MiddleSpin News Archive

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World

Fujimori or Sanchez? Peru vote marks 10 years of turmoil

Sunday's presidential runoff in Peru pits Keiko Fujimori against Roberto Sanchez in an election marked by social tension, rising crime and declining confidence in political institu...

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Jun 9, 2026

World

Trump nominates his ex-lawyer Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general

Acting in the role since April, Blanche faces Senate confirmation after controversial DoJ movesSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailDonald Trump nominated Todd Blanche...

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Jun 9, 2026

World

Chinese president visits North Korea for the first time in 7 years

China's President Xi Jinping is in North Korea, his first trip in seven years, in a bid to reassert China's influence in the region. Chinese president visits North Korea for the fi...

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Jun 9, 2026

Science

Thor's Helmet (June 9, 2026)

NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day for 2026-06-09 is titled "Thor's Helmet." The release is published as a image and pairs imagery with an official science explainer from NASA. The...

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Jun 9, 2026

Entertainment

Hugh Skinner: ‘My most embarrassing moment? Walking on set naked when I wasn’t…

The actor on his fear of pigeons, his dashed boyband hopes, and having a crush on the entire male cast of Neighbours. Born in London, Hugh Skinner, 41, trained at Lamda and appeare...

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Jun 7, 2026

Health

Measles Cases and Outbreaks

The CDC published a public health update on 2026-06-05 titled "Measles Cases and Outbreaks". CDC posted an official health update with operational guidance, context for affected co...

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Jun 7, 2026

Health

2017 Advisory Board and Public Meetings

The CDC published a public health update on 2026-06-05 titled "2017 Advisory Board and Public Meetings". 2017 Advisory Board on Radiation and Worker Health agendas, minutes, transc...

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Jun 7, 2026

Health

Making Dialysis Safer for Patients Coalition

The CDC published a public health update on 2026-06-05 titled "Making Dialysis Safer for Patients Coalition". CDC posted an official health update with operational guidance, contex...

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Jun 7, 2026

Health

Modeled Scenario Projections for the Ebola Disease Outbreak Caused by…

The CDC published a public health update on 2026-06-05 titled "Modeled Scenario Projections for the Ebola Disease Outbreak Caused by Bundibugyo Virus, 2026". This report describes...

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Jun 7, 2026

World

China's highest bridge brings tourists and internet access to remote communities

A link to the highway that cuts travel times from hours to just minutes, and a symbol of a flow of investment that has provided unprecedented access to high-speed internet in this...

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Jun 7, 2026

World

UN deplores another wave of Russian attacks across Ukraine

Overnight attacks in three key cities in Ukraine have left several civilians dead, scores more injured, and homes, hospitals and shops destroyed or damaged, the UN Humanitarian Coo...

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Jun 7, 2026

World

‘It’s like they’re kidnapped there’: families tell of distress over ‘inhumane’…

As detainees go on hunger strike over conditions at Delaney Hall, relatives describe concern for loved ones’ wellbeingIn mid-May, Elder Guerra was showering inside the Delaney Hall...

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Jun 7, 2026