{"id":98443,"date":"2026-06-03T12:04:11","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T12:04:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/people\/98443\/"},"modified":"2026-06-03T12:04:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T12:04:11","slug":"all-eyes-on-california-in-latest-primaries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/people\/98443\/","title":{"rendered":"All eyes on California in latest primaries"},"content":{"rendered":"

Good morning, everyone. Have you come across \u201cPTO-maxxing\u201d? It\u2019s the so-called summer hack that claims to turn your 15 vacation days into 49 days off. Here\u2019s how<\/a>. Now, the news.<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW\"Los<\/p>\n

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass speaks during an election night event. | William Liang\/AP<\/p>\n

Six states held primaries yesterday. With results still being counted in many races, here\u2019s what we know<\/a> so far.<\/p>\n

California races: Republican Steve Hilton and Democrats Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer are leading the crowded race<\/a> to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom, while Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass heads to a November runoff<\/a> to keep her job, likely facing fellow Democrat Nithya Raman or GOP reality star Spencer Pratt. [USA Today\/BBC News]<\/p>\n

More takeaways: In Iowa, Rep. Randy Feenstra lost the GOP primary<\/a> for governor, despite President Trump\u2019s last-minute endorsement. In battleground states, Democrats played it safe while, in bluer ones, progressive candidates emerged victorious. Here\u2019s how political spending<\/a> is affecting the midterms. [Politico]<\/p>\n

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT\"Rough<\/p>\n

People watch as El Ni\u00f1o-generated storm waves crash onto seaside houses at Mondos Beach, California, in 2016.<\/p>\n

El Ni\u00f1o warning<\/p>\n

The weather pattern El Ni\u00f1o has an 80% chance of forming before September, raising the risk of drought, heavy rainfall and heat waves, the U.N. weather agency said. Here\u2019s what El Ni\u00f1o is<\/a>, and how its rare \u201csuper\u201d variant could wreak havoc this winter. [Yahoo News]<\/p>\n

Magic in a cup<\/p>\n

Starbucks\u2019s Unicorn Frappuccino is back. The viral drink \u2014 pink and blue swirls, color-changing qualities and “unicorn dust” topping \u2014 was first released in 2017 and will return later this summer. However, there\u2019s a catch. Here\u2019s how to get it<\/a>. [USA Today]<\/p>\n

DOJ fund scrapped<\/p>\n

After a fierce political backlash, the Trump administration is scrapping a $1.8 billion \u201canti-weaponization\u201d fund<\/a> that would have compensated Trump’s allies, a top DOJ official said. The fund was established in a civil suit brought by the president against the IRS. [AP]<\/p>\n

’60 Minutes’ ouster<\/p>\n

CBS News fired 60 Minutes correspondent<\/a> Scott Pelley over what new executive producer Nick Bilton called \u201cincivility and contempt.\u201d Pelley reportedly accused CBS News top editor, Bari Weiss, of \u201cmurdering the show\u201d and questioned Bilton\u2019s credentials. [CBS News]<\/p>\n

Golden Knights stunner <\/p>\n

Early in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, the Hurricanes looked set to skate away with an easy win. By the end, the Golden Knights had flipped the script, pulling out a 5-4 thriller and grabbing a 1-0 series lead. Here\u2019s what went down<\/a>. [Yahoo Sports]<\/p>\n

WHAT\u2019S HAPPENING TODAY\"Michael<\/p>\n

Aaron Lambert\/AP<\/p>\n

Now streaming<\/p>\n

Michael Jackson: The Verdict, now on Netflix, revisits the King of Pop\u2019s 2005 child molestation trial<\/a>, which lasted 14 weeks and resulted in his acquittal. The three-episode docuseries features archival footage and interviews with jurors, lawyers on both sides and witnesses to the trial. [L.A. Times]<\/p>\n

On the court<\/p>\n

It\u2019s 1999 all over again in the NBA Finals, as the Knicks play the Spurs at 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC. See who\u2019s the favorite<\/a> to win it all, plus what Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama said<\/a> about his opponents. [Yahoo Sports]<\/p>\n

On the diamond<\/p>\n

The Dodgers held on to beat<\/a> the Diamondbacks and tie the series last night, with starry performances from Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman. Game 3 starts at 9:40 p.m. ET on MLB Network. [AP]<\/p>\n

And don’t forget to…<\/p>\n

Read your daily horoscope<\/a>. Play the crossword<\/a>. Check the forecast in your area<\/a>.<\/p>\n

TODAY IN HISTORY\"Ed<\/p>\n

Illustration: Yahoo News; photo: Jim McDivitt\/NASA\/Roger Ressmeyer\/Corbis\/VCG via Getty Images<\/p>\n

In 1965, NASA astronaut Ed White became the first American to walk in space<\/a>. When the spacewalk ended, he returned to the capsule and famously told the crew: \u201cThis is the saddest moment of my life.\u201d [The Weather Channel]<\/p>\n

FEEL-GOOD MOMENT\"A<\/p>\n

Elizabeth Sexton<\/p>\n

From foster pup to airport K-9 \u2014\u00a0and back again. In 2020, Springer Spaniel Red was fostered by the Sexton family before beginning her career as a police dog at London\u2019s Luton Airport. When Red broke her elbow and had to retire, she headed right back<\/a> to the family who loved her first. \u201cThere was never any doubt,\u201d said Elizabeth Sexton. [People]<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udca1 P.S. Your daily advice: You\u2019re probably storing your eggplants wrong. Here\u2019s where to put them<\/a> so they stay fresh for as long as possible. [Food & Wine]<\/p>\n

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