Two people died after an electric scooter and a bicycle collided on the Queensboro Bridge bike path in New York City during the morning commute. The scooter involved was not legal for city streets because it could go faster than the allowed speed limit for e-scooters.
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The crash happened around 8:20 a.m. on the Queensboro Bridge bike path.
Francis del Valle, 39, was riding the electric scooter; Dmytro Stechenko, 35, was on the bike.
Both were taken to a nearby hospital and were pronounced dead.
The scooter was a Blade GT II, which can go from zero to 53 miles per hour in under 4 seconds.
New York City bans scooters that are capable of going over 20 miles per hour on city streets.
The north outer roadway of the bridge, shared by pedestrians and cyclists, was closed due to overcrowding and injuries, directing cyclists to another path.
Officials and safety groups emphasized that fast e-scooters should not be used in bike lanes to prevent accidents.
The mayor’s office confirmed it is reviewing the crash and committed to removing illegal fast e-scooters from city streets.
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Denver International Airport plans to open its underground baggage tunnels as pedestrian walkways connecting three concourses. The tunnels have been famous for conspiracy theories, but the airport says they are regular baggage tunnels now being repurposed to improve passenger movement.
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Denver International Airport will open tunnels to pedestrians as an alternative to the train system between concourses A, B, and C.
The airport invested over $75 million to modernize its train system, including new train cars.
The tunnels have inspired conspiracy theories about secret bunkers, aliens, lizard people, and hidden military bases.
Airport officials say the tunnels are normal baggage-handling tunnels, not secret facilities.
The airport has used the conspiracy theories in marketing campaigns that joke about UFOs and secret societies.
A plaque with Masonic symbols and references to the "New World Airport Commission" sparked some conspiracy claims but is explained as art and a symphony reference.
The airport’s CEO and Denver’s mayor emphasized that the new walkways aim to improve travel experience and address rumors by letting people see the tunnels up close.
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The CBS News program "Sunday Morning" will feature several stories, including a special exhibition marking Marilyn Monroe's 100th birthday at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. Other segments include a new public museum under the Lincoln Memorial, a profile of pickleball star Anna Leigh Waters, and an interview with Jill Biden about life in and after the White House.
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"CBS News Sunday Morning" airs Sundays at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on CBS and streams later on the CBS News app.
The Academy Museum in Los Angeles will host "Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon," an exhibit running from May 31, 2026, to February 28, 2027.
A hidden space called the Undercroft beneath the Lincoln Memorial is opening to the public, showing the monument’s history and its role in civil rights.
Anna Leigh Waters, a 19-year-old, is recognized as a top professional pickleball player, a rapidly growing sport in the U.S.
Jill Biden discusses her experiences in and after the White House, including concerns about President Joe Biden’s health during the 2024 debate.
The program also remembers notable people who recently passed away.
The Harlem Renaissance, a cultural movement in 1920s New York City, reshaped American views on African American culture.
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President Donald Trump held a meeting with his advisors to decide whether to proceed with a deal to extend the ceasefire with Iran. The proposed agreement would lengthen the ceasefire by 60 days while new talks continue on Iran’s nuclear program.
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President Trump met with aides in the White House Situation Room.
The meeting was to make a final decision on moving forward with the Iran deal.
U.S. and Iranian negotiators have tentatively agreed on extending the ceasefire.
The ceasefire extension is proposed to last 60 days.
New negotiations will focus on Iran’s disputed nuclear activities.
The talks follow reports from the Associated Press and other news outlets.
The deal aims to keep peace while further diplomatic discussions happen.
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The U.S. Supreme Court decided in June 2024 that cities can enforce rules to clear homeless camps, even if there is no enough shelter space. After this ruling, the number of homeless encampment removals in Oakland, California, more than doubled.
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The Supreme Court case, City of Grants Pass v. Johnson, ruled 6-3 that clearing homeless camps does not violate the Constitution’s ban on cruel punishment.
Before the ruling, Oakland had an average of 14.4 encampment clearances per month from 2021 to mid-2024.
After the ruling, closures rose to an average of 32.2 per month, including many repeated clearances of the same sites.
One homeless camp in Oakland was cleared 18 times over four years.
Encampments were increasingly cleared in neighborhoods with higher percentages of Hispanic and Black residents.
Researchers say the ruling may have allowed cities to expand camping bans to new areas.
Experts question if these repeat clearances help reduce homelessness or just force people to move around.
The study was published in the American Journal of Public Health and used public data from the City of Oakland.
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A UK influencer, Bushra Shaikh, took two state-sponsored trips to Iran this year where she met senior officials and shared content that supported the Iranian government's views. An Iranian fact-checking group said her social media posts aligned with Iran’s official messages during important events like conflicts and protests.
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Bushra Shaikh is a UK television personality and former The Apprentice contestant.
She went on two government-organized tours of Iran in February and April 2025.
The tours were arranged by Iran’s state broadcaster, IRIB World Service.
Shaikh met senior Iranian officials, including the governor of Isfahan and a foreign ministry spokesperson.
Her posts on social media reached hundreds of thousands and strongly reflected the Iranian government’s narrative.
Shaikh’s coverage included visits to sensitive locations like the Strait of Hormuz.
An Iranian fact-checking group, Factnameh, reported a deliberate pattern of social media use to spread Iranian state messages.
Iranian activists raised concerns about her access to internet and possible violations related to sanctions.
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Kenneth Law, a Canadian man, pleaded guilty to helping people commit suicide by selling a chemical called sodium nitrite online. Law has been linked to many deaths worldwide, and Canadian prosecutors dropped 14 murder charges as part of his plea deal. Sentencing will happen in September.
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Kenneth Law sold sodium nitrite, a substance used to cure meats but deadly if swallowed, through various websites.
Law is linked to over 100 suicides worldwide, with 14 specific murder charges in Ontario involving people aged 16 to 36.
He has been in custody since May 2023 after being arrested at his home in Mississauga, Ontario.
Law sent about 1,200 packages to more than 40 countries, including roughly 160 in Canada.
Police forces from Canada and other countries, including the U.K., the U.S., Italy, Australia, and New Zealand, have investigated Law.
The U.K. decided not to charge Law, saying all punishment should happen in Canada.
Aiding suicide in Canada can lead to up to 14 years in prison; first-degree murder can result in life imprisonment without parole for 25 years.
Assisted suicide is legal in Canada only for adults 18 or older with serious illnesses, but selling lethal substances online is illegal.
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This year’s Eid al-Adha in Gaza was the third year in a row without the usual animal sacrifices or the pilgrimage to Mecca, known as Hajj. These traditions have been interrupted because of ongoing violence and blockades affecting the area.
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Eid al-Adha is an important Islamic holiday that usually includes animal sacrifices.
Many Muslims also perform Hajj, a pilgrimage to Mecca, during this time.
Gaza has not had animal sacrifices or Hajj participation for three consecutive years.
The changes are linked to ongoing conflict and restrictions in the Gaza Strip.
The article is based on reports from Al Jazeera journalists Marah Rayan and Hind Khoudary.
The situation in Gaza is part of broader regional tensions affecting daily life.
The affected religious practices highlight the impact of conflict on cultural and religious events.
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Bruce Springsteen criticized President Donald Trump during a concert in Washington, D.C., calling him "racist, incompetent, and treasonous." Springsteen also announced he will perform at the Power to the People Festival later this year, a politically themed music event promoting voting rights and activism.
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Springsteen called for fans to chant "ICE out," criticizing the U.S. immigration enforcement agency.
He called President Trump “racist, incompetent, and treasonous” at a recent show.
The Power to the People Festival will be held on October 3 in Columbia, Maryland.
The festival was created by musician and activist Tom Morello and focuses on peace, justice, and community action.
The lineup includes many well-known artists such as Foo Fighters, Dave Matthews, and Joan Baez.
Part of the ticket sales will support voting rights groups like VoteRiders and HeadCount.
Springsteen’s political statements have sparked strong responses from President Trump.
The conflict between Springsteen and Trump has escalated during Springsteen’s 2024 tour and public appearances.
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A Greek man, Ioannis Aidinidis, was charged in the UK for helping an intelligence group linked to Iran. He is accused of targeting a journalist working for Iran International, a news outlet.
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Ioannis Aidinidis, 46, was charged under the UK National Security Act.
The investigation was led by Counter Terrorism Policing in London.
Aidinidis is accused of assisting an intelligence service believed to be from Iran.
The target was a UK-based journalist working for Iran International.
Aidinidis was arrested on May 16 in West Sussex and has been in custody since.
He is set to appear in Westminster Magistrates' Court.
Police say there is no known wider threat to the public.
Iran International has said it faces a campaign to silence its independent journalism.
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Representative Frederica Wilson, a Democrat from Florida and member of Congress for 16 years, said she will not run for reelection. She is one of 30 current House Democrats who will not return for the next Congress.
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Frederica Wilson represents a district in South Florida.
She has served in the U.S. House of Representatives for 16 years.
Wilson announced her retirement on a Friday.
She is a member of the Democratic Party.
Thirty Democrats from the current (119th) House will not be part of the next (120th) House.
Local officials honored her long service by naming something after her (details not fully given).
Her retirement adds to the number of Democrats leaving Congress this cycle.
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Nancy Pelosi is retiring from her seat representing San Francisco’s 11th District, leading to a competitive primary race among progressive candidates. State Senator Scott Wiener currently leads in polls, with San Francisco supervisor Connie Chan and Saikat Chakrabarti also competing closely for the second spot in the general election.
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Nancy Pelosi has retired from representing California’s 11th District in the U.S. House of Representatives.
The district covers San Francisco and is known for its strong progressive political views.
The main candidates to replace Pelosi are State Senator Scott Wiener, San Francisco supervisor Connie Chan, and Saikat Chakrabarti, former chief of staff to Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
California uses a nonpartisan primary system where all candidates appear on one ballot, and the top two vote-getters advance to the general election.
Polls show Wiener leading with about 38-47% support, while Chan and Chakrabarti are close behind, fighting for second place.
Prediction markets give Wiener a high chance of winning the primary, with Chan having a better chance than Chakrabarti for the second spot.
Pelosi endorsed Connie Chan, praising her understanding of San Francisco’s values and communities.
The district strongly supports Democrats, having voted overwhelmingly for the Democratic presidential candidate in 2024.
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House Republicans are working to allow the sale of E15 gas all year across the U.S. E15 is a cheaper gasoline mix with 15% ethanol and 85% regular gasoline, approved for many vehicles. A little-known rule requiring a 4-gallon minimum purchase only applies at some gas stations and mainly affects E10 fuel purchases, not E15.
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E15 gas contains 15% ethanol and 85% gasoline and is usually cheaper than standard fuel.
It is approved for cars from model year 2001 and newer.
Current law limits E15 sales nationwide during summer due to air-quality rules, but new legislation aims to allow year-round sales.
E15 is sold at about 3% of U.S. gas stations, so it is not yet widely available.
The "4-gallon minimum" rule mainly applies to E10 fuel bought from pumps that share the hose with E15 to avoid contamination.
This rule does not apply to drivers buying E15 itself; they can buy any amount.
The EPA says fewer than 30 stations enforce the 4-gallon minimum rule, so it affects very few drivers.
Expanding E15 availability could help lower gas prices and increase domestic biofuel use, but confusion about pump rules may continue.
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Kemi Badenoch, leader of the Conservative Party, wrote a letter telling former Prime Minister Tony Blair not to waste time asking the Labour Party to change. She said the Conservative Party is the only option for the kind of political and economic strength Blair wants and advised voters unhappy with Labour to support the Conservatives in the next election.
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Kemi Badenoch responded to Tony Blair's call for Labour to change its political approach.
Badenoch said only the Conservative Party can deliver the economic and military strength Blair wants.
She advised Tony Blair and others unhappy with Labour to vote Conservative at the next election.
Tony Blair wrote an essay criticizing Labour’s policies and leadership under Sir Keir Starmer.
Blair argued Labour needs a clear plan to support business growth, reform welfare, and address illegal immigration.
Sir Keir Starmer defended his government’s choices but admitted some mistakes, such as the winter fuel payment cut.
Other Labour figures, like Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham, have criticized Blair’s views, highlighting inequality as a key issue.
There is speculation about potential Labour leadership challenges due to recent poor election results and resignations.
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The National Weather Service expects an El Niño weather event to likely start between May and July 2026. El Niño is a natural climate cycle that warms the tropical Pacific Ocean and can affect temperatures and rainfall across the United States. Maps show that stronger El Niño events usually bring warmer temperatures to northern U.S. states and wetter conditions to the southern states.
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There is an 82% chance El Niño will appear between May and July 2026.
El Niño is the warm phase of a climate cycle called the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO), which happens every 2 to 7 years.
Strong El Niño events heat parts of the U.S. north, from the Pacific Northwest to the Northeast, especially in winter.
During El Niño, southern regions like California, the Gulf Coast, and Florida often get more rain.
Areas like eastern Texas and the Ohio Valley may be drier during weaker El Niño events.
El Niño can increase flood risk in some regions and worsen heat, drought, and wildfires in others, especially the Northwest.
A marine heat wave off the West Coast combined with El Niño might cause more thunderstorms in the southern U.S.
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Wyclef Jean, a Grammy-winning musician, is releasing seven albums in one year as part of a project called "Quantum Leap." His new single "Mr. October" comes from the first album, "Clef Notes," which will be released on June 26.
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Wyclef Jean has won a Grammy Award for his music.
He plans to release seven albums within a single year.
The project of seven albums is named "Quantum Leap."
"Clef Notes" is the first album in this series.
The new single from "Clef Notes" is called "Mr. October."
"Clef Notes" is set to be released on June 26.
Wyclef Jean discussed the reasons behind this large music project.
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Kenneth Law, a Canadian man, pleaded guilty to involvement in multiple suicides linked to his illegal online sales of toxic substances used for suicide. Law shipped over 1,200 packages containing these substances to vulnerable people in more than 40 countries, mainly in the UK and the US. Families of victims are demanding a public inquiry into how such harmful online forums and sales went unchecked.
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Kenneth Law used online stores to sell dangerous substances linked to at least 131 deaths worldwide.
He shipped more than 1,200 packages from Ontario to over 40 countries, mostly the UK and the US.
Victims, including young people like Aimee Walton and Tom Parfett, were groomed on pro-suicide online forums.
Families have asked for a public inquiry since 2025 but were rejected in 2026 and are appealing.
The online suicide forum where Law’s products were sold was fined £950,000 by Ofcom but is still accessible.
Law disguised his operations as a food preparation business, selling items like hot sauces alongside lethal substances.
Investigations are complicated because the crimes cross international borders.
Relatives of victims are frustrated by delays and lack of response from authorities and government officials.
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The new LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight video game features special codes included with four new LEGO sets. When players enter these codes online, they unlock extra vehicles, character looks, and features in the game, connecting the physical LEGO sets with the digital game experience.
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LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is a recently released video game.
Four LEGO sets in the 2026 collection include codes that unlock in-game content.
Codes are found in the instruction booklets and redeemed through a LEGO account.
Unlocks include vehicles, character costumes, and other digital items.
The game draws on decades of Batman stories from comics and movies.
The physical LEGO sets and game enhance each other, offering a combined play experience.
One particular set, the Batman Logo, unlocks exclusive digital character skins.
The Batman Batmobile LEGO set recreates the vehicle from recent Batman films but favors display over rough play.
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The U.S. State Department will label Brazil's two largest criminal gangs, the First Command of the Capital (PCC) and the Red Command (CV), as foreign terrorist organizations starting June 5. This status limits their financial activities and is meant to protect U.S. citizens, but Brazil’s government says this move interferes in its politics.
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The U.S. will officially classify PCC and CV as foreign terrorist organizations on June 5.
Until then, these groups are labeled as specially designated global terrorists.
This designation restricts their ability to make financial transactions.
The PCC and CV are the two biggest criminal gangs in Brazil.
The U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, announced this decision.
Brazil’s government views the U.S. action as political interference.
The designation aims to address threats these gangs pose to U.S. citizens.
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Some public schools in the United States use Chinese language programs that come with teaching materials influenced by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). This means students might be learning from content that reflects the views or ideas of the CCP.
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Public schools in the U.S. offer Chinese language classes.
The curriculum used in these classes may be influenced by the Chinese Communist Party.
Teaching materials could include ideas that reflect the CCP's viewpoints.
Students learning Chinese might unknowingly receive this influence.
This situation shows how foreign governments can impact education in the U.S. through language programs.
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