Senators Move to Bench Sports Betting Ads Aimed at Kids
A bipartisan Senate bill would bar targeted sports‑betting ads to anyone under 18 on major social platforms and give the FTC new enforcement powers. Supporters point to research showing high youth exposure to gambling content online.
International Square On The Ropes As Tishman’s $450 Million Loan Heads To Special Servicer
Tishman Speyer has sent the $450M loan on International Square to a special servicer ahead of its August maturity, highlighting refinancing strain in D.C.’s office market. The move follows years of slipping cash flow at the three‑tower complex.
India Sends Safety Sleuths To Seattle As Boeing Fuel Switch Faces Heat
Indian officials will travel to Boeing's Seattle lab in June to observe tests on a fuel‑control module removed from an Air India 787, deepening scrutiny of the Dreamliner's fuel‑cutoff switches. The work comes as investigators ready a final AAIB report.
Gaza Flotilla Showdown: Israeli Navy Grabs Andros Off Cyprus Coast
The Israeli navy boarded the Andros and cut the convoy’s livestream as organizers said dozens of Global Sumud vessels were stopped in international waters. International ministers have condemned the raids.
Granbury’s Brian Birdwell Gets D.C. Green Light for Pentagon Power Post
Brian Birdwell was confirmed 46-43 to an assistant secretary of defense role, returning to the Pentagon where he was injured on 9/11. His move leaves Texas Senate District 22 headed to a November contest.












