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Virginia State Senator L. Louise Lucas faces federal charges of bribery and racketeering, with prosecutors alleging she used her political office to orchestrate a multi-year illegal marijuana distribution operation.
A report from Vox examines the surge in Islamophobic rhetoric directed at Muslim political figures and the strategic silence often maintained by the Democratic establishment.
A landmark global initiative, the Cali Fund, has secured only $7,085 in deposits more than 18 months after its inception, sparking debate over voluntary pharmaceutical contributions for nature conservation.
Following intense community protests and a contentious council session, Memphis city leaders have implemented a 135-day pause on new data center construction, moving away from a proposed one-year moratorium as regional concerns regarding SpaceXAI facilities mount.
Iranian officials emphasize strong ties with Russia as regional hostilities continue, marked by ongoing diplomatic talks, Houthi missile strikes, and energy supply maneuvers by European powers.
A proposed Trump administration policy aims to prioritize federal transit funding for communities with high birth and marriage rates, potentially reshaping how urban and suburban transit projects are financed.
Across the world
A joint investigation by BBC Panorama and the Bureau of Investigative Journalism suggests that the accounting firm Deloitte Cyprus assisted in backdating documents to obscure Roman Abramovich's assets and avoid tax liabilities.
Following intense community protests and a contentious council session, Memphis city leaders have implemented a 135-day pause on new data center construction, moving away from a proposed one-year moratorium as regional concerns regarding SpaceXAI facilities mount.
A landmark global initiative, the Cali Fund, has secured only $7,085 in deposits more than 18 months after its inception, sparking debate over voluntary pharmaceutical contributions for nature conservation.
The Phoenix Suns lead the 2026-27 NBA 'Now or Later' rankings, a metric measuring team financial flexibility and future draft capital to determine which franchises are under the most immediate pressure to win.
A new documentary, Always Lalisa, chronicles Blackpink member Lisa Manobal’s response to a racial slur controversy and her departure from the K-pop industry to pursue a solo career.
