The $111 billion deal between Paramount and Warner Bros is hitting speed bumps not just in courtrooms but in state politics too. While federal regulators gave the thumbs-up last week, state attorneys general in California, New York, and beyond aren’t convinced. Their main concern? Antitrust isn’t th
The U. S. Supreme Court recently decided not to take up a case challenging a New York law that lets the state and even private citizens sue gun companies over public safety risks. The law, passed in 2021, requires gun makers and dealers to take reasonable steps to prevent illegal sales, trafficking,
The U. S. food aid system has a big blind spot. For years, the focus was on filling stomachs, not on filling plates with healthy food. Now, millions of families who depend on food banks are getting mostly cheap, shelf-stable carbs instead of the protein-rich foods they really need. Eggs, milk, chees
The Kansas City Chiefs made a smart move this offseason by bringing in Kenneth Walker III, a running back who just proved his worth by winning Super Bowl MVP. At 25, he’s already racked up over 1, 000 rushing yards in a season twice. His last big achievement was a 135-yard rushing performance in a S
The summer is almost here, but the buzz in Washington is already intense. A House committee that deals with taxes has opened a hearing about how digital money should be taxed, and the questions are aimed at filling gaps in current law. No harsh words or political attacks were exchanged, but the
The promise of a quick way into SpaceX’s hot IPO vanished when Binance, Bybit and Bitget pulled their tokenised stock offers. All three platforms had teamed up with xStocks, a company that was supposed to turn the company’s shares into crypto tokens. Customers had put more than $1 billion of orders
The city of San Jose has announced that the 23‑acre water park next to Lake Cunningham will close for a while. A new operator, Lakeside Partners, is set to upgrade the place so it can offer newer slides and more interactive play areas. The exact length of the break isn’t known yet, but plans are und
The art scene today feels like a tightrope walk. Many pieces are bought as investments, inequality runs deep, and small galleries often shut down. Artists themselves see these problems clearly. In early 2025 a British filmmaker wrote that art should help us dream new worlds, not just mirror the pres
The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced that 19 more medical schools will start requiring at least 40 hours of nutrition instruction, or a comparable competency test, for students beginning in fall 2026. This move is part of an effort led by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy
The basketball manga that made millions of readers dream of the court is finally coming to America in a fresh format. After more than 30 years of running in Japan’s top magazine, the series has seen only rare copies in U. S. stores, leaving many fans frustrated. VIZ Media announced a new delux
