Thursday, May 21, 2026

Centerpiece

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) speaks with the press after the Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation to fund Department of Homeland Security agencies including the Secret Service and Transportation Security Administration in a move to end the partial shutdown that has gripped their operations for nearly 11 weeks, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 30, 2026.

Critics Warn Kalshi and Polymarket Risk a Juul-Style Reckoning

Their advertising methods came under fire from lawmakers this week.
May 21, 2026

Caitlin Clark’s Late Scratch Sparks WNBA Injury Report Questions

The Fever said she woke up with back soreness ahead of Wednesday’s game.
May 21, 2026

Mamdani Gets 1,000 Cheap World Cup Tickets After FIFA Talks

They’re the cheapest World Cup tickets on the primary market.
May 21, 2026

NHL Playoffs Deliver Record Second-Round Ratings for ESPN, TNT

The Canadiens-Sabres series brought additional audience milestones.
May 20, 2026