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Bill Krackomberger, a well-known sports bettor, shared his thoughts on the impact of the repeal of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA). He believes that the repeal has led to an increase in problem gambling, with more people struggling to control their betting habits. Krackom
A Florida Congresswoman is in hot water. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is accused of misusing millions of dollars meant for disaster relief. The money was supposed to help with COVID-19 vaccination efforts but ended up elsewhere. The issue started in July 2021. Her family's healthcare company got a bi
In Colorado, the government shutdown hit military families and civilian workers hard. Many people had to make tough choices. They had to decide between paying bills or buying food. This is because they did not get paid on time. Also, SNAP benefits were frozen. This made things even harder for those
In South Korea, there's a big need for more organ donors. People are looking for new ways to encourage donations. One idea is to share letters of thanks from those who received organs. These letters could show the impact of donation on people's lives. Researchers looked at 98 letters from organ rec
Houston Texans proved why they're the toughest defense in the NFL, shutting down Buffalo Bills' star quarterback Josh Allen. The Texans' defense was unstoppable, sacking Allen eight times and forcing three turnovers. This wasn't just a win; it was a statement. The Bills, who were hoping to stay com
A police officer in Ohio has been cleared of all charges, including murder, in the shooting death of a pregnant Black woman during a shoplifting investigation. The officer, Connor Grubb, faced a possible life sentence for the fatal encounter that took place in a supermarket parking lot. The verdict
A tragic event unfolded at St. Louis Lambert International Airport early Friday morning. An adult male lost his life in an officer-involved shooting. The incident started around 1:05 a. m. when airport police were doing their usual security checks in Terminal 1. They came across a man who had a knif
Eric Swalwell, a well-known figure in Congress, has decided to join the race for California's governor. This move adds another name to the already long list of Democrats vying for the position. Swalwell, who has been a vocal critic of former President Donald Trump, brings his political experience an
In a significant move, U. S. authorities have apprehended four individuals, including two Chinese nationals, for their alleged involvement in a scheme to illegally ship advanced Nvidia graphics processing units (GPUs) to China. These GPUs are crucial for artificial intelligence (AI) applications. Th
