Prediction platforms that let users bet on events like elections, sports games and pop culture shows are facing a possible legal crackdown. A bill called the STOP Corrupt Bets Act is set to be filed in the Senate, while a House version will follow soon. The new law would prohibit trading on many
Dwayne Johnson stepped into the shoes – and the suit – of Maui for Disney’s new live‑action Moana, a task that tested both his body and his imagination. The actor explained that the costume was no light‑weight prop; it weighed 40 pounds and took roughly two and a half hours each day to get on. Even
The Gulf’s narrow Strait of Hormuz has once again become a flashpoint as two Chinese container ships halted their departure after attempting to exit the region. Their abrupt reversal, captured by ship‑tracking systems, signals that even assurances from Tehran about safe passage may be unreliable.
A former president of Brazil was released from a hospital on Friday and will now live at home under a special form of house arrest. He must stay there for at least three months, a decision made by the court because of his health. The former leader is 71 years old and has already been in prison
Researchers have discovered a new biological marker that could change how schizophrenia is treated. The marker is a protein named CACNA2D1 found in the fluid around the brain. People with schizophrenia have lower levels of this protein, which may make their brain signals overactive and cause thinkin
A new proposal aims to stop the construction of AI data centers in the U. S. until safety rules protect workers, consumers and the planet. The idea was pushed by two well‑known progressive figures. They argue that the rapid growth of these facilities threatens power grids, raises electricity bills
The second term of the former president has turned the country into a battlefield where war, law enforcement and politics collide. A new U. S. offensive is unfolding in the Middle East while a blockade on Cuba deepens a humanitarian crisis. Inside the nation, the Department of Homeland Security ha
Fertilizers give crops the nitrogen they need, but when too much leaches into rivers it harms fish and plants. Scientists need to know how much nitrogen leaves fields each year to plan better solutions. Because real‑world data are scarce, researchers built a computer model that learns from all
Alison Bechdel’s comic strip, running from 1983 to 2008, offered a fresh way to see lesbian life. Instead of fitting into the usual male‑centered stories, her characters stood out by sharing common threads while also highlighting their unique differences. This blend created what can be called a “uni
The first thing that caught everyone’s eye at the Dodgers’ opening‑day game was not a fireworks display or a celebrity cameo; it was two gleaming trophies that glowed under the afternoon sun. The 2024 and 2025 World Series cups were carried into the dugout by two veteran players who had helped win
