Press review · Monday, 29 June 2026
29 June 2026
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weather.com Top stories ·
2026 hurricane season maps tracker: Current storms, forecast
We have the maps you need to track the 2026 season, including forecast tracks, areas to watch and other conditions. Track the latest with our tracker maps.
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tmz.com Top stories ·
Actor Tim Curry Dead at 80
Tim Curry -- the legendary film and TV actor best known for playing Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the cult classic "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" -- has died ... TMZ has learned.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
In pictures: The dotty world of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama
Kusama was known for creating extraordinary immersive worlds that delighted millions of visitors.
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eurogamer.net Top stories ·
GTA 6 gameplay details revealed in new preview, including seamless character switching, playing as a couple and more
We finally understand how switching between characters is going to work in GTA 6, and what it means to play the game as a couple.
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themoscowtimes.com Top stories ·
Car Explosion in St. Petersburg Kills Russian Military Officer, Reports Say - The Moscow Times
A Russian military lieutenant colonel was killed in a car explosion in St.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Nvidia agrees to buy Hugging Face for $12.9 billion, report says
Nvidia reportedly agreed to buy open source AI platform Hugging Face for $12.9 billion as the chipmaker expands deeper into the AI ecosystem.
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mlb.com Top stories ·
These 10 farm systems have the best catching prospects
This story is the fourth in a series in which MLB Pipeline ranks the Top 10 MLB farm systems by position: Infielders | Outfielders | Pitchers | Catchers
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Yayoi Kusama, Japanese artist who became a global superstar, dies aged 97
From the 1950s to the 2020s, Kusama produced vivid paintings, sculptures and vast installations that often drew on her experience of hallucinations
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Data centers forgot the consumer — and that could cost America the AI race
Fewer than 30% of Americans support data centers in their communities as concerns over electricity, water, and noise outpace industry promises about AI.
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abcnews.com Top stories ·
Tate brothers' extradition fight back in Miami court as brothers seek release on bond
A federal judge will consider whether to free Andrew and Tristan Tate from a Miami detention center while they challenge extradition to face rape and sex trafficking charges in the United Kingdom
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
Why cattle ranchers are fuming at Trump
Easing of beef import tariffs infuriates US ranchers and more news to start your Thursday.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Tech companies and local officials are covering data center talks in NDAs
Nondisclosure agreements covered up negotiations between a tech company and several local and state officials, surprising local residents. It's a tactic used around the country in data center deals.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Judge to consider whether influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate should be released during extradition fight
A federal judge will consider whether to free Andrew and Tristan Tate from a Miami detention center while they challenge extradition to face rape and sex trafficking charges in the United Kingdom.
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sports.yahoo.com Top stories ·
Jonathan Kuminga's Timberwolves Contract Exemplifies NBA's Free-Agency Problem
The risk of testing the NBA's free-agent market often outweighs the reward these days, as Jonathan Kuminga can now doubly attest.
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US Open 2026 results: Jakub Mensik and Karolina Muchova win mixed doubles title
Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik save two match points on their way to the US Open mixed doubles title and $1m in prize money.
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pbs.org Top stories ·
Custody fight erupts after surrogate refuses abortion for baby with heart condition
This week, a Texas court heard arguments in a legal fight between a California couple and their surrogate over a newborn with a serious heart condition. The case has drawn the attention of anti-abortion activists pushing for new restrictions on surrogacy. Amna Nawaz discussed the case with Shefali Luthra, reproductive health reporter for The 19th News.
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Trial for accused mastermind of 9/11 attacks set for June 2028
A U.S. Air Force judge ordered Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and three co-defendants to go on trial before a military tribunal in June 2028.
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fieldgulls.com Top stories ·
What Vinod Khosla said in his first Seahawks press conference
The Seahawks are on the cusp of new ownership. Here’s what Vinod Khosla had to say in his first press conference.
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independent.co.uk Top stories ·
Royal family honours Dolly Parton with Buckingham Palace tribute
The Changing of the Guard's military band played a rendition of Dolly Parton's "9 to 5" outside Buckingham Palace in tribute to the beloved country singer, who has died aged 80 following a "brief battle" with cancer. Parton’s nephew Bryan Seaver announced the news of her death on behalf of the family on Tuesday (25 August), and her representative later confirmed that she had died at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville, surrounded by loved ones. "Remembering the late, great Dolly, who brought joy, comfort and inspiration to so many - including the millions of children given free books through her Imagination Library. We will always love you," the Royal Family Instagram account captioned the video.
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apnews.com Top stories ·
NFL ends the Pro Bowl game, but players will still be honored as Pro Bowlers
The Pro Bowl is no more. The NFL announced the move Wednesday, bringing an end to an exhibition of the league's top players that was held in some form almost every year since 1951.
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Share your tributes and memories of Tim Curry
We would like to hear your tributes and memories of the performer - whether you met him or admired his work
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nypost.com Top stories ·
Nick Shirley, California Republicans to challenge ‘censorship’ law
Critics have blasted the measure as a way to intimidate people “trying to shine light on bad behavior.”
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Nepal says 270 bodies found after Himalayan floods, Chinese PM visits Tibet
A total of 270 bodies found in Nepal after torrential floods sweep through the Himalayan region bordering Tibet.
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techcrunch.com Top stories ·
Hugging Face reportedly in talks to be acquired for $13B | TechCrunch
Hugging Face has reportedly been fielding acquisition offers that would value the company at around $13B. But with the founders' feeling of responsibility to community, doubts arise as to whether a sale will happen.
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newsweek.com Top stories ·
Half of Americans fear for financial survival if Social Security cut
The poll findings come as the government's latest projections suggest retirement benefits could be cut by 22 percent.
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Yayoi Kusama, who splashed polka dots across the art world, dies at 97 in Tokyo
Pioneering Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, who splashed her signature polka dots on paintings, sculptures and museum installations around the world, has died. She was 97.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Before an emergency hearing, the Kennedy Center's board threatens to demolish it
A lawsuit seeks to block President Trump's name from going back on the center. The center's board warns that if renovation plans don't go forward, it may be demolished.
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japantimes.co.jp Top stories ·
Trailblazing artist Yayoi Kusama, ‘princess of polka dots,’ dies at 97
Kusama was known worldwide for her signature polka dots, repetitive patterns and immersive “Infinity Mirror Rooms.“
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Republicans are dismissing affordability. That could be a problem in November
President Donald Trump quipped that affordability was "devised" by Democrats, while Vice President JD Vance said groceries "cost what they cost."
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variety.com Top stories ·
Tim Curry Remembered by Carol Burnett, Michael McKean, Luke Evans and More: ‘Thank You’ for ‘Inspiring Generations of Actors to Be a Little Braver’
Michael McKean, the Muppets, Luke Evans, Josh Gad, Selma Blair and others joined the outpouring of love for Tim Curry after his death.
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Nvidia closes in on Hugging Face acquisition | TechCrunch
Nvidia has reportedly agreed to buy Hugging Face, the popular open-source AI hub, for $12.9 billion in a move that would let Nvidia both protect its chip empire and jump back into the cloud business.
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vox.com Top stories ·
Trump’s new attempt to seize control of the Federal Reserve, explained
This completely unnecessary showdown was brought to you by an incompetent Supreme Court.
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alaskasnewssource.com Top stories ·
4 dead after small plane crashes into Seldovia Slough
The Alaska Department of Public Safety has confirmed that it and other agencies are responding to a reported plane crash near Seldovia.
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New data shows fall in visas, asylum claims and small boat arrivals compared to year earlier
The number of people arriving on small boats in the year to June was 33,000, down 23% on the previous year.
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Meta's $18B child-safety deal hinges on age-verification tech that doesn't work well | TechCrunch
The historic settlement reignites ongoing concern around how age-verification technology puts privacy at risk.
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Key moments from Lindsay Clancy's five-week trial over children's killings
Closing arguments are about to start in a trial which has drawn global attention to the rare condition postpartum psychosis.
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metr.org Top stories ·
Brief independent investigation of agents’ behavior, reasoning and collaboration in the OpenAI / Hugging Face hacking incident
Two METR staff members and a Redwood Research contractor investigated an incident in which OpenAI agents coordinated a multi-day hack of Hugging Face on a shared unsanctioned message board.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
CIA chief John Ratcliffe reportedly made secretive Moscow trip to warn Russia against attacking NATO
Russia and Ukraine have intensified long-range drone and missile strikes as fears of further escalation grow.
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Dolly Parton latest: Miley Cyrus shares emotional tribute to ‘angel’
The singer, who was known for timeless hits including ‘9 to 5’ and ‘Jolene,’ wrote more than 3,000 songs across her illustrious career
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futurism.com Top stories ·
Designer Creates World's Most Hideous Hawaiian Shirt to Hide From AI Surveillance Cameras
German artist Simon Weckert has designed a shirt meant to trick AI-integrated surveillance cameras into looking right past him.
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What we know about deadly Nepal-Tibet floods
Hundreds have died in flooding and landslides on the border of Nepal and Tibet.
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inquirer.com Top stories ·
A newborn baby was one of Pa.’s two measles-related deaths, state says as RFK questions whether they were ‘fabricated’
The measles-related deaths announced Tuesday of two Lancaster County residents were the first in Pennsylvania in 35 years and led to a spat between Josh Shapiro and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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Exclusive | Unhinged notebooks of armed man arrested at Trump golf course revealed — including Melania’s schedule
Taele was scruffy and dressed in a suicide smock for the preliminary hearing as prosecutors revealed additional details about his arrest.
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abc11.com Top stories ·
Man mourns 76-year-old wife killed while on her daily walk in Cary: 'She was my own Dolly Parton'
A Cary man is mourning the loss of his wife after she was struck and killed by a driver while on her daily walk.
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cityandstateny.com Top stories ·
Lobbyists are still feeling good in Mamdani’s New York
They thought the democratic socialist mayor would send lobbyists to Siberia. They're getting a warmer welcome.
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wjla.com Top stories ·
Maryland judge blocks congressional redistricting amendment
A Maryland judge has ruled that a proposed constitutional amendment dealing with congressional redistricting cannot appear on the November ballot, delivering a
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Prince Harry and Meghan arrive back in U.K., BBC News reports
Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, returned to the U.K. from California on Wednesday, six years after their tumultuous departure, the BBC reports.
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realtor.com Top stories ·
Inside Dolly Parton's Incredibly Eclectic Property Portfolio—From Tiny Childhood Cabin to Idyllic Brentwood Retreat
The singer, who passed away on Aug. 25 following a battle with cancer, quietly amassed an incredible collection of homes in her lifetime.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Tanker attack tests Trump’s claim that Hormuz is a 'functioning strait'
An oil tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, keeping alive risks deterring vessesl from the vital energy corridor.
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click2houston.com Top stories ·
Houston Police Department investigating officer usages of Flock camera system for potential policy violations
The Houston Police Department says it is investigating certain usages of the Flock camera system by officers for potential policy violations.