Democratic dread in Maine: From the Politics Desk
In today’s edition, we dive into the Democratic response to the latest Graham Platner controversy and the questions that still surround Rep. Tom Kean Jr.’s absence.
Booked, busy and watching ‘Love Island USA’: How fans schedule their lives around the show
‘Love Island’ has become a nightly ritual for many viewers, who say they structure work, school and social plans around the episodes.
Sebastian Berhalter turned his father’s tough truth into World Cup breakthrough
Sebastian Berhalter’s path to the World Cup is not that of a young prodigy who had an easy way onto the U.S. men’s national team — despite what some might think of the son of storied former player and head coach Gregg Berhalter
Israel faces growing pressure over alleged abuse of Gaza flotilla members
Israel faces mounting international outrage over allegations of rape, beatings and humiliation of international activists detained on a flotilla attempting to break its naval blockade of Gaza.
Utah residents sue officials over Kevin O’Leary data center plan
A nonprofit and five Utah residents have filed a lawsuit against officials and a special entity overseeing Kevin O’Leary’s planned Stratos data center.
A ‘60 Minutes’ veteran gets fired, and a rookie hits an unusual home run: The news quiz
The House issues a rare rebuke of the president, FIFA imposes a ban, and a flesh-eating parasite returns.
Zohran Mamdani makes ‘high-risk, high-reward’ move to reshape New York’s voice in Washington
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is seeking to put his stamp on the city’s congressional delegation with a trio of endorsements against incumbent lawmakers and their picks, a move that could further expand the power of his democratic socialist movement or thwart its progress — and dent his own image in the process.“This is high-risk, high reward,” said Rebecca Katz, the prominent Democratic strategist and ally whose firm worked with Mamdani during his 2025 run.
Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election in California governor’s race
Former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra has advanced to the general election in the California governor’s race, NBC News projects
U.S. warns Europe to step up Ebola screening ahead of World Cup
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is urging European countries to mirror U.S. travel restrictions implemented in response to Ebola as the U.S. prepares to host the largest-ever World Cup amid growing concerns about the spread of the disease, according to a State Department cable reviewed by NBC News
DOJ office says ‘multiple’ probes of California elections underway after Trump cries foul
A federal prosecutor indicated the investigations are focused on the Los Angeles area following President Donald Trump’s claims, without evidence, of cheating in the primaries.