The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has unveiled new rules aimed at regulating prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket, seeking to balance innovation in sports-related trading with safeguards against manipulation in high-risk contracts.

Texas runoff voters delivered a clear message in 2026, backing a wave of younger and less-established candidates while unseating several longtime political figures across Houston and the state.

Construction has officially begun on the long-debated redevelopment of George Floyd Square, bringing major infrastructure upgrades while reigniting concerns over costs and potential displacement for nearby residents.

Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, President Donald Trump says the United States will respond after an American Apache helicopter was downed near the Strait of Hormuz, marking a new escalation in the ongoing conflict with Iran.

As the FIFA World Cup 2026 approaches, Atlanta leaders, hotels, and advocacy groups are intensifying efforts to combat human trafficking by training frontline workers to recognize warning signs and protect vulnerable individuals.

Opening on Juneteenth 2026, the Obama Presidential Center will honor the legacy of Barack and Michelle Obama while celebrating Black history, civic engagement, and the enduring promise of American democracy.

A federal judge struck down President Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa application fee, ruling that only Congress—not the White House—has the authority to impose such a requirement on skilled-worker immigration programs.

Hundreds gathered in Orlando for the 10th annual Community Rainbow Run, honoring the 49 Pulse victims and supporting efforts to build a permanent memorial nearly a decade after the tragedy.

After public backlash, Durham County Library officials reversed a directive to remove Pride Month displays, reigniting debate over LGBTQ representation, public institutions, and diversity-related policies.

Two Virginia residents have sued to block a planned Ultimate Fighting Championship event at the White House, arguing the spectacle unlawfully uses federal property for private financial gain and exceeds congressional authorization for America’s 250th anniversary celebrations.

Protests in Kenya and rising pushback across Africa highlight growing tensions over U.S.-backed health and development deals, as countries question whether initiatives tied to aid from the United States serve local needs or American strategic interests.

An examination of campaign speeches and public statements argues that President Donald Trump repeatedly promised Americans there would be no wars during his second term, contradicting his later claim that he "didn't promise anything."

During a rare visit to Pyongyang, Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un pledged deeper strategic cooperation, highlighting the evolving balance of power among China, North Korea, Russia, and the United States.

Former NAACP president Ben Jealous argues that Democrats should reject most of Andrew Jackson's legacy while reclaiming his commitment to fighting for working people and challenging concentrated economic power.

AI company Anthropic is urging the industry to develop safeguards and emergency “brake pedals” as increasingly powerful AI systems move closer to the ability to improve themselves without human involvement.