From Iran to Paris weather: Alleged prediction market violations start stacking up

Prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi are quickly becoming an economic and political force, accruing multi-billion dollar valuations and drawing support from key officials in the Trump administration. But backlash to the platforms is spreading — in Washington and in state capitals — with accusations of insider trading dogging several midterm election campaigns and accompanying…

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Spot the pol!

This European royal looks onto the field before his country plays in the Round of 16. That’s Prince Sverre Magnus of Norway with Princess Ingrid Alexandra. The royal siblings attended Norway’s match against Brazil on July 5, 2026, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. ​Politics

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Trump pick for State Department drops out after drawing heat for comments about ‘white culture’

A political commentator who argued that white people are the victims of racism and need help protecting their “identity” withdrew his candidacy Tuesday for a senior diplomatic role in the State Department as Republican opposition placed his nomination in jeopardy. Jeremy Carl was nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as assistant secretary of state…

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