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The D.C. Council decided to let independent voters participate in district primary elections starting in 2028. They approved spending $1.1 million to support these semi-open primaries from 2027 to 2030, following a voter-approved measure.
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The D.C. Council voted 9-2 to fund semi-open primaries.
Independent voters in Washington, D.C. will be able to vote in district primaries starting in 2028.
This change responds to a measure passed by local voters more than 18 months ago.
The council allocated $1.1 million for these primaries over four years (2027-2030).
The new system is called "semi-open," meaning independents can participate but is not fully open to all voters.
The decision was led by council members, including At-Large Councilwoman Christina Henderson.
This change affects primary elections for local D.C. offices.
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Netflix cancelled the TV series "The Boroughs" less than a month after it premiered, despite its strong viewership. The main reasons appear to be the show’s very high production costs and changes in Netflix’s leadership, along with the show's creators signing a deal with a rival company.
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"The Boroughs" was produced by Matt and Ross Duffer, who also created "Stranger Things."
The show had about 9.5 million views in its first week and topped Netflix’s TV charts.
Production costs were around $10 million per episode, possibly higher.
The Duffer brothers signed a four-year deal with Paramount+, a Netflix competitor.
The original Netflix executives who approved the show have left for Amazon MGM Studios.
New Netflix leaders might not have supported continuing the show.
The series debuted on Netflix on May 21, 2026.
"The Boroughs" is about a retirement community where a resident discovers something dangerous nearby.
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Dr. Anil Menon, an emergency room doctor and NASA astronaut, is preparing for an eight-month mission aboard the International Space Station. He will launch on July 14 to conduct his space mission.
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Dr. Anil Menon is both an emergency room doctor and a NASA astronaut.
His mission will last eight months.
The mission takes place on the International Space Station (ISS).
The launch date is scheduled for July 14.
NASA uses astronauts with medical training for space missions to handle health issues in space.
The article includes an interview with Dr. Menon before his launch.
This mission is part of ongoing human space exploration efforts.
Dr. Darien Sutton, a medical correspondent, conducted the interview with Dr. Menon.
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Bill Pulte started as the Acting Director of National Intelligence on a federal holiday. Soon after, he began firing workers at the office, which some lawmakers had worried might happen when President Trump appointed him.
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Bill Pulte is the new Acting Director of National Intelligence.
He began his role on a federal holiday, Friday.
Pulte started removing staff members soon after beginning his job.
President Trump chose Pulte for this position.
Some lawmakers had concerns about Pulte’s time in this role before he started.
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence oversees U.S. intelligence agencies.
These early actions by Pulte are causing alarm among some government officials.
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Matt Gaetz, who was a U.S. Representative from Florida, announced he is joining the nonprofit group Triumph Gulf Coast as a board member. He said he is returning to public service and wants to help improve people’s lives.
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Matt Gaetz is a former U.S. Representative from Florida.
He was appointed to the board of Triumph Gulf Coast, a nonprofit organization.
Gaetz announced this news on the social media platform X.
He described this role as a return to public service.
Triumph Gulf Coast focuses on improving communities in the Gulf Coast region.
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A federal appeals court allowed the Department of Homeland Security to expand a fast-track deportation process across the entire U.S. This policy lets immigration officials deport some people without court hearings if they cannot prove they have lived in the country for a certain time.
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The court ruled 2-1 in favor of the Trump administration's plan to expand expedited removals nationwide.
Expedited removal lets officials deport certain immigrants quickly, without a court hearing.
Previously, this policy only applied near the border and to people who had been in the U.S. for less than two weeks.
The new rule applies anywhere in the U.S. and to immigrants who cannot show they have lived in the country for more than two years.
A federal judge had blocked the policy in August 2025, saying it violated legal rights, but the appeals court reversed that decision.
DHS lawyer James Percival said the ruling supports applying immigration laws as written.
The Trump administration offers a $2,600 payment and free flights to encourage unauthorized immigrants to leave voluntarily.
The policy is part of President Donald Trump’s broader effort to reduce illegal immigration.
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US Ambassador Mike Huckabee and other supporters of President Trump have tried to calm worries in Israel about rising tensions with the US after a new temporary agreement with Iran and some critical remarks from the White House about Israel. They emphasized that the relationship between the US and Israel is still strong despite the disagreements.
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The US and Iran reached an interim deal recently.
The White House made comments that caused concern in Israel.
US Ambassador Mike Huckabee, a Trump ally, spoke to reassure Israel.
Other supporters of President Trump also worked to ease Israeli worries.
They said US-Israel relations remain solid despite current differences.
The talks aimed to maintain trust between Washington and Jerusalem.
This reflects ongoing complexities in US foreign policy in the Middle East.
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The United Nations’ International Maritime Organization (IMO) will evacuate over 11,000 sailors stranded in the Strait of Hormuz due to the recent U.S.-Iran war. The operation involves several countries and aims to safely move ships through this important shipping route after a peace agreement was reached.
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More than 11,000 sailors are stranded in the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S.-Iran conflict disrupted this key global shipping route.
The IMO plans a large evacuation operation with help from the U.S., Iran, Oman, and others.
Fourteen sailors died during the conflict in the Strait of Hormuz.
Up to 600 ships remain stranded in the area.
Oman has notified and organized safe transit routes for the ships.
Officials say no tolls or fees will be charged on this international waterway.
The evacuation will start after ships are cleared to use the agreed safe routes.
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A large fire broke out at a sandal factory in Tangerang, Indonesia. The fire spread to a gas storage area, causing explosions and heavy smoke. Local residents reported breathing problems, and police are investigating the cause.
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The fire occurred at a sandal factory in Tangerang, Indonesia.
It spread to a gas storage area, triggering explosions.
Smoke from the fire was thick and widespread.
Nearby residents experienced respiratory issues due to the smoke.
Police have started an investigation into how the fire started.
The factory was heavily damaged by the fire and explosions.
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The U.N. Security Council unanimously approved a resolution to improve justice for crimes against peacekeepers, who have faced many attacks worldwide. The resolution aims to support investigations and ensure perpetrators are held accountable.
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Since 1948, about 1,100 U.N. peacekeepers have died and thousands more have been injured.
The prosecution rate for crimes against peacekeepers has been very low.
The resolution was sponsored by Pakistan and Denmark and supported by over 150 countries.
It authorizes the U.N. Secretary-General to gather facts and support investigations after attacks on peacekeepers.
Over 50,000 peacekeepers serve in missions in places like Lebanon, Cyprus, South Sudan, and the Central African Republic.
Attacks on peacekeepers have increased in number and complexity, with little accountability.
Since 2020, 103 people have been convicted for offenses related to killing peacekeepers in several countries.
The Secretary-General will provide options within 120 days to improve accountability for crimes against peacekeepers.
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At a climate conference in London, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged artificial intelligence (AI) companies to reveal how much energy their systems use and the environmental harm they cause. This call comes as Europe faces a severe heatwave that highlights the high energy demand of AI technologies.
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The UN chief made the request during a climate meeting in London.
He wants AI companies to be transparent about their environmental impact.
AI systems require a lot of energy to operate, contributing to environmental challenges.
Europe is currently experiencing a major heatwave, drawing attention to energy use.
The discussion links AI development with its effects on climate change and energy consumption.
The topic is part of broader concerns about sustainability in technology sectors.
Other news included Iran rejecting a US claim over frozen Iranian assets.
The energy intensity of AI is becoming a global issue as AI technologies grow rapidly.
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New York City’s primary elections are happening, and while Mayor Zohran Mamdani is not running, these elections will show how much influence he has on Congress. Voters in New York are choosing candidates for various offices in this important test of political power.
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The New York City primary elections are taking place on June 23, 2026.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is not running in these primaries.
These elections are a major way to measure Mamdani’s influence on Congress.
Primaries decide which candidates will represent political parties in the general election.
The vote affects who may hold important government positions.
The article is focused on New York City political events and their impact on national politics.
Other primaries are happening on the same day in Maryland and Utah.
The article mentions various unrelated news updates but centers on the NYC primaries as the key event.
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The United Nations’ International Maritime Organization has started evacuating over 11,000 sailors stranded in the Strait of Hormuz. This follows a new agreement between the United States and Iran aimed at ending the US-Israel war on Iran and reopening the waterway for shipping.
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The evacuation involves more than 11,000 sailors stuck in the Strait of Hormuz.
The operation is carried out with cooperation from Iran, Oman, the US, and nearby coastal states.
The strait was effectively closed by Iran after the US-Israel war on Iran began on February 28.
Shipping traffic has recently increased, with at least 36 commercial ships passing through the strait on Monday.
The evacuation will happen in phases to avoid accidents due to heavy ship traffic.
Denmark will join an international maritime mission led by France and Britain to help reopen the waterway.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said no country, including Iran, will be allowed to charge tolls for passing through the international waterway.
Iran’s chief negotiator said the strait’s conditions will change and not return to how they were before the war started.
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Four Republican senators joined most Democrats in voting for a resolution that urges President Donald Trump to remove U.S. troops from a conflict with Iran. The vote happened in the Senate and focused on limiting the president’s power to conduct war without Congress’s approval.
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Four Republican senators voted with Democrats on the resolution.
The senators who voted yes are Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, Rand Paul, and Bill Cassidy.
The resolution calls for U.S. troops to be withdrawn from conflict related to Iran.
It is a war powers resolution, meaning it asks the president to get Congress’s permission for military actions.
The vote took place on the Senate floor.
Most Democrats supported the resolution.
The resolution aims to limit President Trump’s authority to wage war without Congressional approval.
This issue relates to U.S. military involvement in the Middle East.
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Voters in New York are taking part in primary elections to choose candidates for several U.S. House of Representatives seats, including some open positions. These races follow the decisions of some current members of Congress not to run again.
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New York is holding primary elections for the U.S. House.
Several districts have open seats, such as the 7th, 12th, and 21st.
Democratic Representatives Nydia Velázquez and Jerry Nadler are leaving their seats.
Republican Representative Elise Stefanik is also leaving Congress.
These changes have opened competitive races in New York.
The elections will decide who represents these districts in the general election.
The primaries are seen as a test of influence for local political figures.
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Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and Attorney General Alan Wilson are competing in the Republican runoff election to become South Carolina’s next governor. President Donald Trump recently endorsed Wilson, although he initially supported Evette before the primary election.
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The runoff election is to choose the Republican candidate for South Carolina governor.
Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and Attorney General Alan Wilson are the two candidates running.
The current governor is Henry McMaster, who supports Evette.
President Donald Trump has recently endorsed Alan Wilson.
President Trump had supported Evette before the June 9 primary election.
The outcome will decide who runs for governor in the general election.
The runoff is happening on a Tuesday (date unspecified).
Both candidates are members of the Republican Party.
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Voters in Utah are voting in primary elections for the U.S. House of Representatives. One seat is open because Blake Moore is not running again, and new district lines make that seat more favorable to Democrats.
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Utah is holding primary elections for the U.S. House on Tuesday.
Blake Moore decided not to run for reelection in Utah’s 1st Congressional District.
The 1st District’s boundaries were changed by a court order.
The new district map gives Democrats a better chance to win this seat.
Multiple Democrats are competing in a primary race for the open seat.
Redistricting means the political balance in the district has shifted.
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Governor Wes Moore, a Democrat, is running for a second term in Maryland and faces only one challenger in the primary. Meanwhile, several Republicans are competing to become their party’s candidate for governor in the upcoming election.
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Governor Wes Moore is the current Democratic governor of Maryland.
Moore is seeking a second term in office.
Moore has one opponent in the Democratic primary.
Moore is expected to win the primary easily.
Many Republicans are competing in their party’s primary to challenge Moore.
Ed Hale, owner of the Baltimore Blast soccer team, is one of the Republican candidates.
The primary election takes place on a Tuesday.
The winner of the primaries will run in the November general election.
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The United States and Iran have given different reports about their recent nuclear talks. At the same time, there are primary election races happening in New York, Maryland, Utah, and South Carolina.
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The U.S. and Iran held talks focused on Iran's nuclear program.
Both countries have shared conflicting versions of what happened during the talks.
Primary elections are taking place in four U.S. states: New York, Maryland, Utah, and South Carolina.
These primaries help decide which candidates will run in the general elections.
CBS News covered these events in a program called "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
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The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. has turned green again due to algae, despite a recent $14 million renovation led by President Trump. President Trump claims vandals deliberately damaged the pool, but he has not shown any proof of this, and officials have not publicly confirmed the alleged vandalism.
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The Reflecting Pool was recently renovated by President Trump's administration with over $14 million spent.
The pool was painted dark blue to better reflect the Washington Monument for the U.S. 250th anniversary.
Soon after, the water turned green from algae growth, which is the largest bloom seen in years.
The blue paint on the pool's bottom began peeling and floating in the water after chemical treatment.
President Trump says a 350-foot cut was made by vandals and claims arrests have been made, but he has not provided evidence.
The White House stated the arrested individuals are longtime Democratic donors, but no proof was provided.
Journalists investigating the site found no visible damage supporting the vandalism claims.
Security at the Reflecting Pool has increased with National Guard and Park Police patrols.
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