Press review · Monday, 29 June 2026
29 June 2026
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
Vance laughs off speculation about Maria Bartiromo for WH press secretary
JD Vance appeared to rule out Maria Bartiromo being named the next White House press secretary. \
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
JD Vance reacts to airstrike that killed four at Iran wedding: ‘Things happen’
US vice-president says he’s ‘extremely skeptical’ of Iran reports when asked whether US was responsible for deaths
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kotaku.com Tech ·
Wizards Of The Coast 'Sorry' For 'Disaster' Magic Card Launch
The Zeta Set looks incredible, but its sale couldn't have gone much worse
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nbcnews.com Tech ·
Carla Jeffery, star of Disney Channel’s ‘Zombies,’ dies at 33
Jeffery’s death was announced in a post on her Instagram account. The cause of death was not disclosed.
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wired.com Tech ·
GPT-6 Astra Is Here—and OpenAI Thinks It May Kick Off the AGI Era
OpenAI leaders think the company’s next generation model, which excels at computer use and coding, may mark a major milestone in AI development.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Trump admin targets tax-exempt status at private colleges — threatening a key tax break for donations
The Treasury has proposed regulations that would strip thousands of private schools of their tax-exempt status and threaten a valuable tax break for donations.
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vox.com Top stories ·
The face of American feminism
Gloria Steinem, who died Wednesday at 92, defined feminism in the US. Where will that movement go next?
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thedailybeast.com Top stories ·
Trump’s Secret Plea to Resigning Army Boss Is Leaked
The abrupt exit caps months of behind-the-scenes friction.
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theverge.com Tech ·
TCL’s new Nxtpaper phone offers both e-reader and OLED
The P80 Ultra is TCL’s first Nxtpaper phone with an OLED display.
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ksl.com Top stories ·
Iran buries victims of reported US wedding attack, fires on Kuwait
Iranian mourners carried caskets on Thursday at a funeral for victims of a U.S. airstrike said to have struck a wedding, as Tehran launched missiles and drones at a U.S. base in Kuwait.
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magic.wizards.com Tech ·
Statement on Today's The Zeta Set Sale
A statement on the September 2, 2026, sale of The Zeta Set from the Secret Lair team.
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wenatcheeworld.com Top stories ·
Surveillance footage leads to arrest of alleged Chelan Hills Fire arsonist
A monthslong investigation, consisting of surveillance footage, witness accounts and cellphone videos led the Douglas County Sheriff's Office to arrest 18-year-old Michael Yakimov for starting the Chelan Hills Fire in
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From Bill Gates to Bernie Sanders, most agree the AI arms race is disastrous. Only Europe can make it stop | Alexander Hurst
An EU export ban on Dutch tech giant ASML’s machines could force the pause we all need, says Guardian Europe columnist Alexander Hurst
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Gloria Steinem personified America’s feminist movement | Moira Donegan
The activist made the movement mainstream – and became a receptacle for its hopes and disappointments
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Lenovo’s new MacBook Neo competitor comes in two sizes and seven colors
Going all in on Vibes.
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ign.com Tech ·
Walmart's ‘Bricktember’ LEGO Sale Page Is a Mess, So I've Picked Out the Best Actual Deals
You can save money on tons of LEGO sets in Walmart's Bricktember sale, including on brand-new sets.
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arcprize.org Top stories ·
OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra on ARC-AGI-3 | ARC Prize
OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra reaches state-of-the-art results on ARC-AGI-3
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Video captures unknown animal that's been randomly attacking people
The animal responsible for the attacks has not been identified, but witnesses say they believe the animal is either a gray fox or a fisher.
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deadline.com Top stories ·
'MobLand' Renewed For Season 3 By Paramount+ With Tom Hardy Returning
Paramount+ has renewed MobLand for a second season. Tom Hardy will return alongside Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Oscar contender Wild Horse Nine is a fierce attack on the CIA - and may divide US viewers
The new film by Irish director Martin McDonagh stars John Malkovich as a 1970s agent wrestling with his conscience and in danger of spilling secrets. It's a spy yarn with real bite.
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theatlantic.com Top stories ·
The Netherlands Will Never Be Rid of Louisiana Crawfish
What will it take for the Dutch to eat them?
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sports.yahoo.com Top stories ·
The SEC Has Filed An Official Lawsuit Against LSU
The Tigers have been hit with a lawsuit.
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news.bgov.com Top stories ·
House Cancels Two September Session Weeks Ahead of Midterms (1)
The House will no longer vote during the final two weeks of September as previously scheduled, sending lawmakers home early ahead of a competitive midterm election.
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Canadian 'island' appears to vanish and reappear miles away, satellite images show
BBC Verify has used satellite imagery to track the mysterious phenomenon, which has surprised people around the world.
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fortune.com Top stories ·
Treasury proposes stripping tax-exempt status from private colleges with DEI policies | Fortune
Mike Gavin, the president and CEO of Alliance for Higher Education, said the administration is "trying to gaslight the American people into believing that up is down."
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Fox News Media abruptly ousts longtime anchor Maria Bartiromo
Bartiromo had been a host at the network for more than a decade and Fox gave no explanation for the decision
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Syria begins destroying al-Assad-era chemical weapons materials
Syrian authorities undertake first such destruction in over a decade as former government officials face trial.
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npr.org Top stories ·
ICE officer faces federal charges for lying over shooting of Venezuelan immigrant
The charges represent a rare moment of the Justice Department seeking to hold immigration officers accountable.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Lindsay Clancy defense wants juror removed, saying they won’t ‘listen to the law’ amid deadlock
The Massachusetts jury, still deadlocked after six days of deliberations, must decide whether Clancy is criminally responsible in the killing of her three children.
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9to5mac.com Tech ·
Apple’s big roadmap for new Mac and iPad models revealed: report - 9to5Mac
A new report from Omdia offers fresh details on Apple’s roadmap for new Mac and iPad models in the years ahead. Here’s what it says is coming.
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gematsu.com Tech ·
Maneater 2 announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC
Publisher Tripwire Interactive and developer Demiruge Studios have announced “ShaRkPG” sequel Maneater 2 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store). It w…
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slate.com Top stories ·
Trump Is About to Get the Mail-Ballot Chaos He’s Been Looking For
This week’s Executive Dysfunction.
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census.gov Top stories ·
By 2060, U.S. Population Will Be Younger Than Almost Half the World’s Countries Despite Continued Growth of Older Adults
Despite slower growth of its older population than other countries, the United States still faces challenges among older adults, like chronic illness.
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OpenAI Is About to Release Its First AI Model With ‘Critical’ Cyber Abilities
The company will give select partners early access to its Astra AI model—so they have time to shore up their defenses.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Hegseth favors Sean Parnell for Army secretary, sources say, but it's unclear who's on Trump's short list
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told people close to him that Sean Parnell would be his top choice for secretary of the Army, several senior officials told CBS News.
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apnews.com Top stories ·
Hillary Clinton, Jill Biden, Oprah Winfrey and others honor Gloria Steinem, who has died at 92
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, first lady Jill Biden, Oprah Winfrey and a slew of celebrities, writers and activists are lauding Gloria Steinem as a revolutionary and inspiring figure.
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kotaku.com Tech ·
Until Dawn 2 Is Finally A Reality (Show), And It's Out Soon
That chicken did nothing wrong
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Final Fantasy 7: Revelation Release Date Confirmed
Square Enix has announced a release date for Final Fantasy 7: Revelation, concluding its acclaimed remake trilogy.
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euronews.com Top stories ·
US slaps 100% tariffs on drones to counter Chinese dominance
New US tariffs of up to 100% on drones and parts took effect on Thursday as Washington moves to cut its reliance on Chinese suppliers, led by DJI.
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newsweek.com Top stories ·
List of places, things Trump wants to rename following Lake Ontario
The president's latest 'Trump Strait' idea follows Lake America and a growing list of places, institutions and assets renamed or rebranded.
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rollingstone.com Top stories ·
Dolly Parton's Cousin Says Singer Kept Cancer Battle Private to Keep Fans From Worrying
Dolly Parton's cousin says the singer kept her cancel battle private so nobody worried about her.
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variety.com Top stories ·
John Malkovich Downplays ‘Wild Horse Nine’ Oscar Buzz and Has No Plans to Stop Acting: ‘They’ll Retire Me When It’s Time’
ohn Malkovich is downplaying the Oscar buzz that he's already getting for "Wild Horse Nine," which premieres at Venice Film Festival.
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OpenAI hails ‘new era of artificial general intelligence’ with Astra model release
Astra’s arrival comes days after Sam Altman, OpenAI’s chief executive, described AGI as an ‘irrelevant marketing term’
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Watch: JD Vance 'extremely sceptical' over alleged strike on Iranian wedding
Iran has accused the US of a war crime after officials said a missile strike killed four people, including two children, at a wedding celebration.
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videogameschronicle.com Tech ·
Here’s everything Konami announced in its latest showcase | VGC
Castlevania, Silent Hill, and more featured in Konami Press Start…
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bikeradar.com Tech ·
New Scott Addict Gravel has massive 57mm tyre clearance and lightest weight yet – but there's no 32in version | BikeRadar
The new Scott Addict Gravel aims to more comfortable, more capable, and versatile enough for race days or carrying everything you’ll need on an epic adventure.
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chromeunboxed.com Tech ·
Leaked Googlebook ‘Look up’ app appears on the Play Store ahead of launch
With just under two weeks until Google takes the stage in New York City to unveil Googlebook, the software ecosystem around the new platform continues to show up in plain sight. Over the last few months, we’ve tracked early sightings of dedicated desktop tools like Magic Pointer and the native Desktop Camera app. Now, another...
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Anker’s new printer works directly on fabrics
Anker’s next printer will expand your Etsy shop to tees and totes.
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androidauthority.com Tech ·
The weather app on your Pixel Watch is adding new watch face modules
Google’s Pixel Weather app is adding three new complications to join the Sunrise and sunset, UV Index, and Weather options.
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9to5google.com Tech ·
Motorola is finally making a new Wear OS watch and it's not called the Moto 360
It’s finally happening. Motorola is making a new Wear OS smartwatch, but it’s not a new Moto 360 – this...