Press review · Monday, 29 June 2026
29 June 2026
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2news.com Top stories ·
Hawk Fire update: Some evacuations downgraded as North Valleys residents await answers
Some evacuation zones have eased, but North Valleys residents still face closures and uncertainty about access.
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
Why the Astros felt they had to make a front-office shakeup now with Dana Brown
The Astros entered Monday tied for first place with a sub-.500 record, but a brutal homestand convinced owner Jim Crane a change was needed.
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si.com Top stories ·
Pat Forde: College Sports Has Abandoned Restraint With Its NFL-to-NCAA Pipeline
What began as a fight over a fifth year has spiraled into a free-for-all where the boundaries between college and professional sports barely exist.
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katu.com Top stories ·
Former NBA player Kanter Freedom ejected from WNBA arena as transgender debate escalates
The WNBA’s debate over transgender athletes spilled into the stands Sunday night when former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected from a Chicago Sky game
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abc7.com Top stories ·
San Bernardino hot tub assault victim speaks out after 2 teenage boys turned in by their parents
A man who suffered a concussion when he was attacked and robbed says he forgives the two teen suspects and is grateful to their parents for turning them in.
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ms.now Top stories ·
Mehmet Oz disputes Trump’s false claim, concedes the MMR vaccine is not ‘lethal’
If some anti-Oz statements start showing up on the president’s social media platform, at least we’ll know why.
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insidehighered.com Top stories ·
International Student Rule Already Spurring Disenrollments
Fifteen colleges, universities and university systems submitted testimony explaining how the rule, which allows international students to stay in the U.S. for only four years without an extension, is already impacting their campuses.
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vox.com Top stories ·
America’s murder rate hasn’t been this low in 70 years
The country’s murder drop is still a mystery. Baltimore may help explain one piece of it.
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variety.com Top stories ·
CNN Blames ‘Technical Issue’ Across Warner Bros. Discovery for Channel Outage
CNN's channels went dark on Monday across multiple distribution points, a problem the news network attributed to a "technical issue" at parent company Warner Bros. Discovery.
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defirate.com Top stories ·
Cook Moves Texas and Iowa Toward Democrats, but Prediction Markets Still See Different November Risks
Cook Political Report just moved the Texas and Iowa Senate races to toss-ups and upgraded the Iowa governor’s race to Lean Democratic, giving Democrats four more favorable ratings in two states that once looked reliably Republican. Prediction markets are reflecting the tighter Senate picture, especially in Texas, where Ken Paxton and James Talarico are neck-and-neck.
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texastribune.org Top stories ·
Why do so many Texans live in flood zones? What we found.
A Tribune-ProPublica investigation found Texas lawmakers repeatedly failed to take action that could have protected residents in flood-prone areas.
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vaticannews.va Top stories ·
Major Archbishop Shevchuk: Freedom must never be taken for granted - Vatican News
On the day the country celebrates 35 years of independence, the head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk, ...
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thebulwark.com Top stories ·
Trump and Natalie: A F*cked-Up Love Story
The weirdest relationship ever just got weirder.
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Emergency motion against USPS mail-in ballot rule says Trump admin ‘flouted’ order
Voting rights groups warned of “widespread confusion” and “undermining voter confidence and disrupting the administration of elections.”
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Trump announces new 50% tariff on Canadian cars, trucks and steel
Move is latest deterioration in trade relations between neighbors with historically strong economic ties
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electrek.co Top stories ·
Watch Tesla FSD v14 Lite drive over a giant log without stopping
A Tesla owner says FSD v14.1 Lite drove over a log at 32 mph without stopping, adding to the problems piling up on Hardware 3 cars.
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nbcsports.com Top stories ·
Canales: Panthers will use committee RBs Week 1
Panthers HC Dave Canales said the team will use a running back by committee approach if Chuba Hubbard (hamstring) and Jonathon Brooks are both available.
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cbssports.com Top stories ·
Browns fans, keep booing: Todd Monken picking Deshaun Watson over Shedeur Sanders is wrong, even if it's right
Todd Monken just picked Deshaun Watson to quarterback the Browns, and it may make football sense, but it's still a losing move.
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independent.co.uk Top stories ·
After ‘never here Keir’, it’s time for ‘always around Andy’
Editorial: Mr Burnham’s choice of Ukraine for his first overseas visit as prime minister is loaded with meaning, and sends a strong message about his priorities on the global stage – not least to Donald Trump
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mediamatters.org Top stories ·
Here’s the Fox & Friends segment that introduced Trump to Natalie Harp
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Vulnerable GOP senator breaks with Trump on 2 key issues as Vance makes stop without her
Susan Collins skips JD Vance's Maine visit while opposing Trump's 50% tariffs on Canada and new postal service rules restricting mail-in voting.
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Hawk Fire remains 0% contained as as winds expected to increase; crews hold lines as residents await reentry
Officials explain why Hawk Fire evacuees cannot return home, even when flames are no longer visible yet.
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cbssports.com Top stories ·
Browns name Deshaun Watson starter days after he called out fans: Veteran QB beats out Shedeur Sanders
Cleveland is giving Watson another opportunity in the final year of his contract after he missed the entire 2025 season recovering from Achilles injuries
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Melissa Gilbert pleads to protect child actors after Hayden Panettiere's death at 36
Melissa Gilbert named three female child actors who died within one year as she demanded real substantive change for young performers.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Bessent threatens Iran secondary sanctions, says Trump asking world leaders to cooperate
Monday’s announcement was directed at countries whose trade and business relations still benefit the Islamic Republic.
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cbssports.com Top stories ·
Ole Miss had FBI sweep for bugs after Lane Kiffin's departure to LSU, Rebels' NIL director claims
The paranoia was at an all-time high in Oxford after Kiffin left town
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Trump’s border wall construction threatens rock art as old as the pyramids: ‘The ancestors are still here’
The president’s border wall plan could damage or destroy ‘the oldest-known books in North America’
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nfl.com Top stories ·
NFL Network: Patriots agree to trade WR Kayshon Boutte to Texans
Houston has found an answer for its receiver conundrum. The Texans are acquiring wideout Kayshon Boutte in a trade with the Patriots, per Ian Rapoport.
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9to5mac.com Top stories ·
iPhone 18 Pro’s new price might be better than expected - 9to5Mac
The iPhone 18 Pro is launching soon, and its new price might not be as expensive as some analysts have suggested.
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sports.yahoo.com Top stories ·
15 players to target in 2026 fantasy football drafts
While early draft picks and star power always go a long way in fantasy football, it’s frequently the shrewd targets and hidden gems that play a big part in determining the league winner. Here, we’ll identify 15 players to keep in mind for your 2026 fantasy football draft. The consensus average draft position (ADP) listed…
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militarytimes.com Top stories ·
US cancels joint marine drills with South Korea over Iran war-related force constraints
The United States canceled a joint amphibious landing drill scheduled for next month with South Korea due to force availability.
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pagesix.com Top stories ·
‘90210’ alum AnnaLynne McCord marries Danny Cipriani after crowdfunding for wedding
The actress gushed that their wedding was “incredibly timeless” after launching a fundraising page for the nuptials last month.
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deseret.com Top stories ·
How many BYU football players have served full-time missions?
BYU released its annual update on football players and full-time missionary service for the 2026 season
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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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patspulpit.com Top stories ·
Patriots trade Kayshon Boutte to Texans, per report
The wide receiver has been traded.
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hollywoodreporter.com Top stories ·
Kit Harington Cast in ‘Harry Potter’ Season 2 as Gilderoy Lockhart, Replacing Nicholas Hoult
The 'Game of Thrones' star will play the fan-favorite character in Harry Potter season two.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Bessent announces campaign to create "economic onslaught" against Iran and its partners
The Trump administration is trying to pull all economic levers at its disposal to cripple Tehran.
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deadline.com Top stories ·
Disney Offering Voluntary Early Retirement Packages To Execs (Exclu)
As part of the Disney's cost-reduction efforts, the company is offering longtime executives early retirement packages. Layoffs will follow.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Live: Trump wants to 'destroy' Canada's auto industry, Carney says of latest tariff threat
US President Donald Trump has proposed new 50% tariffs on Canadian vehicles as trade dispute between the two countries deepens.
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Steelers HC Mike McCarthy Gives Update on Joey Porter Jr.'s Status Leading Into Week 1
Mike McCarthy calls the Joey Porter Jr. contract standoff an impasse, raising doubt about the Steelers cornerback's availability for Week 1 of the season.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Can kung fu robots actually help humans do chores? A Beijing showcase has clues
Manufacturers hope that humanoid robots, part of a field known as embodied intelligence, will soon be able to help people with everyday tasks or even do them autonomously.
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sandiegouniontribune.com Top stories ·
Michael Smolens: A big test from the rising sea is looming
El Niño is expected supercharge sea-level rise.
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nbcsports.com Top stories ·
Patriots agree to trade Kayshon Boutte to Texans
The Texans are bringing in a young receiver who will help replace the injured Jayden Higgins.
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Kit Harington Joins ‘Harry Potter’ Season 2 as Gilderoy Lockhart, Replacing Nicholas Hoult
Kit Harington will now play Gilderoy Lockhart in Season 2 of HBO's "Harry Potter" series, replacing Nicholas Hoult.
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Iran-linked hackers blamed for taking down U.K. power plant for first time, reports say
The attack happened the same month Iranian-linked hackers are believed to have targeted the water systems of a dozen U.S. states.
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Mark Carney says Canada can’t accept US trade deal that would weaken French language
Prime minister praised for rejecting US trade proposal as Trump shows little interest in retreating from dispute
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Fulham v Chelsea: Premier League – live
Minute-by-minute report: Xabi Alonso and Álvaro Arbeloa begin their reigns in the Premier League. Join Rob Smyth for updates
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nbcsports.com Top stories ·
Browns officially waive Dae'Quan Wright, who plans to play college football
Browns tight end Dae'Quan Wright has moved another step closer to going back to school.
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Paramount Denies It Leaked Details Of Talks With California AG
David Ellison's Paramount is publicly denying it leaked details of talks with Rob Bonta's office. The California AG canceled a meeting set for Monday.
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Burnham accuses Russia of ‘outrageous threats’ against UK as he visits Kyiv
Moscow warns of increased tensions with Britain as PM offers Ukraine declassified details of missile components