Press review · Monday, 29 June 2026
29 June 2026
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Iran and Oman prepare Hormuz deal as U.S. holds back on secondary sanctions
Iran and Oman are approaching a deal to secure safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz and future administration of the vital economic artery.
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businessinsider.com Top stories ·
Trump's DEI crackdown just cost Deloitte $21.5 million
Deloitte agreed to a $21.5 million settlement to end the Justice Department's investigation into its DEI practices.
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
US appeals court blocks FCC plan to expand discounted political advertising rates
The U.S. Court of Appeals on Tuesday blocked a move to extend discounted broadcast television advertising rates to political party and joint fundraising committees.
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abcnews.com Top stories ·
8 dead, including 4 children, following shooting and fire at Montana home: Police
The "unimaginable tragedy" unfolded at a residence in Billings on Sunday, according to police.
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pravda.com.ua Top stories ·
Kremlin reveals purpose of CIA director's visit to Moscow
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s visit to Moscow was related to contact between Russian and US intelligence services but provided no further details.
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apnews.com Top stories ·
Oklahoma Governor Runoff Election Live Results 2026
Live results for the August 25, 2026 Oklahoma Governor runoff. Track election results with real-time vote counts, county-level maps and race calls from AP.
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npr.org Top stories ·
More than 50 kidnapped as violent gang attack in Haiti leaves 47 dead
It is believed to be one of the largest mass kidnappings in Haiti in recent years, and one gang leader is threatening to kill the hostages if authorities kill any gang members as they try to secure the community nestled in the hills above Port-au-Prince.
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movieweb.com Top stories ·
Ridley Scott's 'The Dog Stars' Debuts Official Rotten Tomatoes Score
Rotten Tomatoes has revealed its initial average positive critics' score for Ridley Scott's new movie, 'The Dog Stars.'
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notus.org Top stories ·
Billionaire Stanley Druckenmiller’s WSJ Op-Ed Criticizing Bessent Was Written With AI
“I write everything using AI now,” Druckenmiller, who questioned the treasury secretary’s bond market interventions, said.
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Republican with same name as incumbent Dan Sullivan advances from Alaska US Senate primary
Dan J. Sullivan has advanced from Alaska’s U.S. Senate primary. Sullivan goes by Dan Sullivan, the same name as the Republican incumbent.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Target faces renewed backlash for Halloween costume with 'minstrel show features'
Retailer Target pulled a children's Halloween costume from its shelves after widespread social media backlash, apologizing for selling a garment critics said evoked racist minstrel caricatures.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
CCTV Script 26/08/26
This is the script of CNBC's financial news report for China's CCTV on AUG 26, 2026.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
From Jolene to Islands in the Stream: Dolly Parton’s 10 best recordings
The late star created some of the most beloved country and pop songs in American music
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Instagram chief testifies at Meta trial, says few teens used safety feature
Meta is on trial over claims it hooked young users on its platforms despite mental health risks.
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Iran insists Hormuz remains closed despite Oman route deal
Tehran says the agreement with Oman on routes through Hormuz does not indicate that the strait is open.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Immigrant dad of USS Lincoln sailor is released from ICE detention
Joshua Aviles posted a family statement on Facebook saying his father, Luis Manuel Aviles, “has been released back to our family.”
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
HP partners with U.S.-blacklisted Huawei for licensing the Chinese company's WiFi tech
It's a sign of adoption of Huawei technology outside China, despite the U.S. restricting the company from working with American suppliers such as Google.
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sports.yahoo.com Top stories ·
“Don’t Think He Should Be Banned”: WNBA Analyst Makes Feelings Clear on Enes Kanter Freedom Amid Chicago Sky’s Arena Ban
The Chicago Sky wanted to shut down the latest controversy surrounding former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom following his ejection from their arena. However, according to WNBA analyst Jemele Hill, the franchise may have inadvertently done the opposite.
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Evacuations ordered as wind-whipped Ross Fire in Texas explodes to 50,000 acres in just hours
Firefighters are battling numerous wildfires threatening homes in the West.
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ksat.com Top stories ·
Trump's new economic squeeze on Iran has a big challenge: China
The Trump administration's new “economic onslaught” on Iran's financial connections around the world faces a challenge when it comes to China.
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mmafighting.com Top stories ·
‘Holy fraud check’: Pros react to Bella Mir’s shocking upset loss on Contender Series
Bella Mir’s upset loss to Alex Apodaca had the MMA world buzzing
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deadline.com Top stories ·
'Heroes' Cast Reunites To "Celebrate The Life" Of Hayden Panettiere: "Was Deeply Emotional"
Hayden Panettiere died on August 16, and her former Heroes co-stars reunited to celebrate her life.
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medtechdive.com Top stories ·
Roche, Eli Lilly get FDA nod for new Alzheimer’s blood test
Labcorp and Quest Diagnostics both plan to offer the test, which secured CE mark certification earlier this year.
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foxbusiness.com Top stories ·
Deloitte agrees to pay $21.5 million to settle DOJ probe into DEI practices
Deloitte agreed to pay $21.5 million to settle Department of Justice allegations of employment discrimination tied to DEI in federal contracts.
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NFL reveals 2026 Rivalries uniforms for AFC South, NFC North teams
The uniforms will remain a part of the team's rotation for the next three seasons.
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More than 50 kidnapped as violent gang attack in Haiti leaves 47 dead
The United Nations says armed men have killed at least 47 people and kidnapped over 50 others near Haiti’s capital.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
OpenAI data center chief Chris Malone is out, the latest in a string of executive exits
An OpenAI spokesperson said the company "recently reorganized our infrastructure organization to support the scale and pace of our work."
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Chicago Sky ban Enes Kanter Freedom from home games, calling him ‘a potential threat’
The Chicago Sky have banned Enes Kanter Freedom from their home games after the former NBA center was ejected from Sunday’s loss to the Indiana Fever
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Instagram CEO denies company hid low use of teen safety feature in Meta trial
Adam Mosseri is first top executive from Meta to testify in blockbuster lawsuit brought by 29 US states
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tvinsider.com Top stories ·
Stars Pay Tribute to Dolly Parton After Her Death
The legendary country music singer was 80 years old.
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abc7chicago.com Top stories ·
Chicago Sky ban Kanter Freedom from arena after clash with point guard Natasha Cloud
The Chicago Sky have banned Enes Kanter Freedom from Wintrust Arena after the former NBA player was removed from the building by security Sunday.
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forbes.com Top stories ·
Trump-Backed Mike Mazzei Narrowly Wins GOP Runoff For Oklahoma Gov. Race
Mazzei narrowly defeated state Attorney General Gentner Drummond, who Trump had attacked and labeled as a “fake Republican.”
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
The second Dan Sullivan makes the general election in Alaska’s Senate race
NBC News projects that GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan and Republican Dan J. Sullivan will face off in the general election alongside former Rep. Mary Peltola, a Democrat.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Enes Kanter Freedom, deemed to have ‘the potential to be a threat,’ barred from Sky arena after altercation
Chicago Sky team owner Michael Alter said Tuesday Enes Kanter Freedom is barred from Wintrust Arena after his altercation with Natasha Cloud on Sunday.
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pbs.org Top stories ·
Secret Service confirms awareness of Iranian state media video threatening Barron Trump's life
“The U.S. Secret Service is aware of the video and investigates anything that can be perceived as a threat toward our protectees,” Secret Service spokesman Nate Herring said in a statement.
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Chicago Sky owner explains ‘threat’ reason for banning Enes Kanter from WNBA arena
The Chicago Sky have become the first WNBA franchise to announce they are banning Enes Kanter following his recent courtside antics. Enes Kanter has become a lightning rod for controversy within the WNBA.
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bleacherreport.com Top stories ·
Bears, Lions, Packers, Vikings Reveal 'Rivalries' Uniforms for 2026 NFL Season in New Photos, Videos
The teams from the NFC North will be rocking some new threads for key showdowns throughout the 2026 season.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Trump endorsement boosts sister of late Lindsey Graham to historic runoff victory
President Donald Trump's endorsement and an $800,000 MAGA Inc. blitz helped Darline Graham defeat Ralph Norman in the South Carolina Senate runoff.
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‘What a Joke’ — Pundit Scoffs as Sky Owner Michael Alter Labels Enes Kanter a ‘Potential Threat’ in Polarizing Wintrust Arena Ban
Enes Kanter has landed himself in trouble with the Chicago Sky following his verbal altercation with Natasha Cloud on Sunday. On Tuesday, the franchise announced that Kanter would be banned from Wintrust Arena.
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Record-breaking heat dome expected to bring dangerous temperatures to US south-west
As wildfires rage and intense heat builds across the region, daytime highs of 110-11F (43-46C) are forecast
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knoxnews.com Top stories ·
Why is Dollywood closed on the day Dolly Parton died?
Dollywood's Dreamer-in-Chief has died, but fans won't be able to celebrate her life at the park bearing her name on Aug. 25.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
CIA Director John Ratcliffe visits Russia, on what was a secret trip
A U.S. military plane landed at an airport in Moscow, Russia, on Tuesday, and CIA Director John Ratcliffe was among those on board. Charlie D'Agata reports.
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littleleague.org Top stories ·
Little League Baseball® World Series – Game 26 Recap
LLBWS Game 2 Final Score: Southeast 4 vs. Northwest 2 Kinley Rasmus had two hits and broke the record for the most hits by a girl in the LLBWS as […]
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Trump wins again. Takeaways from Darline Graham's SC primary victory
Darline Graham's win in the South Carolina Senate primary continues a strong midterm season for Trump and his endorsed Republican candidates.
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SEC joins Big Ten in banning pros from returning to college, including basketball players
The Southeastern Conference has passed a rule banning players who have been drafted by NFL, NBA or WNBA teams or listed on rosters in those leagues.
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Trump plans largest mass visa cancellation in history: Who will it affect?
The policy could affect up to 200,000 people and deter many more from filing an asylum claim once in the US.
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hollywoodreporter.com Top stories ·
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Hits No. 2 on All-Time Domestic Chart, Topping ‘Avengers: Endgame’
Only 'Force Awakens' has grossed more domestically than Sony's supercharged Tom Holland-led blockbuster.
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The US and Canada could pull back from an all-out trade war. It's not clear that they will
The U.S. and Canada have ramped up their trade war, hitting each other with steep new tit-for-tat tariffs.
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bostonglobe.com Top stories ·
Star cornerback Christian Gonzalez returns to practice, and other notes from Patriots training camp - The Boston Globe
Gonzalez was a full participant Monday, indicating he has fully recovered from the injury he suffered at the end of practice on Aug. 10.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Man arrested after guillotine is found in pickup truck near Capitol
Capitol Police said investigators were looking into why the 35-year-old suspect from California was in Washington.