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Ed Markey, the current Democratic senator from Massachusetts, won the Democratic Senate primary against a younger moderate opponent. This result shows strong support for progressive policies among Massachusetts Democratic voters.
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Ed Markey is the incumbent Democratic senator in Massachusetts.
He faced a younger moderate challenger in the Democratic primary.
Markey won the primary by a clear margin.
The victory highlights a win for progressive political views in the state.
The contest was closely watched as a sign of support within the Democratic Party.
Massachusetts voters preferred the more progressive candidate over a moderate.
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Eyad Shadid, a Palestinian Australian man, is suing New South Wales police for allegedly punching him and falsely imprisoning him during a protest against Israeli President Isaac Herzog. He says police attacked him while he tried to stop them from disturbing Muslim men praying and that false accusations were made against him.
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Eyad Shadid attended an anti-Herzog protest near Sydney Town Hall on 9 February.
Shadid says police assaulted him when he told officers to stop disturbing Muslim men praying.
He claims Officer Daniel Stewart dragged him to the ground, punched his face, twisted his wrist, and another officer kneeled on his head.
Shadid was handcuffed, arrested, and charged with failing to comply with police and resisting arrest.
The charges against Shadid and several other protesters were later dropped.
Shadid alleges police made false statements to justify their actions and hid information about the prayer group.
NSW Police admitted the prayer was authorized but said officers were not informed, and the Police Commissioner apologized for any offense.
Shadid seeks damages for assault, false imprisonment, and malicious prosecution, stating he was targeted for peacefully protesting.
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A new mother shares her experience of frequently being asked personal questions about breastfeeding after giving birth. She explains that while she expected questions about her baby and motherhood, she was surprised and sometimes uncomfortable with how often people asked about her body.
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The writer is a 34-year-old new mom living in New York City with a 14-month-old child.
People commonly ask new mothers questions about breastfeeding and their bodies after childbirth.
The author was prepared for general questions about motherhood but not for questions focused on her breasts.
She initially planned to try breastfeeding but was open to using formula if breastfeeding didn’t work or wasn’t right for her.
The article comes from a personal blog series called Mildly Maternal: Diary of a Work In Progress Mom.
The author wanted to keep her approach to motherhood flexible to maintain her mental and physical health.
She preferred to avoid strict parenting rules and instead do what works best for her and her baby.
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The article suggests that if Republicans want to win an election focused on President Donald Trump's time in office, they should limit his media appearances and access to social media. The idea is that President Trump's communication style may be a challenge for the party's messaging.
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The article discusses Republican election strategy related to President Donald Trump.
It suggests reducing President Trump's public presence during campaigns.
It recommends limiting President Trump's use of social media, such as his phone.
The focus is on elections that are seen as a vote on President Trump's presidency.
The core message is about managing how the party presents itself to voters.
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The jury in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, accused of killing her three children, continued to discuss their verdict after four days without agreement. The judge asked the jurors to keep working to reach a unanimous decision, which is needed to convict or acquit.
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Lindsay Clancy is on trial for the murder of her three children in Massachusetts.
The jury has been deliberating for five days but has not yet reached a unanimous decision.
A unanimous verdict means all jurors must agree on guilt or innocence.
On the fourth day, the jury told the judge they were deadlocked and could not agree.
The judge encouraged the jurors to keep trying to reach an agreement.
After being individually sworn in and questioned briefly, jurors returned to deliberations.
The jury asked to end deliberations early at 3:30 p.m. on the fifth day.
The trial involves sensitive topics, including discussion of suicide.
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Pete Hegseth, the US Secretary of Defense, posted a photo mocking members of a Canadian youth cadet program, which caused criticism in both Canada and the US. The photo showed teenagers in a training camp, not active military soldiers, and many officials called Hegseth’s post disrespectful and inappropriate.
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Pete Hegseth shared a photo of Canadian cadet program members with a mocking caption on social media.
The cadet program involves teenagers learning skills at a military training center but they are not part of Canada’s active military.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and British Columbia Premier David Eby criticized the post.
The Army Cadet League of Canada called the post online harassment targeting youth.
US politicians, including Democrat Ruben Gallego and former Republican Adam Kinzinger, also condemned Hegseth’s comments.
The Pentagon defended Hegseth by saying the post speaks for itself.
Hegseth is under pressure due to internal military issues and clashes with Army Chief Dan Driscoll, who recently resigned.
The incident happened amid broader US-Canada tensions during a trade dispute under President Trump’s administration.
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The jury in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial in Massachusetts resumed discussions after saying they could not agree on a verdict. Clancy is accused of killing her three young children, and jurors can decide on several options, including different levels of murder, manslaughter, or not guilty by reason of insanity.
Key Facts
The jury has been deliberating for more than 23 hours over five days in Plymouth Superior Court.
Lindsay Clancy faces first-degree murder charges for the deaths of her three children in January 2023.
Jurors can choose from five verdict options: not guilty, not guilty by reason of insanity, first-degree murder, second-degree murder, or manslaughter.
If the jury cannot reach a unanimous decision, there could be a mistrial.
Clancy’s attorney says she was not responsible due to overmedication and postpartum psychosis, while prosecutors claim she planned the killings.
A woman was arrested for allegedly filming jurors outside the court and was charged with intimidation of jurors; she pleaded not guilty.
If found not guilty by reason of insanity, Clancy would stay in a state hospital with ongoing case reviews.
The trial reflects ongoing legal challenges involving mental health and criminal responsibility.
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Dawn Light, a 56-year-old Massachusetts woman, was arrested for filming jurors during the Lindsay Clancy triple-murder trial, which violated a court order. She was charged with intimidating jurors and released with restrictions to stay away from the courthouse and not share any images.
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Dawn Light was caught filming jurors leaving the Plymouth Superior Court during deliberations in a murder trial.
The judge had banned any photographing or recording of jurors.
Prosecutors said videos on Light's phone showed jurors leaving, contradicting her claim she was filming only Lindsay Clancy.
Light was charged with intimidating jurors and released on personal recognizance with court orders.
She lives in Sutton, Massachusetts, and has owned several properties in three states.
Light previously worked as a registered nurse, but her license expired in 2022.
She is connected to a siding company and multiple real estate companies.
Her husband, Paul Light, attended court with her and has business ties in Massachusetts and Florida.
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The U.S. Mint started selling gold-colored $1 coins that feature President Donald Trump's face. These coins are priced between $1.55 and $2.44 and celebrate the USA’s 250th anniversary.
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The $1 coins show President Trump’s portrait on one side and the presidential seal on the other.
The coins include inscriptions like "Liberty," "In God We Trust," and "1776 ~ 2026."
Prices vary by quantity: a roll of 25 coins costs $61, a bag of 100 costs $154.50.
The coins are gold-colored but made mostly of copper and other metals; they contain no real gold.
The coins are legal money but are mainly sold as collectible items.
This special coin release celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States.
US law normally only allows images of deceased people on money, but a 2020 law permits new designs for this anniversary.
Some coins will have a special "July 4th" mark and are randomly included in sales.
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The U.S. House of Representatives resumed sessions this week after a break that started in July. Members returned on Monday night. The Senate is still on break and will come back on September 14.
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The House of Representatives took a summer break starting in July.
House members returned to work at the Capitol on Monday night.
The Senate's summer recess began later than the House's.
The Senate is expected to return to session on September 14.
This is the first time the House has met since its summer break.
The return marks a new start for lawmakers to address business in Congress.
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The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., will remove a large sculpture called "Blue" from its grounds. The sculpture was donated in 2019, and the removal is part of changes happening at the center during President Donald Trump's current term.
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The Kennedy Center is located in Washington, D.C.
A 24-foot tall aluminum sculpture named "Blue" will be taken down on Wednesday.
The sculpture was donated to the center in 2019.
The removal is happening while President Donald Trump is in his second term.
The Kennedy Center is known for performing arts events.
The decision is part of broader changes occurring at the center.
This sculpture has been a notable landmark since its installation.
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The Trump administration admitted mostly white South African refugees in 2025-2026, while canceling protections for many Haitians. It increased financial support for white refugees but cut aid and protections for Black and brown immigrants, continuing longstanding racial inequalities in U.S. refugee and welfare policies.
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In fiscal year 2025-2026, nearly all refugees admitted through resettlement were white South Africans, except for three from Afghanistan.
The administration canceled Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 350,000 Haitians and detained many of them under harsh conditions.
Refugees generally receive cash assistance in the U.S. based on humanitarian need, but this help has often been too low to prevent poverty.
The Trump administration doubled the initial cash support for refugees to $4,500 per person, mainly benefiting white South African refugees.
Historically, refugee support and social welfare in the U.S. have been racially unequal, favoring white immigrants over Black and brown people.
Welfare reforms since the 1980s shifted focus to “self-sufficiency,” putting responsibility for poverty on individuals instead of systemic issues like racism or economic inequality.
The 1996 welfare law cut benefits for most immigrants except refugees and asylum seekers, restricting financial support based on immigration status.
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Tiger Woods appeared in court in Florida to reduce DUI charges after a plea deal. He accepted a five-year suspension of his driving license and a $1,000 fine following a rollover crash in March.
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Tiger Woods was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) after a car crash in Florida.
The crash happened in March and involved Woods rolling over his vehicle.
Woods passed a breathalyzer test but refused further drug testing.
He agreed to a plea deal with prosecutors in Martin County, Florida.
The deal includes a five-year suspension of his driving license.
He will pay a $1,000 fine as part of the plea agreement.
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Leading U.S. medical groups have released updated recommendations for flu and COVID-19 vaccines this fall to reduce public confusion. They encourage almost everyone over 6 months old to get vaccinated, especially older adults, pregnant women, young children, and people with certain health conditions.
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New flu and COVID-19 vaccines for this fall have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Doctors’ groups like the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Medical Association provided clear vaccination guidelines to help people understand who should get vaccinated.
Almost everyone aged 6 months and older is recommended to get a flu vaccine.
People 65 and older, pregnant women, young kids, and those with chronic health issues are at higher risk and strongly advised to get vaccinated.
Recent flu seasons saw many child deaths mostly among unvaccinated children.
Flu vaccines reduce severe illness, with studies showing a 31% drop in hospitalizations among older adults.
Enhanced flu vaccines are available for seniors, but they should get vaccinated without delay even if these specific vaccines are not available.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has not yet issued new fall vaccine guidance due to ongoing administrative changes and legal issues.
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Tiger Woods pleaded no contest to reckless driving in Florida after a crash where he was accused of DUI but the DUI charge was dropped. He agreed to a five-year license suspension and a $1,000 fine, and the case was difficult to prove because of unclear drug impairment.
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Tiger Woods pleaded no contest to reckless driving in a Florida DUI case.
The DUI charge was dropped due to insufficient proof of impairment from drugs.
Woods’ car rolled over after hitting a truck on a road with a 30 mph speed limit.
He agreed to a five-year suspension of his driver’s license and a $1,000 fine.
Woods refused a urine test but passed a Breathalyzer with zero alcohol.
Prescription painkillers, including hydrocodone, were found in his possession.
Prosecutors said proving drug impairment was hard because Woods had a tolerance.
Woods has a history of accidents and past injuries that could explain some behavior.
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said she probably would not date someone with conservative political views because she values sharing similar beliefs in a relationship. She made this comment during a brief conversation with a reporter on Capitol Hill.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a U.S. Representative from New York and a Democrat.
She was asked if she would date a conservative person.
She responded that she probably would not.
She explained that having shared values is important in a relationship.
Her answer came during an informal interview on Capitol Hill.
She did not criticize people who choose to date conservatives, just stated her own preference.
The exchange was lighthearted and brief.
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President Trump issued an order to rename Lake Ontario to "Lake America" and introduced new tariffs on Canadian goods. Most Americans oppose the lake’s name change and the tariffs, according to recent polls.
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Over 60% of Americans oppose renaming Lake Ontario to "Lake America."
More Republicans oppose the name change (43%) than support it (33%).
A large majority of Democrats (84%) and independents (65%) also oppose the name change.
Apple and Google changed their maps for U.S. users to reflect the new name after Trump’s request.
57% of Americans oppose the new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, with more Democrats and independents against the tariffs.
Canada plans to retaliate against the U.S. tariffs on about $20 billion of its goods.
Nearly half of Americans blame the U.S. more than Canada for the trade conflict.
Only 4% of Americans think the trade conflict will improve their personal finances.
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The Dallas Police Department is turning off over 300 Flock automated license plate reader cameras. This change follows Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s order to stop state funding for the camera network.
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Dallas Police will disable 321 Flock cameras by September 15.
These cameras are automated license plate readers, which scan car plates.
The shutdown is due to a pause in state funding ordered by Governor Abbott.
The cameras were partly paid for by state funds.
The decision impacts the roadside camera system used in Dallas.
The police department announced this action on a Tuesday.
The pause in funding affects multiple state agencies using the system.
The city will cancel the camera service from the company Flock.
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This Labor Day weekend, many Americans are expected to travel by car or plane, with top destinations including Seattle, Orlando, and Boston. Gas prices are predicted to reach an average of $4.03 per gallon, which would be the highest ever for Labor Day.
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The average gas price for Labor Day is forecasted to be $4.03 per gallon, higher than last year's $3.19.
The Transportation Security Administration expects to screen over 17 million air travelers between September 3 and 9.
United Airlines plans for about 3.4 million passengers over Labor Day, about 300,000 more than last year.
American Airlines expects more than 3.5 million travelers during the same period.
The busiest travel days for United Airlines are expected to be September 4 and September 7.
The largest rush on roads will be Thursday afternoon and Friday daytime, with traffic worst between 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. during those days.
On Labor Day Monday, the worst traffic is expected between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Top U.S. travel destinations for Labor Day include Seattle, Orlando, Boston, Denver, and New York City.
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Wildfires in eastern Washington forced many families to evacuate and lose their homes, including many school children and staff. Spokane public schools worked with nonprofits and local groups to quickly provide free day camps and support centers, giving children a safe place and their families much-needed help during this time.
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The wildfires began in early August in eastern Washington and caused 60,000 people to evacuate.
About 920 buildings were destroyed by the fires.
Spokane public schools reported 169 students and 38 staff lost their homes; an additional 20 students in the nearby Nine Mile Falls district were also affected.
Within a day of the fire, Spokane schools started free day camps for children of fire survivors.
The camps are part of a practice called "education in emergencies," which provides children with routine and safety during disasters.
Project:Camp, a nonprofit that creates free camps after disasters, helped serve hundreds of kids in Spokane.
The schools also opened resource centers offering food, toiletries, and insurance help.
School staff volunteered to supervise children, and meals were provided through the summer lunch program.
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