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New Congresswoman Elected

Updated 2026-07-01 04:25 UTC 2 sources Neutral

Melat Kiros, a Democratic socialist and political newcomer, won the primary in Colorado's 1st Congressional District. This marks her potential entry into the U.S. House of Representatives as the first Gen Z woman.

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NPR

Democratic socialist Melat Kiros poised to become the first Gen Z woman in Congress

Kiros, a political newcomer, topped 15-term-incumbent Diana DeGette in the Democratic primary in Colorado's 1st Congressional District, a reliably blue House seat.

2026-07-01 04:06 UTC

Al Jazeera

World Cup co-hosts Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0 to reach round of 16

Adverse weather conditions did not dampen Mexico's party, as the co-hosts stormed into the last-16 by beating Ecuador.

2026-07-01 04:02 UTC