Press review · Monday, 29 June 2026
29 June 2026
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theverge.com Tech ·
This NAS company wants to run your local smart home
Local first
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dw.com Top stories ·
Romania indicts Andrew Tate for trafficking minors
The social media influencer has also been indicted for money laundering and sex with a minor. His brother Tristan has been indicted for complicity.
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apnews.com Top stories ·
Vance says Iran fight isn't a 'war' as Trump tries to navigate unpopular conflict as election nears
Vice President JD Vance says he wouldn't call the U.S. conflict with Iran a “war,” despite recent escalations.
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pagesix.com Top stories ·
Alix Earle goes after ‘sick and twisted’ Alex Cooper in scathing text message
In her new show, “Earle Meets World,” the influencer addresses her feud with the Unwell Network founder for the first time.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Lindsay Clancy trial latest: Court to resume - follow live
Tensions flared in court on Thursday after Clancy's defence team asked for a juror to be removed.
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theconversation.com Top stories ·
A record-shattering El Niño is almost here. Here’s what that means for the world’s weather
It threatens to compound the worst effects of climate change.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
South Korea pushes back on reports it is readying Hormuz deployment amid US pressure
Seoul reportedly seeking parliamentary approval to send military assets to Middle East but president’s office plays down claims
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theadvocate.com Top stories ·
SEC sues LSU as Greg Sankey and former NFL athletes seeking eligibility make their cases in court
Take a look at the SEC’s lawsuit against LSU, which was filed the same day a Baton Rouge judge could pave the way for the Tigers to sign ex-NFL players.
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abcnews.com Top stories ·
Zelenskyy says foreign airlines suspend Russia flights after Ukrainian warning
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Thursday that the first airlines had begun suspending flights to Russian airports.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
U.S. payrolls rose 162,000 in August, much more than expected; unemployment rate at 4.1%
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to increase by 53,000 in August while the unemployment rate held at 4.1%, according to the Dow Jones consensus.
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foxbusiness.com Top stories ·
Popular squishy toys recalled over potentially deadly water bead hazard
More than 15,000 popular squeeze toys containing water beads face recalls as federal regulators warned of choking and death hazards for children.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Amazon’s Labor Day sale has deals up to 78% on Shark, Brooks, Stanley and more — but they’ll be gone in 5 days
The online retailer is adding new deals every day of the holiday weekend, and hosting flash sales on some of the most popular products.
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independent.co.uk Top stories ·
Trump to use $400M Qatari jet despite security concerns
The decision comes after Trump said in July that the plane would be taken out of service and ‘maxed out’ with additional security upgrades
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Europe targeted by spiralling campaign of sabotage and Russia is the chief suspect
Germany has blamed Russia for an attack on Leipzig airport but there has been a series of suspicious incidents elsewhere.
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videogameschronicle.com Tech ·
UK PS5 and Xbox sales jumped by a third following GTA 6’s Netflix reveal | VGC
PS5 sales were up 33% on GTA 6’s reveal week…
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Argentina’s Milei threatens sanctions as he refocuses on Falklands
Argentina's president accused of political machinations as he eyes shifting US stance on Las Malvinas.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Two trapped workers are pulled alive from Nepal tunnel more than a week after deadly floods
“I can’t explain what we are feeling at the moment. We are just grateful to God,” said the brother of one of the rescued workers. Hundreds of other hydropower workers remain missing.
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arstechnica.com Top stories ·
Nearly impossible? How Fairphone built the ethical, repairable Fairphone Gen 6+.
Fairphone's CTO explains how and why the Dutch company builds a different kind of smartphone.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Germany's far-right AfD party is poised for power in a state election
Germany's AfD's TikTok-fueled rise in Saxony-Anhalt is raising fears the country could see its first far-right governor since World War II.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Blue state school district accused of defying Supreme Court, hiding gender transitions from parents
A New Jersey school district faces a lawsuit over its transgender policy allowing students to socially transition without ever notifying their parents.
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thehackernews.com Tech ·
Google Releases Chrome Update to Patch Actively Exploited V8 Zero-Day
Google patched an actively exploited Chrome V8 flaw that enables arbitrary code execution inside the sandbox through a crafted HTML page.
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Katseye review – petulant hyperpop bops from a girl group in crisis
Fans scream ‘eat zucchini’ as if their lives depend on it as the six-piece’s remaining members strut their way through chest-rattling hits, ludicrous bangers and flaccid flops
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The wild world of LSU: from tigers on the field to wooing ex-NFL players
Recruiting ex-pros. Inflaming Ukraine-Russia tensions. Suing the SEC and being sued back. The school is adapting to a new reality – and also creating a new one
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sports.yahoo.com Top stories ·
NBA Insider Pitches Clippers-Spurs Blockbuster Trade Amid Kawhi Leonard Scandal
As the Clippers seek ways to recover their losses after the Kawhi Leonard scandal, an insider proposed a trade with the Spurs as a solution.
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wvmetronews.com Top stories ·
New Greenbrier board chairman, Justice talk future of historic resort during Business Summit - WV MetroNews
Lloyd Nathan was appointed the chairman of the Board of Directors following a $500 million financing deal between U.S. Senator Jim Justice and his family business and New York-based firm Kennedy Lewis.
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wboc.com Top stories ·
BREAKING: Maryland Supreme Court rules in favor of redistricting ballot question
On Thursday evening, the state Supreme Court ruled that the congressional redistricting referendum can move forward for the November general election.
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dallasnews.com Top stories ·
Gloria Steinem lived to see a powerful backlash against her vision of feminism
It was the fight for abortion rights that launched Gloria Steinem into feminism. The idea that women couldn’t reach equality without the ability to decide whether or when to have children was...
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Climate injustices have been laid bare in the Nepal-Tibet flood disaster | Letters
Letters: Prof Lyla Mehta says the glacial floods and loss of life are a stark reminder that climate disruption is global and highly unequal. Plus letters from Lynda McDonald and Jan Bengtsson
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npr.org Top stories ·
Leon Black defies subpoena to testify in Epstein inquiry and sues House panel
The billionaire investor is under two subpoenas from the House Oversight Committee. But in his lawsuit, Black says the panel doesn't have the authority to compel him to share nondisclosure agreements.
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
Photos show dramatic Nepal tunnel rescue as two trapped workers are freed
Two workers were rescued alive from a Nepal hydropower tunnel nine days after deadly floods and landslides.
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Microsoft’s Project Zenith is a “distraction-free Windows experience” for developers
The first Project Zenith devices ship with AMD’s Ryzen AI Halo chips.
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techcrunch.com Top stories ·
The sameness problem behind those unappetizing AI-generated menus | TechCrunch
While restaurant owners might look to generative AI as a shortcut to sprucing up their menu, customers can viscerally sense that something is wrong with the food.
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Feds launch investigation into Tesla's Cybercab deployment | TechCrunch
The investigation was launched just a few hours after Tesla put the first production Cybercabs on the road in Austin.
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nypost.com Top stories ·
Andrew Tate indicted in Romania for trafficking minors, money laundering
Romanian prosecutors officially indicted social media influencer Andrew Tate on Friday for trafficking minors, money laundering, sex with a minor and witness tampering and his brother Tristan for c…
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wbur.org Top stories ·
Wu backed progressive challengers in Tuesday's primary. The results were mixed
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu wasn’t on the ballot Tuesday but she had plenty riding on the primary. For months, Wu has been posting videos, headlining fundraisers, and sending mass texts to voters, urging them to support candidates looking to knock out her foes in the state Senate.
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hawkcentral.com Top stories ·
How to watch Caitlin Clark, Team USA in FIBA World Cup opener Friday
Caitlin Clark and Team USA open FIBA Women's World Cup play against China early on Friday, Sept. 4. Here's how to watch.
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variety.com Top stories ·
Oasis Documentary Directors on Filming the Brothers’ First Reunion in 15 Years and Why There Wasn’t Much Emotion in the Room: ‘It’s the Gallaghers, It’s Not ‘Dawson’s Creek”
Will Lovelace and Dylan Southern discuss directing Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger and filming Noel and Liam Gallagher's reunion and world tour
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thedailybeast.com Top stories ·
Army Heroes’ Humiliating Nickname for Pete Hegseth Is Leaked
Astonishing details of Delta Force’s naked mockery of Hegseth have leaked to the Daily Beast.
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The 300-year-old tool helping stranded astronauts get home
An old seafaring instrument could help astronauts on ever more far-flung and perilous missions.
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eurogamer.net Tech ·
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation is getting a physical version, but there's a catch: it will require an internet connection to download
Good news: FF7 Revelation is getting a disc version, even on PS5. Bad news: it's little more than a license-on-a-disc.
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Judge clears path for LSU to add former NFL players to roster
A Louisiana judge has cleared the path for Louisiana State University to add former NFL players to its roster. This comes just hours after the SEC filed a lawsuit against LSU and head coach Lane Kiffin.
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Founding editor of Ms magazine on Gloria Steinem: ‘The least egomaniacal person’
Letty Cottin Pogrebin says Steinem taught the younger feminist how to change a ‘man’s world’ not adjust to it
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npr.org Top stories ·
Dry eyes are common in women. Here's why you shouldn't ignore them
Research suggests around half of all women in the menopausal transition years experience symptoms, like red, watery or gritty-feeling eyes. Hormonal shifts play a role, as do a lot of other factors.
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nintendoeverything.com Tech ·
Onimusha: Way of the Sword tech analysis including frame rate and resolution, Nintendo Switch 2 vs. PS5 graphics comparison video
We have not one, but two new Onimusha: Way of the Sword videos that delve into the technical side of things – namely frame rate and resolution – plus a Nintendo Switch 2 vs. PS5 graphics comparison. It looks like Capcom has delivered another solid Nintendo Switch 2 port. While the game is mostly a 30 FPS experience on the...
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
World's biggest sovereign wealth fund plans to cut U.S. Treasury holdings
Norway's $2.3 trillion investment fund says it can diversify into new areas with greater risk and returns.
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NBA Reporter Suggests LA Could Overpay For 6’10 Center Next Offseason After Kawhi Leonard Saga Strips Clippers of Draft Picks Through 2033
The LA Clippers will primarily target free agents through 2033 after the NBA stripped them of all their draft capital over the next seven years as punishment for circumventing the cap to pay Kawhi Leonard. They will also be without traded picks from other teams.
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How much oil is going through Hormuz? Why data doesn’t match US claims
Trump says the US is helping around 30 ships cross the waterway daily, but ship-tracking data suggests it's fewer.
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thedailybeast.com Top stories ·
Mind-Blowing Real Life of MAGA’s Favorite Dem Exposed
A brutal report raises questions about whether he is fit to serve as a senator.
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wccftech.com Tech ·
Watch The AMD IFA Opening Keynote Live Here – Consumer-Tech, Ryzen AI MAX 400 Launch & More
AMD's Jack Huynh to present "The Era of Personal AI" keynote at IFA 2026, highlighting Ryzen AI MAX 400 and FSR Diamond advancements.
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Celtics Mailbag: How Clippers punishment could impact Boston’s future
The rest of the NBA was watching as the NBA brought down the hammer on the Clippers this week. What are the implications for Celtics?