Press review · Monday, 29 June 2026
29 June 2026
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dw.com Top stories ·
Germany: Did CDU lawmakers support the far-right AfD?
Lawmakers of the center-right CDU may have voted for the far-right AfD candidate for parliamentary speaker in Saxony-Anhalt. Germany's Social Democrats warn of a "unique breach of taboos."
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discoverwildlife.com Top stories ·
Scientists analysed the DNA of world’s oldest land animal. What they found was staggering | Discover Wildlife
Jonathan the Aldabra giant tortoise is around 194 years old – making him a contemporary of Charles Darwin
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Saudi Arabia confirms three dead in Houthi strikes on its airports
Saudi Arabia has confirmed that Houthi strikes on two of its international airports have killed three people.
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yahoo.com Top stories ·
Democrats sue Trump to halt taxpayer-funded TV ads that praised him
WASHINGTON, Oct 7 (Reuters) - Democratic Party officials sued US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, seeking a court order blocking his administration from using taxpayer money to pay for election-r...
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finance.yahoo.com Top stories ·
Senate ‘Rogue AI’ Hearing Ignites Bipartisan Push for Agent Liability – and Enterprises Should Pay Attention
When Senator Josh Hawley declared, “If you break it, you pay for it. If you cause damage, you clean it up,” during the September 30 Senate Homeland Security subcommittee hearing, he wasn’t just offering a soundbite. He was drawing a line. The hearing, titled “Rogue AI: Securing the Homeland Against AI Agent Attacks”, marked a […]
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ms.now Top stories ·
Opinion | Megyn Kelly’s misogynistic and hypocritical attack on Cornell's 'Jane Doe'
Erin Gloria Ryan: The ex-Fox News host’s rant was women-hating, plain and simple, from a woman who has leaned on her femininity when it suits her.
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newsday.com Top stories ·
Trying to execute Christa Pike again would push into uncharted legal territory, experts say
After Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike survived an execution attempt it's unclear whether the state will try again.
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time.com Top stories ·
How to Beat Trump’s Noise Machine
"Sustained attention to what President Donald Trump wants buried is the antidote to his perpetual noise machine," write Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven Tian.
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pagesix.com Top stories ·
Exclusive | Halle Berry’s daughter Nahla, 18, addresses abuse claims against actress in rare statement: docs
The teen’s legal declaration comes as her mother faces serious abuse allegations from ex Olivier Martinez.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Leon Botstein resigns from Bard roles as key Democrat demands investigation into Epstein links
Jamie Raskin says ‘startling’ email asked whether young woman was ‘for me, or are you keeping her for yourself’
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
FBI concerned that alleged Chinese agent is a serious flight risk, sources say
California realtor Wanying Zhang is facing federal prosecution for allegedly surveilling the Taiwanese president's son in Washington last year at the direction of Chinese government officials.
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Why Michael Dell Thinks Owning Private Stock Is the Ultimate Financial Education Michael Dell Defends Trump Accounts’ Shift to Individual Company Stocks
Under new rules that took effect last week, charities can put individual stocks into kids' Trump Accounts as a donation.
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hollywoodreporter.com Top stories ·
HBO Max and Paramount+ Will Be One, But What Happens to Discovery+?
No one is talking about Skydance's other streamer.
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macrumors.com Top stories ·
Prime Day Offers Best TV Prices of the Year From Samsung, Sony, and More
Prime Big Deal Days is in full swing this week, offering massive savings on everything from AirPods to MacBook Pro and much more. We've been keeping an eye on these Apple-related Prime Day discounts all week, but now we're also tracking great sales on other categories, including TVs. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Texas court denies request to stop man’s execution over Christa Pike’s failed lethal injection
Because the same drug used in Pike’s attempted execution — pentobarbital — would be used in Texas for Jamaal Howard, his attorneys argued that it poses the same risks.
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independent.co.uk Top stories ·
In a few weird moments, Trump revealed more than he intended in the Oval Office
The president again seemed confused and low-energy, and his ad-libbed insults aimed at the Democrats were only semi-coherent. Meanwhile, the group gathered around him grinned and grinned in a way that didn’t exactly reassure, writes Holly Baxter
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Popular US airport called out as 'most stressful' in America for travelers
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport tops a new ranking of the "most stressful" U.S. airports, according to an analysis, with nearly 28% of all flights delayed in 2025.
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today.com Top stories ·
Could the Suspected Pneumonic Plague Case in Russia Lead to an Outbreak? Experts Weigh in
A Russian lab worker’s mysterious death from suspected pneumonic plague has led to quarantines and global alarm. Here’s what health experts want you to know.
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EU drops sponsorship of disinformation conference at Trump officials’ request
Lithuania and Canada were also pressured to withdraw, and days before #Disinfo2026, logos were wiped off website
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
U.S. military prepares new Iran war options ahead of midterm elections
The options, drawn up after a meeting of President Trump’s national security team, are being considered for a possible resumption of major combat operations in Iran, sources say.
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opb.org Top stories ·
Portland’s I-5 closure ending early, lane opening begins Wednesday night
Repairs to Interstate 5 southbound through Portland’s Rose Quarter are ending early, capping a construction project that closed the roadway for weeks.
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Trump makes it clear his power is becoming entwined with AI
New alliances between the White House, the Pentagon, US intelligence and AI companies are looming ominously
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Germany shaken by an espionage and treason scandal
The former head of Germany's foreign intelligence service, the BND, has been accused of spying for a foreign country. Never before has a German official of August Hanning's stature been accused of treason.
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mlb.com Top stories ·
MLB Gameday: Guardians 9, White Sox 3 Final Score (10/07/2026)
Follow MLB results with FREE box scores, pitch-by-pitch strikezone info, and Statcast data for Guardians vs. White Sox at Rate Field
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aa.com.tr Top stories ·
Tanker struck by multiple projectiles north of Qatar, casualties reported: UK maritime agency
Authorities investigating incident 51 nautical miles north of Madinat ash Shamal | Anadolu
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nypost.com Top stories ·
Exclusive | Brian Kilmeade reveals strange source of inspiration — as he looks back on epic 30 years at Fox News
“Some people look at my tape and say, ‘One thing I know for sure is I’m never hiring that guy,'” Brian Kilmeade said.
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mashable.com Top stories ·
Jimmy Kimmel calls out Fox's reaction to a 'joke' from him versus one from Trump
"I'm going to report him to the FCC."
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theverge.com Top stories ·
What The Social Reckoning gets right — and wrong
There’s a few creative liberties.
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Man eyed Minnesota's Mall of America for attack, pledging allegiance to ISIS, federal prosecutors say
An 18-year-old Twin Cities man accused of telling an FBI informant he planned to carry out an attack later this month at Mall of America was arrested at gunpoint Tuesday in Richfield, Minnesota, during an arranged meeting to buy an assault rifle, according to a federal criminal complaint filed Wednesday.
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wafb.com Top stories ·
Satirical sculpture with nude Trump unveiled outside European Parliament
A satirical sculpture of President Donald Trump is on display at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Trump claims world’s lowest drug prices. TrumpRx discounts are a ‘mixed bag,’ report shows.
A recent analysis of TrumpRx.gov finds prices for certain brand-name drugs can be hit or miss.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro expected to face more charges this week
The new charges are expected to accuse Maduro and his wife of playing a role in the torture of Americans in Venezuelan prisons, US media reports.
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euronews.com Top stories ·
Maricarmen, symbol of Spain's housing protests, dies
The 87-year-old woman had withstood four eviction attempts in the past decade. In a final message from her hospital bed, she urged protesters: "Fight!" #EuropeNews
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Cornell police pressed frat members on how they knew alleged sex was 'consensual'
"The general rumor that was going around was that it was a consensual thing."
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Dad wanted for fatal push of NYC mom, baby had brought flowers to reconcile over domestic violence
NYPD cops responded to two domestic assaults between Nathaly Ramirez and Angel Carrasco — who is now being sought for killing her.
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clickondetroit.com Top stories ·
Michigan Democrats announce early voting kickoff event with former President Barack Obama
Michigan Democrats are planning an early voting kickoff event featuring former President Barack Obama and several Democratic candidates and officials.
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Democrats sue to stop Trump from using taxpayer funds for self-promoting ads
Ads promoting the president have cost more than $12m so far and Trump’s Super Pac has refused to reimburse taxpayers
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Michigan GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers calls for end of Canada tariff war
Republican Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers broke with President Trump in a new campaign ad, saying Canada is not our enemy and that the tariff war needs to end. Former Republican Rep. Fred Upton...
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Christa Pike was nearly taken off life support before waking, lawyers say
Death row inmate who survived execution by lethal injection is said to be 'angry and confused' about what happened.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Trump doesn't think Russia plague incident is bioweapon, plans Putin call Wednesday
Nearly 200 people were placed under medical observation earlier this week in Russia's Irkutsk region in eastern Siberia over suspected exposure to plague.
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sports.yahoo.com Top stories ·
Predicting Ravens’ offensive line depth chart after acquiring Cam Jurgens
Cam Jurgens gives Baltimore a proven center and could allow first-round pick Vega Ioane to return to his natural position
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Baltimore Ravens: Acquire 2x-Pro Bowl Center
As previously discussed on Gridiron Heroics, injuries have plagued the Baltimore Ravens’ center position, with Danny Pinter out for the season and Jovaughn Gwyn and Ethan Pocic on injured reserve, both expected to miss an extended period. This led the Ravens to move first-round pick Olaivavega Ioane from right guard to center. Ioane played well against elite […] The post Baltimore Ravens: Acquire 2x-Pro Bowl Center appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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The Nobel Peace Prize contenders who could beat Trump this year
Trump had his eyes on the peace prize in 2025 but was beaten by Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado. Alex Croft looks at who could scoop the prestigious title for this year
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newsweek.com Top stories ·
Donald Trump vows “big surprises” with Project 2025 author before midterms
Trump is facing criticism for his promise of "big surprises" with the leading architect of Project 2025, Russ Vought.
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facebook.com Top stories ·
The New York Times
María del Carmen Abascal, the 87-year-old woman whose eviction from her home two weeks ago prompted widespread protests in Spain and spurred the prime minister to call national elections, died on...
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Cornell student informs cops that frat bros told her to keep ‘orgy’ secret: ‘Bad for our image’
“This was a consensual orgy … but don’t spread it because it will be bad for our image.”
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futurism.com Top stories ·
"Has No Friends": Amazon Is Keeping Amazingly Detailed Records on Its Customers and They Are Downright Insulting
Customers are discovering the dossiers that Amazon is building on their shopping habits, and what they find is downright insulting.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
‘Time makes you more hungry’: Hostage’s mom on grief 3 years after Oct. 7 attack
The years since her son’s death have brought little healing for Rachel Goldberg-Polin, who became a figurehead for families of hostages held captive in Gaza.
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Fed officials expect another rate hike will be needed this year: meeting minutes
The officials unanimously agreed that inflation was still elevated and had not made much progress toward their 2% target in recent months, the minutes said.
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Guardians vs. White Sox score, live updates: Sean Newcomb, Daniel Espino take the mound in Game 3
Chicago can clinch a trip to the ALCS with a win over Cleveland on Wednesday.