Prediction market hype returns despite skepticism

Prediction markets are making a comeback, attracting big exchanges, brokerages, and crypto-native startups. Yet, questions remain about whether these platforms can grow into reliable, lasting sources of insight. Summary Prediction markets are back, drawing attention from exchanges, brokerages, and crypto startups. Politics, finance, and sports are all on the table as platforms like Polymarket, Kalshi,…

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Best Labor Day Mattress Sales (2025)

Buffy Peeking at some percale sheet sales? WIRED reviewer Nena Farrell really liked the long-staple Supima cotton sheets from Buffy, which are a good contender if you’re looking to stay cool at night. I also love my Buffy Breeze comforter, which is perfect for when the nights start to get a bit cooler and the…

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UK age check law seems to be hurting sites that comply, helping those that don’t

The United Kingdom recently started enforcing the Online Safety Act’s age-check rules, and The Washington Post reports that it’s already having a significant effect on web traffic. U.K. law now requires pornography websites to verify their users’ ages through means such as face scans and driver’s licenses; it also requires that online platforms prevent children…

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Putin Reinforces Local Currency Dominance in Sino-Russian Trade: Dollar a ‘Statistical Discrepancy’

Russian President Vladimir Putin stressed that most of the trade between the two countries is settled using yuan and ruble-based payments, leaving the dollar behind. He noted that Sino-Russian trade had risen by $100 billion, and they were still working to dismantle trade barriers. Putin: Local Currencies Take Control of Sino-Russian Trade, Dollar Relegated President…

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