Press review · Monday, 29 June 2026
29 June 2026
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Iran war: Why US midterms could be a pivotal moment
Rising prices and opposition to war may pressure Trump to de-escalate until after the midterms, analysts say.
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news.lenovo.com Tech ·
Lenovo Expands the Yoga Portfolio with New AI PCs and Tablets Built for Creators - Lenovo StoryHub
The additions span high-performance local computing for demanding creative and development workloads, natural interaction across multiple input modes, and connected experiences.
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science.nasa.gov Top stories ·
Peatland Fires Darken Skies in Indonesia - NASA Science
With Indonesia gripped by drought, fires are smoldering on the surface and underground.
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
Trump wants to increase fees for this visa. It could top $200,000
The Trump administration proposed to charge more than $200,000 for H-1B visas despite a steep drop in interest from workers abroad at half that rate.
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androidcentral.com Top stories ·
UGREEN's new local AI NAS is the most well-thought-out smart home product I've ever used
Keep it local. Keep it safe. Keep it subscription-free.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Gun control activists demanded better data. What they got surprised the heck out of them
William English's redesigned 2026 National Firearms Survey estimates 2.2 million annual defensive gun uses and 26.4 million AR-15 owners nationwide.
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macrumors.com Tech ·
Apple Apparently Cancels Plans for Two New MacBooks
Apple has canceled plans for a foldable MacBook and a larger OLED MacBook Pro model, according to research firm Omdia. In a new research note, Omdia said Apple has scrapped development of a large foldable MacBook that would have measured between 16.1 and 18 inches when unfolded.
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blog.playstation.com Tech ·
First look at the Grand Theft Auto VI Limited-Edition DualSense Wireless Controllers
Vice City’s unmistakable style comes to life in these two new limited-edition DualSense wireless controller designs.
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pbs.org Top stories ·
Global warming will exceed 1.5-degree limit, UN says in report that maps path back below danger zone
In a strategic retreat in the fight against climate change, the United Nations has acknowledged that Earth has lost its chance to prevent some of the worst of global warming's harms. So now the world must figure out how to get temperatures below the danger zone and back to safety, officials say.
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independent.co.uk Top stories ·
Trump hails Maria Bartiromo a ‘true warrior’ after shock Fox News departure
President Donald Trump praises newscaster after her sudden departure from conservative network, reportedly due to the presenter leaking information to the White House
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theverge.com Tech ·
SwitchBot’s retrofit door lock offers 19 ways to unlock it
The SwitchBot Lock Ultra Max has a more powerful motor and is designed for European locks.
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npr.org Tech ·
Who owns the beach? A heated battle plays out in the Florida Panhandle
After years of fighting over who gets to use the beach, and where, in Walton County, Florida, public-use advocates are calling for a state constitutional amendment to finally settle the matter.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
BBC Audio | World Business Report | Record fine over US basketball player’s wages
LA Clippers fined $30 million - owner and former Microsoft boss Steve Ballmer also fined.
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timesofindia.indiatimes.com Top stories ·
Mark Zuckerberg makes it clear and directly tells President Donald Trump that it would be a mistake for America to…
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg used a private phone call with President Donald Trump last month to push back on a plan that would put America's most powerful AI models through a safety check before they reach the public. The call happened the week of August 17, according to Politico and Business Insider, which both cited a senior White House official familiar with the conversation.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Rutgers suffers worst defeat of Greg Schiano's second stint, losing to UMass who hadn't won since 2024
UMass scored 30 straight points to stun Greg Schiano's Rutgers 37-21 in Piscataway, New Jersey, the worst loss of his second stint as head coach.
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thepinknews.com Top stories ·
Katseye in London: A showcase of real talent deserving of the deafening screams
KATSEYE kicked off their two-night run at The O2 in London on 3 September – and I've never heard a louder crowd.
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apnews.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 central to the feminist movement of the late 1960s, which Steinem came to embody until her death at age 92 o
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Missouri supreme court blocks congressional maps backed by Trump for midterms – US politics live
The decision marks a setback for Republicans in a national redistricting battle
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blog.google Top stories ·
5 amazing visuals show how the male fruit fly’s brain map is advancing neuroscience
HHMI Janelia, Google and partners mapped the brain and central nervous system of a male fruit fly, a key model organism in science.
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tmz.com Top stories ·
'Wheel of Fortune's' Jim Thornton: See Pedophilia Chatroom Photos Behind Suspension
These are the photos that got "Wheel of Fortune" announcer Jim Thornton suspended by the show and grilled by law enforcement.
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bleacherreport.com Top stories ·
Louisiana Judge Rules Against NCAA, Clearing Path for Former NFL Players to Join LSU Roster
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU coach Lane Kiffin's chances of fielding former NFL players improved Thursday night when a Louisiana judge issued a preliminary injunction against the NCAA in a high-profile eligibility case.
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pagesix.com Tech ·
Biggest bombshells from Alix Earle’s Netflix show: ‘manipulative’ Alex Cooper and more
The influencer’s new reality show, “Earle Meets World,” is streaming now on Netflix.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
After NBA punishes Clippers, league insiders debate whether penalties were enough
While Kawhi Leonard largely escaped further punishment, the Clippers face sanctions that some league insiders believe could reshape the franchise well into the next decade.
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wired.com Top stories ·
Tesla’s Make-or-Break Cybercab Had a Quiet Debut
An invite-only event in Austin, Texas, kept online fans in the dark for hours.
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sports.yahoo.com Top stories ·
The Clippers just lost 5 first-round draft picks as punishment from the Kawhi Leonard scandal. What do they have left?
The Clippers now have decidedly fewer roster-shaping tools when they appeared ready to a take longer-term approach and build through the draft.
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hollywoodreporter.com Top stories ·
Taylor Frankie Paul Confirms She Got Engaged on Pulled ‘Bachelorette’ Season, Reveals What Happened After Filming
The 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' star opens up about what unfolded after she returned home to Utah, including reconnecting with ex Dakota Mortensen.
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foxbusiness.com Top stories ·
Costco quietly pulls popular member perk seemingly without warning: 'Real bummer for the deals'
Costco members can no longer access the retailer’s Costco Next storefronts, which featured discounted camping gear, home goods, electronics, bicycles and even caskets.
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npr.org Tech ·
Argentina's Milei escalates Falklands dispute, seizing on Trump comments and oil tensions
Argentine President Javier Milei is escalating a dispute with Britain over the Falkland Islands with tougher sanctions targeting companies involved in a major offshore oil project
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
California woman who served a decade in prison for killing a partner will now serve 36 more for murdering her wife
Yolanda Marodi pleaded guilty to stabbing Rebecca Marodi last year. Shortly before the deadly attack, Rebecca Marodi had told her wife she planned on ending their marriage, officials said.
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newsweek.com Top stories ·
Worldwide population hits "tipping point" earlier than expected
A new U.S. Census Bureau report projects the global population aged 65 and older will more than double by 2060.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
U.S. 'Economic Outcast’ operation gains momentum as EU joins sanctions; South Korea weighs military backing
The EU formally joined the U.S.-led sanctions campaign against Iran, while South Korea said it's weighing a military role to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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health.yahoo.com Tech ·
Your Smartwatch Could Be Lying About Your Workout
A new study finds your smartwatch may be overestimating how many calories you actually burned.
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I held the first truly bezel-free phone
There’s no bezel, but there is still a bit of a frame.
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‘Criminal’ Showrunner Ed Brubaker, Amazon MGM Sued for Hostile Work Environment by Production Assistant
Ijaaz Noohu accuses the comic book powerhouse of sexual and racial harassment and assault, among several other claims.
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‘Astronomical’ fuel price surge hits farmers in UK and US
Intensification of Middle East conflict and ongoing Russian export ban sees diesel prices rise 10% in less than a week
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katu.com Top stories ·
Deadly Chelan Hills Fire suspect held on $1 million bail
The man accused of starting the deadly Chelan Hills wildfire this summer will stay behind bars, for now, on a $1 million bond.
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After renewed US-Iran strikes - how could the conflict end?
Three experts give their BBC their thoughts on whether an imminent end to the conflict is likely.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow Postal Service rules on mail ballots
The Justice Department asked the Supreme Court to intervene in an ongoing legal battle over U.S. Postal Service rules for mail ballots just weeks before the November midterm elections.
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OpenAI unveils GPT-6 Astra with major advances in AI capabilities: 'Now in the AGI era'
The new GPT-6 Astra AI model is rolling out first to enterprise users and can complete computer tasks, create documents and assist with coding.
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US diesel prices hit a record high of $5.85 on average as the Iran war disrupts the flow of fuel
Diesel has hit a new record price in the U.S., soaring to an average of $5.85 a gallon for the first time ever.
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Trump names Adam Telle as acting Army secretary following the departure of Driscoll
President Donald Trump has named Adam Telle as the acting Army secretary following the departure of Dan Driscoll amid widespread reports of tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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deseret.com Top stories ·
2 years after her Olympic infamy, Raygun is talking about it
Rachael "Raygun" Gunn is the subject of a new Netflix documentary, "Untold Raygun: Breaking Badly."
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Paul Schrader Doesn’t Need Your Permission
With 'The Basics of Philosophy,' the iconic filmmaker, now 80, continues one of the most astounding late-career runs in Hollywood history.
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chicago.suntimes.com Top stories ·
Horoscope for Friday, September 04, 2026
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Volkswagen jumps 6% on plans to cut 50,000 jobs amid tariffs, China competition
Volkswagen shares jumped on Friday after it announced plans to slash a further 50,000 jobs as part of its transformation plan.
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White House website debuts 5 retro arcade video games that promote Trump's agenda
The White House website has unveiled Arcade, a collection of five low-resolution video games that promote different aspects of President Donald Trump’s agenda.
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Minister tells Brits to stock up on days of supplies after ‘supersize’ El Niño warning
Exclusive: Angela Eagle urges UK citizens to be ‘a bit more resilient’ as they plan for national emergencies
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npr.org Top stories ·
2 trapped workers rescued from a hydropower tunnel 9 days after Nepal floods
Officials say rescuers in Nepal have pulled two workers alive from a tunnel Friday during an ongoing operation. The rescues come nine days after the Aug. 26 floods.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Trump names Adam Telle as acting Army secretary following the departure of Driscoll
Telle will be overseeing the nation’s largest fighting force at a time when the U.S. is still engaged in conflict with Iran and significant Army forces are stationed in the Middle East.
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hindustantimes.com Top stories ·
When is John Fetterman up for reelection? Questions rise over senator’s future after damning report on work
Sen. John Fetterman faces scrutiny over disengagement from Senate duties amid concerns about his reelection in 2028.