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Prediction markets under pressure to crack down on rogue bettors and stop insider trading
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NEW YORK (AP) — A soldier betting on an operation to oust Venezuela's leader. Politicians gambling on their own elections. Massive bets on the president announcing a ceasefire with Iran right before he actually did.
Are prediction markets safe places for news junkies to bet on events — or dens of insider trading?
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Getting the most out of barrier-free tours for yourself or someone with a disability
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BERLIN (AP) — For people living with disabilities, barriers to tourism can range from the obvious — such as an out-of-service elevator — to the unseen, like an outing that's too long or a setting that's too loud.
As the baby boom generation ages, the travel industry is increasingly catering to older adults with ... (full story)
Michael and Susan Dell fund 'AI-native' medical center with $750 million gift to University of Texas
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NEW YORK (AP) — Billionaires Michael and Susan Dell are fueling the University of Texas at Austin's medical research ambitions with a $750 million gift that promises to improve patient care through artificial intelligence and increase health care options for the booming state capital.
The UT Dell Medical Center, announced ... (full story)
Options for Combating Retirement Insecurity
Americans are in a good position when it comes to retirement security, correct?
Consider this: The median retirement savings across all workers (ages 21 to 64) is just under $1,000 ($955), according to the National Institute on Retirement Security's "Retirement in America" report, released in February 2026 (tinyurl.co ... (full story)
Teens embrace social media and influencers for news but remain skeptical
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NEW YORK (AP) — Teenagers are more inclined than their elders to get news from nontraditional sources such as social media and influencers, heralding a generational shift in how people seek out information.
A national study by the Media Insight Project finds 36% of U.S. adults say they get news from social media at least o ... (full story)