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President Trump pushes lawmakers on legislation as ‘Protect College Sports Act’ hangs on by a thread
President Donald Trump is pressing lawmakers to advance the Protect College Sports Act, a proposed federal measure aimed at regulating college athletics contracts. The legislation faces an uncertain path after negotiations involving major conferences and senators reached an apparent impasse, making its prospects significant for the future governance of college sport. The effort has involved…
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On This Day in 1993, Alan Jackson Hit No. 1 With Country Music’s Definitive Summer Anthem—Written on His Tour Bus
On 30 July 1993, Alan Jackson’s “Chattahoochee” reached number one on the US Hot Country Songs chart, where it remained for four weeks. The song became one of Jackson’s defining hits and later won CMA awards for Song and Single of the Year, reflecting its enduring popularity as a coming-of-age anthem. Although named after the…
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White House looks to reopen refineries
The article text was unavailable because access to the page was denied, so its contents cannot be summarised reliably. The title indicates that the White House may be exploring reopening oil refineries, a move that could affect fuel supply, energy prices and industrial policy. No further details, figures, timing or policy rationale were provided in…
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ABC accuses FCC of ‘retaliation’ as federal agency threatens to revoke Disney’s broadcasting licenses
ABC has filed a strongly worded response with the Federal Communications Commission opposing petitions that could affect the renewal of Disney’s broadcasting licences. The network argues that the review amounts to retaliation by the Trump administration, raising questions about regulatory independence and the relationship between political power and broadcast oversight. The dispute concerns FCC petitions…
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Mayors allowed to keep share of taxes collected in their area as part of Burnham’s devolution revolution
English mayors would be allowed to retain a share of income tax and business rates raised locally under Andy Burnham’s proposed devolution reforms. The policy is intended to give regional leaders a stronger financial incentive to grow their economies and more resources for transport, housing and job creation, reducing reliance on decisions made in Westminster.…
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Beshear: McConnell ‘ruining’ his legacy
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said Senator Mitch McConnell was damaging his legacy by remaining absent from public view while questions persisted about his health and ability to serve. Beshear argued that McConnell owed Kentuckians a direct account of his condition or should resign, framing the issue as one of public accountability rather than political record…
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Hospital worker who was trying for baby via IVF with wife is mowed down by driver while on his lunchtime stroll
A hospital employee was killed in Riverside, California, after being struck by a driver who fled from police near Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center. The death has prompted an ongoing search for the driver and has devastated the victim’s family, who had reportedly been trying to have a child through IVF. Police said officers approached…
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Cornyn, Tillis become fighting faces of quiet Republican concerns over Blanche
Republican senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis have become the public faces of wider, quieter concerns within their party over Todd Blanche’s nomination as US attorney general. Their resistance matters because Republican support in the Senate Judiciary Committee is tight enough for either senator to delay or block the nomination’s progress. Both senators want written…
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The Odyssey Extends Sold-Out IMAX 70mm Run by One Month
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has extended its sold-out IMAX 70mm screenings by a month, with the run now continuing until 16 September. The extension reflects unusually strong demand for the premium format and reinforces the film’s commercial momentum shortly after release. The film is the first made entirely using IMAX cameras, maintaining the larger aspect…