Minnesota has enacted a law prohibiting virtual currency kiosks, effective August 1, following Governor Tim Walz's signing of SF 3868 in May. The ban aims to curb scams, which caused residents $1 million in losses from 2023-2025, disproportionately targeting seniors.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will decide at a later date on the display of Russian national symbols, including the flag, anthem, and colors, at the Olympic Games. The IOC also stated it will not organize events in Russia or invite Russian government officials to its events.
Utah's new AI program, Doctronic, allows online prescription refills without a doctor's visit, sparking a fierce debate among medical experts, lawyers, and regulators over patient safety, physician oversight, and the modernization of laws for AI in healthcare.
Russian Federation Council Deputy Speaker Konstantin Kosachev described UK Labour Party leadership candidate Andy Burnham as a 'dark horse,' noting his lack of national profile and criticizing the UK's democratic process amidst former PM Keir Starmer's resignation and the upcoming leadership election.
The Alaska Supreme Court ruled that a man with the same name and party affiliation as U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan is qualified to run for the seat, ordering his inclusion on the August primary ballot. The court affirmed a lower court's decision, finding the Division of Elections abused its discretion in removing the challenger.
Two baby giraffes that went missing from the Natural Bridge Zoo in Virginia in 2025 have been found safe. State officials located the calves during an investigation into animal abuse allegations at the zoo, which also led to the seizure of 95 other animals and charges against the zoo's co-owners.
France's government announces a wide-ranging drug testing campaign for top state officials, including ministers and cabinet members. The leak of a directive has caused embarrassment and controversy, as the initiative was intended to be part of a broader anti-drug trafficking plan.
A proposed 5% wealth tax on billionaires in California has qualified for the November ballot after gaining enough signatures. The measure, backed by SEIU-UHW, aims to fund strained public services and has sparked debate and opposition from tech moguls.
Reform UK politicians, including Nigel Farage, and a British crypto billionaire are set to attend the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (Arc) summit in London. The event, dubbed an "anti-woke Davos," will host 4,000 attendees from over 85 countries, featuring speakers like US Undersecretary of State Sarah B Rogers and Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch.
The Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (Arc) summit in London will host politicians, advisors, and figures from across the populist right, including Reform UK MPs, a crypto billionaire, and Eton College masters. The event, dubbed an "anti-woke Davos," will feature discussions on climate skepticism, Christian evangelical thinking, and US culture-war politics.
Chinese filmmaker Nan Xin runs low-cost workshops teaching hands-on filmmaking, despite China's strict censorship regime that has rejected his own film 'Go Fishing' for not aligning with 'core socialist values'. Students, while aware of potential censorship, focus on personal, apolitical themes, though seasoned filmmakers warn of future challenges.
The US Justice Department sent a federal prosecutor to observe ballot processing in Los Angeles amid Donald Trump's baseless claims of election rigging in California's primary elections, where key races remain undecided with 65% of votes counted.
A calf in La Pryor, Texas, was found infested with screwworm, prompting a containment response from US and Texas officials, with no other cases detected yet.
US President Donald Trump supports the CFTC's exclusive oversight of prediction markets, countering state regulators' actions against platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket, citing the need to protect a growing financial industry and maintain US leadership.
Ten people, including a minor, were killed in an early morning shooting at a residence in Tehuitzingo, Puebla, Mexico. The motive is unclear, and no arrests have been made. The incident occurs as Mexico prepares to co-host the FIFA World Cup amid ongoing concerns about violent crime.
The Salmon River Central School District in New York has been ordered to reform after an investigation found that at least five elementary-age students with disabilities were confined in wooden boxes as a timeout method, sparking outrage and comparisons to historical abuses in Native American residential schools.
LIV Golf has postponed its June tournament in New Orleans, citing concerns about the FIFA World Cup's impact on attendances and viewership, along with high temperatures and course conditions. Louisiana had already paid $3.2 million under its contract, with $2 million invested in Bayou Oaks course upgrades. The state expects the remaining $1.2 million in incentive funds to be returned, while LIV Golf explores hosting the event in autumn.
