Press review · Monday, 29 June 2026
29 June 2026
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Indonesia fires: Toxic haze spreads across South East Asia amid 'super' El Niño
Millions of people have been exposed to the smog, with more than 12,000 children suffering respiratory issues.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Leon Black sues House Oversight over Epstein probe subpoenas, won't appear Thursday
Black's attorneys say the NDAs being sought by the panel have nothing to do with his dealings with notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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notebookcheck.net Tech ·
Two sizes, one powerful package - Huawei Watch GT 7 review
Huawei Watch GT 7 Review: We test the 41- and 46-mm versions for battery life, fitness and health features, GPS, and everyday usability. Which GT 7 model performs better?
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eurogamer.net Tech ·
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is seemingly on its way to Switch 2 soon, and it's getting a custom Pro Controller too
In what may be one of the least surprising turns of events, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced looks to be coming to Switch 2.
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mashable.com Tech ·
Alienware has launched the world's first 39-inch 5K RGB Stripe tandem OLED monitor — where to buy
A truly out-of-this-world monitor.
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gizmodo.com Tech ·
This New Dreame Robomower's Side Piece Seems Great at Edging
The A4 AWD Pro gets key upgrades over its predecessor.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
'Danger zone of extreme weather': UN warns of supersized El Niño set to hit global economy and markets
Latest modeling shows high risks of floods, drought and extreme heat persisting until February 2027.
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polygon.com Tech ·
10 The Blood of Dawnwalker beginner's tips to help you defeat Brencis
Turn 30 days of stress into 30 days of fun
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gsmarena.com Tech ·
Xiaomi 18 Fold with XRING O3 chip showcased at IFA 2026, we go eyes on
A sneak peek at Xiaomi’s next-gen foldable ahead of its September 7 launch. Xiaomi is set to launch its 18 Fold next week, and we got to check it out at...
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thestar.com.my Top stories ·
El Niño likely to intensify, may become strongest ever recorded, WMO says
GENEVA, Sept 3 (Reuters) - The El Niño weather phenomenon is set to intensify further into 2027 and could be the strongest ever, raising risks of extreme weather into next year, the World Meteorological Organization said on Thursday.
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apnews.com Top stories ·
Live updates: Deadlocked jury in Lindsay Clancy trial returns for sixth day of deliberation
The jury in the Lindsay Clancy trial is back in court for a sixth day of deliberation. They must decide whether she is criminally responsible for killing her three children.
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tomsguide.com Tech ·
One of my favorite OLED TVs from 2026 just hit its lowest-ever price at Best Buy
$1,200 off the LG C6 makes this the lowest price we've seen this year on the five-star, award-winning OLED TV.
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wccftech.com Tech ·
Rockstar's GTA VI Preview Dwarfed Netflix's Own Films by 8 Million Views, After Briefly Taking the Platform Offline
Rockstar's GTA VI: An Extended Look topped weekly views on Netflix with 31.1 million views registered in just four days.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Democrats demand Homeland Security officials fund election security ahead of midterms
The lawmakers wrote that they share "grave concern that time is running out … to assist state and local election officials in protecting our elections from cyber and mis-and disinformation threats."
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wbgo.org Top stories ·
WBGO mourns the loss of NEA Jazz Master and two-time Grammy Award-winning vocalist Cassandra Wilson
WBGO's Doug Doyle reports on the passing of Grammy Award-winning jazz singer, songwriter and producer Cassandra Wilson
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azfamily.com Top stories ·
Grand Canyon flash flooding traced to Dragon Bravo burn scar
One factor was the perimeter of the Dragon Bravo wildfire, which destroyed the Grand Canyon Lodge at the North Rim in 2025.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
White House bets the midterms on Trump and 3 dead in Minneapolis shooting: Morning Rundown
Plus, the NBA fined the Los Angeles Clippers $30 million, Kawhi Leonard $700,000 and suspended team owner Steve Ballmer for a year.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Dutch central bank moves gold bars out of U.S. and Canada, citing ‘crisis preparedness’
DNB said gold stored with the Bank of England is more readily tradable, allowing it to be deployed more quickly in a severe crisis.
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Lindsay Clancy jury to keep deliberating but there's growing risk of a mistrial
A jury in the Lindsay Clancy trial is struggling to reach a verdict on whether the Massachusetts mother is criminally responsible for killing her three young children.
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abcnews.com Top stories ·
UN warns of 'very strong' El Nino this year, carrying threat of severe weather
"El Niño is being supersized before our eyes," U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres said.
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news.acer.com Tech ·
Acer Relaunches Packard Bell with Full New Lifestyle Collection to 'Tech It Easy'
A historic brand returns with a bold new identity, a full product lineup, and a simple promise: “Tech it easy”
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tech.sportskeeda.com Tech ·
iPhone Relay may finally let you use one number across two iPhones
Apple may be making it easier to use two iPhones without juggling separate numbers. A new iOS 27 feature called iPhone Relay could allow users to move the same phone number between two iPhones.
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gamesindustry.biz Tech ·
Planet Coaster studio Frontier Developments announces new title based on Disney IP
UK-based studio to fund, develop, and publish the title using experience in creative management simulation genre
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Samsung is on a roll - releases One UI 9 beta update for 10 more Galaxy devices
Samsung recently rolled out One UI 9 beta for the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S25 series smartphones, but it's the foldables' turn now and a couple of A-series phones.
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japantimes.co.jp Top stories ·
Nearly 1,000 business manager visa holders left Japan in first half of 2026
Under stricter requirements imposed since October, applicants must now have at least ¥30 million in capital, up from ¥5 million.
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sports.yahoo.com Top stories ·
NBA Finds Clippers Violated Salary Cap, Bans Ballmer for a Year
The Clippers were fined $30 million.
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independent.co.uk Top stories ·
Erika Kirk statement after judge rules Charlie’s suspected killer will face trial
Widow calls decision to advance aggravated murder case against Tyler Robinson ‘an important step’ for grieving family
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nps.gov Top stories ·
Two Deceased Hikers Recovered and Identified Following Flash Flood - Grand Canyon National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
The National Park Service has recovered the bodies of two hikers who were caught in a destructive flash flood Aug. 29 in Bright Angel Canyon. The hikers have been identified as John Guisti, 46, and Brent Rosenkranz, 42, both of Granbury, Texas. One member of the hiking group remains missing. Search and rescue operations are ongoing, with teams continuing efforts to locate the missing hiker and account for anyone else who may have been in the affected area at the time of the flood.
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Live updates: Trump promises to campaign for Republicans despite sagging popularity
Trump promises to campaign for Republicans, a judge blocks Trump’s latest attempt to limit birthright citizenship, another considers whether to extend ban on mail voting changes.
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ixbt.games Tech ·
Microsoft reveals September Game Pass games - including Call of Duty and new RuneScape
Microsoft has revealed the first half of September's Xbox Game Pass additions: among them are Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, SpeedRunners 2, and RuneScape: Dragonwilds, which will also be released on PS Plus Extra and Premium on the same day.
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telecomtalk.info Tech ·
Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra to be Powered by Exynos 2700 SoC
Samsung is now working on the Galaxy S27 Ultra, which is expected to launch early next year.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Xi visits Egypt as China seeks deeper influence across the Mideast
Chinese leader Xi Jinping aims to present China as a stabilizer in the region and contrast it with the regional military entanglements of the U.S., including the war with Iran.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Ex-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and wife seek to end drug charges case on immunity grounds
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife have asked a judge to dismiss the drug trafficking indictment against them on the grounds that they have immunity as the leader and first lady of a foreign country
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federalnewsnetwork.com Top stories ·
House passes short-term funding bill to avoid a shutdown before the election | Federal News Network
The Senate has already overwhelmingly approved the measure, so it now moves to President Donald Trump’s desk for his signature.
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abc15.com Top stories ·
Search continues for missing hiker at the Grand Canyon
As the search continues for a missing hiker, the USGS is explaining more about how the water gauges work that were installed in parts of the South Rim - two were swept away by floodwaters while two other remained active.
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androidauthority.com Tech ·
Carrying two phones is hard, but iOS 27 has a solution Android ought to copy
iOS 27 will introduce iPhone Handoff to run two phones on one number. Here is why Google should bring this network feature to Android.
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Gloria Steinem, a potent voice of US feminism and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, dies at 92
Gloria Steinem, the most visible symbol and potent voice of the U.S. women's movement in the '60s and '70s and a fierce advocate for feminist causes for the rest of her life, has died at 92.
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Iran war live: Trump labels strikes a ‘love tap’ in bizarre rant after fresh bombings
Fighting between the US and Iran has seen the biggest exchange of fire since July
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washingtonmonthly.com Top stories ·
A Fitting End for Trump’s Gaudy Ballroom
The Obama Presidential Center offers an answer for how to turn Trump’s ballroom into something Washington actually needs.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Trump’s Army secretary hunt takes shape as insiders float potential picks
Sean Parnell and Brian Mast are among names floated to replace Dan Driscoll as Secretary of the Army after his reported clashes with Pete Hegseth.
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bostonglobe.com Top stories ·
Jury in Lindsay Clancy murder trial set to continue deliberating after twice saying they can’t reach a verdict - The Boston Globe
The jury has twice informed the judge that they could not come to a unanimous verdict. They have deliberated for about 30 hours.
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lohud.com Top stories ·
MapQuest keeps Lake Ontario name despite executive order
MapQuest will not rename Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' despite a new executive order from President Trump.
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variety.com Top stories ·
Theo James Steps Into His Michael Corleone Era for a Darker, More Sinister ‘The Gentlemen’ Season 2: TV Review
In the second season of Guy Ritchie's enticing gangster thriller, Eddie goes scrotched earth to get the things that he feeels he's owed.
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Gloria Steinem: An icon of American feminism
The trailblazing feminist spoke out for the legalisation of abortion, same-sex marriage and equal pay for women - but her activism was not without backlash.
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purexbox.com Tech ·
PSA: Some Versions Of The Same Game Aren't Compatible With Xbox Disc To Digital
Battlefield 4 confirmed to be affected by this
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"This is the worst crash we've seen since the 1980s," says Tim Sweeney
Industry experts speak to Edge Magazine's Alex Spencer about how the industry is facing "Crash 2.0"
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theverge.com Tech ·
Here’s Xiaomi’s wide 18 Fold.
It’s short, it’s wide, and it’s red. It’s also powered by Xiaomi’s new in-house Xring 03 chip, so it’ll be interesting to see how performance stacks up. Oh, and it’s launching in China on September 7th, which I’m sure has nothing to do with upcoming events in California. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/xiaomi-18-fold-3.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/xiaomi-18-fold-2.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/xiaomi-18-fold-5.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/xiaomi-18-fold-6.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/xiaomi-18-fold-4.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/xiaomi-18-fold-1.jpg?quality=90&strip=all]
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Carla Jeffery: 'Beautiful, vibrant' Disney star dies at 33
Jeffery was known for playing cheerleader Bree in 2018 Disney Channel movie Zombies and two sequels.
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nytimes.com Top stories ·
Mark Cuban congratulates Pablo Torre after NBA punishes Steve Ballmer, Clippers
After feuding with Torre over the Clippers' Aspiration scandal, Cuban gave him kudos after the NBA said LA circumvented the salary cap.
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yourtango.com Top stories ·
5 Zodiac Signs Have Great Horoscopes On Thursday, September 3
These are the five zodiac signs that enjoy great horoscopes throughout the day on Thursday, September 3, 2026. They are: Leo, Aquarius, Virgo, Gemini, and Cancer.