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Victor Marx wins Republican primary for Colorado governor
Victor Marx won Colorado’s Republican gubernatorial primary after a week-long ballot count, edging state Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer and setting up a November race against Democratic Attorney General Phil Weiser.
Trump ousts Election Assistance Commission members ahead of November midterms
President Donald Trump removed the two Democratic members of the Election Assistance Commission, leaving the federal elections agency effectively empty and raising new questions about federal support for election administration ahead of the midterms.
NT children’s commissioner resigns over child-protection law changes
Northern Territory Children’s Commissioner Shahleena Musk has resigned over the CLP government’s child-protection reforms, saying the changes were not properly consulted on and could weaken safeguards for Aboriginal children. The government rejects that criticism and says the bill is designed to put child safety first.
Supreme Court to hear Ram Mandir donation probe pleas on July 13
The Supreme Court will hear three petitions on July 13 seeking a wider probe into alleged embezzlement of Ram temple donations in Ayodhya. The case is already under a Uttar Pradesh SIT investigation, with arrests, trust resignations and renewed political pressure.
Mayor's voting commission wants new City Hall office to boost voter turnout
Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones's voting commission has recommended turning San Antonio's Communications and Engagement department into a new Office of Civic Participation to expand year-round voter outreach, registration and education. The proposal still needs approval from City Manager Erik Walsh or the City Council before it can move forward.
News outlets urge judge to sanction OpenAI in copyright fight
News outlets including The New York Times and the Daily News asked a Manhattan federal judge to sanction OpenAI, accusing the company of discovery misconduct in the copyright case over how ChatGPT was trained on news content. OpenAI denies wrongdoing and says it is protecting user privacy and relying on fair use.
Private schools in Telangana suspend classes during statewide bandh
Many private and corporate schools across Telangana suspended classes on July 10 during a statewide bandh called by student organisations, even though the School Education Department had not объявлено an official holiday.
Mexico to seek criminal charges over deaths following fatal shooting of Houston man by ICE agents
Mexico said it will seek criminal charges and civil claims in the United States over the deaths of 17 Mexican nationals tied to ICE custody or immigration enforcement, escalating after the fatal shooting of a Houston man by an ICE agent.
NY Attorney General Sues 3M, DuPont and Others Over PFAS
New York Attorney General Letitia James has sued 3M, DuPont, Chemours, Corteva and related entities over PFAS, seeking cleanup funding, consumer warnings, damages and civil penalties.
Delhi High Court says NSE performs a public duty in dismissing Chitra Ramkrishna plea
The Delhi High Court dismissed former NSE chief Chitra Ramkrishna’s plea and said the National Stock Exchange performs a public duty, following an earlier ruling that described NSE as a public authority under the RTI Act.
The Trump administration is ramping up pressure on states to change election practices
The Justice Department warned election officials in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., about possible criminal exposure, while FEMA grant conditions could force changes to voter rolls, ballots and audits.
NGO claims Rs 10cr loss in GIDC plot allotment, seeks criminal probe
A Goa NGO has alleged that industrial plot allotments by the Goa Industrial Development Corporation caused a loss of about Rs 10 crore and is seeking a criminal probe. The claim follows earlier demands for vigilance scrutiny and comes against the backdrop of a prior CAG finding of losses linked to GIDC.
Judges deny request to return Trump's name to Kennedy Center pending appeal
A three-judge federal appeals panel has refused to temporarily restore Donald Trump’s name to the Kennedy Center while an appeal proceeds, leaving the name off the building after an earlier ruling said the renaming was illegal.
Judge orders release of $5.8M Trump owes E. Jean Carroll after court loss
A Manhattan federal judge ordered the release of about $5.8 million in court-held funds that Donald Trump owes E. Jean Carroll, after the Supreme Court declined to hear his appeal and his effort to keep the money in escrow failed.
Le Pen ruling keeps 2027 presidential bid alive as France enters unusual legal-political campaign
Marine Le Pen remains able to campaign for France’s 2027 presidential election after a Paris appeals court reduced part of her sentence in a misuse-of-funds case and paused enforcement of the monitoring requirement while her appeal continues.
Wide Bay Manufacturing Hub to open in Maryborough with $925k
Queensland will establish a Wide Bay Manufacturing Hub in Maryborough with $925,000 from the 2026-27 state budget, expanding the state’s manufacturing hub network into the Fraser Coast.
Trump says Iran ceasefire is over and U.S. launches more strikes
President Donald Trump said the Iran ceasefire was over, and AP and the Financial Times reported that the U.S. then launched additional strikes on Iran. The escalation lifted oil prices, pressured global stocks and renewed concern about shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Judge orders release of $5.8M Carroll award after Trump appeal fails
A Manhattan federal judge ordered the release of about $5.8 million held for E. Jean Carroll after the Supreme Court declined to hear Donald Trump’s appeal. Trump is now trying to block the payment while the case moves to the Second Circuit.
Towns asked to document storm costs as Connecticut eyes federal disaster aid
Gov. Ned Lamont is asking Connecticut towns and cities to document storm-related costs and damage after the July 4 severe thunderstorms, saying the estimates will help determine whether the state qualifies for federal disaster aid. He said homeowners should also photograph damage for insurance claims and expects a threshold decision within about a week.
US judge orders release of $5.8m Trump owes E. Jean Carroll after court loss
A Manhattan federal judge ordered the release of about $5.8 million to E. Jean Carroll after the Supreme Court declined to hear Donald Trump’s appeal of the 2023 civil verdict. Trump’s lawyers have appealed the release order and are seeking to delay the payout.
Mumbai chief minister announces Rs 13,000 crore flood-control project
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced a Rs 13,000 crore flood-control project for Mumbai after severe monsoon disruption this week. The plan is meant to strengthen stormwater drainage and reduce flooding in the city, but details on funding, execution and timing have not yet been made public.
Somers budget cuts now include Saturday library closure: 'Out of things to cut'
Somers officials have added another round of cuts after a fourth failed budget referendum, including closing the public library on Saturdays and reducing staffing ahead of a July 14 vote on a revised $41.64 million plan.
Supreme Court pauses CAG audit of Delhi power discoms
The Supreme Court has temporarily stayed the CAG audit of Delhi’s three private power distribution companies, pausing a politically sensitive review tied to about Rs 38,500 crore in regulatory assets.
Democratic governors press USPS to withdraw election-ballot rule
Nine Democratic governors are asking the U.S. Postal Service to withdraw a proposed election-ballot rule tied to President Donald Trump’s March executive order, warning it could let USPS block mail ballots in some states.