Back in 1972, the U. S. made a big promise: no one should miss out on school activities just because of their gender. Title IX was created to keep that promise, especially in sports. For over 50 years, it worked pretty well. But now, some people are acting like the sky is falling because a tiny numb
France’s plan to host the 2030 Winter Games is facing unexpected hurdles, with ice hockey now looking for a new home in Paris. Officials had hoped to use Nice’s soccer stadium—renovated temporarily for hockey—but the city’s new mayor shut down the idea. Now, Paris is stepping in with two existing ar
Lawmakers from both parties say no to Trump’s plan to cut NASA’s budget by nearly a quarter in 2027. That’s not surprising—Congress already rejected similar cuts last year. Republican Rep. Brian Babin from Texas argued that the proposal won’t help NASA reach goals set by both the president and Congr
Kalshi, a site where people bet on future events, has stepped in to block and fine three U. S. House hopefuls for trading on markets that involve their own campaigns. The rule‑breakers come from Minnesota, Texas and Virginia, showing that the company is tightening its safeguards against political in
The state’s top lawyer just filled a key gap in Washington’s campaign finance team. Matt Segal, a former judge and lawyer, now sits on the Public Disclosure Commission. His appointment came after months of criticism over empty seats on the panel. Critics say delays hurt the group’s ability to do its
Health experts recently stopped a study from being published that looked at whether COVID-19 vaccines were preventing serious illness in adults. The research was meant to show how well the shots worked by comparing hospital visits and ER trips between vaccinated and unvaccinated people. Scientists u
A Colombian man was recently arrested in Buenos Aires after crossing into Argentina illegally. Authorities say he is connected to a high-profile murder from last year. The case involves Miguel Uribe, a senator running for president, who was shot dead during a campaign event in Bogotá. Police believe
Kalshi, a platform where people can bet on future events, has decided to stop three U. S. congressional hopefuls from using its site because they were trading on information about their own races. The company said it had recently added rules to keep politicians from betting on contests they are invo
The price of Bitcoin has stayed near the $75, 000 mark even as news about a possible conflict in the Middle East keeps coming. Recent talks between Iran and the United States have paused, but tensions remain high. Iran’s officials called out Washington for keeping its blockade on Iranian ports a
Barron Trump’s turn to register for military service under new rules didn’t come as a surprise—nearly every American man his age faces the same requirement. But unlike his father’s comments about Olympic teams and college sports, this shift quietly folded into a much bigger conversation about milita
