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May 27 1600 UTC Brief
In U.S. news
Texas Democrats picked former Rep. Colin Allred in a Dallas-area House runoff, a small but real win for Rep. Jasmine Crockett after state Rep. James Talarico beat her in the Senate primary. In Virginia Beach, police say a white nationalist march over Memorial Day weekend did not require a permit, a finding that has predictably left observers uneasy.
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi also says she has been diagnosed with cancer and has already undergone surgery and treatment. She says she is doing well.
In business
In Paris, Cyrille Bolloré told shareholders there is “no political project” behind the family’s role at Canal+, even as the group faces backlash over its influence. He also urged Universal Music Group to reject Bill Ackman’s $64 billion takeover proposal, saying it is not being made with Ackman’s own money. A neat little distinction, when the sums are doing the heavy lifting.
Separately, BP said its board removed chairman Albert Manifold with immediate effect, citing serious governance and conduct concerns, including bullying allegations.
In health
The American Cancer Society has updated its colorectal cancer screening guidelines to add two new options, including a first-ever blood test. It still recommends regular colonoscopy every 10 years starting at age 45 and continuing through age 75.
In Alabama
Police in Alabama say a 22-year-old mother has been charged with murder and aggravated child abuse after investigators accused her of injecting a liquid solution through her 17-month-old son’s feeding tube, killing him. Authorities say the child was brought to a Mobile hospital on May 4 and died the next day, and that the case surfaced after doctors alerted child welfare officials to troubling lab results.
In Spain
Police raided the headquarters of Spain’s ruling Socialist Party in Madrid, adding fresh pressure on Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
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