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Sydney woman wakes from induced coma more than a week after shark attack

June 24, 2026 • World • BBC Top Stories

Summary

Leah Stewart, a 34-year-old woman bitten by a shark at Sydney's Coogee Beach on June 13, has woken briefly from an induced coma. She is still in intensive care after multiple surgeries, including an arm amputation, and faces a long recovery.

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Leah Stewart was attacked by a shark while swimming near the shore at Coogee Beach in Sydney.
She suffered multiple bite wounds on her arms and legs and lost a lot of blood.
Leah was placed in an induced coma to help her recovery and had her arm amputated.
Doctors recently reduced her medication, allowing her to wake up briefly and communicate with family.
She said "I love you" to her mother and partner and asked about her one-year-old daughter.
Leah remains in critical condition and will require more surgeries in the coming weeks.
There have been several shark attacks in Australia this year, including fatal ones in Queensland and Western Australia.
Leah Stewart works as a teacher and was attacked on a Saturday morning while swimming for leisure.

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Lawler to face combat veteran in key toss-up House race in New York

June 24, 2026 • Us • The Hill

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Cait Conley, a combat veteran and Democrat, is expected to win her party’s primary and run against Republican Rep. Mike Lawler in the November election for a House seat in New York. This race is considered the only competitive or “toss-up” congressional seat in the state.

Key Facts

Cait Conley is a combat veteran running as a Democrat.
She is projected to win the Democratic primary held on Tuesday.
Conley will face Mike Lawler, a Republican and current two-term representative.
The election will take place in November.
This House race is seen as the only toss-up seat in New York.
The Cook Political Report, a nonpartisan election analysis group, identified this as a competitive district.
The district is described as “purple,” meaning it has mixed support for both major parties.
The race is for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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Only 25% of Americans Think US Won Iran War, New Poll Shows

June 24, 2026 • Us • Newsweek

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A recent poll shows that only 25% of Americans believe the U.S. has won the conflict with Iran, while most are unsure or think neither side won. President Donald Trump claims the U.S. achieved its goals, including stopping Iran’s nuclear program and keeping the Strait of Hormuz open.

Key Facts

Only 25% of Americans say the U.S. won the conflict with Iran, according to an Economist/YouGov poll.
41% of respondents said neither side won, and 13% were unsure.
81% of people think the negotiations with Iran might fail and the war could restart.
President Trump says Iran agreed to stop nuclear weapons development and keep the Strait of Hormuz open.
Trump has also said Iran might keep some ballistic missiles, similar to neighboring countries.
The reported agreement includes sanctions relief and future inspection of Iran’s nuclear program.
66% of Americans support making a deal to end the war quickly.
The poll surveyed 1,679 U.S. adults between June 19 and June 22, with a 3.3% margin of error.

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Former Hoyer campaign manager wins primary for his House seat in Maryland

June 24, 2026 • Us • The Hill

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Maryland state Delegate Adrian Boafo is expected to win the Democratic primary to replace Representative Steny Hoyer, who is retiring after 45 years in Congress. Hoyer supported Boafo, who was once his campaign manager.

Key Facts

Adrian Boafo is a state delegate from Maryland.
Boafo is projected to win the Democratic primary for Hoyer’s House seat.
Steny Hoyer, the current representative, is retiring after 45 years in Congress.
Hoyer announced his retirement in January 2024.
Hoyer supported Boafo’s campaign for his seat.
Boafo previously worked as Hoyer’s campaign manager.
The seat is in Maryland’s congressional district.

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US Senate votes to pause Iran war in rare rebuke to Trump

June 24, 2026 • Us • Al Jazeera

Summary

The US Senate voted 50-48 to pause military action against Iran. This vote requires President Trump to get Congress's approval before taking any further military steps in Iran.

Key Facts

The Senate vote was very close, with 50 in favor and 48 against.
Four Republican senators voted in support of the pause.
The resolution stops ongoing military action against Iran temporarily.
This is the first time a Senate vote requires President Trump to seek Congress's permission for further military action in Iran.
The vote is considered a rare disagreement with President Trump’s approach.
The pause aims to limit the President’s authority to conduct war without congressional approval.

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New York primary races being closely watched as voters head to the polls

June 24, 2026 • Us • CBS News

Summary

New Yorkers voted in several Democratic primary races on June 23, 2026, including contests for U.S. House seats and New York City comptroller. Some incumbents were challenged by candidates backed by NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, with results seeing a mix of victories for incumbents and challengers.

Key Facts

The primaries included key races for New York's U.S. House districts and the NYC comptroller position.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, endorsed challengers against incumbents Rep. Dan Goldman (NY-10) and Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13).
Brad Lander defeated incumbent Dan Goldman in the NY-10 Democratic primary.
Claire Valdez won the Democratic primary in NY-07 to replace retiring Rep. Nydia Velazquez; Mamdani also endorsed Valdez.
Other incumbents like Rep. Thomas Suozzi (NY-03), Rep. Grace Meng (NY-06), Rep. Yvette Clarke (NY-09), Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), and Rep. Ritchie Torres (NY-15) were projected to win their primaries.
Thomas DiNapoli was projected to win the Democratic primary for New York City comptroller.
Issues such as Israel and antisemitism were significant in some races, especially in the diverse 10th Congressional District.
Polls closed at 9 p.m., and anyone in line by that time was allowed to vote.

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Mamdani’s pick set to replace Velázquez in House after New York primary win

June 24, 2026 • Us • The Hill

Summary

Claire Valdez is expected to win the Democratic primary for New York’s 7th Congressional District. The primary was closely contested and featured strong support from local leaders.

Key Facts

Claire Valdez is an assemblywoman in New York.
She is projected to win the Democratic primary for the 7th Congressional District.
This district includes progressive voters in New York City.
The primary race was competitive and divided voters.
Valdez received backing from New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Winning the primary puts Valdez on track to replace incumbent Representative Velázquez.
The report comes from Decision Desk HQ, a source for election results.

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Chinese supercomputer leapfrogs best US machines to be ranked world’s fastest

June 24, 2026 • Technology • Guardian World

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China’s LineShine supercomputer is now ranked the world’s fastest, surpassing the top US machine, El Capitan. LineShine uses traditional computer chips instead of graphics processors and can perform over 2 quintillion calculations per second.

Key Facts

LineShine is located in Shenzhen, China, and leads the Top500 list of supercomputers for the first time since 2017.
It achieved 2.198 exaflops, meaning it can do more than 2 quintillion calculations per second.
LineShine runs on regular CPUs, while many other supercomputers use GPUs designed for AI tasks.
It uses about 42.2 megawatts of electricity to operate.
The previous top US supercomputer, El Capitan in California, now ranks second.
The top five supercomputers are all publicly verified exascale machines, with two others in the US and one in Germany.
Other countries with supercomputers in the top 10 include Italy, Switzerland, and Japan.
The EU has a €20 billion plan to build facilities with very large supercomputers for AI research, aiming to catch up with the US and China.

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Brad Lander defeats Rep. Goldman in NY-10 Democratic primary, CBS News projects

June 24, 2026 • Us • CBS News

Summary

Brad Lander won the Democratic primary against Rep. Dan Goldman in New York’s 10th Congressional District, which includes Lower Manhattan and parts of Brooklyn. Lander received strong support from progressive leaders, while Goldman was backed by more moderate Democrats. Both candidates focused on opposing President Trump’s policies, especially on immigration.

Key Facts

Brad Lander defeated two-term incumbent Rep. Dan Goldman in the Democratic primary for New York’s 10th Congressional District.
The district covers Lower Manhattan and parts of Brooklyn.
Lander received endorsements from Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Senator Bernie Sanders.
Goldman was supported by Governor Kathy Hochul and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
Lander criticized Goldman as a “corporate Democrat” who did not sufficiently fight wealthy interests.
Goldman authored the Robinhood Act aimed at increasing taxes on billionaires like Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk.
Both candidates opposed President Trump’s immigration policies and actions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Lander was arrested last year by ICE while attending immigration court to support immigrants; Goldman has worked to free unlawfully detained immigrants.

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Rep. Dan Goldman unseated by Mamdani-backed Brad Lander

June 24, 2026 • Us • Axios

Summary

Rep. Dan Goldman lost his Democratic primary in New York to Brad Lander, who was supported by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Lander’s win is part of a larger trend of progressive candidates defeating Democrats backed by party leaders in primary elections.

Key Facts

Brad Lander defeated Rep. Dan Goldman in the Democratic primary.
Lander received help from New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
This victory is an example of progressives winning primaries across the U.S. to challenge establishment Democrats.
Goldman was criticized in his left-leaning district for strong support of Israel.
Lander identifies as a liberal Zionist but promises a more critical approach to Israel in Congress.
The race opposed Mamdani’s influence against House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who backed Goldman.
Goldman is the third incumbent Democrat to lose a primary this year, following two Texas representatives.
More older and moderate Democrats may face challenges from younger, more progressive candidates soon.

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Navy admiral removed by Hegseth faces off against Charleston councilwoman for Mace seat

June 24, 2026 • Us • The Hill

Summary

Nancy Lacore, a Democrat and retired three-star Navy admiral who was fired last year by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, is expected to win her primary runoff. She will face Republican Jenny Honeycutt in the November election for South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District.

Key Facts

Nancy Lacore is a Democrat and a retired three-star Navy admiral.
She was removed from her position last year by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Lacore won her primary runoff against Mac Deford, a U.S. Coast Guard veteran and former general counsel.
Jenny Honeycutt, a Republican and Charleston councilwoman, is expected to win her primary runoff.
Lacore and Honeycutt will compete in the November election for South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District.
The source reporting the projections is Decision Desk HQ.
The election will determine the representative for the district in the U.S. Congress.

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Torres easily avoids progressive upset in New York House primary

June 24, 2026 • Us • The Hill

Summary

Rep. Ritchie Torres won the Democratic primary in New York’s 15th Congressional District. He defeated challenger Michael Blake and is expected to be reelected in November.

Key Facts

Ritchie Torres represents New York’s 15th Congressional District.
He won the Democratic primary election against Michael Blake.
Torres has had disagreements with the more progressive members of his party.
His primary win makes him likely to win the general election in November.
Michael Blake is a former state assemblyman.

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Mamdani-backed Lander ousts Goldman in New York House primary

June 24, 2026 • Us • The Hill

Summary

Brad Lander, a former New York City comptroller, is expected to win the Democratic primary against current Representative Dan Goldman in New York. Lander received nearly 63% of the votes counted so far, leading the race.

Key Facts

Brad Lander served as New York City comptroller before running for Congress.
He ran against Dan Goldman, the current Democratic representative.
Lander won about 63% of the vote with 47% of votes counted.
The results come from Decision Desk HQ, a vote tracking organization.
This win means Lander is likely to be the Democratic candidate for the U.S. House seat.
The election took place in New York.
Dan Goldman was the incumbent, meaning he currently holds the office.

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Trump news at a glance: US Senate gives president symbolic rebuke on his military action against Iran

June 24, 2026 • Us • Guardian US

Summary

The US Senate passed a resolution to stop President Trump from continuing military actions against Iran without Congress’s approval. The vote was close and highlighted growing concern about the conflict among lawmakers and the public.

Key Facts

The Senate voted 50-48 to approve a war powers resolution limiting President Trump’s ability to take military action against Iran.
Four Republican senators voted with Democrats to pass the measure.
The resolution requires the president to get Congress’s OK before using military force against Iran.
The House of Representatives passed the same resolution earlier this month.
President Trump and some Republicans question the legal basis of the 1973 War Powers Act used for this measure.
The vote shows dissatisfaction with the Iran conflict ahead of the November midterm elections.
Senators Dave McCormick and Mitch McConnell were absent during the vote; McConnell is recovering in a hospital.
The article also mentions other Trump-related topics, including sanctions, protests, reflecting pool repairs, and intelligence office staffing changes.

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Some promotional Polymarket content made by online creators isn't real, WSJ reports

June 24, 2026 • Business • CBS News

Summary

Polymarket, a prediction market platform, is reviewing its promotional materials after a Wall Street Journal investigation found that some videos by online creators showing large winnings were not based on real bets. The company paid creators to make these videos, but the bets shown did not actually happen.

Key Facts

Polymarket is a prediction market where users can bet on outcomes.
The Wall Street Journal investigated Polymarket’s promotional content.
Some online creators made videos showing they won $1.9 million in bets on Polymarket.
The Journal found these bets were not real.
Polymarket paid creators to make these promotional videos.
Polymarket is now auditing, or reviewing, its promotional content.
Neil Mehta, one of the Journal reporters, discussed the investigation publicly.

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Interior Department adds fencing around Reflecting Pool amid reports of vandalism

June 24, 2026 • Us • The Hill

Summary

The Interior Department placed fences around the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to prevent further vandalism. The decision came after reports of damage caused by activists.

Key Facts

The fences were installed around the Reflecting Pool near the Lincoln Memorial.
The action was taken earlier than planned.
The goal is to stop more damage to the historic site.
Officials mentioned that the vandalism was linked to leftist activists.
The Interior Department spoke to The Hill about the fencing.
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is a well-known landmark in Washington, D.C.
Protecting national monuments from vandalism is a responsibility of the Interior Department.

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Gen. Chris Donahue set to retire, in latest departure by top military official

June 24, 2026 • Us • CBS News

Summary

Gen. Chris Donahue, who leads U.S. Army forces in Europe and Africa, has filed for retirement. His departure is one of several high-ranking military exits during President Donald Trump’s second term. Donahue had disagreements with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Key Facts

Gen. Chris Donahue commands U.S. Army Europe and Africa.
He is submitting retirement papers, planning to leave the military.
Donahue had conflicts with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
He graduated from West Point and led the Delta Force.
Donahue commanded the 82nd Airborne Division.
He played a key role in securing the evacuation from Kabul, Afghanistan, in 2021.
Donahue was the last American soldier to leave Afghanistan by boarding the final U.S. plane.
The news was first reported by The Atlantic and is still developing.

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Federal judge blocks Trump policy that allows immigration court arrests

June 24, 2026 • Us • Guardian World

Summary

A federal judge in California blocked immigration policies from President Trump’s administration that increased arrests at immigration courts and extended detention times in short-term facilities. The judge reinstated earlier rules from President Biden’s time, which limited courthouse arrests and capped detentions at 12 hours.

Key Facts

The judge is P. Casey Pitts from the Northern District of California.
He ruled that the Trump administration’s policies on immigration arrests and detentions were “arbitrary and capricious,” lacking proper explanations.
The policies had allowed arrests at immigration courts in more situations and detentions in short-term cells for up to 72 hours.
The ruling returned limits that restrict arrests at courts to serious cases like national security threats or public safety risks.
The case was brought by an asylum seeker arrested after a court hearing in San Francisco.
The judge cited the Administrative Procedure Act, which requires agencies to give clear reasons for policy changes.
The Department of Homeland Security’s general counsel criticized the ruling as judicial overreach.
Under President Trump since January 2023, immigration arrests increased sharply as part of a longer deportation effort.

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Savannah Guthrie's mother may be dead, according to note from kidnappers

June 24, 2026 • Us • France24

Summary

Savannah Guthrie, host of the “Today” show, made a public appeal for information about her mother, Nancy Guthrie, who has been missing since February 1, 2026. Authorities found a ransom note months ago that suggested Nancy may have died after being kidnapped, but the investigation remains open and no one has been charged.

Key Facts

Nancy Guthrie, 84, disappeared from her home near Tucson, Arizona, on February 1, 2026.
FBI released video showing a masked suspect near her home a week after her disappearance.
Blood found on Nancy's porch linked to the case.
Two ransom notes were received: one demanding Bitcoin ransom, and another stating Nancy had died.
Savannah Guthrie publicly asked viewers to provide any information about her mother.
Law enforcement officials have not confirmed Nancy's death publicly to protect the investigation.
The Pima County Sheriff's Department deferred questions to the FBI, which did not comment.
Experts say official statements about a missing person’s death are typically withheld until conclusive evidence is found.

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Maryland Democrats pick their U.S. House nominees as Moore wins primary for governor

June 24, 2026 • Us • PBS NewsHour

Summary

Maryland Democrats held primary elections to choose their candidates for U.S. House seats and the governor’s race. Governor Wes Moore won the Democratic primary and aims to be reelected for a second term, while several key congressional races drew significant attention.

Key Facts

Maryland Democrats voted in primaries for U.S. House seats and the governor’s race on Tuesday.
Governor Wes Moore won the Democratic primary for governor and is running for a second term.
There was a competitive race to replace retiring Congressman Steny Hoyer.
One closely watched contest involved a current congresswoman facing off against her predecessor.
Maryland has seven Democrats and one Republican representing its eight congressional districts.
Many races are expected to decide the likely winners in strongly partisan districts this fall.
GOP voters hope to elect a candidate who can defeat Governor Moore in the general election.
The primaries attracted significant campaign spending and attention due to these high-profile contests.

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