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Trump says his renovation plans for a golf course will have Washington hosting a 'major' tournament 06/29/2026 05:53am • WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Sunday surveyed several of his construction projects around the nation's capital, suggesting afterward that his redevelopment of the East Potomac Golf Links would enable it to host a premier tournament. “When completed, this Course will have the abi A long-awaited Australia-Vanuatu pact blocks China from building a military base 06/29/2026 05:10am • MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia and Vanuatu signed a long-awaited bilateral security and economic treaty Monday that prevents China creating a military base on the South Pacific island nation. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed the so-called Nakamal Agreement with his Vanuatu How LGBTQ+ communities make sure their voices are heard during political campaigns 06/29/2026 05:04am • Throughout June, WTOP is recognizing and honoring the rich history and diversity of the LGBTQ+ community in the region. Find stories celebrating Pride on air, online and on the WTOP News app. Despite federal cuts to HIV funding and community grant programs, the LGBTQ+ community is fighting Americans' pride in US history and democracy has fallen since 2017 and fewer are proud of being American, new polls find 06/29/2026 05:00am • WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans' pride in US history and democracy has fallen since 2017 and fewer are proud of being American, new polls find. Parades in NYC and San Francisco wrap up LGBTQ+ Pride Month 06/29/2026 04:35am • NEW YORK (AP) — Pride Month celebrations peaked Sunday with big parades in New York, San Francisco and some other cities on the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall uprising, which accelerated and transformed the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement. Pride events often mix celebration and calls to action, South Korean tech giants to build a $518 billion chipmaking hub to serve soaring AI demand 06/29/2026 04:27am • SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean tech giants Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix said Monday they will invest a combined 800 trillion won ($518 billion) in building a new computer chipmaking hub in the country’s southwest region, capitalizing on surging artificial intelligence -driven demand. Mystics win a marathon matchup, topping Fire 124-123 in record-tying 4 OTs 06/29/2026 04:26am • WASHINGTON (AP) — Sonia Citron scored 32 points, including the basket that put her team ahead to stay with 21.4 seconds left, and the Washington Mystics held off the Portland Fire 124-123 on Sunday in four overtimes — tying the longest game in WNBA history. The other four-overtime game was Ju Today in History: June 29, Apple releases the first iPhone to consumers 06/29/2026 04:10am • Today in History Today is Monday, June 29, the 180th day of 2026. There are 185 days left in the year. Today's highlight in history: On June 29, 2007, the first version of the iPhone went on sale to the public; over 2.3 billion iPhones have been sold to date. Also on this date: In 1520, Montezuma II Local leaders seek to reestablish Centreville as ‘suburban center’ through new long-range plan 06/29/2026 04:08am • Fairfax County’s board of supervisors has unanimously adopted a new long-range plan aimed at guiding the future growth of Centreville, Virginia, which will include a more defined town center and updated transportation infrastructure. It’s the first major change to the guiding document for Cubs begin 3-game series with the Padres 06/29/2026 04:00am • San Diego Padres (43-39, second in the NL West) vs. Chicago Cubs (46-38, second in the NL Central) Chicago; Monday, 8:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Padres: TBD; Cubs: Shota Imanaga (5-6, 4.40 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, 88 strikeouts) LINE: Cubs -157, Padres +129; over/under is 11 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Ch Rockies play the Marlins in first of 4-game series 06/29/2026 04:00am • Miami Marlins (44-40, third in the NL East) vs. Colorado Rockies (33-51, fifth in the NL West) Denver; Monday, 8:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Sandy Alcantara (0-0); Rockies: TBD LINE: Marlins -137, Rockies +113; over/under is 11 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Rockies host the Miami Marli Brewers open 4-game series with the Reds 06/29/2026 04:00am • Cincinnati Reds (39-43, fifth in the NL Central) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (50-31, first in the NL Central) Milwaukee; Monday, 7:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Reds: Nick Lodolo (2-2, 5.59 ERA, 1.52 WHIP, 38 strikeouts); Brewers: Robert Gasser (1-3, 4.50 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 31 strikeouts) LINE: Brewers -15 Diamondbacks start 3-game series at home against the Giants 06/29/2026 04:00am • San Francisco Giants (35-48, fourth in the NL West) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (41-42, third in the NL West) Phoenix; Monday, 9:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Giants: Tyler Mahle (1-7, 5.49 ERA, 1.46 WHIP, 61 strikeouts); Diamondbacks: Eduardo Rodriguez (6-2, 2.27 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 70 strikeouts) LINE: Data Doctors: Are QR codes really dangerous? 06/29/2026 03:52am • Q: Are QR codes really dangerous and if so, what should I be looking for? A: QR codes have become so woven into everyday life that most people scan them without a second thought. They're often included in restaurant menus, parking meters, package tracking notices and event check-ins. That Money can't buy success in World Cup for gulf nations like Saudi Arabia and Qatar 06/29/2026 03:44am • ATLANTA (AP) — Gulf countries like Saudi Arabia and Qatar that poured a fortune into soccer and infrastructure experienced unceremonious exits from the World Cup, proving that big money doesn’t guarantee success on the sport's biggest stage. Saudi Arabia is out at the earliest point. Again. Bott