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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Xavier Becerra has secured a spot in California’s November governor race after a surprising comeback in the primary election. He will compete either against Democrat Tom Steyer or Republican Steve Hilton, with final ballot counts still underway.
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Xavier Becerra, former California attorney general and U.S. health secretary, advanced to the November governor’s race.
Becerra was polling at only 3% months ago but gained support to reach the general election.
He could become California’s first Latino governor since 1875 if elected.
Final votes are still being counted to decide if Becerra’s opponent will be Democrat Tom Steyer or Republican Steve Hilton.
Tom Steyer, an environmental activist, spent over $200 million on his campaign.
Steve Hilton, a former UK political adviser endorsed by President Trump, initially led but fell behind as votes were tallied.
California’s primary system picks the top two candidates regardless of party for the general election.
Democrats hold a strong voter registration advantage, making it challenging for any Republican to win statewide.
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A federal judge in Rhode Island has stopped several immigration policies from President Donald Trump’s administration. These policies had been slowing down the immigration process for many people applying to come to the United States.
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The judge is based in Rhode Island.
The decision stops multiple Trump-era immigration policies.
These policies had caused delays in processing many immigration applications.
Hundreds of thousands of applicants were affected by the delays.
The ruling aims to speed up the immigration process again.
The news was reported by CBS News and correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez.
The articles mention that the decision will impact how immigration cases are handled going forward.
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St. Benedict's Preparatory School in Newark, New Jersey, requires all freshmen to complete a 55-mile hike on the Appalachian Trail as part of a 53-year-old tradition. The hike takes five days with some adult supervision, teaching students teamwork and resilience.
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The hike is mandatory for all freshmen at St. Benedict's Prep.
Students train starting in early spring with exercises and team-building.
They hike in small groups with assigned roles like captain, cook, medic, and navigator.
The trek lasts five days and covers 55 miles on the Appalachian Trail.
The school encourages hiking even in rain to prepare students for difficult situations.
The goal is to teach students to rely on each other and develop independence.
This tradition has been ongoing for 53 years.
The program is unusual for a school in an urban setting like Newark, where hiking is uncommon.
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The U.S. Labor Department reported stronger job growth in May than experts expected. President Donald Trump visited Wisconsin to meet dairy farmers and connect with his supporters.
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The May jobs report showed more new jobs created than predicted.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics is the government agency that collects job data.
President Trump traveled to Wisconsin during this strong job growth news.
In Wisconsin, he met with dairy farmers.
The visit aimed to motivate and energize his political supporters.
CBS News reporters Kelly O'Grady and Nikole Killion covered the story.
The job report and Trump’s visit happened around the same time.
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Jacinta Allan, Premier of Victoria, faced criticism from colleagues over delays in reforming corruption and donation laws ahead of the state election. She agreed to expand anti-corruption investigation powers and introduced new donation caps after months without limits, but opposition parties and independents are challenging the changes.
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Premier Jacinta Allan agreed to give Victoria’s anti-corruption commission more powers to investigate how public money is spent.
The new powers include tracking private contractors and widening what counts as corruption.
These reforms come nearly two years after public concerns about union corruption and illegal activities on construction sites.
Donation laws had no caps or disclosure rules for months after a court struck down previous limits.
Allan’s government introduced a $7,500 donation limit over four years along with new reporting rules and more public funding.
Opposition parties criticized the donation law changes, calling them unfair and possibly illegal; some plan legal challenges.
Independent candidates say the new laws hurt their campaigns because they must return donations received when no limits existed.
The reforms will take effect only if Labor wins the November election; the opposition has different plans for corruption laws.
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Xavier Becerra, former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary, is projected to advance in the June 2026 California governor's primary. He and Republican Steve Hilton are currently the top two candidates who will move on to the November general election, while other candidates like Democrat Tom Steyer and Katie Porter have not advanced.
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California uses a top-two primary system where the two candidates with the most votes go to the general election.
Xavier Becerra overtook Steve Hilton for the lead after the latest ballot counts.
Becerra gained support after former candidate Eric Swalwell dropped out in April.
President Donald Trump criticized the ballot counting speed in California but did not provide proof of problems.
Election officials say all ballots are checked carefully, no matter when they arrive.
Other major candidates who dropped out include Katie Porter, Matt Mahan, and Antonio Villaraigosa.
The governor's race is notable for many candidates from politics, business, and media competing.
The high cost of living and economic opportunity in California were important campaign issues, with many voters feeling the "California Dream" is harder to reach.
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