Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Outsourcing of Legal Cases
In recent years, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has increasingly relied on private law firms to argue cases for the state, often choosing firms with personal or political connections. One example is Zina Bash, who
Audit Exposes Misallocated Funds in Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Racial Profiling Settlement
Misallocation of Funds in Sheriff’s Office More than $200 million in expenses were billed by the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office to a class-action settlement intended to address racial profiling. The settlement followed a 2013 federal
Truck Driver Sentenced for Attempting Major Cocaine Smuggling into England
A 40-year-old truck driver named Jakub Jan Konkel was sentenced to 13½ years in prison by a U.K. court after attempting to smuggle cocaine worth nearly $10 million into England. Konkel’s method involved concealing the
Cubs Suffer Defeat Against Brewers at Wrigley Field
The Chicago Cubs faced a 5-0 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on May 20, 2026, at Wrigley Field. Cubs’ second baseman Nico Hoerner slid into third base during the first inning. Initially called safe, the
Reflecting on Significant Chicago Events on May 21
May 21 Historical Events in Chicago On May 21, several pivotal moments in history have been recorded in Chicago, as chronicled by the Tribune’s archives. Here, we revisit some of these noteworthy occurrences. Amelia Earhart’s
Illinois Considers Prescription Drug Affordability Panel Amidst Debates
In Springfield, Illinois lawmakers are nearing the end of their spring legislative session with 11 days left. They are debating a proposal to establish a state panel aimed at reviewing prescription drug prices and addressing
Debate Over Chicago Bears Stadium Location Intensifies
Mayor Jim Tinaglia of Arlington Heights champions efforts to establish a Chicago Bears stadium in his city. As an architect, he advises caution against using the proposed site in Hammond, Indiana, for development. Tinaglia highlights
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Wins Second Consecutive NBA MVP Award
Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has secured the NBA’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) award for the second year in a row. His team, the reigning NBA champions, celebrated at the Thunder practice facility. The MVP
John Lennon: The Last Interview at Cannes Film Festival
On December 8, 1980, John Lennon and Yoko Ono granted a radio interview from their home in the Dakota apartments, New York. They were promoting their new album, Double Fantasy, but the two-hour discussion covered
Social Media CEOs to Testify Before Senate on Child Safety
Social media leaders from companies like Meta, Alphabet, TikTok, and Snap are scheduled to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee. This comes amid rising legal and public demands to ensure young users are protected on
Senator Murphy’s Minimum Wage Proposal: A Living Wage Debate
Rebuilding the Democratic Coalition Senator Chris Murphy emphasizes increasing the federal minimum wage to unify the Democratic coalition and regain support from working-class Trump voters. His proposal on NBC News’ Meet the Press suggests raising
Trump Nominates Lance Schroyer for ICE Director
President Donald Trump announced on Saturday his decision to nominate Lance Schroyer as the new director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper and U.S. Marine, received praise from Trump
Mississippi’s New Law on Immigrant Tracking Sparks Debate
A new law in Mississippi is set to allow the state’s top law enforcement agency to create a list of all immigrants living illegally within the state. The directive, effective Wednesday, has raised concerns among
President Trump Criticizes D.C.’s Democratic Mayoral Nominee on Social Media
In a recent post on Truth Social, President Donald Trump expressed strong opposition to Janeese
The American State Fair: A Showcase of Diversity and Division
The American State Fair began recently, organized by Freedom 250, a group established by President
Lane Kiffin’s Departure and Controversy Surrounding Ole Miss
Lane Kiffin, the new head coach of the LSU Tigers, is set to begin his
Scottie Scheffler’s Journey at the Travelers Championship
To many professional golfers, a five-month gap between victories on the PGA Tour might not
Minneapolis Mayor Frey Expresses Support for Somali Community Amid Fraud Allegations Against State
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey recently addressed members of the city’s Somali community during a Somali
Sen. Scott Wiener Leaves Pride Event After Protest
California state Senator Scott Wiener, representing San Francisco, reportedly left the Trans March at Dolores
Trump Inspects Golf Course and Plans Future Developments
President Donald Trump visited several construction sites in the nation’s capital. He focused on the
South Korea Coach Resigns After World Cup Exit
Resignation Amid Criticism Hong Myung-bo, South Korea’s national football team coach, resigned after the team
Haeran Ryu Triumphs in Women’s PGA Championship
Haeran Ryu claimed her first major victory at the Women’s PGA Championship, overcoming a challenging