Press review · Monday, 29 June 2026
29 June 2026
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spectrumlocalnews.com Top stories ·
New York braces for impact of retaliatory tariffs
As the issue becomes a flashpoint in the November midterm elections on one hand, the real day-to-day economic impact is playing out on the other.
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
US attacks 5 Iranian oil tankers, Tehran retaliates with strikes on Jordan
US military says it struck the five Iranian tankers after the IRGC targeted a US warship twice in two days.
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apnews.com Top stories ·
Ballots discounted for late postmarks surged in Washington and Oregon after Postal Service changes
New data show the number of ballots rejected for late postmarks has soared in the vote-by-mail states of Washington and Oregon.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Brent crude nears $100 a barrel as U.S.-Iran tit-for-tat strikes stoke supply worries
Oil prices rose on Wednesday as escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran fueled concerns over further disruptions to Middle East energy supplies,
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Donald Trump shares misleading video of King Charles and fainting worker
The president shares a misleading video which appears to show Charles shrugging and walking away from a man who fainted during a royal visit.
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Hegseth shakes up the Pentagon as US wages war - but at what cost?
The upheaval in the military could shape the legacy of Trump's second term, writes the BBC's Tom Bateman.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Lindsay Clancy juror ‘admitted he had reasonable doubt,’ foreperson says
In an interview, three jurors spoke about being frustrated with one holdout who wouldn’t listen to the rest of the panel before a mistrial was declared.
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cbssports.com Top stories ·
College Football Playoff triggers 30-day window to negotiate expanding the field to 24 teams
The exclusive window allows the CFP to weigh offers for a 24-team field before a Dec. 1 deadline to enact changes for the 2027 season
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TSA brings back gate access for some people without plane tickets 25 years after 9/11
The Transportation Security Administration is allowing eligible TSA PreCheck members without tickets to pass through security and enter gate areas at some U.S. airports.
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nola.com Top stories ·
LIV Golf files for bankruptcy. It owes Louisiana over $1.2 million.
The filing follows the abrupt cancelation of the tournament's planned stop in New Orleans earlier this year
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Trump's unusual role at midterm convention revealed as schedule goes public
Trump headlines both nights of the RNC's first-ever GOP midterm convention in Dallas, with JD Vance delivering the Thursday keynote speech.
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pbs.org Top stories ·
WATCH: Trump remembers 9/11 victims and heroes at Steel Across America anniversary event
Nearly a quarter century after a day “etched forever into the memories of Americans,” President Donald Trump honored the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on Tuesday by vowing to “never forget.”
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Lindsay Clancy juror speaks after mistrial: "There was so much doubt"
A woman who served as a juror in Lindsay Clancy's high-profile Massachusetts murder trial provided a look at deliberations, saying there was too much doubt for her to reach a guilty verdict.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Congressman Chris Pappas wins New Hampshire Democratic Senate primary
Pappas fends off challenge from progressive Karishma Manzur in seat to be vacated by retiring Jeanne Shaheen
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videogameschronicle.com Tech ·
Lego announces its third Legend of Zelda set, this time featuring Link on Epona | VGC
The set will be released next year and is once again based on Ocarina of Time…
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9to5mac.com Tech ·
Apple adds 37 hardware identifiers ahead of ‘Surprise and Shine’ event - 9to5Mac
Apple has added new hardware identifiers for iPhones, iPads, Macs, and other devices, some of which could be announced as soon as tomorrow.
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cbssports.com Tech ·
Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers agree to massive three-year contract extension
The massive contract ends tense negotiations which seemingly came to a pause at the start of training camp
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cbssports.com Top stories ·
Chiefs expect Patrick Mahomes to start against Broncos, but key lineman likely out
Patrick Mahomes is ready to return from injury with the Chiefs taking on the Denver Broncos.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
TSA brings back gate access for some people without plane tickets 25 years after 9/11
The move applies to eligible TSA PreCheck members. Before the 2001 attacks, people without tickets generally could accompany ticketed passengers to their gates.
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
SEC says it can expel LSU as legal battle over Tigers' roster escalates
An SEC court filing argues the league can remove LSU from the conference, escalating an already extraordinary showdown over player eligibility.
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si.com Top stories ·
The Baker Mayfield Extension Has Destroyed the Middle-Class NFL QB Contract
Much like your millennial friends who won’t shut the hell up about it, the Buccaneers purchased their most important asset at the perfect time. In you friends’
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tmz.com Top stories ·
Jimmy Kimmel's Late-Night Show Reportedly Ending After Next Season, ABC Denies
Jimmy Kimmel has spent more than 20 years saying goodnight to viewers on ABC ... and he may soon be doing it for the last time, TMZ has confirmed.
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Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow use of database to check voters' citizenship
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to intervene in a lawsuit over the use of a controversial data system to review state voter rolls.
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mediaite.com Top stories ·
Fox Weather Reporter Nearly Gets Swept Away By Ocean Wave While Covering Hurricane in Hawaii
Fox Weather storm specialist Mike Seidel was nearly knocked over by a powerful ocean wave while covering Hurricane Lowell in Hawaii.
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Chris Mason: Burnham looks to show he will go further than Starmer with West Bank sanctions
It is hoped that coordinated action minimises the blowback to any one country from Israel or America, our political editor writes.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Trump escalates trade war with Canada, moving to ban the import of some autos, dairy and alcohol
Tuesday’s announcement comes as the U.S.-Canadian relationship severely deteriorates. The White House said the import bans will go into effect in about three weeks.
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vox.com Tech ·
The smartphone trap we built for ourselves
It’s time to end the mandatory QR code.
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gematsu.com Tech ·
Attack on Titan 3 opening animation key visual revealed
Publisher Koei Tecmo and developer Omega Force have revealed the key visual for the opening animation of the Attack on Titan 3 game, which was created by animation studio MAPPA to celebrate the 17t…
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macrumors.com Tech ·
Apple Releases Firmware Update for 140W USB-C Power Adapter
Apple today released a firmware update (version 1.4.90) for its 140W USB-C Power Adapter. It is unclear what is included in the latest firmware, as Apple does not publish release notes for this. The update will be installed automatically over time when the power adapter is plugged in and connected to a Mac or other device. The update will be installed automatically over time when the power adapter is plugged in and connected to a Mac or other device.
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variety.com Tech ·
Elon Musk’s MAGA Shift, Self-Driving Cars, Myths About Mars and More Get Examined in New Documentary: 5 Biggest Revelations
Here are five takeaways from Alex Gibney's Elon Musk documentary "Musk," which premiered at Venice Film Festival.
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hollywoodreporter.com Tech ·
‘South Park’ Is “Changing Its Name” to ‘South America’ for Season 29 to Mock Trump
Trey Parker and Matt Stone announced the supposed name change Tuesday.
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euronews.com Tech ·
'Turning blind eye' to AfD win further angers voters, analyst warns
Chancellor Merz's government must recognise the far-right AfD's victory in Saxony-Anhalt and voter discontent that led to the win, or further cement its downfall, an expert on East German politics warned.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Lindsay Clancy juror admitted 'reasonable doubt' but still refused insanity verdict, foreperson says
Three Lindsay Clancy jurors say a lone holdout admitted having reasonable doubt but still refused to deliver a not guilty by insanity verdict.
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Ex-60 Minutes managing editor says fired staffers ‘refused to be accomplices’ in show’s ‘destruction’
Guy Campanile addresses ouster in Facebook post and says ‘we were told to leave because we insisted on doing our jobs’
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ms.now Top stories ·
South Park rebrands to ‘South America,’ mocking Trump over 'Lake America' order
The adult animated sitcom thanked Apple and Google for their “bravery” in showing the body of water as “Lake America” to some users of their map apps.
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theverge.com Top stories ·
Meta bets on AI agent Muse to catch up in AI race
Meta drills down on ease of use and privacy options after spending billions overhauling its AI strategy.
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Families' interest in their kids' education is falling around the globe as scores drop, test shows
Families’ interest in their kids’ education is falling in many high-income countries as school systems struggle with plunging test scores.
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abcnews.com Top stories ·
Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch resigns amid attacks from Trump administration
Amid attacks from the White House, Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch is stepping down from his position after seven years of leading the Smithsonian Institution.
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US slaps import ban on Canadian alcohol and other goods
It is the latest escalation in a trade war between the two countries, and comes as Canadian retaliatory tariffs on US goods come into force.
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gsmarena.com Top stories ·
Apple wanted the iPhone Ultra to cost $1,999, new report says
But the RAM apocalypse intervened. Apple is holding its big annual iPhone launch event on September 9, and it's widely expected to unveil the iPhone Ultra...
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Apple event expected to deliver foldable iPhone and debut of new CEO John Ternus
Apple's Sept. 9 tech showcase is set to feature new CEO John Ternus unveiling its first foldable iPhone and the iPhone 18.
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OpenAI claims to have solved maths problem that stumped humans for decades
Company behind ChatGPT says 10,000 of its AI systems cracked the Navier-Stokes problem in 88 hours
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
New Hampshire Senate Primary Election 2026 Live Results: Chris Pappas, Karishma Manzur, John Sununu and More
See live results from the 2026 New Hampshire Senate primary election as Republican and Democrat votes are counted by candidate and county.
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newrepublic.com Top stories ·
Why Trump’s Angry New Tirade at Canada Is About to Backfire On Him
Trump’s latest threats to punish Canada could hurt a lot of American workers—including in states with big races this fall—even as they reveal MAGA’s deepest failings.
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Americans' satisfaction with schools is at a low point, new Gallup poll shows
A new poll shows that only 32% of Americans are satisfied with the quality of K-12 education in the country.
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13wham.com Top stories ·
Reading scores drop among U.S. teens, new assessment finds
A new international assessment shows reading scores among American teenagers have declined, raising concerns as students return to classrooms for a new school year.
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foxbusiness.com Top stories ·
US hits Iranian airlines with 'sweeping sanctions' under Operation Economic Outcast
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Treasury Department's latest actions are a "warning to anyone doing business with Iran’s remaining airlines."
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Republicans were confident about keeping the Senate. Now the battle is wide open
Republicans appeared to have a firm grip on the majority at the start of the 2026 election cycle. But Democrats are now competing in states that once seemed well beyond their reach.
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nbcsports.com Top stories ·
Bucs announce three-year extension with Baker Mayfield
The third deal the QB has signed with the Bucs will keep him under contract with the team through the 2029 season.
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Duffy puts Ford on notice over China ties, warns of security concerns
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy sent Ford CEO Jim Farley a letter criticizing the automaker's China partnerships and urging it to reduce reliance on Chinese technology.