Texas Targets Prediction Markets Over Gambling Concerns
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is taking aim at online prediction markets, warning the fast-growing platforms may be exploiting “gambling loopholes” while putting elections and sports at risk.
Food stamp fraud crackdown at USDA would end loophole that lets Ferrari, Lamborghini owners get benefits
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is ramping up efforts to crack down on food stamp fraud nationwide, targeting what officials say is a loophole allowing some wealthy individuals to qualify for government benefits. Secretary Brooke Rollins posted on X this week that a single state has 14,000 individuals on SNAP benefits who also drive […]
Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend
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‘Temu Range Rover’: what the bestselling Jaecoo 7 says about China’s electric car ascendancy
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Out of tune: why does Hollywood struggle to capture pop stardom?
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Van Hollen backs embattled Dem with Nazi-linked tattoo, says ‘second chances’ matter
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., pushed back against criticism of U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner over his “Nazi tattoo” and past online comments, arguing that Platner’s behavior may be linked to PTSD stemming from his deployment to Afghanistan and that he deserves a second chance. Platner, an Army and Marine Corps veteran, is vying to […]
Former GOP Lawmaker Guilty in Secret Venezuela Deal
A former Miami congressman and longtime friend of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was convicted Friday in connection with a secret $50 million lobbying campaign on behalf of Venezuela during the first Trump administration.[#item_full_content]
Trump Still Mulling Taxpayer-Funded Deal for Spirit
President Donald Trump on Friday said he’s still weighing a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airlines.[#item_full_content]
War Dept Expands AI Deals With Big Tech Firms
The War Department is deepening its ties with Silicon Valley, announcing it has entered into agreements with eight leading artificial intelligence firms to bring advanced technology into classified military networks.[#item_full_content]
Fed Could Hike Rates If Price Shocks Intensify
A key U.S. Federal Reserve official warned Friday that a series of interest rate hikes could be needed if price shocks from the Middle East war are larger than expected, fueling inflation.[#item_full_content]
