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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.
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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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A woman named Leah Stewart was attacked by a great white shark at Coogee beach in Sydney and woke from a coma 10 days later, saying “I love you” to her family. She has undergone multiple surgeries, including losing an arm, and remains in intensive care. Authorities have closed nearby beaches after recent shark sightings and plan to use new drone technology to monitor sharks.
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Leah Stewart was bitten by a great white shark on 13 June at Coogee beach, Sydney.
She woke briefly from an induced coma 10 days after the attack, speaking to her family.
Stewart has had five surgeries so far, including amputation of her arm, with more planned.
Over $488,000 has been raised on a fundraiser to support her medical care and family.
Recent shark sightings near Sydney beaches, including Bondi, have led to temporary beach closures.
A tiger shark was also detected near Bondi after being tagged at Maroubra.
NSW plans to roll out advanced shark-detecting drones at multiple beaches to improve safety.
Great white sharks are protected species in NSW, so culling is not permitted.
Extubated means removing a breathing tube to help a patient breathe on their own.
Induced coma is a medically controlled unconscious state to help the body heal.
Shark nets are barriers placed in the water to reduce shark presence near beaches but are temporarily removed during whale migration.
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South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson won the Republican runoff election for governor by beating Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette. President Donald Trump initially backed Evette but later said he supported both candidates after some of his chosen candidates lost in other states.
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Alan Wilson won the Republican runoff election for South Carolina governor.
He defeated Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette.
Pamela Evette was the candidate President Donald Trump supported at first.
President Trump later said he supported both Wilson and Evette.
Trump changed his position after his candidates lost in Iowa and Georgia.
The election decides the Republican nominee for governor of South Carolina.
Wilson is the state Attorney General.
Pamela Evette finished second in the primary election.
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The UK is experiencing a severe heatwave with temperatures near 40°C, causing public services to struggle and warnings about risks to life. Meanwhile, England drew 0-0 against Ghana in the World Cup, and political tensions rise in the UK Labour Party over defence funding plans as a leadership change approaches.
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The UK is facing a heatwave with temperatures expected close to 40°C (104°F).
The heatwave added 2-4°C to current temperatures due to climate change effects.
Public services like schools, railways, and hospitals are having difficulties because of the heat.
The Met Office has issued red warnings for several UK regions due to life-threatening heat.
In Western Europe, Italy, Spain, and France are also affected by extreme heat, with over 40 deaths reported in France linked to heat.
England’s national football team drew 0-0 with Ghana in the World Cup group stage.
Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer faces internal conflict with Andy Burnham over a 10-year defence investment plan.
Former Defence Secretary John Healey resigned amid disagreements over defence policy in the Labour Party.
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Germany’s national railway system stopped all trains for several hours due to a failure in its internal communication system called GSM-R. Deutsche Bahn, the main train operator, fixed the problem after about two and a half hours and gradually restarted train services.
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The outage affected the whole country’s railway network and caused trains to stop at stations.
The problem was with GSM-R, a digital communication system used for train control and communication.
Deutsche Bahn announced the issue was resolved shortly before 1 a.m. after first reporting it around 10:30 p.m.
Passengers were given taxi and hotel vouchers during the disruption.
An emergency system was used to help stabilize the situation.
Deutsche Bahn apologized for the inconvenience to travelers.
Train delays and disruptions have become more common in Germany in recent years.
GSM-R has been used across Europe since 2000 as a standard for railway communications.
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The U.S. and Iran gave different reports about their recent talks aiming to resolve their long-standing conflict. Both sides disagreed on whether any progress was made toward a lasting agreement.
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The U.S. and Iran held talks to try to end their conflict permanently.
The White House and Iranian officials gave conflicting statements about the outcomes of these talks.
There was no clear agreement on progress made during the discussions.
The talks are part of ongoing efforts to improve U.S.-Iran relations.
Media and diplomats continue to watch closely for any developments.
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Since Bill Pulte became the acting Director of National Intelligence (DNI), more than 50 intelligence staff members have been removed from their positions. Six employees were fired, and 45 others were sent back to their original agencies.
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Bill Pulte is the acting Director of National Intelligence.
Over 50 national intelligence staffers have been removed from their roles since he took charge.
Six staff members were fired from their positions.
Forty-five staff members were reassigned back to their home agencies.
The changes happened under Bill Pulte’s leadership.
The information comes from unnamed sources reported by CBS News.
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Alan Wilson won the Republican runoff election for South Carolina governor, beating Pamela Evette. This means he will be the Republican candidate for governor in the upcoming election.
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Alan Wilson and Pamela Evette competed in a Republican runoff election for South Carolina governor.
CBS News projected that Alan Wilson won the runoff.
The runoff determines the Republican nominee for governor.
Alan Wilson will face other candidates in the general election for South Carolina governor.
The election is part of South Carolina's process to choose state leaders.
Pamela Evette lost the runoff and will not be the Republican nominee.
The information was reported by CBS News.
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The House of Representatives approved a bipartisan bill to lower housing costs by reducing regulations, speeding up building, and limiting large landlords from buying single-family homes. President Donald Trump is expected to sign the bill into law soon, marking a major effort to make housing more affordable across the country.
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The House passed the housing bill with a 358-32 vote; the Senate passed it 85-5.
The bill aims to reduce federal rules and shorten environmental reviews to help build homes faster.
It limits big corporate landlords from buying single-family houses to reduce their market influence.
The law will expand financing and support new types of housing, like factory-built modular homes.
New renter protections and programs to reduce homelessness are included in the bill.
Communities building more homes can receive extra federal funding.
The bill encourages updating zoning rules that currently restrict housing development.
It also funds renovations in public housing and speeds disaster recovery housing funds.
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Eight people with ties to Antifa were sentenced to a total of 450 years in prison for a riot at an immigration detention center in Texas where a law enforcement officer was shot. The sentences range from 30 to 100 years following convictions on charges including rioting, using weapons, and supporting terrorism.
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Eight people connected to Antifa were sentenced for their roles in a violent riot on July 4 at a Texas immigration detention center.
A former Marine reservist among them received a 100-year sentence for attempted murder of a law enforcement officer.
Other sentences ranged from 30 to 70 years for charges like rioting, weapon use, and supporting terrorism.
The riot involved shooting, fireworks, vandalism, and attacking a guard booth.
The defendants said they were protesting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and deny affiliation with Antifa.
President Trump designated Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization in 2023.
The DOJ described the group as part of a wider militant network.
A ninth defendant's sentencing is scheduled for July 1, along with others who pleaded guilty earlier.
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A judge in California blocked parts of the Trump administration's immigration policies that allowed arrests inside immigration courts and let authorities hold immigrants for long periods without time limits. The judge said these policies were unfair and not properly explained by the government, violating legal rules.
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A federal judge issued a nationwide ban on certain immigration enforcement policies started under President Trump.
One blocked policy allowed arrests of immigrants inside immigration courts while they were attending hearings.
Another blocked policy removed limits on how long immigrants could be detained, some held over 12 hours or overnight.
The judge said Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) did not properly explain why they made these policy changes.
The policies were found to violate the Administrative Procedure Act and the Fifth Amendment rights of detainees.
Community leaders and some lawmakers said arrests at courts caused fear and disruption in immigrant communities.
The Department of Homeland Security criticized the ruling, saying it interferes with enforcing immigration laws.
A similar ruling was made by another judge in New York, also blocking arrests at immigration courthouses.
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Betty and Kermit Eastman, who are both 99 years old, shared their advice on having a long and happy marriage after celebrating their 80th wedding anniversary. They spoke about their experiences in an interview with CBS News Minnesota.
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Betty and Kermit Eastman are both 99 years old.
They have been married for 80 years.
They shared their secret to a long and happy marriage.
Their story was featured on CBS News Minnesota.
The interview was available on the CBS News app and website.
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A suspect in California has been charged after hitting eight pedestrians in a hit-and-run. The victims, aged between 15 and 70, all survived, and the suspect faces charges including 10 counts of attempted murder.
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Eight pedestrians were hit in a hit-and-run incident in California.
The victims ranged in age from 15 to 70 years old.
All the victims survived the incident.
The suspect was charged with several crimes.
Charges include 10 counts of attempted murder.
The incident was described as a hit-and-run rampage.
Authorities are handling the case following the charges.
No further details about the suspect or motive were provided.
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The number of heat pumps installed in the UK increased by only 7% last year, much less than the 56% growth seen in 2024. This slowdown follows the government cutting a grant program that helped poorer households install heat pumps, which use electricity instead of gas to heat homes and reduce carbon emissions.
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Heat pump installations in the UK grew by 7% in the last year, down from 56% the year before.
The government ended the ECO scheme, which fully funded heat pumps for low-income households after issues with bad installations.
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme still offers a £7,500 grant but households may need to pay over £2,500 themselves.
About 20% of the UK's emissions come from heating homes, most of which currently use gas boilers.
Heat pumps use electricity, which can come from clean sources like wind and solar energy.
The UK has some of the highest electricity bills in Europe, making running heat pumps costly.
Electric car sales continue to rise, with one in four new cars being electric, helped by high petrol prices.
The government plans to weaken the zero emission vehicles target, but climate advisors want to keep it to support cleaner transport.
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A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Justice Department, which was seeking detailed voter data from the state of Maryland. The judge ruled against the request for access to Maryland's voter records.
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A U.S. District Court judge named Stephanie Gallagher made the decision.
The Justice Department filed the lawsuit to get detailed information about Maryland voters.
The lawsuit was part of the Trump administration's effort to access state-level voter data.
The judge dismissed the lawsuit, meaning the Justice Department did not win the case.
This ruling stops the Justice Department from obtaining Maryland's voter records.
The case is related to efforts to review or audit voter information at the state level.
The decision represents a legal setback for President Donald Trump’s administration on this matter.
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President Donald Trump appointed Bill Pulte as acting director of the US Office of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) in June 2024. Since then, over 50 staff members, including some with ties to former director Tulsi Gabbard, have been fired or reassigned, raising concerns among lawmakers about the impact on national security.
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Bill Pulte became acting DNI director after Tulsi Gabbard left the role in late May 2024.
More than 50 staff members have been dismissed or sent back to their previous agencies.
Many political appointees linked to Gabbard were among those removed.
The National Terrorism Center has faced large staff cuts.
Congressional leaders from both parties expressed concern about large-scale firings without their consultation.
Pulte also leads the federal housing finance agency.
Some lawmakers worry that cuts could put the agency’s mission to prevent terrorism at risk.
Last year, under Gabbard, DNI’s workforce was reduced by 40% because of concerns over inefficiency and misuse of intelligence.
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A new study found that taking a five-minute walking break every hour at work can improve mood, alertness, and productivity without disrupting work. The research surveyed over 11,000 office workers and showed that short, regular movement breaks are a practical way to counteract the health risks of sitting for long periods.
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Sitting for long periods can increase the risk of overweight, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes.
Most adults spend about three-quarters of their waking day sitting.
Taking a five-minute walk break every hour helps improve mood and reduce tiredness.
Walking breaks every half hour also help but can disrupt work more.
Walking breaks every two hours help but are less effective than hourly breaks.
Movement breaks can improve focus, memory, and help people feel refreshed.
Walking meetings or pacing during calls are good ways to stay active at work.
The study used self-reported data and lasted a few weeks, so more long-term research is needed.
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The United States and Iran have publicly shared conflicting statements about recent events. Both sides have made claims that contradict each other, leading to confusion about what actually happened.
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The U.S. government and Iran have made opposing public statements.
Both have denied or confirmed different parts of the same situation.
This back-and-forth has caused uncertainty about the facts.
The conflicting claims come from official sources in both countries.
Media coverage highlights the challenge of getting clear information.
Tensions between the U.S. and Iran remain high due to these disputes.
The situation involves political and diplomatic disagreements.
No clear resolution or agreement has been reached yet.
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The United Nations' maritime agency has started an operation to evacuate over 11,000 sailors who have been stuck in the Strait of Hormuz. The waterway was closed by Iran since February, trapping many ships, but the recent US-Iran agreement has paused the conflict and allowed the evacuation to begin.
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More than 11,000 sailors are stranded in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran had effectively closed the waterway since February.
The closure trapped many ships and sailors for several months.
The United Nations' maritime agency is leading the evacuation effort.
A US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding helped pause the conflict.
This pause made it possible to start evacuating the sailors.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key shipping route between the Persian Gulf and open waters.
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Senators Mike Lee and Rick Scott are pushing hard for the SAVE America Act, a voting law bill requiring voter ID and citizenship proof, but Senate Majority Leader John Thune says there are not enough votes to pass it. President Donald Trump supports the bill and will meet with Senate Republicans to discuss it, but some Senate leaders doubt it will pass.
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The SAVE America Act would require voter ID and proof of citizenship for voting.
It also includes new rules limiting mail-in voting.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune says Republicans do not have enough votes to pass the bill.
Senators Lee and Scott have been pressuring leadership to focus on passing the bill.
President Trump supports the SAVE America Act and will meet with Senate Republicans.
Some Senate Republicans, including Mitch McConnell, Susan Collins, and Lisa Murkowski, have voted against similar voting bills.
Attempts to pass parts of the bill have failed to get a majority in the Senate.
Some senators express frustration with Lee and Scott’s push, calling it unrealistic.
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