NHS England has approved a new drug called mirvetuximab soravtansine (Elahere) to treat a specific type of advanced ovarian cancer that is resistant to standard chemotherapy. This drug targets cancer cells with a specific protein and has been shown to slow cancer growth and extend patients’ lives by several months.
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Mirvetuximab soravtansine is the first new drug approved in over 20 years for resistant ovarian cancer.
The drug targets tumors with the folate receptor-alpha (FRα) protein and treats platinum-resistant ovarian, peritoneal, or fallopian tube cancers.
It is given by intravenous drip every three weeks.
A global study at eight NHS hospitals showed the drug delayed cancer progression and extended survival by about four months compared to chemotherapy.
About 37% of patients saw tumor shrinkage of at least 30% with this drug, compared to 16% with chemotherapy.
Up to 400 women in England a year could benefit from this treatment.
The drug combines an antibody that locates cancer cells and a molecule that kills them from inside.
NHS England and cancer experts call this a major advance offering new hope to patients with few options.
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The UK government is launching a new service to help young people leaving the care system reconnect with family and friends they have lost contact with. The service will provide trained coordinators to find and reunite care leavers with important people to build long-term support networks and reduce isolation after leaving care.
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Turning 18 and leaving care in England often means losing contact with support workers and trusted adults.
The new service will be funded with £8.4 million and inspired by the TV show "Who Do You Think You Are?" to find lost family and friends.
Coordinators will use social care records, school reports, and public registers to locate important people in a care leaver’s life.
In 2024, 10% of children in care moved homes three or more times in a year and over 20% lived far from their home community.
The government hopes better relationships will reduce deaths and improve mental health and life outcomes for care leavers.
More than 100 care leavers died in the past year in England, many of whom were isolated and lonely.
Family-finding schemes already operate in some areas, helping care leavers gain nearly two new meaningful relationships on average.
The government aims for every care leaver to have at least two people who care for and support them as they become independent.
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Several Republican members of the House of Representatives joined Democrats to pass a resolution aimed at ending U.S. military involvement in Iran and to support aid for Ukraine against Russia. Four Republicans voted with Democrats to limit President Donald Trump’s war powers regarding Iran.
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The House passed a resolution to end U.S. military involvement in Iran.
The resolution aimed to restrict President Trump’s authority to conduct war against Iran without congressional approval.
Four Republican representatives voted with Democrats to support this resolution.
The Republicans who crossed party lines included Reps. Thomas Massie and Brian Fitzpatrick.
The House also advanced legislation to provide aid to Ukraine in its conflict with Russia.
This bipartisan support shows some GOP members opposing their party’s typical stance on foreign military actions.
The vote took place on a Wednesday afternoon session in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Several states held primary elections on Tuesday, which give an early view of important races in the midterm elections this fall. In California, vote counting continues for key races, including the governor’s race.
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Six states held primary elections on Tuesday.
These primaries help show which candidates will compete in the November midterms.
California is an important state with several key races.
The vote count in California is still ongoing for some contests.
One major race in California is the governor’s election.
Nathan Gonzales, editor of Inside Elections, discussed the primary results with Geoff Bennett.
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Marc Short, a top adviser to Vice President Pence, wrote an article warning that a war with Iran and President Trump's trade policies could cause farmers to stop supporting the Republican Party. The concern is that these issues might hurt a key group of voters for the GOP.
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Marc Short is a former chief of staff to Vice President Pence.
He wrote an op-ed in the Washington Post.
The article warns that a war with Iran could harm Republican support among farmers.
President Trump's trade policies are also seen as a risk to GOP backing from farmers.
Farmers are an important voting group for the Republican Party.
The topic was discussed on CBS News with both Republican and Democratic strategists.
The concern is focused on the 2024 election and how these factors might influence votes.
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New Jersey voters recently finished voting in a close race for a congressional seat where the current Republican Representative Tom Kean Jr. has not been visible on the campaign trail or in Congress for several months. His long absence raises questions about attendance and duties among members of Congress.
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Tom Kean Jr. is a Republican Representative from New Jersey.
He has not been seen campaigning or attending sessions in Congress for months.
New Jersey primary voters recently completed voting for this very competitive seat.
The lack of visibility of a sitting member is unusual in congressional races.
This situation highlights concerns about lawmakers’ presence and responsibilities.
The report was presented by journalist Lisa Desjardins.
The seat in question is considered one of the nation’s most competitive.
The article focuses on how this absence could affect Congress overall.
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President Donald Trump announced that renovations to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool were finished on Wednesday. The pool was cleaned and painted with a blue color inspired by the American flag, and the last protective coat was scheduled to be applied at 4 P.M. that day.
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The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool recently underwent renovations.
The pool was cleaned and painted blue, similar to the shade of the American flag.
President Trump made the announcement on Truth Social, his social media platform.
The final protective layer was set to be completed by 4 P.M. on the day of the announcement.
The Reflecting Pool is located between the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The renovation project aimed to restore and protect this important landmark.
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President Trump plans to announce a $700 million investment to support the coal industry. This includes $425 million to 13 coal plants and $75 million for a coal export terminal in California, using wartime powers under the Defense Production Act.
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President Trump will invest about $700 million to support coal.
$425 million will go to 13 existing coal plants.
$75 million will fund a coal export terminal in California.
The funds come from the Defense Production Act, a law that allows special powers during emergencies.
The goal is to strengthen coal production and exports.
The announcement is part of the current administration’s energy plans.
The investment aims to boost coal jobs and energy supply.
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The US House of Representatives voted 215-208 to limit President Donald Trump’s ability to take military action against Iran. This measure aims to stop further conflict without Congress’s approval but still needs to pass the Senate and face possible presidential veto.
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The House vote included four Republicans joining all Democrats to pass the measure.
This is the fourth time the House has tried to restrict President Trump’s war powers on Iran.
A ceasefire between the US and Iran is in place, but both sides have exchanged attacks recently.
President Trump said talks to end the conflict are going well and may finish soon.
The Republican-controlled Senate must approve the House’s resolution next.
The Senate approved a similar measure in May but has not acted on this new one yet.
Even if the Senate agrees, the measure might not completely stop military actions against Iran.
President Trump could veto the resolution, which would require a two-thirds majority in both houses to override.
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Two advisory board members of the Stars and Stripes military newspaper have filed a lawsuit against the Pentagon. They claim that recent changes by the Defense Department are limiting the newspaper’s ability to operate independently and report freely.
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The lawsuit was filed by two members of the Stars and Stripes advisory board.
They argue that the Defense Department’s changes harm the newspaper’s editorial independence.
The suit asks a federal judge to stop the Pentagon from increasing its control over Stars and Stripes.
Stars and Stripes is a military newspaper serving U.S. armed forces.
The Pentagon recently overhauled how the newspaper operates.
The plaintiffs say the Pentagon’s actions represent an unusual and heavy-handed level of control.
The case is ongoing and pending court review.
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CBS News fired Scott Pelley, a longtime correspondent for the program "60 Minutes," after a heated meeting with new leaders at the news show. The meeting involved arguments between Pelley and the new executive producer, Nick Bilton, and criticism of the editor-in-chief, Bari Weiss.
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Scott Pelley was a longtime correspondent for "60 Minutes."
CBS News fired Scott Pelley following a tense staff meeting.
During the meeting, Pelley clashed with new Executive Producer Nick Bilton.
Pelley accused Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss of harming the reputation of "60 Minutes."
This firing is part of ongoing changes and upheaval at CBS News.
Steve Kroft, a former "60 Minutes" correspondent who worked there for 30 seasons, commented on the situation with Geoff Bennett.
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The Trump administration is removing over 900 deep-sea ocean sensors from several coastal areas, including parts of the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Scientists say these sensors are important for studying changes in the ocean and the environment.
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More than 900 deep-sea ocean sensors will be taken out.
The sensors are located near Washington, Oregon, Alaska, North Carolina, and Greenland.
These sensors help monitor and understand ocean conditions.
Scientists are concerned about losing these tools.
The program being ended was part of the government's ocean monitoring efforts.
This action is happening under President Donald Trump's administration.
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The FBI ended a 15-hour standoff in California by killing a hostage-taker. President Donald Trump did not say if he will stop plans related to an "anti-weaponization" fund.
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A hostage situation in California lasted 15 hours.
The FBI killed the person holding hostages.
President Donald Trump was asked about an "anti-weaponization" fund.
He did not confirm whether he will cancel those fund plans.
The events were reported on CBS Evening News on June 3.
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Votes are still being counted in California’s primary election. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will face a runoff to keep her job. In Iowa, a governor candidate supported by President Donald Trump lost, giving Democrats hope to win the seat in November.
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California primary vote counting is ongoing.
Karen Bass, mayor of Los Angeles, will enter a runoff election.
The runoff is for her to try to keep her position as mayor.
In Iowa, a candidate backed by President Donald Trump ran for governor.
That Trump-supported candidate lost the primary race.
Democrats see this result as a chance to win the governor’s office in the general election in November.
The news report is from CBS News political correspondent Zak Hudak.
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The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution to stop President Trump from ordering additional military strikes against Iran without congressional approval. This action is an attempt to limit the president’s authority over military decisions involving Iran.
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The House passed a war powers resolution on Wednesday.
The resolution aims to block President Trump from ordering more military strikes on Iran.
This measure is meant to restrict the president’s power to act without Congress’s consent.
The resolution is part of ongoing debates about war powers between the executive branch and Congress.
The goal is to ensure that major military actions receive prior approval from elected representatives.
Congress wants to play a bigger role in decisions about military conflict with Iran.
CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion reported on the development.
The issue is part of a larger discussion on U.S. military engagement in the Middle East.
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Two companies that sold the fireworks used in a gender-reveal event that started a deadly California wildfire have agreed to pay more than $4 million in a settlement. The fire burned over 22,000 acres, killed a firefighter, and caused millions of dollars in damage.
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Wholesale Fireworks Corp and American Fireworks Wholesale LLC agreed to pay over $4 million.
Pink or Blue Gender Team Inc agreed to pay $50,000.
The fire occurred in September 2020 at El Dorado Ranch park in southern California.
The blaze burned 22,744 acres and destroyed several buildings.
Charles Morton, a Forest Service firefighter, died fighting the fire.
The fireworks used were illegal in California and lacked proper safety warnings.
The couple who started the fire pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and other charges, with one sentenced to jail and ordered to pay $1.8 million in restitution.
Gender-reveal events using dangerous stunts have caused other accidents and deaths in the past.
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Recent primary election results have made some U.S. Senate races more competitive for Republicans in states like Iowa and Texas. Election experts note that Republican voters often choose candidates they truly support, even if those candidates may be harder to win with in the general election. This shift is causing the Republican Party to face tougher contests in areas they once expected to win easily.
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Iowa’s Senate race changed from “Likely Republican” to “Lean Republican” after Democrat Josh Turek won the nomination.
In Texas, concerns have grown that Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton may face a stronger challenge from Democrat James Talarico.
Republicans currently have a 53-47 majority in the U.S. Senate.
Democrats need to gain four Senate seats to control the Senate or three seats to tie it, where the Vice President breaks ties.
Political science experts say Republican primary voters are choosing candidates sincerely instead of strategically, which may hurt GOP chances.
President Donald Trump has successfully backed some primary winners, while some incumbents he opposed lost their primaries.
Iowa hasn’t elected a Democratic senator in 18 years, and Trump won Iowa by a large margin in 2024.
Rising prices and trade issues are influencing voter attitudes and helping Democrats in some areas.
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College seniors recently graduated and are entering a changing world with new challenges. Graduation speakers shared advice to help students prepare for jobs affected by technology and global issues.
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College seniors wore caps and gowns for their graduation ceremonies.
The job market is changing quickly due to technology like artificial intelligence (AI).
Global problems and uncertainty also affect future job opportunities.
Graduation speakers gave advice to help students face these challenges.
The speeches aimed to inspire students as they start the next phase of life.
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A federal judge ordered that President Donald Trump's name be removed from the Kennedy Center and stopped the center from closing for renovations. Representative Joyce Beatty of Ohio, who sued over this issue and serves on the center’s board, also spoke about the House passing a resolution related to war powers in Iran.
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A federal judge ordered the removal of President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center.
The judge stopped the Kennedy Center from closing its doors for planned renovations.
Representative Joyce Beatty of Ohio filed the lawsuit about the Kennedy Center name.
Joyce Beatty is a member of the Kennedy Center’s board of trustees.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution concerning war powers related to Iran.
Rep. Beatty discussed both the judge’s order and the Iran war powers resolution publicly.
The Kennedy Center is a major performing arts venue in the United States.
The resolution relates to the U.S. government’s authority over military actions involving Iran.
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The U.S. House of Representatives voted 215 to 208 to pass a resolution limiting President Donald Trump’s ability to attack Iran without approval from Congress. This vote shows concern over Trump’s military actions in Iran, which began without congressional consent, even though the resolution is unlikely to become law.
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The House passed the resolution to limit Trump’s war powers regarding Iran.
Four Republicans joined Democrats to approve the resolution.
Trump ordered military action against Iran on February 28 without Congress’s approval.
This is the fourth time the House voted on a war powers resolution against Trump this year.
House Speaker Mike Johnson delayed a previous vote expected to pass the resolution.
The resolution’s passage is a rare sign of opposition to Trump within the Republican Party.
President Trump views the conflict in Iran as a “skirmish” or “short-term excursion.”
The U.S. military spending on the war in Iran is estimated at $29 billion, but experts think the actual cost could be much higher.
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