Press review · Monday, 29 June 2026
29 June 2026
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democracynow.org Top stories ·
“She Put Her Body on the Line”: Maricarmen, 87, Dies; Her Eviction Sparked Spain Housing Protests
The 87-year-old pensioner in Spain whose eviction from her lifelong home sparked nationwide protests has died. María del Carmen Abascal, better known as Maricarmen, died on Wednesday just hours before she was set to sign a new rental agreement. She was forcibly removed from her Madrid apartment last month on a stretcher after the private investment company that owns the building hiked her rent. After massive public outcry, the landlord had agreed to allow her back into her apartment. Independent Spanish journalist María Carrión says that although Maricarmen’s story galvanized much of the country, evictions like hers are “a daily occurrence” in Spain. “Rents have gone up 80% in the last 10 years, while salaries have not kept up,” Carrión says. “Young people cannot leave their homes. They cannot become independent or start families. And this is what people are trying to change from the street.”
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Trump says U.S. will not attack Iran before midterm election
Trump said talks with Tehran were “productive” as the Iran war pushes oil and gas prices higher and support for the conflict falls.
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pbs.org Top stories ·
New U.S. indictment charges former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro with torture
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and wife Cilia Flores, already charged with participating in a conspiracy to send cocaine into the U.S., now also face allegations of human rights abuses during his time as president of the oil-rich South American nation.
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dw.com Top stories ·
France: Police clash with protesters at Paris student rally
Police fired tear gas at protesters in Paris again as students continue to voice grievances about school conditions across France. The education minister has said 3,000 substitute teachers will reach schools soon.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Gas prices face new threat as Hurricane Isaias forces widespread Gulf oil shutdowns
Nearly all U.S. offshore oil production is in Isaias’ path, one analyst wrote, which means “the impact, even short-lived, can be significant.”
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variety.com Top stories ·
Joe Rogan Renews Nine-Figure Spotify Deal
Spotify and Joe Rogan have entered into a new multiyear licensing agreement, continuing a relationship that began in 2020 for his hugely popular podcast.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Former Prince Andrew wins legal dispute over search warrants after Epstein-linked misconduct arrest
The allegations against Mountbatten-Windsor came to light when the U.S. Justice Department released millions of pages of documents from its investigation into sex trafficking by Epstein.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
‘Undistilled cheating’: Missouri voters furious in aftermath of Trump bid to rig electoral maps
State residents express anger at Republicans who allowed chaotic voting maps saga to unfold ahead of the midterms
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bostonglobe.com Top stories ·
Army finds systemic failures behind D.C. midair collision and calls for safety fixes - The Boston Globe
The military has not publicly released its report on the deadliest plane crash on US soil in over two decades, but eventually shared it late last week with families of the 67 people who died.
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sandiegouniontribune.com Top stories ·
Joy and relief consume crew of carrier USS Abraham Lincoln on eve of homecoming
The flattop is scheduled to arrive at Naval Air Station North Island on Thursday.
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nashvillescene.com Top stories ·
Thiel Becomes Nashville’s Edgiest Pastor
Billionaire Peter Thiel delivered another widely attended lecture on the “Antichrist,” his second of four, in downtown Nashville this week.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
‘Too young to vote, old enough to be tear gassed’: French students’ anger at police tactics swells
Defiant students said gruesome injuries suffered by young protesters won’t deter them from protesting for more education funding, invoking the spirit of the French Revolution as they erected makeshift barriers.
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cbs12.com Top stories ·
Florida, Panhandle counties prepare for Isaias with evacuations, shelters
Florida emergency teams are staging supplies as Panhandle counties order evacuations, open shelters and prepare for Hurricane Isaias.
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deadline.com Top stories ·
David Decker Lands Top Content Sales Role At Skydance
Jay Askinasi will oversee Ads and Ray Hopkins will lead distribution at the merged company.
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theverge.com Top stories ·
75 great October Prime Day deals are still happening
We’ll track the leftovers throughout the day.
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Trump’s latest attacks on the press exude desperation | Margaret Sullivan
Trump seems to invent ugly new variations on his press-bashing theme almost every day
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ksat.com Top stories ·
Takeaways from President Donald Trump's rally in San Antonio
President Donald Trump rallied supporters at Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio, urging voters to back Republican candidates in closely watched races. Here are the key takeaways from Trump’s San Antonio visit.
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Report alleges Ambassador Guilfoyle improperly asked a donor to pay her credit card bill. Rubio refuses to comment
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters that he would not discuss the allegations contained in a Wall Street Journal story that said U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle had asked a donor and supporter of President Donald Trump to pay a $100,000 credit card bill just before her confirmation hearing, promising him access to administration officials if he did.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Map shows Isaias' path toward Pittsburgh area, with remnants bringing widespread rain
The U.S. Gulf Coast is bracing for Hurricane Isaias, with remnants making their way to the Pittsburgh area this weekend.
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arstechnica.com Top stories ·
Amazon's new Alexa Tablets drop the Fire branding but are more Android than ever
Amazon killed its app store, so Google Play it is.
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Marco Rubio brushes off questions about Kimberly Guilfoyle pressing donor to pay credit card
US ambassador to Greece allegedly asked Trump donor to pay $100,000 American Express bill
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
October Prime Day may be over, but these deals under $50 are still available
Medicube, Waterpik, Ring and other popular brands are still marked down post Prime Big Deal Days.
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abcnews.com Top stories ·
Iran live updates: Trump says US won't attack Iran again ahead of midterms
President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28.
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Hurricane Isaias charges towards the US Gulf Coast with dangerous winds
The storm is forecast to strike Florida, Alabama and Mississippi with up to 10 inches of rain this weekend.
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reason.com Top stories ·
The biggest expansion of school choice yet is coming in January
Thanks to a new tax credit, school choice will become a more attainable option for many American families next year.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
California woman accused of spying for China fights detention with $820K in proposed security
Wanying Zhang offered over $800,000 in property equity for bail after her arrest while boarding a flight to China on unregistered agent charges.
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mprnews.org Top stories ·
Minnesota man arrested after FBI alleges Mall of America attack plot
Federal law enforcement officials say a Minnesota man planned an attack at the Mall of America and was arrested after accepting an AK-47-style rifle and ammunition from an undercover FBI operative.
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Trump made ‘clear’ that media ban was due to critical coverage, court told
Lawyer for CNN, MS Now and Politico says Trump admitted he banned networks from White House over their coverage
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euronews.com Top stories ·
Breaking news. - Mélenchon declares ‘Bastille retaken’ after major student rally
The mass student-led movement emerged over a range of issues including long school days, overcrowded schools, teacher absences. #EuropeNews
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abc7.com Top stories ·
'Operation Save Skid Row' targets over 2 dozen alleged drug dealers in notorious Downtown LA area
Federal law enforcement officials are targeting drug dealing in Downtown Los Angeles with "Operation Skid Row."
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As Hurricane Isaias approaches U.S., looking back at tropical storm that hit Philadelphia region in 2020
Tropical Storm Isaias swept through the Philadelphia region on Aug. 4, 2020, producing significant tropical rainfall and tornadoes.
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yahoo.com Top stories ·
‘I Don’t Love That’: JD Vance Questioned About Guilfoyle’s Reported $100K Request to Donor
JD Vance claimed ignorance about widespread reports that Kimberly Guilfoyle allegedly begged a Trump donor to give her $100,000 to pay off her AmEx card.
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npr.org Top stories ·
4 people on NASA's Crew-12 mission return to Earth after 8 months in space
Four people — two NASA astronauts, one from the European Space Agency and a Russian cosmonaut — spent nearly eight months at the space station, conducting spacewalks, science experiments and research.
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themoscowtimes.com Top stories ·
Russia Says Checks Following Siberian Plague Lab Death Are Complete - The Moscow Times
Russia said on Thursday it had completed health checks on all the contacts of a deceased lab worker at a plague research facility in Siberia, signaling a desire to draw a line under the affair.
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Cornell gang rape accuser was ‘misled’ about criminal investigation, her lawyer says - The Boston Globe
Cornell's police department gave her the impression that a criminal investigation was continuing, her lawyer said, when in fact, the criminal inquiry ended almost as soon as it began.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
October Prime Day is over, but these 16 FOX reader-favorite deals are still live
Missed October Prime Day? It's not too late to save on FOX reader-favorites, including $70 off AirPods Pro 3, 40% off a Shark stick vacuum and over $650 off a Hisense TV.
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Measures in place 'to assess' some from Russian region where plague was reported: CDC
The CDC says only about 200 travelers from the region visit the U.S. per year.
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opb.org Top stories ·
Oregon’s second gubernatorial debate features few fireworks, plenty of policy
Gov. Tina Kotek and state Sen. Christine Drazan continued to try to distinguish themselves for voters during their meeting in Medford.
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Trump Team Freaks Out Over Advisers Helping Russian-Linked Group
Donald Trump has apparently been “livid” over members of his close circle ignoring midterms in favor of their own bottom lines.
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tmz.com Top stories ·
President Trump Says the FBI May Investigate Nolan Wells' Death
Nolan Wells' family may get their wish for the feds to step in and investigate their son's untimely death ... thanks to President Trump.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
‘I don’t care if I go to jail’: Newly released video shows 6-year-old defiant after Virginia school shooting
The video shows the moments after the first-grader shot Abigail Zwerner at Richneck Elementary School in Newport News on Jan. 6, 2023.
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Cornell rape case latest: 'Jane Doe' was targeted in swatting incident at her family's home, lawyer says
Thomas Giuffra said armed police officers drew guns on the former student's boyfriend, brother and father after receiving a bogus tip that "someone was killing people in the house."
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‘Neither war nor peace’: Palestinians in Gaza on existing amid disease, despair and ruins
People tell of lives changed beyond recognition after the 7 October attacks by Hamas three years ago and the subsequent Israeli offensive
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ms.now Top stories ·
Thursday’s Campaign Round-Up, 10.8.26: Mike Rogers distances himself from Trump’s agenda
Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Mamdani doubles down on anti-Israel Oct 7 statement after backlash
Zohran Mamdani doubled down on his accusation that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, refusing to walk back remarks that sparked bipartisan backlash.
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komonews.com Top stories ·
How do cruise ships stay safe during hurricanes?
As Hurricane Isaias threatens, Charlotte asks: “What do cruise ships do during hurricanes?”The answer: get out of the way.If a hurricane threatens a ship’s home
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Washington jewelry store owner opens fire after would-be thieves ram truck through storefront
Surveillance video shows a Toyota Tacoma smashing through a Lynnwood jewelry store before masked suspects rush in carrying an axe in broad daylight.
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Trump eyes Nord Stream deal with Putin
Donald Trump is considering a deal with Vladimir Putin to reopen the Nord Stream gas pipelines.
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abc7ny.com Top stories ·
Ex-boyfriend arrested after Bronx mother killed, infant survives fall
The ex-boyfriend sought in the Bronx balcony death of Nathaly Ramirez now faces murder, attempted murder and manslaughter charges.
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nypost.com Top stories ·
Russia plague didn’t accidentally leak from broken test tube, mom of dead scientist says: ‘I know the truth’
The mother of the Russian scientist who died in a suspected plague outbreak in Siberia denies the reports that her daughter was infected after breaking a test tube — and instead suggested Russian o…