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Texas voters weighed in on primary runoffs, Iran's president restored internet access, and New Mexico's attorney general urged Epstein survivors to come forward in a busy day of global and local news. Voters in Texas...

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Texas Primaries: Former Rep. Colin Allred faced off against Rep. Julie Johnson in the 33rd Congressional District's Democratic primary. In Houston's...

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  • Texas Primaries: Former Rep. Colin Allred faced off against Rep. Julie Johnson in the 33rd Congressional District's Democratic primary. In Houston's 18th Congressional District, Democratic Reps. Al Green and Christian Menefee competed against each other.
  • Iran Internet Restoration: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian ordered the restoration of international internet access after a near 90-day blackout. The move was communicated to the Ministry of Communications, according to the Iranian state news agency Tasnim.
  • New Mexico Epstein Probe: New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez encouraged victims of Jeffrey Epstein to come forward amid an investigation into a ranch previously owned by the convicted sex offender.

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The Texas primary runoff elections will have significant implications for the state's political landscape. The outcome of the Senate primary, in particular, will determine who will face off against the Democratic challenger in the November general election. In Iran, the restoration of internet access is a significant development, as the country had been under a near-total internet blackout since January. In New Mexico, the investigation into Epstein's ranch is part of a broader effort to hold the convicted sex offender accountable for his crimes.

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The restoration of internet access in Iran is a positive step, but it's not a guarantee of freedom of expression or access to information." — Iranian...

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"The restoration of internet access in Iran is a positive step, but it's not a guarantee of freedom of expression or access to information." — Iranian human rights activist

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  • What: Texas primary runoff elections, Iran internet restoration, New Mexico Epstein probe
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  • Impact: Significant implications for Texas politics, Iranian freedom of expression, Epstein accountability

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The winners of the Texas primary runoff elections will face off against their opponents in the November general election. In Iran, the restoration of internet access is a significant development, but its impact on freedom of expression and access to information remains to be seen. In New Mexico, the investigation into Epstein's ranch is ongoing, and Attorney General Raúl Torrez is urging victims to come forward.

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Live results: Texas House primary runoffs

**TITLE:** Texas Primaries Conclude Amid Global and Local Developments **SUBTITLE:** Runoff elections decide key races as Iran restores internet and New Mexico probes Epstein ranch **EXCERPT:** Texas voters weighed in on primary runoffs, Iran's

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Tuesday, May 26, 2026 • 3 min read • 5 source references

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TITLE: Texas Primaries Conclude Amid Global and Local Developments SUBTITLE: Runoff elections decide key races as Iran restores internet and New Mexico probes Epstein ranch EXCERPT: Texas voters weighed in on primary runoffs, Iran's president restored internet access, and New Mexico's attorney general urged Epstein survivors to come forward in a busy day of global and local news.

Voters in Texas decided the outcome of several key primary runoff elections on Tuesday, including the Democratic primary for the 33rd Congressional District and the Republican primary for the state's Senate seat. Meanwhile, in international news, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian restored internet access after a near 90-day blackout. In New Mexico, Attorney General Raúl Torrez encouraged victims of Jeffrey Epstein to come forward amid an investigation into a ranch previously owned by the convicted sex offender.

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  • Texas Primaries: Former Rep. Colin Allred faced off against Rep. Julie Johnson in the 33rd Congressional District's Democratic primary. In Houston's 18th Congressional District, Democratic Reps. Al Green and Christian Menefee competed against each other.
  • Iran Internet Restoration: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian ordered the restoration of international internet access after a near 90-day blackout. The move was communicated to the Ministry of Communications, according to the Iranian state news agency Tasnim.
  • New Mexico Epstein Probe: New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez encouraged victims of Jeffrey Epstein to come forward amid an investigation into a ranch previously owned by the convicted sex offender.

Why It Matters

The Texas primary runoff elections will have significant implications for the state's political landscape. The outcome of the Senate primary, in particular, will determine who will face off against the Democratic challenger in the November general election. In Iran, the restoration of internet access is a significant development, as the country had been under a near-total internet blackout since January. In New Mexico, the investigation into Epstein's ranch is part of a broader effort to hold the convicted sex offender accountable for his crimes.

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"The restoration of internet access in Iran is a positive step, but it's not a guarantee of freedom of expression or access to information." — Iranian human rights activist

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  • 2: The number of candidates competing in the Texas Senate primary runoff

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  • What: Texas primary runoff elections, Iran internet restoration, New Mexico Epstein probe
  • Where: Texas, Iran, New Mexico
  • Impact: Significant implications for Texas politics, Iranian freedom of expression, Epstein accountability

What Comes Next

The winners of the Texas primary runoff elections will face off against their opponents in the November general election. In Iran, the restoration of internet access is a significant development, but its impact on freedom of expression and access to information remains to be seen. In New Mexico, the investigation into Epstein's ranch is ongoing, and Attorney General Raúl Torrez is urging victims to come forward.

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