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The article describes how young people leaving the care system in the UK, like Poppie and Mackenzie, benefit from a government-supported program that helps them build meaningful relationships with trusted adults or family members. The program provides coordinators who help reconnect these young people with supportive individuals to ease their transition to adulthood.
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Poppie was placed in care at 10 and later lived in a children’s home until she turned 18.
She now has a close relationship with Brigitte Marshall and her family, who were her support workers.
The Finding Family programme gives young people coordinators to help build bonds with family or trusted adults.
Mackenzie, who spent six years in care, reconnected with family through the help of his coordinator.
The Department for Education funds 25 local areas to employ coordinators for this purpose.
Young people in the pilot program made nearly two meaningful new relationships on average.
More than one-third of participants reconnected with family members.
This support is not yet available everywhere, and some local councils or charities provide similar help independently.
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President Donald Trump announced he will nominate Todd Blanche as the permanent U.S. attorney general. Blanche has been acting in the role since April and is known for supporting Trump’s agenda in the Justice Department.
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Todd Blanche is currently the acting attorney general and former personal lawyer to President Trump.
President Trump plans to formally nominate Blanche to be attorney general.
Blanche became acting attorney general after Pam Bondi was fired in April.
He moved quickly to investigate people seen as opponents of President Trump.
Blanche proposed a $1.8 billion fund to pay allies who say they were unfairly targeted politically, but the plan was dropped after criticism.
Some Democrats and Republicans oppose Blanche, worried he acts more like Trump’s personal lawyer than a neutral official.
Blanche appointed Joseph diGenova to investigate if officials tried to harm Trump over the past decade.
He denies politicizing the Justice Department and says his goal is to fix past abuses from the Biden administration.
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President Donald Trump announced he plans to nominate Todd Blanche as the permanent Attorney General. Blanche has been the acting Attorney General since April and was previously Trump's personal lawyer. His nomination must be approved by the Senate.
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Todd Blanche has served as acting Attorney General since April after Pam Bondi was dismissed.
Blanche was formerly a federal prosecutor and President Trump's personal defense attorney.
President Trump announced his intention to make Blanche the permanent Attorney General.
The nomination requires confirmation from the U.S. Senate, where Republicans have a slim majority.
Blanche has faced criticism for a proposed $1.8 billion fund aimed at compensating those unfairly targeted by the government.
The fund proposal met legal challenges and bipartisan criticism, leading to a court order blocking it temporarily.
Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Blanche is not qualified for the job and accused him of acting mainly as Trump’s lawyer rather than serving the public interest.
The White House had not yet commented on the nomination at the time of the report.
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England’s exam regulator, Ofqual, warns that new smart devices like smartglasses and hidden earpieces could make cheating in exams worse. Ofqual is also reviewing how to prevent the use of AI tools in student coursework for GCSEs and A-levels.
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Ofqual is the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation in England.
Smartglasses can show text inside the lens visible only to the wearer, raising cheating concerns.
Cheating using mobile phones and smartwatches in exams has increased, with 2,225 cases recorded last summer.
New devices like invisible earpieces and internet-connected gadgets are being advertised to students.
Cheating can lead to grades that do not accurately reflect a student’s knowledge or skills.
A report from House Oversight Democrats says that ending the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) caused about 600,000 deaths that could have been avoided. The report also says this decision made it harder to fight the latest Ebola outbreak and allowed U.S. rivals to gain influence in developing countries.
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The report was released by House Oversight Democrats.
It criticizes the Trump administration for ending USAID.
About 600,000 deaths are described as "entirely preventable" due to this decision.
The closure made global response to the recent Ebola outbreak weaker.
U.S. adversaries increased their influence in developing nations after USAID ended.
USAID was a key agency providing development aid and help for health emergencies.
The report was issued on a Thursday (specific date not provided).
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Three people were shot after a high school graduation ceremony at Sem Yeto High School held on the Fairfield High School campus in Fairfield, California. Police are investigating the shooting, but no suspect description or details about the victims’ conditions have been released.
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The shooting occurred Wednesday night at Schafer Stadium on Fairfield High’s campus.
The event was Sem Yeto High School’s graduation ceremony, a continuation high school sharing the campus with Fairfield High.
Three people were shot after the graduation ceremony had ended.
Fairfield police and the Solano County Sheriff’s Office are investigating.
The mayor of nearby Suisun City confirmed the shooting and said police are searching for the shooter.
No information has been provided about the ages or conditions of the victims.
No suspect description is available at this time.
Officials asked anyone with information to contact Fairfield police.
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A parasite called the New World Screwworm has been found in Texas cattle for the first time since 1966. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is working with Texas officials to control its spread by creating quarantine zones and releasing sterile flies to stop reproduction.
Key Facts
The New World Screwworm is a parasite that feeds on warm-blooded animals by laying eggs in open wounds.
When eggs hatch, larvae eat living flesh and can kill animals if untreated.
The parasite was found in a three-week-old calf near La Pryor, Texas, about 30 miles from the US-Mexico border.
This is the first case in the US in 60 years; the parasite has been spreading in Mexico for the past year.
The USDA and Texas authorities set up a 20 km (12.4 miles) quarantine zone to detect and stop spread.
Millions of sterile flies will be released; sterile females mate once and lay unfertile eggs, reducing screwworm numbers.
The USDA says it delayed the parasite's arrival by about a year through efforts in Central America and Mexico.
Texas Agriculture Commissioner criticized the USDA for moving slowly and relying only on sterile fly releases.
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Bruce Lehrmann, a former political staffer, is involved in a court case about a diary seized from his home that allegedly contains classified information. He is suing government officials for legal funding to fight corruption allegations and disputes the way the investigation is being handled.
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Bruce Lehrmann’s diary was taken by officials investigating corruption claims.
The government says the diary contains eight pages of classified information related to French submarines.
Lehrmann wants the diary returned after the classified parts are cleared or removed.
Lehrmann denies corruption allegations and is seeking legal funding from the government to defend himself.
He also claims the police raids and secret hearings violated his rights.
Lehrmann is accused of taking secret documents from a former defence minister’s office in 2019.
He faces separate allegations of sexual assault, which courts have previously ruled against him on the balance of probabilities.
The anti-corruption commissioner, Paul Brereton, will retire soon after three years in the role.
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Some Democratic lawmakers are asking for an explanation after reports said a White House official helped approve a $620 million Pentagon loan. The loan was given to a company connected to President Donald Trump’s oldest son.
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A White House official reportedly intervened in approving a $620 million Pentagon loan.
The loan went to a company linked to President Donald Trump’s eldest son.
Democratic lawmakers are requesting a full explanation about this case.
They call the reported actions an example of corruption during President Trump’s administration.
The issue raises questions about possible misuse of power in the White House.
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President Donald Trump plans to nominate Todd Blanche as the permanent attorney general. Blanche has been acting attorney general since April after Trump fired Pam Bondi and was previously the deputy attorney general.
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Todd Blanche has been acting attorney general since April.
President Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi in April.
Blanche served as deputy attorney general before becoming acting attorney general.
Blanche was one of President Trump’s personal defense lawyers previously.
Trump indicated he has no other candidates for attorney general.
The Senate must confirm Blanche to make his role permanent.
Blanche was confirmed as deputy attorney general by a 52-46 party-line Senate vote last year.
CBS News reached out to the Justice Department for comment.
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Ohio State University agreed to pay about $100 million to settle lawsuits from hundreds of former student athletes who said they were sexually abused by a doctor at the school decades ago. The doctor worked at Ohio State from 1978 to 1998, and the university had faced legal battles over its failure to stop the abuse.
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Ohio State reached a preliminary agreement to pay around $100 million to victims of Dr. Richard Strauss.
Strauss worked as a doctor at Ohio State from 1978 until 1998 and also ran a clinic outside campus.
Over 280 survivors had pending claims in court; the settlement covers nearly all of them.
The university had previously settled with 317 survivors for more than $61 million.
An independent report found that Ohio State staff knew about complaints against Strauss as early as 1979 but took little action.
Some victims were former NFL players.
Survivors described feelings of vulnerability and lack of support when reporting the abuse.
Ohio State’s president said the survivors remain part of the school community and that finalizing the settlement is an important step.
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Jill Biden responded to criticism from a Democrat who worked in President Joe Biden’s administration about her new memoir. She encouraged critics to speak directly with her instead of making public comments.
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Jill Biden is the current First Lady of the United States.
She released a new memoir that has drawn some criticism.
At least one Democrat who worked for President Biden’s administration expressed concern about the book.
The criticism suggested the book might cause difficult discussions within the Democratic Party.
Jill Biden addressed the criticism publicly and invited critics to talk to her directly.
She spoke in front of a full audience while responding to the issue.
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President Donald Trump plans to officially nominate Todd Blanche as the U.S. Attorney General soon. Blanche is currently the acting Attorney General and previously served as Trump's personal lawyer and deputy attorney general.
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President Trump announced his intent to nominate Todd Blanche during a dinner event.
Blanche serves as the acting Attorney General at the Department of Justice.
He once worked as President Trump's personal attorney.
Before becoming acting Attorney General, Blanche was the deputy attorney general.
Blanche took the acting role after Pam Bondi left the position.
No official nomination has been made public yet, but it could come soon.
The nomination still needs President Trump's formal announcement to be final.
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The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) asked a federal judge to consider punishing prosecutors after the Justice Department shared an unsigned and unofficial draft of a new indictment against the SPLC with the media. The SPLC claims this broke federal rules meant to keep grand jury matters secret and could unfairly harm their reputation.
Key Facts
The Justice Department obtained a new indictment against the SPLC with additional allegations about misuse of donations related to hate groups.
The charges remain the same: wire fraud, bank fraud, and conspiracy to commit money laundering.
An unsigned, unstamped draft of the indictment was shared with news reporters before it was officially filed or shown to SPLC lawyers.
Sharing this draft allegedly breaks grand jury secrecy rules which protect sensitive case information.
The draft document shared contained hidden details such as who wrote and last edited it.
Some wording in the draft was different from the final official indictment.
SPLC lawyers said this early leak could create a one-sided story in the media that the SPLC cannot properly respond to yet.
The lead prosecutor was unsure why the draft was leaked and said they needed to look into it.
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California held its 2026 primary elections on June 2 using a top-two system where the two candidates with the most votes move to the November general election. Key races included the governor’s race, the Los Angeles mayoral race, and several congressional contests shaped by a new redistricting law called Proposition 50.
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California uses a top-two primary system that advances the top two vote-getters to the general election, regardless of political party.
The main governor’s race features former Fox News host Steve Hilton, ex-Health Secretary Xavier Becerra, and billionaire Tom Steyer as leading candidates.
Incumbent Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is set to advance to the November election amid criticism over her handling of a major fire.
LA mayoral challengers include Spencer Pratt, a reality TV star who lost his home in the fire, and city council member Nithya Raman.
Proposition 50, passed by California voters, reshaped several U.S. House districts to favor Democrats ahead of the 2026 midterms.
In the race to replace former Speaker Nancy Pelosi in the 11th District, two Democrats—Scott Wiener and Connie Chan—are projected to advance.
Independent Rep. Kevin Kiley, who switched from Republican to no party preference, is leading the primary in the 6th Congressional District.
Kiley aims to be the first independent elected to Congress in California and focuses on lowering costs and improving public safety.
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House Democrats asked Secretary of State Marco Rubio why there has been little progress on President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan for Gaza. They also raised concerns about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to take control of 70 percent of Gaza land.
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House Democrats questioned Secretary of State Marco Rubio about actions in Gaza.
They focused on the slow progress of President Trump’s 20-point Gaza plan.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu ordered to seize 70% of Gaza territory.
The questions aim to understand the US government’s role or response.
Marco Rubio is acting as US Secretary of State in this context.
The issues involve US policy towards Israel and Gaza.
The discussions happened in the US House of Representatives.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) found a flesh-eating New World screwworm larva in a calf in Zavala County, Texas. The USDA is taking steps to stop the parasite by setting up a 12-mile quarantine zone, increasing traps, and working with Texas animal health officials.
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The screwworm was found in a 3-week-old calf's umbilical area in Texas.
The USDA created a 12-mile "infested zone" around the location to control the spread.
Traps for screwworms are being increased along the U.S.-Mexico border.
An Incident Command Team was formed with the Texas Animal Health Commission to manage the response.
New World screwworms lay eggs in open wounds and their larvae eat living flesh of animals.
At least 26,216 screwworm cases are reported in Mexico, with about 2,700 still active.
The parasite generally affects livestock but can rarely infect humans.
The USDA previously reported a screwworm near the U.S. border in Mexico about 25 miles away.
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President Donald Trump has increased U.S. military actions in several regions during his second term. His forces are targeting drug traffickers in the Pacific and continuing strikes in the Middle East and Africa, aiming to address threats like drug smuggling, terrorism, and Iran’s nuclear program.
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U.S. military strikes on drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific have caused around 207 deaths since September 2025.
The U.S. captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro in January on charges related to drug and terrorism conspiracy.
Military buildup near Cuba is ongoing as Trump seeks political change, though he prefers a peaceful transition.
In the Middle East, U.S. forces conducted airstrikes in Yemen, Iraq, Syria, and against Iran’s nuclear sites during conflicts.
U.S. and Israeli forces launched strikes on Iran in 2025 and 2026, leading to retaliatory attacks in the region.
At least 63 joint airstrikes occurred in Somalia this year targeting ISIS and al-Shabaab, with cooperation between U.S. and Nigerian officials.
Trump justifies strikes partly by citing persecution of Christians in Nigeria, while Nigerian officials highlight attacks on all groups by extremists.
The military actions reflect Trump’s approach of using force to achieve visible results against immediate threats rather than pursuing broad nation-building efforts.
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A new Fox News poll shows Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown leading Republican Senator Jon Husted by 8 points in Ohio. Brown, a former three-term senator, is running to return to the Senate against Husted, who took office in 2025.
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Sherrod Brown has 53% support among Ohio registered voters, while Jon Husted has 45%, according to the Fox News poll.
The poll surveyed 1,015 Ohio voters from May 28 to June 1 with a 3% margin of error.
Brown previously served three terms in the Senate but lost in 2024 to Republican Bernie Moreno.
Jon Husted became a senator in January 2025 after JD Vance became vice president.
Brown has 98% backing from Democrats, while Husted has 86% support from Republicans.
Some Republicans (13%) support Brown, and a small number of Democrats (2%) back Husted.
President Trump’s favorability in Ohio is 42%, down from 52% in November 2024.
Other recent polls show mixed results, with some giving Husted a slight lead or making the race a toss-up.
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The US Senate approved moving forward with an immigration spending bill after Republicans removed $1 billion meant for security upgrades linked to President Donald Trump's new White House ballroom. The bill still needs further debate and votes before it can become law, and there is ongoing disagreement over other parts of the legislation.
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Senate Republicans removed $1 billion intended for Secret Service security upgrades related to Trump's new White House ballroom.
This funding was part of an immigration spending bill that includes about $72 billion for immigration agencies.
The bill passed an initial vote 53-45 and will now face more debate and amendments in the Senate.
The revised bill must go to the House of Representatives and then to President Trump to become law.
Democrats opposed including security funding for the ballroom in the immigration bill.
The ballroom project is planned for the site of the demolished East Wing of the White House.
Republicans also opposed a proposed $1.8 billion fund by the Department of Justice aimed at compensating victims of government overreach.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the DOJ is dropping the plan for this fund, but President Trump indicated it might still be possible.
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