Troy Jackson Becomes Maine’s Democratic Nominee After Sexual Assault Allegations Derailed Graham Platner’s Campaign
Platner suspended his Senate bid earlier this month after allegations of sexual assault and rape.
Mega Millions Jackpot Hits $800 Million—Here’s What The Winner Could Take Home
Ticket buyers for the Mega Millions face absurd odds of 1-in-290.4 million to win the lottery.
Total Solar Eclipse Sets Up Stunning Perseid Meteor Shower Peak
A total solar eclipse will be followed by the peak of the Perseid meteor shower on Aug. 12-13, creating one of 2026’s most spectacular astronomy events.
Trump Threatens EU With Tariffs In Retaliation For Fines Against American Tech Giants
The European Union has issued over $8 billion in fines against companies like Meta, Apple, Amazon and Google.
Paramount Delays Warner Bros. Discovery Merger: Why The Decision Could Cost It Big Time
A group of state attorneys general have challenged the merger in a lawsuit, alleging it would drastically reduce competition and harm consumers.
First Lawsuit Filed Against Trump’s New Tariffs—Why Legal Experts Are Skeptical It’ll Succeed
Legal experts say the law Trump used is harder to challenge—but his tariffs could be sweeping enough to pose concerns.
Trump Administration Says It’s ‘Deportationmaxxing’ In Bizarre Adaptation Of Internet Lingo
Multiple Trump administration social media accounts this week boasted immigration authorities are “deportationmaxxing”—an apparent adaptation of internet lingo like “looksmaxxing.”
Paramount Delays Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Amid 12-State Lawsuit
A group of state attorneys general have challenged the merger in a lawsuit, alleging it would drastically reduce competition and harm consumers.
White House Correspondents’ Dinner Returns Tonight With Smaller Crowds, More Security
The event has been moved to the much smaller ballroom at the Waldorf Astoria hotel.
South Carolina Will Likely Host First Democratic Primaries Of 2028
Nevada lawmakers also campaigned hard for the chance to host the first Democratic primary.