The mayoral hopeful Spencer Pratt turned heads by showing up in the front‑row seats at a Lakers playoff match, right beside former owner Jeanie Buss. The game was the third round of the Western Conference semifinals, where Oklahoma City faced Los Angeles at Crypto. com Arena. Pratt didn’t usually
The story begins in the 1970s, after a scandal that shook the nation. New rules were made to stop rich people from buying elections. They set limits on how much could be spent and required donors to be named. Even the biggest campaign groups were capped at $1, 000 a year. One billionaire industriali
A Montana political newcomer is turning his campaign around by spotlighting where he grew up and who raised him. He’s spent the first weeks of his run visiting towns that feel like home, stopping at local diners and speaking to farmers who know him by name. By highlighting his ties to the state, he
A confrontation outside DePaul’s student center in November 2024 has led to serious legal consequences for two men. The incident involved Max Long, a former Israeli soldier, and Michael Kaminsky, both Jewish students who were attacked by masked assailants. One attacker, Kasem Noubani, 24, now faces
In Florida’s rural areas, a Republican hopeful for governor is selling $40 shirts that read “No American should die for Israel. ” A few hours away, a far‑right commentator is asking donors to back a newsletter that will attack conservative voices who criticize Israel. The war in Iran has made
Joshua Van’s rise in the UFC tells a story of resilience and opportunity. Born in Hakha, Myanmar, in 2001, he grew up in a family of six with limited resources. When political unrest forced his family to flee to Malaysia when he was a child, their struggles continued. At just twelve, Van moved again
Paladone has turned a classic Star Wars icon into a practical desk lamp. The miniature Millennium Falcon, now priced at $49. 90 instead of its usual $60, casts light from its engine, giving the illusion that it’s blasting off toward lightspeed. This design choice mirrors the ship’s real‑world blue‑w
The Vice President traveled from Washington to three states on one busy day. He started early, voting in Ohio’s Republican primary next to his house. Then he met donors for a lunch in Oklahoma City. He finished the day with a rally in Des Moines, Iowa. He spoke to about 500 people at a factory that
A well-known golfer, Phil Mickelson, has pulled out of a major golf event this week. The 55-year-old, who has won big tournaments before, says he needs to focus on his family’s health instead. This isn’t the first time he’s taken a break—he skipped several events earlier this year for the same reaso
The Capitol Police took action against six people who blocked hallways during a demonstration about Pennsylvania’s loose gift rules for lawmakers. The arrests followed several lawful orders to disperse that were ignored, according to a Department of General Services statement. At least 70 partici
