June 5(Reuters) – Democratic former cabinet secretary Xavier Becerra is projected to advance to the November ballot for California governor after Tuesday’s primary election, U.S. media said on Friday. (Reporting by Daniel Trotta in Carlsbad, California and Bhargav Acharya in Toronto) Copyright 2026 Thomson Reuters. Source link
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The EuroHPC Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU) has unveiled four new funding calls totalling €19m to accelerate the development of quantum technologies across Europe. The initiatives target key areas including quantum navigation, photonic quantum computing, standardisation, and quantum machine learning, with funding provided through the Horizon Europe programme. The new calls are designed to strengthen Europe’s technological sovereignty and global competitiveness in quantum technologies. By supporting research, industrial collaboration, and commercialisation pathways, EuroHPC aims to bridge the gap between laboratory innovation and real-world deployment. The expected result is a stronger European quantum ecosystem capable of delivering next-generation computing, resilient navigation systems, internationally recognised standards, and advanced artificial intelligence applications powered by quantum technologies. Europe targets strategic growth in quantum technologies Quantum technologies have become a strategic priority for Europe as governments and industry seek to secure leadership in emerging digital infrastructure. The latest EuroHPC funding package focuses on technologies that could have far-reaching implications for security, defence, scientific research, communications, and industrial innovation. The four calls address some of the most significant technical and commercial barriers …
Iowa state Rep. Josh Turek has won the Democratic nomination for his state’s open U.S. Senate seat, NBC News projects, advancing from a combative primary to a potentially competitive general election in a state that has favored Republicans in recent elections. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Turek, 47, defeated state Sen. Zach Wahls and will face Rep. Ashley Hinson, who won Tuesday’s GOP primary with President Donald Trump’s endorsement, in the general election. A former Paralympic gold medalist in basketball, Turek is backed by former Sen. Tom Harkin, whose “prairie populism” was a staple of Iowa politics until his retirement in 2014. In his victory speech Tuesday night, he reached out to Wahls’ supporters. “Zach has been an exceptional representative for his district and a true public servant for the people of Iowa,” Turek said. “I am grateful for this primary. It has made me a stronger candidate. To Zach supporters: I know I was not your first choice, but I ask each and every …
For the eighth consecutive year, the NBA will have a new champion. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The longest streak of seasons with a different champion in NBA history extended Saturday when the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder were ousted in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals by San Antonio, 111–103. Victor Wembanyama had a team-high 22 points and seven rebounds in the win for San Antonio, which will now face the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals. It’s a rematch from 27 years ago, when these teams met in the 1999 Finals won by San Antonio and its twin-tower duo of David Robinson and Tim Duncan, both former No. 1 overall draft picks. This time around, the Spurs are led by another enormously talented big man in 7-foot-4 Victor Wembanyama, the sensational former No. 1 pick who has led his team to the Finals in his third NBA season, and only his first postseason appearance. Saturday’s Game 7 was only Wembanyama’s 18th …
Sens. Katie Britt and Richard Blumenthal rolled out bipartisan legislation Monday (May 18) aimed at stopping online platforms from directing sports betting advertisements toward minors. The proposal, called the Gaming Advertisement to Minors Enforcement Act, or GAME Act, would apply to social media companies and digital advertising networks that promote sportsbooks and prediction markets. Congress has been completely feckless when it comes to protecting our children online. It’s past time we take action. I’m introducing legislation with @SenBlumenthal to ban digital gambling ads targeting minors. Proud to be a leader in this fight to take on companies who… https://t.co/YLpLH30MtS — Senator Katie Boyd Britt (@SenKatieBritt) May 18, 2026 Lawmakers from both parties have been pushing for tighter federal oversight of the online gambling industry. Recent congressional efforts have included renewed attention on the SAFE Bet Act, a separate proposal that would add consumer protections, advertising restrictions, and affordability checks for sports bettors. The legislation would apply to major digital platforms with more than 100 million monthly users, including social media companies, search engines, and online …
BATON ROUGE, La. — Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Republican who has drawn President Trump’s ire by occasionally casting votes he dislikes, failed to advance in Saturday’s GOP primary runoff in Louisiana, as a Trump-backed rival and another candidate finished in the top two spots. U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow won the most votes, capitalizing on the power of Trump’s endorsement in his latest attempt to purge his party of people he views as disloyal. State Treasurer John Fleming came in second to join her in the next round of voting. Trump supported Letlow over Cassidy, one of seven Republican senators who voted to convict him during his second impeachment trial over the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Cassidy, a doctor, has also clashed with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over vaccine policy, even though he provided crucial support to help Kennedy get confirmed. By receiving less than 50% of the vote, Letlow and Fleming, a former U.S. House member and Trump administration official, were unable to avoid the runoff, which will take place …
Australia defied the oddsmakers and established itself as a surprise frontrunner at the Eurovision semifinal Thursday while a trio of past winners — including 2024 champion Switzerland — failed to advance. Switzerland joined Latvia and Luxembourg as erstwhile title-holders who won’t have the chance to grab another Eurovision crown as the final 25 nations were set for the weekend’s big singing showdown in Vienna. The 70th-annual homage to soaring and sometimes silly song production will anoint a winner Saturday, ending a months-long saga that saw five countries boycott over the inclusion of Israel. The Middle Eastern nation had not broken any rules, but its presence in the competition prompted Spain, Slovenia, Ireland, Iceland and the Netherlands not to compete as a protest over Israel’s military actions in Gaza and Lebanon. Israel earlier in the week advanced to the final in the first of two semifinals. After enduring wars, unrest, infighting and Celine Dion, Eurovision is still going strong many decades in, watched by more than 150 million people across the continent — though with financial …
Colorado lawmakers are pushing ahead with a broad overhaul of the state’s sports betting industry, approving a measure that would tighten advertising standards, limit how often gamblers can deposit money, and block the use of credit cards for wagers. Senate Bill 131 cleared House third reading on Friday (May 9) in a 50-13 vote, with two lawmakers absent, according to the legislature’s latest roll call. Part of the proposal already passed the Senate and now moves closer to becoming law. The Colorado sports betting reform bill passed the House this morning. There is a tiny, procedural amendment the Senate needs to concur on, then off to Gov. Polis. — Jessica Welman (@jesswelman) May 9, 2026 Sens. Matt Ball and Byron Pelton are sponsoring the legislation alongside several Democratic lawmakers. In the House, Reps. Steven Woodrow and Dan Woog are leading the effort. Lawmakers said the proposal is meant to address the explosive growth of online gambling since Colorado legalized sports betting in 2019. The bill’s legislative declaration states that more than $6.3 billion in online …
Researchers at the University of Bath are developing a new hantavirus vaccine designed to remain stable without refrigeration, a breakthrough that could transform how vaccines are distributed globally. The project is being led by Professor Asel Sartbaeva alongside biotech spinout Ensilitech. The vaccine has already produced strong immune responses during laboratory and animal testing, with the research team now preparing for Phase 1 human clinical trials. Scientists are combining mRNA vaccine technology with a patented stabilisation system known as Ensilication®, which protects vaccine ingredients inside microscopic silica shells. The development comes as global attention returns to hantavirus following a recent outbreak linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius near the Canary Islands. The World Health Organization (WHO) has stressed that the outbreak is “not another COVID-19” and that the public health risk remains low despite several deaths and confirmed infections. What is hantavirus? Hantavirus is a family of viruses typically spread through exposure to infected rodents, particularly their urine, saliva, or droppings. Human infections are rare but potentially severe, causing illnesses that can attack the …
