Press review · Monday, 29 June 2026
29 June 2026
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democracydocket.com Top stories ·
‘A deliberate barrier’: Texas battleground county cuts 30% of midterm voting locations
Outraged Tarrant County voters showed up at Tuesday’s county commissioners meeting in force, more than filling two overflow rooms and holding signs with a clear message about the Republican local officials who supported the plan: “Vote them out.”
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Police chief in Mississippi town where 1-year-old was killed has been fired
The city of Senatobia made national news earlier this year after a white officer shot and killed Kohen Wiley, a Black baby, while responding to a shoplifting call
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urbanmilwaukee.com Top stories ·
Federal Government Launching Voter Fraud Probe in Wisconsin?
Investigative 'surge' planned in 9 states as November midterms approach, CNN reports.
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Balogun pulled out of Everton move over handling of his medical, claim Monaco
Thiago Scuro, Monaco’s chief executive, has suggested Everton are responsible for the collapse of Folarin Balogun’s deadline-day move, while also defending his club’s decision not to sell Lamine Camara to Chelsea
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globalgolfpost.com Top stories ·
Snedeker surprises with Koivun, Bridgeman Prez Cup picks
In an event that has struggled to overcome the predictability of its outcomes – the U.S. has lost just once since the Presidents Cup debuted in 1994 – U.S. captain Brent Snedeker’s choice of Jackson Koivun and Jacob Bridgeman among his six captain’s picks was attention grabbing.
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tvline.com Top stories ·
Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone: HBO's Latest Trailer Takes A Deep Dive Into Harry's First Year At Hogwarts - TVLine
HBO is giving us all a ride on the Hogwarts Express, by way of a new trailer for the network's upcoming Harry Potter TV series.
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theverge.com Top stories ·
1Password wades into a right-wing mess after funding a Linux project
The controversy surrounds David Heinemeier Hansson, who has posted strident anti-vax and anti-immigrant views.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Lindsay Clancy jury says it is still deadlocked, judge gives final "dynamite" instruction
The jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial told the judge for the second straight day that they remain deadlocked during their deliberations.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Colin Kaepernick believes Jay-Z has a ‘guilty conscience’ over deals with NFL and Target
Kaepernick made the comments in response to a recent freestyle from the rapper that disparaged the former quarterback.
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ynetnews.com Top stories ·
Iran threatens military response if US 'siege' intensifies
President Masoud Pezeshkian says Tehran is ready to restore the June ceasefire if Washington returns to its commitments, as Iran works with Oman on Strait of Hormuz shipping and holds talks with Russia and China
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independent.co.uk Top stories ·
Trump aides trying to pause Iran war to save GOP from midterm disaster: report
Top aides to President Donald Trump are pushing to keep the Iran war from escalating before November's midterm elections
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foxbusiness.com Top stories ·
Mamdani bans generative AI for students until 9th grade in nation's largest school district
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a one-year moratorium on generative AI for NYC public school students below 9th grade as part of a new school policy.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Dolly Parton's Hollywood Walk of Fame star vandalized days after she was laid to rest
Dolly Parton's Hollywood Walk of Fame star was scratched days after her burial, and repairs by the Hollywood Historic Trust are currently underway.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
States now must report undocumented immigrants to DHS or risk federal funding, DOJ says
The new DOJ opinion relates to funding states get for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families and the Supplemental Security Income programs.
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hollywoodreporter.com Top stories ·
Elon Musk Unmasked in Alex Gibney Documentary: “Insane a Person This Chaotic Has So Much Power”
He is the richest man on earth. An explosive new film from the Oscar-winning director suggests he also may be among the most dangerous.
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Lindsay Clancy jurors say they’re deadlocked for a second time
Jury sent back for more deliberations in case of mother accused of murdering her three children
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apnews.com Top stories ·
As climate change warms the Himalayas, disasters like the Nepal floods are becoming more frequent
The flash floods in Nepal were only the latest in an accelerating series of disasters that have battered the Himalayas in recent years.
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wtop.com Top stories ·
Controversial renovations may begin Tuesday at DC’s East Potomac golf course – WTOP News
Renovations at East Potomac Golf Course are set to begin Sept. 1, but opponents said the project hasn't gone through the normal procedures.
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slate.com Top stories ·
Judge Blocks Trump Mail-Ballot Order, Calls Out DOJ’s “Cynical” Attempt to Misread Supreme Court Ruling
Judge Indira Talwani took the justices at their word.
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abcnews.com Top stories ·
Global warming will exceed limit, UN says
In a strategic retreat, the United Nations concedes that Earth has lost its chance to prevent some of the worst impacts of global warming
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Parents charged in connection with disappearance, death of 5-year-old girl
Saylor Hayes of Virginia went missing on Sunday after wandering away from a rental home in Pawleys Island, South Carolina, according to local authorities.
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What happens next if the jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial can't reach a verdict?
If a Massachusetts jury can't reach a verdict on whether Lindsay Clancy was criminally responsible when she strangled her three children in 2023, a mistrial will be declared and then prosecutors will have to decide whether to retry Clancy on murder charges.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
'Below the dignity of the office': Canadian officials condemn Pete Hegseth cadet post
The US Defence Secretary is facing criticism for his apparent online mocking of members of Canada's cadet programme.
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The deportation of Milo Yiannopoulos signals a rupture within Maga | Moira Donegan
The far-right provocateur helped galvanize a movement that no longer needs him. Now his imitators are claiming victory
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Naomi Osaka's latest over-the-top US Open outfit is a tribute to 76ers star Allen Iverson
Naomi Osaka cosplayed as Allen Iverson at the 2026 US Open, but the NBA Hall of Famer never played in New York and was never a Nike athlete.
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ign.com Top stories ·
From Snape to Quidditch, the New Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone Trailer Offers Our Best Look Yet at HBO's Series Reboot
The latest Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone trailer teases key moments including Professor Snape, Quidditch, the Sorting Hat, and Harry’s parents.
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bleacherreport.com Top stories ·
Patriots' Clever Visual Illusion During Opponent Field Goals Spotlighted in Trending Photos
During the Bill Belichick era, the New England Patriots capitalized on whatever on-field edge they could find. In one such case, the team may have called upon the services of the scoreboard operator.
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nypost.com Top stories ·
Mass layoffs at California-based Uber as thousands of jobs wiped out — and it’s bad news for Gen Z
California-based Uber has announced a major organizational restructuring revealing plans to eliminate 10% of its global workforce, impacting approximately 3,300 employees.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Arizona congressman heard ‘freight train crash’ sound during Grand Canyon flash flood
Rep. David Schweikert was near Saturday’s flash flood while on a rafting trip.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Healthcare tops the Democrats’ to-do list if they win control of the House in 2026
Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said his party would unify around undoing Trump’s Medicaid cuts and reviving ACA funds that the GOP ended. Some Democrats want to go bigger.
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Bill including bipartisan push to delay federal hemp ban heads to President Trump's desk
A delay to a federal law that would bring major changes to the hemp industry is a step closer to becoming a reality.
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Trump’s AI ‘attack’ on Iran should concern Congress. Mike Johnson won’t allow that
The House returned from recess Monday. But, writes Eric Garcia, the president has tied Republican members’ hands when it comes to the biggest complaints of American voters
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Global heating will hit at least 1.8C, UN warns, and there are ‘no good outcomes’
But scientists say the world could get back to 1.5C through deep, rapid emissions cuts and removing carbon from the atmosphere
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bostonglobe.com Top stories ·
Rhode Island man injured in Times Square stabbing was heading home after visiting his son when he was attacked - The Boston Globe
Tak Kam, 68, of Kingston, R.I., was in stable condition, a law enforcement source said. A New Jersey woman was killed in the Monday attack.
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Burnham pressed on economy at first PMQs as UK borrowing costs rise
Burnham said he had already cut taxes, including VAT on energy bills and hospitality business rates.
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tmz.com Top stories ·
Paul Pierce Ordered to Pay Baby Mama Princess 5-Figure Sum Per Month in Child Support
Paul Pierce was ordered to pay his baby mama, Princess Santiago, monthly child support for their son … but it was a far cry from what she was asking him to pay ... TMZ has learned.
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Nepal-Tibet floods: millions at risk from glacial floods in Himalayas in years to come, UN warns, as death toll passes 1,000 – as it happened
‘Technology cannot move fast enough to prevent loss’, official says, as rescue efforts for the 4,500 still missing continue
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Trump’s tougher round-two birthright citizenship strategy hinges on key legal distinction, experts say
President Donald Trump's new birthright citizenship orders target children of terrorists and foreign government employees using classic legal exceptions.
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jpost.com Top stories ·
IDF, Shin Bet capture Hamas' Internal Security head in Gaza strikes | The Jerusalem Post
The IDF's daring operations in Gaza captured international media attention, but their strategic significance is unclear at this time.
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notus.org Top stories ·
At East Potomac Park, Trees Are Falling and Tensions Are Rising
On Saturday afternoon, a spirited protest was held not far from a tree-removal operation.
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breakingdefense.com Top stories ·
Trump to formally nominate Cao as Navy Secretary - Breaking Defense
Navy veteran Hung Cao has been the service's acting secretary since April.
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ua.news Top stories ·
US states must report people without legal status to DHS
The US Justice Department said states receiving TANF or SSI funding must share data with DHS on people without legal status or risk losing program funds.
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Apple changes Lake Ontario name to 'Lake America' for US users of its Maps
Apple has relabeled Lake Ontario to “Lake America” for U.S. users of its maps app, following competitor Google days after President Donald Trump ordered a new name for the body of water amid his escalating trade war with Canada
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pbs.org Top stories ·
If the Lindsay Clancy murder trial jury can't reach a verdict, what happens next?
Clancy will likely go back on trial, but prosecutors have options.
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cbssports.com Top stories ·
College football odds, predictions: LSU vs. Clemson, Ole Miss vs. Louisville lead Week 1 picks
CBS Sports experts Brad Crawford and Chris Hummer reveal their predictions for Labor Day weekend
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Oil giant Chevron strikes agreement to expand Venezuela operations
Chevron is expanding its Venezuela oil operations with more than $7 billion in planned investment and new acreage as it targets sharply higher production.
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thebulwark.com Top stories ·
Sorry, Mr. President. I Have a Thing.
Next week’s ‘Trumpapalooza’ and the conveniently timed epidemic of GOP scheduling conflicts.
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sfchronicle.com Top stories ·
Pacifica official identified as camper found dead in Tomales Bay near Marin, leaving behind 3 kids
Officials identified a Pacifica Planning Commission member Alexander Ferguson as the second person who died while canoeing in Tomales Bay over the weekend.
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i24news.tv Top stories ·
Hamas’s worst fear takes shape in Gaza City - analysis - i24NEWS
Israel’s daring capture of Hamas’s internal security chief, reportedly aided by anti-Hamas militias, exposes a humiliating vulnerability and the growing threat of revolt from within
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thecityreporter.nyc Top stories ·
DHS Chief Says ‘Rotten Apple’ Crackdown is Over, Slams Mamdani and Hochul
Homeland Security Sec. Markwayne Mullin said his agents made 2,100 arrests, but declined to say how many of those people had any criminal history.