Press review · Monday, 29 June 2026
29 June 2026
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mprnews.org Top stories ·
Thousands head to the Minnesota State Fair this morning for opening day
The Great Minnesota Get-Together starts at 7 a.m. Thursday. Follow along here to get on-the-ground updates from opening day.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario 'Lake America' amid Canada trade war
President Donald Trump signed an executive order that he said will "immediately" change the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America."
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pbs.org Top stories ·
ICE officer charged in Minneapolis shooting released in Texas after immediate extradition rejected
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer charged with shooting a man and lying about it during the immigration crackdown in Minneapolis was released from a Texas jail Thursday, after a judge refused to order his return to Minnesota.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
USS Abraham Lincoln to visit port in Thailand after more than 250 days at sea
Thai navy says ‘routine’ visit’ will allow personnel to rest and recuperate amid reports of poor conditions onboard
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
Tropical Storm Dolly forms days after Dolly Parton's death
The name of the storm is a coincidence that has nothing to do with the death of Parton on Aug. 25. The names of storms come from a decades-old list.
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variety.com Top stories ·
Peter Cullen, Voice of Optimus Prime in ‘Transformers,’ Dies at 85
Peter Cullen, the voice actor behind Autobots leader Optimus Prime in 'Transformers,' died on Aug. 26.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Iran attacks another commercial ship in Strait of Hormuz as Trump sends new warship to Middle East
A second commercial oil tanker was struck in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday amid talks between Oman and Iran to impose a toll in the crucial waterway.
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texastribune.org Top stories ·
Minnesota sues Abbott to force extradition of ICE agent
Christian Castro, accused of assault and lying about the circumstance surrounding the Jan. 14 shooting, could be released if a judge does not grant Minnesota’s request for a restraining order.
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Hiker reunited with backpack 60 years after he fell into a glacier in Austria
Bag, camera and pipe belonging to 86-year-old are latest relics uncovered as glaciers melt due to global heating
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gothamist.com Top stories ·
A flood watch issued for New York City as heavy rains and thunderstorms roll in
Wet weather is expected to clear in time for a relatively dry weekend.
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Jury deliberations begin in Lindsay Clancy murder trial after her attorney blames medical system
The state concludes: ‘This wasn’t a woman suffering from a lack of care’ or ‘a lack of resources’
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nfl.com Top stories ·
2026 NFL fantasy football draft tips: 18 must-know Do's and Don'ts
How much should you invest in ascending offenses? How early should you select stud rookies? Matt Okada provides a list of 18 do's and don'ts to follow in your 2026 fantasy football drafts.
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kqed.org Top stories ·
Timber Fire Now Third Largest in State, CHP Announces Highway 1 Closure | KQED
New evacuation orders are in place as the wildfire in Big Sur approaches 19,000 acres.
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wired.com Top stories ·
FBI Disrupts Chinese Proxy Tools Used in Mass Hacking of US Agencies and Infrastructure
China’s hacking campaign targeted NASA, the Federal Reserve, the US Senate, the Justice Department, and more, according to the DOJ.
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adn.com Top stories ·
Iran scrambles to sustain trade as US threatens to sanction countries that refuse to break ties
The success of the US strategy will largely hinge on China, the main buyer of Iranian oil and its top trading partner.
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apnews.com Top stories ·
Tropical Storm Dolly forms in the Atlantic and could bring heavy rain to portions of the Caribbean
Tropical Storm Dolly has formed in the Atlantic Ocean far from land. The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami says Thursday the storm could bring heavy rain to portions of the Caribbean in the coming days.
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macrumors.com Top stories ·
Apple Event: Six New Products to Expect on September 9
Apple has announced that it will be holding an event on Wednesday, September 9 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time, with the company widely expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, its first-ever foldable iPhone, and more. Other products expected to be announced at the event include an Apple Watch Series 12 with a ceramic case option, an Apple Watch Ultra 4, AirPods 5 with and without active noise cancellation, and potentially more.
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turnto10.com Top stories ·
Lindsay Clancy murder case attracts many spectators for different reasons
The trial of Lindsay Clancy, the Duxbury mother accused of killing her three children, is nearing its end.Both the prosecution and defense are delivering their
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mmajunkie.usatoday.com Top stories ·
Jennifer Mir posts apology to Alex Apodaca for vitriol after Bella Mir DWCS loss
Jennifer Mir didn't take her daughter's historic DWCS upset loss well. After her crash out got her buried, she tried to walk it back with an apology.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Missing Missouri deputy attorney general found alive 6 days after vanishing in Wyoming wilderness
Missouri Deputy Attorney General Shaun Mackelprang was found alive six days after he vanished in the remote Wyoming wilderness during a backcountry hike.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Giants QB's girlfriend takes NFL preseason fashion to next level, 9U football kid unloads & Horvat kids' clubs
Dick's Sporting Goods faces reader backlash over its ammo ban as fans push Scheels, plus a 9U football hit and the viral fart corner safe space.
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newrepublic.com Top stories ·
MAGA Senate Candidate’s Ex-Staffer Posted Nazi and KKK Images
Representative Mike Collins still hasn’t answered questions about his son-in-law, who is a white nationalist influencer.
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Ex-ICE agent charged over shooting is freed by Texas authorities
Christian Castro, accused of carrying out nonfatal shooting in Minnesota, walks free after extradition lapse.
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cbssports.com Top stories ·
College football odds, picks, predictions for Week 0, 2026: Computer backs Virginia, New Mexico State
SportsLine's model has revealed picks for every Week 0 college football game after 10,000 simulations
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gizmodo.com Top stories ·
Samsung's Galaxy S26 FE Strips the S26+ Down to Its Basics
The value of these 'Fan Edition' Samsung phones isn't what it used to be.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Infant in Pennsylvania is one of two people reported to die of measles this week
The deaths were the first associated with measles in the state in 35 years.
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Key witness in Meta trial says terms of settlement insufficient to halt apps’ harms to teenagers
Exclusive: Arturo Béjar, an ex-Facebook employee and whistleblower, said outcome ‘is not an all-clear to say the product is safe’
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ynetnews.com Top stories ·
They rode a Six Flags roller coaster. Both ended up needing emergency brain surgery
Two women needed emergency brain surgery after riding the Six Flags coaster days apart; both families say the park later offered them food, including McDonald’s, as serious questions mounted over years of reported injuries
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fox9.com Top stories ·
ICE agent released from Texas jail after court ruling in extradition battle
ICE agent Christian Castro has been released from jail in Texas after a judge denied a motion by Minnesota officials seeking to keep him held as they fight for his extradition in a Hennepin County case.
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weather.com Top stories ·
Tropical Storm Dolly forms in Atlantic, but won't last long
It's way out in the eastern Atlantic, and it will face the wrath of El Niño influence. Here's what you need to know about the latest tropical storm.
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si.com Top stories ·
Our 2026 College Football Crystal Ball Has Some Surprises
Who will win it all? Sports Illustrated’s college football experts predict the conference champions, Heisman winner, coaching moves, biggest surprise and more.
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nytimes.com Top stories ·
UEFA Champions League 2026-27 draw: When it is, and the new rule affecting Arsenal and Liverpool
Everything you need to know about this week's league phase draw in the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League
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Meta’s $18bn settlement: How social platforms will change for child users
From night curfew to two-hour limit, Instagram and Facebook will introduce new features for children in the US.
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Judge orders mental health evaluation for man found with gun at Trump golf course in LA
Judge ruled Jeanine John Taele, discovered with firearm days before Trump visit, was unfit to face felony charge
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Tropical Storm Dolly forms in the Atlantic and could bring heavy rain to portions of the Caribbean
The storm and its name had no connection to Dolly Parton’s death on Tuesday.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Okta's stock skyrockets 20%, CrowdStrike's surges 15% as rising AI threat boosts earnings
AI adoption is pushing customers to spend more on cybersecurity tools from companies such as CrowdStrike and Okta
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wpln.org Top stories ·
In pictures: After Dolly's passing, Nashville mourns its queen
Flowers, handwritten remembrances and other tributes have been piling up at de facto Dolly Parton memorial sites around the Nashville area. Nashville Public Radio's news team has been out there hearing from grieving fans and gathering snapshots.
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US Postal Service says new mail ballot rules tied to Trump order are in effect
Move from USPS comes amid Trump administration’s efforts to restrict mail-in voting in November’s midterms
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nymag.com Top stories ·
ICE Agent Charged in Minneapolis Shooting Released From Texas Jail
A judge denied Minnesota officials’ attempt to block the agent’s release and compel his extradition.
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nfl.com Top stories ·
NFL Network: Seahawks, DT Leonard Williams agree to three-year, $90M extension
Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Leonard Williams has agreed to a three-year, $90 million extension, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported on Thursday.
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rollingstone.com Top stories ·
Tim Curry, 'Rocky Horror Picture Show,' 'Clue,' and 'It' Star, Dead at 80
Tim Curry, who famously starred as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in 'Rocky Horror Picture Show,' has died at the age of 80.
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ktvu.com Top stories ·
San Jose man details wild shootout in his home that left armed suspect dead
San Jose police on Wednesday identified an armed robbery suspect who officers shot and killed after fleeing from authorities into an unaware family’s home this week – and the father who lived there detailed the scary experience in his first public comments since the high-profile shootout.
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businessreport.com Top stories ·
The winding path behind a $900M German investment in Louisiana LNG
The Trump administration has reached a $1.22 billion settlement with German energy company RWE requiring it to give up offshore wind leases in New York, California and Louisiana and redirect the settlement funds toward “conventional energy” projects, including oil, gas or nuclear infrastructure, The Washington Post reports. RWE plans to put $900 million into Louisiana […]
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fox35orlando.com Top stories ·
NHC: Tropical Storm Dolly forms in the Atlantic
Tropical Storm Dolly has formed in the Atlantic, becoming the fourth named storm of the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season.
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defector.com Top stories ·
The Red Hot Chili Peppers Beyond Good And Evil | Defector
California: Perhaps you’ve heard of it? It is the edge of the continent, it is the apocalypse state, and it is the subject of many songs by the Red Hot Chili Peppers, though fewer than you might think. California is one of Californian rock bands’ favorite things to sing about. The dreamy surface and its…
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snopes.com Top stories ·
Trump bought Boeing stock on same day Navy gave company $880M contract. Here's proof
Trump's financial disclosures indicate that he has traded millions of dollars worth of shares throughout his second term.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Ratko Mladić: The monstrous crimes of the 'Butcher of Bosnia'
The Bosnian Serb commander led a campaign of ethnic cleansing during the Bosnian conflict.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
MLB stadium looks virtually empty as fans send clear message about the team: 'Embarrassing'
The Los Angeles Angels claimed 25,161 fans attended Wednesday's matinee, but the empty stands in Anaheim told a very different and brutal story.
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WATCH LIVE: Attorneys make closing arguments in Lindsay Clancy trial
The prosecution and defense will each have an hour to make their final case before the jury receives instructions and begins deliberating.
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Thieves steal Bronze Age artifacts from Spanish museum in four-minute heist
The Treasure of Villena is a unique trove of almost ten kilos of gold, bowls, bottles and bracelets dating back to the Bronze Age.