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Political Ads and Hidden Money: A Closer Look at a Washington Group

May 15, 2026

A watchdog group has filed a 24‑page complaint against the conservative committee Let’s Go Washington, saying it did not report more than 150 instances of political advertising linked to two statewide initiatives. The complaint, brought by Washingtonians for Ethical Government, claims that the group

crypto

Crypto Moves Toward Clear Rules in Washington

May 14, 2026

The crypto world has long wrestled with vague rules, but recent signals suggest that lawmakers may finally set a solid path. Brian Armstrong, the head of Coinbase, has voiced optimism that the CLARITY Act could bring much-needed certainty to digital asset regulation. He also thanked supporters from

celebrities

Celebrities Celebrate May 13th: A Snapshot of Stars Turning Older

May 14, 2026

On this day, several well‑known figures mark new years in their lives. Among them is actor Harvey Keitel, who celebrates his 87th birthday; he once had a daughter named Stella, who played one of Henry Hill’s kids in the classic film “Goodfellas. ” The legendary singer Stevie Wonder turns 76, having

technology

Tech and faith teams up to shape AI's moral path

May 10, 2026

Silicon Valley once ignored religion completely. Now, tech companies are asking faith leaders for help with AI ethics. This shift is happening because AI is growing fast and people worry about its impact. At a recent meeting in New York, tech reps from companies like Anthropic and OpenAI sat down wi

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Crime Data Shakeup: DC Police Under Fire for Report Changes

May 7, 2026

A recent investigation has put 13 Metropolitan Police Department officers on leave, with several facing possible termination. The probe began after an internal review by the department’s own bureau uncovered suspicious changes to crime statistics. Senior leaders, including an assistant chief and a d

technology

Coinbase Cuts Staff as AI Changes the Game

May 6, 2026

Coinbase, the biggest U. S. crypto exchange, will let go of about 700 employees—roughly 14 percent of its workforce. The move comes as the company says artificial intelligence is speeding up work, making many tasks faster and less labor‑intensive. CEO Brian Armstrong told staff that the biggest d

business

Coinbase Lets Go of Workers to Spend More on AI as Crypto Stays Weak

May 6, 2026

This year, many workers at Coinbase faced an unexpected change when the company decided to let go of about 700 employees—around 14% of its team. The goal? Save money and shift focus toward using artificial intelligence to handle more tasks. But why now? The crypto market has been shrinking since pri

sports

Future Fight: Haney’s Quest for Redemption

May 5, 2026

Devin Haney has a clear idea of what comes next. He wants to face Ryan Garcia again, not just for bragging rights but to finish a fight that never ended. Their first bout in April 2024 was won by Garcia on the scorecards, but a later drug test forced the result to be declared a no‑contest. Haney say

politics

Celebrities Pitch in for Los Angeles Mayoral Race

May 5, 2026

In the race to become mayor of Los Angeles, a handful of well‑known figures have stepped up with sizable donations. The Weekend Update host from “Saturday Night Live, ” Colin Jost, gave the top legal limit of $1, 800 to councilmember Nithya Raman. Former MLB star Dave Winfield pledged the same

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Miami Crypto Policy Meetup: What to Watch

May 4, 2026

Consensus 2026 in Miami starts Tuesday and brings a mix of lawmakers, regulators, and industry leaders to discuss crypto rules. The event is split into daily sessions that cover everything from tax reform to stablecoin regulation and tokenization. The focus is on how the U. S. government plans to ha