Last week, the White House released its 2027 budget proposal—a plan that asks for $1. 5 trillion aimed at military spending, the biggest request of its kind in decades. But the money isn’t just for tanks and jets. It also includes a controversial missile system worth $185 billion, new fighter planes
A federal judge recently refused to reopen a criminal case against Jerome Powell, the head of the U. S. Federal Reserve. The case started after a prosecutor close to former President Trump tried to force Powell out by digging up unrelated complaints. The prosecutors wanted records about renovations
A man from Massachusetts worked a shadowy international trade, ordering skulls, skins, and bones of endangered animals through overseas partners. Between 2018 and 2021, he handled more than one hundred pieces including orangutan heads, tiger skulls, jaguar pelts, and pangolin remains. His buyers pai
A battle is heating up between federal regulators and state governments over who controls prediction markets—especially those tied to sports. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) recently sued three states—Arizona, Connecticut, and Illinois—arguing that once these markets operate on feder
A once-promising sports network that barely survived bankruptcy is now closing its doors. FanDuel Sports Network, which took over after a major media company collapsed under debt, lasted less than a year before collapsing again. The network started 2026 with deals covering 29 teams across three leag
Nigeria is testing a fresh approach to healthcare by combining services for tuberculosis, mental health, and substance abuse under one roof. But how do the people who actually use these services feel about it? This study explored local opinions in Nigeria to see whether merging these treatments work
Alaska’s schools serve over 45, 000 students daily, yet many buildings date back to the 1950s and 60s. These aging facilities face problems like leaky roofs, outdated electrical systems, and limited accessibility. Proposition 1 puts this reality on the ballot, asking voters to approve upgrades that
The state of New Mexico has put new rules in place to help cities pay for upgrades and repairs. Part of the sales tax revenue collected locally can now be set aside specifically for redevelopment projects. This change aims to give communities more control over how their money is spent on fixing up n
Thongs that vanish under anything see-through are now everywhere on the red carpet. A tiny clear strap sticks to the skin so nothing shows through even the thinnest fabrics. The idea started when two friends kept getting panty lines on set and in leggings. They spent two and a half years perfecting
Researchers recently looked into whether what people post on X (the app once called Twitter) could connect to suicide rates after Canada ran media campaigns. Instead of just counting posts, they tried matching online conversations with real-world statistics. Canada’s media push aimed to guide how su
