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Washington, D.C. —  With just hours remaining before a potential government shutdown, congressional leaders from both parties convened late Monday night in a high-stakes attempt to reach a compromise on a continuing resolution to fund the federal government. At the center of the impasse is an unexpected point of contention: a cultural provision introduced by Republican lawmakers that would prohibit Spanish-language performers from headlining future Super Bowl halftime shows.

AUSTIN, TX — The Texas state legislature voted late Thursday to approve House Bill 2474, a controversial measure that would award an automatic 21 points to the University of Texas Longhorns at the start of every football game. The bill now proceeds to Governor Greg Abbott, who is widely expected to sign it into law.

Washington, D.C. — In the wake of viral video footage sparking allegations that President Donald Trump engaged in cheating during a recent golf outing at his Turnberry resort in Scotland, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has firmly defended the president’s golfing conduct.

Washington - U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon issued a heartfelt statement today following the death of wrestling legend Hulk Hogan, describing the pop culture icon as a “positive role model for young boys and girls” and highlighting his unexpected but meaningful contributions to the field of education.

McMahon, who previously served as the CEO of WWE before joining public service, reflected on Hogan’s influence beyond the wrestling ring.

Cooperstown, NY — The National Baseball Hall of Fame has quietly removed online biographies of several legendary Black players, including Jackie Robinson, Hank Aaron, and Willie Mays, from its official website. Critics say the decision came after mounting pressure from the Trump administration — a charge both the Hall and White House have declined to address directly.

Mar a Lago - President Donald Trump’s personal physician, Dr. Vincent Boombatz, MD, FACS, has confirmed that a urinary catheter was inserted at Trump’s own request—specifically so he could play a full 18 holes of golf without pausing for restroom breaks.

Buga, Colombia — What was first hailed as a possible extraterrestrial encounter may now have a down-to-earth explanation. A mysterious metallic sphere discovered in the outskirts of Buga has sparked intense speculation in recent weeks, with theories ranging from a crashed satellite to a visitor from beyond the stars. But a new theory, proposed by an Italian researcher, is turning heads—and raising eyebrows.

Baltimore, MD - In a year already brimming with surprises, the thoroughbred racehorse "Journalism" galloped into the history books today by capturing the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course. The victory marks the second jewel in the coveted Triple Crown, following Journalism’s thrilling win at the Kentucky Derby earlier this month.

Columbia, SC - President Donald Trump has threatened to revoke Limestone University’s tax-exempt status after the institution refused to remove a transgender athlete from its women’s varsity rugby team, according to sources familiar with the matter. The warning marks the latest escalation in the administration’s efforts to influence campus policies, mirroring recent confrontations with Harvard University over federal funding and institutional autonomy.

New York - Major League Baseball (MLB) has quietly removed a digital commemoration of Jackie Robinson from its official website following what sources say was direct pressure from former President Donald Trump and his political allies.