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The Alaska Supreme Court has allowed Dan J. Sullivan to appear on the Republican ballot alongside incumbent Dan S. Sullivan, reversing an earlier disqualification for allegedly aiming to confuse voters. The court directs the Division of Elections to differentiate candidates within ballot design law as appeals proceed. The controversy centers on whether the challenger’s name and party affiliation could mislead voters ahead of the primary.
Chipotle has removed jalapeños from restaurants after public health officials have linked a Salmonella Javiana outbreak to jalapeños served at multiple Mexican‑style restaurants. Minnesota has identified 110 cases tied to the outbreak; the FDA has opened an active investigation and has started sampling but has not issued a recall. Chipotle says it has replaced the peppers from different growers.
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed an executive order imposing a one-year statewide moratorium on new hyperscale data centres that use 50 megawatts or more, directing regulators to complete an environmental impact review and consider rules to make developers pay for power, contribute to grid upgrades and lose tax breaks. The move has drawn praise from community and environmental groups and rebuke from industry and national conservatives.
The female marmoset found on a 302 bus in Kensal Rise has been named Oyster. Following April’s licensing law for primates, the RSPCA says abandonment may rise and urges licensing help. Oyster is healthy in sanctuary care after a stressful rescue.
A waterspout-turned-tornado has struck Atlantic Beach, Nassau County, Long Island, tearing through Sun and Surf Beach Club and nearby structures. Officials report no serious injuries, while a state of emergency is declared and first responders assess damage and rescue trapped individuals. Other areas report related flooding and weather impacts.
The Texas Senate contest remains tight as James Talarico leads Ken Paxton by roughly two points in latest polling. The race has drawn national attention and significant fundraising from both sides, with Trump’s backing shaping support dynamics. Polls show Paxton trailing among independents and nonpartisan voters, while Talarico holds a fundraising edge.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries has discussed housing, immigration and affordability with Jared Kushner in a private meeting, prompting questions about strategy and the left’s expectations as Democrats prepare for a potential return to the House. The talk highlights tensions over healthcare policy and party unity ahead of a possible midterm shift.