But first: Anyone who's left their phone behind knows it's easy to forget something in an Uber. Still, it's hard to imagine how someone can leave
some of these things in their ride share, from an oxygen tank to an ankle monitor. 🚙 😬
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Voters in California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota headed to the polls today
to vote in primaries that will shape the remainder of President Donald Trump's second term.
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In Iowa, the race to succeed retiring Sen. Joni Ernst is more competitive than the GOP would like, while in New Jersey four Democrats are vying to unseat
Republican Tom Kean Jr., whose conspicuous and mostly unexplained absence from House votes has riled opponents. In California, the gubernatorial race and newly redrawn congressional districts have attracted the attention of Democrats across the nation.
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A voter steps out of their car and drops off their ballot in a ballot drop box at the Los Angeles County Registrar during early voting in the state's primary election in Norwalk, California, on June 1, 2026.
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Rubio: Iran war is 'over.' Is it?
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During congressional testimony Tuesday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the Iran war is "over"
‒ even as he admitted negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and curb Tehran's uranium enrichment are not guaranteed to produce a deal. Rubio sparred with New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker, who shot back at his former Senate colleague, "The war is not over."
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Even the word "war" is fraught as there was never any formal declaration, nor the constitutionally mandated congressional authorization for war. A tenuous ceasefire remains in place, though both sides have accused the other of violating it. Meanwhile, Israel has continued its strikes inside Lebanon, where it says it's working to eradicate Hezbollah, the Iran-backed terror group.
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen presses Marco Rubio on new evidence behind Cuba terrorism designation during tense Senate exchange.
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Rest, relaxation... remorse? 🧳
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A March survey found 97% of more than 1,000 travelers polled said they regretted at least one trip they'd taken. About two-thirds said they wish they could take a mulligan and redo an entire trip, and a third said they wished they could scrap a trip altogether and take another one instead.
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What's behind all this vacation repudiation? It's not just unexpected delays, illness or bad weather, one travel CEO said. It can also be poor planning, incomplete research, unrealistic budgets and even the wrong travel companion.
How to avoid these travel troubles.
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NBA, NHL finals get underway 🏀 🏒
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Spurs-Knicks. Golden Knights-Hurricanes.
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The Beasts of the East face off against the Best of the West in the NHL and NBA Finals, getting underway tonight and tomorrow, respectively. We've got you covered, net to net, whether it's on the ice or the hardwood.
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Who holds the edge in the Knicks-Spurs matchup?
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NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani has a message for the city's kids: It's OK to stay up late and root on the Knickerbockers. 🥱 |
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It's been a loooooong time since the Knicks were in the NBA Finals. New Yorkers are happy to hop on the bandwagon. |
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The Spurs' young squad shows there's more to love than Victor Wembanyama. |
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One well-known Texas politician is wagering barbecue and ice cream on the Spurs. 🍨 |
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Shop Stanley Cup Final Game 2 tickets now.
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Meet the newest Gerber Baby: Introducing Cameron, the cutie! 🥰 👶🏻 |
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Tay Story? The pop megastar who's lending her voice to "Toy Story 5." 🎶 |
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Get out! No, really: Experts say getting outside is good for your mental and physical health. 🌴 🌳 🏖️ |
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Phaedra Trethan is a national correspondent at USA TODAY. She'd love to hear from readers about The Short List, story ideas from across the nation and your favorite outdoor escapes.
Email her at [email protected].
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President Trump signed an order that asks AI developers to voluntarily submit their models to the federal government to review for security risks. |
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Federal agents uncovered a cross-border tunnel and seized more than a ton of cocaine worth an estimated $45 million. Here's how they found the tunnel.
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The unscripted message referenced people "suffering in Palestine" and "families being torn apart by ICE." A school official cut off the student.
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Vanilla Ice has no qualms about performing at the Great American State Fair, the Trump-created Freedom 250 event: "I'd go play for anybody."
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The fate of President Donald Trump's so-called "anti-weaponization fund" remains unclear. Here's what it is and why it's controversial.
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The latest USDA data showed New World screwworm was detected about 25 miles from the border. A Texas official said it may be as close as a mile away.
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Cyrus Carmack-Belton, 14, died in 2023 after being shot by convenience store owner Chikei Rick Chow, who said he was acting in defense of his son.
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Two different groups with similar names are planning celebrations for the nation's birthday. Here's the difference.
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Barry Manilow had some harrowing days following his lung cancer surgery, including thinking about what his epitaph would be.
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We are heading into a whey protein shortage, as a proteinmaxxing frenzy booms. Are protein powders any better for you than actual protein?
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Play Your Way to a Relaxing Break
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Unwind with crosswords and challenges that recharge you. |
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Crosswords, Puzzles, Comics & Horoscopes |
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