The debate over handling sexual misconduct in the U.S. Congress is expected to grow stronger. Recently, attention has been on three members of Congress who faced serious accusations, leading two of them to step down from their positions.
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Sexual misconduct issues in Congress are currently in the spotlight.
Three representatives—Eric Swalwell (Democrat from California), Tony Gonzales (Republican from Texas), and Cory Mills (Republican from Florida)—have faced allegations.
Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales resigned due to these accusations.
The problem has caused tension and discussions about how Congress deals with such cases.
The situation is likely to become more intense and receive more public attention moving forward.
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Senator Bernie Sanders is warning about the serious risks of artificial intelligence (AI). He urges the United States and China to work together on AI despite rising tensions between the two countries.
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Senator Bernie Sanders is speaking out about the dangers of AI technology.
He believes AI has serious risks that need attention.
Sanders calls for cooperation between the U.S. and China on AI development.
The U.S. and China are currently in conflict over technology issues.
Sanders is one of the few lawmakers actively focusing on AI problems.
He is 84 years old and represents Vermont in the Senate.
His warnings come at a time when AI is growing quickly and causing concern worldwide.
Cooperation between countries could help manage AI risks better.
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Utah is currently the main area for measles cases in the United States, following a pattern similar to a recent outbreak in Texas. The Utah Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed 441 measles cases so far.
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Utah is now the latest U.S. state experiencing a measles outbreak.
The outbreak is similar to one that happened last year in Texas.
The Texas outbreak started in small communities with low vaccination rates.
South Carolina's measles outbreak ended last month.
Utah has become the new hotspot for measles in the country.
The Utah health department has reported 441 measles cases this week.
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Several former FBI agents claim that Senator Chuck Grassley improperly influenced their firing after he publicly shared detailed information about a criminal investigation involving President Trump. These agents have filed two lawsuits against the FBI, though Grassley is not directly named in the cases.
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Former FBI agents say Senator Chuck Grassley played a major part in their firings.
The firings happened after Grassley released unredacted documents about an investigation into President Trump.
The released materials concerned a criminal investigation linked to President Trump.
Two lawsuits against the FBI have been filed by the former agents.
Grassley is not named as a defendant in the lawsuits.
Grassley is the Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
The lawsuits claim improper conduct related to the agents’ removals.
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Rail services in the South of England are facing major delays and cancellations because of a problem with the radios used for communication between trains and signal staff. This issue started before 9 a.m. and is expected to continue until the end of the day, affecting several train lines and routes.
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The radio fault affects communication between trains and signallers.
Several train operators are impacted, including South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Southern Trains, Gatwick Express, London Overground, and Thameslink.
Southern services to and from London Victoria and the West Coastway route between Brighton and Portsmouth/Southampton are particularly disrupted.
Gatwick Express warns of delays and cancellations and allows tickets to be used on alternative routes without extra cost.
South Western Railway reports possible cancellations, delays up to 90 minutes, or altered services across its entire network.
Teams are working to find and fix the fault, but no estimated time of repair is available yet.
Passengers are advised to check announcements, station screens, and consider using buses while the problem is fixed.
Disruption is expected to last throughout the day.
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Shivon Zilis, a former OpenAI board member, testified in a lawsuit between Elon Musk and OpenAI that Musk wanted Tesla to take control of OpenAI by making it a subsidiary. The trial is about a dispute between Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman over the company's direction and control.
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Shivon Zilis testified in the trial involving Elon Musk and OpenAI.
She is a former board member of OpenAI and has a personal relationship with Musk.
Musk aimed for Tesla to become the parent company of OpenAI.
The lawsuit concerns Musk's disagreements with OpenAI leadership, including CEO Sam Altman.
Musk and Altman are involved in a legal battle over control and decisions about AI development.
The trial is taking place in California with a judge and jury present.
The case highlights tensions in the technology and artificial intelligence sector.
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Several Southern U.S. states are reviewing their congressional district maps after a recent Supreme Court ruling limited how race can be used in drawing districts under the Voting Rights Act. States like Tennessee, Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, and South Carolina are considering changes that may affect future elections for the U.S. House of Representatives.
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The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in Louisiana v. Callais, striking down Louisiana’s congressional map for racial considerations in districting.
The ruling limits when states can use race-based methods to comply with the Voting Rights Act to avoid violating the Equal Protection Clause.
Republican-led states in the South are using this ruling to propose new maps that could shift political power in the U.S. House by the 2026 midterms.
Tennessee proposed a new map that would split majority-Black Shelby County across three districts, possibly affecting a Democratic congressman.
Alabama called a special legislative session to discuss congressional maps and is seeking court permission to adopt new maps despite a current federal court order.
Florida has passed a new congressional map expected to add up to four Republican-leaning districts, based on population changes and the ruling.
Louisiana halted its primaries to allow time to redraw maps following the court's decision and faces ongoing legal challenges.
Mississippi is also considering redistricting impacts but focused on state Supreme Court districts rather than congressional lines.
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A Michigan woman named Lynette Hooker has been missing since April 4 after she reportedly fell from a small boat near the Bahamas. Her husband, Brian Hooker, was questioned by Bahamian police but released without charges, though investigations by both Bahamian authorities and the U.S. Coast Guard continue.
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Lynette Hooker, 55, disappeared on April 4 after allegedly falling from a dinghy while traveling between islands in the Bahamas.
Her husband, Brian Hooker, 58, said strong currents carried her away and that he had to paddle ashore because the boat’s engine stopped.
Brian Hooker was arrested and questioned by Bahamian police but released on April 13 without charges; he remains a suspect.
The U.S. Coast Guard has an ongoing criminal investigation into her disappearance.
Bahamian authorities are continuing search and recovery operations, though no updates have been given recently.
Brian Hooker returned to the U.S. on April 15 to visit his sick mother but said he plans to return to the Bahamas.
Investigators are seeking information from owners or occupants of nearby boats who might have seen something relevant.
Lynette Hooker’s daughter has questioned the husband's version of events, describing the couple’s relationship as volatile.
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting the Vatican and Italy to improve relations after President Donald Trump criticized Pope Leo XIV and the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran. Rubio’s trip aims to repair diplomatic tensions caused by these remarks.
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Marco Rubio is the U.S. Secretary of State.
Rubio is traveling to the Vatican and Italy.
The visit focuses on fixing relations with the Pope and allies.
President Donald Trump made critical comments about Pope Leo XIV.
Trump also criticized the U.S.-Israeli war involving Iran.
These comments caused tension with the Vatican and allied countries.
Rubio’s visit comes after these strained diplomatic relations.
The goal is to ease disagreements and improve communication.
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President Donald Trump said the war with Iran could end quickly as Iran reviews a U.S. peace proposal. The proposal aims to formally end the conflict but does not resolve key U.S. demands for Iran to stop its nuclear program and to reopen an important waterway called the Strait of Hormuz.
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President Trump predicts the war between the U.S. and Iran will end soon.
Iran is considering a peace proposal from the United States.
The proposal would officially end the conflict between the two countries.
Key U.S. demands remain unresolved, including Iran stopping its nuclear activities.
Another demand is for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping route.
The peace proposal focuses on formal peace but leaves important issues open.
The developments were reported by France 24 on May 7, 2026.
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Millions of voters in the UK took part in local and regional elections on May 7, 2026. These votes are expected to hurt the Labour Party led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer and may challenge the traditional dominance of Labour and Conservative parties.
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Voters in England, Scotland, and Wales voted for local councils and regional parliaments.
Almost 5,000 council seats in England were up for election.
The Labour Party, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, is expected to lose many seats.
These elections may signal a shift away from the usual two-party system (Labour and Conservatives).
Populist and nationalist parties could gain more support from voters.
The results raise questions about Prime Minister Starmer’s ability to lead the UK government.
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Gas prices in the U.S. are unlikely to return to the low levels seen before the war until early or mid-2027, even if a peace deal with Iran is reached and the Strait of Hormuz reopens. Higher prices are due to slow recovery in global oil flow, production cuts, and the time it takes for fuel retailers to adjust prices.
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The average U.S. price for regular gasoline was $4.54 per gallon, compared to just under $3 before the war.
If the Strait of Hormuz reopens, some gas price relief could happen within days, but full recovery will take months.
Analysts predict it may take until early or mid-2027 for gas prices to drop back to pre-war levels.
Oil producers in the Persian Gulf reduced output when export routes were cut, slowing price recovery.
Gas stations sell fuel bought at higher prices first, causing slow declines in retail prices even when oil prices fall.
The Strait of Hormuz’s future stability is uncertain because Iran might still threaten or disrupt its passage.
Experts suggest building pipeline networks to bypass the Strait and reduce future risks to oil supply.
A full reopening of the Strait and meaningful oil volume recovery might not happen before June, according to some analysts.
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A rare disease called hantavirus caused an outbreak on a cruise ship, killing three passengers and making others sick. Health experts say the virus spreads mainly through contact with rodent droppings and does not easily spread from person to person, so the risk to the general public is low.
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Hantavirus is a rare illness carried by rodents.
The virus spreads when people breathe in dust contaminated with rodent droppings.
An outbreak on a cruise ship has resulted in three deaths and other passengers falling ill.
The affected cruise ship is heading to Spain’s Canary Islands after evacuations.
Hantaviruses have existed worldwide for hundreds of years.
Global health officials say the virus is not easily transmitted between people.
Authorities in Argentina are investigating the outbreak’s links to the cruise.
The overall risk for the public remains low according to health experts.
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Argentine officials are investigating whether the country is the source of a deadly hantavirus outbreak on an Atlantic cruise ship. The outbreak comes amid a rise in hantavirus cases in Argentina, which experts link to climate change effects.
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A hantavirus outbreak has occurred on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean.
Argentina is investigating if it is the origin of the outbreak.
The cruise ship had departed from Argentina, heading toward Antarctica.
Argentina has one of the highest rates of hantavirus in Latin America, according to the World Health Organization.
Local health experts believe climate change has contributed to the recent increase in hantavirus cases.
Three people have been evacuated from the cruise ship due to the virus.
The ship is now heading to Spain’s Canary Islands.
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A cruise ship with nearly 150 people on board had a hantavirus outbreak. Three people, two confirmed and one suspected of having hantavirus, were evacuated from the ship. The ship left Cape Verde and is heading to the Canary Islands in Spain while passengers remain isolated in their cabins.
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Three people with hantavirus (two confirmed, one suspected) were evacuated from the cruise ship.
The ship was located near Cape Verde when the outbreak was discovered.
Nearly 150 people are still on the ship.
All passengers on board are isolated in their cabins to prevent virus spread.
The ship is traveling to the Canary Islands in Spain.
Hantavirus is a serious illness caused by exposure to virus from rodents.
The United Nations health agency reported the evacuation and outbreak.
The situation is being managed to avoid further infections.
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A royal commission in Australia heard that antisemitism has increased and become more common, especially after events on 7 October 2023. Jewish Australians reported feeling unsafe at work and in public, with examples from healthcare, psychology, and workplaces showing verbal abuse, discrimination, and fear.
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Jewish Australians have been advised to use less obviously Jewish names at work to avoid discrimination.
A Sydney nurse reported being called hateful names and said the health system was unsafe for Jewish people.
The nurse was told to remove posters remembering hostages taken by Hamas and was blocked from sharing Hanukkah messages at her hospital.
Some Jewish people fear going to hospitals due to threats from staff against Jewish patients.
Jewish Australians are experiencing growing harassment leading to increased psychological treatment demand.
Jewish professionals have felt excluded from academic and professional groups after conflicts about Israel discussions.
Australia’s antisemitism envoy said antisemitism, especially linking Jewish people to Israel’s government, is increasing and becoming “almost fashionable.”
Many leaders in Australia have recently started to speak out more against antisemitism after a terror attack in Bondi.
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Britain held local elections that are expected to be bad for the Labour Party led by Keir Starmer. Polls show Labour may lose seats, which could increase pressure on Starmer to resign or face a leadership challenge. The elections also highlight growing support for hard-right and left-wing populist groups.
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Local elections took place in the UK on May 7, 2026.
Opinion polls predict poor results for Labour, the party led by Keir Starmer.
Keir Starmer is 63 years old and is the current Labour Party leader.
Labour’s poor performance could lead to calls for Starmer to resign or be challenged for leadership.
The elections show rising support for both far-right and far-left populist parties.
These local elections are seen as a sign of public dissatisfaction with Labour’s current leadership.
The results could have a bigger impact on the future direction of the Labour Party and UK politics.
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In eastern Central African Republic, former child soldiers aged 14 to 17 are learning to sew to help them recover from the violence they experienced. This area has suffered years of armed conflict partly due to its rich diamond resources.
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The location is Bria, in the unstable eastern part of Central African Republic (CAR).
The participants are former child soldiers between 14 and 17 years old.
Sewing classes are used as a tool to help youths move on from past violence.
The region is rich in diamonds, which has contributed to ongoing conflict.
Central African Republic has many armed groups causing instability.
The project aims to support reintegration and healing for children affected by war.
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President Donald Trump’s approval rating among white evangelical Christians dropped from 69% in January 2026 to 64% in April 2026, according to a new poll. Although their support remains strong, this decline signals a weakening in a key group that helped him win the 2024 election.
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A poll by NPR/PBS News/Marist showed 64% of white evangelical Christians approve of President Trump in April 2026, down 5 points from January.
White evangelicals made up 27% of voters in the 2024 election and backed Trump by 82% to 17%.
The net approval rating (approval minus disapproval) among this group dropped 10 points from plus 40 in January to plus 30 in April 2026.
Trump’s net approval with white evangelicals has declined 21 points since February 2025, when it was plus 51.
Overall, Trump’s approval rating among all adults in April 2026 was 37%, with 59% disapproving.
White evangelical Christians remain more supportive of Trump than the general public or independents.
This group is important because they vote in large numbers and have consistently supported Trump in three election cycles.
The decline does not indicate a major loss of support but suggests a trend worth watching for future elections.
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Ted Turner, the American businessman who started CNN in 1980, has died at age 87. He was known for changing television news and also owned sports teams and supported charitable causes. Turner had been ill with a disease called Lewy Body Dementia.
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Ted Turner founded the news channel CNN in 1980.
He was a well-known American entrepreneur and philanthropist.
Turner was also involved in owning sports clubs.
He died at the age of 87.
Turner had Lewy Body Dementia, a disease that affects the brain.
CNN announced his death on Wednesday.
He was known for his distinctive mustache and love of yachting.
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