President Donald Trump endorses Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over Sen. John Cornyn in the GOP Senate runoff, intensifying a high-stakes primary ahead of the May 26 vote. The endorsement challenges Cornyn's long Senate career and sets the stage for a contentious general election against Democrat James Talarico.
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Rep. Steve Cohen announces he will not seek reelection after Tennessee’s GOP-led redistricting splits his Memphis district, a move he says dilutes Black voting power. Cohen may reconsider if legal challenges to the new map succeed.
Denise Powell wins a tight Democratic primary in Nebraska's 2nd District and will face Republican Brinker Harding in the general election. The race is a key battleground in a district that has swung between parties in recent presidential elections.
Elon Musk traveled to China during his ongoing $150 billion lawsuit trial against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, despite a judge's order that he remain available for recall testimony. Legal experts say Musk's travel without explicit court permission is unusual and could complicate the trial.
A norovirus outbreak on the Caribbean Princess cruise ship has sickened 115 passengers and crew, but onboard activities continue with enhanced sanitation measures in place. The CDC and Princess Cruises are working to contain the virus as the ship completes its Caribbean voyage.
A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon begins amid ongoing conflict with Hezbollah and regional tensions involving Iran. The truce aims to pave the way for peace talks, though challenges remain as violations and military deployments continue.
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record highs Wednesday as investors remain optimistic despite ongoing Iran conflict and rising energy prices. Strong corporate earnings and expectations of de-escalation in the Middle East have fueled the rally.
Influencer Clavicular, known for extreme appearance modification, was hospitalized after a suspected overdose during a Miami livestream. Video showed him disoriented before being rushed to a hospital by friends.