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In New York, a Democratic primary for a U.S. House seat has become a test between two groups in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is backing fellow democratic socialists, while President Donald Trump is supporting candidates in a South Carolina runoff after his earlier choices lost primaries. Voters are also casting ballots in primaries in Maryland, New York, South Carolina, and Utah.
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A Democratic primary in Manhattan has turned into a contest between different AI industry factions.
Alex Bores, a New York Assemblyman and former Palantir employee, supports strong AI regulations based on a bill he helped propose.
This AI regulation bill faced some opposition from the AI industry.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is using his influence to support democratic socialist candidates.
President Donald Trump endorsed two candidates in a South Carolina runoff after his earlier chosen candidates lost primaries.
Primary elections are also taking place in Maryland, New York, South Carolina, and Utah on Tuesday.
The outcome in Manhattan is seen as a sign of support for candidates who want to regulate AI closely.
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Eight Americans who were quarantined in Nebraska for six weeks after being exposed to a hantavirus on a cruise ship were released. The quarantine was ordered by the US Health and Human Services department to prevent the virus’s spread, although some criticized the detention as unnecessary.
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The eight Americans were quarantined after exposure to the Andes strain of hantavirus on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
Three people died and 13 cases were identified on the ship, leading to a quarantine in Omaha, Nebraska.
The US Health and Human Services department ended the 42-day isolation period on Monday.
One passenger, Angela Perryman, claimed she was detained against her will and called the quarantine a political stunt.
The quarantine order was issued by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., overruling CDC advice for self-quarantine at home.
Health law experts said the forced quarantine could set a dangerous legal precedent and may be unconstitutional.
No Americans quarantined in Nebraska showed signs of infection during the isolation.
The Andes hantavirus can spread between humans and symptoms may take up to 42 days to appear.
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The U.S. Justice Department will appeal a judge’s decision to dismiss human trafficking charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia. The judge had ruled the case was vindictive, but the government disagrees and wants the case to continue.
Key Facts
Kilmar Abrego Garcia faced federal human trafficking charges.
A federal judge, Waverly Crenshaw, dismissed the case.
The judge said the case was vindictive against Abrego Garcia.
Abrego Garcia was mistakenly deported to a large prison in El Salvador.
The Justice Department disagrees with the dismissal and will appeal it.
The appeal will ask a higher court to review the dismissal decision.
The case involves questions about how Abrego Garcia was treated after deportation.
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Ofsted, the UK education regulator, has issued a compliance notice to Bright Horizons, a large nursery chain with 247 nurseries, for serious weaknesses in child safeguarding and leadership. Following concerns from a serious safeguarding incident, Bright Horizons must improve its policies and management by August 1 or face potential penalties.
Key Facts
Bright Horizons runs 247 nurseries in England.
Ofsted found significant problems in safeguarding leadership, governance, and practices during checks from October 2025 to June.
A serious safeguarding incident last September prompted the investigation.
Ofsted carried out 172 inspections, finding breaches in 75 nurseries.
One nursery in north-west London, linked to a staff member who committed 56 sexual offences, closed in May 2025.
Parents of children at the affected nursery are seeking a judicial review.
Bright Horizons must improve safeguarding policies and staff procedures by August 1, 2026.
If Bright Horizons fails to improve, Ofsted may cancel or restrict its nursery registrations.
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Experts say that with the government divided between different political parties, it may be very hard to closely watch and check the actions of the executive branch. This situation could make it difficult to hold the government accountable.
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The term "divided government" means different parties control different parts of the government.
Oversight refers to the checking and monitoring of the executive branch’s work.
A divided government may cause disagreements that block effective oversight.
Lack of oversight can reduce accountability of government leaders.
Political climate affects how well government branches work together.
Congress usually provides this oversight of the executive branch.
Current divisions may lead to a "storm" or many conflicts over oversight.
Effective oversight is important for transparent and fair government.
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Investigators believe that two ransom notes sent to Nancy Guthrie’s family were written by the person or group who kidnapped her. The first note asked for millions in bitcoin as ransom, while the second note said Nancy Guthrie had died but not on purpose.
Key Facts
Nancy Guthrie was kidnapped.
Two ransom notes were sent to her family.
Investigators think the notes came from the kidnapper or kidnappers.
The first note demanded millions in bitcoin, a type of digital money.
The second note claimed Nancy Guthrie had died accidentally.
The information comes from sources who saw the notes.
CBS News reporter Bradley Blackburn is covering the story.
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Photos show that President Trump’s name has been removed from a part of the Kennedy Center building. The pictures were shared by an activist group called Hands Off the Arts and reported by The Washington Post.
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President Trump’s name was previously on the Kennedy Center building.
New photos reveal that his name has now been taken off.
The images were obtained by the activist group Hands Off the Arts.
The Washington Post published these photos and the report on Monday night.
The removal happened sometime during the previous week before the report.
The Kennedy Center is a well-known arts venue in the United States.
The story focuses on a physical change to the building’s display related to President Trump.
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A federal report found that the 2021 Surfside condominium in Florida started to fail about three weeks before it completely collapsed. The failure began when two connections between the garage columns and the pool deck broke. This collapse caused the deaths of 98 people.
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The Surfside condo collapse happened in 2021 in Florida.
The collapse resulted in 98 deaths.
A federal report investigated the cause of the collapse.
The report says the building started to fail three weeks before it fell.
The initial failure involved two connections between garage columns and the pool deck.
The structural problems were detected too late to prevent the disaster.
The report aims to help improve building safety to avoid future tragedies.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has supported several candidates in important local primary elections. The results of these races will reveal how much influence Mayor Mamdani has in local politics.
Key Facts
Zohran Mamdani is the Mayor of New York City.
He has endorsed multiple candidates in local primary elections.
These primary elections are important contests in New York.
The election outcomes will show how strong Mamdani’s political influence is.
The article also mentions key races occurring across the United States.
CBS News reporter Fin Gómez is covering the latest updates.
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Leaders of the nationalist group Raise the Colours agreed not to put St George’s flags on Oxfordshire council property after the council asked a court to stop the campaign. The group will also not encourage others to hang flags or block workers from taking them down.
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Raise the Colours started putting up England flags on lampposts in August last year.
The council asked the high court for an order to stop the group from attaching flags to public structures.
Three leaders—Ryan Bridge, Ben Cullen, and Trudy Wells—agreed in court not to put up flags on council property or urge others to do so.
A fourth leader, Kevin Good, agreed separately to stop involvement with the flags in Oxfordshire.
The council accused the group of repeatedly putting up flags illegally and ignoring requests to stop.
Council staff said they faced harassment and intimidation while removing flags.
The court allowed roping off flags on private property but not on public property like lampposts.
The leaders signed a promise to follow the court’s order.
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Reporters Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan wrote a new book, Regime Change, about President Donald Trump’s second term. They describe the secretive nature of his administration, especially concerning his health, and how few people know details about it. The book also reveals challenges the authors faced in getting important documents and information about the White House.
Key Facts
The book Regime Change focuses on President Trump’s second term in office.
President Trump’s health is kept very private, with few details released since around 2018.
His advisers limit information about his medical conditions to avoid showing any weakness.
The authors found it difficult to access White House documents and information, including key agreements like one with Iran.
Reporters describe the White House as a small, secretive group that rarely shares inside information.
The book includes details about the Situation Room's discussions on the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.
President Trump has been observed with bruises and swollen ankles, and his physical condition has attracted global attention.
The reporters discovered the chaotic and private nature of the White House environment during this term.
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President Donald Trump defended a new deal with Iran that may lift some U.S. sanctions and allow Iran to buy American food and medicine. He said the money released will be held in a special account controlled by the U.S. and used only for humanitarian goods.
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The U.S. reached an agreement with Iran involving sanctions relief.
Sanctions relief means some restrictions on Iran’s economy may be lifted.
Iran will be able to buy food and medical supplies from the U.S.
The money released by the U.S. Treasury will go into an escrow account.
An escrow account is a special bank account controlled by a third party—in this case, the U.S.
The funds in escrow can only be used for food and medicine, not other purposes.
The deal also involves reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global oil transport.
President Trump publicly supported this agreement on Tuesday.
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The Senate Banking Committee is holding a hearing to discuss the rising cost of living in the United States. Experts will give testimony about how inflation and higher prices, including gas costs affected by tensions with Iran, are impacting Americans before the upcoming midterm elections.
Key Facts
The Senate Banking Committee is meeting to talk about affordability.
Cost-of-living concerns are increasing across the U.S.
Inflation is currently at 4.2 percent, the highest it has been recently.
Gas prices have risen partly due to the war in Iran.
These economic issues are causing worry among voters.
The hearing is taking place ahead of the midterm elections.
Experts are testifying to explain the causes and effects of rising costs.
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The Supreme Court will release its decisions on several important cases on Tuesday morning before taking its summer break. On the same day, primary elections are happening in New York, Maryland, Utah, and runoff primaries in South Carolina.
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The Supreme Court plans to announce its rulings on Tuesday morning.
These decisions will cover several major cases.
The Court will start its summer recess after these rulings.
New York, Maryland, and Utah are holding primary elections on Tuesday.
South Carolina is holding runoff primary elections on the same day.
Primaries help decide which candidates will run in the general election.
These events are closely watched as important parts of the U.S. political process.
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President Donald Trump said that vandals damaged the Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. However, he has not provided any proof to support this claim. The Reflecting Pool is planned to be drained soon for repairs.
Key Facts
President Trump claimed vandals caused damage to the Reflecting Pool.
He mentioned that the vandals used a knife on the pool.
No evidence has been shared by President Trump to back up his statement.
The Reflecting Pool is a well-known landmark in Washington, D.C.
Authorities plan to drain the Reflecting Pool to carry out repairs.
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Airline experts and officials, including former New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu, testified before a Senate committee about air safety. They discussed recent near misses and accidents, noting problems like old technology and too few air traffic controllers.
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A Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee held a hearing on air safety.
The hearing focused on recent aviation accidents and close calls.
Witnesses included former New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu.
Experts pointed to outdated technology as a safety issue in the air traffic system.
Staffing shortages in air traffic control were identified as another problem.
The discussions aimed to address ways to improve the safety of air travel.
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The U.S. Supreme Court sent the case of social media influencer Ashley Grayson back to a lower court for further review because of legal issues with the use of a FaceTime recording. Grayson was convicted in 2024 for trying to hire people to murder a rival influencer and others who posted negative online reviews about her.
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Ashley Grayson was convicted and sentenced to 10 years in prison in 2024 for a murder-for-hire plot.
She tried to hire a couple to kill a rival influencer, an ex-boyfriend, and another woman who posted negative reviews.
The government agreed that a FaceTime call recording used as evidence was illegal under the Federal Wiretap Act.
The Supreme Court vacated (cancelled) the previous court ruling and sent the case back for more consideration.
Justice Samuel Alito disagreed and said the error with the FaceTime recording was harmless because there was plenty of other evidence.
Evidence included a call Grayson made to the FBI where she described the murder plan and admitted guilt.
Grayson offered at least $20,000 for each killing and added $5,000 to speed up one murder.
The alleged murder targets were connected to online business disputes and negative social media posts about Grayson.
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A federal judge blocked a policy supported by President Trump’s administration that tried to stop people using SNAP benefits to buy soda and sugary foods. The court said the USDA cannot remove certain food types from SNAP rules, affecting programs in many states and millions of SNAP recipients.
Key Facts
A federal judge ruled against a policy banning soda and sugary products from being purchased with SNAP benefits.
The judge said Congress did not allow the USDA to change what foods can be bought with SNAP.
The ruling stops pilot programs in 23 states, impacting about 13.5 million SNAP recipients.
SNAP benefits usually cover almost all food and drinks, except alcohol, tobacco, and hot prepared foods.
The ban was part of a health effort to reduce obesity and diabetes linked to sugary products.
The lawsuit was filed by SNAP recipients in five states: Colorado, Iowa, Nebraska, Tennessee, and West Virginia.
Some states had already started these programs or planned to begin soon before the ruling.
The National Center for Law and Economic Justice, representing the plaintiffs, praised the court decision.
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The article argues that Todd Blanche should not be confirmed as attorney general. It states that his confirmation would go against the principle of equal justice under the law.
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The article opposes Todd Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general.
It claims Blanche’s confirmation would harm equal justice under the law.
The phrase "equal justice under law" means fair treatment for everyone in the legal system.
No additional reasons or details are given in the article.
The focus is on Justice and legal fairness in the United States.
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Peter Murrell, former chief executive of the Scottish National Party (SNP), was sentenced to five years and three months in prison for stealing over £400,000 from the party. He used the money to buy personal items like cars and household goods. The judge said the crime was planned and dishonest, but Murrell showed remorse.
Key Facts
Murrell stole £400,310.65 from the SNP between 2010 and 2022.
He used party funds to buy cars, a motorhome, kitchen items, and toiletries.
Police started investigating after concerns about missing money raised for an independence campaign.
Murrell used fake invoices and bank transfers to hide his theft.
He pleaded guilty and was sentenced on 22 June 2026, with the sentence starting from 25 May 2026.
The judge said the crime was deliberate and had no clear reason but accepted Murrell’s remorse.
Murrell can apply for parole after serving about half his sentence, around two years and seven months.
Murrell is estranged from Nicola Sturgeon, former SNP leader, who said she did not know about the theft.
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