Economy & Markets — Archive
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Poll: 44% of Americans Say Election Betting Should Be Illegal as Prediction Markets Explode
The POLITICO Poll conducted by Public First finds a majority would not consider using prediction markets despite nearly $700 million already wagered on 2028 presidential race.
College Student Posted Videos of $410,000 in Polymarket Wins That Never Happened, WSJ Reports
Wall Street Journal investigation found George Makihara staged the betting videos to build a social media following around prediction market content.
Curaçao Uses World Cup Spotlight to Court American Investors at Kansas City Conference
The Caribbean island of roughly 158,000 people is leveraging its historic World Cup qualification to attract foreign investment in energy, logistics, and hospitality sectors.
Cuba Passes Sweeping Free-Market Reforms in Biggest Economic Shift Since Revolution
The 176 measures include private business expansion, private banking authorization and fast-food chain permits—but analysts say U.S. sanctions could render many of them ineffective.
Former Rep. Elaine Luria Reverses Stance on Congressional Stock Trading Ban in Virginia Comeback Bid
The Democrat, who once called stock trading restrictions 'bull----,' now says she will support the STOCK Act as she competes for a competitive House seat.
Sen. Slotkin to Introduce Bill Barring Presidents From Deploying Troops or Armed Federal Agents at Polling Sites
The legislation, backed by five Democratic senators from battleground states, would require congressional approval before armed forces could be sent to defend polling places.
"Something Big": Feds Reveal How Relatives of Suspects in Foiled White House UFC Plot Saw Warning Signs
Bryan Omar Roa, 24, and Tycen Proper, 19, were charged with federal crimes after authorities say family members reported concerns about online communications and weapons stockpiles.
Massachusetts Senate Candidates Trade Sharp Attacks in Fiery Debate as Incumbent Markey Skips Event
Rep. Seth Moulton and Republican John Deaton clashed over Trump, immigration and foreign aid during the Tuesday night debate that the incumbent did not attend.
House Bill Would Strip Federal Funding From Colleges With Alleged Ties to Chinese Communist Party
The Espionage Protection Act would revoke funding for intelligence programs at universities maintaining relationships with CCP-tied organizations, targeting the Confucius Institute and research partnerships.
Federal Government Asks Judge to Stop Evanston Black Reparations Program in Constitutional Challenge
The DOJ is intervening in a 2024 lawsuit against the Illinois city's program, which uses marijuana tax revenue to compensate descendants of residents who faced housing discrimination.