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Rep. Ed Case defeats progressive primary challenger in Hawaii's 1st District
State Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole had criticized Rep. Ed Case's votes to send military aid to Israel and for a previous version of the SAVE America Act.
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Current trends in America include a surge in energy prices due to the Iran war, a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting lettuce growers, and cyberattacks on water systems. Additionally, there is nervous energy among Democratic Socialists and a growing migrant crisis.
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The New York Times
The ‘Furthur’ Bus’s Long, Strange Trip, and Why It’s Returning to San Francisco
The psychedelic bus whose passengers hit the road and fueled ’60s counterculture is coming back out. And to its owners, America sure could use it.
aljazeera
De la Espriella sworn in as Colombia’s leader, vows armed group crackdown
The new president, who replaces leftist Gustavo Petro, continues the rightward political shift in Latin America.
ESPN
Mrs. Met, Goldy are among mascots in Mascot Hall of Fame Class of 2026
The announcement was made Friday morning on "Good Morning America," with the five mascots on site to receive the news.
The New York Times
Can Democratic Socialists Agree on Anything? They Say That’s Not the Point.
At a national summit of the Democratic Socialists of America, nervous energy and a sprawling tableau of sometimes-competing interests were on display.
ABC News
WATCH: America Strong: Lifeguard heroically who rescues boy speaks out for the first time
Lifeguard Ryder Williams tells his story for first time after saving a 10-year-old boy from drowning in a dramatic rescue.
washingtontimes
Cyclospora fears force lettuce farmers to plow fields under
America's lettuce growers are tearing up healthy crops as consumer demand collapses under the weight of a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak, even on farms with no connection to the tainted product.
The New York Times
Scope of Hacks on U.S. Water Supply Widens as Evidence Points to Iran
Michigan and Minnesota are among at least seven states coping with cyberattacks aimed at disrupting water systems nationwide.
CBS News
Oil giants see profits surge as Iran war drives energy prices higher
America's biggest oil companies are reporting massive profits as the Iran war continues to disrupt global energy supplies. CBS News business contributor Javier David joins with analysis.
The New York Times
Missing Australian Hiker Found Dead on Wyoming Trail
The man had been traveling the Continental Divide Trail, which goes through five states and is described by a hiking group as one of the “most challenging landscapes in North America.”
washingtontimes
Republicans say Spain's migrant surge foreshadows America in Democrats' hands
Republicans say footage of thousands of migrants illegally entering Spain is a warning of what would happen to America's border if Democrats regain power.
washingtontimes
Miller, Trump cite Spanish territory migrant surge as warning on Democrats
STEPHEN MILLER on the migrant surge in Spanish territory: "The Democrats did this to America every single day for 4 years under Biden and will do it again instantaneously, but orders of magnitude greater, if they are given any form of national power."
washingtontimes
Miller, Trump cite Spain migrant surge as warning on Democrats
STEPHEN MILLER on the migrant surge in Spain: "The Democrats did this to America every single day for 4 years under Biden and will do it again instantaneously, but orders of magnitude greater, if they are given any form of national power."
aljazeera
New poll shows confusion over Democratic Socialists of America ideals
Democratic socialists face mixed understanding, with 49% of Americans saying they grasp their policies, poll shows.
washingtontimes
America trusted Fauci's mask guidance -- his diary shows he didn't
Dr. Anthony Fauci was treated as America's unquestioned voice on COVID-19. But his newly released diary shows he privately admitted his own 'masks don't work' guidance went too far -- doubts the public never saw.
washingtontimes
U.S. kicks off major study of American force posture in Europe
The Pentagon this week began a formal review of America's military footprint in Europe to determine the level of U.S. troops and firepower necessary to meet its commitment as a NATO ally.
washingtontimes
Whaling Museum goes viral for 'worst aquarium ever' T-shirts, totes
New Bedford is considered the home of whaling's history in America - and now, home to the worst aquarium ever.
ABC News
US walks out on France at UN meeting to protest ally's criticism of America's human rights record
U.S. diplomats walked out as their French counterparts spoke at the United Nations after the European ally criticized the Trump administration’s human rights record