YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP | |
Here is Wednesday's news: |
Mamdani delivers NYC primary plot twist |
Zohran Mamdani, 33, just upset mainstream Democratic politics. The Democratic Socialist state Assembly member defied expectations and took a commanding lead in Tuesday's New York City mayoral primary. |
The race served as a bellwether for the larger Democratic Party . The coalition seeking to repel former Gov. Andrew Cuomo framed the choice facing New Yorkers as one between an older, moderate political establishment and a youthful, progressive vision for the party that lost the White House in November. |
| • | While the outcome won't be official until the instant runoff conducted with ballots that rank up to five choices is announced in July, Cuomo conceded the nomination less than 90 minutes after polls closed at 9 p.m. | | • | Rank-choice race: The subsequent instant runoff, in which other candidates' supporters will be redistributed to Mamdani or Cuomo based on who they ranked lower on their ballot, is expected to only increase Mamdani's lead. | | • | Sweating at the polls: The Big Apple's Democrats voted despite smothering summer heat. | | New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani greets voters on Broadway on Tuesday in New York City. Michael M. Santiago, Getty Images |
Did US strikes destroy Iran's nuclear program? |
A Pentagon intelligence assessment now says U.S. strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities did not reach deep enough to destroy the underground installations and likely only delayed Iran's nuclear program by a few months. President Donald Trump said Wednesday the intelligence was inconclusive. |
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SCOTUS runs the gamut with immigration, pornography, religion and health care |
Supreme Court decisions coming as soon as Thursday will resolve whether President Donald Trump can enforce his changes to birthright citizenship while his new policy is being litigated. The ruling could make it harder for judges to block any of the president's policies. The justices will also issue decisions on how states can keep minors from accessing online pornography and on defunding Planned Parenthood. Other rulings will determine if health insurers have to cover certain medicines and services, like HIV-preventive medication, and whether a federal program that subsidizes phone and internet services through carrier fees is constitutional. Here's a look at what's still to come. |
What is 'Alligator Alcatraz'? |
A new migrant detention facility officials are calling "Alligator Alcatraz" is slated to open in Florida's Everglades next month, according to Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier. The federal government on June 23 approved a proposal to open a 5,000-bed detention facility on 39-square miles of land in the Everglades, Uthmeier said in an interview posted on X. Uthmeier said he believes the facility will house both detained migrants from Florida as well as from other states around the country. Meanwhile, local advocates are calling out concerns about potential impact on the surrounding environment and community. |
The Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders are getting a 400% pay raise |
This year, the world-famous Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders are seeing additional pay coming their way — to the tune of a 400% raise. It's been a long battle for raises from cheerleaders, some of whom make only $15, who have cited concerns dealing with financial stress in recent years. Veterans and rookies are on different pay scales, with the former earning more money with more experience. The El Paso Times, part of the USA TODAY Network, noted that "a veteran will see her pay increase from a reported $15 per hour to $60 per hour, and there will be many appearances by the team outside of game days." Even though they received an increase in compensation, the group still does not receive health insurance from the team. |
Photo of the day: Cool off, Cincinnati! |
Facing the high-octane New York Yankees, Cincinnati sealed victory in sweltering heat Tuesday night with a 5-4 Reds win in 11 innings. Reds top prospect Chase Burns made big-league history and struck out the first five batters he faced (including Aaron Judge). Here is the full Major League Baseball schedule for Wednesday and how to watch. | Cincinnati Reds pinch hitter Gavin Lux (2) is dunked by water after hitting a walk-off single in the eleventh inning against the New York Yankees at Great American Ball Park on Tuesday in Cincinnati, Ohio. Katie Stratman, Katie Stratman-Imagn Images |
Nicole Fallert is a newsletter writer at USA TODAY, sign up for the email here . Want to send Nicole a note? Shoot her an email at NFallert@usatoday.com. | | In primaries, the city uses ranked choice voting, but first-place results will offer a hint of who is ahead. | | Why did Trump bomb iran? Why is the US helping Israel? The answers are complex, but this timeline of U.S.-Iran relations offers some context. | | | | Under both Trump and Biden, U.S. Customs and Border Protection potentially wasted millions in taxpayer funds, missing opportunities to detect drugs. | | | | Yosemite National Park's iconic hotels and lodges were found to have repeated hazards, including mold and rodents, in a new report. | | | | A mentoring program for Black girls and young women takes participants on a 14-day "Journey to Freedom'' tour to learn about the Underground Railroad. | | | | Bobby Sherman, who enjoyed a thriving career as a teen pop star and actor, has died at 81, his wife Brigitte Poublon and actor John Stamos announced. | | | | USA TODAY's daily news podcast, The Excerpt, brings you a curated mix of the most important headlines seven mornings a week. | | | | Our app gives you award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, eNewspaper and more. | | | | | Brighten your day with one of our games. | | | | |
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