Judge clears way for bets on US elections
For the first time, a federal judge has upheld the right to bet on the outcome of a US election. A Washington judge has struck down a Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) decision banning gambling companies and customers from betting on the outcomes of congressional elections. Last Friday, U.S. District Judge Zia Cobb ruled in […]
Angel Reese clears up mystery around season-ending injury
Angel Reese has denied speculation that she “faked” her season-ending wrist injury. The Sky rookie explained that he injured his wrist in Friday's game between Chicago and the Sparks and will undergo voluntary surgery on Tuesday to repair a small crack in the bone in his wrist. “When I got the and-one, I fell on […]
Court Clears Way for FL to Enforce Ban on Transitioning Minors
A federal appeals court on Monday blocked a lower court ruling that barred Florida from enforcing its ban on gender reassignment for minors. In June, U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle blocked the law from going into effect pending an appeal, but a 2-1 decision by the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta on […]
Judge faults Breonna Taylor’s boyfriend for shooting death, clears 2 Louisville officers of felony charges
A federal judge has acquitted two former Louisville police officers of felony charges in connection with the shooting of Breonna Taylor, instead finding Taylor’s boyfriend responsible for her death. In an order Thursday, U.S. District Judge Charles Simpson dismissed felony charges of “deprivation of rights by force of law” against former Louisville police detective Joshua […]
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines merger clears regulatory hurdle, will now be reviewed by Department of Transportation
A flight attendant attempts to clean up a flooded bathroom that let water into the cabin on an Alaska Airlines flight from Hawaii to Alaska (Photo by Dustin Parker/Facebook) Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines are one step closer to merging, according to statements released Monday. In a statement on its website, Alaska Airlines said the […]
Chicago Clears Jail Space, Boards Up Businesses Bracing For Possible Protests During DNC
The city of Chicago is preparing for mass arrests and protests ahead of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) starting Monday, clearing space in jails and boarding up facilities, according to multiple reports. Cook County Circuit Judge Timothy C. Evans announced in July that he was preparing court facilities for mass arrests resulting from protests surrounding […]
Stock market today: Wall Street holds firm after inflation data clears the path for cuts to rates – Yahoo Finance
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street was relatively stable on Wednesday. Inflation update That was roughly in line with economists’ expectations. The S&P 500 was up 0.3% in midday trading. One of the best days of the yearThe Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 184 points, or 0.5%, as of 11:35 a.m. Eastern time, while […]
California Gov. Newsom clears Los Angeles homeless encampment after signing state directive
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Thursday threatened to take away state funding from counties across the state that aren’t doing enough to curb homelessness, while helping to clear homeless camps in Los Angeles. Governor Newsom was photographed working with Caltrans crews under a Los Angeles freeway on Thursday and said more than 1,400 encampments […]
Beware of this new Android malware that empties your bank account, clears your device completely
Malware attacking Android smartphones is on the rise, and the latest, “BingoMod,” may be the most frightening yet. The malware steals money from your accounts and then wipes your phone, using fraud techniques on the device to steal up to $16,000 at a time. And the worst part is that this isn’t the final version […]
Victor Wembanyama’s New Nike Prototype Shoe Looks … *Clears Throat* … Absolutely Garbage
Nike, I love you but you need to rethink your plan on this one. NBA Superstars Victor Wembanyama He is currently preparing for the 2024 Paris Olympics, where he will represent his native France, before moving on to prepare for his second season in the league with the San Antonio Spurs in 2024-25. But before […]