California’s crowded governor primary remained unresolved, with Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton leading as votes were counted. Primaries in Iowa, New Jersey, New Mexico, Montana and South Dakota also set key November matchups.
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Rebecca Bennett won the Democratic primary in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District and will face Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. Kean has been absent from public view and Capitol votes since March 5 while citing a personal medical issue.
Democratic Senator Michael Bennet is reportedly planning to run for governor of Colorado, aiming to succeed the term-limited Governor Jared Polis, amidst a trend of Democratic support in the state. Despite his current Senate term running until 2028, Bennet's potential gubernatorial bid reflects a broader trend of Democrats seeking roles outside Washington, as several Senate Democrats announce retirements. Meanwhile, Kathleen Sgamma's withdrawal from her nomination to lead the Bureau of Land Management underscores ongoing debates over energy policies, adding another layer of complexity to the political landscape as Bennet prepares to enter the race.
Lady Gaga paid tribute to her longtime friend and collaborator, Tony Bennett, who passed away on July 21, with a heartfelt post on Instagram. Gaga shared a photo of the two stars in an embrace and wrote that she will miss Bennett “forever”, and that he had taught her “about music, about showbiz life, but he also showed me how to keep my spirits high and my head screwed on straight.” The post received an outpouring of support from fans, and is a fitting tribute to the late singer.
Health Canada is introducing warning labels on individual cigarettes in an effort to reduce smoking rates in Canada. The labels, which will be in English and French, will include messages such as "poison in every puff," "tobacco smoke harms children" and "cigarettes cause impotence." King-size cigarettes will be the first to feature the warnings, with regular-size cigarettes and little cigars with tipping paper and tubes following by the end of April 2025. This makes Canada the first country in the world to have warning labels on individual cigarettes.