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nicole farato Here’s the news you need to know on Wednesday, from the results of two Midwestern states’ primaries to why the Earth lights up.
Preliminary results for Indiana and Ohio to be released in November
Republican state senators who resisted President Donald Trump’s redistricting push were defeated by the president’s allies in the May 5 primary. The results show that Trump remains in control of the party as Republicans aim to secure the results they need in November to maintain control of Washington.
In neighboring Ohio, Vivek Ramaswamy won the Republican gubernatorial nomination and set up a race against Democrat Amy Acton, the state’s former coronavirus relief czar, who ran unopposed in the November election. Ramaswamy, 40, defeated front-runner Casey Pucci in the race, which was first called by NBC News Decision Desk headquarters shortly after voting closed. And in the Ohio State Assembly election, Sherrod Brown won the primary and returned to his old position.
More news you need to know right now
- Pause until “Project Freedom”. US operations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz were suspended on Wednesday after President Trump said progress was being made in negotiations with Iran.
- Memphis calls: Tennessee City helped shape the civil rights movement. Now, residents face a new battle as Republican lawmakers seek to divide the city into Republican-leaning House districts.
- UnitedHealthcare is eliminating some prior authorizations. The move is aimed at making it easier for patients to receive treatment and allowing doctors to spend more time with patients.
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Earth’s radiance is growing
Our night sky is getting brighter and brighter, not because of the moon, but because of artificial lighting. Artificial night lights brightened the Earth by 16% between 2014 and 2022, according to a new study that analyzed a combination of satellite images.
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Survive a long-haul flight like a pro
With a little mental and physical preparation, you can fly through a 15-hour flight in no time. Even if you don’t spend a fortune on premium seats, there are some simple things you can do to succeed on long flights. From seat selection to beverage selection, here are some of the things USA TODAY travel journalists and other frequent travelers do to maximize comfort on long trips.
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