President Donald Trump has endorsed U.S. Rep. Mike Collins in the Georgia Senate runoff against Derek Dooley. Collins is a loyal supporter of Trump and the "Make America Great Again" movement, while Dooley is a political newcomer backed by Georgia Governor Brian Kemp.
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The Georgia Senate runoff election is scheduled for Tuesday, with the winner facing Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in November.
President Trump praised Collins as a long-time ally and called him a "true friend, fighter, and warrior."
Dooley, endorsed by Governor Kemp, has a history of not voting in previous elections but voted for Trump in 2024.
Collins received the most votes in the May 19 primary but did not reach the required 40% to avoid a runoff.
Trump’s endorsements have influenced recent Republican primaries by favoring candidates loyal to him.
Collins supports Trump’s false claims about the 2020 election fraud and sponsored a law requiring immigrant detention for certain crimes.
Kemp and Dooley argue that a new candidate might better defeat Democratic Sen. Ossoff, who is the only Democrat up for re-election in a state Trump won in 2024.
The endorsement reveals a divide within Republican leaders, with traditional Republicans supporting Dooley and Trump backing Collins.
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Georgia lawmakers will meet in a special session this week to fix issues caused by a law banning the use of QR codes on ballots for official vote counts after July 1, 2026. The state has not yet created a new vote-counting method, raising concerns about confusion and legal challenges for upcoming elections, including a special congressional election in July.
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Georgia uses QR codes printed on ballots to count votes in elections.
A 2024 law banned the use of QR codes for official vote counting after July 1, 2026.
No new method to count votes has been established since the ban was passed.
Republican Governor Brian Kemp called a special legislative session to address this and redraw congressional maps.
There are conflicting instructions from the secretary of state and the State Election Board for election officials.
A special election for a U.S. House seat in Georgia is scheduled for July 28, with early voting starting July 6.
President Donald Trump criticized touchscreen voting machines using QR codes in a 2025 executive order, but courts have blocked it.
Lawmakers rejected extending the QR code deadline earlier this year, leaving little time to implement a new system before the special election.
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A new study found that breast milk samples from mothers in Seattle contain several hormone-disrupting chemicals that may harm infants' development. These chemicals come from common products and are widespread in the environment, posing a health concern for children and adults.
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The study tested 50 breast milk samples and found that 92% contained at least one harmful chemical.
Chemicals detected include BPA, BPS, melamine, cyanuric acid, and triclosan, which can interfere with hormones.
These chemicals have been linked to effects like lower birth weight, neurodevelopmental problems, asthma, and obesity.
Many of these chemicals are added to everyday products such as plastics, personal care items, and packaging.
The study noted that even low levels of these chemicals could be harmful, despite being below some official safety limits.
Breastfeeding remains the healthiest option for infants, as formula may contain some of the same chemicals.
The Environmental Protection Agency under President Trump is rolling back regulations on toxic chemicals, which experts warn could worsen health risks.
Researchers say stronger chemical protections are needed to reduce exposure, especially in vulnerable groups like infants and children.
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After the Reform party took control of Essex county council, they banned Pride events in 74 libraries and restricted Pride flags on council buildings. LGBTQ+ community members and organizers have raised concerns about safety and loss of support as similar actions have been taken by other Reform-led councils in England.
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Essex county council banned Pride events in its 74 libraries and limited public events focused on specific groups or themes.
The council continues to provide LGBTQ+ books and displays in libraries but is reviewing events aimed at particular groups.
Reform-led councils in Durham, Leicestershire, Kent, Sunderland, Gateshead, and South Tyneside have also restricted Pride flags and defunded Pride events.
LGBTQ+ organizers reported losing visibility, funding, and allies after Reform gained control of councils.
Some Pride events have moved away from council-owned land due to these restrictions and concerns about safety.
Acts of vandalism, such as tearing down Pride promotional signs, have increased.
Community members describe a change in the tone of Pride events, shifting from celebrations to rallies highlighting political issues.
Some councils defend the changes by saying they will still support civic and cultural events and fly national flags only.
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President Donald Trump has made many appointments to his Cabinet since his 2024 reelection. These appointees are often seen as having little experience for their roles.
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President Trump has chosen many people for his Cabinet after winning the 2024 election.
These appointees are described as having low qualifications for their positions.
During his first term, experienced Cabinet members sometimes stopped his worst decisions.
This time, fewer experienced officials have been appointed.
The article suggests this could affect how the government works under President Trump.
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President Donald Trump endorsed Representative Mike Collins for the Georgia Republican Senate runoff election on Tuesday. He praised Collins as a strong supporter of the MAGA movement and highlighted support from other Republican lawmakers.
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President Trump endorsed Rep. Mike Collins in the Georgia GOP Senate runoff.
The runoff election will take place on Tuesday.
Collins is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia.
Collins faces Derek Dooley, a former college football coach, in the runoff.
Trump described Collins as a “warrior” and a “winner.”
Trump noted that many Republicans in the House and Senate also support Collins.
The endorsement emphasizes Collins’ alignment with the MAGA political movement.
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Wes Streeting plans to increase high-skilled immigration to the UK if he becomes prime minister. He also wants to use tax money from new North Sea oil and gasfields to reduce energy bills.
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Streeting wants to attract 20,000 top scientists, AI experts, and engineers to the UK over three years.
He plans a £250 million global talent program based in No 10 Downing Street.
Streeting says the Trump administration is discouraging these experts from coming to the US.
He proposes using taxes from new North Sea oil and gasfields to fund cheaper energy solutions like insulation and heat pumps.
The new oil and gas projects are controversial because they may harm climate goals.
Opponents worry new production could hurt the UK’s leadership on climate change and encourage fossil fuel use.
Ed Miliband, the energy secretary, faces pressure from oil companies and opposition parties to allow the new fields.
Andy Burnham is also running for Labour leader and plans to focus on public control of water and energy.
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A man has been charged after a car crashed through a bowling alley in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, injuring three people. The BMW crossed all 16 bowling lanes and stopped on the other side of the building.
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The crash happened on Derby Road, Ilkeston, shortly before 5:00 PM on Friday.
Two cars were involved in the accident, with one BMW breaking through the bowling alley wall.
Three people were injured in the crash.
The BMW crossed all 16 lanes inside the bowling alley before stopping.
A 21-year-old man from Ilkeston was charged with dangerous driving causing serious injury, criminal damage, failing to provide a specimen for analysis, and assault.
Derbyshire Police and Fire and Rescue Service attended the scene.
The man was kept in custody and will appear at Derby Magistrates’ Court on Monday.
Derby Road was closed for five hours after the crash and has since reopened.
The bowling alley, MFA Bowl, remains closed until further notice.
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One year ago, federal immigration agents carried out widespread raids in Los Angeles, targeting undocumented immigrants and causing fear and disruption in many communities. Since then, people in the city have been trying to recover and adjust to the changes caused by these raids, which included arrests, deportations, and community protests.
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The raids involved Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), border patrol agents, and national guard troops entering Los Angeles neighborhoods.
Los Angeles has the largest undocumented immigrant population in the United States.
Many immigrants were arrested in public places like workplaces, car washes, and churches.
Some immigrants died while trying to escape arrests during these raids.
Community groups and lawyers worked quickly to support and protect immigrants facing detention and deportation.
The raids sparked protests and mutual aid networks to help those afraid to leave their homes.
A federal court temporarily stopped the raids due to claims of racial profiling, but the Supreme Court later overturned this decision.
Individuals like Brian Gavidia had their lives changed, losing businesses and feeling unsafe in their own neighborhoods.
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The article describes the experience of canvassing for Democratic candidates in the 2024 U.S. elections. It highlights both the challenges and hopeful moments of talking to voters face-to-face, especially amid strong support for President Donald Trump on the other side of the political divide.
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The author has canvassed for Democratic candidates for nearly 10 years.
A couple in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, decided to vote Democratic in 2024 after President Trump became the Republican nominee.
On the same street, many homes displayed large Trump 2024 flags and cutouts.
Canvassers use apps to find voters and leave flyers or door-hangers at houses.
New canvassers learn tips like avoiding mailboxes (illegal) and how to talk briefly and listen carefully.
Canvassing helped flip a New York City House seat in 2018 and contributed to Pennsylvania wins in 2022.
The author questions if door-to-door canvassing is still effective given the rise of digital political strategies.
Despite setbacks, the author believes canvassing remains a powerful way to connect with voters and support democracy.
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President Donald Trump warned states not to create their own rules for artificial intelligence (AI), but many states are moving ahead anyway. Congress has not passed nationwide AI laws, so states are focusing on specific areas like AI use with children and employers, while the Trump administration pushes for federal control.
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President Trump issued an order to stop states from making AI rules that could slow down the industry.
He wants one set of national AI rules instead of many state laws.
Some states are making targeted laws about AI, such as protecting children and workers.
Congress has delayed creating a federal AI law, leaving states to act first.
The Trump administration threatened to cut federal funding to states that pass strict AI laws.
Critics worry that blocking state laws helps large AI companies avoid oversight.
The White House said it will not stop states from protecting against fraud and safeguarding consumers and kids.
So far, President Trump’s administration has not taken legal action against states or withheld funds over AI laws.
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A toddler named Lilah was diagnosed with a rare, aggressive brain tumor shortly after her little brother was born. After surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation, she completed nine months of treatment and has shown no signs of cancer in recent scans, but she will continue to be closely monitored.
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Lilah had a seizure at home and was taken to the emergency room where doctors found a brain mass.
She was diagnosed with an atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor (ATRT), a rare and fast-growing brain cancer.
Lilah underwent a three-hour surgery to remove the tumor, followed by chemotherapy with stem cell transplants and proton radiation.
Treatment lasted nine months and finished in November 2025.
Recent medical scans show no evidence of the tumor returning so far.
Lilah’s family received strong support from their local community through meals and fundraisers.
Lilah’s oncologist monitors her every three months as relapse risk is highest within two years after treatment.
Despite her illness, Lilah remains active and joyful, continuing to enjoy normal childhood activities.
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The White House will host a UFC mixed martial arts fight event on Sunday, coinciding with President Trump's 80th birthday and the United States' 250th anniversary. The event on the South Lawn will include a main fight for the UFC lightweight championship between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje, with about 5,000 guests expected.
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The UFC event will take place outdoors on the White House South Lawn.
The main fight is between Ilia Topuria (undefeated) and Justin Gaethje (challenger) for the lightweight title.
The event starts at 5 p.m. ET, with the main card at 8 p.m. ET, streaming on Paramount+.
Around 5,000 guests, including military members, will attend in person.
President Trump and other top officials are expected to be present.
There was a legal challenge to stop the event, but a judge allowed it to proceed after the Justice Department's defense.
The event is part of several celebrations for the country's 250th anniversary organized by a Trump-aligned group.
A large rigging called the "Claw" has been installed and will be removed after the event.
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New York has introduced a new law aimed at stopping the production of untraceable guns made with 3D printers. The law will require 3D printers to have safety features that prevent making gun parts and will make it illegal to share or sell digital plans for such guns.
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The law targets "ghost guns," homemade firearms without serial numbers that are hard to trace.
It requires 3D printer makers to include safety measures blocking the creation of guns or gun parts.
Sharing or selling digital files that show how to make 3D-printed guns will be a crime.
Police must report all recovered 3D-printed guns to a special state database.
Gun manufacturers will have to design pistols that cannot be easily changed into ghost guns.
3D-printed guns use digital plans and consumer-grade printers to produce core firearm parts.
The law follows a rise in ghost guns in crimes and aims to improve public safety in New York.
Similar laws have been passed in other states, but New York’s law is unique for regulating the printers themselves.
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Dana White, the UFC president, has become an influential figure in American politics and culture. His relationship with President Donald Trump helped bring a UFC event to the White House lawn for Trump’s 80th birthday celebration.
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A UFC mixed martial arts event was held on the White House lawn to celebrate President Trump’s 80th birthday.
The event featured a 92-foot-tall skeletal structure called “the Claw” and an octagonal cage for fights.
Dana White, UFC president, has gained visibility as a cultural and political influencer and a trusted adviser to President Trump.
The UFC was once banned in many states and viewed negatively but has grown into a multibillion-dollar company valued at over $12 billion.
Early in the 2000s, when both Trump’s and UFC’s careers struggled, Trump’s casino hosted UFC events, giving the organization legitimacy.
The connection between Trump and the UFC has become a key part of their public stories, especially since 2016.
The UFC event at the White House marks a rare example of a private, for-profit sports event held on federal property.
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The Lincoln Memorial is a carefully designed monument symbolizing democracy and unity. Over time, it has become an important site for African Americans and civil rights events, including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous "I Have a Dream" speech.
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The Lincoln Memorial faces the Capitol and is designed to represent truth and democracy.
It has 87 steps, chosen to match the "four score and seven" phrase from Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.
The memorial has 36 Doric columns, representing the states in the Union when Lincoln died.
The design avoids excessive decoration to reflect civic virtue and democracy.
It opened in 1922 and quickly became a meaningful site for African Americans.
In 1939, Marian Anderson sang there after being denied another venue due to racial discrimination.
President Harry Truman gave a civil rights speech at the memorial in 1947.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech on its steps in 1963.
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The Supreme Court is working quickly to finish its last 20 cases before the end of June. These decisions are important for President Trump’s agenda and are happening on schedule compared to last year.
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The Supreme Court has 20 cases left to decide this term.
The court aims to complete all decisions by the end of June.
The speed of the court's work matches last year’s pace at this point.
Some remaining cases could have a big impact on laws and policies linked to President Trump’s goals.
The court sets its own deadline for finishing its decisions each term.
The justices are finalizing their opinions before this deadline approaches.
These late-term cases often involve significant legal questions.
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President Donald Trump will celebrate his 80th birthday on Sunday with a night of UFC fights held on the South Lawn of the White House. This event shows a different approach compared to past presidents and involves both potential benefits and challenges.
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President Trump will turn 80 years old on Sunday.
The birthday celebration includes UFC fights, a type of mixed martial arts event.
The event will take place on the South Lawn of the White House.
Hosting such a fight night is unusual for a presidential celebration.
The event reflects President Trump’s interest in entertainment and showmanship.
There may be risks involved with holding this kind of event at the White House.
UFC stands for Ultimate Fighting Championship, a popular combat sport league.
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The “UFC Freedom 250” event is planned to take place near the White House in prime time. It is considered an unofficial start to the “America 250” celebrations organized by President Donald Trump’s administration for this summer.
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“UFC Freedom 250” is a mixed martial arts fight event.
The event will be held close to the White House in Washington, D.C.
It is scheduled for prime-time television viewing.
The event is part of the “America 250” celebrations honoring 250 years since American independence.
President Donald Trump’s administration is organizing these summer celebrations.
The project involves a large budget, described as multimillion-dollar.
It shows President Trump’s interest in combining sports and entertainment with political events.
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The UFC is holding a special seven-fight event called UFC Freedom 250 on June 14, 2026, on the South Lawn of the White House to honor President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday and America’s 250th anniversary. The event will feature top fighters in a temporary arena, with roughly 5,000 invited guests, including Trump and his family.
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UFC Freedom 250 will take place on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at the White House South Lawn in Washington, D.C.
The event includes seven mixed martial arts fights, with two championship fights headlining.
A temporary structure called “the Claw” will hold the Octagon and lighting for the fights.
About 5,000 guests are expected, including President Donald Trump, Melania Trump, and several Trump family members.
UFC President Dana White invited many celebrities, but some stars like Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Adam Sandler, and Jared Leto have declined to attend.
Some well-known fighters such as Conor McGregor, Jon Jones, and Ronda Rousey will not participate.
The event faces criticism over its $60 million cost and a federal lawsuit that tried to stop it, but a judge allowed it to happen.
The UFC event marks the first time professional UFC fights have taken place at the presidential residence.
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