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Greed meets greed: DraftKings to close its Wrigley Field sportsbook at the end of May over Illinois tax
After just two years, DraftKings announced it was closing its Wrigley Field sportsbook May 31. DraftKings threw Illinois' sports gambling tax structure under the bus in a statement published in the Chicago Tribune.The Illinois "tax structure" that DraftKings references in its Chicago Tribune statement is a 25-cent tax on the first 20 million internet-based bets annually, then 50 cents thereafter, which went into effect on July 1, 2025.OBVIOUSLY, THE ILLINOIS GOVERNMENT IS GOING TO RUIN SPORTS BE...
Alex Murdaugh sues court clerk after murder conviction overturned over jury tampering accusations
Alex Murdaugh, a disgraced lawyer whose double-murder conviction was overturned, has filed a lawsuit alleging his civil rights were violated when court clerk Rebecca "Becky" Hill tampered with the jury at his trial.The 17-page lawsuit was filed in federal court in Columbia, S.C., on Monday morning."Neither Mr. Murdaugh nor his counsel knew at the time of trial that Ms. Hill—the elected Clerk of Court for Colleton County, the officer of the court charged as the primary caretaker of the jury—had s...
Reds vs. Phillies betting preview: Why Cincinnati is the play despite their 4-12 skid over 16 games
It was a good sports weekend with some entertaining baseball games, Game 7 in the NBA Playoffs, a wild hockey game that saw 11 goals and the PGA Championship. I still find golf a bit hard to watch if I don't have a bet on something active, but seeing the leader board bunched up as much as it was made this kind of neat. This week we have the start of a ton of new baseball series, the Conference Finals for the NBA and NHL and another golf tournament looming. Tonight, we take on the Reds and Philli...
Inside Britain's leadership crisis as Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces calls to step down
The United Kingdom has had six leaders in less than 10 years, and it could be headed for a seventh as British Prime Minister Kier Starmer faces growing pressure to step down. CBS News' Inaya Folarin Iman explains how the political crisis began with Brexit, Britain's break from the European Union.
Arsenal vs Burnley LIVE: Premier League match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction
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Amazon recall text scam comes with red flags
An unexpected recall text message pops up on your phone. It mentions a familiar company like Amazon, a specific order and a possible safety issue. As a result, it is meant to grab your attention fast.In the text we received, the message claims that an item from a February 2026 order has been recalled. Next, it tells you to stop using it and click a link for a refund. It also signs off as "Amazon Account Support Team."It looks convincing, yes. But when you look a little closer, the red flags star...
ICE arrests released illegal alien accused of killing daughter, 9, in Arizona rollover crash
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested an illegal immigrant mother who allegedly drove a car involved in an Arizona rollover crash that killed her 9-year-old daughter and injured three other children, Fox News Digital has learned.Police suspected that Mexican national Brenda Liliana Rivera-Estrada, 30, was impaired during the April 12 crash that ejected her daughter from a vehicle and injured two boys, 11 and 3, and a baby girl, 1. Her daughter reportedly was sharing a seatbelt...
Janse van Rensburg England call-up not right, says Care
Janse van Rensburg England call-up not right, says CareImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Janse van Rensburg's powerful running and hard tackling has made him a fan favourite at BristolPublished8 minutes agoFormer England scrum-half Danny Care has criticised the selection of South Africa-born Benhard Janse van Rensburg in the England training squad for this summer's Tests.Janse van Rensburg made a 20-minute appearance for South Africa's under-20s in 2016, but was cleared to play for Englan...
Indian rupee hits new record low against UAE dirham as remittance boom gets bigger
Dubai: The Indian rupee has fallen to its weakest level ever against the UAE dirham, pushing remittance values sharply higher for millions of Indian expatriates in the Gulf while raising concerns over inflation, rising import costs and prolonged pressure on India’s economy.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The rupee weakened to around Rs96.34 against the US dollar on Monday, taking the UAE dirham — which is pegged to the US currency — above Rs26....
Chaotic teen brawl goes viral after teen terror prompts US Attorney Pirro's plan to prosecute parents
A massive brawl between young people inside a Chipotle restaurant in Washington, D.C.'s Navy Yard neighborhood has gone viral just days after U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro vowed to crack down on the parents of lawbreaking juveniles.In the shocking video of the fight, which Metro D.C. police say occurred Saturday night around 8:40 p.m., about eight adolescents can be seen throwing punches and hurling restaurant furniture at one another as innocent bystanders huddle for safety in the corner of the r...
Trump sends big guns to Greenland to plot bold new military plan as he ramps up takeover dream
Trump sends big guns to Greenland to plot bold new military plan as he ramps up takeover dreamPolitics is fast. We're faster. Sign up to the DC Insider newsletter for a front-row seat to Washington... and unlock 3 FREE months of DailyMail+ HERE By JON MICHAEL RAASCH, WHITE HOUSE CORRESPONDENT Published: 17:20, 18 May 2026 | Updated: 17:20, 18 May 2026 e-mail View comments
The red-state winners in the climb to become America’s next economic powerhouse
A corporate exodus is reshaping America’s business landscape — and deep-blue states are paying the price.The stakes go far beyond bragging rights. Corporate headquarters bring high-paying jobs, investment and tax revenue; they also boost local economies and political influence.According to a report by CBRE, one of the nation’s largest commercial real estate brokerage firms, 725 companies relocated their headquarters between 2018 and 2025. And the trend was clear — businesses increasingly left hi...
WOW Resorts marks a major milestone for JW Marriott Marjan Island Resort & Residences
Dubai: WOW Resorts today hosted a signing ceremony at The St. Regis Downtown Dubai, Business Bay, marking a major milestone for the JW Marriott Al Marjan Island Resort & JW Marriott Residences Al Marjan Island, the first JW Marriott-branded residential property in the GCC, located on Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah.WOW Resorts has engaged China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), one of the world’s leading international construction and engineering groups, for the construction of the project. W...
Interpol dismantles cyber fraud networks targeting 4,000 victims in 13 Arab states
Dubai: Interpol announced on Monday that a large-scale cybercrime operation across the Middle East and North Africa led to identifying nearly 4,000 victims and hundreds of suspects linked to online fraud networks operating across 13 Arab countries.The operation, codenamed “Rameses”, was carried out between October 2025 and February 2026 and aimed to dismantle cybercrime infrastructure and identify individuals involved in online fraud schemes that caused significant financial losses across the re...
Tribute to 'fearless' soldier who died after fall from horse at royal show
Tribute to 'fearless' soldier who died after fall from horse at royal show19 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAmy WalkerMinistry of DefenceCiara Sullivan was described as an "outstanding soldier" by her commanding officerA soldier who died after falling from her horse following a display at the Royal Windsor Horse Show has been named as Lance Bombardier Ciara Sullivan.The 24-year-old, who was part of the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery, fell shortly after 19:00 BST while leaving...
4 dead, 8 hurt as gunman opens fire in southern Turkey: reports
Four people were killed and another eight wounded when a gunman opened fire near the southern Turkish city of Mersin on Monday, the DHA and IHA news agencies reported. At least two people were killed when the assailant opened fire inside a restaurant with the two others killed elsewhere and the assailant fleeing in a car, DHA said.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The shooting struck north of Tarsus, about 40 kilometres (25 miles) northeast of Me...
FTSE 100 up amid calmer bonds but oil rises again
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A new Ireland is an alternative to a Reform-led UK – Stormont Opposition
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King hosts Irish president at Buckingham Palace
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Dubai Police bring innovative security tech to ISNR 2026
Dubai: The General Command of Dubai Police will participate on Tuesday in the ninth edition of the International Exhibition for National Security and Risk Prevention (ISNR 2026), taking place until May 21 at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi.The major security exhibition brings together eight specialised sectors covering security, safety, firefighting, cybersecurity, student innovations, and advanced technologies linked to emergency operations management.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gu...