Politics
Billionaire John Arnold commits $2.6 million to study online sports betting risk
John Arnold, who runs Arnold Ventures with his wife, Laura, is investing $2.6 million for university research into potential harms of online sports betting.
Ukrainian drones hit Russia’s largest oil refinery as Zelenskyy says Siberia now ‘within reach’
The attack underscores Kyiv’s enhanced long-range drone capabilities and comes on the eve of a crucial NATO summit.
Trump heads to Turkey as NATO is strained by Russian attacks, U.S. impatience
Trump frequently vented about NATO members’ refusal to heed U.S. calls for help clearing the Strait of Hormuz during its campaign against Iran.
Platner Senate campaign taking ‘time to reflect’ on path forward after sexual assault allegation
Platner and his campaign denied the accusations made by 41-year-old Maine resident Jenny Racicot in a POLITICO article published Monday.
Trump defends Balogun review call: ‘It wasn’t a foul’
“I didn’t know what the hell a red card was,” said Trump, who called FIFA President Gianni Infantino about the suspension of Folarin Balogun.
Trump rings opening bell at White House with raft of CEOs in first-of-its-kind market open
The Trump Accounts include a one-time $1,000 pilot program contribution from the U.S. Treasury Department for babies born from 2025 through 2028.
Trump’s calls, Ukraine’s strikes and Russia’s barrage on Kyiv put markets on alert
Trump reportedly spoke with Putin and Zelenskyy as Ukraine struck Russian targets and Moscow launched another deadly attack on Kyiv.
‘NATO 3.0’: Defense spending pledges face the Trump test
Leaders are expected to focus on whether Europe can turn higher defense spending into military power as Washington pushes allies to shoulder more of the burden.
Ebola outbreak containment hampered by USAID closure, experts say
Foreign aid cuts have “demonstrably worsened” the Ebola crisis, a virologist told CNBC.
Trump to meet with Ukraine’s Zelenskyy and Syria’s al-Sharaa during the NATO summit
Trump plans to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa on Wednesday, the White House said.