Washington Wizards News
'A wash:' World Cup host cities in U.S. unlikely to recoup nine-figure investments
World Cup host cities across North America have shelled out hundreds of millions of dollars for security, watch parties and stadium renovations ahead of this year's tournament, which begins Thursday.…
Source: Washington Times
Jasmine Crockett says knife that killed Austin Metcalf wasn't a 'deadly weapon' due to its size
JASMINE CROCKETT on the Karmelo Anthony verdict: "Well, I would argue the size of [the knife] alone, you wouldn't even think it's a deadly weapon."
Source: Washington Times
ODNI set to release COVID origin intel
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard in coming days is expected to release declassified intelligence documents on the origin of the COVID-19 virus -- a disclosure that comes after years of…
Source: Washington Times
Two foreign nationals working at NIH laboratory charged with smuggling mpox virus into the U.S.
Two foreign nationals working for the National Institutes of Health are facing criminal charges for allegedly smuggling in mpox into the U.S.
Source: Washington Times
Countries in nuclear club look to upgrade arsenals as arms control agreements disappear
The world's nine nuclear-armed states are modernizing and upgrading their arsenals as crucial arms-control frameworks like the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty between the U.S. and Russia, known as New…
Source: Washington Times
Prosecutors paint Palisades Fire suspect as a premeditated arsonist in opening statements
Prosecutors in the federal trial of the man accused of sparking last year's deadly Palisades Fire laid out a narrative for jurors Wednesday of a premeditated arsonist who tried to cover his tracks,…
Source: Washington Times
UFC fighters say they're honored to compete in front of President Trump on card at the White House
UFC heavyweight Josh Hokit was decked out in an American flag bandana and American eagle gloves as he delivered vigorous trash talk ahead of the company's White House debut.
Source: Washington Times
Study: Many women reported wanting more information about abortion pill complications
STUDY: Many American women who underwent medication abortions said they wished they had received more information about potential complications.
Source: Washington Times
Prediction market Kalshi aims to stop insider trading
Prediction market platform Kalshi said Tuesday that it added measures, including verification of employment for certain wagers, to stop insider trading.
Source: Washington Times
Louisiana passes anti-homeless bill that gives vagrants option of treatment or jail
Louisiana's Republican-led Legislature has approved a bill that would require homeless people to seek addiction and mental health treatment or be thrown in jail.
Source: Washington Times
Bill Simmons draft prediction lays out the blueprint for a wild scenario for the Wizards
Bill Simmons draft hunch could lead the Wizards to ponder a crazy idea.
Source: Wiz of Awes
Trump vows to strike Iran again, bemoans pace of peace negotiations
President Trump on Wednesday promised to make Iran "pay the price" for slow-rolling peace negotiations with the U.S. as American forces in the Middle East launched a new round of airstrikes.
Source: Washington Times
NASA names Artemis III crew for 2027 Earth orbit test flight
NASA has announced the four-person crew for Artemis III, a test flight mission scheduled for 2027 that will conduct critical rendezvous and docking operations in Earth orbit ahead of Artemis IV, the…
Source: Washington Times
A Pentagon list overhaul puts Mormon church's Christian identity back in the spotlight
The Pentagon's revision to its list of Christian religions this week has reignited a nearly 200-year-old debate: Is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints a Christian denomination?
Source: Washington Times
Trump resists Democrats' 'extortion' effort to yank Pulte as acting DNI in battle over spy law
President Trump vowed Wednesday that he will not allow Democrats to "extort" him into removing acting Director of National Intelligence William J. Pulte in exchange for their support for reauthorizing…
Source: Washington Times
What the U.S. would face in a military operation against Cuba
A U.S. military operation against Cuba and its outdated defense equipment and badly outmatched armed forces could be simpler and more straightforward than January's high-stakes raid in Caracas to…
Source: Washington Times
Jaylen Browns comments signal the Wizards have climbed out of the basement
Jaylen Brown just openly endorsed the Wizards' rise from the bottom.
Source: Wiz of Awes
Natalie Portman, 350 people in film industry back Israeli director forced from French festival
Actress Natalie Portman has joined more than 350 prominent figures in the international film industry in signing an open letter condemning the cultural boycott of Israeli director Nadav Lapid, who…
Source: Washington Times
Sweden supplying Ukraine with next-generation jet fighter that can operate from austere locations
A Swedish jet that can take off and land on ordinary highways and be serviced on the ground with a skeleton crew is expected to become the backbone of Ukraine's air war against Russia.
Source: Washington Times
Trump blasts Platner, Democrats' Senate nominee in Maine, as 'low-level thug'
President Trump unleashed a blistering personal attack Wednesday on Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner, calling him a "low-level thug" and a "cheap, no-good person" with a criminal record unlike…
Source: Washington Times
