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Prediction Sites Face Big Risk of New Ban

March 27, 2026

Prediction platforms that let users bet on events like elections, sports games and pop culture shows are facing a possible legal crackdown. A bill called the STOP Corrupt Bets Act is set to be filed in the Senate, while a House version will follow soon. The new law would prohibit trading on many

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Veterans Voice a New Call for Peace

March 27, 2026

In the spring of 2024, a veteran who served in Vietnam reflects on how his early military life was marked by secrecy and uncertainty. He remembers being told little about the realities of war, only that he would fight for a country that seemed to value its soldiers over clear purpose. The experience

finance

MrBeast’s New Bank Venture Faces Big Questions

March 26, 2026

The popular YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, recently bought a teen‑focused banking app called Step. This move has caught the eye of lawmakers and sparked debate about the safety of letting young people handle money online. Step is not a bank itself, but it partners with an FDIC‑i

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Crypto Bill Hits Roadblock as Coinbase Stands Firm

March 26, 2026

Coinbase officials have told senators that the new bill cannot be implemented because of worries over “stable yield language. ” This is the second time CEO Brian Armstrong has pulled back support, saying in January that a bad bill is worse than no bill at all. The proposed law would stop crypto e

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Legislators Aim to Stop Politically‑Charged Betting

March 26, 2026

Senators and a representative introduced a new bill that would bar bets on elections, wars, and sports. The move follows recent wagers that predicted big events such as a Venezuelan president’s ousting and a Middle East conflict. Critics argue that allowing anyone to bet on government actions

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Big Money vs. Big Games: Why College Sports Should Stay Amateur

March 25, 2026

A new voice in the debate is Senator Tommy Tuberville, who says that letting billionaires own college teams could hurt the spirit of college sports. He argues for a model like the NFL, where all 32 teams share revenue equally instead of having one powerful conference dominate. The NFL’s history show

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Rebel Leaders Arrested Over Senator’s 2025 Killing

March 24, 2026

The Colombian attorney general issued new arrest warrants today for seven key figures of the Segunda Marquetalia rebel faction, linking them to the 2025 murder of Senator Miguel Uribe. The suspects include seasoned guerrilla commanders Ivan Luciano Marin Arango (known as “Ivan Marquez”) and Gener Ga

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Delta Says Congress Must Pay for the Shutdown

March 24, 2026

Delta Air Lines has decided to stop its special congressional desk service until the federal shutdown ends. The service had let lawmakers and staff book flights at lower prices, secure same‑day tickets for votes, and change itineraries quickly. Delta said the priority now is safety and customer care

health

Raw Milk Debate: Illinois Sticks to Safety Rules

March 24, 2026

The state keeps strict rules on raw milk because it can carry germs that pasteurization removes. Farmers who want to sell unheated milk must first get a permit, then the health department checks samples and visits farms. Only a few dozen Illinois dairies have this clearance. A farmer in Fairbury, M

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Health Panel Stalled: Senators Call on RFK Jr. to Act

March 24, 2026

Nineteen senators wrote a letter to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , asking him to stop blocking the U. S. Preventive Services Task Force from doing its job. The Task Force meets three times a year and decides which preventive services, like mammograms or diabetes checks, must be covered by