‘Software Error’ Led Hundreds of Noncitizens to Vote in NJ

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill says a DMV software error led to more than 6,000 noncitizens being registered to vote when they signed up for driver’s licenses or ID cards. Four hundred of them actually cast ballots in New Jersey elections between 2023 and 2024. The governor says there is no evidence that any elections … Read more

Why many Black Americans were rooting for Argentina to lose the World Cup | Etan Thomas

Many Black Americans were not cheering Spain’s complicated history. They were rooting against the racism, politics and silence associated with Argentina There are moments in sports when you realize people aren’t just watching the score any more. They’re watching values. They’re watching who speaks. They’re watching who stays silent. And they’re watching what those silences … Read more

The battle for Congress gets a Wall Street-style scoreboard powered by real-money bets

EXCLUSIVE: As the race for control of Congress heats up, prediction markets are emerging as an increasingly influential complement to traditional polling, offering real-time election forecasts that shift as news breaks and campaigns evolve. The launch reflects a broader shift in how elections are being tracked. Unlike traditional polls that capture voter sentiment at a … Read more

Rubio says US remains open to Iran talks but warns there ‘will be consequences’

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday that the United States remains willing to negotiate with Iran but warned there “will be consequences” if Tehran continues to violate its commitments. Speaking at the ASEAN Summit in the Philippines, hours after U.S. forces completed their 11th consecutive night of strikes against Iranian military targets, Rubio said … Read more

State of play: Dems battle for shot at crucial Arizona House seat amid GOP’s razor-thin majority

Two Democratic candidates remained locked in a battle as of early Wednesday morning to claim their party’s nomination in Arizona’s 1st Congressional District for a chance to face former NFL kicker Jay Feely. Former television news anchor Marlene Galán-Woods and former state Rep. Amish Shah, the two frontrunners, fell shy of capturing enough of the … Read more

Saudi Arabia would enrich uranium under reported deal with US

Donald Trump said to have approved agreement to help kingdom make fuel for civilian reactors, which observers fear could pave the way to a nuclear weapon Donald Trump has approved an agreement with Saudi Arabia that could provide the kingdom with uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear programme, according to news reports citing people … Read more