Press review · Monday, 29 June 2026
29 June 2026
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eiglaw.com Top stories ·
DHS Proposes $70,000 OPT Fee and $30,000 STEM OPT Fee for International Students - Erickson Immigration Group
DHS has proposed a $70,000 fee for initial OPT participation and a $30,000 fee for subsequent OPT authorizations, including STEM OPT extensions, for F-1 students.
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thedailybeast.com Top stories ·
Trump Goon’s Disgusting Restaurant Meltdown Revealed
The vile revelation was just one of many damning details exposed in a shock report about the top Cabinet member.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
‘Take out’ Los Angeles and San Diego? Trump is beyond irresponsible | Ted Widmer
We appear to be entering a new era, in which political desperation at home leads to increasingly unhinged threats abroad
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kotaku.com Tech ·
Gears Of War Boss Dodges Question About Future Layoffs, Promises Next Game Will Come Sooner
Gears of War: E-Day is good, but will The Coalition get a chance to make more games before Xbox starts making cuts?
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designweek.co.uk Tech ·
ArtCraft’s Adobe Suite copy was made with AI
ArtCraft have copied a huge chunk of Adobe’s Creative Cloud suite using AI - and it’s going to cause a hell of a fuss.
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macrumors.com Tech ·
Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Ultra 4 See Record Discounts During Prime Day
Amazon has knocked the price of the previous generation Apple Watch Ultra 3 down to $599.97 for Prime Big Deal Days, from $799.00. This $199 markdown is available in the Natural color with Anchor Blue Ocean Band, and it's accompanied by a Milanese Loop model at all-time low price as well. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.
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hollywoodreporter.com Top stories ·
Tony Driscoll Named Head of Games and Experiences at Skydance
This has all been an experience.
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pbs.org Top stories ·
WATCH: Trump announces eligible U.S. children automatically enrolled in Trump accounts
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that 70 million children under the age of 18 will now have automatic “Trump Accounts” set up by the government to invest in stocks.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai win Nobel Prize in chemistry
Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai won the Nobel Prize in chemistry Wednesday for their discovery of non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis.
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Trump administration proposes a $70,000 fee for international students to work in the U.S.
The Department of Homeland Security on Wednesday proposed a $70,000 fee for international students seeking to work in the United States, the latest effort from the Trump administration to crack down on foreign enrollment.
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vox.com Top stories ·
How October 7 changed everything
We still live in the long shadow of Hamas’s brutal 2023 attack — and Israel’s devastating response to it.
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broadbandtvnews.com Top stories ·
HBO Max and Paramount+ to become single streaming service
Skydance has confirmed plans to combine HBO Max and Paramount+ into a single streaming service following the completion of its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
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techcrunch.com Top stories ·
Microsoft releases new Nvidia-chip AI PCs with revamped Windows 11 | TechCrunch
Microsoft revealed the specs and price for its Surface Laptop Ultra, AI PCs that run on Nvidia chips that are designed to run AI models and agents.
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variety.com Top stories ·
‘The Social Reckoning’ Review: Aaron Sorkin’s ‘Social Network’ Follow-Up Is Missing More Than Just David Fincher
Starring Mikey Madison, Jeremy Allen White and Jeremy Strong, Aaron Sorkin's Facebook drama 'The Social Reckoning' already feels behind the curve.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Supertanker chartered from Gulf Coast to China for $76 million, 10 times higher than pre-war level
Shipping costs have exploded as the war in the Persian Gulf has led to a shortage of available tankers.
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gamefile.news Tech ·
Some furloughed Star Wars Zero Company developers are returning to work, studio says
Bit Reactor breaks its silence with good news (for some)
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bleacherreport.com Top stories ·
Lionel Messi Scores in Final Match with Argentina, Top Moments, Highlights and Reaction
It's only fitting that Lionel Messi is going out a winner with a brilliant individual performance.
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bostonglobe.com Top stories ·
Trump’s school choice expansion sparks heated debate in Mass. But public school families could tap the money too. - The Boston Globe
Under Trump’s initiative, the school choice scholarships would be generated through donations from individual taxpayers, who can contribute up to $1,700 to a “student scholarship organization” and then apply the amount towards a new federal tax credit.
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independent.co.uk Top stories ·
Trump wants his West Palm Beach golf club to be a ‘presidential retreat’
A letter proposing the golf course compared it to Windsor Castle and the Élysée Palace
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WHO says it does not have ‘full picture’ from Russia following suspected plague death
‘Transparent information sharing’ from Moscow is required to conduct full risk assessment, UN agency says
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actionnetwork.com Top stories ·
Guardians vs White Sox Prediction, Odds: Expert MLB Pick for American League Division Series Game 3
Read our Cleveland Guardians vs. Chicago White Sox prediction, odds, and expert MLB pick for American League Division Series Game 3 on Wednesday, October 7.
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propublica.org Top stories ·
Homeless Shelters Around Phoenix Are Full. His Phone Is the Unofficial Hotline for Struggling Families.
Austin Davis, 26, has become a lifeline for some homeless families in the Phoenix area who’d otherwise wait months for shelter. His work has highlighted how the system to care for local families who are homeless is failing them.
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sammyguru.com Tech ·
Google Messages Could Soon Copy iMessage's Gaming Trick
Google Messages may soon get a GamePigeon-like games feature, with titles including Chess, Pool, Darts, and more.
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cbssports.com Top stories ·
2026 NFL trade deadline: Three more players Eagles could shop after dealing Cam Jurgens
A franchise icon could be a popular target.
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yahoo.com Top stories ·
Trump’s 'Super Intelligence' order: Will it stick? This linguist thinks not
The president is seeking to rename artificial intelligence, but some analysts question the staying power of what Trump has dubbed 'super intelligence.'
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Texas Latino leaders turn up the pressure on the Democratic Governors Association
Latino leaders in Texas, including members of Congress, are meeting Wednesday as they call for more resources for Democrat Gina Hinojosa in the governor’s race, sources said.
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Scientists win chemistry Nobel for discoveries about mirrored molecules that led to many drugs - The Boston Globe
The findings have enabled the development of better medicines and a fuller understanding of the chemical architecture of life.
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Hegseth tells USS Lincoln sailors controversial deployment ‘wasn’t easy’
Pentagon chief tries to play down problems onboard carrier as it returns to dock after 260 days at sea without port call
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Marking 3 years since Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel
Wednesday marks three years since the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel. CBS News' Elizabeth Cook looks back at what has transpired in the region since then.
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gsmarena.com Top stories ·
Amazon US Prime Deals: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is 30% off
Despite the recent price hike that put the base model at $1,400 MSRP, you can still get an S26 Ultra under $1,000. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra launched at...
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rockstarintel.com Tech ·
XBOX Acquires Exclusive GTA 6 Rights For Streaming - RockstarINTEL
XBOX have reportedly secured the exclusive rights to steam GTA 6 from launch day. This will be a big get for XBOX
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investors.com Tech ·
Apple, IBD Stock Of The Day, Set To Enter New Market
Apple is gearing up to enter the smart home market. AAPL is near buy points.
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Apple Watch Series 12, Ultra 4 Owners Report Skin Irritation
Some Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 owners have experienced unexpected skin irritation with the new models, according to reports on the MacRumors forums and Reddit. Affected users complain of a burning sensation and redness under the sensor area. The Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 measure heart rate every five seconds, and some people have wondered if that's the cause of the skin irritation.
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theverge.com Tech ·
Microsoft is giving Copilot more control over Windows and your files
Hybrid Intelligence features are coming to Copilot over the “next couple months.”
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Ring’s first smart lock can be charged by turning a dial when the battery unexpectedly dies
A few turns of the dial will generate enough power to unlock your door.
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tradingview.com Top stories ·
Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq Futures Fall as 30-Year Treasury Yield Hits 2002 High; Iran Mocks US Economy — STZ, PENG, LEVI in Focus (UPDATED)
Editor’s Note: The ETFs tracking benchmark indices, lede, and the headline were updated in the story.U.S. stocks look set to open on a negative note on Wednesday, with futures of the Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices falling, following Tuesday’s higher close.Adding to the market’s headwinds…
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Texas set to carry out first US execution since botched lethal injection of Christa Pike
Jamaal Howard’s lawyers urge halt, citing risk of another failed execution after Pike’s ordeal in Tennessee
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House proposal would clarify liability rules for AI agents
Developers would be liable under the draft legislation for AI-caused injuries unless a user that modified the system was at fault.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Spanish pensioner whose eviction sparked nationwide protests dies, union says
Maricarmen Abascal, 87, was forcibly removed on a stretcher from her apartment of more than 70 years in September.
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ctvnews.ca Top stories ·
‘I think this day is a hurt locker’: London Jewish Community marks Oct. 7 anniversary
A series of commemorations in London’s Jewish community Wednesday to mark the three year anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack against Israel.
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9to5google.com Tech ·
Google starts rolling out its upgraded Pixel screen savers to the Pixel 9
When Google added Pixelsnap to the Pixel 10 series, it wasn’t just building in support for all kinds of magnetic...
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ign.com Tech ·
Get a 2TB Internal SSD for Steam Deck or ROG Ally for Over 50% Off, Today Only at Best Buy
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Trump's AI Task Force Favors Faster Development
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legis1.com Top stories ·
Senate Probes Rogue AI Agents, Eyes OpenAI Liability | Legis1
Senators examined rogue AI agents and homeland security as Josh Hawley pressed for corporate liability. Read what the hearing means for AI oversight today.
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Arizona congressional candidate says she was raped while trying to repair campaign sign
Bernadette Greene-Placentia says she is sharing her story in order to fight for victims of sexual assault
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María del Carmen Abascal, symbol of Spain’s housing protests, dies aged 87
Maricarmen’s eviction from Madrid apartment after over seven decades set off wave of protests against housing crisis
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npr.org Top stories ·
Judge orders Tennessee to preserve evidence in failed execution
Lawyers for Christa Pike, the woman who survived an execution in Tennessee, were in court Wednesday as she regained consciousness.
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timesofindia.indiatimes.com Top stories ·
Indian students' American dream hits a $ 70,000 toll
Not too long ago, MAGA boss Donald Trump said foreign graduates should leave American universities with a green card “as part of your diploma.” Forget the green card; on Wednesday, his administration, under pressure from the nativist MAGA base, proposed a $70,000 fee to let those graduates work in America.
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Trump backs away from top aides who reportedly advised pro-Russia government
President floats firing Chris LaCivita and James Blair over any ‘conflict’ after reports of work in Republika Srpska
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Christa Pike has pneumonia and no function in her arms after failed execution, lawyer says
A Tennessee judge ruled that the state must preserve evidence related to Pike’s failed execution for a murder she committed at 18. The victim, Colleen Slemmer, was 19.