Press review · Monday, 29 June 2026
29 June 2026
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abcnews.com Top stories ·
US issues formal complaint to Russia over response to suspected death related to plague lab
The State Department said it's officially requested more information.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Lionel Messi describes ending Argentina career as his ‘saddest day’ in football
Lionel Messi described his retirement from international football as the ‘saddest day of my career’ after playing his final game for Argentina in a 3-0 defeat of Benin
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Georgia governor candidates spar over the economy and Trump in lone debate
Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican Rick Jackson are locked in a tight race to succeed GOP Gov. Brian Kemp in the battleground state.
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mmafighting.com Top stories ·
Dana White refutes Oscar De La Hoya’s claim that he was being set up at Garcia-Benn fight; says Vince McMahon did that to him once
Dana White addresses Oscar De La Hoya’s claims of a setup, recounts story of having that done to him by Vince McMahon
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wsmv.com Top stories ·
Mother of Colleen Slemmer reacts to Christa Pike being ‘conscious, speaking’ after botched execution
Christa Pike, who was convicted of Colleen Slemmer’s 1995 murder, survived the state’s attempt to execute her for the crime last week.
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9to5mac.com Tech ·
iFixit tears down Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, finds mixed repairability results - 9to5Mac
Concluding iFixit’s teardown sequence for Apple’s September launches, iFixit today published the teardown of the new Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Eva Marie Saint, star of ‘On the Waterfront’ and ‘North by Northwest,’ dies at 102
She was one of the last surviving luminaries of the Golden Age of Hollywood.
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macrumors.com Tech ·
LG Making Doorbell, Lock, and Cameras for Apple's Home Hub
Apple is working with LG Electronics on smart home accessories that will integrate with the upcoming home hub and other Apple home products, reports Bloomberg. LG is making a wired video doorbell, thermostat, smart deadbolt lock, temperature sensor, indoor security camera, outdoor security camera, and floodlight camera, according to documents LG submitted to the Federal Communications Commission and UL Solutions.
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deadline.com Top stories ·
Skydance Co-Film Bosses Josh Greenstein & Dana Goldberg's Day 1 Memo
The heads of Skydance's motion pictures division explained that Paramount and Warner Bros' respective divisions will "operate independently."
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rferl.org Top stories ·
Siberian Anti-Plague Institute Staff Isolated After Worker's Death
The United States is monitoring reports of a suspected case of pneumonic plague in Russia after the death of a 28-year-old laboratory worker in the Siberian region of Irkutsk, as some US political figures call for sweeping travel restrictions involving Russia.
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euronews.com Top stories ·
Sánchez announces 21 urgent housing measures after nationwide protests
Sánchez has come under fire domestically after an 87-year-old woman was evicted from her residence in Madrid, sparking national controversy. Pressure have piled on Sanchez’s administration to step down as protesters accused the government of not doing enough to tackle a rampant housing crisis. #EuropeNews
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Former German intelligence chief arrested on espionage charges
August Hanning is accused of illegally receiving classified information during his time in office and after vacating his post, which were improperly used for his personal consultancy work. #EuropeNews
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tech.yahoo.com Tech ·
Make unknown callers explain why they're calling
iPhone, Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy phones now offer call screening that asks unknown callers to identify themselves before your phone rings.
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David Ellison denies he has ‘politicized’ Skydance despite close Trump links
Ellison admits ‘good relationship’ with administration in remarks to reporters about newly merged media company
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yahoo.com Top stories ·
U.S. forces in Okinawa order 2-day pause after Marine homicide arrest
The U.S. military in Okinawa is instituting a 48-hour operational pause, prohibiting U.S. service members from leaving the base.
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Prime Day Mac deals: New Mac mini $150 off, MacBook Air $200 off, much more - 9to5Mac
Update, October 6, 5:09 p.m. PT: Amazon has slashed prices of the new Mac mini even lower as the Prime...
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nypost.com Top stories ·
Maxx Crosby claims Patrick Mahomes moans when he gets tackled
Las Vegas Raiders star Maxx Crosby revealed that Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes makes a strange sound when he gets tackled.
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pbs.org Top stories ·
French students lead massive protests against education policies
More than a quarter-million people poured into the streets across France on Tuesday, a dramatic development in a student-led movement that began at a single high school. In some cities, police and protesters clashed. French officials condemned what they called “extreme violence.” Deema Zein reports.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Emmys move to Amazon Prime Video in historic six-year deal
The gala is leaving traditional US broadcast networks for live worldwide streaming.
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sports.yahoo.com Top stories ·
Lionel Messi bids emotional farewell to Argentina with powerful message: ‘Not coming back will be a great sorrow’
Lionel Messi has delivered an emotional farewell to the Argentina national team, reflecting on more than two decades representing his country and the extraordinary journey that ultimately saw him lift...
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windowscentral.com Tech ·
Microsoft just launched native Linux container support on Windows 11
Microsoft just added native Linux container management directly into Windows Subsystem for Linux
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intermiamicf.com Top stories ·
Leo Messi Stars in Final International Appearance as Argentina Secures 3-0 Victory Over Benin | Inter Miami CF
Memorable night with a goal and two assists for Messi in his final appearance for Argentina Inter Miami CF captain Leo Messi brought his brilliant international career to an end on Tuesday night with a goal and a pair of assists in Argentina’s 3-0 win against Benin. The victory at
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Concerns over Iran drone attack prompted pulling bombers from UK base, sources say
A 22-year-old was arrested, Counter Terrorism Policing said.
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abc7ny.com Top stories ·
Attorney explains why the father in California surrogacy scandal wanted 21 kids
Why did an father at the center of a surrogacy scandal want 21 children? His attorney says he hoped to raise productive adults who would make a difference.
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sammobile.com Tech ·
Samsung releases stable One UI 9.0 update for Galaxy A57
The Galaxy A57 units in Samsung's home country, South Korea, where it is known as the Quantum 7, are getting the stable One UI 9.0 update.
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mlbtraderumors.com Top stories ·
Alex Cora Not Managing In 2027
The Phillies reached back out to Alex Cora but reportedly won't secure his services in 2027 either. MLB Trade Rumors has the latest.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Eva Marie Saint, star of "On the Waterfront" and "North by Northwest," dies at age 102
Eva Marie Saint won an Oscar for her film debut opposite Marlon Brando in "On the Waterfront." She bucked many Hollywood conventions throughout her lengthy career.
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US military on Okinawa face curfew, alcohol ban after murder case
US forces on Okinawa were on Wednesday barred from drinking alcohol for 48 hours and also face a 30-day curfew after the murder of a woman allegedly committed by an American Marine.In 2017, a former U...
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Will Trump's executive order on dyed diesel lower prices? Experts explain
The move aimed to lower costs for farmers weeks before the midterm elections.
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In Maine Senate debate, Collins says she's "not exactly" Trump's "favorite senator"
In an often-testy debate, GOP Sen. Susan Collins of Maine touted her five terms in Congress and took aim at some Trump policies — while Democrat Troy Jackson argued Collins has failed to effectively push back.
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tpchd.org Top stories ·
Respiratory illness season is ramping up early. Protect yourself and your family! - Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department
Last revised Oct. 6, 2026 Fall means many things. Leaves on the ground. Pumpkin spice in our coffees. And respiratory illness in the air.
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newsweek.com Top stories ·
The Hidden Irony of the Fairford B-1 Retreat
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Germany arrests former intelligence chief over alleged spying
August Hanning served as president of Federal Intelligence Service from 1998 to 2005
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Skydance To Make Paramount & Warner Bros. Lots Specialized In Film, TV
Skydance plans to make the Paramount and Warner Bros. lots specialized, one housing film and one housing TV and streaming, CEO David Ellison said.
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nintendolife.com Tech ·
Konami Announces The Composer For Castlevania: Belmont's Curse
He previously worked on Rogue Prince of Persia
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cryptobriefing.com Top stories ·
Leveraged loan distress hits its highest level since the pandemic
Deeply distressed US leveraged loans hit $65 billion, the most since March 2020, per JPMorgan, with software firms hit hardest amid AI fears.
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gsmarena.com Tech ·
Deals: here are the best tablet and smartwatch deals from Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days
We already looked at phones in a separate post. Here we're also including a number of Amazon devices that don't quite fall in the "tablet" category.
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thedailybeast.com Top stories ·
Republicans Hit the Panic Button to Save Struggling Nepo Senator
Darline Graham could be the first Republican to lose a South Carolina senate race in decades.
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Trump says his super PAC will now pay for controversial taxpayer-funded promo ads
A White House official wouldn't say whether Trump will reimburse the government.
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windowslatest.com Tech ·
Windows 11 26H2 quietly shipped with a major performance boost, and here's why
Windows 11 26H2 brings Low Latency Profile to more PCs, and some users, including us, see less RAM use. Here's what changed and what didn't.
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9to5google.com Tech ·
Claude launches Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides integration with sidebar and more
If Gemini isn’t quite your cup of tea, Anthropic’s Claude now supports sidebar integration with Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides....
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Justin Ellis helps US cap a perfect international window with 1-0 win over Canada
A chippy and at times ugly friendly nonetheless gave Mauricio Pochettino’s side four wins out of four, with another young player making the difference.
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commondreams.org Top stories ·
'People Are Sick of a Broken Healthcare System': Poll Shows New High of 66% Support Medicare for All | Common Dreams
"Americans are done with a healthcare system that puts profits before people," said Congresswoman Ilhan Omar.
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Houthi missiles hit Aden airport as another is intercepted over Riyadh
Yemeni forces claim they have tightened control over the highest peak in the Jabal Habashi district of Taiz.
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California couple at center of surrogacy scandal arrested on child abuse charges
Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang, who had at least 25 children via surrogates, were arrested at their home in Arcadia, California.
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Order of the Sinking Star: Jonathan Blow on making ' the biggest puzzle game ever'
Order of the Sinking Star is due out on Thursday and has roughly 1,500 puzzles for players to try
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nintendolife.com Tech ·
EB Games Is Opening North America's First-Ever Nintendo "Store-Within-A-Store" Experience
A "new permanent Nintendo space" arrives later this month
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Israel marks three years since Hamas-led 7 October 2023 attacks
About 1,200 people were killed and 251 others taken hostage during the assault. The Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza reports that more than 74,200 people have been killed in subsequent Israeli attacks.
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eurogamer.net Tech ·
Ace Combat 8 is far and away the series' biggest launch on Steam, with over 52,000 concurrent players taking to the skies after the game's official launch
Despite releasing in a busy period, Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve has already set new records for the flight action series.
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finance.yahoo.com Top stories ·
Will SpaceX's $40B Nvidia Bet Help or Hurt the Stock After a 16% Run?
SpaceX plans $40 billion in debt for Nvidia chips after a 16% five-day rally. Here is what it may mean for SPCX shares.