Prediction markets aren’t just about guessing sports games anymore. A major financial watchdog now wants to know if betting on reality shows like Survivor or talent competitions is fair game—or if it’s a form of cheating in disguise. The agency in charge claims sports betting is fine, but TV contest
More people are working remotely now than ever, and that means homes need internet that can keep up. T-Mobile’s 5G home internet skips the usual cables, technician visits, and long contracts. Instead, it turns mobile network signals into Wi-Fi using a single small device. This setup is great for peo
The gaming world just met Shion, the newest hero joining Overwatch 2. Unlike most additions that blend into the game’s background, Shion stands out right away. As the head of a family from Japan—connected to famous names like Hanzo and Genji—Shion isn’t just another robot character. It has a face th
A big-name exec from Paramount Global just switched teams. Brendon Thomas now leads revenue efforts at Radial Entertainment. His job? Find ways to make more cash from the company’s existing shows and movies. That includes selling rights, placing ads, striking deals with new partners, and expanding i
Kratom comes from a tropical tree in Southeast Asia. People chew its leaves or make tea from them. For centuries, locals used it for energy or pain relief. Today, Americans also use it, but not all products are the same. Some companies now sell kratom extracts with a compound called 7-OH. This isn’
Just one day before the World Cup opener in Mexico City, FIFA’s top leader faced questions about two problems that keep popping up every time the world’s biggest football tournament rolls around: visas and ticket prices. While stadiums prepare for massive crowds, officials admit they can’t do much w
Oscar Health, a company focused on health insurance under the Affordable Care Act, just got a boost from Barclays. The bank’s analyst upgraded its stock to “Overweight” and set a price target of $35, suggesting shares could jump another 25% soon. That’s a big deal because Oscar’s stock is already up
Federal agents took over 13 website domains recently after discovering they were fronts for an elaborate scheme. These fake companies posed as consulting firms trying to hire current or former U. S. government workers. Their real goal? To trick employees with access to sensitive information into sha
A major U. S. bank now finds itself under scrutiny after one of its top legal advisors stepped down earlier this year. Reports show Kathy Ruemmler, the former chief legal officer, resigned after documents revealed she had accepted gifts and provided legal guidance to Jeffrey Epstein years after his
Starting next year, families might get a fresh way to pay for K-12 education—and it all comes down to taxes. The Treasury Department is rolling out a new tax break called the Education Freedom Tax Credit. Instead of sending kids to the closest public school, this plan lets people donate to groups th
