A battle is heating up between federal regulators and state governments over who controls prediction markets—especially those tied to sports. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) recently sued three states—Arizona, Connecticut, and Illinois—arguing that once these markets operate on feder
Military tech chiefs often drop worrying numbers. Take Palantir’s chief tech officer, who recently hinted that the U. S. might have just eight days’ worth of ammunition stockpiled if tensions with China escalated sharply. That’s a tight squeeze for a global superpower. Meanwhile, lawmakers keep toss
This weekend, Nike teams up with a local Oakland running group to launch two fresh sneakers aimed at runners who value both style and performance. The new designs—one sleek pair priced at $240 and another high-tech model at $280—drop online Saturday at 10 a. m. ET. What’s different here isn’t just t
Tech companies handling healthcare records often become prime targets for hackers because patient data is so valuable. In a recent incident, a firm that helps hospitals check insurance coverage had its systems compromised, letting cybercriminals steal details for nearly 3. 4 million people. The stol
Some US officials now frame the country’s stance toward Iran as a holy battle, using religious language to justify military threats. During a recent meeting, Christian leaders placed hands on a top official, asking for divine support in this conflict. One pastor quoted an old Bible story about a Per
A pair of comedy legends is reuniting for a sequel that fans have been waiting decades to see. Mel Brooks, known for his sharp wit and classic films like Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein, will return to write, direct, and star in Spaceballs 2. Joining him is Rick Moranis, who played the hilari
The idea that tiny organisms from space could save Earth by feeding on the sun sounds like something straight out of a movie. But is there even a tiny chance it could be real? On our planet, some microbes already live in extreme places—boiling hot springs, icy glaciers, and even floating in space. I
Shrimp farming is booming along tropical coasts, but scientists still argue over whether these operations leak harmful metals into nearby mangrove swamps. A recent study took a close look at Todos os Santos Bay in Brazil, where shrimp ponds sit right next to mangroves. Researchers tested mud from th
A once-promising sports network that barely survived bankruptcy is now closing its doors. FanDuel Sports Network, which took over after a major media company collapsed under debt, lasted less than a year before collapsing again. The network started 2026 with deals covering 29 teams across three leag
A single event can’t fix everything. That’s the lesson from a recent gathering where a handful of people tried to address a much larger issue. The meeting brought together a few voices, but the problems they tackled affect way more than just those in the room. Some attendees had strong opinions, whi
