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How computer-assisted wagering became horse racing’s insider trading | Elizabeth Banicki
Cash-strapped racetracks are selling out everyday bettors to whales who use algorithms to wager huge sums at friendlier odds. It’s a rigged system designed for the rich to get richer. As the ...World - The Guardian - 5 hours ago -
From trade acquisition to 'MVP!' How Tommy Edman became a Dodgers playoff star
Tommy Edman is one of the newest players in the Dodgers' clubhouse, but that didn't stop him from making an MVP-caliber impact against the Mets in the NLCS.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 21 -
How Two of the Rarest Horses on Earth Got Lost
The entire world’s population of Przewalski’s horses once dwindled to a mere dozen. So how did a pair named Fiona and Shrek end up in livestock auctions in the West?Top stories - The New York Times - October 23 -
British Champions Day 2024: Anmaat shock 40-1 winner of Champion Stakes – as it happened
Anmaat pulls off a huge shock to win the Champion Stakes at Ascot. The favourite Kyprios looks well as he limbers up for the first race.. Carol Vorderman has arrived for those who need help with ...World - The Guardian - October 19 -
Breeders’ Cup Arrives in California, Where Horse Racing Is Struggling
The state looms large in the sport’s history, and its tracks are stunning. But horse racing in California is going broke.Business - The New York Times - 6 hours ago -
Supreme Court allows national horse racing safety rules to stay in effect, for now
The Supreme Court is allowing national medication and anti-doping rules for horse racing to remain in effect while a court fight likely to wind up with the justices continuesSports - ABC News - 3 days ago -
How George Orwell became a dead metaphor
On the use and abuse of one of Britain’s greatest writersBusiness - Financial Times - October 19 -
The cowboy state US election battle that will matter from Kyiv to Beijing
Montana is at the heart of an expensive high-stakes fight for control of the American SenateWorld - Financial Times - October 21 -
How Cheerleading Became So Acrobatic, Dangerous and Popular
For decades, the sport has been shaped in large part by one company — and one man.Top stories - The New York Times - October 22 -
How Mary Claire Haver Became the Queen of Menopause
Dr. Mary Claire Haver has amassed a following in the millions, all on the promise that women can thrive through menopause. Not everyone is celebrating her rise.Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday -
How one engineer beat the ban on home computers in socialist Yugoslavia
In Lewis Packwood’s book Curious Video Game Machines, Voja Antonić explains how he built a console and published instructions for anyone to make their own. Very few Yugoslavians had access to ...World - The Guardian - October 24 -
Gallego and Lake trade barbs in Arizona Senate race
Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego of Arizona and Republican Kari Lake are battling for a significant Senate seat in the Grand Canyon State with early voting underway. CBS News' Elizabeth Campbell and ...Top stories - CBS News - October 16 -
Robinhood to offer trading contracts based on presidential race
Digital trading platform Robinhood will allow customers to place bets on the outcome of the presidential race through event-specific trading contracts. The new product will let customers pick ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
How Virtual Assistants Can Support and Accelerate Sales
Say goodbye to stress when you streamline sales strategy with the power of outsourcing.Business - Inc. - October 16 -
Inside the New York congressional races that could determine who controls the House
With just two weeks left until the election, Democrats and Republicans duel over a handful of key districts that could decide who controls Congress. NBC News Capitol Hill Correspondent Ali Vitali ...Politics - NBC News - October 22 -
Inside the Texas Senate race between Ted Cruz and Colin Allred
Republican Sen. Ted Cruz has found himself in a tight race with Democratic Congressman Colin Allred for Cruz's U.S. Senate seat. The race could play a major role in which party gets control of ...Top stories - CBS News - 22 hours ago -
‘A Trojan horse’: how the right is using ‘parental rights’ to fight abortion ballot measures
With 10 states set to vote on abortion-related measures, anti-abortion activists are trying to disrupt a streak of wins. A Maryland ballot measure to enshrine abortion rights in the state ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
Inside the trade that led Davante Adams to the Jets, Aaron Rodgers
Sometimes it seemed inevitable, other times impossible, but Jets GM Joe Douglas succeeded in his yearlong mission to land a playmaker.Sports - ESPN - October 19 -
Insider Says Flames Looking to Add In Surprising In-Season Trade
Talk of the Flames being sellers appears accurate as reports are the Flames want to add a center.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18 -
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How a former football standout became wrestling's next big thing
A former college football standout turned NXT champion, Trick Williams is teetering on the edge of pro wrestling superstardom.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14 -
How Jose Iglesias’ ‘OMG’ became the perfect anthem for the underdog Mets
It’s a pop hit like many others, with an ascending chorus, an addictive hook, a warm rhythmTech - ABC News - October 16 -
How Jose Iglesias’ ‘OMG’ became the perfect anthem for the underdog Mets
It’s a pop hit like many others, with an ascending chorus, an addictive hook, a warm rhythmEntertainment - ABC News - October 16 -
How Silicon Valley Billionaires Became Trump’s Biggest Donors
Elon Musk and a group of Silicon Valley allies have built a shadow campaign to put Donald Trump back in office.Top stories - The New York Times - October 18 -
How a casual dinner became karaoke night with Bruce Springsteen
How a casual dinner became karaoke night with Bruce SpringsteenTop stories - BBC News - October 18 -
How the U.S. economy became so hostile to parents — and who benefits
The financial strain felt by families is not the result of individual choices. Rather, experts told MarketWatch, it reflects an economy that isn’t adequately supporting families and may be actively ...Business - MarketWatch - October 19 -
How Liberty Media became one of the world's most valuable sports empires
As global lockdowns began in 2020, sports fans surged online and Liberty Media had a chance to realize Chairman John Malone's vision.Business - CNBC - October 20 -
How Project 2025's rightward vision became a flashpoint in this year's election
For a year, Project 2025 has endured as a persistent force in the presidential electionTop stories - ABC News - October 22 -
How Jessica Tarlov of ‘The Five’ Became a Liberal Star on Fox News
A die-hard Democrat, she is a resident dissenter on “The Five,” the most-watched show in cable news. Does she have the hardest job on television?Business - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
How battleground states became so pivotal in presidential elections
Of the 50 states, voters in just seven of them are likely to determine the next president thanks to the Electoral College. Both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris’ campaigns have spent millions on ...Politics - NBC News - 5 days ago -
The stoicism secret: how Ryan Holiday became a Silicon Valley guru
He has sold 5m books about this ancient Greek approach to life – and been feted by sports teams and CEOs. What makes this former PR man so popular?. What is it that made the former PR man turned ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago -
How New York City’s Migrant Crisis Became a Potent Campaign Issue
Across New York State, Republican and Democratic candidates are using the city’s migrant crisis to attract voters fearful of its effects on their districts.Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
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The world’s most feminist city: how Umeå in Sweden became an idyll for women
From snow-clearing to bus stops, civic furniture to football teams, women and men are considered and treated equally in this small city in Scandinavia – with the aim of making life happier for ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
How a 73-Year-Old Visionary Became the Grandfather of Football Analytics
Mike Eayrs crunched numbers before it was popular, and now the retiree is credited with sparking the N.F.L.’s interest in data science.Sports - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
Inside the Effort to Change How Seeds Grow
Much of the food we eat is grown with synthetic fertilizer, which is a huge source of climate change. But now, a seed with DNA-modified bacteria is reducing the amount of synthetic fertilizer that ...Top stories - The New York Times - October 24 -
Trump and Harris trade sharp attacks as 2024 presidential race heats up
As the race in Michigan tightens, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris delivered sharp critiques of each other, with Trump making pointed comments at a charity dinner and ...Top stories - CBS News - October 18 -
How assistant coach DeMarco helped recruit Buddy Hield to Warriors
Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield detailed how assistant coach Chris DeMarco helped recruit him to the Bay Area.Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago
