Press review · Monday, 29 June 2026
29 June 2026
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cbssports.com Top stories ·
Prisco's Week 1 NFL picks: Rams edge 49ers, Bills end skid vs. Texans
Pete Prisco reveals all of his season-opening picks, including a healthy dose of Patrick Mahomes in a win over the Broncos.
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macrumors.com Top stories ·
iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max Benchmarks Reveal Speed of A20 Pro Chip
Early benchmark results for the A20 Pro chip in the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max appeared early this morning in the Geekbench 7 database, offering us a first look at the new models' CPU and graphics performance ahead of the devices reaching customers.
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thenextweb.com Tech ·
LG's denial confirms the part that applies to every smart TV
LG rejects the standby recording claims but confirms its TVs scan local networks, calling it industry standard. ACR varies by country.
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gamesindustry.biz Tech ·
Almost 1,900 Blizzard workers ratify first union contract with Microsoft
Blizzard Entertainment has secured a first union contract with parent company Microsoft, ratified by a workforce vote c…
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gematsu.com Tech ·
Muramasa: Revenant Blades launches February 4, 2027
Side-scrolling action RPG Muramasa: Revenant Blades will launch for PlayStation 5, Switch 2, Switch, and PC via Steam on February 4, 2027, publisher Marvelous and developer Vanillaware announced.
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notebookcheck.net Tech ·
Vivo X500 Pro Max: Creator shows impressive 4K video footage while Vivo releases official renders in fresh colors
Vivo is officially showing the Zeiss camera design of its X500 Pro series for the first time in the form of extremely high-resolution render images in at least two colors. Also, a well-known travel blogger and creator, who is apparently already out and about with the Vivo X500 Pro Max, demonstrates what the Zeiss Vario-APO-Sonnar lens will be capable of delivering.
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foxbusiness.com Top stories ·
TSA revives pre-9/11 tradition with gate access for certain travelers without tickets
The Transportation Security Administration launched a new program allowing TSA PreCheck members to move past airport security as non-ticketed guests.
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dailycal.org Top stories ·
DOJ finds Berkeley Law illegally practiced DEI in admissions in favor of Black applicants
In the latest strike against college admissions practices, the U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division and the Department of Education jointly announced today that they found UC Berkeley School
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inquirer.com Top stories ·
N.J. Democrats are frustrated with Mikie Sherrill’s handling of allegations against her lieutenant governor: ‘They feel left in the dark’
Gov. Mikie Sherrill has offered few details about an investigation into Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell's alleged inappropriate behavior with women, causing tension in Trenton with lawmakers.
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abcnews.com Top stories ·
Clancy juror says holdout didn't show 'single piece of evidence' explaining vote
Clancy's five-week trial ended in a mistrial on Sept. 4, after a jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict.
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militarytimes.com Top stories ·
Iran and US hit tankers in biggest wave of attacks on shipping since war began
Recent attacks by the U.S. and Iran have shattered a month of relative calm, with both hitting military, shipping and energy assets.
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startribune.com Top stories ·
Along the northern border, towns fight to preserve friendship amid escalating trade war
As Canada and the U.S. accelerate their clash over tariffs, places like International Falls, Minnesota, and Fort Frances, Ontario, are clinging to a longstanding kinship.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
9/11 Museum unveils exhibition for generation too young to remember the attacks: 'Called everybody to lead'
The 9/11 Memorial and Museum unveils a new exhibition featuring artifacts and firsthand accounts showing how the attacks inspired a generation of service.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Vance appears to walk back Trump’s offer of $5,000 ‘dividend’ if Republicans win midterms – US politics live
Vice-president suggests payment would not go to all and would be paid for by tariff revenues despite supreme court rulings against much of Trump’s program
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propublica.org Top stories ·
25 Years After 9/11, Questions About the FBI’s Pursuit of Saudi Suspects in the Case Have Only Grown
FBI agents quickly identified a Saudi suspect who helped two of the 9/11 hijackers. But families of the victims are demanding to know what happened in the bureau’s investigation of Omar al-Bayoumi.
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9to5google.com Tech ·
Motorola teases wide Razr Fold as its 'next move' in response to iPhone Duo debut
Apple’s iPhone Duo announcement has triggered a couple of companies, and it’s apparently warranted at least one teaser for even...
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Barry Melrose, prominent NHL player, coach and broadcaster, dies at 70
Barry Melrose, a hockey player-turned-coach who led the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final before going on to a long career in broadcasting the sport, has died at 70.
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texastribune.org Top stories ·
James Talarico reverses stance on trans student-athletes
Talarico’s comments on Fox News came in contrast to positions he took in the Texas House opposing GOP restrictions on trans student-athletes.
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calmatters.org Top stories ·
California sues over Trump's changes to Endangered Species Act, arguing they threaten habitat
The Trump administration reinterpreted the Endangered Species Act to counter what it called "federal overreach." California is suing to block its changes, arguing they threaten vital habitat.
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Houthis seize key Yemeni port of Mocha in drive to take control of Red Sea coast
Iran and its proxies move closer to full control of two shipping chokepoints as regional conflict widens
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patspulpit.com Top stories ·
10 things we learned from Patriots vs. Seahawks
What we learned from the Patriots’ Week 1 loss to the Seahawks.
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euronews.com Top stories ·
US Treasury yields surge as $6 billion bond buyback disappoints market
The sell-off threatens to push up borrowing costs for American households and businesses.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Trump promises $5,000 'dividend' to U.S. citizens if Republicans win midterms
Such a payout could cost more than $1 trillion and is likely to face legal obstacles.
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gematsu.com Tech ·
Muramasa: Revenant Blades trailer to premiere on September 10
Publisher Marvelous and developer Vanillaware will premiere a new trailer for side-scrolling action RPG Muramasa: Revenant Blades on September 10 at 4:00 a.m. PT / 7:00 a.m. ET / 20:00 JST, the com…
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news.microsoft.com Top stories ·
AFT, UFT and Microsoft announce ‘National AI Safety & Privacy Standard’ for schools to protect students, families and educators - Source
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
'Pretend I'm on the ballot.' 5 takeaways from Trump's midterm convention
President Trump urged supporters to vote as if he's on the ballot and offered Americans a $5,000 dividend if Republicans keep control of Congress.
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Houthis, Yemeni forces engaged in fierce battles: Why each front matters
Forces loyal to the UN-recognised government and Houthis fight on multiple fronts in an effort to expand their control.
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sports.yahoo.com Top stories ·
Beloved ESPN analyst, former coach dies at 70
Former ESPN broadcaster and NHL coach Barry Melrose has died.
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Austin mayor tries to prevent Texas from taking over AISD
Kirk Watson, a former state legislator, says a parent petition could stop the Texas Education Agency from taking over Austin ISD.
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nypost.com Top stories ·
UC Berkeley Law intentionally discriminated against white, Asian applicants: Feds
The Justice Department is accusing UC Berkeley Law of intentionally discriminating against white and Asian applicants — while the school’s dean allegedly discussed ways to skirt rules barring race-…
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bbc.com Top stories ·
BBC Audio | The Global Story | How the AfD is rewriting German history
Far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party wants to teach children less about Hitler.
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jpost.com Top stories ·
Yemeni forces obtain intel., maps showing IRGC plan to takeover Bab al-Mandab | The Jerusalem Post
The information was found on the laptop of a Houthi commander captured by government forces in western Yemen, according to the military.
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theverge.com Top stories ·
Xbox picks up Kojima’s Physint after PlayStation dropped it
Sony’s loss is Microsoft’s gain.
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scmp.com Top stories ·
Developing | At least 20 dead in blaze on foreign-flagged cargo ship in China’s Qingdao
The vessel was docked for repairs, CCTV report says, as President Xi Jinping calls for all-out search and rescue efforts.
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buzzfeed.com Top stories ·
19 Times Interviewers Tried To Embarrass Celebs, And It Backfired Immediately
After one TV host made a postpartum pop star weigh herself on camera, she pressured him to step on the scale, too!
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counterpointresearch.com Tech ·
Global Foldable Shipments to Hit 100-million Cumulative Milestone by End of 2026
Cumulative global foldable smartphone shipments are set to surpass 100 million units by the end of 2026. Foldables are currently in their eighth generation since the emergence of the category in 2019.
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dallasnews.com Top stories ·
Trump wants to make this midterm year 'special' to avoid losing Republican control of Congress
Republicans at their midterm convention in Dallas know that history is not on their side this election season, but they are counting on President Donald Trump to rally voter enthusiasm. Their House...
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US Open 2026: Aryna Sabalenka, Jessica Pegula, Coco Gauff & Elena Rybakina make up historic semi-final line-up
For the first time since 1975, the top four seeds in the women's US Open singles draw have reached the semi-finals.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Election 2026 live updates: Trump headlines GOP convention amid midterm battle for Congress
Follow live coverage as Republicans attend the second day of the first-ever midterm primary convention on September 10 in Dallas, Texas, with a speech from Trump expected.
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Lake Ontario/Lake America: What happens when a place has two different names?
Open the same map in the US and Canada and you may see two different names for the same lake. So, who decides what a place is really called?
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‘Lack of Preseason Games Is a Problem,’ ‘What a Joke’ — NFL World Condemns Quality of ‘Sloppy’ Patriots-Seahawks Season Opener
The highly anticipated return of NFL action began with a Super Bowl LX rematch, as the Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 13-10. Their season-opening showdown on Wednesday night was expected to be a competitive rematch with plenty of high-stakes action.
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At least 20 dead after fire erupts on cargo ship in Qingdao, eastern China - state media
President Xi Jinping has called for urgent search and rescue efforts.
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yourtango.com Top stories ·
Your Zodiac Sign’s Tarot Card Of The Day Has A Message For Thursday, September 10
Your zodiac sign's tarot card for September 10, 2026, has a message about Thursday's horoscope. The collective card for everyone is the Three of Wands.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Scientists say August was Earth's hottest month they've measured
The European climate service Copernicus said the Earth just sweltered through its hottest month on record in August. Scientists said the heat surge is mostly due to human-caused climate change.
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cbssports.com Top stories ·
'Western Michigan won that football game': WMU president claims victory over Michigan after controversial call
While he's turned his attention to the future, Western Michigan president Russ Kavalhuna's mind is clearly made up on what happened in Ann Arbor during Week 1
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Carrick confident Man Utd can go far in ‘magical’ Champions League
Man Utd have taken four points from their first four Premier League games, but Michael Carrick says team ready to rise.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Macy's posts strong results, raises guidance as turnaround begins to take hold
Macy's posted strong second fiscal quarter results on Thursday and raised its full-year guidance.
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iPhone 18 Pro is eSIM-Only in These Countries
Apple has been phasing out the SIM card tray on iPhones, with the latest models relying solely on eSIM technology in select countries. According to Apple, the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max support eSIMs only in these countries and regions: Bahrain Canada Guam Japan Kuwait Mexico Oman Qatar Saudi Arabia United Arab Emirates United States U.S. Virgin Islands iPhone 17 Pro models are eSIM-only in the same countries, so there is no change this year.
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Mathematicians want proof OpenAI didn’t use their work
Another mathematician accused the company of ‘dishonesty’ after several big breakthroughs.
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Solheim Cup: History suggests Europe v US will be another thriller at Bernardus Golf Club
With no more than one point separating the teams at the past three Solheim Cups played in Europe there is every reason to expect that this week's contest will be just as exciting, writes Iain Carter.