Press review · Monday, 29 June 2026
29 June 2026
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apnews.com Top stories ·
Bessent heads to the G20 to rally allies on Iran as tariffs strain ties
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent wants to rally the world's largest economies this week. This at at time when the U.S. has disrupted the international order with aggressive tariffs and an unpopular war on Iran.
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theatlantic.com Top stories ·
The Measles-Stricken Mother Who Lost Her Newborn Son
The family at the center of Pennsylvania’s measles controversy tells their story.
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thecut.com Top stories ·
Olivia Rodrigo and Sarah McLachlan Honored Dolly Parton at Daisy Chain Fields
The duo sang “Angel” in Parton’s honor at the Daisy Chain Fields festival.
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ninerswire.usatoday.com Top stories ·
49ers officially announce final cuts, IR placements, 53-man roster
The San Francisco 49ers on Sunday officially announced their final roster cuts. Here's what their roster looks like.
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nfl.com Top stories ·
Four NFL teams keep four QBs on initial 53-man rosters
Four NFL teams, the Atlanta Falcons, Minnesota Vikings, Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers, kept four quarterbacks on their initial 53-man rosters following Sunday's cuts.
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forbes.com Top stories ·
Trump Calls Kennedy Center ‘Decrepit’—Says Judge Overseeing Renovation Case Is ‘Highly Conflicted’
Trump’s attack on the judge follows his administration’s threat to demolish the Kennedy Center if the court blocks efforts to add his name to the building and carry out renovations.
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tmz.com Top stories ·
Aaliyah: Family War Erupts With Singer’s Uncle Blaming Her Cousin For Fatal Plane Crash
Aaliyah's uncle claims his son is partly to blame for the late singer's death ... lobbing the bombshell allegation as the two fight over money in court.
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deseret.com Top stories ·
BYU athletic department changes come at a critical time
Because college sports have so many professional traits today, including paid players, it requires an NBA or NFL approach to managing all of it
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jpost.com Top stories ·
Greece, Israel sign over NIS 10b. defense agreement against Turkey, Iran | The Jerusalem Post
The agreement, negotiated over three years, will become the largest defense export deal in Israel’s history.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Attacks flare between U.S., Iran after month-long pause
U.S. threats erupt into attacks in the Strait of Hormuz; Iran retaliates against U.S. targets in the UAE and Jordan in the first exchange of fire since July 29
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Live Updates: U.S. strikes Iran for first time in weeks as six-month war reignites over Strait of Hormuz
Iran says it targeted U.S. bases in Jordan after CENTCOM announced strikes on rocket launchers on an Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz.
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gizmodo.com Top stories ·
Animator Phil Tippett Retired and Closed His Studio This Weekend
After over 40 years of stop-motion and CG work, Phil Tippett's career and Tippett Studio went out on a down note.
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fortune.com Top stories ·
31-year-old millionaire has zero sympathy for unemployed Gen Z's ‘excuses’—he says 'it is scarily easy' to build a business and get rich right now | Fortune
As AI kills entry-level jobs, multimillionaire Timothy Armoo has a blunt message for unemployed Gen Zers: stop making excuses and start building.
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pbs.org Top stories ·
U.S. plans to sanction another bank in effort to clamp down on Iran transactions, Bessent tells AP
“This is going to be financial violence if we have to,” Bessent said in the interview. “We are showing people that we know who you are, you know who you are, and this has got to stop.”
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npr.org Top stories ·
NPR spent 2 years tracking deaths from heat. We found a staggering hidden toll
An NPR investigation found that people in the U.S. are dying from heat much more often than official counts show. We explore the reasons why — and how lives can be saved.
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Niger mutiny puts Russia’s expanding role in the Sahel to the test
Failed uprising in Niamey exposed tensions in Niger’s military, and the role of the Africa Corps in suppressing unrest.
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dallasnews.com Top stories ·
US plans to sanction another bank in effort to clamp down on Iran transactions, Bessent tells AP
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the Trump administration plans to impose sanctions on another bank this week in effort to clamp down on Iran transactions. Bessent spoke with The Associated Press...
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space.com Top stories ·
SpaceX launches NASA's Roman Space Telescope on Falcon Heavy rocket (video)
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched into space atop a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket on Aug. 30, ushering in a new era for astronomy.
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npr.org Top stories ·
The U.S. Venezuela oil deal won't lower your gas prices. Here's what you need to know
The Trump administration announced a deal Friday to develop a vast amount of Venezuela's oil reserves, with the U.S. taking a majority stake. Energy experts say there are many reasons to be skeptical.
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nypost.com Top stories ·
Venus Williams loses first-round singles match at US Open
Venus Williams got ousted from the U.S. Open, losing to fellow American wild card Sofia Kenin 6-2, 7-6 (6) after not getting on Arthur Ashe until midnight.
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House returns with vote expected on Senate bill to prevent government shutdown
Lawmakers could also vote on condemning socialism and censuring GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards.
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sfchronicle.com Top stories ·
All Grand Canyon hotels to close after flash floods, with no reopening date
Water has run scarce in Grand Canyon National Park after the flash flooding damaged the key pipeline that supplies water across the park. As a result, all overnight guest lodging will be closed.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Death toll in Nepal floods tops 900, as number of missing nearly doubles to over 4,200
Rescuers continue to struggle to reach communities days after the massive flooding that stemmed from a glacier collapse on the Nepal-Tibet border region Wednesday.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
House Democrat to launch challenge to Trump’s ‘Lake America’ order – US politics live
Debbie Dingell plans to introduce her ‘Hands Off Our Great Lakes Act’ today following president’s latest escalation in US-Canada trade war
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Dolly Parton laid to rest alongside husband in Nashville
A private family funeral is held for the singer who died on Tuesday at the age of 80.
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Lake Ontario now called Lake America on Google Maps for US users after Trump ordered name change
Google says it has updated its maps application to rename Lake Ontario as “Lake America” for users in the United States.
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independent.co.uk Top stories ·
How Dolly Parton handled a director who ‘didn’t particularly like me’
Queen of country had a firm word with the director while working on ‘Steel Magnolias’
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mprnews.org Top stories ·
Feds decline to charge ICE agent in Minneapolis shooting
Federal prosecutors in Minneapolis considered but ultimately declined to charge ICE Agent Christian Castro with civil rights violations for shooting and wounding Julio Sosa-Celis in January.
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deadline.com Top stories ·
‘Buddy’ Busts Out, Scares Up No. 6 Spot, Sets Record For Roadside Attractions, Saban – Specialty Box Office
Horror-comedy 'Buddy' by Casper Kelly scared up a surprise no. 6 spot at the indie film box office and set records for distributor Roadside Attractions.
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Iran attacks Jordan, UAE after US bombs Larak Island: What’s the latest?
The retaliatory attacks came after the US targeted two Iranian launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz.
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nbcsports.com Top stories ·
Aaron Donald: My longtime speed trainer told me I haven't lost a step
Donald says he has stayed in good shape during his two-year retirement and resumed football-specific conditioning this summer.
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gsmarena.com Top stories ·
Here's our best look yet at the inward-folding Huawei Mate XT 2 tri-fold launching next month
Its predecessor had a Z-shaped folding design. Huawei will host an event in China on September 7 to unveil the Mate XT 2 tri-fold smartphone and HarmonyOS...
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nationalgeographic.com Top stories ·
Nepal’s Glaciers Will Flood Again. Can Scientists Predict the Next One?
The Himalaya is one of many places around the world home to glaciers that are increasingly becoming unstable as the planet warms.
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sports.yahoo.com Top stories ·
Seahawks Nick Emmanwori Delivers Clear Message on Aaron Donald’s Return
Seattle Seahawks safety Nick Emmanwori delivered a message on Aaron Donald's return to the rival Los Angeles Rams. The post Seahawks Nick Emmanwori Delivers Clear Message on Aaron Donald’s Return appeared first on HEAVY.
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One dead and about 15 people missing after flash flood in Grand Canyon
Dozens evacuated from US national park after flash flood hits the area of Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch.
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foxweather.com Top stories ·
Invest 97L could become a tropical depression as thunderstorms target Texas and Louisiana
The Gulf Coast is bracing for a stormy stretch as Invest 97L churns across the region, bringing a cluster of thunderstorms and heavy rain through Wednesday.
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abcnews.com Top stories ·
Tropical Storm Karina strengthens into a hurricane in the Pacific
Forecasters say Hurricane Karina has become a major hurricane in the Pacific Ocean, but poses no immediate threat to land
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euronews.com Top stories ·
Iran takes aim at Jordan after US attacks an island in Hormuz
The US attacks on Iran are the first in around a month as the Trump administration had shifted its war objective to inflict maximum economic pain on Tehran. Washington says the strikes were aimed at preventing Iranian forces from disrupting global shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
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scmp.com Top stories ·
Rescue work intensifies as death toll in China-Nepal disaster approaches 1,000
Efforts to reopen roads to landslide- and flood-hit area enter ‘critical stage’ as more than 4,700 remain missing and weather risks loom.
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Fifteen Britons among 261 foreigners missing in China after floods
The latest figures mean 48 British nationals are now reported missing on both sides of the Nepal-China border
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Treasury yields tick lower as U.S.-Iran war moves back into the spotlight
Treasury yields were marginally lower on Monday, as investors monitored developments in the Middle East.
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Flight attendant warns against wearing shorts or skirts on a plane
Longtime flight attendant said she’s witnessed some ‘diabolical’ things happen on planes
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notebookcheck.net Top stories ·
Xbox CEO says next-gen Project Helix will be a “family of devices,” hinting at another Xbox Series S|X-style lineup
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma says the next-generation Project Helix will launch as a “family of devices,” suggesting a tiered lineup similar to the Xbox Series S and X. Microsoft has confirmed AMD-powered hardware supporting Xbox and PC games but has yet to disclose pricing, release timing, or disc-drive options.
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cbssports.com Top stories ·
USC's empty seats show fans still haven't bought in on Lincoln Riley's hype for 2026
After four seasons of shortcomings, Lincoln Riley must produce tangible results if he wants to win over a notoriously flighty Los Angeles fanbase
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chicagobears.com Top stories ·
Ryan Poles talks roster cutdown day on preseason broadcast
General manager Ryan Poles joined the Bears’ preseason TV broadcast Saturday night in Nashville, speaking with team reporter Jasmine Baker about a variety of topics ahead of Sunday evening's 53-man roster deadline.
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Rescue efforts continue on both sides of Nepal-Tibet border
Rescue dogs searched for flood victims in Tibet while authorities worked through the night at a Nepal power plant where hundreds are missing.
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si.com Top stories ·
Grading Every Major Roster Decision Made by the 49ers on Cutdown Day
The 49ers just trimmed their roster down to 53 players. Let's grade the biggest roster decisions they made today.
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
9 most notable players released as part of NFL's 2026 roster cuts
There weren't many shocking decisions as part of the NFL's roster cuts in 2026, but there were still a handful of notable releases.
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Nepal-Tibet floods: rescuers race to reach 900 people believed trapped in hydropower tunnels
Workers thought to be trapped in the tunnels and underground areas of about half a dozen hydropower projects in Nepal following devastating flash floods
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sfgate.com Top stories ·
Highly anticipated Pokemon event in SF goes awry
The pin rally lasted for one hour on day 2.