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Investigation Finds DraftKings Continued Promotions Despite User's 'Problem Gambler' Behavior
A ProPublica reporter mimicked compulsive gambling patterns, losing $12,500 in six weeks while receiving frequent betting prompts from the operator.
Supreme Court to Hear Case on Whether Seizing $95,000 Plane for $1,500 Misdemeanor Violates 8th Amendment
The case centers on Kenneth Jouppi, an Alaska pilot whose aircraft was confiscated after he transported a six-pack of beer into a dry village.
ProPublica Seeks User Data to Analyze Sports Betting App Practices
The non-profit newsroom aims to collect at least 250 gambling histories to determine how apps like FanDuel and DraftKings incentivize continued play.
El-Sayed’s 2018 Call to Repeal HIV Disclosure Law Resurfaces in Senate Race
The Michigan Senate nominee’s campaign defends his support for bipartisan reforms while critics highlight his past opposition to criminalization statutes.
FBI Hack Exposes Special Agents' Blood and Urine Test Results
A cyberattack on federal databases compromised sensitive medical data of elite agents, raising privacy concerns and questions about agency cybersecurity protocols.
Xi Wraps Up DC Visit With Tour of National Archives
The Chinese president and President Trump are scheduled to view the Declaration of Independence and Constitution, marking the end of the first state visit in over a decade.
New York, New Jersey Declare States of Emergency Ahead of Nor’easter
Governors Hochul and Sherrill activate emergency protocols for coastal regions as a powerful storm approaches this weekend.
Pope Leo XIV Warns AI Could Become an 'Instrument of Domination'
The Pontiff cautioned that without ethical guardrails, artificial intelligence may concentrate power and undermine human dignity.
Hoover Institution Probes Army Veteran’s Fellowship Over Surrogacy Firm Ties
The Stanford-based think tank launched an internal review after media reports highlighted the veteran's business serving wealthy Chinese nationals.
Congress Allocates $100 Million for Teen Pregnancy Prevention, Majority Remains Unspent
Federal funds designated for evidence-based teen pregnancy programs have largely gone unallocated, sparking debate over program efficacy and administrative bottlenecks.