Press review · Monday, 29 June 2026
29 June 2026
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wral.com Top stories ·
Heat center Bam Adebayo kept the secret that A'ja Wilson was the WNBA's MVP again
A'ja Wilson has been named the WNBA's Most Valuable Player and her partner, Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo, knew about the win last week but kept it a secret. This is Wilson's fifth MVP award. The couple has been together since meeting at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. Adebayo frequently attends Aces...
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yahoo.com Top stories ·
Trump's 'super intelligence' rebrand to sell AI faces uphill battle
Donald Trump's campaign to rename artificial intelligence as "super intelligence" is unlikely to win over a wary public and could make matters worse, experts say, even as the US president threatens to...
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Canadian poet and essayist Anne Carson wins Nobel Prize in literature
Carson was celebrated for combining the classical and the modern by the Swedish Academy in Stockholm, which hailed her “bold and inventive oeuvre.”
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arcraiders.com Tech ·
Frozen Trail - 2.0 Update | ARC Raiders
Frozen Trail is our biggest update since launch, packed with new features, fresh challenges, and a long list of fixes and improvements.
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foxnews.com Tech ·
El-Sayed’s scathing Obama critique resurfaces ahead of joint campaign rally
Abdul El-Sayed once called Barack Obama's re-election "no victory" for progressives, complicating his upcoming campaign rally with the former president.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Singapore and Malaysia shrouded in toxic haze from Indonesia wildfires
Forest fires that have been burning for months in Indonesia have blanketed parts of neighbouring Malaysia, Brunei and the Philippines.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Houthis claim attack on Riyadh airport as airlines suspend flights to Saudi capital
Saudi Arabia has not commented on claims, but confirmed three killed in airport strikes earlier this week
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Mother of dead Russian anti-plague institute worker: 'I know the truth'
Svetlana Shipilova, the mother of the anti-plague institute worker who died in Russia, has reportedly spoken out following her daughter's death.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
First Georgia Senate debate spotlights fight over Trump- and Biden-era policies
Each candidate tried to blame the other for policies enacted by the current and former presidents.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Guinness brewery that welcomed 2 million visitors closing its doors for good
One of America's two Guinness breweries is closing, leaving 174 Aramark employees out of work. The brewery's last day open to the public will be Nov. 1.
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sports.yahoo.com Tech ·
LeBron James plays point forward as 76ers offense shines in first look at new star-studded lineup
Philadelphia's offense looked like a well-oiled machine in its first look with LeBron James in the lineup.
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billboard.com Tech ·
Cardi B Cancels BZR WKND Jamaica Headlining Set, ‘Appreciates the Love & Support From Her Fans in Jamaica’
Cardi B will no longer headline BZR WKND Jamaica 2026 later this month, Billboard exclusively reveals.
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tmz.com Tech ·
Cornell Jane Doe Told Frat Bro Doing Ketamine Off Penis Was 'Insane/Jaw Dropping'
Jane Doe's memory wasn't super cloudy when it came to snorting ketamine off a Chi Phi fraternity brother's penis during the alleged sexual assault ... because two days later, she told him it was "one of the most insane/jaw dropping moments of the night."
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MLB proposes returning to 154-game regular season, adopting best-of-seven division series and opponent selection in playoffs
The proposed changes are part of the league's desired salary cap and floor system.
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nfl.com Tech ·
NFL Week 5 picks: Upset and score predictions, matchup breakdowns for every game
Can rookie QB Jalon Daniels get the Buccaneers their first win tonight with an upset of Dak Prescott's Cowboys? Who takes the latest installment of 49ers-Seahawks on Sunday? Can the Bills get back on track by knocking off the Rams on Monday night? Check out the Week 5 game picks!
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npr.org Tech ·
The long-deployed USS Lincoln returns home to San Diego Bay
The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier has returned home after a record-setting uninterrupted time at sea supporting the Iran war. The extended deployment drew attention following reports of crew stress and supply shortages.
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
‘New tactic’: Russia expands deadly attacks on Ukraine’s transport system
Russia’s attacks on trains, buses and ports are paralysing Ukraine’s transport network and endangering civilians.
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You Could Be America's Enemy For Saying the Word”AI”
Trump's AI enemy warning meets Musk's SpaceXSI plan and a surge in Slovenian .si domains. See what is verified so far.
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beebom.com Tech ·
This Best Arc Raiders Skill Tree Build Will Help You Conquer Frozen Trail Map
Here is the best Arc Raiders skill tree build that will help you conquer the new Frozen Trail map Pendola Pass.
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kyivpost.com Top stories ·
Kyiv Is Aware of US-Russia Economic Talks but Won’t Reveal Details, Zelensky Says
His remarks came after reports said that Jared Kushner and Kirill Dmitriev discussed bringing a US investor into the Nord Stream pipelines.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Male shot by ICE agent in New York City's Marble Hill, DHS says
DHS said a male was hospitalized after being shot by an ICE agent in New York City's Marble Hill Thursday.
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The long-deployed USS Lincoln returns home to San Diego Bay
(AP) — After more than 10 months at sea, thousands of sailors Thursday poured out of the the USS Lincoln on San Diego Bay to thunderous cheers, streaming tears and emotional hugs, marking a homecoming...
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New York City man shot in car with child present by ICE agents, mayor says
By Julia Harte and Kristina Cooke NEW YORK, Oct 8 (Reuters) - US immigration agents shot and wounded a man on Thursday in his car with a child present in the Marble Hill neighborhood of New York City,
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bleacherreport.com Top stories ·
Sean Payton Strips Davis Webb of Play-Calling Duties Ahead of Broncos vs. Chargers
Changes are coming to the Denver Broncos' offense.
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euronews.com Top stories ·
Iran strikes tankers outside Hormuz in signs of expanding campaign
Two commercial vessels were hit within 24 hours — one off Qatar, the first attack in that area in six months, and one off Fujairah in the Gulf of Oman — as IRGC-affiliated outlets suggested Tehran had extended operations beyond the crucial strait.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Ella Langley's bikini selfie has fans calling her 'the most perfect woman' on Instagram
Ella Langley's bikini selfie and viral "not enough in the world" caption had fans cracking up during her Dandelion tour Instagram photo dump.
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macrumors.com Tech ·
Apple to Launch Touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro and OLED iPad mini on October 27
Apple will introduce new OLED touchscreen MacBook Pro models and an OLED iPad mini "on or around" Tuesday, October 27, reports Bloomberg. The launch will also include an M6 14-inch MacBook Pro and an M6 iMac. The October 27 follows Apple's October 13 debut of a new smart home hub, a revamped Apple TV 4K, and a refreshed HomePod mini. Earlier this month, MacRumors reported that Apple would do two rounds of product launches during October.
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ms.now Top stories ·
Ken Paxton’s fourth leaked recording is likely to do even more damage than the first three
The Republican Senate candidate in Texas intends to make cuts to social insurance programs — and Americans will have to “suck it up.”
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pbs.org Top stories ·
Flight attendants' union raises safety concerns over Trump's Washington arch
The union representing thousands of flight attendants said Wednesday it has safety concerns about President Donald Trump's proposed triumphal arch that will be on final approach to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
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abc3340.com Top stories ·
Alabama modifies game-day plans ahead of Georgia game due to expected weather conditions
The University of Alabama is modifying several game-day operations ahead of Saturday’s football game against Georgia as severe weather and strong winds are expected to affect parts of Central Alabama.
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Execution TV? Pete Hegseth has taken the once ‘greatest democracy’ to a horrific new low | Paul Daley
A proposal to livestream the killing of Nidal Hasan by firing squad opens a window ever wider to the Trump administration’s complete moral vacuity
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semafor.com Top stories ·
‘Got to be more careful’: Paxton leaks prompt Republican handwringing
The Senate nominee’s campaign isn’t fatally wounded, but this week has exacerbated perceptions of disarray in a tight race.
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wired.com Tech ·
Spend Elon Musk’s Money
What’s it like to be the richest man in the world? Find out for yourself.
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CNN, MS Now, Politico urge judge to extend White House access
CNN, MS NOW and Politico urged a federal judge on Thursday to extend White House access to the three media outlets which President Donald Trump is seeking to ban.CNN, MS NOW and Politico appeared in a...
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Exclusive: House Democrats ask Kimberly Guilfoyle for records related to alleged pay-to-play scheme
Democrats from the House Oversight Committee on Thursday asked U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle for financial records and communications with Trump administration officials after allegations that she engaged in a pay-for-play scheme.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Sparks fly as Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers face off in first Michigan Senate debate
Facing questions about gas prices, the war in Iran and tariffs, the candidates frequently exchanged insults amid a high-stakes campaign.
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ign.com Tech ·
Call of Duty Eports Commentator Reveals He's Dating Co-Commentator's Ex-Wife, Resigns from CDL
A prominent Call of Duty esports commentator has opted to resign from his role after pursuing a romantic relationship with his co-commentator's ex-wife.
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I Played 6 Hours of Phantom Blade Zero and Can’t Stop Thinking About It | IGN Preview
After half a day playing Phantom Blade Zero, it’s gone from mostly not on my radar to to the top of my wishlist this fall, and I truly cannot wait to dive back in later this month to see if it can deliver beyond those first handful of hours. At least for now, though, just about everything I’ve seen and played has made me more convinced that this is going to be one of the coolest action games of 2026.
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Three years after Oct.7, Chapel Hill native Keith Siegel and his wife reflect on survival and hope
Chapel Hill native Keith Siegel and his wife, Aviva, speak out exactly three years after Hamas militants kidnapped them and dozens of others, killing 1,200 people.
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democrats-judiciary.house.gov Top stories ·
Ranking Member Raskin, Rep. Dean Demand DOJ Investigate Former Bard College President After Uncovering His Email Asking Whether Young Woman Was “for Me” or Epstein Himself, Reveal History of Sex Abuse Coverup at Bard
Washington, D.C. (October 7, 2026)—Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, and Rep. Madeleine Dean demanded a federal investigation into former Bard College President Leon Botstein after reviewing an email in which Botstein asked Jeffrey Epstein about a young woman Epstein was trafficking: “Is [Jane Doe] for me, or are you keeping her for yourself.” In a separate letter to Bard’s leadership, Ranking Member Raskin sought records concerning Epstein’s use of the college to advance his trafficking activities and allegations from more than a dozen whistleblowers about sexual misconduct at Bard, including allegations that Botstein personally engaged in misconduct and intervened in Title IX proceedings to protect offenders.
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newsweek.com Top stories ·
Trump doubles down on comments about Iran bombing LA and San Diego
Trump repeated remarks about Iranian missiles hitting LA or San Diego, drawing criticism as the White House defended his remarks.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Illinois woman disappears on trip with boyfriend who returned home without her, mother says
Alyssa Smith vanished after a Chicago trip with her boyfriend, who returned home without her, her mom said. Possible sightings near Grant Park are under review.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Pentagon says there will be a livestream of firing squad’s execution of the Fort Hood shooter
The execution of Nidal Hasan is scheduled for Dec. 3.
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abcnews.com Tech ·
Margaret Hamilton, who led a software team for NASA's Apollo program, dies at 90
Margaret Hamilton, a groundbreaking computer scientist who led the team that created the onboard flight software for NASA’s moon-bound Apollo program, has died
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Curtis Flowers, US man wrongfully imprisoned for 22 years, dies aged 56
Flowers, tried six times over 1996 murders of four people, faced execution before supreme court tossed his conviction
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Russian strike on Ukrainian public buses leaves dozens dead as blackouts worsen in Kyiv
The morning attack occurred next to a bus stop in the war-torn city of Kramatorsk in Ukraine’s Donetsk region, prompting public transport to be suspended in the area.
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abc7ny.com Top stories ·
Man shot in vehicle during ICE operation in Marble Hill
A man was shot in a vehicle during an ICE operation in Marble Hill on Thursday, according to authorities.
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bgr.com Tech ·
Apple Music Is About To Sound Very Different On Your Apple TV - BGR
Apple is offering high-resolution lossless sound, which can provide even richer tracks for TVs and speakers capable of playing them.
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Protesters blame 'vulture funds' for Spain's housing crisis
Hundreds have pitched their tents in central Madrid, while the Spanish prime minister has called a snap election.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Ryan Hanafin arrested in Vermont after mom Andria found dead of gunshot wound in Massachusetts home
Ryan Hanafin was arrested in Vermont after his mother Andria Hanafin was found dead of a gunshot wound in Reading, Massachusetts.