A new bill to stop wildfires is moving through Congress. It would undo a rule that stopped building roads and cutting trees on 60 million acres of national forest. The rule was created in 2001 to protect forests, especially in Alaska and the western states. The bill also says the Forest Service and
The UFC’s 2024 White House event has turned the octagon into a billboard for brands that hover around politics and tech. Polymarket, a crypto‑based prediction market, sits at the center of this mix. Its founder once worked with Donald Trump Jr. , and the platform has been a favorite for election
In Colorado’s House District 13, two Democrats are fighting a primary that feels like a money‑watching marathon. Consuelo Redhorse, who leads the Summit School Board, is up against Chris Floyd, a lawyer and former judge from Leadville. Whoever wins will later face Republican Miguel Martinez in Novem
A new wave of sanctions has hit the European Union as France joins a growing list of countries banning Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich. The move follows similar actions by the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Norway, all of which have targeted officials who push for expan
Scientists used computer models that predict how proteins fold together with potential drug molecules. They focused on LSD1, an enzyme that changes how DNA is read by removing methyl groups from histones. Because LSD1 also serves as a scaffold for other proteins, blocking it could treat diseas
The Boston Celtics finished their first season under a new ownership team led by Bill Chisholm. The group bought the franchise in summer 2025 and has begun reshaping the club’s direction. Long‑time players notice a shift in atmosphere, especially from Chisholm and his family, who seem genuinely enth
A Chinese security officer detained an American political scientist who focuses on the politics of Myanmar, a country known for its military rule. The man, whose name is U Min Zin, was taken into custody in early June while staying in Kunming, the capital of Yunnan Province that borders Myanmar. The
Tom Steyer, a former hedge‑fund manager who now focuses on climate issues, has spent more than half a billion dollars on political races that ended in defeat. After pouring $342 million into an unsuccessful presidential bid in 2020, most wealthy candidates would have given up on buying a high‑profil
Alaska has long been told that oil and gas are its lifeblood, but the truth is more complex. The state’s Permanent Fund, which gives residents dividends, comes from a mix of natural resources, not just oil. In fact, federal spending is the biggest employer here, and oil is no longer the dominant job
A software developer in North Carolina recently asked her employer if she could skip using AI tools at work—not because she dislikes technology, but because her faith guides that choice. The request came after a major religious leader warned that artificial intelligence might threaten human dignity.
