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Representative Dan Goldman is trailing progressive Brad Lander in polls for the Democratic primary in New York’s 10th Congressional District. The race highlights a choice between moderate and progressive leadership in a district known for strong progressive support.
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Brad Lander leads in recent polls: one showed 57% support for Lander vs. 23% for Goldman, another showed 47% for Lander vs. 42% for Goldman.
Prediction markets give Lander about a 98-99% chance of winning.
The 10th District covers parts of lower Manhattan and Brooklyn, areas with many progressive voters.
Goldman is seen as more centrist and has faced criticism from progressives for his stance on Israel.
Lander has the endorsement of Mayor Zohran Mamdani, reflecting the mayor’s influence in the city’s progressive politics.
Goldman supports Israel firmly but criticized its current leadership and policies regarding Gaza.
The primary election is a key test of the progressive movement’s influence in New York politics.
This race is one of several in 2026 where progressives challenge moderate Democrats in New York City.
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The National Guard and U.S. Park Police are watching the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after it turned green from algae and had blue paint floating on it. This is part of a response to prevent further damage to the pool.
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The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool showed green water due to an algae bloom.
Blue paint was also found floating on top of the pool’s water.
The National Guard and U.S. Park Police began patrolling the area on Monday.
The patrols aim to stop people from harming the pool.
The Department of the Interior is involved in addressing this situation.
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Nancy Guthrie, mother of TV host Savannah Guthrie, disappeared earlier this year near Tucson, Arizona. A ransom note sent after her disappearance expressed regret about her death and suggested the kidnappers felt some sympathy for her family.
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Nancy Guthrie disappeared from her home near Tucson, Arizona, early in 2024.
A first ransom note demanded cryptocurrency and said she was safe.
A second note, sent later, said Nancy died soon after she was taken.
The second note did not ask for money but showed regret over her passing.
Former FBI agent Jennifer Coffindaffer said the note showed unusual empathy from the kidnappers.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department and FBI are actively investigating the case.
Savannah Guthrie and her siblings made a public video offering to pay for their mother’s safe return.
The kidnappers described Nancy as “buried with nature,” but did not reveal her exact location.
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Kevin Buehler, chief innovation officer at Rogo, explained that artificial intelligence (AI) could change the way financial firms like Wall Street banks are organized and operate. Instead of just helping individuals work faster, AI might shift how tasks are assigned, reduce some manual work, and change the roles of junior and senior employees.
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AI tools are moving deeper into financial work, handling tasks like creating pitch materials, spreadsheets, and company analysis.
These tools may reduce the need for many junior bankers who currently do manual work.
Firms could use the extra time to focus on clients, coaching, or higher-judgment activities instead of just cutting costs.
Buehler predicts a shift from a pyramid structure in banks to a “skyscraper” model, with senior leaders at the top and AI-skilled professionals in the middle.
An example from DBS Bank in Singapore shows that retraining staff to use AI and focus on customer service can increase revenue and market share.
Adoption of AI tools is often higher among junior staff at first; senior leaders may adopt them more when the tools match their workflows.
AI adoption may be uneven and the transition period could present challenges.
Future AI use might extend beyond speeding up work to redesigning whole business processes, like mergers and acquisitions.
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A Chilean court found three former agents of Augusto Pinochet’s secret police guilty of killing Ronni Karpen Moffitt in a 1976 car bomb attack in Washington DC. The agents were sentenced to 15 years in prison for their roles in the murder.
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Ronni Karpen Moffitt, an American working with Chilean diplomat Orlando Letelier, was killed by a car bomb in Washington DC in 1976.
Three former agents of Chile’s secret police (Dina) were convicted for Moffitt’s murder and sentenced to 15 years in prison.
The secret police operated under Pinochet’s dictatorship and targeted opponents in Chile and abroad.
The bombing was ordered directly by Pinochet and planned by Dina’s chief Manuel Contreras.
The killing caused tension between Chile and the US, which later placed an arms embargo on Chile.
Previous legal actions had punished some involved Chilean military officials and an American collaborator named Michael Townley.
Moffitt’s family and supporters see the court ruling as a long-awaited step toward justice.
Orlando Letelier was an outspoken critic of Pinochet and was murdered in the same attack.
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Iran and Oman said they will study fees for services in the Strait of Hormuz through a joint group, aiming to manage the waterway together. Both countries said they have rights over the strait but promised safe passage without tolls, despite the U.S. opposing any charges.
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Iran and Oman will work together to decide on fees for services in the Strait of Hormuz.
They claim sovereignty over their territorial waters in the strait.
The joint group will discuss future navigation rules and related costs following international standards.
Iran plans to charge "maritime service fees" after a 60-day free period stated in a deal with the U.S. and Oman.
The U.S. strongly opposes any tolls or fees on the strait and has threatened sanctions against Oman.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key route used for about 20% of the world's oil and natural gas shipments.
Iran previously closed the strait but lifted the blockade in line with a recent agreement with the U.S.
Both countries declared commitment to international law and toll-free safe passage through the strait.
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The article argues that adding four new seats to the Supreme Court under a future Democratic government would actually be reversing previous changes, not packing the court. It suggests that expanding the court in this way is a way to restore balance.
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The proposal is to add four new seats to the Supreme Court.
This would happen under the next Democratic-led government.
The current Supreme Court has fewer justices than it did in the past.
Adding seats can change the court’s balance.
The article says this expansion is "unpacking" the court, meaning restoring it.
The term "court-packing" usually means adding seats to influence decisions.
Here, the article argues this is not court-packing but correcting past changes.
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Voters in New York City are deciding in a Democratic primary election that highlights a struggle between artificial intelligence (AI) companies and nonprofit groups seeking stronger controls on AI. The race aims to choose a new representative after Rep. Jerry Nadler retires, with candidates representing different views on AI regulation.
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The election is in New York City for the Democratic primary.
The winner will replace Rep. Jerry Nadler, who is retiring.
The campaign centers on differing opinions about AI technology.
AI companies support candidates favoring fewer regulations.
Nonprofit safety groups back candidates who want stricter AI rules.
This election is seen as a key moment in the debate on AI policy.
Voters’ choice will reflect public attitude toward AI’s future oversight.
The outcome may influence how AI is regulated at the government level.
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Nine Texas protesters were sentenced to long prison terms after being found guilty of terrorism and other charges related to a July 4 protest at an immigrant detention center. The protest involved vandalism and a gunshot that injured a police officer, leading prosecutors to label the group as part of a planned conspiracy linked to antifa.
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The protest occurred on July 4 at an immigrant detention facility in Alvarado, Texas.
Some protesters damaged property, including cars, a guard shack, a government van, and a security camera.
One activist fired an AR-15 at a police officer, injuring him in the shoulder; the officer survived.
Sentences ranged from 50 to 100 years in prison for the convicted defendants.
Prosecutors described the group as a "North Texas antifa cell" and said the attack was planned.
Eight defendants were convicted of providing support for terrorists, while one was convicted of hiding documents.
Evidence included the activists’ membership in a book club and gun group, reading leftwing zines, possession of legally purchased guns, and using encrypted messaging.
Similar government prosecutions against activists interfering with ICE agents have taken place in other cities recently.
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South African police are investigating the murder of a 29-year-old Malawian man in Pietermaritzburg amid growing anti-migrant violence. Many Malawians are seeking to leave South Africa due to threats and attacks ahead of a June 30 deadline set by protest groups demanding undocumented foreigners leave the country.
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A 29-year-old Malawian man was murdered in Pietermaritzburg after a protest.
Hundreds of Malawians gathered to be repatriated out of fear of anti-migrant attacks.
South Africa is increasing security ahead of a deadline for undocumented migrants to leave.
Anti-migrant protests target foreigners from countries like Ghana, Nigeria, Malawi, and Mozambique.
South African police opened a murder investigation after the man was found injured near a river.
Violence against migrants has happened before, with deadly riots in 2008, 2015, 2016, and 2019.
Local elections in South Africa are upcoming on November 4, during ongoing political tensions.
Some political violence also occurred recently, including shootings linked to local parties during voter registration.
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The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that a Rastafarian man, Damon Landor, cannot sue Louisiana prison officials for monetary damages after they forcibly shaved his hair, which violated his religious beliefs. The court said the law protecting religious rights of prisoners does not allow individuals to be sued for money damages in this case.
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Damon Landor is a Rastafarian whose religion requires growing uncut hair.
Prison guards in Louisiana held Landor down and shaved his hair despite his religious beliefs.
Landor’s lawsuit was based on the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000, which protects religious rights of people in institutions like prisons.
Lower courts dismissed his case because the law does not let him sue individual officials for money damages.
The Supreme Court’s decision was 6-3, with three liberal justices disagreeing.
The Trump administration supported Landor’s case, asking the court to allow the lawsuit to proceed.
Landor had reminded officials of a past court ruling that found Louisiana’s hair-cutting policy violated the law, but it was ignored.
The court has expanded religious rights protections in past cases but limited monetary claims in this one.
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Iain Robertson, an actor known for his role in the BBC soap River City, was found guilty of raping one woman and assaulting two others in crimes dated between 2004 and 2019. The trial took place in Glasgow, and sentencing is scheduled for July 23.
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Iain Robertson is 45 years old and played Stevie O'Hara in River City.
He was convicted of five crimes, including rape and domestic abuse.
The offenses happened from 2004 to 2019.
Witnesses described Robertson as violent and controlling.
The trial was held at the High Court in Glasgow.
The judge has postponed sentencing until July 23.
The prosecutor said the victims’ stories were strong and consistent.
Robertson denied the charges and said he was "no angel."
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Senator Rand Paul has officially subpoenaed Dr. Anthony Fauci to appear before the Senate Homeland Security Committee in July. Fauci had previously agreed to testify voluntarily this month but later decided not to.
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Senator Rand Paul is the chairman of the Senate Homeland Security Committee.
Dr. Anthony Fauci was initially set to testify voluntarily this month.
Fauci later canceled his planned testimony.
Due to this, Senator Paul issued a subpoena to require Fauci’s appearance.
The subpoena demands Fauci attend the committee hearing in July.
The issue relates to Fauci’s role and actions regarding government public health matters.
The exchange highlights tensions between Fauci and some Senate members.
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A survey shows that most people in the United Kingdom now think leaving the European Union, known as Brexit, was a mistake ten years after the 2016 referendum. The country has faced political and economic problems since leaving the EU, but many people who voted to leave still support Brexit.
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In 2016, the UK voted to leave the EU with 51.9% of the vote.
A recent YouGov poll finds a majority of Britons now believe Brexit was a mistake.
Brexit has caused political troubles, with seven prime ministers in ten years dealing with its effects.
Economic studies show that Brexit reduced UK productivity, imports, exports, and caused about a 6% drop in the economy.
Some who voted to leave admit to "Bregret," but two-thirds still support Brexit.
Nigel Farage, a Brexit leader and ally of President Donald Trump, says leaving the EU was the right decision.
The promise to control borders and limit EU migration was not fully realized, leading to increased migration from outside the EU.
Many Britons are tired of the idea of holding another referendum on EU membership.
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France is experiencing a severe heatwave that has caused early closures of major Paris tourist sites like the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre museum. The heat has also disrupted daily life, leading to school closures and train cancellations across the country.
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The Eiffel Tower closed early at 4 pm on Tuesday due to extreme heat and may close early again on Wednesday.
Visitors with tickets to the Eiffel Tower during early closures will be refunded.
The Louvre museum will close two hours early from Wednesday to Saturday because of the heat.
Both the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre are among the most visited sites in the world, attracting millions of tourists annually.
The Louvre's old building is not well adapted to climate change and faces funding challenges for upgrades.
Other tourist attractions, like Mont Saint Michel in Normandy, have warned visitors to postpone visits during the heatwave.
More than half of mainland France is under the highest weather alert level due to the heat.
The heatwave has caused school closures and train cancellations, affecting daily life in France.
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A severe heatwave in France has caused the early closure of two famous Paris tourist sites, the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre Museum. These closures aim to protect visitors and staff from dangerous high temperatures.
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The Eiffel Tower closed early at 4 pm on June 23, 2026, instead of its usual hours from 9 am to 12:45 am.
The Louvre Museum will close two hours early, at 4 pm, from Wednesday to Saturday due to the heatwave.
The heatwave has disrupted daily life in France, causing school closures and train cancellations.
The Eiffel Tower receives about seven million visitors annually.
The Louvre, home to famous artworks like the Mona Lisa, has around nine million visitors each year.
The Louvre is an old building that is not well-equipped to handle extreme heat and needs upgrades.
Visitors who had tickets for early closure times at the Eiffel Tower will be refunded.
The highest heat buildup occurs late in the day and is worsened by large numbers of visitors inside these sites.
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Richard Glossip, who was on Oklahoma’s death row for nearly 30 years for a 1997 murder, is back in court as his case moves toward a retrial. The U.S. Supreme Court overturned his conviction last year because of false testimony, and he was recently released on bond while waiting for the next step.
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Richard Glossip was convicted for the 1997 murder of Barry Van Treese, his former boss.
Prosecutors said the murder was part of a murder-for-hire plan, involving a baseball bat death.
The U.S. Supreme Court found that prosecutors let a key witness give false testimony, violating Glossip’s rights.
Glossip spent almost 30 years on death row and had nine scheduled execution dates.
He was released on bond last month while awaiting retrial.
Oklahoma plans to retry him but will not seek the death penalty again.
Glossip has said he is innocent and has received support from public figures, including Kim Kardashian.
Van Treese’s family wanted the original conviction and sentence to remain as decided by the courts.
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The National Action Network (NAN), led by Rev. Al Sharpton, has bought a building in Harlem to make its headquarters permanent after more than 20 years of renting. The new home is a renovated former community theater called the Faison Firehouse Theater.
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NAN has been based in Harlem for over two decades but was previously renting its space.
The new headquarters is located at the former Faison Firehouse Theater on Hancock Place near 124th Street and Manhattan Avenue.
The theater was converted from an old firehouse by Tony Award-winning choreographer George Faison in 1999.
Faison chose to sell the building to NAN rather than a large developer.
Rev. Al Sharpton, aged 71, plans for NAN to be a lasting institution beyond his leadership.
The renovation of the new headquarters is complete and functional.
NAN’s regular Saturday rallies are expected to resume there in the summer.
NAN was founded in 1991 and previously met in rented spaces, including an elementary school and locations on 125th Street.
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The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on June 23, 2026, for faster action against global warming. He urged artificial intelligence (AI) companies to reveal their environmental impact as Europe experiences a second heatwave in two months, highlighting the role of fossil fuels in climate and energy problems.
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Europe is currently enduring its second heatwave in two months.
UN chief Antonio Guterres emphasized the need for urgent action to tackle global warming.
Guterres specifically asked AI companies to be transparent about the energy they use and environmental effects they cause.
A UN study found that AI facilities consumed more electricity in 2025 than most countries in the world.
The increase in fossil fuel use is a key factor driving climate change and energy crises.
The article references related environmental warnings, like ocean warming and the impact of El Niño on climate.
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A Texas man, Charles Tod Brooks, shot and killed his daughter, Rebekah Bailey Brooks, during a fight between her and her mother on Father's Day. He is charged with first-degree murder and is in jail awaiting further investigation.
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The incident happened in Azle, Texas, at the family home.
Charles Tod Brooks, 61, confessed to shooting his 25-year-old daughter.
The shooting occurred while trying to separate a fight between the daughter and her mother.
Rebekah Bailey Brooks was found with a gunshot wound and died at the scene despite medical efforts.
Charles Brooks was charged with first-degree murder and held on a $2 million bond.
The Texas Rangers are helping with the investigation.
The reason for the fight between the daughter and her mother is not known.
Authorities have expressed condolences to the family.
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