Six men have been charged with violent disorder after protests in Southampton related to the murder of Henry Nowak. The protests followed police releasing bodycam footage showing Nowak being handcuffed after he was stabbed.
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The protests happened in Southampton after Henry Nowak was killed.
Six men, aged 22 to 38, were charged with violent disorder and are in custody.
One man was also charged with carrying offensive weapons in public.
Three men have already pleaded guilty to violent disorder in court.
Nowak was stabbed by Vickrum Digwa, who was sentenced to life in jail.
Digwa claimed he acted in self-defense due to false racial abuse accusations.
Nowak was an 18-year-old student studying accountancy and finance at the University of Southampton.
The total people charged after the protests now number eleven.
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Tova Noel, a former prison guard at the jail where convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein died in 2019, testified before Congress that conspiracy theories and threats have harmed her life. She denied any role in Epstein’s death and said problems in the jail were due to poor staffing and management, not a cover-up.
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Tova Noel worked at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York City on the night Jeffrey Epstein died.
Epstein died in jail on August 10, 2019, and his death was ruled a suicide by hanging.
Noel and another guard were accused of falsifying records about inmate checks during their shift.
Prosecutors said their actions led to no inmate checks in a special housing area for eight hours before Epstein was found unresponsive.
The charges against Noel were dropped in December 2021 after she reached a deal with prosecutors.
Noel described the jail’s problems as caused by understaffing, poor training, and miscommunication.
She said the false record-keeping was not meant to cover up Epstein’s death and was done at the start of the shift.
Noel reported receiving threats and harassment from strangers due to conspiracy theories about her involvement in Epstein’s death.
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Three former members of President Biden’s administration are running for governor in key states this fall. Deb Haaland in New Mexico, Xavier Becerra in California, and Keisha Lance Bottoms in Georgia all won their Democratic nominations but have varied in how much they mention their ties to Biden. There is also disagreement among Biden’s allies about his family’s recent public appearances ahead of the midterm elections.
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Deb Haaland, ex-Interior Secretary, won the Democratic nomination for New Mexico governor.
Xavier Becerra, ex-Health and Human Services Secretary, won the Democratic nomination for California governor.
Keisha Lance Bottoms, former senior adviser to Biden, won the Democratic nomination for Georgia governor.
These candidates’ elections may test the popularity of Biden’s brand two years after he left office.
Haaland did not mention Biden’s name while accepting her nomination, focusing on her own experience.
Some Democrats on the ballot are avoiding asking President Biden to help their campaigns.
Biden’s family, including Hunter and Jill Biden, have recently increased their public presence, which has sparked criticism from some Biden allies.
President Biden plans to release a new book later this year.
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Mary Crowley was wrongly told she had advanced breast cancer, which led her family to make major life changes. After discovering the mistake and the correct diagnosis of early-stage cancer, her husband David struggled emotionally and took his own life.
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Mary was first diagnosed with stage four breast cancer but later found to have stage one cancer.
The family sold their home and moved closer together in Scotland after the initial diagnosis.
David Crowley, a former doctor, pushed for second opinions because he doubted the diagnosis.
The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman upheld a complaint about poor care standards.
NHS Grampian apologized for errors and the distress caused to the family.
David was diagnosed with acute adjustment disorder, a mental health condition caused by stress.
David died by suicide in early 2024 due to emotional struggles following the misdiagnosis.
Mary has completed treatment and is currently free of cancer.
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Democrat Xavier Becerra moved on to the general election for California governor after presenting himself as a highly experienced candidate. He will compete against either Republican Steve Hilton, supported by President Donald Trump, or Democrat Tom Steyer, a wealthy climate activist.
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Xavier Becerra has over 35 years in public service, including roles as California’s attorney general and U.S. health secretary.
Becerra seeks to succeed Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom.
Steve Hilton, a former Fox News commentator backed by President Trump, and billionaire Democrat Tom Steyer are Becerra’s main opponents.
Becerra is the son of Mexican immigrant parents and grew up in Sacramento.
After Democrat Eric Swalwell dropped out amid accusations, Becerra gained key endorsements, including from labor groups and Latino leaders.
Becerra has promised to continue opposing President Trump’s policies, having filed over 120 lawsuits against Trump’s administration as attorney general.
Becerra faced criticism for his role in managing shelters for unaccompanied migrant children during the COVID-19 pandemic as health secretary.
If elected, Becerra plans to declare emergencies to tackle high energy prices, housing problems, and to freeze home insurance rates.
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President Donald Trump, Senator Bernie Sanders, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman all support the idea of the public owning part of artificial intelligence (AI) companies. They want Americans to benefit from the growth and profits of AI technology, although they differ on how much ownership the public should have.
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Senator Bernie Sanders proposed that the public should own 50% of AI companies, using the shares to create a wealth fund for citizens.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman met with Sanders and supports public ownership but does not agree with the 50% figure. He wants to work with Sanders on the idea.
President Trump described the plan as a partnership where Americans can benefit from AI's success and said AI industry leaders will soon meet at the White House.
Trump noted that his voters and Sanders’ supporters have similar economic views about sharing AI's benefits.
Trump’s administration recently invested 10% in Intel and considered government involvement in Spirit Airlines, showing openness to government investment in private firms.
In Michigan, local Democrats have debated the presence of Altman and AI developments, showing growing interest and concern about AI beyond Washington.
Some political candidates are making AI regulation a key issue in their campaigns, reflecting public concern about AI’s impact.
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Julie Osgood, a 60-year-old woman from Middleton, tried online dating after losing her long-term partner to Covid. She matched with four men who turned out to be scammers using fake photos and stories to trick her. Julie hopes to warn others and push dating apps to improve safety.
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Julie lost her partner of 38 years to Covid in 2020 and later tried online dating.
The first four men she matched with on dating apps were scammers.
The fake profiles used AI-generated photos, showing signs like blurry or jumbled text in the images.
Scammers followed similar stories, often claiming to be widowers or divorced with teenage daughters.
They built trust for weeks before making requests for money due to fake emergencies.
Julie never lost money as she identified the scams early but stopped using dating apps because of the experience.
Romance fraud cases in the UK caused losses of over £92 million in 2024, up from £82 million the previous year.
Julie wants to raise awareness and encourage dating sites to take stronger actions against scams.
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Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner held a campaign rally in Maine, thanking supporters for backing him amid recent allegations from former partners about his past behavior. Platner denied the serious accusations, called them politically motivated, and said he accepts responsibility for previous mistakes while continuing his campaign.
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Graham Platner is running in the Maine Democratic primary to face Republican Senator Susan Collins.
Allegations have been made by some of Platner’s former romantic partners, including claims of physically threatening behavior over a decade ago.
One ex-girlfriend said Platner twisted her arm, shoved her, and blocked her exit during an argument but did not injure her.
Platner denies the physical accusations and calls them false and politically motivated.
The New York Times reported on the allegations but could not independently verify all details.
Platner thanked Maine supporters for standing by him despite the controversy.
The rally included support from Democratic Representative Ro Khanna of California.
Platner says he owns up to past mistakes but rejects more serious allegations and plans to continue his campaign.
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About 2,000 workers at SoFi Stadium voted to authorize a strike just before the 2026 FIFA World Cup starts in Los Angeles. Their main worry is that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents will be at the stadium, making some workers, especially those on visas, feel unsafe.
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96% of the hospitality staff represented by Unite Here Local 11 voted in favor of striking.
Workers want higher wages, job security, and the right to strike if ICE agents enter the stadium.
ICE agents are planned to be at the World Cup to stop counterfeit goods and human traffickers.
Some stadium workers feel scared because many employees work on visas from different countries.
The Department of Homeland Security oversees ICE and confirms their presence at the event.
Management company Legends Global, which runs food and drinks at the stadium, has not commented on the strike.
Both the workers and management will meet again to negotiate on June 8.
SoFi Stadium will host eight matches during the World Cup, including the U.S. men’s team versus Paraguay on June 12.
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A Tasmanian coroner found that Dr. David Jackson’s irresponsible prescribing of drugs directly contributed to the deaths of two patients who were dependent on drugs. The coroner highlighted multiple warning signs about Jackson’s treatment over many years and made recommendations to improve how dangerous prescribing is handled.
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Dr. David Jackson prescribed methadone and benzodiazepines to drug-dependent patients in Tasmania between 2016 and 2017.
Two patients, Nicholas Brown and Matthew Winwood, died due to drug intoxication involving methadone and sedatives.
The coroner found Jackson prescribed drugs irresponsibly, sometimes without verifying important information, which put patients at risk.
Jackson had previous warnings about his prescribing practices, dating back to 1992 and 1995, for giving patients too many opioids.
A large criminal investigation took place, but Jackson was not charged with manslaughter as prosecutors said evidence was insufficient.
Jackson was banned from prescribing certain drugs in January 2018 and stopped working soon after.
The coroner made 10 recommendations, including better systems to report and prosecute dangerous prescribers.
Two other patients treated by Jackson died but their deaths were not directly linked to his prescribing.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed a second case of the screwworm parasite in Texas. The parasite was found in a young calf, and officials are working quickly to stop it from spreading and harming more cattle.
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The USDA confirmed a second screwworm case in Zavala County, Texas.
The screwworm is a parasite that feeds on living flesh, which can harm animals.
The infected animal was a one-month-old calf.
The USDA tested several possible cases before confirming this one.
Officials are trying to control and eliminate the parasite outbreak.
The goal is to protect the Texas cattle population from serious damage.
Screwworm outbreaks can cause economic problems for farmers and ranchers.
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A judge has ordered that a former CIA officer accused of stealing gold bars remain in jail. The defense can ask for another court hearing if they find new evidence that supports the officer's release.
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The accused is a former CIA officer.
The officer is charged with stealing gold bars.
A judge has decided to keep the officer in jail.
The defense can request a new hearing if new evidence appears.
The judge did not release the officer due to current evidence.
No new hearing will happen unless new proof is presented.
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The Justice Department told a federal court that the nearly $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund started under President Trump is no longer active. The DOJ also asked the court to dismiss a legal challenge from a former federal prosecutor and others against this decision.
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The "anti-weaponization" fund was created during President Trump's administration.
The fund was nearly $1.8 billion in size.
The Justice Department informed a federal court in the Eastern District of Virginia that the fund is effectively ended.
The DOJ filed court documents on Friday about this issue.
The DOJ asked the court to reject a lawsuit challenging the ending of the fund.
The lawsuit was brought by a former federal prosecutor and a group of others.
The fund was intended for compensation but details of its purpose are not fully explained here.
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President Donald Trump said he wants Bill Pulte, his new acting director of national intelligence, to reduce the size of the national intelligence office even further. Trump said the office has been too large for a long time and expressed confidence in Pulte’s ability to manage the change.
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Bill Pulte is the new acting director of national intelligence.
President Trump wants Pulte to further cut the size of the national intelligence office.
The office has already been significantly reduced during Trump’s second term.
Trump said the office has been "way too high for way too long."
Trump said he would not mind if Pulte cuts the office more.
Trump described Pulte as very good and talented.
Trump made these remarks while traveling on Air Force One to Wisconsin.
Trump said Pulte is not a permanent pick for the intelligence chief position.
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President Donald Trump has asked Bill Pulte, his new acting director of national intelligence, to reduce the size of the intelligence office by firing many employees. Pulte, who has no previous intelligence experience and is acting director temporarily, is given freedom to make these cuts.
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President Trump wants Bill Pulte to cut many jobs at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.
The office has already been reduced during Trump’s second term.
Trump said the office has been too large for a long time.
Bill Pulte is acting director and has no prior experience in intelligence.
Pulte is described by Trump as talented and less restricted because of his temporary role.
The request to fire employees is part of Trump’s broader effort to reorganize government agencies.
Other news mentioned includes ICE stopping reports on deaths of released detainees and Senate passing Trump’s $70 billion immigration funding bill.
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A police chase on the 405 Freeway in Los Angeles ended with the suspect being shot and killed during the morning rush hour. Later the same day, police stopped another suspect accused of carjacking after a three-hour chase using a police dog.
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The first chase involved a robbery suspect on the 405 Freeway.
The robbery suspect was shot and killed by police.
The incident took place during morning rush hour traffic.
A second police chase happened later that day involving a carjacking suspect.
The second chase lasted about three hours.
Police used a K-9 dog to capture the carjacking suspect.
Both chases occurred on Los Angeles freeways.
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Xavier Becerra, a Democrat and former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary, advanced to the November California governor election after receiving 26.7% of the primary vote. The race is a top-two primary, where only the two candidates with the most votes move on, but the second candidate to advance has not yet been confirmed.
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Xavier Becerra secured 26.7% of the vote in the California gubernatorial primary.
Becerra is a Democrat and was previously California's attorney general and a U.S. cabinet secretary.
Becerra campaigned on issues like affordability, housing costs, and energy prices.
He positioned himself as an opponent to policies from President Donald Trump’s administration.
Steve Hilton, former Fox News host, received 26.4% of the vote and has support from President Trump.
Tom Steyer, a Democrat, got about 21% of the vote in the primary.
Only two candidates from the primary will move on to the general election in November.
About 67% of votes had been counted at the time of the report.
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Xavier Becerra, former health secretary under President Biden and ex-California attorney general, is advancing in the California governor race after the primary election. Votes are still being counted to determine who will face him in the November general election.
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Xavier Becerra is moving forward in the race for California governor.
He previously served as President Biden’s health secretary and California’s attorney general.
The second candidate to advance will be either Steve Hilton, a Republican and former TV host, or Tom Steyer, a Democrat and climate activist.
California has about 23 million registered voters, and many mail-in ballots are still being counted.
Over 60 candidates, mostly Democrats, ran to replace Governor Gavin Newsom, who is term-limited.
The top two candidates will compete in November to lead California.
The governor manages a large budget, many state workers, and numerous government agencies.
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A whistleblower has revealed that a government plan aimed at enforcing immigration laws included marking 2.7 million living people as dead. This action would have falsely identified these individuals as deceased.
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The plan involved designating 2.7 million living people as dead.
The purpose was to support immigration enforcement efforts.
A whistleblower brought this information to light.
Marking living people as dead can affect their legal and social status.
The plan has raised concerns about accuracy and fairness in government records.
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Democrat Xavier Becerra has secured a spot in the general election for California governor, according to the Associated Press. The AP has not yet announced who will be Becerra’s opponent in the next round of voting.
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Xavier Becerra is a Democratic candidate for California governor.
The Associated Press projects Becerra will move on to the general election.
The opponent Becerra will face in the general election has not yet been decided or announced.
The information is based on projections from the California gubernatorial primary election.
The news is current as of early June 2026.
The story is still developing, with updates expected as more results come in.
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