Press review · Monday, 29 June 2026
29 June 2026
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Trump approval ratings plummet to new low, polls show
President says ‘I’m doing great’ despite polls showing 32% approval rating and loss of support from 2024 voters
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Latest US military strike on alleged drug boat kills four in Caribbean
UN warns US boat strikes in the Caribbean counter-drug war may violate international law and human rights principles.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Ex-‘American Idol’ contestant Caleb Flynn sentenced to life without parole in wife’s murder
The “American Idol” contestant and music pastor was found guilty last week in the shooting death of his wife in their Ohio home.
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fortune.com Top stories ·
The Supreme Court takes up climate costs. CEOs should worry about the cost of doing nothing | Fortune
Also: All the news and watercooler chat from Fortune.
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Trump is fueling a culture of misogynistic impunity | Robert Reich
The allegations against seven men at Cornell University come amid a climate of belligerent sexism
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9to5mac.com Tech ·
Upgrade to Apple Watch Series 12 or Ultra 4? Here’s how to get the most out of it - 9to5Mac
Upgrade to a new Apple Watch Series 12 or Ultra 4? Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 bring upgraded...
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wired.com Top stories ·
The 13 Amazon Device Deals Actually Worth Snagging This Prime Day
Prime Day deals on Amazon devices aren’t as attractive as they were before the August price hike, but these discounts are still worth grabbing.
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US televangelist Jim Bakker, ensnared in fraud and sex scandal, dies at 86
Bakker spent four and a half years in prison after being convicted in 1989 of defrauding followers in a scheme involving holidays at his Christian theme park
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mashable.com Tech ·
Get Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more for life with this $15 deal
Pay once for seven Microsoft Office apps for life.
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shopping.yahoo.com Top stories ·
October Prime Day deals are live: The best Amazon savings from Hanes, Carhartt, Apple and more start now
We have the scoop on the top Prime Day discounts of the October savings event, including tech must-haves, vacuums, fall style upgrades and more.
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pbs.org Top stories ·
Supreme Court hears case on holding energy companies liable for climate change
Supreme Court justices heard arguments in a major climate change case that could shape how communities hold industries accountable. Officials in Boulder, Colorado, are seeking compensation from energy companies for the costs of natural disasters they say are caused by climate change. Ali Rogin discussed more with News Hour Supreme Court analyst and SCOTUSBlog cofounder Amy Howe.
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independent.co.uk Top stories ·
Trump calls the polls ‘fake.’ His rants prove they’re right
Donald Trump is trying to maintain his approval bubble with right-leaning polling shops. His Republican allies aren’t playing ball, writes John Bowden
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foxbusiness.com Top stories ·
Oprah-backed True Food Kitchen files for bankruptcy after shuttering a dozen restaurants
True Food Kitchen filed for Chapter 11 protection and closed 12 locations after management turmoil and failed expansion bets.
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aboutamazon.com Top stories ·
Prime Big Deal Days 2026 is here: Check out 95+ of the best deals to shop now
From trending beauty and fall fashion to holiday gifting and everyday essentials, here are some of the top deals to grab during the 48-hour event.
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france24.com Top stories ·
Live: Tens of thousands expected at Paris protests as unions join students
Up to 40,000 people are expected to march in Paris on Tuesday as French trade unions join high school students protesting school conditions. The demonstrations have been marked by clashes with police,…
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sammobile.com Tech ·
Galaxy S25 starts getting stable One UI 9 update globally
After releasing it in South Korea and the US, Samsung has released the stable One UI 9.0 update for the Galaxy S25 series in Europe.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
France school protests: Students joined by parents and unions in mass protests
Students have blockaded hundreds of schools in the past week, with 215 students and 715 police officers injured, the government says.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Trump clears way for Fort Hood terrorist to face Army firing squad nearly 17 years after massacre
President Trump cleared the way for Nidal Malik Hasan to face an Army firing squad nearly 17 years after the Fort Hood massacre that killed 13 people.
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insider-gaming.com Tech ·
GTA 6 Lucia Can 'Stand Tall' With Niko & Arthur Morgan, Rockstar Says
Rockstar are confident GTA 6's Lucia can 'stand tall' with the likes of Niko Bellic and Arthur Morgan, despite the very high bar.
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ign.com Tech ·
2026’s Biggest Blockbuster Games Just Received Their First Major Discounts in Amazon’s Prime Sale, but These 48-Hour Deals Won’t Last Long
Amazon's latest Prime Day sale features massive discounts on PS5, Switch 2, and Xbox titles, including deals on 2026's biggest games like The Blood of Dawnwalker, Star Wars: Zero Company, Pragmata, LEGO Batman, and more.
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Co-founders of luxury women’s fashion brand found shot dead at their California home
Police are investigating whether Michelle Min and Bryan Walker died in a murder-suicide, with family members claiming the couple lost over $100 million due to risky financial decisions
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finance.yahoo.com Top stories ·
Trump Says US Will Help Russia After Plague Death in Siberia
President Donald Trump said the US was looking into a suspected plague case in Russia following the death of a worker at a laboratory and would offer authorities there assistance.
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abcnews.com Top stories ·
US citizen who was shot by immigration agent files lawsuit
An American citizen shot by a federal agent one year ago during an immigration crackdown in Chicago has filed suit against the federal government, alleging the agent lied about the shooting and had fired into her vehicle from behind
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Trump suggests he would let Iran ‘take out’ Los Angeles or San Diego
Gavin Newsom calls comments ‘deranged and dangerous’ after president tells Nebraska rally: ‘They can take out a city’
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macrumors.com Tech ·
Apple Announces iPhone Duo Apps Can Now Be Submitted to App Store
Apple today announced that apps optimized for the iPhone Duo can now be submitted for App Store approval, ahead of the foldable device launching on Friday, October 23. While existing App Store apps will automatically run on the iPhone Duo, only apps built with the iOS 27.1 SDK or later can dynamically resize to fill the entire space of the inner display, whereas unoptimized apps will have black borders.
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Ad for Tom Cruise’s Digger appears to call out American critics who hated the movie
Marketing for the new film urged audiences to make up their own minds by watching the film in theaters
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berkeleyside.org Top stories ·
Bryn Walker couple found dead in Berkeley Hills: What we know
Michelle Min and Bryan Walker’s Berkeley-born fashion company grew into a national brand. Walker was in a mental health crisis, and the incident may be a murder-suicide.
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grist.org Top stories ·
Supreme Court wrestles with who should pay for climate change
The Supreme Court's decision on a Colorado lawsuit against ExxonMobil and Suncor could shape dozens of efforts to make fossil fuel companies pay for climate damages.
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nypost.com Top stories ·
Death row inmate spared after botched Christa Pike execution killed pal moments after bailing him out
Convicted killer Gary Wayne Sutton was scheduled to be executed on Dec. 3, but will now dodge death — at least for a bit longer.
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militarytimes.com Top stories ·
Fort Hood mass shooter Nidal Malik Hasan to die by US Army firing squad
Hasan, a former Army officer who killed 13 people and injured 32 others during a mass shooting at Fort Hood in 2009, will be executed by firing squad.
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lifehacker.com Tech ·
Today's NYT Strands Hints (and Answer) for Monday, October 5, 2026
If you’re looking for hints and answers for Monday, October 5, 2026 with the theme “Oh well, too bad, such a shame,” read on.
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pagesix.com Tech ·
Gypsy Rose Blanchard attends private memorial for late fiancé Ken Urker after his unexpected death
The couple’s 1-year-old daughter, Aurora, was also reportedly at the intimate viewing.
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US 'watching closely' after plague researcher dies in Russia
Donald Trump says the US was looking "very strongly" at the case of a lab technician who died at a research centre in Siberia.
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gematsu.com Tech ·
Switch 2 Japanese-Language System ‘Choose-Your-Game Bundle’ launches November 12 in Japan
Nintendo will release the Switch 2 Japanese-Language System (Japan Only) Choose-Your-Game Bundle on November 12 in Japan for 63,980 yen, the company announced.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Jim Bakker, who built 'PTL Club' televangelism empire, has died at 86
Jim Bakker, along with his first wife Tammy Faye built an evangelical empire around the hugely successful "The PTL Club" TV show, only to lose it all over a sex scandal and financial crimes.
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Trump says he will stop using US taxpayer funds for ads
The ads, which tout Trump and his policies, could have violated US laws barring public government funds being spent on political advertising.
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variety.com Top stories ·
‘Artificial’ First Reactions: Luca Guadagnino’s OpenAI Drama is ‘Provocative,’ ‘Downright Horrifying’ and His ‘Best Film in a Decade’
Luca Guadagnino’s “Artificial” premiered Monday night, and early reviews have members of the film press championing the Sam Altman-centered movie.
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cornellsun.com Top stories ·
LETTER TO THE EDITOR | An Open Letter to President Michael Kotlikoff Regarding the Chi Phi Lawsuit
Marco Fuentes ’85 sends an open letter to President Kotlikoff regarding the Chi Phi case, demanding his resignation and a series of steps to repair the University's reputation.
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pushsquare.com Tech ·
Disappointment as Kingdom Hearts PS5 Pulls Back Platinum Trophies
Hello darkness my old friend
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Jim Bakker, televangelist who co-founded "The PTL Club" empire but fell into disgrace, dies at 86
Jim Bakker, who along with his first wife Tammy Faye built an evangelical empire around "The PTL Club" TV show, only to lose it all over a sex scandal and financial crimes, has died at 86.
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androidpolice.com Tech ·
Samsung's Galaxy SmartTag 3 works with way more Android phones than anyone realized
No longer exclusive to Galaxy and iOS devices.
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huffpost.com Tech ·
People Are Abandoning Apple's AirTags For These Tiny Trackers. Here's Why.
From finding your cat to tracking your luggage, these HuffPost Shopping Award-winning gems will earn their keep immediately.
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gamesradar.com Tech ·
Prime Day PS5 deals live: how to save on consoles and the best game and accessory savings I'd hit ahead of the sale
The biggest discounts from team PlayStation
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wpr.org Top stories ·
Wisconsin State Patrol mourns trooper who died after fall during traffic pursuit
Wisconsin State Trooper Bradley Ritger died Oct. 2 after falling from a bridge in the line of duty. He was 29.
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Trump is sending ACA and Medicare checks. Are they enough to cover rising healthcare costs?
President Trump sent $500 checks to some Affordable Care Act enrollees, while 20 million Medicare recipients will soon get $90 checks. Will they make a difference?
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abc7.com Top stories ·
Trump suggests letting Iran ‘take out’ Los Angeles and San Diego at campaign event
"They can take out a city. Let them take out Los Angeles...," Trump said about the Iran war. "This is a very small price to pay, and it's going to be over with very soon."
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Trump says his super PAC will start paying for controversial taxpayer-funded ads
President Trump says he'll start paying for the pro-Trump ads that have blanketed the airwaves in recent weeks, using money from his super PAC instead of taxpayer dollars.
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Yemen government forces claim recapturing Mocha from Houthis
The military says its forces have retaken the strategic port city and key sites near the Bab al-Mandeb strait.
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rockpapershotgun.com Tech ·
RuneScape 4 is a new Unreal Engine MMO which reportedly grew out of a planned Dragonwilds expansion, though it's still a long way off
RuneScape 4, a new Unreal Engine MMO which reportedly grew out of a planned RuneScape: Dragonwilds expansion, has been announced by Jagex.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Former Prince Andrew files legal action to quash warrants that led to residence searches
A judicial spokesperson confirmed that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor had filed a claim with the High Court in London and a hearing would take place Thursday.