The International Olympic Committee is expected to announce a blanket ban on transgender women competing in women’s Olympic sports. Until now, the IOC has allowed transgender athletes to compete in women’s sports if they had reduced testosterone levels. Officials said they expect to make the decision early next year, according to The Times. They also […]
China is developing a new export system for rare-earth magnets and other sensitive materials, according to The Wall Street Journal and Reuters. The plan would reportedly fast-track shipments for approved foreign buyers but restrict access for companies linked to the U.S. military. Why it matters for U.S. supply chains China’s dominance in this area is […]
Golfers endured frigid temperatures of around minus 15 degrees Celsius, or 5 degrees Fahrenheit, on Sunday as they competed in the 2025 Antarctic Clock Golf Championship. Experienced and first-time competitors alike utilized an adaptable club for chipping and putting, achieving more consistency on the icy and snowy terrain, with brightly colored balls that were easy […]
Some Democrats are calling for the removal of Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., after eight Democratic caucus members broke with the party to pass an agreement that would end the government shutdown despite Schumer’s opposition. Congressional Democrats were at odds on Sunday night following the Senate’s approval of a spending agreement by a 60-40 […]
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has, in a short period of time, gone from an al-Qaida terrorist with a $10 million bounty on his head to the leader of Syria, meeting with President Donald Trump in the White House. The new Syrian president has succeeded in convincing the leader of the country that formerly hunted him […]
President Donald Trump said Monday that he’s not happy with air traffic controllers who failed to work during the government shutdown, which caused tens of thousands of flight delays and cancellations for travelers because there weren’t enough controllers on duty. The president also offered a bonus of $10,000 to those who did show up to […]
For the first time since 2022, Los Angeles rolled out the red carpet Saturday for the 40th Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. The night blended nostalgia and raw emotion as artists across generations celebrated the power of music. This year’s Hall of Fame class was among its most eclectic, reflecting how broad […]
The world’s most populous nation has launched its most powerful warship yet, and it’s already being compared to America’s best. China officially commissioned its newest and most advanced aircraft carrier, the Fujian (Type 003), marking a major milestone for the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) and a defining moment in the global balance of maritime […]
Across the country, investors are shaping local housing trends differently depending on market affordability. In expensive states – like California, Montana and Utah – investors are paying up to 35% above market price. In more affordable states like Michigan, Maryland and Virginia, they are targeting discounted homes, sometimes 50% below market value, according to the […]
The Public Utility Commission of Texas has spent nearly $56,000 fighting to keep public records secret, according to documents obtained by the Houston Chronicle. The Chronicle’s reporting found that the agency, which oversees the state’s electric utility industry, is paying mounting legal costs to appeal decisions requiring it to release information about power plant loans […]
