Ohio lawmakers failed to pass Senate Bill 341, which would have ended child marriage by prohibiting 17-year-olds from marrying adults up to four years older. Despite bipartisan support and no public opposition, the bill stalled before the summer recess, outraging reform advocates.
Bill Gates warns AI industry against raising household power bills with data centers. He notes 48 projects worth $156B were blocked in 2025, and public opposition is rising, forcing companies to seek community "permission" beyond permits.
John Bolton has agreed to plead guilty to retaining classified information in a private diary as part of a plea deal with federal prosecutors, according to MS NOW. He faces up to 60 months in jail and a $2.25 million fine.
The Commission of Fine Arts granted final approval to President Trump's 250-foot arch design, despite 99.5% public opposition. Commissioners, appointed by Trump, moved quickly, with critics questioning the process and the arch's appropriateness near Arlington National Cemetery.
