The hottest, driest, and lowest national park in the contiguous United States
Recent changes to California’s congressional map, driven by Prop 50 and partisan redistricting, have intensified competition in several districts. Democrats aim to flip seats, while Republican-leaning districts create unexpected outcomes in the top-two primary system.
In California’s top-two primary, Kevin Kiley leads a Republican surge in a Democrat-dominated district after Prop 50 redraw, threatening Democratic hopes of advancing candidates. Michael Stansfield, a virtually unknown Republican, trails in second, potentially blocking any Democrat in the general election. Richard Pan trails in third, with Pan hoping more ballots will change the result as counting continues.
Travelers are adjusting to higher costs as global tensions shape travel patterns. Data show Americans and others favor road trips, domestic stays and budget options over long-haul, international travel this summer.
68-year-old Pierre Michel Formosa has died after his car became stuck in mud in Death Valley National Park. He and a French travelling companion walked across salt flats in extreme heat to seek help; the survivor was rescued later the same day. The coroner will determine the cause of death as search teams warn of dangerous conditions in the park.