approved Leno’s Law, a bill that aims to protect collector vehicles from smog-check requirements. The vote was 49-4, showing strong bipartisan support. The bill, sponsored by car collector Jay Leno and the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), now moves to Governor Gavin Newsom […]
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Amid public outcry, Tarrant County, Texas cuts polling locations ahead of 2026 midterm elections
Officials in Tarrant County, Texas, voted to reduce polling locations in the county from 316 in the 2022 midterm elections to 224 for this year's elections.
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theconversation.com Top stories ·
A landmark UN report says the world will overshoot the 1.5°C climate target. What happens now?
It’s no longer possible to hold climate change to 1.5°C. But it’s not game over – it’s game on.
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theprint.in Top stories ·
‘Not charity but moral liability’—Nepal seeks compensation from China, US, India for Rasuwa flash flood
'We are shifting our diplomatic framework from aid to justice and compensation', Nepal foreign minister said. PM Shah could attend 81st UNGA to demand climate justice.
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Alleged ringleader in Penn State cocaine trafficking case granted bail
Agostino Abbatiello, 24, who was charged with multiple counts of possession with intent to deliver and conspiracy, has been detained since his arrest in August.
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motherjones.com Top stories ·
Take a video tour of the president’s pet construction projects in Washington, DC
The Supreme Court said Donald Trump can build his ballroom. But many other efforts are stalled.
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
Did Kawhi Leonard get off light in the NBA's Clippers crackdown? | Opinion
The NBA hit the Clippers with historic penalties, but Kawhi Leonard's punishment was comparatively minor. Here's why it matters.
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Investigators find 23-year-old wanted in shooting death of Georgia police officer
A 23-year-old man wanted in the death of a Georgia police officer late Tuesday has been found after an hours-long manhunt.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
DOJ says states have to report undocumented immigrants to get federal funding
The DOJ says that when states accept federal funds to assist low-income families, all state agencies have to report people’s immigration status.
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wjla.com Top stories ·
Military jet with DHS Secretary onboard makes emergency landing at DCA after engine issue
Fourteen people aboard the aircraft were reported safe.
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Patagonia sues Trump over slashing of protected areas in Utah
President’s order strips nearly 3m acres of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante, sacred tribal sites, of safeguards
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Federal judge blocks Trump’s latest order limiting birthright citizenship
The judge cited the U.S. Supreme Court’s June ruling that blocked an earlier order from Trump seeking to limit citizenship by birth.
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bleacherreport.com Top stories ·
Kirk Cousins Named Raiders' QB1 Over Fernando Mendoza for NFL Week 1 vs. Dolphins
Las Vegas Raiders No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza will have to wait a bit before getting his first taste of regular season action in the NFL.
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‘Ink’ Review: Jack O’Connell and Guy Pearce Trace Rupert Murdoch’s Fleet Street Rise in Breathlessly Paced, Morally Opaque Danny Boyle Drama
Claire Foy also stars in this Venice opener adapted by James Graham from his play about the transformation of U.K. tabloid culture into mass-market low-brow entertainment.
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tomsguide.com Top stories ·
5 new to Prime Video movies in September 2026 with 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes
These five critically acclaimed movies are a must-watch now that they've been added to Prime Video in September 2026.
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ctvnews.ca Top stories ·
Carney says U.S. wants to wipe out Canadian industries or make them subsidiaries
U.S. negotiators were pushing in trade talks last month for concessions from Canada that would have hurt key sectors like the automotive industry, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
USTR's Greer huddles with House Republicans amid Trump trade spats
Trump's plan to lower tariffs on 300,000 metric tons of imported beef caused an uproar among cattle ranchers.
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wbur.org Top stories ·
Results: Mass. U.S. Senate Democratic primary election
See live vote counts in the Democratic primary race for U.S. Senate in Massachusetts between incumbent Sen. Ed Markey and U.S. Congressman Seth Moulton.
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newsday.com Top stories ·
GOP-led vote on socialism aims to put Suozzi, Gillen in bind
The Long Island Democrats opposed the resolution, which passed 220 to 192.
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kstp.com Top stories ·
Hot today but not as humid; potential for strong T-storms early Wednesday in Twin Cities
Today will again be Hot but not as Humid as it was yesterday in the Twin Cities – highs this afternoon in the upper 80s to near 90 degrees with dew point temperatures in the low to mid 60s ( Muggy ) and Hazy Sunshine with West Winds at 5 to 10 mph. Cloudy Tonight […]
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deseret.com Top stories ·
Utah Rep. Owens invites rogue Democrats to join GOP after they angered party leaders
Democratic leaders called the decision to back Republicans’ procedural motion amounted to a "significant breach of trust.”
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npr.org Top stories ·
NBA suspends Clippers owner Ballmer, fines team $30M, Kawhi Leonard $700K in cap circumvention case
Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer was suspended for one year by the NBA, and the team was ordered to pay $30 million for violating salary cap circumvention rules in a case involving Kawhi Leonard.
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mlbtraderumors.com Top stories ·
Rays' Owner Eyeing Top 10-15 Payroll In New Stadium
Could the Rays have a top 10-15 payroll in the game? Their owner thinks so ... once the new stadium opens. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.
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nypost.com Top stories ·
Washington homeowner hears mysterious banging, calls 911 before police find growling bobcat at top of stairs
When officers arrived, they discovered the bobcat inside.
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dailywire.com Top stories ·
AOC ALMOST Gets It Right
Watch The Ben Shapiro Show every weekday to hear Ben's incisive analysis and join in on exclusive Memberblock challenges and reactions.
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fortune.com Top stories ·
'Critical employees will begin to retire': Trump’s new pay plan will deny most federal roles a raise, and it has workers warning of a retention crunch | Fortune
“Such a large raise for Federal employees while most Americans still struggle with the consequences of the Biden Administration’s giant inflation spree is unacceptable,” Trump said.
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wafb.com Top stories ·
Federal judge rules that AI-generated child sex abuse material is protected under the First Amendment
A Wisconsin judge dismissed charges against a man accused of creating and distributing AI-generated child sexual abuse material, citing First Amendment precedent.
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foxweather.com Top stories ·
Hurricane Lowell intensifies into monster Category 5 storm as Tropical Storm Marie churns in active Pacific
Tropical trouble in the Pacific continues to build with Tropical Storm Marie forming early Tuesday morning. Meanwhile, the main focus remains on Category 4 Hurricane Karina and newly upgraded Category 4 Hurricane Lowell, both of which could bring potential impacts to Hawaii down the line.
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foxla.com Top stories ·
Tropical Storm Marie to become hurricane: What it means for Southern California's Labor Day weekend
Tropical Storm Marie will strengthen into a hurricane off Mexico, bringing light rain, high surf, and potential coastal flooding to Southern California over Labor Day weekend.
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bostonglobe.com Top stories ·
Town-by-town maps: See how Markey vs. Moulton compared to Markey vs. Kennedy - The Boston Globe
The 80-year-old incumbent carried the three largest cities by a 40-plus point margin and beat out his challenger in all but 12 municipalities.
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wjla.com Top stories ·
19-year-old found dead, staff member hurt in Virginia elementary school shooting
A 19-year-old man forced his way into Westwood Hills Elementary School in Waynesboro, Virginia, and was found dead in the library.
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chron.com Top stories ·
'Republicans f--ked us': Texas Democrats furious over polling-place closures
Tarrant County voters are fed up.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Mamdani expected to announce AI ban in NYC schools for young students
Under the plan, New York City public schools would impose a one-year pause on students using AI until they get to high school — that accounts for nearly 600,000 young learners.
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Plane carrying DHS chief Markwayne Mullin diverted after engine failure
A plane carrying DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin was diverted to a Washington, D.C., area airport after it declared an emergency.
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news.bgov.com Top stories ·
New Data Center Messaging Group Aims to Counter Public Backlash
Data center developers are launching a new national messaging organization, called Infrastructure for America, aimed at turning around public perception that has grown hostile to building the facilities that power artificial intelligence.
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sltrib.com Top stories ·
Trump’s move to slash Utah national monuments sparks lawsuits from Patagonia and environmental groups
Environmental groups, tribes and the outdoor company Patagonia filed lawsuits on Wednesday challenging President Donald Trump’s shrinking of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Judge sets $250,000 bail for accused Penn State cocaine trafficking ringleader
Abbatiello, 24, appeared at a hearing at Centre County Courthouse in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania on Wednesday.
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House squashes measure to prevent Supreme Court from expanding
As the Supreme Court continues to issue Trump-friendly rulings, more Democrats have signaled support for so-called \
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China presses the US for answers after a man dies hours after entering ICE custody
The Chinese government is pressing for answers after a Chinese man died hours after being taken into custody by U.S.
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Multiple victims, including 2 officers, in Minneapolis shooting: Officials
The shooting occurred in downtown Minneapolis, officials said.
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channelnewsasia.com Top stories ·
Nepal rescuers race to reach any survivors trapped in tunnels a week after disaster
“We are very confident that there is life in there,” a Nepal Electricity Authority board member says of trapped workers in hydropower tunnels.