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Poll Finds 60% Americans Oppose Election Betting
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60% of Americans oppose election betting on prediction markets, a Reuters/Ipsos poll finds, even as CBS adds Kalshi odds to midterm TV coverage.
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Mark Penn: Talarico's "Super Odd" Disappearance From The Campaign Trail "Is A Loss Of Momentum"
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RCP Polling Minute: What Are the Odds Democrats Take the House AND Senate?
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Dollar Near 18-Month High Before US Inflation Data
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Dollar index near 102 holds close to an 18-month high ahead of Wednesday CPI; Fed hold odds near 82% as Brent falls 1.4% on Trump energy ceasefire claim.
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Cyberattack Turns Hundreds Of Grocery Coolers Into Saunas As Military Stores’ Meltdown Remains A Mystery
Dylan Kresak · 3 min · 3h
Knicks, Timberwolves Expected in Preseason Matchup
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The Knicks are evaluating their final roster spots, with veteran hopefuls Ochai Agbaji, Drew Eubanks and Tony Bradley appearing to face long odds, while Minnesota is testing its starting group and how to stagger its key creators with the reserves. In their preseason matchup, the teams will also look to build chemistry and test defensive matchups, with one preview favoring New York at home.
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Purdy Tops MVP Odds, 49ers Reach 5-0
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Brock Purdy moved ahead of Josh Allen as the betting favorite for NFL MVP after leading the 49ers to a 32-29 comeback win over Seattle and a 5-0 start. Though Purdy had a relatively modest game by his early-season standards, his overall production and San Francisco’s unbeaten record have strengthened his candidacy, while Allen still has a chance to respond.
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Kalshi reportedly probes bets on press secretary pick
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Kalshi is investigating several unusually timed bets on Katie Zacharia, whose odds of becoming President Donald Trump’s White House press secretary had been about 1% before his announcement. The wagers, placed shortly before the news emerged, could pay out thousands of dollars and have renewed concerns about people using nonpublic information in prediction markets.
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Carney Reported Leading Nobel Peace Prize Betting Odds
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— Sep 29, 2026
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Nicole Hardy
Betting markets picking Carney early feels off when so many diplomats and activists have clearer records on ending conflicts.
Steelers-Browns Touchdown Odds Spotlight Warren, Judkins
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— Sep 30, 2026
Fantasy analysts highlight Quinshon Judkins’ receiving potential, while betting previews favor Steelers running back Jaylen Warren to score against Cleveland, though they caution his odds reflect his heavy workload and Pittsburgh’s limited offense. Another preview also lists Judkins among the touchdown-scorer options in the matchup.
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Disease starts decades early so your strategy should too
Attia argues the Four Horsemen build silently for 20 to 30 years, so the winning move is training healthspan—fitness, strength, sleep, and relationships—long before any diagnosis.
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Standard Chartered Expects ECB December Rate Hike
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— Oct 2, 2026
Standard Chartered reverses its pause call and now expects a December ECB hike of 25bp to 2.75%, citing hotter energy-driven inflation and resilient activity; markets price ~65% odds.
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Nicole Hardy
Standard Chartered changing its mind on the pause shows how fast the inflation outlook can shift with new data.
Rams Lead Crowded Super Bowl Contender Field
Sports
— Oct 5, 2026
Week 5 NFL betting markets spotlight Puka Nacua’s receiving props and Blake Corum’s rushing line for Rams-Bills, while the Rams have moved atop Super Bowl odds amid an unusually crowded field of contenders. Other notable storylines include the Bears opening as road favorites at Green Bay and a slate of bold predictions for the week’s games.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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White Sox Take Early Lead in ALDS Game 3
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— Oct 4, 2026
MLB betting coverage focuses on player-prop prices: Chris Sale’s outing against the Dodgers, plus odds-shopping boards highlighting potential value in hitter and strikeout markets. One analysis flags several hitter unders as potentially favorable, while another recommends comparing sportsbook prices and notes an expert’s pick of Drew Rasmussen over 6.5 strikeouts.
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Lula signs order banning online betting in Brazil
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— Sep 25, 2026
Lula signed a September 25, 2026 order banning online fixed-odds betting and casinos in Brazil effective immediately, with withdrawals only until October 5 and platforms offline from October 6.
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Priya Raman
Users only have until October 5 to pull out funds, which seems too short for most people.
LSU Rolls Past McNeese State 63-14
Sports
— Sep 28, 2026
After beating Texas A&M 35-6, LSU improved its College Football Playoff outlook, with FanDuel listing the Tigers at -115 to reach the 12-team field. The Tigers are also +1600 to win the national championship, among the strongest odds nationally and third-best in the SEC, though ranked tests remain ahead.
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Little-Known Green Law Becoming Thorn In Side Of Businesses
Jack McGeever · 3 min · 3h
Bears win boosts Caleb Williams MVP odds after record Week 1 scoring
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— Sep 17, 2026
BetMGM prop odds move for Tony Pollard, Jacoby Brissett, and Rhamondre Stevenson shape early-season betting markets, while prediction markets evaluate the Los Angeles versus Denver game and related settlement rules. Chicago’s Week 1 offensive surge under Ben Johnson has boosted Bears scoring and Caleb Williams’ MVP chatter, fueling shifts in futures and Week 2 expectations.
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Marcus Bell
The new offensive scheme under Johnson is already paying off big for Chicago but one week won't decide if Williams stays in the conversation.
Toy Story vs Shrek
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The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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Weak Jobs Report Dents October Fed Hike Odds
Finance
— Sep 29, 2026
After September’s rate hike, Fed Vice Chair John Williams said officials can wait for more data before acting, weakening market expectations for an October increase while leaving another hike later this year possible. Inflation remains above the Fed’s target, and other officials warned that persistent price pressures may require further tightening, though a milder-than-expected August core inflation reading bolstered the case for holding rates steady in October.
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Janney Honors Missing Nancy Guthrie at Emmys
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— Sep 15, 2026
Allison Janney overcame 2 percent odds to win her eighth Emmy, then said she thinks about missing Nancy Guthrie every day. Savannah Guthrie said she was touched and needs help.
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Senate Advances College Sports Bill 74-24
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— Sep 14, 2026
The Protect College Sports Act is advancing in the Senate as supporters push to establish federal guardrails for college athletics, covering student compensation, scholarships, medical coverage and the transfer portal, while aiming to replace a patchwork of state laws. Backed by prominent coaches and bipartisan sponsors, the bill faces unclear odds to secure 60 votes and a timely floor vote before the recess, with a large lobbying push on both sides.
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Nike’s S&P 100 exit fuels speculation over possible Dow removal
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— Sep 17, 2026
Nike faces renewed risk of being dropped from the Dow Jones Industrial Average as it exits the S&P 100, with its price-weighted weight at about 0.4% and a share price near $36 making it the smallest Dow component and underperforming the market; analysts say removal odds are rising amid weak sales, slowing innovation, and fierce competition, though the Dow has no fixed removal rule and historically the lowest-weighted stock is often targeted.
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Kids' meltdowns mean an unintegrated brain, not bad character
Siegel and Bryson argue that tantrums and defiance come from brain parts that have not yet linked up, so parents should build those links by connecting before they correct.
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LeBron James Joins 76ers, Elevating 2027 Title Hopes
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— Sep 18, 2026
The Philadelphia 76ers' title odds have risen after trading for Jaylen Brown and signing LeBron James, with observers suggesting LeBron could elevate Embiid's health and consistency, while trade talk persists about Embiid's value to teams like the Clippers. Separately, a new NBA Elo forecast uses dual regular-season and playoff ratings to project outcomes for 2026-27, and recent playoff narratives show Embiid delivering explosive scoring while the Knicks' hustle dictated the series results.
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Supercomputer Projects Josh Allen as 2026 MVP Favorite
Sports
— Sep 16, 2026
A CSB supercomputer projection puts Josh Allen as the presumptive 2026 NFL MVP favorite at 19.3%, ahead of Lamar Jackson and Joe Burrow. Week 2 previews highlight Chiefs dealing with key injuries while leaning on a run-heavy approach, Kenneth Walker as a high-ceiling fantasy RB, Cincinnati’s defense showing improved form, and ongoing narratives around Deshaun Watson’s betting odds and Kyler Murray’s concussion status alongside Ja’Marr Chase’s knee recovery.
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NHC Lowers Odds for Atlantic System
Weather
— Sep 14, 2026
The National Hurricane Center is tracking a trough east of Bermuda with development chances for a central Atlantic system fluctuating between 10% and 40% over the next week as it moves west-northwest, with forecasters noting conditions could become more conducive for gradual development. NOAA’s seasonal outlook remains for below-average hurricane activity (7–13 named storms and 2–6 hurricanes), even as multiple tropical storms—Arthur, Bertha, Cristobal, Dolly, Edouard—have formed and Fay remains the next name on the list.
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100-Win Dodgers Begin World Series Three-Peat Bid
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— Sep 27, 2026
The Dodgers enter the playoffs after a 100-win season, seeking a third straight World Series title, with oddsmakers favoring them despite the historical trend that has made a title elusive for 100-win teams. They will face the Braves or Phillies in the NLDS, while the Phillies’ late-season struggles and pitching concerns could shape the matchup.
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Senate Dems Introduce Sweeping Election Reform Bill Facing Steep Odds
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— Mar 18, 2021
U.S. Senate Democrats on Wednesday introduced a sweeping election reform bill, a top priority for the party that cleared the House of Representatives earlier this month but faces steep odds in the upper chamber. Like…
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Democrat Senator Ed Markey Goes Fishing For DEI Interns
Nicole Silverio · 2 min · 4h
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