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Nicole Fallert
Newsletter Writer & SEO Editor
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Welcome to the Daily Briefing. Start the day with these stories:
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Nicole Fallert here. Happy Earth Day! 🌍🦗 Here's the news to know Wednesday, from Virginia's special election results to news of life from Mars (!?). And it's a big week for Pittsburgh.
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Virginia paves the way for more Dems in the House
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Virginia voters in a Tuesday special election approved a full redrawing of the state’s congressional districts. The redistricting could transform Virginia's 11-member delegation from a 6-to-5 Democratic edge to an overwhelming 10-to-1 advantage, a change that could blunt President Donald Trump's push to expand the Republican majority in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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It was a close race . According to Decision Desk HQ and NBC News, 51.5% voted "yes" and 48.5% said "no."
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What's next? Potential legal counter moves by opponents. And the national map battle is far from over, political experts say, while Democrats must now work on a winning political message to see victories in November.
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Trump extends Iran ceasefire. The president made the announcement as the chances for talks between the two sides grew increasingly dim. |
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A civil rights group was indicted. According to Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel, the Southern Poverty Law Center funneled millions of dollars to groups, including the Ku Klux Klan. But paying sources to infiltrate hate groups is a tried-and-tested tactic long employed by federal law enforcement agencies. |
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California exodus. The desire for affordability appears to be a driving force behind Californians' exodus from the state. Meanwhile, California is looking to implement rules that would require residents statewide to make some modifications outside their homes to help reduce the risk of a fire. |
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A 'selfie' taken by the Curiosity rover taken on the Martian surface.
Courtesy of NASA/JPL-Caltech/MSSS
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NASA’s Curiosity rover has yielded promising data from Mars: Scientists confirmed the presence of essential ingredients of life preserved in ancient Martian sandstones aged at about 3.5 billion years old.
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Big week for Steel City: NFL Draft & Mike Tomlin's new gig
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Steelers fans finally know what's next for Mike Tomlin: The former head coach will join NBC's NFL pre-game coverage, USA TODAY Sports has learned, according to a person familiar with the situation. Here's why it's a win for all. And it's a big week for Steel City : The 2026 NFL Draft begins Thursday in Pittsburgh. Get ready to follow all the picks in the 'burgh with USA TODAY Sports.
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The Princess of Wales, 44, wore a three-strand pearl necklace and Bahrain pearl drop earrings that previously belonged to the queen.
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Winnsboro Mayor Alice Wallace has been charged with Medicaid fraud.
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Amazon is launching a new GLP-1 program through One Medical and Amazon Pharmacy to streamline access to popular weight-loss drugs.
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College football stardom hardly guarantees an early spot in the NFL draft. These seven players could be in for a long wait this year.
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"Lily Allen Presents West End Girl" is a fearless display from a woman reclaiming her dignity. Here's how the concert show unfolds.
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I went to an underground phone-free party in Brooklyn, and it’s nothing like I expected.
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How a youth soccer report on New York, North Jersey casts the summer tournament as a vehicle for change in the ultracompetitive kids sports culture.
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