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nicole farato here. Love Island in theaters is actually too good to be true. Tuesday has news you need to know, including a crowded summer election day and the National Mall’s not-so-blue reflecting pool.
Runoff elections in Georgia and Alabama highlight today’s primaries
A busy cycle of primaries continues across the country. Elections will be held in four states and Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, with primary runoffs in some House and Senate races in Georgia and Alabama. President Donald Trump and the Republican Party aim to maintain a narrow majority on Capitol Hill, and whoever wins the runoff election will be on the November ballot.
There is one race worth noting. Two Republican candidates, Rep. Mike Collins (a Trump supporter) and college football coach Derek Dooley, will face off today in Georgia, after neither candidate received more than 50% of the vote in the May 19 primary. The winner will face incumbent Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in what will be one of the most-watched races of the midterm elections.
More news you need to know right now
- Is the war with Iran over? The United States and Iran have reached a framework agreement to end the Iran war, but it is expected to take at least several days to sign the agreement.
- Kevin Warsh’s first Fed meeting: Mr. Warsh will likely have to deliver some unwelcome news to President Trump after his first meeting as Fed chairman, as the market expects no change to the central bank’s benchmark interest rate.
- Atlantic “cold mass”: It’s eerily similar to the one in the movie The Day After Tomorrow, which has a major impact on Earth’s weather.
Let’s take a look
DC’s reflecting pool may look green for months
The Lincoln Memorial’s reflecting pool is overflowing with algae, days after the landmark underwent a multimillion-dollar renovation, leaving visitors wondering if it will be ready in time for Independence Day, the 250th anniversary of America’s founding.
world cup
Christian Pulisic’s legacy now depends on the World Cup
Christian Pulisic of the USMNT plays in the world’s best league and has been a prolific scorer for AC Milan, one of the most historic teams. However, Pulisic was substituted at halftime of the U.S. men’s national team’s World Cup opener after sustaining a kick to his left calf. However, teammate Adams downplayed concerns that Pulisic could miss the USMNT’s next game against Australia on June 19. If the USMNT stalls, that burden could fall on Pulisic’s shoulders.
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