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Tim Cook's Last Day as Apple CEO: How He Led the Tech Giant to $4 Trillion
After 15 years at the helm, Cook's tenure saw Apple's market value grow from roughly $350 billion to over $4 trillion.
MapQuest Tops App Store Charts After Declining Request to Rename Lake Ontario
The decision sparked a surge in downloads as users rallied behind the navigation app's stance on the historic lake name.
Progressive Challenger Falls Short Against Rep. Stephen Lynch in Massachusetts' 8th Congressional District
The 25-year incumbent, one of the most conservative House Democrats from Massachusetts, defeated attorney Patrick Roath despite being outraised by approximately $300,000.
Rep. Richard Neal Defeats Progressive Challenger in Massachusetts Primary
The 77-year-old Ways and Means committee senior Democrat fended off a 39-year-old high school teacher who ran on Medicare for All, higher taxes on the wealthy, and abolishing ICE.
Dan Koh Wins Crowded Massachusetts Primary With Biden-Harris Backing, Will Replace Rep. Seth Moulton
Koh, who previously lost a close primary to Rep. Lori Trahan in 2018, secured the Democratic nomination for Massachusetts' 6th Congressional District with backing from former president and vice president.
Untested System for Voting by Mail Could Derail Midterm, Whistleblower Claims
The allegation comes as states prepare for November elections with expanded mail-in voting options.
Ed Markey Defeats Seth Moulton in Massachusetts Democratic Senate Primary, Fending Off Generational Challenge
The 80-year-old incumbent leaned into progressive priorities including support for transgender athletes in sports, while Moulton argued the position hurt Democrats nationally.
Top Democrat Survives Double-Barrel Primary Challenge as Party's Israel Divide Hits Home
Rep. Katherine Clark defeated two progressive challengers in Massachusetts' 5th District, with Gaza and AIPAC spending emerging as central fault lines in the safely Democratic seat.
JD Vance Courts Jewish Republicans At Republican Jewish Coalition Summit
The vice president addressed concerns about his commitment to Israel but declined to condemn Tucker Carlson, leaving some pro-Israel donors unsatisfied.
Haitian-Born Ohio Student Dies by Suicide Following Loss of Immigration Status under TPS Termination
The 20-year-old's death comes as the Trump administration continues to end temporary protected status programs for immigrants from multiple countries.