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Casino Lobbyists Help Draft Maryland Letter to Federal Regulators

July 1, 2026

Maryland’s gaming agency sent a letter to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) last year that pushed for a ban on sports‑prediction markets. The agency’s own records show the letter was almost identical to a draft supplied by the American Gaming Association (AGA), the lobby group for com

opinion

Bhutanese Americans Stand Up Against Wrongful Stereotypes

July 1, 2026

The story begins with a recent claim that has spread across Ohio and Pennsylvania, suggesting that Bhutanese Americans are involved in Medicaid fraud. The allegations came from an article that painted the community as “cunning and greedy, ” a portrayal that many find unfair and misleading. The piece

crime

Police Show Up at Mall Over 14‑Year‑Old’s Jeans, Dad Demands Apology

July 1, 2026

A father in Virginia says his daughter was embarrassed when mall staff accused her of shoplifting. The incident happened at a True Religion store inside Potomac Mills mall in Woodbridge, a Washington suburb. The family had just bought jeans and a shirt from another shop before entering True Religion

politics

When Schools Draw Lines: Who Gets Left Out?

July 1, 2026

A recent Supreme Court decision made waves by blocking a transgender student from joining her high school track team. The case started with B. P. J. , a student in West Virginia who argued that excluding her violated her rights. She pointed out she had taken puberty blockers and hormones since age 1

politics

US military steps up in Venezuela after earthquakes with aid, not force

July 1, 2026

After two big earthquakes hit Venezuela recently, the US military shifted from old tensions to sending help. More than 900 US troops are already inside Venezuela, with about 800 more nearby in Puerto Rico and Curacao. Their job isn’t combat—it’s about clearing roads, running airports, and moving aid

sports

The Penguins' summer strategy: small moves, not big splashes

July 1, 2026

The NHL draft isn’t just about picking young talent—it’s also a trade show where teams swap draft picks for established players. While other squads were busy moving up the board to land key performers, Pittsburgh had limited options. With just one late pick in the first round, the Penguins couldn’t

politics

Florida leaders split over big Supreme Court decisions

July 1, 2026

In Florida, state leaders aren’t on the same page about recent Supreme Court rulings. Gov. Ron DeSantis called one decision—a ruling keeping birthright citizenship—a "total defeat. " The Court also said states can ban transgender students from female sports, a move some leaders praised for protectin

crypto

ETF investors pick and choose their crypto bets

June 30, 2026

Last week, big money managers pulled cash from the two biggest crypto ETFs. Bitcoin funds lost about $1. 8 billion while Ethereum funds lost roughly $274 million. Yet not everyone ran for the exits. XRP funds still took in $23 million, and a newer wrapper called HYPE added $111 million. Solana funds

technology

Cyber Attack Numbers Rise in Israel After US‑Israel Strike on Iran

June 29, 2026

A senior Israeli cyber officer said that the amount of hostile hacking from Iran has gone up sharply after this year’s military push. The director general of Israel’s National Cyber Directorate, Yossi Karadi, told a German paper that in June 2025 the state recorded about 1, 600 cyber incidents du

politics

Louisiana Senate Race Shifts After Trump‑Endorsed Candidate Wins

June 29, 2026

Julia Letlow, a former teacher and college administrator, has secured the Republican nomination for U. S. Senate in Louisiana. She achieved this victory after a runoff against state treasurer John Fleming, who had previously challenged two‑term Senator Bill Cassidy. Letlow’s campaign was bolstered e