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Are Prediction Markets Really Just Bets in Disguise?

July 6, 2026

Utah has a clear rule about gambling: it's out. Yet some companies are finding sneaky ways to bring sports betting into the state. They call their bets "event contracts" or "derivatives" to avoid the usual rules. This trick lets them market sports wagers as investments, even though most Utahns see r

politics

A senator turns 80 – with a star’s backing

July 6, 2026

Ed Markey will blow out 80 candles this weekend, but instead of cake he’s celebrating a fresh boost from Jane Fonda. The Hollywood legend, who turned 88 in December, has spent more than 50 years mixing film reels with political protest reels. In a short clip posted online, Fonda calls Markey “the bo

health

State hate crime levels and how they affect health gaps

July 6, 2026

Researchers wanted to see if the number of hate crimes in a state could predict how healthy people feel, beyond just crime in general. They compared FBI hate crime data from 2011 to 2023 with health survey responses from over 3. 8 million adults. The results showed big differences between states – s

technology

Why pilots might soon trust AI more than their coffee

July 5, 2026

Aviation is one of the last industries holding out against AI because mistakes here aren’t forgiven. While chatbots can confidently give wrong restaurant advice, a single error in flight planning could ruin lives. Most AI systems today work by guessing answers from random internet data, which is ris

health

Couples on IVF: How Optimism, Stress and Support Shape Their Journey

July 4, 2026

IVF can feel like a rollercoaster for both partners. The study looked at 51 married couples who were in the middle of IVF treatment to see how their thoughts and feelings affect each other. The researchers asked each person about three things: how stressed they felt, how hopeful or optimistic the

finance

SoFi Stock Faces Mixed Signals as Big Investor Steps In

July 4, 2026

SoFi Technologies has seen its share price drop over 30% this year, even though the company keeps adding new members and growing its business. Many investors worry about how much the stock is worth, a slowdown in some of SoFi’s low‑cost services, and general market uncertainty. Despite this, Cathie

crime

College Students Face Armed Menace While Marketing Their Summer Gig

July 4, 2026

Three university students from Florida were left shaken after a sudden confrontation with an armed man while promoting their new car‑cleaning service. The students, two of whom are Black, had set up a door‑to‑door campaign in Gulfport to earn extra money over the summer break. They handed out flyers

politics

Trump Says His Kids Run the Money, No Legal Problems

July 4, 2026

Donald Trump told CNBC that he has no idea about his own business deals because his children handle all the money. He said that this is fine and nothing illegal. The new financial papers show he earned over $2 billion in his first year back as president. In 2025 he made about $1. 4 billion

finance

Bank of America Keeps a Positive View on Amperex Tech Shares

July 4, 2026

Amperex Technology’s stock is still seen as a good buy by Bank of America Securities, who set an expected price of HK$770. 00 for the shares. The day before this note, the stock traded at HK$675. 50, leaving a room for upside. Other analysts echo this optimism. The general consensus labels the shar

politics

Military Use in Politics Sparks Debate Among Former Top General

July 4, 2026

Former chief of the Joint Chiefs, a retired Air Force general who was dismissed by the current defense secretary, recently voiced concerns about deploying troops for domestic tasks. In a piece written with two co‑authors, he warned that such actions blur the line between military duty and political