Spencer Pratt’s sudden jump into Los Angeles politics ended quickly when city council member Nithya Raman overtook him in the polls, pushing him out of the mayoral race. With Karen Bass already set to advance, Pratt’s campaign never gained enough support. On June 11, he took to X to ask, "Are they d
A coalition that backs closer ties with Russia has asked Armenia’s election commission to overturn the results of last week’s parliamentary vote. The request came after the alliance pointed out alleged irregularities that could have affected the outcome. The group, which earned just over 23 perce
The Alabama Sports Writers Association has chosen the top softball players for its 2026 All‑State squads. Each class will receive honors, naming standout athletes as player of the year, hitter of the year, pitcher of the year, and coach of the year. The baseball selections will follow on Saturday
Colorado’s Second District has become a pressure cooker of economic and social challenges. Wages aren’t keeping up with rising rent, energy bills stay stubbornly high, and small businesses drown under a sea of confusing rules. Instead of tackling these real issues, politicians often hide behind gran
Next year's U. S. midterm elections are expected to cost $11. 6 billion in political ads, crushing previous records. This surge mostly comes from tight Senate races where small margins could flip control of Congress. Ohio, Texas, and Maine are leading the spending race, with Ohio alone reaching $749
Florida voters will face a new set of congressional districts this November after the state Supreme Court chose not to block Republican-drawn changes. The court decided it couldn’t interfere while a legal challenge is still moving through a lower court. That means candidates still have time to file
Brock Pierce, once a child actor in the “Mighty Ducks” films and now a prominent figure in the crypto world, has announced a bold challenge: he will pay one million dollars to anyone who can present solid evidence of fraud in the recent California mayoral election. The offer is part of a new proj
Back in the 1800s, a governor named Elbridge Gerry signed a law that twisted a voting district into a shape that looked like a lizard. The public laughed and called it a “Gerry-mander. ” That stunt started a habit both parties still use today: drawing district lines so one side can lock in more wins
The Peruvian presidential race has become a nail-biting showdown as late overseas votes reverse an earlier leftist lead, sending markets soaring. After a sharp drop last Friday when leftist candidate Roberto Sanchez’s policies sparked investor panic, stocks bounced back Tuesday with gains across the
South Carolina’s upcoming race for state school superintendent just got more interesting. After polls closed on June 9, newcomer Sylvia Wright had a commanding early lead with 62% of the vote in the Democratic primary. Lisa Ellis, the experienced educator who ran last time, trailed with 38%. The fin
