Press review · Monday, 29 June 2026
29 June 2026
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Head of Smithsonian museums announces he will be stepping down
The US institution is under pressure from the Trump administration to change how it portrays the country's history.
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dallasnews.com Top stories ·
The Latest: Canada strikes back with tariffs on about $20 billion worth of US goods
Canada struck back at U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday with tariffs on about $20 billion worth of U.S. goods, in response to his latest round of tariffs on Canada. The outcome could resonate far...
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sports.yahoo.com Top stories ·
2026 Fantasy Football Full-PPR Rankings: Justin Boone's top running backs for Week 1
Check out Justin Boone's full-PPR RB rankings for fantasy football Week 1.
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sfgate.com Top stories ·
Thieves steal 4 Renoirs from a French museum. 2 of the paintings are still missing
Thieves have stolen four valuable Renoir paintings from a museum on the French Riviera. The local mayor says the thieves were well-equipped and entered the Renoir Museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer through the...
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ms.now Top stories ·
As a doctor, GOP’s Roger Marshall garnished patients’ paychecks, pushed arrest warrants
It’s tough for a far-right senator to present himself as a champion of regular people after he’s garnished his former patients’ bank accounts.
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southcarolinapublicradio.org Top stories ·
Invasive yellow-legged hornets from Asia butcher bees in the Lowcountry
Discovered in Georgia three years ago, yellow-legged hornets have made their way to the Lowcountry. The elusive and skilled hunters threaten the lives of honeybees.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Trump posthumously awards Medal of Freedom to 9/11's 'man in red bandana'
President Donald Trump awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously to Welles Crowther, the heroic "man in the red bandana" who saved up to 18 lives during the September 11 attacks.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Lori Loughlin files for divorce from Mossimo Giannulli after nearly 30 years
Their marriage came under intense public scrutiny with their involvement in the 2019 college admissions scandal.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Fox News Power Rankings: What’s in an economy?
Trump's economy approval sits at -33 points, but Democrats' competing visions on cost of living and inflation haven't won voters over either.
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independent.co.uk Top stories ·
Mamdani releases undisclosed 9/11 files about air quality at Ground Zero
‘People got sick because the leaders they trusted lied,’ the mayor says
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
U.S. downplays Iran's seizure of unmanned sub in Hormuz Strait
The U.S. and Iran traded new attacks around the Strait of Hormuz, as President Donald Trump insists oil prices will drop fast once the Iran war ends.
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post-gazette.com Top stories ·
Lonnie Bunch to retire from Smithsonian leadership following clash with Trump administration
WASHINGTON — Lonnie Bunch is stepping down from the leadership of the Smithsonian Institution following a tumultuous year in which President Donald...
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gamefile.news Tech ·
Exclusive: Two of gaming’s biggest names are making a big investment in gaming’s future
Mark Cerny and Geoff Keighley are spending time and big money to launch a fellowship program for game design graduates. They hope the program will gain industry support for years to come.
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apnews.com Tech ·
Lonnie Bunch to retire from Smithsonian leadership following clash with Trump administration
Lonnie Bunch is stepping down from leading the Smithsonian Institution after a challenging year. President Donald Trump has been pushing to reshape how U.S. history is portrayed, affecting entities like the Smithsonian.
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theguardian.com Tech ·
Mass polygraphs at the Pentagon show Hegseth’s weakness | Margaret Sullivan
The more defense secretary Pete Hegseth tries to flex his manly strength, the wimpier he looks
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Jerry Sandusky, former Penn State coach convicted of sex abuse, seeks new trial after victim recants
Sandusky, 82, serving a term of at least 30 years, was convicted after multiple young men testified they were sexually abused by the former assistant coach as boys.
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Former GOP lawmakers join Democrats to challenge Trump’s mail-in voting crackdown
Current Democratic members of Congress and former Republican lawmakers are joining forces to call for the courts to stop Trump's mail-in voting executive order.
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purexbox.com Tech ·
Seven New Xbox Games Are Out Today, Including A Call Of Duty Game Pass Release (September 8)
Chilling in more ways than one
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techcrunch.com Tech ·
Google’s revived nuclear power plant gets $1.9B loan from US government | TechCrunch
Google said it would bring an Iowa nuclear power plant back from the dead. Now the plant's owner is getting a $1.9 billion loan from the U.S. Energy Department.
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triblive.com Top stories ·
Southeastern Conference leaders to discuss expelling LSU over player eligibility dispute
Leaders of the Southeastern Conference will meet Thursday to discuss whether to take the extraordinary step of kicking LSU out of the league in the wake of an ugly feud over whether players who spent time in the NFL should be allowed back on the team’s roster this season. On
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justsecurity.org Top stories ·
The Simplest Way for the Supreme Court to Rule in the USPS Mail Ballots Case
Marty Lederman outlines the easiest and most straightforward way for SCOTUS to decide the USPS mail-in ballot case.
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Trump won the battle over his awful arch. The next Democratic president can win the war.
There is no better way to reverse the lawlessness of the Trump era that than to remove the monuments he has erected to himself.
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13wham.com Top stories ·
Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch announces retirement
The 14th Secretary of the Smithsonian, Lonnie Bunch, is retiring after nearly four decades with the museum.“It is with very mixed emotions and heartfelt gratitu
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detroitnews.com Top stories ·
Canadian countertariffs escalate trade war
The levies affect more than 600 product categories, including metals, paper and textile products, building materials, dairy products and more.
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purexbox.com Tech ·
Three Games Are Confirmed For Xbox Game Pass This Week (September 8-10)
Two major titles and another "day one" indie launch
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insider-gaming.com Tech ·
Rebel Wolves Already Working On 'Next Chapter in The Dawnwalker Saga'
Rebel Wolves has revealed it's already working on the next game in the Dawnwalker saga after the success of The Blood of Dawnwalker.
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aftermath.site Tech ·
Wake Up Babe, New Layoff Horrors Just Dropped
Seven workers were reportedly laid off at PowerWash Simulator developer FuturLab, with remaining employees told to call them "the leavers" and team leads cut out of the process
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bbc.com Top stories ·
US Open 2026 results: Aryna Sabalenka fights back against Linda Noskova to keep title defence alive
Aryna Sabalenka battles back to beat sixth seed Linda Noskova in three sets and advance to the semi-finals.
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democracydocket.com Top stories ·
Gerrymander foes urge Supreme Court not to revive GOP map in Missouri
A voting rights group files its objection to Missouri GOP's appeal to the Supreme Court asking it to greenlight a gerrymander without voters weighing in.
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What is BAPS, the Hindu group whose demands led to Eiffel Tower closure?
The Eiffel Tower closed after workers protested the sidelining of women during the BAPS visit.
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abc7.com Top stories ·
At least 14 homes damaged by powerful waves in Capistrano Beach in Dana Point
Several homes along Beach Road in Dana Point's Capistrano Beach sustained significant damage after powerful waves struck the Orange County coastline, according to local officials and residents.
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scientificamerican.com Top stories ·
OpenAI claims blockbuster math breakthrough amid swirl of controversy
Prior to the announcement, rumors were circulating online among mathematicians over the proof’s origins—OpenAI has denied all allegations
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automaton-media.com Tech ·
Sega president says there's been a rise in "fans who don't play the games," and their engagement with IPs can be even higher than that of gamers - AUTOMATON WEST
The company still considers such fans "gamers," according to Utsumi.
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43rumors.com Tech ·
Still uncertainty about what kind of 20MP sensor the OM PEN will have
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abcnews.com Top stories ·
TSA launches program allowing non-travelers past security
Gateside by TSA PreCheck is now available at 13 airports across the U.S.
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calonews.com Top stories ·
Latino voting trends point to a potential 'swing vote' for the 2026 midterm
During the 2024 presidential election, Latino voters played a key role in securing Donald Trump's victory. According to the American Community Media (ACOM), that voting shift prompted predictions of a
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wired.com Top stories ·
OpenAI Just Claimed a Huge Math Discovery. Some Academics Are Crying Foul
A landmark announcement by the frontier AI lab has been overshadowed by accusations of impropriety.
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nbcsports.com Top stories ·
Mid-American Conference appeals to have Western Michigan recognized as winner of game against Michigan
Western Michigan's last-second loss to Michigan on a Hail Mary after a controversial replay review granted the Wolverines an extra play was the biggest story of the college football weekend, but Western Michigan's conference isn't ready to let it go just yet.
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hollywoodreporter.com Top stories ·
Alex Gibney’s Bold Elon Musk Documentary Unsettles Venice at Well-Received World Premiere
The Oscar-winning filmmaker’s nearly four-hour portrait picks apart the tech mogul’s mythology while examining his growing influence over tech, politics and American democracy.
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How to watch Apple's foldable iPhone announcement | TechCrunch
Apple's annual iPhone event will stream live on September 9 at 10 a.m. PDT, and we're expecting big news.
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theverge.com Tech ·
Nintendo isn’t scared of GTA VI
It’s going to be an interesting November.
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LG TVs caught spying even when offline or on standby
Gamers Nexus comes for LG again.
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Elon Musk told ex-girlfriend he needed ‘a legion of children before the civil war’
Ashley St Clair was speaking at the Venice film premiere of Alex Gibney’s documentary Musk, where she warned of his dangerous influence
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Fantasy Football: Justin Boone's Week 1 RB Rankings
Here's a look at Justin Boone's RB fantasy football rankings for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season.
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South Park changes name to South America in response to Trump changes
Satirical program’s new title is ‘inspired by bravery and patriotism’ of Apple and Google, who capitulated to Trump’s requests to change Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’
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wmtv15news.com Top stories ·
The northern lights could be visible this week. Here’s where
Aurora activity tends to be more common around the equinoxes due to the orientation of Earth’s magnetic field.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
The Senate is up for grabs, as Democrats navigate a tough map and Republicans face a stormy environment
President Donald Trump’s struggles are hitting Republican Senate candidates, while Democrats are managing skepticism about their party and a red-leaning map.
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esa.int Top stories ·
Anak Krakatau eruption by Sentinel-3
Copernicus Sentinel-3 captured a plume from the eruption of Anak Krakatau on Saturday, 5 September.
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Canada’s tariffs take effect as it seeks closer EU ties and awaits Trump response
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada would move faster to reduce its economic reliance on the United States as retaliatory tariffs took effect on about $20 billion worth of U.S. goods and the country braced for President Donald Trump’s response.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Craig Carton blasts Michigan fans for storming field after controversial win: 'They’re a bunch of morons'
Craig Carton ripped Michigan fans for storming the field after Bryce Underwood's controversial Hail Mary barely beat Western Michigan 13-12.