Press review · Monday, 29 June 2026
29 June 2026
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Indiana Supreme Court rules for state senator over Trump-backed candidate in GOP primary recount
The incumbent state senator was among a group of Republicans that voted against a redrawn congressional map in Indiana pushed by Trump.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
MPs vote against fresh move to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales - follow live
The bill would have allowed adults with fewer than six months to live to apply to be given help to end their own life, subject to certain safeguards.
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dw.com Top stories ·
New California social media laws target addictive features
Several new laws are aimed at "psychologically exploitative" social media functions for children. Governor Gavin Newsom said the laws target the technology behind addictive use rather than age alone.
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nypost.com Top stories ·
Lower Manhattan must go on living, even as we honor those lost on 9/11 — otherwise, terror triumphs
“The greatest tribute we could pay to those we lost, and the strongest rejection of the terrorists we could make, was to bring new life and vitality back to the site, and all of Lower Manhatt…
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
9/11 families gather at World Trade Center and Pentagon to remember victims on 25th anniversary – US politics live
Victims of those killed in September 11 attacks honored at memorials across the US
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npr.org 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
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thenation.com Top stories ·
The School Behind the Billionaires and the Billionaires Tax
UC Berkeley will inevitably be behind the defeat or victory of Proposition 40.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Dem senator delivers surprise video at Republican convention backing McCormick
John Fetterman's surprise video at the GOP convention praised Trump and Dave McCormick while rejecting what he called Democratic "extremes and socialism."
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abcnews.com Top stories ·
3 Tiananmen vigil organizers set to be sentenced in Hong Kong national security case
A Hong Kong court has sentenced three activists who for years organized vigils in remembrance of China’s 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown to prison terms of about 5 to 7 years
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‘I’m on the ticket’: Trump implores Republicans to vote in November at unusual midterm convention
The president demonised Democrats in an attempt to wangle votes in midterms despite backlash over Iran war
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Iran-backed Houthis reportedly reach strategic island in key global shipping route
Perim Island sits in the Bab al- Mandeb Strait, a globally important maritime chokepoint at the mouth of the Red Sea.
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1011now.com Top stories ·
Nebraska Supreme Court rules initiatives to change Lincoln elections must be added to ballot
The Nebraska Supreme Court ruled that the city of Lincoln must place three proposed charter amendments that aim to make changes to city elections on the 2026 general election ballot.
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middleeasteye.net Top stories ·
Exclusive: UK sanctions on Israeli settlements to include those in Syria's Golan Heights
UK government sources tell MEE that the new measures will cover the occupied Golan Heights and East Jerusalem
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npr.org Top stories ·
Trump administration allows TPS to continue for Salvadorans – for now
The Trump administration declined this week to terminate TPS for Salvadorans, even though it has done so for people from other countries like Haiti and Syria. But it also hasn't said whether it will extend the protection in the future.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Iran-backed Houthis seize key port in Yemen, advance on another vital oil choke point
The advance raises the threat to shipping near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a waterway that connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden to global markets.
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wsj.com Top stories ·
Exclusive | Anthropic Researcher Quits Over ‘Out-of-Control’ AI Fears
Concerns are rising inside AI labs that competition is pushing tech companies to race toward self-improving models that risk spiraling out of human control.
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newsweek.com Top stories ·
Trump-endorsed candidate loses primary after court ruling
The Indiana Supreme Court overturned a decision that certified the Trump-backed candidate as the winner of a GOP primary.
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thedailybeast.com Top stories ·
MAGA Crowd Makes Vile Death Threats to Three Dem Stars
The response to the threats stood in stark contrast to the treatment of a protester who interrupted Vice President JD Vance’s address.
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hollywoodreporter.com Top stories ·
‘Ransom Canyon’ Canceled by Netflix After 2 Seasons
Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly starred in the Texas romantic drama that premiered its second season in July.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Inflation persisted in August, potentially locking in a Fed interest rate hike
The all-items consumer price index was expected to rise 0.4% in August, with core, excluding food and energy, showing a 0.2% gain, according to the Dow Jones consensus.
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huffpost.com Top stories ·
Jimmy Kimmel Spanks Trump With Humiliating ‘Diaper’ Punchline
The audience could see for themselves that the president was lying.
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
‘Blew the hell out of it’: How Iran damaged US bases in Bahrain, Jordan
US official admits the naval base near Manama sustained heavy damage in the war with Iran.
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calmatters.org Top stories ·
Newsom signed 13 new laws to protect kids from technology. Will they work?
Even a decade ago, the horror stories behind some of the online protection bills Newsom signed Thursday seemed the stuff of fiction. No more.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Where the case against the alleged 9/11 plotters stands 25 years after the attack
The trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and three other alleged 9/11 plotters is scheduled to begin in June 2028.
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uk.news.yahoo.com Top stories ·
9/11 then and now: Photos show how the World Trade Center area has changed
A look at how Lower Manhattan have evolved in the 25 years since Sept. 11.
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abc7ny.com Top stories ·
25 years later, New York City remembers 9/11 victims
Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11 attacks, New York City is marking the anniversary with a day of remembrance, moments of silence and heightened security in Lower Manhattan.
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tech.yahoo.com Top stories ·
Sam Altman says OpenAI is open to slowing AI development
OpenAI's CEO said the company could pace its AI development in conjunction with other labs, but acknowledged some may not agree
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ctvnews.ca Top stories ·
9/11 anniversary: Would Canada respond the same way now given tensions?
Canada has supported the United States as its closest ally on numerous occasions over the decades. But since 9/11, the relationship has also faced its fair share of challenges.
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Why US-Iran war over Hormuz is threatening the Gulf’s waters
US-Iran attacks on tankers around Hormuz are raising fears of devastating oil spills across the Gulf.
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wired.com Top stories ·
Why So Many AI Researchers Think the Machines Could Kill Everyone
A combination of rapid advances, recursive self-improvement, and agentic swarms are genuinely “spooking people” inside big labs.
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Israel says it has destroyed major underground Hezbollah base
The powerful blast registered as the equivalent of a magnitude 4.1 earthquake, according to the US Geological Survey.
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Brics 2026: Trump shadow looms large over Delhi summit as Modi hosts Putin and Xi
As Brics leaders meet in Delhi, divisions within the bloc make a united response to Washington unlikely.
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sfgate.com Top stories ·
Rams jet lag celebration completely backfires against 49ers
The 49ers got the last laugh.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Trump set to honor 9/11 victims, first responders at Pentagon on 25th anniversary
President Donald Trump will attend a Pentagon ceremony on the 25th anniversary of 9/11 while JD Vance joins former presidents at the World Trade Center.
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F1 practice LIVE: Spanish Grand Prix 226 times, results, radio & updates from Madrid
Follow live text updates and listen to BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra 2 commentary of the first practice for the Spanish Grand Prix.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Why fears of AI self-improvement are causing ‘existential’ concerns at Anthropic and OpenAI
AI researchers are warning that faster AI self-improvement could eventually make advanced systems harder for humans to control.
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abc7.com Top stories ·
California hasn't issued a Flex Alert in nearly 4 years. Here's why
California hasn't needed a Flex Alert in nearly four years, and officials say battery storage is a big reason why.
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theglobeandmail.com Top stories ·
Morning Update: Gander remembers, 25 years later
Also in today’s edition: Ukraine and Canada’s 100-year partnership and Céline Dion’s return to the stage
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
Jimmy Kimmel releases James Talarico interview online amid FCC dispute
Jimmy Kimmel released his interview with James Talarico after telling viewers it would not air on TV because of what he described as FCC threats.
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Lindsay Clancy juror says lone holdout fixated on amount of blood found in killer mom’s home
A juror in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial said the lone holdout whose reluctance to acquit forced an 11-1 hung jury was fixated on the amount of blood found in the bedroom at the couple’s home.
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ms.now Top stories ·
Opinion | Trump's $5,000 checks scheme is an insult to Americans
The president’s promise to deliver hefty checks to all Americans if he wins is as a preposterously shallow gimmick.
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Live Updates: 25 years after Sept. 11 attacks, America reflects and remembers
Four former presidents plan to gather at the World Trade Center memorial site for 9/11 commemorations, while President Trump will visit the Pentagon.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Key Democrats oppose transgender athletes in female sports as issue hits the campaign airwaves
Democrats say the goal is to “defuse” Republican attacks on the issue before they start and to keep their campaigns focused on affordability.
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Black Axe in South Africa: Six Nigerians Nigerians accused of romance scams to be extradited to the US
The six will face wire fraud and money-laundry charges in the US, South African police say.
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Jessica Pegula has another wild beverage exchange after US Open semis loss
Jessica Pegula’s post-match press conference beverage choice has become as much of a topic as her play on the court over the years.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Oracle jumps 6% after reporting 30% revenue growth fueled by AI cloud demand
Oracle's cloud infrastructure revenue jumped 121% since last year, reflecting demand for its AI cloud services.
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theglobeandmail.com Top stories ·
On a sombre anniversary, Gander welcomes the ‘plane people’ back to the Rock
With Canadian-American tensions at a fever pitch, the kindness and generosity of townsfolk still overwhelms 25 years after 9/11
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Dow futures jump more than 200 points as oil prices slide; consumer inflation data ahead: Live updates
The three major averages are heading for a losing week as higher oil prices and a surge in Treasury yields weigh on stocks.
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I guarded Ground Zero and served in Middle East. Then I saw a pattern.
The Constitution gives Congress responsibility to declare war. To someone who has been sent to war, that is not a procedural technicality.
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Bayeux Tapestry replica goes on display in Aberdeenshire
Ian Williams' work - about a third the size of the original - is on show in Macduff in Aberdeenshire.