Republican Steve Hilton is heading to the general election for California governor against Democrat Xavier Becerra. Hilton aims to become the first Republican governor in California in 15 years, following the term-limited Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom.
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Steve Hilton, a Republican, qualified for the general election ballot for California governor.
He will face Democrat Xavier Becerra, former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary.
Governor Gavin Newsom cannot run again due to term limits.
Hilton currently holds around 25.1% of the primary vote, placing second behind Democrat Tom Steyer with 22.4%.
Polls show Hilton is a contender but faces challenges due to California's majority Democratic voters.
President Donald Trump supports Hilton and praised his advancement on social media.
Hilton campaigns on lowering taxes, fighting crime, and opposing Democratic policies.
The last Republican to win California governor was Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2006.
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The UK government is proposing "Hugh’s law" to give parents who care full-time for seriously ill children financial support and job protections. The law aims to help these parents take paid leave and secure the right to return to work after intense caregiving periods.
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"Hugh’s law" is named after Hugh Menai-Davis, who died from a rare cancer in 2021 at age six.
The law would allow parents to take paid time off work during a family health crisis.
It includes job protections similar to those for premature birth and bereavement.
Around 11,000 children a year in the UK have serious health conditions needing major care.
About 4,000 families have children in hospital for at least two months requiring full caregiving.
Current support for parents caring for seriously ill kids is limited.
The government started a consultation on these proposals to get public feedback.
Other countries like Sweden, Canada, and France offer longer paid leave options for caregivers.
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The UK government is considering banning London councils from moving homeless families far away from the city to cheaper housing in poor areas. Ministers are concerned this practice forces vulnerable people, including abuse survivors, into unsafe situations or homelessness. They plan to limit how far councils can send families and crack down on councils breaking the law.
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London councils have been moving homeless families hundreds of miles away to cheaper homes due to the housing crisis.
Some people forced to move have returned to abusive partners or had to rely on emergency shelters.
The government is reviewing this policy and may ban long-distance moves, with exceptions for those needing to leave London.
Law requires councils to find housing in their local area if possible and to notify other areas when sending homeless people there.
Several London councils have been found by courts to have acted unlawfully by sending families far away.
Private companies like Reloc8 are paid millions to help councils move homeless families out of London, often providing basic, unfurnished homes.
The number of homeless families moved out of London has doubled in the last two years.
MPs, charities, and council leaders say this practice harms communities and vulnerable people, and call for stronger laws.
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Edward Bartlett, a university student, overcame his video game addiction by taking up birdwatching. He found this new hobby helped him focus on the real world and improved his mental health.
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Edward Bartlett used to play video games up to 20 hours a day.
He felt addicted and isolated, avoiding real-life interactions with friends.
Mental health challenges, including depression, were part of his struggle.
A hospital stay and a holiday in nature helped him shift his focus to birdwatching.
Bartlett joined the University of Sheffield Birdwatching Society, which grew from 10 members in 2025 to over 50 in 2026.
Birdwatching is now the second fastest growing hobby among people in Gen Z.
Members enjoy watching local birds like peregrine falcons nesting on a church.
Many young people seek hobbies like birdwatching to reduce screen time and relax.
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A report revealed that children placed at Skircoat Lodge, a council-run care home in Halifax, West Yorkshire, were likely to suffer serious harm. Since the abuse was uncovered, 135 people have made claims for compensation, and the former home manager and his assistant have been found guilty of sexual abuse and other offenses.
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An expert report said children at Skircoat Lodge were likely to face significant harm.
135 people made compensation claims related to abuse at the home; 14 claims have been settled so far.
The former home manager, Malcolm Phillips, was found guilty of sexually abusing children over decades but was deemed unfit to stand trial in 2025 and received an absolute discharge.
Phillips’ assistant, Linda Brunning, was found guilty of indecent assault and facilitating abuse and sentenced to 25 years in jail.
The report documented many types of mistreatment including forced punishments, physical abuse, neglect, and a hostile environment among staff.
The home operated from 1976 to 1996 and was run by Calderdale Council.
Survivors have spoken publicly about the daily abuse they experienced at Skircoat Lodge.
The abuse was first formally investigated by the NSPCC in 1994, but justice for some victims came many years later.
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A Brisbane woman, Kylie Ellina Truswell-Mobbs, who gave lethal medication to her terminally ill husband with motor neurone disease, has been released on bail after being charged with murder. She is set to stand trial for his death, which occurred at their home in December 2023.
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Kylie Truswell-Mobbs is charged with murdering her 56-year-old husband, David Ronald Mobbs.
David Mobbs was suffering from motor neurone disease, a serious neurological illness, diagnosed in April 2023.
His condition worsened quickly, leaving him bedridden and unable to speak by December 2023.
Mobbs told family he would not want to live if he became unable to use the toilet and faced severe loss of dignity.
Truswell-Mobbs admitted to injecting a lethal mixture of medications into her husband’s feeding tube.
A palliative care team had advised the family on options for managing pain and allowing a natural death or applying for voluntary assisted dying, which would take time.
Truswell-Mobbs was denied bail in April 2025 but was granted bail recently due to new evidence and changes in circumstances.
She must not live with or discuss the case with her sons, who are witnesses, and is due to face trial in Brisbane Supreme Court.
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A new poll shows Democratic candidate Graham Platner slightly ahead of incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins in the Maine Senate race. Platner faces allegations from former partners, which he denies, calling them politically motivated.
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A Tavern Research poll of 1,642 Maine voters shows Platner with 51% support and Collins with 49%, within a 2.8% margin of error.
Platner is competing in a primary against David Costello to be the Democratic candidate.
Allegations from former partners claim Platner engaged in threatening behavior, which he denies.
One accuser said Platner twisted her arm and blocked her in a room but did not hit her; the New York Times reported but could not confirm these claims independently.
Platner has spoken publicly about his struggles with PTSD and asked for support amidst the accusations.
Other polls show Platner leading Collins by similar margins, though some were sponsored by Platner’s campaign.
Collins’ favorability rating is 41% with 57% unfavorable; Platner’s favorability is 42% with 51% unfavorable.
The primary to select the Democratic Senate candidate is scheduled for Tuesday.
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President Donald Trump attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden, leading to heightened security and mixed reactions from fans. Videos showed both booing during the national anthem and "USA" chants, which supporters said showed patriotism. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver welcomed Trump, emphasizing sports as a unifier, while some fans and political figures criticized his presence for causing disruptions.
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President Trump, a lifelong New York Knicks fan, attended the NBA Finals game but watched from a private, glass-enclosed suite for security reasons.
Increased security caused long lines and blocked streets near Madison Square Garden, making entry difficult for fans.
Some fans booed Trump during the national anthem when his image appeared on the arena screen.
Other fans chanted "USA" before the anthem, a chant linked with Trump's rallies and seen by supporters as patriotic.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Trump is welcome as a lifelong fan and that sports should unite people.
Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized Trump’s attendance, suggesting Trump should focus on improving the country instead.
Ticket prices for the game were very high, sometimes over $10,000, which upset some Knicks fans.
Some fans and local residents felt the event’s disruptions prevented celebrating the Knicks’ first Finals appearance in 27 years.
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President Donald Trump attended the NBA Finals game in New York, becoming the first sitting U.S. president to do so. His visit led to heavy security, long lines, and some booing from fans, while the New York Knicks played against the San Antonio Spurs.
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President Trump watched the New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs game at Madison Square Garden.
This was the first time a sitting U.S. president attended an NBA Finals game.
Security was very strict, causing long lines and street closures around the arena.
Fans and local businesses were disrupted by the security measures.
Some Knicks fans booed President Trump when he appeared on the arena’s large screen.
Trump attended with his granddaughter, Knicks owner James Dolan, and members of his administration.
Celebrities like Timothée Chalamet, Tina Fey, and Spike Lee also attended the game.
The Knicks were playing in their first NBA Finals since 1999 and had strong local fan support.
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The Justice Department under President Donald Trump has filed more cases to take away citizenship from naturalized citizens who committed crimes than the previous Biden administration did. Since the start of President Trump's second term, 52 cases have been filed, compared to 24 during Biden's four years.
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The Trump administration filed 52 civil complaints to denaturalize citizens since the start of its second term.
The Biden administration filed 24 such complaints during its four years.
The Department of Justice is currently moving to strip citizenship from 17 naturalized individuals convicted of crimes such as sex offenses and drug dealing.
To denaturalize someone, the government must prove the person lied or hid prior crimes during their naturalization process.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated the administration has a zero-tolerance policy for criminals abusing the citizenship process.
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin emphasized that citizenship is a privilege and will be revoked if earned dishonestly.
Citizenship removal cases depend on court processes and timelines.
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Vice President Vance expressed doubts about the fairness of the Los Angeles mayoral primary election, where two Democratic candidates will compete in November. He questioned how one candidate, Karen Bass, came in first place in the election results.
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Vice President Vance made comments on Monday about the LA mayoral primary election results.
He described the election result as "pretty shady," implying possible unfairness or irregularities.
Two Democrats are set to face each other in the November mayoral election.
Karen Bass was reported to be in first place in the primary election.
The comments focused on the election process and its transparency.
No specific evidence was mentioned to support the accusation of unfairness.
This discussion is about a local election in Los Angeles, California.
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Francesca Hong, a Wisconsin state representative and democratic socialist, is running for governor in Wisconsin. Early polls show she is one of the leading candidates in the Democratic primary scheduled for August 11.
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Francesca Hong is a member of the Wisconsin state legislature.
She identifies as a democratic socialist.
Hong began her campaign for governor last year.
Many considered her a long-shot candidate at the start.
Current polls show her as one of the top contenders in the Democratic primary.
The Democratic primary will take place on August 11.
Hong recently spoke with CBS News about her campaign.
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The Trump administration is working on a large plan to take away U.S. citizenship from 17 people. These people are accused of committing serious crimes, and the government says this is the biggest effort of its kind.
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The effort aims to remove citizenship from 17 U.S. citizens.
These individuals have been accused of serious crimes.
The government describes this as the largest attempt to revoke citizenship.
The process to remove citizenship is called "denaturalization."
This initiative is led by the Trump administration.
The news was reported by CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez.
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A report by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform has been sent to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for a full criminal investigation into possible fraud in Minnesota's social-service programs during Governor Tim Walz's time in office. The report alleges that state officials, including Governor Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison, knew about fraud but did not act quickly enough to stop it.
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The House Committee released a 205-page report on fraud in Minnesota's federally funded social-service programs.
The report recommends a DOJ criminal investigation into whether crimes were committed from 2019 to the present.
Vice President JD Vance confirmed the case was referred to the DOJ for a full criminal investigation.
The report alleges that fraud concerns, including suspicious payments, were ignored or mishandled by senior state officials.
Minnesota agencies had the power to stop payments to providers suspected of fraud but often did not use it.
Approximately $300 million in child-nutrition funds and possibly billions more in Medicaid funds were at risk or lost due to oversight failures.
Whistleblowers who tried to report fraud experienced retaliation and intimidation.
Governor Walz said he has worked to stop fraud but did not comment further on the investigation.
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Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan criticized a "ditch the witch" billboard using sexist images and language against her. She rejected leadership rumors and said she will keep speaking out against sexist and hateful attacks, while One Nation leader Pauline Hanson defended her criticism of Allan.
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A billboard in Melbourne showed AI images of Jacinta Allan with the phrase "ditch the witch."
The phrase has historical use as a sexist insult against female leaders, including former Prime Minister Julia Gillard.
Jacinta Allan called the billboard sexist, hateful, and rooted in old gender-based prejudice.
Pauline Hanson said Allan had been called a witch long before and suggested Allan’s leadership was weak.
Other politicians, like Julia Gillard, Anthony Albanese, and Jess Wilson, condemned the billboard.
Allan dismissed rumors of internal party leadership challenges and said she is focused on helping Victorians.
A recent poll showed Victorian Labor’s vote has fallen to 23%, with One Nation rising to 25%.
Allan’s personal popularity rating dropped by five points, and 62% of poll respondents want her replaced before the election.
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Millions of people in the central United States are at risk of severe weather after a weekend full of storms. The news also covers President Donald Trump’s visit to the NBA Finals.
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Severe weather threats are affecting millions in the central U.S.
The severe weather followed a weekend of storms.
President Donald Trump recently visited the NBA Finals.
CBS Evening News covered these stories on June 8.
The information is available on the CBS News app and website.
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A federal lawsuit has been filed to try to stop a UFC fight planned for the White House South Lawn on President Donald Trump’s birthday. The fight event is scheduled to take place this Sunday.
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The UFC fight is set to happen at the White House South Lawn.
The event date is Sunday, which is President Donald Trump’s birthday.
A federal lawsuit has been filed to block the fight.
The lawsuit was filed on Saturday.
The case is covered by CBS News.
The fight event involves the UFC, a major mixed martial arts organization.
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President Donald Trump was booed by the crowd when his image appeared on screens during the national anthem before Game 3 of the NBA Finals. The game was between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks in New York City.
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The event took place before Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
The teams playing were the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks.
President Donald Trump’s image was shown on the stadium screens during the national anthem.
The crowd responded by loudly booing President Trump.
The game occurred in New York City.
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Nithya Raman, a Los Angeles city council member, is running for mayor and will face off against current Mayor Karen Bass in the upcoming election. Both candidates are Democrats, and the race highlights different views within the Democratic Party.
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Nithya Raman is a member of the Los Angeles City Council.
Karen Bass is the current mayor of Los Angeles.
Both Raman and Bass are Democrats.
The mayoral race is scheduled for later this year.
The election shows varying opinions within the Democratic Party in Los Angeles.
Early results showed Mayor Bass with about 34 percent of the vote.
Spencer Pratt, a celebrity, was eliminated from the race.
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President Donald Trump left an NBC interview before it finished, which caught attention from political experts. Two strategists, one from the Democratic side and one from the Republican side, talked on CBS News about this event and also discussed a House of Representatives race in Wisconsin.
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President Trump walked out of an NBC interview.
The event drew reactions from political strategists.
Joel Payne, a Democratic strategist, and Harrison Fields, a Republican strategist, spoke on CBS News.
They discussed the walkout and its political meaning.
They also talked about a current House race in Wisconsin.
The discussion aimed to explain recent political news.
The interview and analysis were featured on CBS News platforms.
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