New federal bill aims to put guardrails around ‘pay for play’ collegiate athletics
The new “pay for play” era in college athletics has the NCAA and college administrators across the country struggling to find rules and regulations that work for everyone. Congress is now stepping into the fray with legislation that could help set some of the framework. What is the purpose of the bill introduced? The effort […]
Arizona patient dies of bubonic plague in emergency room: Report
A patient in northern Arizona has died of bubonic plague, according to multiple reports. A Northern Arizona Healthcare spokesperson said the patient, whose identity has not been released, arrived at the Flagstaff Medical Center Emergency Department and passed away the same day. Known for causing the Black Death plague that swept through Europe and Asia […]
Trump pledges more arms for Ukraine as Putin relationship cools
President Donald Trump promised to make a “major statement” on Monday, July 14, about Russia’s conduct in its war against Ukraine. It’s the latest indication of a deteriorating relationship between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump told NBC News he expects the Senate to pass tough new sanctions against Russia and that he plans […]
16 alleged gang members arrested in Aurora following task force investigation
The Aurora Police Department announced the arrest of 16 alleged gang members. The arrests come after the Regional Anti-Violence Enforcement Network (RAVEN), a law enforcement group focused on reducing violence, wrapped up a major investigation on Tuesday, July 8. Police said the suspects belong to two criminal street gangs that operate in the metro Denver […]
EPA eyes cuts to costly power plant regulations. Critics say they save lives
The Environmental Protection Agency is taking aim at Biden-era regulations for power plants. While environment and public health advocates have sharply criticized the push to end limits on carbon dioxide emissions and roll back standards for mercury and air toxins, the EPA says the regulations are too costly for the industry and are at odds […]
FBI Deputy Director Bongino may resign over Epstein files controversy: Reports
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino reportedly may resign over blowback to a Department of Justice memo that rebutted conspiracy theories surrounding the death of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. Bongino did not go to work at FBI headquarters Friday, and an anonymous source told Axios that “he ain’t coming back.” Bongino and FBI Director Kash Patel […]
Highways, ports and demand: Why Florida is a hotspot for human trafficking
Florida’s location and rapid growth have made it a prime target for human trafficking, according to a new state-commissioned report. The study points to the state’s busy airports, ports and highways, along with a booming economy, as key factors that have kept Florida at high risk over the past two decades. Florida’s trafficking crisis by […]
Sinner v. Alcaraz: Wimbledon men’s final a rematch of dramatic French Open
The fortnite at Wimbledon is about to conclude with some intriguing matchups. A pair of heatwaves have overshadowed much of the competition to this point but will take a backseat this weekend. Who has the edge in the men’s final? The top two men’s players in the world will resume their rivalry. World number one […]
Missouri governor repeals paid sick leave law approved by voters
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe signed the repeal of a law that guaranteed paid sick leave for workers and inflationary adjustments to minimum wage. Kehoe signed the repeal on Thursday, July 10, and it will officially take effect Aug. 28. Victory for businesses The governor says this move will protect small businesses, calling the law “onerous.” […]