Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson lashed out at President Donald Trump after he said the two Democrats should be arrested for obstructing federal law enforcement operations in Chicago. The president’s comments followed reports that city officials ordered police to withhold assistance from ICE agents under attack by violent pro-migrant protesters.
Russia deepened its alliances with communist Cuba and socialist Venezuela this week, formalizing military and strategic agreements that strengthen Moscow’s foothold in the Western Hemisphere and directly challenge U.S. influence.
North Carolina’s legal sports betting industry saw a major boost in September, generating more than $12 million in tax revenue — the fifth-highest month since wagering launched in 2024. The surge was driven by the return of NFL and college football, which revived betting activity after a slower summer season.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) and Google have concluded two weeks of hearings over how to address the tech giant’s illegal monopoly in the online advertising market, marking a major moment in one of the most significant antitrust battles in decades. The case, held in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, follows an April ruling by Judge Leonie M. Brinkema that found Google had unlawfully monopolized publisher tools and ad transaction software.
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, xAI, has raised $20 billion in a major funding round led by chipmaking giant Nvidia, solidifying the company’s position as one of the fastest-growing players in the AI sector. The deal combines $7.5 billion in equity and up to $12.5 billion in debt through a special purpose vehicle (SPV) that will allow xAI to acquire and rent Nvidia processors for five years.
