Wanna bet? Washington steps up scrutiny of prediction markets
WASHINGTON (AP) — As the United States was preparing a daring mission to rescue an airman whose fighter jet was shot down by Iran, there was money to be made. Users on Polymarket, the world’s largest prediction
About 15 Latin American deportees from the US arrive in Congo, lawyer says
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Around 15 people deported from the United States landed in Congo’s capital Kinshasa in the early hours of Friday, their lawyer said. It was the latest example of the Trump administration using agreements
Cameras in courtrooms stir debate from baby Lindbergh kidnapping to OJ and Charlie Kirk’s killing
From the Lindbergh baby kidnapping trial to O.J. Simpson’s double murder case, cameras in the courtrooms have long exposed the inner workings of some of America’s most spectacular criminal cases. Now calls to bar cameras from Tyler
Take a look at the trailer for ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’
The first trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day has arrived, offering a fresh look at Tom Holland’s return as the iconic web-slinger ahead of the film’s July 31 theatrical debut. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, the fourth
Companies scramble for tariff refunds as US prepares to launch claim process
By Timothy Aeppel, Nicholas P. Brown and Christoph Steitz April 17 (Reuters) – Jay Foreman said he’s “locked and loaded” for the U.S. government’s launch on Monday of a new system to refund up to $166 billion
See the trailer for Billie Eilish’s 3D concert film, co-directed by James Cameron
Billie Eilish is bringing her latest tour to the big screen with Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D), a visually immersive concert film she co-directed alongside James Cameron. The movie is now scheduled
Takeaways from AP investigation that found problems in the backgrounds of some new ICE officers
Some newly-hired U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers started working before passing background checks and had financial, legal and employment problems in their histories, according to an investigation by The Associated Press. ICE announced earlier this year
ICE went on a hiring spree. Sterling credentials were not required, AP investigation finds
Their backgrounds stand out. And not in a good way. Two bankruptcies and six law enforcement jobs in three years. An allegation of lying in a police report to justify a felony charge against an innocent woman
The Media Line: Nearly 400 US Troops Wounded, 13 Killed in Iran Conflict, CENTCOM Says
Nearly 400 US Troops Wounded, 13 Killed in Iran Conflict, CENTCOM Says By The Media Line Staff Nearly 400 US troops have been wounded in the conflict with Iran, US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported. At least 399 American service
The Media Line: Iran War Opens New Rifts Between Washington, Europe, the Vatican, and Israel
Iran War Opens New Rifts Between Washington, Europe, the Vatican, and Israel Disputes over Iran, Lebanon, NATO, and diplomatic legitimacy are testing the cohesion of the Western alliance By Giorgia Valente / The Media Line The confrontation