Press review · Monday, 29 June 2026
29 June 2026
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
‘System is rigged’: Democrat Sherrod Brown puts datacenter danger at heart of populist Senate bid
Ohio former senator attacks Republican rival as the ‘face of datacenters’ as he wraps AI concerns into pro-worker message
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
What were Trump operatives doing for pro-Russian politician Dodik in Bosnia?
Reports that Trump aides were paid to advise Bosnian Serb leader ahead of parliamentary election raise alarm.
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abcnews.com Top stories ·
Accused Cornell fraternity member pushes to remove New York AG as special prosecutor over alleged bias
The fraternity member's attorney said James' social media post "demonstrated a bias and presumption of guilt" of his client.
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weather.com Top stories ·
Hurricane Isaias to target Gulf Coast Friday night
Isaias will bring storm surge, flooding rain and damaging winds near the Gulf Coast, then spread heavy rain inland this weekend. Here's the latest forecast.
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cnet.com Tech ·
AirPods 5 vs. AirPods Pro 3: I’ve Listened to Both Earbuds, and This Pair Wins - CNET
The latest AirPods 5 have enhanced active noise canceling and a more functional design, but how do they stack up to Apple’s flagship pair? Here are the key differences.
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nypost.com Top stories ·
GOP stomachs reality that redistricting math may not save them in midterms
Last year, when top GOP operatives brainstormed ways to defy historical trends pointing to a blue wave and hold onto the House, one of their top strategic bets was redistricting.
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Dad who allegedly pushed NYC mom, baby off 15th-floor balcony nabbed by US Marshals for ex’s death
“While nothing can undo this terrible loss, taking this suspect off the street ensures he will answer for his alleged heinous actions,” US Marshal Ricky J. Patel said.
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kcrg.com Top stories ·
FACT CHECK: How do Lahn and Sand’s approaches to the cancer crisis differ?
A new Rob Sand campaign ad focuses on policies for addressing cancer in Iowa.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Judge orders that Christa Pike execution evidence be preserved
A week after the failed execution, Pike is awake but is said to be angry and confused. Her lawyers said Wednesday's hearing was about "transparency."
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bostonglobe.com Top stories ·
Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed are set for their first debate in Michigan’s Senate race - The Boston Globe
It comes weeks of sparring both online and in advertisements that are flooding the state in one of the nation’s most closely watched races.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Microsoft is being suspended from program to apply for green cards for skilled foreign workers, Vance says
The H-1B program has long been a target of President Donald Trump supporters who say that the program undercuts American workers and is rife with abuse.
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wjla.com Top stories ·
Donald Trump Jr.'s former girlfriend begged donor to pay her $100K AmEx bill: report
First son Donald Trump Jr.’s ex fiancée Kimberly Guilfoyle begged a donor to pay off her American Express bill one year ago, according to reports.
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ign.com Tech ·
The Best Xbox Deals Available During the October Prime Big Deal Days Sale Event – Save on Video Games, Controllers, and More
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale is live and we've gathered up some of the top deals available for Xbox fans, including discounts on Pragmata, the Storm Breaker Xbox controller, and more.
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Hellraiser: Revival Review
While the studded scalp of otherworld antagonist Pinhead absolutely looks the part, it’s a shame that little else in Hellraiser: Revival has been nailed to anywhere near the same extent.
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cnbc.com Tech ·
10-year Treasury yield rises as Fed's Waller says more hikes needed, investors await 30-year auction
U.S. Treasury yields climbed higher on Thursday as investors eagerly awaited the long-dated bond auction later in the day, after strong sales of 10-year notes.
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Montana high school softball player discovered long-lost sister on opposing team
“It’s like we didn’t know what to feel because you’ve waited your whole lives for this moment.”
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insidehighered.com Top stories ·
Trump Admin. Expects Institutions to Pay $70K OPT Fee
The Department of Homeland Security argues in the proposal that any negative impacts on employers or institutions are outweighed by its goal of reducing fraud.
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Nicolás Maduro and his wife indicted for alleged torture of US citizens
Ousted Venezuelan president and Cilia Flores have been in jail in New York since early January
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USS Abraham Lincoln to dock in San Diego after harrowing stretch at sea
Deployment for nearly a year was marked by reports of supply shortages and deteriorating morale and mental health among crew
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thefp.com Top stories ·
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Christa Pike is ‘up and walking’ for first time after failed execution, lawyer says
Recovery marks a dramatic turnaround for Pike, who was declared brain dead after a botched execution in Tennessee
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sammobile.com Tech ·
Samsung is already testing One UI 9.5 for cheaper Galaxy phones
Samsung has started testing One UI 9.5 for cheaper phones like the Galaxy A17 5G. The Galaxy A57 and higher-end models are also being tested.
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eurogamer.net Tech ·
Sizeable Witcher 3 Remastered patch rolls out addressing issues on PC and console, with separate Switch 2 patch earmarked to address blurry visuals
CD Projekt Red continues fixing The Witcher 3 Remastered, this time addressing bugs while improving console performance and adding lighting options like Bloom.
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sciencealert.com Top stories ·
Ever Heard of The Nordic Diet? Large Study Finds It Could Help You Live Longer
Most of us have heard of the Mediterranean diet and its many health benefits, but there's another European eating plan that could also help you live longer.
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techcrunch.com Tech ·
Google releases a new local-first Granola competitor | TechCrunch
Google’s new AI Edge Foresight app takes on Granola with an offline meeting note-taker that can transcribe conversations, generate notes, and answer questions using on-device AI.
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breakingdefense.com Top stories ·
After B-1's leave England, analysts point to limited options, importance of base defense - Breaking Defense
“Withdrawing these bombers to [the US] will provide an opportunity for more significant maintenance on the aircraft, but it does reduce the potential sustained strike capacity US forces could bring to bear against Iran,” Timothy Walton, a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, told Breaking Defense.
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amny.com Top stories ·
Mayor Mamdani jeered as ‘traitor’ by pro-Palestine protesters who crashed Oct. 7 vigil, chanted support for terrorists as New Yorkers mourn | amNewYork
Pro-Palestine protesters jeered Mayor Zohran Mamdani and disgraced a vigil in Union Square on Wednesday night honoring the victims of the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks
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nbcsports.com Top stories ·
Eagles' decision to trade Cam Jurgens raises questions about their 2026 plans
On Tuesday, Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson retired.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Ithaca council passes moratorium on new Cornell events permits, calls for city police to handle sexual violence cases
The mayor proposed the moratorium on campus events in the wake of a civil lawsuit filed last month by a former Cornell student who alleged she was drugged and gang-raped in 2024.
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theverge.com Tech ·
GTA VI leaks continue with a lengthy (and very nude) gameplay video
Somehow, Cyberleek returned with more GTA VI footage.
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pitchfork.com Tech ·
GTA VI Radio Stations to Be Hosted by Lana Del Rey, Bad Bunny, Robyn
Also: RaiNao along with Lana Del Rey's husband
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mlex.com Top stories ·
US Sen. Cantwell releases framework for 'safe and secure' frontier AI | MLex | Specialist news and analysis on legal risk and regulation
MLex Summary: Washington Democratic US Senator Maria Cantwell, ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, released a framework featuring her legislative priorities to address risks posed by advanced artificial intelligence models. These include transparency rules and testing both by government and independent auditors. "To manage risks from advanced AI systems we need clear safety standards, continuous testing, and reporting of serious failures," Cantwell said.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Arizona congressional candidate says she was raped while repairing campaign sign
Bernadette Greene-Placentia says her memory of the attack is spotty and that she was knocked unconscious.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Oil prices hit $105 and stocks trade lower as Trump considers renewed strikes on Iran
The prospect of an escalation in the seven-month war also sent bond yields higher, driving up the cost of consumer borrowing.
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yahoo.com Top stories ·
Russian strike on buses kills 30 in frontline Ukrainian city
Ukraine on Thursday accused Russia of deliberately targeting civilians after 30 people were killed when two buses were blown up in the frontline city of Kramatorsk, in one of the deadliest single atta...
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
This voting bloc holds the key to the midterms
Latino voters who helped elect Donald Trump in 2024 are now leaning toward Democrats, who could benefit in battleground states like Texas.
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Saudi-led coalition says it intercepts three Houthi ballistic missiles
Houthi military spokesman claims Yemeni group fired one ballistic missile towards airport in Saudi capital, Riyadh.
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macrumors.com Tech ·
Apple Still Expected to Announce Three New Products on October 13
On his Power On podcast today, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman insisted that Apple plans to hold an "online home event" on Tuesday, October 13 to introduce an all-new smart home hub, a new HomePod mini, and a new Apple TV 4K, all with Siri AI. It is not clear if Gurman is referring to a feature-length, live-streamed event video, or if he considers a series of Apple Newsroom press releases and per-product YouTube videos to be an "event".
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post-gazette.com Top stories ·
Most Americans think artificial intelligence is developing too fast, a new AP-NORC poll finds
Worries around artificial intelligence cross party lines, with the vast majority of Americans saying the U.S. government should prioritize keeping AI under...
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Cornell student in rape case asks judge to remove James as special prosecutor
An attorney for a Cornell University student accused of sexual assault in a recent lawsuit wants Attorney General Letitia James removed from overseeing an investigation into the allegation.
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ms.now Top stories ·
El-Sayed and Rogers debate tonight, each squeezed from both sides
Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed meet tonight in a dead-heat Michigan Senate race, each trying to reach the middle without losing their base.
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Hurricane Isaias forecast to bring dangerous storm surge, with millions under warnings in US
Residents in areas from the mouth of the Mississippi River to Florida urged to ‘evacuate if told to do so’
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stripes.com Top stories ·
US has lost up to 81 aircraft and drones in war with Iran
The report from the Congressional Research Service estimated the cost of the lost and damaged aircraft was between $1.9 billion and $3.3 billion.
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Hurricane Rachel leaves forecasters stunned as it gains strength toward Pacific coast — what it means for California
Rachel is increasingly likely to impact Southern California — and that means a potentially badly needed soaking.
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sfchronicle.com Top stories ·
Andrew Garfield says playing Sam Altman made him quit ChatGPT
The actor stars as the OpenAI CEO in the San Francisco-set "Artificial," an experience which has deepened his mistrust of technology.
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For Josh Hartnett and Charlie Heaton, creating a father-son bond in 'Below' was easy
The actors spoke about their new Netflix series about a fishing village being terrorized by something in the water, nailing a Newfoundland accent and growing up in the spotlight.
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Silver Pines review – a stylish, neo-noir detective drama
Abandoned shops, ruined apartment buildings and rotting sewer networks make up a dark landscape in which you play a private eye searching for a missing singer-songwriter
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kotaku.com Tech ·
Physical Games Spending Was Up In August Thanks To Key Cards
Sorry, what?
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US military planes worth up to $3.3 billion now lost or damaged in Iran war, Congress report says
A costly F-35A fighter jet and a four-engine E-3 Sentry were among the casualties, which is primarily accounted for by MQ-9 Reaper drones, according to the Congressional Research Service
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Oil prices jump 4% as Iran steps up tanker attacks, hurricane threatens U.S. Gulf production
President Donald Trump and his national security team have talked about possibly restarting large-scale U.S. military operations in Iran, according to reports.