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From breaking news and royal updates to entertainment, politics, and viral moments everyone’s talking about, here’s everything you need to know to start your day.
Democrats’ Maine candidate caught in ‘sexting’ scandal – wife speaks out
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner is facing fresh scrutiny after his campaign confirmed he exchanged sexually explicit messages with multiple women while married. Platner, a Democratic candidate, Marine veteran, and oyster farmer hoping to unseat longtime Republican Senator Susan Collins, reportedly disclosed the messages during an internal campaign review.
The controversy adds to previous scandals surrounding the candidate, including backlash over offensive social media posts and a tattoo linked to Nazi imagery, which Platner later covered up and said he did not fully understand when he got it. His wife, Amy Gertner, publicly defended him despite describing herself as deeply hurt by the revelations. The race has drawn national attention because Democrats see Maine as one of their strongest opportunities to flip a Republican-held Senate seat in 2026.
Renewed fighting between USA and Iran fuels fear
Donald Trump has reportedly delayed a final agreement with Iran after sending negotiators an amended version of a proposed deal, as renewed fighting in the region threatens to derail peace efforts. According to CNN, fresh clashes have raised concerns that tensions could escalate if negotiations stall.
The revisions are said to focus on strengthening Iran’s nuclear commitments and securing guarantees that the Strait of Hormuz will fully reopen to international shipping.While Trump previously suggested a deal was close, officials say disagreements remain over Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile and the sanctions relief Tehran could receive in return. The proposed agreement is viewed as a key step toward easing tensions.
Experimental pill offers hope for deadly cancer
A breakthrough in pancreatic cancer treatment is giving new hope to patients after researchers revealed that an experimental pill called daraxonrasib nearly doubled survival rates in a large clinical trial. The drug targets KRAS mutations, which are found in more than 90% of pancreatic cancer cases and have long been considered one of the disease’s toughest treatment challenges.
In the study, patients with advanced pancreatic cancer who took daraxonrasib lived a median of 13.2 months, compared to 6.7 months for those receiving standard chemotherapy. Experts described the results as one of the most significant pancreatic cancer advances in decades.
NHL star Claude Lemieux’s family donates brain to science
Former NHL star Claude Lemieux is continuing to make an impact on hockey long after his death. Days after the 60-year-old died by suicide, his family announced that his brain would be donated to the Boston University CTE Center for research into chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain condition linked to repeated head trauma.
Lemieux, who played 21 NHL seasons and won four Stanley Cups, was known for his physical style of play. His family said they hope the donation will help scientists better understand the long-term effects of repetitive head impacts and improve protections for future athletes.
Keanu Reeve’s makes rare comment about girlfriend
Keanu Reeves and longtime girlfriend Alexandra Grant have given fans a rare glimpse into their relationship. Speaking at the 2026 MOCA Gala in Los Angeles, Grant revealed that her artwork has noticeably changed since falling in love with the John Wick star, saying her paintings have become “happier.” Reeves, meanwhile, had a much simpler explanation when asked about their romance, describing Grant as “easy to love.”
The couple, who have been publicly linked since 2019 have largely kept their relationship out of the spotlight. Grant recently said the key to their relationship is “mutual respect.”
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