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Three women have been found dead in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, raising concerns about a possible serial killer. The U.S. State Department advises Americans to reconsider travel to the area due to crime and safety risks.
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Three women were found dead in Puerto Vallarta in May 2024.
The deaths have caused worry about a potential serial killer.
The U.S. State Department has set Mexico travel advisory at Level 2 (caution).
The state of Jalisco, including Puerto Vallarta, is at Level 3 (reconsider travel).
Americans are advised to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) for safety updates.
Local police are still investigating and have not confirmed the victims’ identities.
One victim might be 22-year-old Elizabeth Martinez; another missing woman is 21-year-old Yuzary Zepeda de Jesus.
The U.S. government says American safety is its highest priority.
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Republican state Senator Mayes Middleton won the Texas attorney general primary runoff against Representative Chip Roy, securing the GOP nomination. Middleton has called for ending the H-1B visa program and supports President Donald Trump's "America First" policies.
Key Facts
Mayes Middleton defeated Chip Roy in the Texas attorney general Republican primary runoff.
Middleton wants to abolish the H-1B visa program, which allows skilled foreign workers to work temporarily in the U.S.
The H-1B visa is used in fields like technology, engineering, and medicine.
Supporters of the visa say it fills labor shortages; critics say it can hurt American workers’ wages.
Middleton campaigns as a strong supporter of President Trump and the MAGA movement.
Middleton will face Democrat Nathan Johnson in the November general election.
The race tested President Trump’s influence in the Texas Republican Party, though he did not endorse either candidate.
Outgoing Attorney General Ken Paxton is running for U.S. Senate and recently won his own runoff election.
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Senator John Cornyn of Texas tried to show support for President Donald Trump to avoid political backlash, including changing some of his positions and promoting Trump’s agenda. Despite this, Cornyn lost the Republican primary to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who was endorsed by President Trump.
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Senator John Cornyn worked hard to appear loyal to President Trump.
Cornyn posted a photo reading Trump’s book, proposed naming a highway after Trump, and supported Trump’s voting restriction priorities.
Cornyn lost the Texas Republican primary by a large margin to Ken Paxton.
President Trump called Cornyn “very disloyal” and endorsed Paxton as “a true MAGA Warrior.”
Cornyn spent nearly $100 million on his campaign and allied efforts.
He highlighted voting with Trump 99% of the time and supported Trump’s tax cuts and border wall funding.
Cornyn’s shift toward Trump’s agenda upset some of his previous supporters and politicians.
This defeat is part of a pattern where Trump backs challengers against Republican incumbents who don’t fully support him.
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An investigation found that at least 10 people held by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have died by suicide since President Donald Trump took office in January 2025. This is a sharp increase compared to previous years and raises concerns about mental health care and oversight in detention centers.
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At least 10 ICE detainees died by suicide since January 2025, a much higher rate than before.
Seven of these deaths happened since October 2025 alone, the highest yearly number ever recorded by ICE.
Most of the detainees who died were Hispanic men, with an average age of 32; one was a Chinese citizen.
Seven out of the 10 had no history of violent crimes in the U.S.
These suicides make up almost 20% of the 51 deaths in ICE custody since January 2025.
Many other deaths in ICE custody were from natural causes that might have been prevented with timely medical care.
ICE claims it requires staff to follow suicide prevention protocols and provides mental health services to detainees.
Experts say the increase in suicides shows serious problems with health and safety oversight in ICE detention facilities.
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President Donald Trump called Joe Biden “crooked” after Biden sued the Justice Department to stop them from releasing audio recordings and transcripts of interviews related to an investigation into Biden’s handling of classified documents. Biden’s lawyers argue the release would invade his privacy and that the Justice Department had previously said these records should not be made public.
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President Trump criticized Joe Biden after Biden filed a lawsuit against the Justice Department.
Biden’s lawsuit aims to block the release of interview recordings and transcripts collected during a special counsel investigation.
The investigation focused on Biden’s handling of classified documents from his time as senator and vice president.
The recordings were made during Biden’s interviews at home with Mark Zwonitzer, who helped write Biden’s memoirs.
The Justice Department planned to share these files with Congress and a conservative group called the Heritage Foundation.
Biden’s lawyers say releasing the information would violate his right to privacy.
Special Counsel Robert Hur conducted the investigation and found no evidence to prosecute Biden.
The investigation resulted in a report that questioned Biden’s age and mental fitness but recommended no charges.
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The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in the UK failed to properly check the backgrounds of nurses and midwives over the past 12 years. About 15 nurses and midwives who should have been banned from working with patients were allowed to practise due to errors by the regulator, which has now apologized.
Key Facts
The NMC is responsible for regulating nurses and midwives in the UK to keep patients safe.
Nurses and midwives must declare any criminal convictions or health issues that could affect their work.
The NMC did not fully investigate about 434 individuals who declared such concerns between 2012 and 2024.
Out of these, around 15 nurses and midwives are now recommended to be removed from the register for serious law-breaking.
The NMC’s mistakes left potentially dangerous professionals able to care for patients for up to 12 years.
The Patients Association and Royal College of Nursing criticized the NMC for failing to protect the public.
The NMC’s chief executive, Paul Rees, apologized and said the failure was “completely and utterly unacceptable.”
The NMC has hired extra staff to review thousands of applications and is working to improve its processes under new leadership.
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Billionaire Democrat Tom Steyer is spending more on ads for the California governor race than anyone else in the country this year, with over $195 million used so far. His spending far exceeds that of his closest rivals as the June primary election approaches.
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Tom Steyer has spent or booked over $195 million on TV, cable, radio, and online ads for the California governor race.
His spending is more than 20 times that of fellow Democrat Xavier Becerra, his main rival in the race.
Steyer’s ad spending surpasses the previous state record set in 2010 by Republican Meg Whitman, though Whitman’s total is still the largest when adjusted for inflation.
Other top ad spenders in U.S. governor races include Republican Rick Jackson in Georgia ($83 million) and Burt Jones ($31 million).
Steyer’s large ad budget has helped him stay competitive but has not set him far ahead of other candidates.
Xavier Becerra has tried to respond to Steyer’s ads despite having less money to spend.
Steyer’s campaign has used unusual advertising strategies like steady posts on YouTube beyond traditional TV and radio spots.
The California primary election is scheduled for June 2, with mail voting underway.
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New voting districts have been created in many states ahead of the November elections, mainly pushed by Republican leaders. These changes could help Republicans win more seats in Congress, while some court rulings have challenged certain district maps for racial fairness.
Key Facts
Millions of Americans now live in new congressional voting districts due to recent redistricting.
President Donald Trump encouraged Texas Republicans to redraw House districts last year.
Republicans in Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Florida, and Tennessee created new maps to potentially gain more seats.
Louisiana’s original map was struck down by the Supreme Court for racial gerrymandering, causing delays in their primary elections.
Alabama Republicans are appealing a court decision that blocks their map for not having enough majority-Black districts.
Republicans believe they might gain up to 14 seats, while Democrats expect to gain 6 in states like California and Utah.
Courts have rejected some redistricting challenges but continue to hear others about how maps were drawn.
South Carolina’s state Senate decided not to change their congressional districts this year despite a plan passed by the House.
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A mother in the UK, Samantha Tolmie, is skipping hot meals and reducing energy use to afford the electricity needed to keep her son alive, who depends on medical equipment. Many families caring for disabled children face similar struggles due to rising energy costs and insufficient government support.
Key Facts
Samantha Tolmie’s son Lewis, age 22, relies on machines like a ventilator and oxygen concentrators that must run constantly.
Energy bills have risen from about £100 to over £400 monthly because of these medical machines.
Samantha has stopped cooking hot meals and limits energy use to save money.
Some nurses bring her hot food because they see her skipping meals.
Disability charity Scope says disabled households need about £1,095 more monthly to cover extra costs.
Government disability benefits in the UK average £465 per month, causing a gap of about £630.
Family Fund charity reports a doubling in demand for grants and many families skipping meals to pay bills.
Nearly half of carers say benefits don’t cover their essential costs, and many feel ashamed to claim help despite working hard.
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated Senator John Cornyn in the Republican runoff election for the U.S. Senate. Paxton won with about 64 percent of the vote as reported early Wednesday.
Key Facts
Ken Paxton is the current Texas Attorney General.
John Cornyn is the incumbent U.S. Senator from Texas.
The election was a Republican Senate runoff in Texas.
Paxton received around 64 percent of the vote.
More than 95 percent of votes were counted when the projection was made.
The result is seen as part of President Donald Trump’s influence in Republican primaries.
Cornyn lost despite being an established incumbent senator.
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Bo French, supported by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and notable GOP donors, defeated incumbent Jim Wright in the Republican primary runoff for Texas Railroad Commissioner. French is a rancher and mineral owner from Tarrant County.
Key Facts
Bo French won the Republican runoff for Texas Railroad Commissioner.
He defeated the current commissioner, Jim Wright.
French was backed by Attorney General Ken Paxton and GOP donors Tim Dunn and Farris Wilks.
French is a rancher and owns mineral rights.
The race was part of the Republican primary runoff elections in Texas.
The result was reported by Decision Desk HQ and Houston Public Media.
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The White House is building a setup on its South Lawn to host UFC Freedom 250, a mixed martial arts event. This event is planned to happen on President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday.
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UFC Freedom 250 is a mixed martial arts (MMA) event.
The event is produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
The White House South Lawn is being prepared for this event.
The event will take place on President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday.
Construction work has already started on the site for the event.
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Police at the Bondi beach attack were armed only with pistols and faced attackers using rifles, putting officers at risk. New South Wales police plan to create a special armed response team with more officers carrying long guns to better protect the public from similar attacks in the future.
Key Facts
On 14 December, police faced gunmen using rifles while they only had 9mm Glock pistols.
The Bondi attack involved two gunmen shooting people at a Hanukah event, killing 15 people.
Police took almost 8 minutes to stop the attackers, with one officer killing one attacker with a pistol.
After the attack, police planned an Armed Response Command with 250 officers carrying long guns.
This command will patrol places like worship sites, events, protests, and sports games 24/7.
The command was supposed to take two years to set up but will be fully operational in 12 months now.
Around 210 officers will carry long guns; others will work in command and intelligence roles.
Officers with long guns cannot be used for crowd control due to safety reasons.
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The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) removed several negative statements about Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton from its website and now supports him in the upcoming election. This shift follows President Donald Trump’s endorsement of Paxton, who is competing closely against Democrat James Talarico in the Texas Senate race.
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The NRSC deleted multiple past press releases that criticized Ken Paxton.
President Donald Trump endorsed Paxton in the Texas GOP runoff election.
Paxton defeated Senator John Cornyn in the runoff to become the Republican Senate candidate.
Polls show Paxton and Democrat James Talarico are running close in the general election.
Some Republicans, including Cornyn, now support Paxton despite earlier concerns.
Criticisms of Paxton included allegations of mortgage fraud, adultery, and poor performance on conservative issues.
The NRSC replaced the critical statements with endorsements emphasizing Paxton as a strong conservative choice.
Negative content was still online as of May 20 but was removed by late July 2025.
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President Biden has sued the Justice Department to stop the release of about 70 hours of audio and transcripts from interviews he gave to a biographer. These recordings were used in a special counsel investigation into his handling of classified documents.
Key Facts
President Biden filed the lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
The files come from interviews with biographer Mark Zwonitzer for Biden's 2017 memoir.
Biden claims the files are protected from release under the Freedom of Information Act.
The Justice Department planned to release the files with some information removed on June 15, 2026.
Biden declared executive privilege over the recordings after House Republicans sought access.
A special counsel, Robert Hur, investigated Biden's handling of classified documents found at his home and office.
Hur found no evidence to charge Biden with a crime despite retaining classified materials after his vice presidency.
The investigation into Biden overlapped with a separate investigation into President Trump’s handling of classified documents.
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Johnny Garcia won the Democratic primary election for Texas' 35th U.S. House District. This means he will be the Democratic candidate in the upcoming general election for that congressional seat.
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Johnny Garcia participated in the Democratic primary election for Texas' 35th U.S. House District.
He won the Democratic primary, securing the party’s nomination.
The primary election result determines who represents the Democratic Party in the general election.
Texas' 35th district is a voting area that selects a representative for the U.S. House of Representatives.
The article was reported by The Associated Press on May 26, 2026.
This election is part of the process leading to the midterm elections.
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Colin Allred won the Democratic primary election for Texas' 33rd U.S. House District. This means he will be the Democratic candidate in the upcoming general election for that congressional seat.
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Colin Allred competed in the Democratic primary for Texas' 33rd House District.
He won the primary election, securing his spot as the Democratic nominee.
The primary determines which candidate will represent the Democratic Party in the general election.
Texas' 33rd District is a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
The election result was reported on May 26, 2026.
Winning a primary is an important step toward winning the full congressional seat.
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton won the Republican Senate primary runoff against incumbent Senator John Cornyn. The Cook Political Report changed the race rating from "likely Republican" to "lean Republican," indicating the race has become more competitive. Paxton will face Democrat James Talarico in the November election.
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Ken Paxton won 63.8% of the vote in the Republican runoff against John Cornyn, who got 36.2%.
President Donald Trump endorsed Paxton late in the race after not supporting anyone since the March primary.
The Cook Political Report downgraded the Texas Senate race from "likely Republican" to "lean Republican."
Paxton has faced controversies and has been a weak fundraiser, which contributed to the race becoming more competitive.
Democrats aim to gain Senate seats in the November midterms, where Republicans currently hold a 53-47 majority.
Ken Paxton will run against Democrat James Talarico in the general election.
Political analysts think Paxton might still win despite being considered a weaker candidate compared to Cornyn or Talarico.
Both Paxton and Talarico used social media to respond to the runoff results, focusing on the upcoming general election fight.
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Colin Allred won the Democratic runoff election for Texas's 33rd Congressional District, beating U.S. Rep. Julie Johnson. Allred will now compete against the Republican candidate in the November general election.
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Colin Allred and Julie Johnson competed in a runoff because neither got more than 50% in the March 3 primary.
Allred led the March primary with nearly 44% of the votes, Johnson had over 33%.
Both candidates criticized each other’s records during the campaign.
Allred accused Johnson of profiting from stock trades tied to companies he linked to civil rights issues.
Johnson criticized Allred’s past voting record on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Allred said the current administration uses ICE as a political tool against opponents.
Allred highlighted his local ties and success in getting federal funding.
The winner of the runoff will face the Republican nominee in the November election.
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Senator John Cornyn lost the Texas Republican Senate primary runoff to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who was endorsed by President Donald Trump. Paxton’s win makes the general election more competitive, as Democrats see an opportunity to appeal to voters unhappy with Paxton and Trump-aligned politics.
Key Facts
Senator John Cornyn, a long-time Republican incumbent, lost his primary runoff in Texas.
President Donald Trump endorsed Ken Paxton, the Texas Attorney General, who won the Republican nomination.
Paxton has faced multiple controversies, including impeachment battles in Texas.
Texas has traditionally been a safe Republican state, but Paxton’s vulnerabilities may make the race closer.
Democratic nominee James Talarico may attract progressives, moderates, independents, and some Republicans.
Trump has previously backed controversial candidates who lost in general elections in other states.
Cornyn’s defeat reflects Trump’s strong influence within the current Republican Party.
Democrats see a chance to win a Senate seat in Texas, which has been difficult in past elections.
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