Press review · Monday, 29 June 2026
29 June 2026
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texastribune.org Top stories ·
Muslims push back on Texas GOP’s sharia law attacks
Islamic scholars and Muslim Texans say fear and political opportunism distort the meaning of sharia.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Haitian college student in Ohio dies by apparent suicide after losing TPS status, family says
A Haitian-born college student in Ohio died in what his family believes to be a suicide after he was stripped of his temporary protected status.
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kutv.com Top stories ·
'Large and powerful': Trump says US strikes Iranian targets after attempted IRCG attacks
President Donald Trump said U.S. forces began striking targets linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on Tuesday.
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mmafighting.com Top stories ·
DWCS Season 10, Week 4 results: 5 UFC contracts handed out after night of finishes
Dana White handed out five UFC contracts, one for each winner of Week 4 of Contender Series
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ms.now Top stories ·
Massachusetts House primary results
Live results from Massachusetts' Sept. 1 U.S. House primaries: the open 6th District Seth Moulton is vacating, plus challenges to Richard Neal.
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Trump nominates Hung Cao to serve as Navy secretary
Cao, a retired Navy captain and combat veteran, has embraced Trump’s push to roll back diversity initiatives in the military. He needs Senate confirmation to permanently lead the Navy.
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Sailors confront Navy leaders about mental health on long deployments like the USS Lincoln's
In a town hall meeting on Monday, Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Daryl Caudle, took questions about the impact of the Iran war on sailors and recruiting efforts.
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
Dolly Parton's Walk of Fame star vandalized, set to be replaced
Less than a week after her death, Dolly Parton's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was scratched up. Its replacement will be unveiled Sept. 4.
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ksl.com Top stories ·
Tucson police investigate gay bar shooting as a possible hate crime; 3 dead
Police in Arizona say a shooting at a Tucson gay bar that left three people dead, including the shooter, is being investigated as a possible hate crime.
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apnews.com Top stories ·
Sen. Ed Markey, 80, wins Mass. Democratic primary over opponent who called for generational change
U.S. Sen. Ed Markey of Massachusetts has secured the Democratic nomination in his bid for a third term in office. Markey fought off a challenge from U.S. Rep.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Hong Kong: Jailed activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to foreign collusion under National Security Law
Wong, 29, is already in prison on subversion charges under the controversial National Security Law.
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daytondailynews.com Top stories ·
DeWine: 20-year-old Haitian’s suicide a ‘horrible, horrible tragedy’
Gov. Mike DeWine expressed grief and disapproval on Sept. 1 following the alleged suicide of 20-year-old Wright State University student Pierre Damas Bel.
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theatlantic.com Top stories ·
The Guard That Won’t Be Changing
Massachusetts Democrats chose progressivism over relative youth.
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investors.com Top stories ·
Stock Market Today: Nasdaq Ends Lower As Oil Prices Top $90; Micron, Nvidia Shares Wrapped in Red
Stock Market Today: The Dow Jones index falls Tuesday as oil prices pop. Energy stocks rise with oil. Shell revisits a buy zone.
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wral.com Top stories ·
Raleigh cemetery buries someone else in family plot. WRAL Investigates history of complaints
A Wake County family is raising questions about the state's cemetery oversight after someone else's remains were buried in a plot they purchased burial rights for more than a decade ago.
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fox6now.com Top stories ·
3 Wisconsin trucking schools shut down amid federal crackdown
The Trump Administration shut down three Wisconsin truck driving schools as part of a crackdown on fraud in the trucking industry.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
White House says deal to take control of Venezuelan oil will rely on North American Blue Energy Partners
The Trump administration's plan to take a stake in tens of billions of barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves will hinge on a private company called North American Blue Energy Partners, the White House announced Monday.
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tucson.com Top stories ·
Tim Steller’s column: Laid-back Tucson bar community torn up by attack
For Star subscribers: Venture-N, the Tucson gay bar attacked Monday, doesn’t stand out to outsiders. To regulars, it’s a laid back second home where ‘bears’ down beers.
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bostonglobe.com Top stories ·
Senator Markey handily beats Seth Moulton in combative Democratic primary. Here’s how election night unfolded across Mass. - The Boston Globe
In downtown Boston, the 80-year-old Markey spoke to a cheering crowd and touted his win as a “progressive movement fueled by young people demanding more from their leaders.”
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wgbh.org Top stories ·
6 questions hanging over the race to replace Seth Moulton in Congress’ 6th District
It’s hard to say who’s the frontrunner in the race for Massachusetts’ only open congressional seat.
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Dispatch from Plymouth: As Lindsay Clancy jury deliberates, hushed apprehension settles over courthouse - The Boston Globe
Many have gone to Plymouth to bear witness to the prosecution of Lindsay Clancy.
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Apple Maps renames Lake Ontario as Lake America after Trump order
The iPhone maker follows rival technology giant Google in relabelling the Great Lake.
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US and Iran trade strikes, and other Mideast news
The United States military says it has struck new targets in Iran as hostilities flared after a month without military action.
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avclub.com Top stories ·
Gal Gadot jogs into people for an entire hour in The Runner
Gal Gadot is held hostage over the phone in Amazon's ridiculous, boneheaded jogging thriller The Runner. Thankfully, it's hilarious.
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hollywoodreporter.com Top stories ·
Tupac’s Murder Finally Has a Guilty Verdict. But the Mystery Isn’t Over
After 30 years of botched police work, gangland betrayals and conspiracy theories, a Las Vegas jury convicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis of Hip Hop's most haunting killing. THR's Jeff Weiss spent two weeks reporting on the strange, sprawling trial — and the questions, including Diddy's alleged involvement, that it failed to resolve.
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truthout.org Top stories ·
Fetterman Backs Trump’s Insulting Comments Berating Opponents of Data Centers
Fetterman’s comments come as Trump describes those opposed to expanding data centers as “backwards.”…
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Democratic Rep. Stephen Lynch defeats a younger challenger in Massachusetts primary
NBC News projects Lynch won against Patrick Roath, who is more than three decades younger and came at him from the left.
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abcnews.com Top stories ·
House censures North Carolina Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards
The House voted overwhelmingly Tuesday evening to censure Rep. Chuck Edwards following allegations of sexual harassment.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Tyler Robinson to face trial in Charlie Kirk assassination as judge keeps death penalty on table
A Utah judge ruled prosecutors presented enough evidence for trial on all seven counts against Tyler Robinson in Charlie Kirk's fatal shooting.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Massachusetts House Primary Election 2026 Live Results
See live results from the 2026 Massachusetts House primary election as Republican and Democrat votes are counted by candidate and county.
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ocregister.com Top stories ·
Angels star Mike Trout says sale of team ‘was needed’
The three-time AL MVP, who was swept 3-0 in the only playoff appearance of his 16 major-league seasons, is eager for a “fresh start” under new owner Stan Kroenke and his track record for success. “The guys are excited.”
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independent.co.uk Top stories ·
Dolly Parton’s star on Hollywood Walk of Fame undergoes repairs after vandalism
The marker on Hollywood Boulevard had been covered with flowers and other tributes to the late country star
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pbs.org Top stories ·
Hegseth has created 'climate of fear' at Pentagon, former Air Force secretary says
To discuss the resignation of Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll and the tension inside the Pentagon under Pete Hegseth, Geoff Bennett spoke with Frank Kendall of the Center for American Progress. He was Air Force Secretary during the Biden administration and co-wrote "Lethal Autonomy: The Future of Warfare Whether We Like It or Not."
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live5news.com Top stories ·
Parents arrested in Tennessee after 5-year-old girl found dead near Pawleys Island
The parents of the missing nonverbal 5-year-old girl who was found dead in the water Monday morning were arrested.
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scmp.com Top stories ·
US targets China’s global trade surplus at G20 meeting ahead of Xi-Trump summit
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent raises concerns over China’s ‘excessive imbalances’ just weeks before crucial bilateral meeting.
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kptv.com Top stories ·
Man accused of trying to start fire at Vancouver gas station
A man is in custody after he tried to start a fire at a gas station in Vancouver early Tuesday morning, according to police.
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dailytarheel.com Top stories ·
Black student organizations targeted in racially motivated attack at campus watch party
The individual, detained by UNC Police, entered a Greenlaw Hall classroom Monday night with an aerosol can and lighter. He communicated racially charged threats and threw items at students before fleeing.
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thecentersquare.com Top stories ·
Hochul: Trump ‘defunding police’ by withholding New York anti-terror funds
(The Center Square) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is demanding that the Trump administration release tens of millions of dollars in withheld federal funding to help the state thwart
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
USS Abraham Lincoln arrives at Thai port after gruelling 270 days at sea
Ship has been plagued by reports of deteriorating living conditions and poor mental health because of lengthy deployment
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Apple changes name of Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ in maps app
The change marks the second US-based tech giant to comply with President Donald Trump's controversial order.
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ign.com Top stories ·
Gal Gadot Tries, and Fails, to Do Everything She Can to Keep Prime Video's The Runner, Well, Running
Gal Gadot does everything she can to keep Prime Video's The Runner, well, running, but despite some decent set pieces, the film is ultimately unsatisfying.
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More than 110 rescued a week after Nepal deadly floods, army says
More than 3,900 people remain missing after floodwaters surged across the Nepal-Tibet border last week.
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fortune.com Top stories ·
Apple’s new CEO John Ternus once told Gen Z to ‘never assume’ they know as much as others—he says it's the mindset hack that will push you forward | Fortune
Apple CEO John Ternus shared the mindset hack that steered his 25-year career at the $4.6 trillion tech giant: "Assume you’re as smart as anyone else."
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nbcsports.com Top stories ·
Report: Tony Romo's BAC was 0.15 percent, nearly twice the legal limit
When former Cowboys quarterback and CBS broadcaster Tony Romo was arrested for OWI in Wisconsin, he initially indicated an unwillingness to submit to breath testing.
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Angels fans excited about Arte Moreno selling the team, with some concerns
The “Tarps Off” movement claims some credit for Moreno’s decision to sell to Rams owner Stan Kroenke, but some fans worry about the future home of the club and a potential move.
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What to know about Germany’s drone attack accusations against Russia
German intelligence has concluded that an explosive-laden drone was linked to Russia. Officials promise consequences.
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Army secretary's resignation adds to turmoil at Pentagon under Hegseth
There are questions about the future of the Pentagon after another central member of the military team stepped down. Nick Schifrin reports.
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weather.com Top stories ·
Edouard moving inland as flood threat continues across Texas, Louisiana
Flooding rain is a significant concern with Edouard in eastern Texas. Here's the very latest.
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tmz.com Top stories ·
Jax Taylor Asks Judge For Restraining Order Against Brittany Cartwright
Jax Taylor is firing back at his ex Brittany Cartwright's plea for a restraining order … and asking for his own protection from her ... TMZ has learned.
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Iranian military releases video it says shows missile launches at Jordan
The Iranian military released video on Wednesday showing what it said were missiles being fired towards Jordan, where American forces are based, in response to the latest U.S. strikes.