Press review · Monday, 29 June 2026
29 June 2026
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Isaias becomes first hurricane of 2026 Atlantic season, threatens northern Gulf Coast. See maps, forecast path.
Hurricane Isaias developed late Wednesday as the first Atlantic hurricane of 2026 and is taking aim at the Gulf Coast from Mississippi to the Florida Panhandle.
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abcnews.com Top stories ·
Washington state man charged with helping Canadian mass shooter plan for attack
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Trump dominates the Iowa Senate debate from afar
Republican Ashley Hinson and Democrat Josh Turek sparred about how to handle the president and other issues in a battleground debate Wednesday night.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
AI chip boom pushes Samsung profits to record $80bn
The tech giant is also expected to get a boost from its latest folding devices that were launched in August.
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newschannel9.com Top stories ·
Judge orders Tennessee to preserve evidence from Christa Pike's failed execution
A Tennessee judge has ordered state officials to preserve evidence related to the failed execution of death row inmate Christa Pike, while questions remain abou
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commandline.microsoft.com Top stories ·
Bringing local models and sandboxed tools to Windows and GitHub Copilot
Coming soon, GitHub Copilot will determine when a task is best handled by on-device intelligence and when it should leverage cloud-scale models.
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nypost.com Tech ·
Mark Zuckerberg’s sister’s secret passion caught on camera at San Francisco tech week
The tech billionaire’s sister, who serves as a general partner at Long Journey Ventures, often plays techno and electronic sets.
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pbs.org Top stories ·
What happened in the first Maine Senate debate between Collins and Jackson
Republican Sen. Susan Collins distanced herself from President Donald Trump during her first Maine Senate debate with Democrat Troy Jackson, arguing she has maintained her political independence by repeatedly voting against Trump's agenda and saying that she's “not exactly his favorite senator.”
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
DNC sues administration over taxpayer-funded pro-Trump TV ads
Trump announced this week that he and his PAC, MAGA Inc., would pay for the ads moving forward following bipartisan criticism.
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eonline.com Top stories ·
Travis Barker Reveals Reason Behind Hospitalization in Photo With Kourtney Kardashian
Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker underwent surgery for a cubital tunnel release to fix a nerve, sharing a photo of himself and wife Kourtney Kardashian laying in a hospital bed together.
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wsbt.com Top stories ·
Purdue University team en route to search for Amelia Earhart's plane
A team from Purdue University is embarking on a new expedition.The search for Amelia Earhart's long-lost plane.The Purdue research team is partnering with an or
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Oct. 7 vigil in Union Square attracts both pro-Israeli, pro-Palestinian demonstrators
A vigil in Union Square to remember the victims of the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel attracted both pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian demonstrators Wednesday.
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weather.com Top stories ·
Track future Gulf Hurricane Isaias: spaghetti models, maps
Isaias will bring high winds, flooding and tornadoes to the Gulf Coast and Southeast. It's also forecast to become the season's first hurricane.
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ign.com Tech ·
Inside the Making of GTA 6: Rockstar North Reveals How a Decade of Innovation and New Systems Are Shaping the Most Anticipated Game in History
The in-depth interview with Rockstar North's Rob Nelson in full, as he played through 30 minutes of the game ahead of the Netflix reveal.
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Three people killed in attacks on Saudi Arabia airports, officials say
The Houthis have claimed responsibility for the attacks, which mark an escalation in the conflict.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Donald Trump’s Texas rally rocked by repeated protests
Trump briefly stepped away from the microphone after one protester appeared to approach the stage
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sfgate.com Tech ·
Mimi's Cafe, nostalgic chain born near Disneyland, has one last Bay Area spot
The comfort food cafe has dwindled from 145 to 38 locations, mostly in California.
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abc7ny.com Top stories ·
Mayor Mamdani booed at Union Square vigil marking 3 years since Oct. 7
Mayor Zohran Mamdani faced criticism from multiple sides during a vigil in Union Square marking the attack that killed more than 1,200 Israeli civilians.
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bleacherreport.com Top stories ·
Odell Beckham Jr. Takes J.J. McCarthy's Old Vikings Jersey Number After Practice Squad Contract
There's a new No. 9 on the Minnesota Vikings.
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macrumors.com Top stories ·
Microsoft Launches $2,599 Surface Laptop Ultra to Take on MacBook Pro
Microsoft today announced launch timing and pricing for the Surface Laptop Ultra that it unveiled earlier this year. The 15-inch Surface Laptop Ultra is priced starting at $2,599, undercutting Apple's $2,999 16-inch MacBook Pro, and it targets the same creator and developer market. Microsoft says it is built for "demanding creative, software development, AI, engineering, and 3D workloads".
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texastribune.org Top stories ·
Texas carries out first U.S. execution since Tennessee failure
Jamaal Howard's lawyers had sought a last-minute stay citing the inmate’s mental fitness, but their bid was denied by a state and federal court.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Israeli-Palestinian conflict live updates: Israel marks 3 years since Oct. 7 attack
Follow live coverage as Israel marks the 3-year anniversary of Hamas’ attacks on October 7, 2023, where 1,200 people were killed and 250 were abducted.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
CNBC Daily Open: Another Fed hike is on the horizon — but when?
Another hike from the U.S. Fed is on the way, after meeting minutes released Wednesday showed officials expect to increase interest rates before year-end.
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Mamdani criticized by fellow Democrats for statement mourning Oct. 7 attacks while condemning Israel
A statement by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani that recognized three years since Hamas' "horrific" attack on Israel — and criticized Israel's "ongoing genocide" in Gaza — has drawn fury from some Democrats.
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nintendoeverything.com Tech ·
Minecraft details free limited time Nintendo Switch to Switch 2 upgrade
Minecraft will have a free Nintendo Switch to Switch 2 upgrade for a limited time - here are the full details on how it works.
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actionnewsnow.com Top stories ·
Yuba City teen rescued after man drives off cliff fleeing police
A missing 17-year-old girl from Yuba City was rescued in Kern County after police tracked a suspect vehicle, leading to a chase in which the driver crashed off a cliff;
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Tanker hit by multiple projectiles off north coast of Qatar, UKMTO says
The UK maritime agency has reported a rise in attacks on vessels in the vital Strait of Hormuz.
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Conservatives united behind Kemi Badenoch - but party still needs to win over voters
Kemi Badenoch has the support of her party but the Tories still trail Labour and Reform in opinion polls.
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Hurricane takes massive turn toward California as major city prepares
Hurricane Rachel has taken a sharp turn toward Southern California and forecasters say it could arrive early Sunday as a weaker, post-tropical storm.
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deadline.com Top stories ·
'Ted Lasso' Co-Creator & Star Brendan Hunt Explains Season 4 Ending
'Ted Lasso' star Brendan Hunt breaks down Season 4 finale, "passing the torch" moment, coaching team shakeup and who may be leaving amid renewal buzz.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Samsung forecasts record third-quarter profit of $80 billion as AI boom fuels chip demand
Samsung Electronics reported preliminary third-quarter earnings on Thursday, with operating profit forecast to top 100 trillion won for the first time.
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1 in 15 household cats may carry 'Beaver Fever' which can infect humans
A new study published in the Public Library of Science suggests nearly one out of 15 cats are infected with a common parasite.
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thedailybeast.com Top stories ·
Kimberly Guilfoyle’s Demand for Cash Off the Books Exposed
The U.S. ambassador to Greece has been busted begging for $100,000, a new report claims.
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US sets new demands for Iran deal: What are they?
US Vice President Vance’s call for reduced nuclear enrichment suggests room for compromise, but major obstacles remain.
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nbcsports.com Top stories ·
Lane Johnson's retirement could create a cap mess for the Eagles in 2027
Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson said in August that 2026 will probably be his last year.
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OpenAI says teen ChatGPT use limited but research finds it an 'unacceptable risk'
The research found that important guardrails for teens using ChatGPT often failed.
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npr.org Top stories ·
What is the pneumonic plague?
The ancient disease of plague is back in the headlines after the death this month of a Russian lab worker.
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9to5mac.com Tech ·
All of the best fall Prime Day Apple deals now live 9to5Mac
The 2026 fall Prime Day sale is now soaring with millions of price drops on the latest Apple gear – AirPods, MacBooks, Mac mini, more.
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Obama to campaign with El-Sayed in Detroit as ex-president gets more involved in midterms
Obama is upping involvement in the midterm election. He taped two dozen ads last week for Democratic candidates for governor and Senate that will be released in the coming days and weeks.
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staradvertiser.com Top stories ·
Christa Pike wakes up ‘angry and confused’ after execution attempt | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Christa Pike, sentenced to death for a 1995 murder, awoke “angry and confused” in a hospital this week with a long recuperation ahead after surviving Tennessee’s botched effort to execute her, her lawyers said today.
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ksl.com Top stories ·
Trump interrupted by protesters as he fights to rally Texas voters behind Paxton in US Senate race
President Trump, facing protesters and a poor political climate, fought to rally Texas voters behind embattled Senate candidate Ken Paxton on Wednesday night.
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samsung.gadgethacks.com Tech ·
Galaxy Z Fold 7 One UI 9 Update US Rollout: What's New
Galaxy Z Fold 7 One UI 9 update US rollout: what's new Samsung's stable One UI 9 update, built on Android 17, started landing on US Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z...
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cepa.org Top stories ·
Silence, Delusion and Robots: Ukraine’s Eastern Advances
A decisive victory for Ukraine in the Donbas has reset expectations of what can be achieved on the battlefield of 2026.
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abc7chicago.com Top stories ·
Detention hearing delayed again for woman charged in stabbing death of 7-year-old girl in Chatham
A detention hearing for the woman accused of fatally stabbing a 7-year-old girl on Chicago's South Side was delayed again as her attorneys sought access to years of mental health records and requested a psychiatric evaluation.
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weather.com Top stories ·
Hurricane watches in effect along the Gulf Coast for Isaias
Hurricane, tropical storm and surge watches for Tropical Storm Isaias stretch from Louisiana to Florida. Here's the latest.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Trump wants to make his West Palm Beach golf club a permanent presidential retreat
The proposed deal would also make Trump’s club the “permanent United States Presidential Golf Course,” which could be used “by all past, current and future” presidents, the club’s attorney said in a letter.
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Protesters ejected from raucous Trump rally in Texas
Several hecklers were removed from President Trump's rally in Texas late Wednesday, drawing jeers from the crowd as the president made fun of the protesters.
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wired.com Tech ·
The 28 Best Prime Day Tech Deals Will Expire Tonight
Never pay full price. Bag yourself some Prime Day tech deals on our favorite WIRED-tested gadgets before they disappear.
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mmafighting.com Top stories ·
Colby Covington tells Gable Steveson to ditch ‘terrible human being’ Jon Jones; Jones responds
Jon Jones fired back at Colby Covington after Covington blamed him for Steveson’s loss
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yahoo.com Top stories ·
Christa Pike feeling 'angry and confused' after waking up in the hospital following failed execution, her lawyers say
"Her prognosis remains unclear but, at a minimum, we expect a long recovery," her legal team said in a statement.