Kalshi has identified and referred 32 potential insider traders to the CFTC in a recent reporting period. This action highlights ongoing scrutiny in trading practices.
Kalshi has identified and referred 32 individuals to the CFTC as potential insider traders. This referral occurred in the three months leading up to June 2026.
The White House has confirmed plans to spend nearly $1 billion on construction projects, which have attracted controversy. The administration has defended the spending amid public scrutiny.
Senator Tim Scott has endorsed Senator Darline Graham in her bid for the South Carolina Senate seat in the upcoming Republican primary runoff. The runoff, taking place on August 25, will see Graham facing Representative Ralph Norman.
Nancy Wyman, the former Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut, has passed away at the age of 80. Governor Ned Lamont confirmed her death and ordered flags to be lowered in her honor. Wyman had a distinguished political career, advocating for healthcare access and serving in various roles including state comptroller and lieutenant governor.
The JCB Hydromax has set a new land speed record for hydrogen-powered cars at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah on August 12, 2026. This record comes as JCB, a UK-based manufacturer, has developed its own hydrogen combustion engine after finding fuel cells unsuitable for practical use.
Heidi Beirich, a former official at the Southern Poverty Law Center, has been charged with fraud for allegedly misusing donor funds to pay informants in extremist groups. The charges include conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering, with claims that over $4.1 million was funneled to these informants from 2007 to 2023. Both Beirich and the SPLC deny the allegations.
ICE is set to invest up to $20 million in electrified gloves designed to deliver electric shocks for compliance purposes. The plan was announced by the Department of Homeland Security, with devices expected to be delivered by March 2027.
Projections for the 2027 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) have been updated based on a recent inflation report. The official announcement of the COLA is anticipated in the coming months, with indications that it may be one of the largest in years.
A pet goose named Goosey helped alert the Gerber family in Fort Bend County, Texas, to a barn fire on August 4. The goose's repeated squawking drew attention to the blaze, allowing the family to take action.
An ICE agent in Virginia reportedly drew his weapon on a woman, claiming she tried to run him over, which she disputes. This incident highlights ongoing tensions between federal agents and drivers.
Drone footage from last Friday reveals cownose rays swimming off the coast of Southampton, Long Island. This species is known to visit the area during warmer months and can have wing spans of up to 3 feet.
A Washington resident, Paul Child, helped police identify Aaron Forrest Farinacci as a suspected wildfire arsonist after witnessing suspicious behavior near railroad tracks. The Old Trails Fire, attributed to Farinacci, has caused significant damage since it began on August 1. Farinacci faces multiple arson charges and was arrested two days after the initial identification.
Paramount's board has approved a plan to move its headquarters from Hollywood, which was proposed by David Ellison. This decision is aimed at reducing expenses for the company.
Two recent cargo theft incidents in California have raised concerns among experts about the aggressive tactics used by criminal organizations to steal AI hardware. The thefts underscore a growing trend in targeting equipment for data centers.
Silicon Valley is advancing neurotechnology aimed at tracking brain activity. This development raises potential privacy issues regarding the monitoring of individual thoughts.
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