Phil Weiser, Colorado’s Attorney General, is expected to win the Democratic nomination for governor, beating Senator Michael Bennet. Bennet was originally seen as the favorite, but Weiser gained the lead as the race progressed.
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Phil Weiser is currently Colorado’s Attorney General.
Michael Bennet is a three-term U.S. Senator from Colorado.
Bennet is also a former superintendent of Denver Public Schools.
Decision Desk HQ projects that Weiser will win the Democratic primary for governor.
The race started with Bennet as the favored candidate.
Weiser’s lead shows a change in voter preference during the primary.
The nomination will decide the Democratic candidate for the upcoming Colorado governor’s election.
This contest is part of the Democratic Party’s search for a governor candidate in Colorado.
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A pet camera caught a dog grabbing a knife from a kitchen counter, showing how curious dogs can get into everyday household dangers. Experts warn that many common items in homes, like sugar-free gum, medications, and cleaning pods, can seriously harm dogs if left within their reach.
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A dog was recorded grabbing a kitchen knife from a counter, but no one was hurt.
Trainers say dogs often find ways to reach items owners think are safe.
Sugar-free gum and candy with xylitol can cause dangerous health problems in dogs.
Medications left around are risky because dogs can mistake them for treats.
Laundry detergent pods and dishwasher tablets can cause burns if a dog bites them.
Some common houseplants can cause serious illness or kidney failure in dogs.
Garbage cans with unsecured lids may contain harmful items like cooked bones or chocolate.
Small children's toys and household furniture can also pose choking or injury risks.
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Phil Weiser is expected to win the Democratic primary for Colorado governor with about 55% of the vote counted so far. He will face the Republican nominee and an independent candidate in the November general election.
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Phil Weiser is the current Colorado Attorney General and is running for governor for the first time.
Michael Bennet, a U.S. Senator, is his main challenger in the Democratic primary.
Weiser had about 54.7% of the vote with 77% counted; Bennet had 45.3%.
Both Weiser and Bennet are new to running for governor.
Weiser faced criticism for accepting donations from lawyers whose firms worked with his office.
The Republican primary candidates include Barb Kirkmeyer, Scott Bottoms, and Victor Marx.
Former Congressman Greg Lopez is running as an independent candidate for governor.
A Democrat has been governor of Colorado for the past 20 years.
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Phil Weiser won the Democratic primary for Colorado governor, beating U.S. Senator Michael Bennet. This shows voters’ frustration with Washington and gives Weiser a strong chance in the November election.
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Phil Weiser is the Colorado Attorney General and won the Democratic governor nomination.
He defeated U.S. Senator Michael Bennet by a 55% to 45% margin.
The race was seen as a choice between establishment experience (Bennet) and a more aggressive, state-focused approach (Weiser).
Weiser highlighted his office’s 65+ lawsuits against President Trump’s administration as part of his campaign.
Michael Bennet is well-known and has significant campaign funds, having run for president in 2020.
Weiser shifted to a more progressive position late in the race to gain support.
Bennet’s loss means he will remain in the Senate for his current term of two more years, avoiding a special election.
Democrats have controlled Colorado statewide elections for over ten years, making Weiser a likely favorite in November.
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Rep. Jeff Hurd won the GOP primary for Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District seat. Earlier this year, President Trump first withdrew his support for Hurd but later reversed that decision.
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Jeff Hurd is a Republican congressman from Colorado.
He ran for reelection in the GOP primary for the 3rd Congressional District.
President Trump initially withdrew his endorsement of Hurd this year.
Trump criticized Hurd for not fully supporting his tariff policies.
After withdrawing, Trump changed his mind and supported Hurd again.
Hurd defeated his GOP primary challenger Hope Scheppelman.
Decision Desk HQ projected Hurd as the winner of the primary.
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President Donald Trump announced that the Republican Party will hold a midterm convention in Dallas, Texas, later this year. This is the first time the party will organize such an event specifically for the midterm elections.
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President Trump made the announcement on a Tuesday.
The event is called a "midterm convention."
The convention will take place in Dallas, Texas.
This is the first time the Republican Party will hold a midterm convention.
The midterm elections happen halfway through a presidential term.
President Trump called Dallas one of his favorite places.
He described the event as something new and exciting for the party.
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State Representative Manny Rutinel has won the Democratic primary in Colorado’s 8th Congressional District. He will challenge Republican Representative Gabe Evans, who is seen as vulnerable in the upcoming general election.
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Manny Rutinel is a state representative and an attorney.
Rutinel defeated Shannon Bird in the Democratic primary.
Gabe Evans is the current Republican representative for Colorado’s 8th Congressional District.
Evans is viewed as one of the most vulnerable Republican incumbents this election.
The race is in a battleground district, meaning it could be won by either party.
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The US Supreme Court ruled that children born in the United States have birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s attempt to end this policy through an executive order. President Trump responded by urging Congress to pass a law to abolish birthright citizenship instead.
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The Supreme Court confirmed that nearly all people born in the US are citizens at birth, based on the 14th Amendment.
The ruling went against President Trump’s executive order aiming to end birthright citizenship.
Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the majority opinion, with a combination of liberal and conservative justices joining.
Some conservative justices disagreed and wrote dissenting opinions, including one by Justice Clarence Thomas.
President Trump urged Congress to act quickly to eliminate birthright citizenship by law.
Trump first issued his executive order on the first day of his second term.
The case was notable because President Trump attended the court’s oral arguments in person, a first for a sitting president.
The ruling affects a key part of President Trump’s wider immigration policy efforts.
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The Trump administration has lifted restrictions on Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models after weeks of dispute. Anthropic will restore access to the models following government review and approval to address security concerns.
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Anthropic makes advanced AI models named Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5.
The Trump administration had imposed export controls restricting access to these models by foreign nationals.
The government’s concerns focused on possible "jailbreak" techniques that could bypass AI safeguards.
Anthropic argued the AI’s protections were effective and that government restrictions hurt model deployment.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick worked with Anthropic to review and approve the models for safe use.
President Trump signed an order creating a 30-day review for the most advanced private AI models to ensure safety.
Earlier, the Trump administration halted federal use of Anthropic’s AI due to security worries and supply chain risks.
A federal judge blocked government restrictions on Anthropic, calling them overly harsh; the government is appealing.
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Lawyers for President Trump asked E. Jean Carroll’s lawyer to delay paying the $5 million damages awarded to Carroll in a 2023 sexual abuse and defamation case. Carroll’s attorney refused the delay and asked the court to speed up the payment, following the Supreme Court’s decision not to hear Trump’s appeal.
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A 2023 jury found President Trump liable for sexually abusing and defaming E. Jean Carroll.
The jury awarded Carroll $5 million in damages plus nearly $780,000 in interest.
Trump’s lawyers requested Carroll’s permission to delay the payment after the Supreme Court refused to hear his appeal.
Carroll’s lawyer declined the delay and requested a faster court schedule for payment.
The $5 million award has been held in a court-controlled bank account since 2023.
The Supreme Court also declined to hear a separate appeal by Trump related to another $83 million defamation ruling in Carroll’s favor.
Trump denies the abuse allegations and disputed knowing Carroll.
Carroll’s attorney pointed to evidence that Trump misidentified Carroll during his deposition, supporting her claims.
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to keep birthright citizenship as guaranteed by the Constitution. This decision blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order that aimed to reduce the right of children born in the U.S. from automatically becoming citizens.
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The Supreme Court voted 6-3 in favor of maintaining birthright citizenship.
Birthright citizenship means children born on U.S. soil automatically become U.S. citizens.
The ruling struck down an executive order issued by President Donald Trump.
The executive order sought to limit or end automatic citizenship for those born in the U.S.
Wong Kim Ark’s 1898 court case originally established birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. regardless of their parents’ nationality.
Norman Wong, great-grandson of Wong Kim Ark, spoke about the ruling, calling it a victory for America.
This decision confirms the constitutional protection of citizenship by birth.
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Many parts of the United States are expected to experience extremely hot weather during the July Fourth holiday due to a heat dome. Temperatures and humidity will be dangerously high, causing health risks and setting new heat records in several cities.
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More than half of the U.S. will be under a heat dome during the holiday weekend.
Heat indices (how hot it feels) are expected to reach between 100 and 115 degrees in many eastern and midwestern areas.
Cities like New York and Washington, D.C., could break heat records that have stood for over 100 years.
New York City is sending vans with nurses and paramedics to give out water, sunscreen, and check on vulnerable people.
Nashville is handing out cold water to homeless people during the hottest hours.
Many eastern U.S. states have heat watches or warnings through Saturday night.
Health officials warn that heat exhaustion and heat stroke are serious risks from such hot and humid conditions.
Symptoms to watch for include fatigue, dizziness, cramps, confusion, and upset stomach.
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President Donald Trump earned over $1 billion last year from business activities involving cryptocurrency and other products, according to his 2025 financial report. His income included royalties from a Trump meme coin and earnings from a cryptocurrency company run by his sons and associates.
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President Trump reported $635 million in royalties from a Trump meme coin launched three days before his term began.
He earned more than $500 million from World Liberty Financial, a crypto firm founded by his sons and children of his special envoy.
Trump and his family receive 75% of the proceeds from World Liberty Financial.
His total income for 2025 surpasses $1 billion, a big increase from the $600 million he reported in 2024.
He also made money from real estate and Trump-branded items like Bibles and watches.
The White House said Trump and his family never had conflicts of interest and denied he profited from being president.
The deputy press secretary said Trump helped make the US a leading country in cryptocurrency.
The White House criticized media reports suggesting ethical problems with Trump’s business dealings.
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Residents of Boyle Heights faced difficulties after the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) towed nearly 10 vehicles during a large warehouse fire emergency. Some vehicle owners say they were not parked illegally and now have to pay fees, adding financial stress during the crisis.
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A warehouse fire at the Lineage cold storage facility caused a long emergency response lasting nearly two weeks.
The LAPD towed nine vehicles during firefighting efforts; five had expired registrations, and one was non-operational.
Vehicle owners claim their cars were legally parked and were willing to move them but were towed anyway.
Some residents had to pay up to $100 in fees to retrieve their vehicles, adding financial burdens.
LAPD cited California Vehicle Code Section 22651(n) to justify towing parked vehicles blocking restricted zones.
A former federal prosecutor suggested the wrong legal code might have been used and that owners should not pay for towing costs in this case.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ office promised to return vehicles without extra costs and is working with local officials to assist residents.
Councilwoman Ysabel Jurado plans to propose waiving city fees and improving future towing procedures during emergencies.
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President Donald Trump earned more than $1 billion from his cryptocurrency businesses in 2025, according to a federal filing. His income from crypto exceeded that from his real estate properties and legal settlements that year.
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President Trump earned over $1 billion from his crypto businesses in 2025.
His main crypto company, World Liberty Financial, made more than $500 million selling digital products like "governance tokens."
Another crypto company, CIC Digital LLC, earned over $600 million selling "meme" coins featuring Trump’s face.
Trump’s crypto earnings surpassed income from his real estate ventures, which include properties in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Romania, and Qatar.
He earned millions from selling Trump-branded products such as Bibles, sneakers, and watches ($4.7 million from watches alone).
Trump received over $86 million from legal settlements with media and social media companies including ABC, CBS, YouTube, Meta, and X (formerly Twitter).
The White House stated that President Trump’s actions related to crypto are in the country’s best interest and denied any conflicts of interest.
Since their launch, Trump’s crypto tokens and coins have lost value.
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NPR journalist Nina Totenberg explained what happened before NPR published a report saying Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito was retiring. NPR later retracted the story because neither Justice Alito nor the Supreme Court confirmed his retirement.
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NPR published a story about Justice Samuel Alito retiring from the Supreme Court.
The story was retracted the same day it was released.
NPR said neither Justice Alito nor the court’s public information office confirmed the retirement.
Nina Totenberg, the NPR reporter, spoke about how the events unfolded.
The retracted report caused confusion and was corrected by NPR with an editor’s note.
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Investigators found the remains of 117 dogs, many with signs of gunshot wounds, at Miranda's Rescue, an animal sanctuary in Northern California. The investigation began after allegations of animal cruelty, fraud, and conspiracy, and authorities are working to identify the dogs and uncover the full scope of the case.
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Over 100 dog remains were found at Miranda's Rescue in Fortuna, California.
The investigation started after credible reports of felony animal abuse and cruelty.
Two search warrants led detectives to dig up dog remains and find hundreds of bones, skulls, and microchips.
Seventy dogs were x-rayed on site, and many showed bullet fragments.
Miranda's Rescue calls itself a no-kill sanctuary but admits euthanasia in rare cases.
Forensic experts and the USDA helped examine the remains and preliminarily found many dogs died from gunshot wounds.
More than 900 animals were transferred to the rescue over five years; around 730 animals are unaccounted for.
No charges have been filed yet; the investigation continues and will be reviewed by the district attorney when complete.
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Elementary school students in New Jersey celebrated America’s 250th birthday by learning about important historical figures. The celebration involved fun and educational activities to help kids understand the country’s history.
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The event took place at an elementary school in New Jersey.
Students learned about key people in American history.
The celebration marked 250 years since the founding of the United States.
CBS News correspondent Tony Dokoupil visited the school.
The activities combined education with fun to engage young children.
The event was part of wider celebrations of America 250.
The focus was on teaching children about the country’s past in an accessible way.
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The Defence Investment Plan (DIP) announced recently has a £4.7 billion funding gap. Political leaders like Sir Keir Starmer and Andy Burnham are involved in discussions about how to manage this shortfall and its impact on Britain's military and budget priorities.
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The Defence Investment Plan has a £4.7 billion funding shortfall.
Andy Burnham, the Prime Minister in waiting, was not told about this gap before.
Sir Keir Starmer is criticized for prioritizing welfare spending over defence funding.
The Daily Mail calls the funding gap "indefensible" and accuses Starmer of underfunding the military.
Some road projects will be cut to help fund the defence budget.
NATO’s Chief Mark Rutte said Europe’s increased defence spending supports 195,000 US defence jobs.
The announcement has caused political debate about taxes and spending.
The article also includes brief mentions of other news topics like AI billionaires, US Supreme Court rulings, and sports events.
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President Donald Trump reported earning more than $500 million from the sale of a cryptocurrency project he started with his sons. The project, called World Liberty Financial, was launched in late 2024 when Trump was running for president.
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President Trump co-founded World Liberty Financial with his sons.
The project is a cryptocurrency venture.
The venture was launched in the fall of 2024.
President Trump earned over $500 million from selling this crypto project.
The financial disclosure was made public on a Tuesday.
Trump supported the crypto industry during his 2024 campaign.
World Liberty Financial is tied directly to President Trump's business interests.
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