A recent Quinnipiac University poll indicates that a growing number of Americans now favor offering undocumented migrants a pathway to legal status over deportation, with 64% supporting this option. This represents an increase since before the Trump administration, which has implemented a strong anti-immigration agenda. The poll also revealed widespread disapproval of the president’s handling of deportations and of ICE’s performance, especially among Democrats. Concurrently, immigration detention numbers have reached record highs, exceeding 56,000 individuals as of June 2019.
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Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic socialist, believes his campaign strategy focused on addressing inequality and promising radical changes can be applied across the U.S. He defeated Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic party’s mayoral primary in New York by emphasizing issues affecting working people. Mamdani’s campaign combined grassroots efforts with a strong social media presence. While facing potential competition from Cuomo and current Mayor Eric Adams, Mamdani is the frontrunner, and his victory would make him New York’s first Muslim mayor and solidify his place as a rising star in the Democratic party.
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In a recent jailhouse interview, Adam Christopher Sheafe confessed to the crucifixion of Pastor William Schonemann, claiming the act was part of a divine mission to punish religious leaders. Sheafe revealed a broader hit list of 14 religious figures across the country, including planned targets in Arizona and other states. His intent was to carry out these “executions” based on his interpretation of religious teachings before being arrested. Sheafe, who expressed a desire for the death penalty, maintains his actions were justified and believes he will be forgiven.
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A bacterial infection, Brucella Ceti, has been detected in three stranded striped dolphins on Oahu, raising concerns among University of Hawaii at Manoa scientists. This zoonotic infection, which can spread to humans causing flu-like symptoms and other serious health issues, highlights potential risks associated with touching stranded marine mammals. Researchers believe these cases could indicate a larger outbreak affecting dolphins and whales in Hawaiian waters, especially since the bacteria has been detected in several other species. The public is advised to avoid contact with stranded animals and report sightings to the NOAA Marine Wildlife Hotline.
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MI6 launched Operation Wedlock, a highly sensitive and risky investigation, after the CIA alerted them to concerns that a senior MI6 officer was a double agent for Russia. The investigation, lasting up to two decades, involved extensive surveillance by MI5, including covert operations and international travel to places like the Middle East. Despite these efforts, MI5 was unable to definitively prove the officer was a mole, leaving open the possibility that an agent escaped detection. The operation, considered exceptionally long and expensive, highlighted the extreme concern among intelligence chiefs, who considered the situation akin to the infamous Cambridge spy ring.
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Following a leak of the early assessment of U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, the White House plans to limit intelligence sharing with Congress, specifically through the CAPNET system. This decision, which is likely to draw criticism from Democrats, comes ahead of a classified briefing for Senate members on Thursday regarding the strikes. Republicans, like Speaker Mike Johnson, are also expressing outrage over the leak, with suspicions directed towards Congress. The administration is defending the military’s actions and claiming significant damage to Iran’s nuclear program, while also downplaying the significance of the leaked assessment.
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A 64-year-old Iranian woman living in the US for 47 years was detained by immigration agents in New Orleans, despite having no criminal record. Her asylum request was denied, but she was granted a stay of removal, which she reportedly complied with. Her arrest, which occurred shortly after US airstrikes in Iran, took place alongside the detentions of other Iranian nationals. Her family is currently struggling to secure legal representation due to the high volume of detainees and limited resources, while ICE has recently conducted multiple raids leading to additional arrests.
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On Thursday, June 26, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez labeled the situation in Gaza as “genocide,” urging the EU to suspend its cooperation with Israel. This strong condemnation came as rescuers reported 65 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces. The conflict has led to famine-like conditions for the population, exacerbated by chaotic aid distribution marred by Israeli military actions, despite the trickle of supplies allowed in after a two-month blockade. The US State Department announced its first direct funding of $30 million for the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, with the World Health Organization delivering a small medical shipment.
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An expedition has located over 1,000 barrels of nuclear waste in the northeast Atlantic, as announced by a French research organization. This international team, aboard the ship “L’Atalante,” is searching for waste disposed of between the 1950s and 1980s when hundreds of thousands of barrels were dumped in the ocean. The researchers aim to map the location of the barrels and assess their impact on the local ecosystem by collecting samples using tools like an autonomous diving robot. The team hopes to determine the extent of any potential radioactivity leakage from the drums, which were not designed to contain radioactivity for long periods.
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