Press review · Monday, 29 June 2026
29 June 2026
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Trump’s LA and San Diego comments ‘dangerous, if not treasonous’, says Newsom – US politics live
California governor critcizes president for ‘putting a target on two of our biggest cities and one of America’s largest naval hubs’
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tomshardware.com Tech ·
Best Amazon Prime Day 2026 tech deals live on day two — PC hardware deals on GPUs, CPUs, SSDs, and more
The last day of the sales
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nymag.com Tech ·
Prime Day Tech Deals: Our Fave Sony Headphones at Lowest-Ever Prices and More
Plus deals on our favorite robot vacuum, e-reader, and VR headset.
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independent.co.uk Top stories ·
Trump swaps his luxury Apprentice-era suits for a $250 alternative
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nymag.com Top stories ·
Is Everything Suddenly Possible for Democrats?
Kansas? Texas? South Carolina? Democrats are expanding the midterms map and it’s getting pretty wild.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Over 1,000 children are buried at juvenile detention centers nationwide
Researchers uncovered the graves of more than 1,000 children next to juvenile detention facilities in 29 states. At one Maryland gravesite, 230 Black boys are buried.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Nobel Prize in chemistry awarded to Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai
Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai have been hailed for discovering new ways of manipulating chemical reactions, the Nobel Committee for Chemistry said.
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seekingalpha.com Tech ·
Anthropic says Claude now works with Google Workspace (ANTHRO:Private)
Anthropic’s Claude AI now integrates with Google Workspace, helping edit Docs, analyze Sheets, and build Slides.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
California pair charged with abusing at least 14 surrogate-born children
Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang were arrested at their Arcadia mansion after 21 children were removed from their custody last year.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Former CIA official accused of stealing $40M in gold bars pleads guilty
A former senior CIA official pleaded guilty Tuesday to a charge that he abused his position to enrich himself by acquiring Florida real estate and hundreds of gold bars worth over $40 million.
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fox13news.com Top stories ·
Florida declares state of emergency for 25 counties as Tropical Depression Nine strengthens
Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency for 25 counties as Tropical Depression Nine strengthens in the Gulf and could bring impacts to Florida later this week.
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eurogamer.net Tech ·
"Keep it family friendly" - Sega's official Sonic Discord swarmed by 50,000 people in six hours, as understandably strict moderation is put in place
Sega announced the formation of an official Discord server for the Sonic the Hedgehog series. It's currently on slow mode, and has harsh limitations on what you
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pbs.org Top stories ·
Marine's murder charge in Japan fuels local debate over U.S. military presence
A U.S. Marine has been arrested in Japan on suspicion of robbing and murdering a woman. The Japanese government has lodged a complaint with the U.S. and is demanding full cooperation with the investigation. From Okinawa, special correspondent Patrick Fok explains how the case threatens to revive tensions over America’s military presence there, one of the most critical strategic outposts in Asia.
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videogameschronicle.com Tech ·
Sega’s newly launched Sonic Discord server is off to a rough start with questionable content, bans and a lockdown | VGC
New users are currently blocked from posting messages on almost every channel…
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mashable.com Top stories ·
125+ best October Prime Day deals: Record low prices on Apple, Lego, and Ninja
Get a head start on your holiday shopping.
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What to know about Spain's housing protests sparked by an 87-year-old woman's eviction
Public outrage over the eviction of an 87-year-old woman has put Spain's progressive government under immense pressure to tackle the nation's entrenched housing cost crisis.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Germany’s former foreign intelligence chief arrested on suspicion of espionage and attempted treason
The arrest of August Hanning, a former head of Germany’s foreign intelligence, is unprecedented and could damage the country’s intelligence relationships with allied nations.
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insider-gaming.com Tech ·
How To Get Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Free Celebi, Explained
On October 7, you'll be able to unlock a free Celebi in Pokémon HOME to celebrate the FireRed and LeafGreen link.
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"This is Call of Duty's definitive extraction shooter experience" - Infinity Ward details the new DMZ mode in Modern Warfare 4
Infinity Ward has unveiled ambitious plans for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4's extraction mode, DMZ.
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finance.yahoo.com Top stories ·
SpaceX looks to raise $40bn to buy Nvidia chips in financing led by Apollo
Elon Musk's SpaceX is seeking to raise $40bn in a financing effort led by Apollo Global Management to purchase Nvidia chips as the AI and rocket...
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Republican John James seeks some distance from Trump in Michigan governor debate
Democrat Jocelyn Benson repeatedly tried to tie James, a Trump-backed congressman, to the president during their first showdown ahead of the November election.
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ynetnews.com Top stories ·
Second death reported in Siberia as Russia denies plague outbreak
Russian media report another death in Irkutsk after a plague lab worker died of unexplained pneumonia; Moscow denies any plague cases, while WHO seeks details on the cause, quarantines and reports of another sick employee
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euronews.com Tech ·
Female AI agents would get paid 10% less than male ones, study finds
Humans tend to trust and would pay male-presenting AI agents more than female ones for the same work, according to a new study by the University of Limerick on how humans interact with agents in the workplace.
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sports.yahoo.com Top stories ·
Video: Nico Paz scores another screamer in Messi’s final match for Argentina
Nico Paz was on the scoresheet for the third time in three games as he found the corner of the net from outside the penalty area in Lionel Messi’s final match for Argentina in the early hours of Wed...
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gadgetreview.com Tech ·
GameStop Is Selling Used PS5 Pros for $1499, Likely Due To GTA 6 Release
GameStop is selling used PS5 Pro consoles for up to $1,399.99, nearly $500 above Sony's current $899.99 MSRP.
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wccftech.com Tech ·
Gundam Rogue Orbit TGS 2026 Hands-On Preview — An Armored Core for the Newtype Generation
AT TGS 2026, Wccftech went hands-on with some of the first playable missions in the upcoming action-packed game Gundam Rogue Orbit.
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Football latest: Lionel Messi's Argentina farewell and Cristiano Ronaldo rules out retirement
The latest football news as Lionel Messi plays his final game for Argentina and Cristiano Ronaldo rules out international retirement.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Former CIA officer on modern espionage and the case against a former German spy chief
NPR's A Martinez speaks with former CIA senior executive clandestine service officer Daniel Hoffman about the espionage allegations against the former German spy chief and modern espionage.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Israelis mourn on the anniversary of the Oct. 7 as Palestinians grapple with war it sparked
Israelis are gathering Wednesday to commemorate the Oct. 7, 2023, attack that killed 1,200 people, and sparked a devastating war in Gaza that Palestinians still grapple with.
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Barcelona pay tribute to Lionel Messi after Argentina farewell with special Beijing 2008 image
Barcelona have marked Lionel Messi’s farewell to the Argentina national team with a message that looks back to the very beginning of his international success.Shortly after Messi brought his 21-year...
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US man arrested as second suspect in Canada mass school shooting planned with ChatGPT
Justice department detained James Codey Bryant and allege he offered ‘technical advice’ to primary suspect
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click2houston.com Top stories ·
Christa Pike is awake after failed execution as her attorneys seek more information
Christa Pike, a death row inmate in Tennessee, is awake and speaking after surviving a failed execution attempt.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Ronaldo accuses coach Jesus of broken promises but leaves Portugal return open
In a lengthy statement, Cristiano Ronaldo, gave his account of the dispute that prompted his departure from Copenhagen before Portugal’s Nations League match.
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SpaceX Stock Drops After Hours as Elon Musk-led Company Seeks $40 Billion to Buy Nvidia Chips
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:SPCX) is reportedly planning to raise $40 billion in bank loans and investment-grade debt, led by Apollo Global Management (NYSE:APO) , to buy Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) chips. Seeks $10 Billion in Loans, $30 Billion in Debt The Elon Musk-led company is looking to raise about $10 billion in bank loans and $30 billion in investment-grade debt for the chip order, Reuters News reported, citing the Financial Times. Apollo is expected to lead the deal and
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newsweek.com Top stories ·
White House says Trump wasn't promising taxpayer reimbursement for ads
The Trump administration's mixed messaging follows backlash over TV ads that heavily feature the president.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Chris Rock exposes brutal reality of Hollywood after decades of fame
Chris Rock reflected on how Los Angeles crushes dreams during a TV appearance while promoting his new film "Misty Green" as director and star.
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the-decoder.com Tech ·
Google's new image model Nano Banana 2.1 generates better images for less money
Google's new Nano Banana 2.1 image model uses Gemini 3.6 Flash and beats the previous Pro model in some benchmarks at a lower cost. But its predecessor also scored well in tests, while Pro often produced better images in practice.
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Cristiano Ronaldo: the extraordinary eight points he says Jorge Jesus agreed to make
Ronaldo says he ‘validated’ notes for Jorge Jesus to say at a press conference, then walked out when Portugal’s head coach did not deliver them
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heise.de Top stories ·
Tesla FSD: Transport Minister Bilger calls for EU approval of assistance system
Federal Transport Minister Bilger wants Tesla’s FSD-supervised driver assistance system to be approved EU-wide. If necessary, Germany should explore its paths.
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mlb.com Top stories ·
Led by King's all-in relief effort, Padres fight and force Game 4
SAN DIEGO -- Didn’t matter how. The Padres only needed to find a way. They trailed two games to none and faced elimination on Tuesday night in this instant classic of a National League Division Series against Milwaukee. They had no Mason Miller and no Adrian Morejon at the back
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Ronaldinho pays heartfelt tribute to Lionel Messi after Argentina farewell: ‘You made us smile and enjoy football’
Ronaldinho has paid tribute to Lionel Messi following the Argentine’s farewell to the national team, reflecting on the remarkable journey they shared during the early stages of the Barcelona legend�...
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actionnetwork.com Top stories ·
Brewers vs Padres Prediction, Odds: Expert MLB Pick for National League Division Series Game 3
Read our Milwaukee Brewers vs. San Diego Padres prediction, odds, and expert MLB pick for National League Division Series Game 3 on Tuesday, October 6.
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stltoday.com Top stories ·
Prolific soap opera actor Robert Kelker-Kelly dies in St. Peters home
Prolific soap opera actor and St. Peters resident Robert Kelker-Kelly is dead at 62. Best known for playing Bo Brady on nearly 600 episodes of “Days of Our Lives," he was more recently employed as a flight instructor in the St. Louis area. In a 2013 interview, he also said he was working as a charter pilot at at Spirit of St. Louis Airport in addition to offering flight instructions.
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macrumors.com Tech ·
iPhone 18 Pro and Duo Were Once Planned With 16GB RAM, Leaker Says
Apple initially planned to equip the iPhone 18 Pro lineup and iPhone Duo with 16GB of RAM, according to the leaker known as "Instant Digital". The brief Weibo post does not say when Apple considered that capacity. The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max feature 12GB of RAM, as confirmed through Xcode 27, matching the iPhone 17 Pro models. The iPhone Duo is also expected to have 12GB, but the Xcode data used to verify the Pro models did not yet include the foldable.
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Trump won’t reimburse taxpayers for money already spent on campaign ads
Trump’s offer to pay for the ads with PAC money instead ‘was not referring to reimbursement,’ White House says
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anduril.com Top stories ·
Anduril, U.S. Navy Invest $6.6 Billion to Expand America's Submarine Industrial Base | Anduril
Anduril Industries builds advanced autonomous systems and defense technology to protect US and allied forces. Creating the future of national security through AI, robotics, and cutting-edge engineering.
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Residents of kibbutz destroyed in 7 October Hamas attacks grapple with how to rebuild
Three years on from the attack on Nir Oz, in which 47 people were killed and 76 taken hostage, some survivors have returned to live there.
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yahoo.com Top stories ·
White House Has Bizarre Explanation for Donald Trump’s ‘Take Out’ LA & San Diego Remark
Donald Trump told a Nebraska crowd that Iran could “take out” Los Angeles and San Diego. Now, the White House insists he meant the opposite of what it sounded like. The explanation has done little to ...
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Eva Marie Saint: the Hitchcock Blonde who outgrew the persona
Her glacial poise in North By Northwest made her a cinematic icon, but films including On the Waterfront and Loving revealed great subtlety alongside the glamour
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dw.com Top stories ·
Spanish leader Sanchez's political gamble: What next after the snap election announcement?
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is taking a gamble by calling an early election in Spain. The housing crisis, migration and the rise of the right-wing populist Vox party are all likely to dominate the campaign.