Stories by Alana Wise
Alana Wise
Politics Reporter
By Alana Wise
Senators grill officials from the sports betting and prediction markets industry
Alana Wise | May 21, 2026, 3:01 AM UTC
Senate lawmakers grilled sports betting industry officials during a hearing focused on recent cheating scandals, companies' marketing tactics and regulatory battles.

By Alana Wise
Executions nearly doubled in the U.S. last year, and soared abroadAlana Wise | May 18, 2026, 12:01 AM UTC

By Alana Wise
North America poised for light display of aurora borealisAlana Wise | May 16, 2026, 6:07 PM UTC

By Alana Wise
Passengers from virus-hit cruise ship fly home as CDC says outbreak threat is lowAlana Wise | May 9, 2026, 5:41 PM UTC

By Alana Wise
Frontier Airlines plane strikes and kills pedestrianAlana Wise | May 9, 2026, 3:04 PM UTC

Timmy the stranded whale rescued after weekslong effort
Timmy captured the hearts of whale lovers across the globe who rooted for a happy ending for the humpback.
Alana Wise | May 2, 2026, 8:51 PM UTC

Taking a look at looksmaxxing — and what parents should know
The trend among boys and young men of optimizing their physical appearance includes dangerous practices. Experts offer advice on how to talk to their sons about body image and healthy behaviors.
Alana Wise | May 1, 2026, 9:01 AM UTC

Rocky Balboa statue takes up a new home inside Philly art museum
The bronze sculpture is on display inside the Philadelphia Museum of Art as part of a new exhibition on the impact and cultural importance of statues.
Alana Wise | Apr 25, 2026, 9:26 PM UTC

House passes bill extending protections for Haitian migrants in the U.S.
Ten Republicans voted alongside Democrats, in a rebuke to the Trump administration's immigration policies. Should it pass the Senate, the White House said President Trump would veto the measure.
Alana Wise | Apr 16, 2026, 11:37 PM UTC

Law enforcement is trying to combat abusive AI. Experts say easier said than done
An Ohio man was convicted of cybercrimes involving obscene AI-generated images of women and children. But experts warn of the difficulties in going after such cases.
Alana Wise | Apr 14, 2026, 6:11 PM UTC




