Press review · Monday, 29 June 2026
29 June 2026
-
mississippifreepress.org Top stories ·
Arrest Made in the Fortune Hanging Death After Homicide Ruling, Jackson Police Say
The Jackson Police Department has arrested Jacques Ratliff in connection with the death of Tasia Fortune.
-
timesofindia.indiatimes.com Top stories ·
Saudi Arabia shuts key oil pipeline as Houthis seize strategic Red Sea island
Saudi Arabia has shut down its major East-West oil pipeline after it was attacked by drones, as the widening Iran war opened another front around one of the world’s most important energy corridors. The pipeline, which carries millions of barrels of crude across the Arabian Peninsula, was struck on Thursday in the Riyadh and Madinah regions, leaving several people injured and causing damage that is still being assessed.
-
eonline.com Top stories ·
Lady Gaga Welcomes First Baby With Michael Polansky
Lady Gaga welcomed her first baby with fiancé Michael Polansky two years after the pair got engaged, according to multiple outlets.
-
aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Iran and Gulf states to discuss Strait of Hormuz in Oman on Monday
Iran's Foreign Ministry says the meeting in Oman is to 'promote better understanding among the countries of the region'.
-
indiatoday.in Top stories ·
How Houthi capture of Bab el-Mandeb 3,000 km away could hit India hard
The Bab el-Mandeb is nearly 3,000 km from India, but a Houthi takeover could hit New Delhi where it hurts most, energy and trade. With the Strait of Hormuz already under strain, disruption at the Gate of Tears could raise oil prices and make Indian exports costlier.
-
theguardian.com Top stories ·
US officials declare multi-state cyclospora outbreak over
Outbreak was linked to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms, which infected 12,882 people and led to two deaths
-
abcnews.com Top stories ·
US diesel prices soar past $6 a gallon, deepening strain for hauling everyday goods
Diesel prices in the U.S. has hit yet another record, soaring past $6 a gallon on average as Washington’s war with Iran disrupts the world’s flow of fuel
-
pbs.org Top stories ·
As Trump squeezes the International Criminal Court, more countries are leaving
As the United States ratchets up the pressure on the International Criminal Court, sanctioning two more high-ranking staff members in recent weeks, a small but growing number of the global tribunal’s member states have announced they will quit the institution.
-
iowapublicradio.org Top stories ·
Former Iowan reflects on surviving the Pentagon attack 25 years after 9/11
Sioux City native John Grote plans to return to the Pentagon for the 25th anniversary of 9/11. As a potential witness in the prosecution of the men accused of planning the attacks, he says he’s still waiting for justice.
-
theglobeandmail.com Top stories ·
Chrétien touts Canada’s values, strength in speech at 9/11 ceremony in Gander
Former prime minister spoke at a ceremony to remember 3,000 people, including 24 Canadians, who were killed on Sept. 11, 2001
-
si.com Top stories ·
Red Bandanna Game: Why Boston College vs. Rutgers Is About Far More Than Football
On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, the Eagles and Scarlet Knights will meet in an emotional matchup to honor Welles Crowther, “the Man in the Red Bandanna.”
-
pagesix.com Top stories ·
Lady Gaga and fiancé Michael Polansky spotted with newborn baby for first time: See the pics
Page Six confirmed Friday that the singer and her partner recently welcomed their first child.
-
Parasitic outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce is over: CDC
A parasitic outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce has been declared over, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Friday.
-
Triplet brothers carry on father's FDNY legacy after 9/11
The triplet sons of an FDNY firefighter who responded to the Sept. 11 attacks are following in his footsteps and honoring the legacy he left behind.
-
How US leaders remembered the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks
Trump drew parallels to the US's present-day war against Iran, while figures like Abdul El-Sayed called for inclusivity.
-
stereogum.com Top stories ·
Pink Responds To Backlash Over Sharing Anti-Macklemore Post About Israel
Pink has been catching heat after resharing an Instagram post that criticized Macklemore’s pro-Palestine performance at Ed Sheeran’s concert. Today, the pop singer made a lengthy statement responding to the backlash, saying that “Palestinians deserve a future that honors their humanity and their aspirations” but “Hamas is a terrorist organization.” In the statement, Pink says…
-
sports.yahoo.com Top stories ·
Is The Writing On The Wall For Tua Tagovailoa? Falcons QB Situation Takes Wild Turn
It was mere days ago that Tua Tagovailoa was named the starting quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons. Now, with the Week 1 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers just on the horizon, the former Miami Dolphins quarterback’s future with the Falcons could be entirely in jeopardy. His start in Atlanta has been nothing short of tumultuous, […] The post Is The Writing On The Wall For Tua Tagovailoa? Falcons QB Situation Takes Wild Turn appeared first on HEAVY.
-
Republican senator fires aide who used Nazi soldiers as Facebook profile picture
Washington Post report also reveals Jon Husted staffer Stephen Woytek created pro-Rhodesia playlist on Spotify
-
businessinsider.com Top stories ·
Hugging Face CEO on Anthropic researcher's AI warning: 'Like asking your AC guy about climate change'
"Sorry, but asking Jacob about AI extinction risk is like asking your AC guy about climate change," Hugging Face CEO Clement Delangue wrote on X.
-
foxnews.com Top stories ·
Taylor Townsend wins US Open doubles final, praises black 'representation'
Taylor Townsend's victory speech at the US Open women's doubles final sparked debate after she highlighted race and representation at the podium.
-
6abc.com Top stories ·
Action News' Walter Perez reflects on covering 9/11 25 years after attacks
Standing together 25 years later, Walter Perez and his former photographer reflected on the destruction they witnessed.
-
actionnetwork.com Top stories ·
Rutgers vs Boston College Prediction, Odds, Picks Today: College Football Week 2
Read Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Boston College Eagles predictions, picks and odds in our college football betting preview for Friday, Sept. 11.
-
bbc.com Top stories ·
US Open semi-finals 2026 recap: Alexander Zverev beats Karen Khachanov to reach final
Top seed Alexander Zverev defeats Karen Khachanov and will play either Frances Tiafoe or Ben Shelton in Sunday's US Open final.
-
sbnation.com Top stories ·
The Clippers got the feds watchin’
The Kawhi Leonard scandal landed the Clippers in the federal government’s crosshairs
-
abc7.com Top stories ·
Jury acquits rapper Lil Durk of all charges in 2022 murder-for-hire case
A jury found rapper Lil Durk not guilty of orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot that resulted in the death of a man near the Beverly Center in 2022.
-
US Open 2026 results: Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova win women's doubles for career Grand Slam
Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend win the women's doubles at the US Open to complete a historic career doubles Grand Slam.
-
Arizona accuses L’Oréal of concealing cancer risks linked to hair relaxers
Democratic attorney general seeks damages and penalties in legal action that echoes thousands of similar suits
-
Tasia Fortune: Arrest made over the death of black woman found hanged from tree
Tasia Fortune's body was found in the lot of an abandoned home in Mississippi in August.
-
hindustantimes.com Top stories ·
Lil Durk trial: Verdict in Quando Rondo case expected today as jury deliberation enters Day 3
Lil Durk's jury enters its third day of deliberations Friday, with experts expecting a verdict in his alleged 2022 murder-for-hire case.
-
Houthis seize Red Sea coast as Saudi pipeline shuts down after drone attack
Houthi forces seize Yemen's Red Sea coast while Saudi Arabia suspends crucial oil pipeline following drone attack.
-
cbssports.com Top stories ·
College football picks: Predictions against the spread, odds, betting lines for top 25 games in Week 2
A closer look at the top games from a loaded Week 2 slate as college football season swings into full force
-
tmz.com Top stories ·
'Mormon Wives' Stars Jessi Draper and Jordan Ngatikaura Finalize Divorce
Jessi Draper and Jordan Ngatikaura have officially settled their divorce ... TMZ has learned.
-
cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Here's the projected Social Security COLA for 2027, according to AARP
The official 2027 COLA will be announced on Oct. 14, but some senior citizens' groups are already forecasting the benefits bump retirees can expect.
-
nypost.com Top stories ·
Lipreader reveals what Giuliani said to Zohran Mamdani in awkward exchange at 9/11 ceremony
Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani and Mayor Mamdani had a tense – but civil – exchange at the 9/11 memorial service Friday, with an expert revealing the message “America’s Mayor” passed on to Hizzoner.…
-
Falcons news: Dan Orlovsky drops Cooper Rush, Tua Tagovailoa take before Week 1
With the Atlanta Falcons facing the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 1 of the 2026 NFL regular season, the starting quarterback for the game is one that not many people expected. As Tua Tagovailoa is out for the Falcons’ Week 1 matchup , former NFL player and analyst Dan Orlovsky would have a startling take on Tagovailoa and new starter Cooper Rush. […] The post Falcons news: Dan Orlovsky drops Cooper Rush, Tua Tagovailoa take before Week 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
-
UK lawmakers vote down bill to allow assisted dying in England and Wales
U.K. lawmakers have voted down a bill allowing terminally ill adults in England and Wales to choose to end their lives
-
lawfaremedia.org Top stories ·
Homeland Security 25 Years Later: Time to Rethink and Rebuild?
The DHS constructed by Congress in 2002 is now outdated, reviled by many, and was flawed from the start. Time to rethink and rebuild.
-
bostonherald.com Top stories ·
Former Canadian leader Jean Chrétien tells US: ‘Never mistake our generosity for weakness’
The Newfoundland town of Gander sheltered about 6,600 stranded airline passengers on 9/11.
-
fox4news.com Top stories ·
First Republican midterm convention closes in Dallas
The first Republican midterm convention came to a close in Downtown Dallas, drawing support and backlash from both sides of the aisle.
-
Saudi Arabia says East-West pipeline hit by drones launched from Iraq
Iraq condemns the attack, dismisses a military commander who led operations in Maysan province.
-
13wham.com Top stories ·
Rochester bishop, police detective reflect on time at Ground Zero 25 years after 9/11
25 years after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, two Rochester community leaders who spent time at Ground Zero are reflecting on the devastation they witnessed — and the unity they say emerged in its aftermath.
-
Cooper Rush to start for Falcons Week 1 'The NFL Report'
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Cooper Rush will start Week 1 following the Tua Tagovailoa injury per "The NFL Report".
-
'Never, ever forget' - America marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
In New York, the Pentagon and Pennsylvania, solemn ceremonies commemorate the landmark anniversary.
-
texastribune.org Top stories ·
Texas Supreme Court blocks redrawn Galveston County districts
Redrawing political boundaries between the primary and general election raises serious constitutional concerns, the court said.
-
today.com Top stories ·
EXCLUSIVE: Bush’s Former Chief of Staff on 9/11’s 25th Anniversary: ‘Too Many People ... Don’t Remember to Remember’
Andy Card was famously pictured whispering in Bush’s ear that the country was under attack while the president spoke to a classroom of elementary school students.
-
foxnews.com Top stories ·
Aaron Rodgers makes bombshell claims about Shailene Woodley split
Aaron Rodgers claims Shailene Woodley left him for another man, directly disputing her narrative that he ruined her life during their 2022 split.
-
scmp.com Top stories ·
Ex-Canada PM Chretien tells US: ‘never mistake our generosity for weakness’
His pointed message was issued in Gander, the Canadian town that sheltered thousands of stranded Americans after the September 11 attacks.
-
US Open tennis 2026 men’s semi-final: Frances Tiafoe v Ben Shelton – live buildup
Game-by-game report: Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton meet in a blockbuster all-American semi-final in New York. Join Bryan Armen Graham for updates
-
foxnews.com Top stories ·
Lone holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy trial was only Black person on the jury, panelist reveals: report
The lone holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy mistrial was the only Black person on the jury, a fellow panelist revealed on "CBS Mornings" Friday.
-
nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Man arrested in connection with death of Tasia Fortune in Mississippi
Fortune was found hanging from a tree behind a building last month. Her death was classified as a homicide Thursday, Jackson Police Chief RaShall Brackney said.