Tester, Sheehy debate in Montana; Apple expected to enter AI race; Celtics take 2-0 NBA Finals lead

Hot Off The Wire

On the version of Hot off the Wire posted April June 10 at 7 a.m. CT:

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Republican U.S. Senate candidate Tim Sheehy embraced his status as an outsider who came to Montana to start a business during the first debate in a race that could tip the balance of power in the Senate. Three-term Democrat Sen. Jon Tester declared Sheehy “part of the problem” amid a housing shortage and rising property taxes.

BRUSSELS (AP) — Far-right parties rattled the traditional powers in the European Union with major gains in parliamentary seats, dealing an especially humiliating defeat to French President Emmanuel Macron, who called snap legislative elections. Some ballots in the vote for the European Parliament were still being counted Monday, but the outcome showed the 27-nation bloc’s parliament membership has clearly shifted to the right.

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Hunter Biden's family has gone to great lengths to support him as he stands trials for lying on a federal gun purchase form when he said he didn't have a drug problem. Jill Biden has been a regular presence in the federal courtroom in Delaware, and other family members have attended.

In other news:

• Some nationalities escape President Joe Biden's sweeping asylum ban because deportation flights are scarce.
• Apple expected to enter AI race with ambitions to overtake the early leaders.
• Large chunk of Wyoming's Teton Pass road collapses; unclear how quickly it can be rebuilt.
• A World War II veteran just married his bride near Normandy's D-Day beaches. He's 100, she's 96.
• Florida authorities warn of shark dangers along Gulf Coast beaches after 3 people are attacked.
• Florida woman charged with leaving her boyfriend to die in a suitcase faces October trial.
• "Bad Boys Ride or Die" boosts Will Smith's comeback and the box office with $56 million opening.
• Howard University cuts ties with Sean 'Diddy' Combs after video of attack on Cassie.
• Dick Van Dyke becomes the oldest Daytime Emmy winner at age 98 for guest role on "Days of Our Lives."
• Former astronaut William Anders, who took iconic Earthrise photo, has died in Washington plane crash.
• The Celtics take care of business in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, the Mets salvage a split with the Phillies in London, Tyler Freeman's late-inning heroics help the Guardians beat the Marlins, the Yankees use the long-ball to avoid being swept by the Dodgers, Carlos Alcaraz earns a French Open title in thrilling fashion, Scottie Scheffler holds on for another PGA Tour victory, Kyle Larson earns a NASCAR Cup Series win in his home state, and the Liberty keep the Mystics winless.
• French President Macron calls a snap legislative election after defeat in EU vote.
• Relying on coalition partners, Modi is sworn in for a rare third term as India's prime minister.
• Kate, Princess of Wales, apologizes for missing Irish Guards final rehearsal before king's parade.
• Israel rescues 4 hostages kidnapped in a Hamas attack on Oct. 7. At least 55 dead in Gaza strikes.
• In this week's religion roundup, a debate over in vitro fertilization reaches the public.

—The Associated Press

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Host Terry Lipshetz is managing editor of the national newsroom for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the former producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate.