The unions backing professional NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, and MLS players are calling on the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to ban prediction market platforms from allowing users to bet on a player’s underperformance or injury, Sports Business Journal reports. In their letter, the unions cite the need for “appropriate regulations” to protect athletes and…
The municipal-bond market roared back in April to deliver its best performance for that month in over a decade, as investors found their footing following a stretch of war-fueled volatility. Source link
Manon Bannerman appears to be stepping into the world of luxury eyewear with what looks like an upcoming Ray-Ban collaboration. The iconic sunglasses brand dropped subtle hints about a project featuring the star, setting social media ablaze with speculation and excitement. PopBase shared the collaboration tease on X, writing: ‘Ray-ban seemingly teases an upcoming project…
✈️ Plus: The record-long DHS shutdown ends! {beacon} Happy Friday and happy May! Sunsets in the Washington area will happen at 8 p.m. or later now through late August. *Do a little happy dance* Oh, and “The Devil Wears Prada 2” is now in theaters! In today’s issue: Iran war’s 60-day limit reached White……
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A U.S. Navy warship lost power and propulsion after suffering from an “electrical malfunction” while sailing in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command region. CBS News reported that a fire broke out aboard the USS Higgins on Tuesday. Cmdr. Matthew Comer, a spokesperson for the U.S. 7th Fleet, said in a statement to The Hill that the electrical……
While officials say talks with Iran are progressing behind closed doors, publicly, it looks like a stalemate with a ticking clock. Source link
The U.S. indictment of a Mexican governor confirms what many residents say they had long suspected: The line between organized crime and the upper echelons of government has blurred. Source link
A new executive order signed by President Trump on Thursday expands retirement benefits for employees without employer-provided benefits through the upcoming launch of TrumpIRA.gov. Eligible workers will be able to enroll in private-sector retirement plans called Individual Retirement Accounts, or IRAs, when the Treasury Department launches the website on Jan. 1, 2027. Trump’s order coincides……
Manchester City have beaten Everton at Goodison Park in each of the past eight seasons, but can they repeat that result on their first visit to Hill Dickinson Stadium on Monday? “This is a huge test for City’s title bid, and probably the toughest of their remaining fixtures,” said BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton….