Press review · Monday, 29 June 2026
29 June 2026
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finance.yahoo.com Top stories ·
The Fed was unanimous about raising rates in September. Economic signals have since changed.
The Fed voted unanimously on Sept. 16 to raise rates, the first hike in three years.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
DNC lawsuit accuses Trump administration of diverting $20M in federal funds for 'propaganda' ads
The Democratic National Committee alleges the Trump administration directed $20 million in taxpayer funds toward ads designed to boost Republicans ahead of 2026 midterms.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
California couple charged with abusing 14 surrogate-born children inside $10M Los Angeles mansion
Security footage from the couple's $10 million Arcadia mansion allegedly revealed systematic beatings of 14 surrogate-born children by nannies and parents.
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briefs.co Top stories ·
Missed Email Sent F-35 Parts Through Hong Kong
A UPS routing alert was missed, sending an F-35 canopy and weapons-bay door through Hong Kong where China obtained them; Pentagon and State probes and congressi
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Trump pitches Trump International Golf Course for site of "presidential retreat"
It's not yet clear what the taxpayer benefit would be for such a build, or how much it would cost.
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Court denies request to halt execution of Texas man in wake of Christa Pike's botched lethal injection
A Texas court on Wednesday refused to halt the execution of a man who fatally shot a convenience store clerk, after his attorneys cited the failed lethal injection of Christa Pike in Tennessee.
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nypost.com Top stories ·
Christa Pike’s first words after waking from botched execution revealed as lawyer lists her health issues
Christa Pike suffered a blood clot in her arm, has pneumonia and can’t eat following her botched execution, her lawyer said.
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time.com Top stories ·
Most Americans Want to Stop Changing the Clocks. Here’s Why Senators Are Hesitating
A bill that would make Daylight Saving Time permanent across the U.S. passed the House this summer. But senators are split on the measure.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Beyond the end of the road: A four-hour horse ride to stay with Mongolia's reindeer herders
Deep in Mongolia's taiga, reaching the Tsaatan takes multiple days by road, 4x4 and horse – but the reward is two nights immersed in one of the country's most remote communities.
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pbs.org Top stories ·
Tropical storm threat churns planning for Georgia-Alabama game with Trump set to attend
Tropical Storm Isaias could make landfall on the U.S. Gulf Coast as a hurricane this weekend, hours before No. 2 Georgia plays at No. 6 Alabama in a major college football game on Saturday night that President Donald Trump is planning to attend.
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cpr.org Top stories ·
Details of the ‘first federal school choice’ program are out. Here’s what it means for Colorado
The program would give big tax credits to people who donate money towards scholarships for a broad range of educational purposes including private school enrollment.
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cen.acs.org Top stories ·
2026 Chemistry Nobel awarded for chiral chemistry advances
Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai win the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their work on nonlinear effects and asymmetric catalysis
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
The 87-year-old woman whose eviction sparked nationwide protests in Spain dies
Known widely as “Maricarmen,” María del Carmen Abascal had become a symbol for renters struggling with Spain’s housing affordability crisis.
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abc7.com Top stories ·
Nithya Raman campaign posts, deletes 'fascist liars' video criticizing LAPD chief
Nithya Raman's mayoral campaign posted and then quickly deleted a social media video that shows the councilmember saying "Only you can stop fascist liars" and criticizing LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
German court orders detention of former intelligence chief after spying arrest
August Hanning, 80, appears before judge after being accused of treason and espionage on behalf of foreign state
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komu.com Top stories ·
Lincoln University students and alumni sue Missouri, alleging unequal funding
Lincoln University students and alumni will speak about a federal lawsuit they filed against Missouri at the Capitol Rotunda at 11 a.m. Wednesday.
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eiglaw.com Top stories ·
DHS Proposes $70,000 OPT Fee and $30,000 STEM OPT Fee for International Students - Erickson Immigration Group
DHS has proposed a $70,000 fee for initial OPT participation and a $30,000 fee for subsequent OPT authorizations, including STEM OPT extensions, for F-1 students.
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thedailybeast.com Top stories ·
Trump Goon’s Disgusting Restaurant Meltdown Revealed
The vile revelation was just one of many damning details exposed in a shock report about the top Cabinet member.
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‘Take out’ Los Angeles and San Diego? Trump is beyond irresponsible | Ted Widmer
We appear to be entering a new era, in which political desperation at home leads to increasingly unhinged threats abroad
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hollywoodreporter.com Top stories ·
Tony Driscoll Named Head of Games and Experiences at Skydance
This has all been an experience.
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WATCH: Trump announces eligible U.S. children automatically enrolled in Trump accounts
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that 70 million children under the age of 18 will now have automatic “Trump Accounts” set up by the government to invest in stocks.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai win Nobel Prize in chemistry
Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai won the Nobel Prize in chemistry Wednesday for their discovery of non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis.
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Trump administration proposes a $70,000 fee for international students to work in the U.S.
The Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday proposed a $70,000 fee for international students seeking to work in the United States, the latest effort from the Trump administration to crack down on foreign enrollment.
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vox.com Top stories ·
How October 7 changed everything
We still live in the long shadow of Hamas’s brutal 2023 attack — and Israel’s devastating response to it.
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broadbandtvnews.com Top stories ·
HBO Max and Paramount+ to become single streaming service
Skydance has confirmed plans to combine HBO Max and Paramount+ into a single streaming service following the completion of its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
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techcrunch.com Top stories ·
Microsoft releases new Nvidia-chip AI PCs with revamped Windows 11 | TechCrunch
Microsoft revealed the specs and price for its Surface Laptop Ultra, AI PCs that run on Nvidia chips that are designed to run AI models and agents.
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variety.com Top stories ·
‘The Social Reckoning’ Review: Aaron Sorkin’s ‘Social Network’ Follow-Up Is Missing More Than Just David Fincher
Starring Mikey Madison, Jeremy Allen White and Jeremy Strong, Aaron Sorkin's Facebook drama 'The Social Reckoning' already feels behind the curve.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Supertanker chartered from Gulf Coast to China for $76 million, 10 times higher than pre-war level
Shipping costs have exploded as the war in the Persian Gulf has led to a shortage of available tankers.
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bleacherreport.com Top stories ·
Lionel Messi Scores in Final Match with Argentina, Top Moments, Highlights and Reaction
It's only fitting that Lionel Messi is going out a winner with a brilliant individual performance.
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bostonglobe.com Top stories ·
Trump’s school choice expansion sparks heated debate in Mass. But public school families could tap the money too. - The Boston Globe
Under Trump’s initiative, the school choice scholarships would be generated through donations from individual taxpayers, who can contribute up to $1,700 to a “student scholarship organization” and then apply the amount towards a new federal tax credit.
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independent.co.uk Top stories ·
Trump wants his West Palm Beach golf club to be a ‘presidential retreat’
A letter proposing the golf course compared it to Windsor Castle and the Élysée Palace
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WHO says it does not have ‘full picture’ from Russia following suspected plague death
‘Transparent information sharing’ from Moscow is required to conduct full risk assessment, UN agency says
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actionnetwork.com Top stories ·
Guardians vs White Sox Prediction, Odds: Expert MLB Pick for American League Division Series Game 3
Read our Cleveland Guardians vs. Chicago White Sox prediction, odds, and expert MLB pick for American League Division Series Game 3 on Wednesday, October 7.
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propublica.org Top stories ·
Homeless Shelters Around Phoenix Are Full. His Phone Is the Unofficial Hotline for Struggling Families.
Austin Davis, 26, has become a lifeline for some homeless families in the Phoenix area who’d otherwise wait months for shelter. His work has highlighted how the system to care for local families who are homeless is failing them.
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cbssports.com Top stories ·
2026 NFL trade deadline: Three more players Eagles could shop after dealing Cam Jurgens
A franchise icon could be a popular target.
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yahoo.com Top stories ·
Trump’s 'Super Intelligence' order: Will it stick? This linguist thinks not
The president is seeking to rename artificial intelligence, but some analysts question the staying power of what Trump has dubbed 'super intelligence.'
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Texas Latino leaders turn up the pressure on the Democratic Governors Association
Latino leaders in Texas, including members of Congress, are meeting Wednesday as they call for more resources for Democrat Gina Hinojosa in the governor’s race, sources said.
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Scientists win chemistry Nobel for discoveries about mirrored molecules that led to many drugs - The Boston Globe
The findings have enabled the development of better medicines and a fuller understanding of the chemical architecture of life.
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Hegseth tells USS Lincoln sailors controversial deployment ‘wasn’t easy’
Pentagon chief tries to play down problems onboard carrier as it returns to dock after 260 days at sea without port call
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Marking 3 years since Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel
Wednesday marks three years since the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel. CBS News' Elizabeth Cook looks back at what has transpired in the region since then.
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gsmarena.com Top stories ·
Amazon US Prime Deals: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is 30% off
Despite the recent price hike that put the base model at $1,400 MSRP, you can still get an S26 Ultra under $1,000. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra launched at...
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tradingview.com Top stories ·
Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq Futures Fall as 30-Year Treasury Yield Hits 2002 High; Iran Mocks US Economy — STZ, PENG, LEVI in Focus (UPDATED)
Editor’s Note: The ETFs tracking benchmark indices, lede, and the headline were updated in the story.U.S. stocks look set to open on a negative note on Wednesday, with futures of the Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices falling, following Tuesday’s higher close.Adding to the market’s headwinds…
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Texas set to carry out first US execution since botched lethal injection of Christa Pike
Jamaal Howard’s lawyers urge halt, citing risk of another failed execution after Pike’s ordeal in Tennessee
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House proposal would clarify liability rules for AI agents
Developers would be liable under the draft legislation for AI-caused injuries unless a user that modified the system was at fault.
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Spanish pensioner whose eviction sparked nationwide protests dies, union says
Maricarmen Abascal, 87, was forcibly removed on a stretcher from her apartment of more than 70 years in September.
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ctvnews.ca Top stories ·
‘I think this day is a hurt locker’: London Jewish Community marks Oct. 7 anniversary
A series of commemorations in London’s Jewish community Wednesday to mark the three year anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack against Israel.
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Trump's AI Task Force Favors Faster Development
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legis1.com Top stories ·
Senate Probes Rogue AI Agents, Eyes OpenAI Liability | Legis1
Senators examined rogue AI agents and homeland security as Josh Hawley pressed for corporate liability. Read what the hearing means for AI oversight today.
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Arizona congressional candidate says she was raped while trying to repair campaign sign
Bernadette Greene-Placentia says she is sharing her story in order to fight for victims of sexual assault
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María del Carmen Abascal, symbol of Spain’s housing protests, dies aged 87
Maricarmen’s eviction from Madrid apartment after over seven decades set off wave of protests against housing crisis