The Great Barrier Reef’s coral cover in some areas is at its greatest level in 36 years.
While higher water temperatures led to a coral bleaching event in some areas in March, the temperatures did not climb high enough to kill the coral, according to the Australian government.
The long-rumored love interest of Vladimir Putin has been sanctioned by the U.S.

Rumors of a relationship between Putin, 69, and Alina Kabaeva, 39, date back more than a decade. Putin and the former Olympic gymnast are thought to have had at least three children together.
Closing arguments in Brittney Griner’s drug prosecution in Russia are scheduled to start on Thursday.

Given that Russian courts rarely acquit defendants and Griner has acknowledged that there were vape canisters with cannabis oil in her luggage, judges have considerable latitude on sentencing.
According to a retired commander, the ISS served as the last link between the United States and Russia: NPR

Retired Air Force colonel and NASA astronaut Terry Virts commanded the ISS in 2014 and 2015, but says he wouldn’t want to partner with Russia in space until it leaves Ukraine and pays for the damage.
Biden used to avoid bringing up Trump much. No longer

With the midterms approaching and lots of chatter about whether Biden will run in 2024, Donald Trump is a useful foil for the president once again.
According to NBC News, Tudor Dixon will be elected governor of Michigan by the GOP.

Tudor Dixon has won Michigan’s Republican nomination for governor, NBC News projects, emerging from one of the year’s most turbulent primaries in a state
Blake Masters won the Republican Senate primary in Arizona and will face the Democrat. Ken Kelly

Blake Masters won the Republican primary for Senate in the crucial swing state of Arizona, setting up a showdown with Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly in the fall.
Election-denier According to NBC News, Mark Finchem won the Arizona GOP secretary of state race.

Mark Finchem, a prominent 2020 election denier and an Arizona state legislator, has won the Republican secretary of state primary, NBC News projects.
Eric Schmitt defeats former Governor Greitens in the Missouri GOP primary for the Senate.

Eric Schmitt won the Republican nomination for Senate in Missouri, ending a comeback bid by disgraced former Gov. Eric Greitens. He’ll face Democrat Trudy Busch Valentine in November.
27 inexpensive dorm necessities to make your area feel like home

We found budget versions of everything you need for your college dorm. Here are our favorite affordable items for sleeping, eating, studying, and more.