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Friday, June 19, 2026

Andy Burnham wins Makerfield byelection, eyes Starmer challenge

politics
1445.2K3h ago

Greater Manchester mayor took the Makerfield seat, beating Reform UK and signaling a bid to challenge Labour leader Keir Starmer.

Andy Burnham wins Makerfield byelection, eyes Starmer challenge
theguardian.com

Mexico beats South Korea 1-0, clinches World Cup knockout spot

sports
381.4K3h ago

Luis Romo’s 50th‑minute goal gave Mexico a 1-0 win in Guadalajara and secured El Tri a place in the round of 32.

Mexico beats South Korea 1-0, clinches World Cup knockout spot

Bobby Prince, composer for DOOM and Wolfenstein, dies at 81

gaming
343K2h ago

Robert 'Bobby' Prince, whose music shaped Wolfenstein 3D, DOOM, Duke Nukem and other 90s PC classics, has passed away at 81.

Bobby Prince, composer for DOOM and Wolfenstein, dies at 81

Flu outbreak at Lackland AFB after vaccine mandate lifted

science
249153h ago

About 160 trainees fell ill at Lackland Air Force Base and one trainee died after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made the flu vaccine optional.

nytimes.com

Four Seasons Total Landscaping anniversary remembered

culture
216053h ago

Anniversary of the 2020 Trump campaign parking‑lot press briefing at Four Seasons Total Landscaping.

Four Seasons Total Landscaping anniversary remembered

US-Iran talks in Switzerland abruptly canceled

news
151.9K1h ago

Switzerland announced planned Friday talks between the United States and Iran at Bürgenstock were called off, June 19

An Israeli flag hangs from a damaged building in a village inside south Lebanon close to the border as seen from northern Israel, June 18, 2026. REUTERS/Gil Eliyahu
al-monitor.com

Tactical Lib Dem and Green voting credited in recent by‑election results

politics
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Post‑vote analysis suggests Lib Dem and Green second preferences helped the left consolidate in the by‑election outcome.

Hannah Pingree and Bobby Charles clinch Maine gubernatorial nominations

politics
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Democrat Hannah Pingree and Republican Bobby Charles won their parties’ primaries after ranked‑choice tabulation and will meet this November.

Bobby Charles listens during a gubernatorial debate. Hannah Pingree speaks during a recent press conference.
mainepublic.org

Suspected H5 bird flu detected in Western Australia

science
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Authorities say a wild migratory bird in southwest WA returned a suspected positive for H5, the first suspected mainland Australian detection.

abc.net.auA woman speaks during a  press conference.

Taylor Swift marks 20 years since debut single 'Tim McGraw'

music
20721h ago

June 19 marks the 20th anniversary of Taylor Swift's debut single 'Tim McGraw'

Album cover for by Taylor Swift. Taylor is sitting on the grass in front of an old brown rusty car. She is wearing a yellow dress with an orange flower patten and black boots and holding a small yellow flower.