Under pressure from federal and state lawmakers, Kalshi promised to ratchet up scrutiny of athletes and politicians who trade on their own contests. “All markets have bad actors,” a lawyer for the prediction market operator wrote. “We believe that staying ahead of bad actors means developing new technology and policies.” ...
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Israel says it will seize parts of southern Lebanon as ‘defensive buffer’Israel says it will seize parts of southern Lebanon as ‘defensive buffer’
Hopes of de-escalation dim as Israeli PM also vows to keep striking Iran, even as Trump talks up deal hopes Middle East crisis – live updates Israel said on Tuesday it would seize parts of southern Lebanon to create what it called a “defensive buffer”, while Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to ...
Solar is Southeast Asia’s cheapest buffer against future shocksSolar is Southeast Asia’s cheapest buffer against future shocks
Southeast Asian countries’ planned expansion of gas power could increase the cost of generating electricity to $109 billion by 2030 based on future price projections — more than double the cost of generating the same amount of electricity with solar, according to analysis by energy think tank Ember. Gas generation ...
US grid grows more vulnerable to cyberattacksUS grid grows more vulnerable to cyberattacks
The US electricity grid is increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks, a senior US energy official told Semafor. As the grid expands to keep up with the AI race, “you have a growing surface of attack on which our adversaries can target us,” said Alexander Fitzsimmons, the Acting Undersecretary of Energy. “The ...
Schumer indicates Democratic openness to Republicans’ DHS dealSchumer indicates Democratic openness to Republicans’ DHS deal
The News Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has indicated to colleagues that he sees a potential deal to reopen the Department of Homeland Security this week — but is still seeking more concessions, according to two people briefed on the conversations. The New York Democrat and his 47-member caucus are ...
Why going to an HBCU might be better for Black students’ healthWhy going to an HBCU might be better for Black students’ health
A study found correlation between the environment and long-term wellness in sample of 1,978 who attended college between 1940-80 Attending a historically Black college or university (HBCU) as a young adult may be linked with better later-life cognitive outcomes for Black Americans, according to a recent study. The authors sampled ...
‘I’d smoke Biscoff if I could’: how a little Belgian biscuit became a social media sensation‘I’d smoke Biscoff if I could’: how a little Belgian biscuit became a social media sensation
Biscoff-based recipes are breaking the internet – everything from cheesecakes and milkshakes to prawn dishes and salads. A few traditionalists are even enjoying the biscuits on their own. What’s behind this sweet success story? Around 15 years ago, Ashley Markle was admitted into a secret world, introduced to the treasures ...
Do we really need eight hours sleep a night – and what happens if we don’t get it?Do we really need eight hours sleep a night – and what happens if we don’t get it?
We’re told that sleep is a superpower, making us smarter, healthier and happier. But how much is enough? And is insomnia as bad for us as we think? ‘Once, after I did a presentation, someone came up to me and said, ‘I don’t get eight hours of sleep a night. ...
This Company Is Secretly Turning Your Zoom Meetings into AI PodcastsThis Company Is Secretly Turning Your Zoom Meetings into AI Podcasts
WebinarTV, a company that bills itself as “a search engine for the best webinars,” is secretly scanning the internet for Zoom meeting links, recording the calls, and turning them into AI-generated podcasts for profit. In some cases, people only found out that their Zoom calls were recorded once WebinarTV reached ...
A Top Google Search Result for Claude Plugins Was Planted by HackersA Top Google Search Result for Claude Plugins Was Planted by Hackers
A top result on Google for people searching for Claude plugins sent users to a site that recently contained malicious code in an apparent attempt to steal their credentials. The news shows how the explosion of interest in generative AI tools is giving hackers new ways to attack users. The ...