Federal panel proposes new definition for sports betting
Betting on a football score isn't gambling.
At least not according to the federal Commodities Futures Trading Commission.
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Illinois Venezuelans face economic ‘double whammy’
An Illinois Venezuelan Alliance leader says inflation is a double whammy for members of his community.
Jose Morales, vice president of the IVA's board of directors, said traveling to... Read More.
Ohio’s social media parental consent law allowed to go forward
Calling it a win for families, Ohio's new attorney general Friday praised a federal appeals court ruling that allows the state's social media age verification law to take effect after sitting for more than two years.
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HUD secretary discusses housing affordability during Michigan visit
U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Scott Turner visited Lansing this week to promote a number of affordable housing projects in mid-Michigan.
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Israel-Hezbollah agree to ceasfire, U.S. official says
Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire on Friday, a U.S. official confirmed to The Center Square.
Overnight, 18 people were killed in Lebanon amid strikes between Israel and... Read More.
Wisconsin senator wants to reinstitute race-based scholarships via zip code
A Wisconsin state senator is pledging to make changes after a Thursday Wisconsin Supreme Court ruling that a minority scholarship aid program was unconstitutional.
Wisconsin Sen. Dora Drake, D-Milwaukee,... Read More.
Poll: Data center opposition more important than competition with China
American voters believe building more data centers in the United States are not worth the potential strain on local electricity, water and infrastructure and that the negatives outweigh the importance for national security and competing with China, according to a new poll.
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U.S.-Iran talks stalled after Israel-Hezbollah fighting
Vice President JD Vance and negotiators in Iran have delayed peace talks and a planned formal signing of a peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran due to fighting between Israel and Hezbollah.
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California’s billionaire tax officially heads to Nov. 3 ballot
The controversial union-backed billionaire tax in California is officially heading to the Nov. 3 ballot.
Secretary of State Shirley Weber announced the California Billionaire Tax Act exceeded... Read More.
Los Angeles County on track to raise sales tax to 10.25%
A measure to raise the sales tax to 10.25% - intended to temporarily inject funds into Los Angeles County's public healthcare safety net - continues to have the necessary votes for passage.
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EXCLUSIVE: Individual targeted in foiled UFC terror plot speaks out
One of the targets in the alleged terror plot to disrupt the Ultimate Fighting Championship event at the White House says he is not intimidated by extremist threats.
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Supreme Court backs gun rights for marijuana users in 9-0 decision
Gun rights advocates celebrated the U.S. Supreme Court's decision on Thursday to allow occasional marijuana users to possess firearms.
Justices on the high court ruled unanimously to allow Ali... Read More.