Press review · Monday, 29 June 2026
29 June 2026
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firehouse.com Top stories ·
Volunteer Firefighter, the 'Man in the Red Bandana,' Honored for 9/11 Heroics
Welles Crowther, credited with saving 18 strangers in the World Trade Center, was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom Tuesday.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Merz accuses AfD of ‘ethnic cleansing’ policy and cancels call with Trump
German chancellor attacks Alternative für Deutschland after far-right party’s win in Saxony-Anhalt election
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insider-gaming.com Tech ·
New GTA 6 NPC Details Revealed
A whole bunch of new NPC details for GTA 6 have been revealed, including behaviors, clothing, and more. Here are more details.
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ygorganization.com Tech ·
Complete Your Evolution With “Perfect Eclosion – Perfectly Ultimate Great Moth”! [YAC1] | YGOrganization
The Perfectly Ultimate Great Moth takes flight!
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gematsu.com Tech ·
DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round DLC character Minato launches September 10
DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round downloadable content character Minato, an original new fighter first announced in June, will launch on September 10, publisher Koei Tecmo and developer Team NINJA announc…
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macrumors.com Tech ·
Foldable iPhone Duo to Come With Apple Pencil Support
Apple's foldable iPhone Duo will come with Apple Pencil support, reports Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Gurman previously claimed that Apple had prototyped a dedicated Apple Pencil for its foldable iPhone that was "stubbier than the versions for iPads" and "designed to magnetically attach and charge on the side of the device," but he said it was unlikely that the accessory would be released.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
‘This is not a joke’: Iceland condemns Trump’s post showing island under American flag
Denmark and Mexico also objected, underscoring the diplomatic backlash to Trump's territorial ambitions.
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newsweek.com Top stories ·
Oil above $100 puts Trump on two timers before the midterms
A problem created in weeks is answered by a solution that can take months, creating an awkward political misalignment for Trump.
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midhudsonnews.com Top stories ·
Trump honors Nyack 9/11 hero Welles Crowther with Medal of Freedom
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump held a White House ceremony Tuesday honoring 9/11 first responders and officials and posthumously presented the Presidential
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jewishinsider.com Top stories ·
Pappas romps, 'shill for AIPAC' smear flops
Plus, Michigan rabbis set red lines for El-Sayed
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Miliband rejects chief rabbi's claim British Jews in greater danger after sanctions move
The foreign secretary disagrees that sanctions on Israeli settlements could put British Jews at greater risk.
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Germany's Merz attacks AfD in parliament after far-right election win
Germany's chancellor clashes with AfD leader Alice Weidel, saying her migration policy amounts to "ethnic cleansing" for skilled workers.
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theverge.com Top stories ·
Worried Anthropic researchers warn that AI ‘could kill all humans’
A departing researcher says AI companies are ‘gambling with our lives’ by racing to develop self-improving AI.
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androidpolice.com Tech ·
After switching back to the Apple Watch Series 11, I saw what Google got right with the Pixel Watch 5
Shame Google is still a year behind though
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iPhone 18 Pro Details Purportedly Leaked By Verizon's AI Assistant
A series of screenshots shared with MacRumors today seemingly show Verizon's AI chat assistant answering detailed questions about the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, just hours before Apple's announcement event. The screenshots were shared privately with MacRumors by X user "mehrtosh," who says the responses came from the "Ask Verizon" AI assistant built into the carrier's app.
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abcnews.com Top stories ·
Airlines scramble to dig out from tech problems that canceled 1,750 flights in the UK
The head of Britain’s air traffic control system has been summoned to a meeting with the country’s transport minister as airlines scramble to dig out from the backlog triggered by technical problems that have forced the cancellation of more than 1,750 ...
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Can the 'best showman in politics' deliver again? GOP bets on Trump at historic midterm convention
Donald Trump headlines the first-ever GOP midterm convention in Dallas, aiming to energize low-propensity MAGA voters ahead of key 2026 races.
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49ers.com Top stories ·
Evans, Warner, McCaffrey on Adjusting to Australia, Week 1 Outlook
San Francisco 49ers WR Mike Evans, LB Fred Warner, and RB Christian McCaffrey discussed embracing the experience of playing in Melbourne, the team's smooth travel and acclimation process, and what to expect facing the Los Angeles Rams in Week 1.
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floridianpress.com Top stories ·
JUICE🍊— 9.9.2026 — GOP Takes Hit With Latino Voters in Swing Districts — FL Lawmakers Denounce Sanctions Against Israel — and More...
Republicans Lose Latino Voters Across House Swing Districts A new poll reveals Rep
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time.com Top stories ·
Iceland Summons U.S. Ambassador Over Trump’s Expansionist Map
“There is nothing funny or normal about making fun of the sovereignty of states,” Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir told reporters.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
4,300-year-old tomb of judge and his father discovered in Egypt: "Exceptionally well-preserved"
Many of the paintings in the tomb have retained their original colors despite spending more than 40 centuries buried beneath the desert sands, officials said.
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golf.com Top stories ·
'Time will tell': Jon Rahm offers blunt answers on LIV-PGA Tour future
Will Jon Rahm stick with LIV Golf in 2027 or return to the PGA Tour? At the Irish Open, Rahm provided answers that only raised more questions.
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abc7chicago.com Top stories ·
Trump floats renaming New Mexico 'New America'
President Trump has posted numerous memes on social media that appear to propose renaming the state of New Mexico "New America."
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
U.K. defends sanctions on Israeli settlements after 30-day consulate closure order
Britain's foreign minister Ed Miliband said the U.K. "could not simply stand by because we feared Israeli reaction.”
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globalnation.inquirer.net Top stories ·
Praying for rain as fires, haze plague Indonesian Borneo
This aerial picture shows haze from land and forest fires blanketing the Cathedral Church in the city of Pontianak, West Kalimantan, on September 7, 2026. Agence France-Presse PONTIANAK,
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
‘Overdue first step’: UK reacts to gov’t ban on Israeli settlement trade
UK bans imports from illegal Israeli settlements in a strong policy move after recognising a Palestinian state last year.
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bgr.com Tech ·
SpaceX's Starship 40 Shows Why Rocket Recovery Might Be Even Harder Than It Seems - BGR
With the recent splashdown of SpaceX's Starship 40, we're seeing how difficult recovery can be due to the massive size and challenging conditions.
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mashable.com Tech ·
Apple iPhone event livestream: Watch live today
Join us for the biggest Apple event in years as new CEO John Ternus takes center stage.
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South Park creators rename show 'South America' in apparent dig at Trump
Since beginning his second term, the US president has said he wanted to use the word 'America' to rename a lake, a gulf and even a US state.
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Ben Shelton beats Carlos Alcaraz in U.S. Open's latest-finishing match ever
Ben Shelton ended Carlos Alcaraz's title reign in the latest-finishing match in U.S. Open history, pulling out the victory in a marathon tussle that ended at 3:33 a.m. Wednesday.
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The UK’s ban on Israeli settlement goods has holes
Over a year, the UK imported just £6m ($8.1m) in goods recorded as Palestinian, including Israeli settlement goods.
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independent.co.uk Tech ·
Apple to unveil foldable ‘iPhone Duo’ in biggest redesign ever – but there’s a catch
First ever foldable Apple device could be vastly expensive and hard to buy
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South Park creators announce new Trump-inspired name for the show
In a statement, the creators of the long-running animated satire say they’re changing the show’s name to ‘South America’
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US Open 2026 results: Carlos Alcaraz beaten by Ben Shelton in epic quarter-final
Carlos Alcaraz's US Open title defence is over after a dramatic five-set quarter-final loss to Ben Shelton which ends at 03:34 local time.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Norway bids final farewell to King Harald V with funeral attended by royalty and dignitaries
Harald was Europe’s oldest monarch and had modernized the royal house, but refused to follow in the footsteps of other aging monarchs who have abdicated in recent times.
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hawaiinewsnow.com Tech ·
‘I was shaking’: West Kauai residents ride out Hurricane Lowell, assess damage
Kaumualii Highway was largely cleared quickly, though some areas were reduced to one lane as crews continued cleanup.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Russia and North Korea open the first road across their shared border
Relations between Russia and North Korea have been flourishing, with North Korea supplying ammunition and troops to support Russia's war against Ukraine in return for economic and military assistance.
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sports.yahoo.com Top stories ·
WIll the Rams' Unique Travel Plans to Australia Pay Off vs 49ers
The Rams and 49ers are taking extremely different travel approaches ahead of their NFL Week 1 meeting in Australia. San Francisco arrived about a week before kickoff, while LA isn't leaving until the day before the game.
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Iran War Updates: Oil hits $100 per barrel as Tehran fires missiles in retaliation for U.S. blowing up tankers
The price of crude oil hit a seven-week high after the U.S. said it blew up five more Iranian oil tankers, triggering retaliation from Tehran.
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Anthropic researcher says more than 10% chance AI "could kill all humans"
A top Anthropic researcher says there's more than a 10% chance AI "could kill all humans," after a colleague resigned over similar concerns.
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Trump gave $45,000 gift to Natalie Harp, 2 other aides, financial disclosures show
A White House spokesperson said in a statement on Wednesday that Mr. Trump "has a longstanding practice of giving Christmas gifts to people in his orbit."
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appleinsider.com Tech ·
Labor Day Apple deals deliver savings of up to $500 off
Labor Day savings across Apple's product lines are in full swing this weekend, with savings of up to $500 off current MacBook Pros and even the brand-new Mac mini.
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eurogamer.net Tech ·
Massive achievement leak seemingly stemming from Steam reveals info on Persona 6, Kingdom Hearts 4, and multiple unreleased PC games
An apparent Steam leak has resulted in a large number of achievement details for upcoming games appearing online.
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The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct: All the news and trailers
Stay up to date.
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jpost.com Top stories ·
John Malkovich cancels Israel performance over false quote attributed to him | The Jerusalem Post
“I did not utter these phrases, and they most certainly are not approved by me, nor do they reflect my feelings." said actor John Malkovich.
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9to5mac.com Top stories ·
The new Apple Watch will use microphone and other sensors to generate AI recaps of your day - 9to5Mac
Apple will announce the new Apple Watch lineup later today, and Mark Gurman at Bloomberg has the early scoop. He...
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Missouri congressional map confusion and Tesla Cybercab safety concerns: Morning Rundown
Plus, the leaders of a pro-AI super PAC talk data center backlash in an exclusive interview.
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thehackernews.com Tech ·
Chrome V8 Zero-Day Exploited in the Wild Enables Code Execution Inside Sandbox
Google patches an actively exploited Chrome V8 flaw that allows arbitrary code execution inside the sandbox via a crafted HTML page.
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cnet.com Tech ·
From Wearables to Robots to Tabletop Trinkets, the AI Hardware Scene Is Booming - CNET
AI is supercharging a new crop of gadgets, mixing whimsy with practicality. I checked them out at IFA 2026.
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therams.com Top stories ·
Los Angeles Rams vs. San Francisco 49ers: How to watch, listen to and live stream Week 1
How to watch, listen and stream the Rams' Week 1 matchup against the 49ers on Sept. 10.