US judge halts Trump's $1.8bn 'anti-weaponisation' fund
In a two-page order on Friday, the judge barred the justice department from taking any steps to stand up or operate the fund.source
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Why Fifa is being investigated over World Cup ticket prices
Fifa is under investigation over its ticket pricing ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The attorneys general of New York and New Jersey are investigating the association over allegations of “artificially inflating prices” and “misleading fans” over the sale of tickets. Fans have reportedly been “misled” about the location of seats, including through the creation […]
Explore MoreWatch: Moment 14-year-old wins US national spelling bee
A teenager from California has won the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee, following three days of competition at Washington’s Constitution Hall. Shrey Parikh went head to head with Ishaan Gupta, a 12-year-old, in the final round. The pair had to spell as many words as they could in 90 seconds. Shrey correctly spelled 32 words […]
Explore MoreJill Biden says she thought husband was having a stroke during 2024 debate
The former US first lady told CBS News that she was frightened by Joe Biden’s performance against Donald Trump.source
Explore MoreEx-US government official arrested after $40m in gold bars found in home
Agents also found about $2m in cash and 35 luxury watches in the home of David Rush, who court filings say had top secret clearance.source
Explore MoreBlue Origin rocket explodes into huge ball of flame on Florida launch pad
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said on X: “Spaceflight is unforgiving, and developing new heavy-lift launch capability is extraordinarily difficult. We will work with our partners to support a thorough investigation of this anomaly, assess near-term mission impacts, and get back to launching rockets.” source
Explore MoreNew York mayor wears Arsenal kurta during Eid prayers
Mamdani, elected New York’s mayor in November, has also spoken out about Fifa’s use of dynamic pricing for 2026 World Cup tickets. He recently announced a lottery for 1,000 New York residents to win the chance to purchase $50 (£37.30) tournament tickets. The 50,000-person daily limit for entering the lottery was reached within three minutes […]
Explore MoreSecond death confirmed after blast in Washington state, and no survivors expected
Nine people remain missing at the site of Washington state’s worst industrial accident in modern history.source
Explore MoreWatch: Community gathers as workers remain missing after chemical blast
At least one person has been killed and nine others are still missing after a major chemical explosion at a paper mill in Washington, authorities said. A further nine people have been injured in the spill, including eight employees and one firefighter, the Longview Fire Department said Tuesday evening, adding that the tank remains unstable. […]
Explore MoreUS justice department launches criminal investigation into Trump accuser E Jean Carroll
The case centres on whether the former columnist lied about the funding she received for her civil lawsuit against the US president.source
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