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Feds eye betting patterns with Rozier's play in '23

Federal prosecutors are investigating unusual betting patterns surrounding the 2023 play of then-Hornets guard Terry Rozier, who has not been accused of wrongdoing.

ESPN - 1h

Mistral Small 3 brings open-source AI to the masses — smaller, faster and cheaper

French AI startup Mistral unveils a breakthrough 24B parameter language model that matches the performance of models three times its size, challenging tech giants with faster speeds and lower ...

VentureBeat - 5h

Why Americans still can’t get cheaper mortgages, car loans or card balances after three Fed rate cuts

‘This is one of the worst rate-cutting cycles ever for consumers,’ says one expert

MarketWatch - 7h

7 software stocks that could benefit as AI gets cheaper to run

Microsoft and Salesforce could see greater adoption of their AI offerings if they pass cost savings on to customers. And Snowflake could benefit from a rise in database queries as AI proliferates.

MarketWatch - 2d

Global hotel chains bet on cheaper end of market as Chinese economy slows

Hyatt, IHG and Radisson are expanding in China but shifting focus to more cost-conscious travellers

Financial Times - 2d

DeepSeek-R1 is a boon for enterprises — making AI apps cheaper, easier to build, and more innovative

AI labs might be in panic mode, but enterprises are here to reap the rewards of the effects caused by DeepSeek R1.

VentureBeat - 3d

Nvidia drops 17% as China's cheaper AI model DeepSeek sparks global tech sell-off

DeepSeek launched a free, open-source large language model in late December, claiming it was developed in just two months at a cost of under $6 million.

CNBC - 3d

Target is ending its diversity goals

Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

CBS News - 5d

OpenAI Stargate is a $500B bet: America’s AI Manhattan Project or costly dead end?

OpenAI, Oracle, Softbank and MGX are investing a record amount in new AI infrastructure even as China's DeepSeek outperforms on cost.

VentureBeat - Jan. 22

Two bets to make for the Australian Open men's semifinals

Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner are on a collision course at the Australian Open. Pamela Maldonado recommends a bet to make in each of their semifinal matchups.

ESPN - Jan. 22

Brian Schottenheimer is the new betting favorite to coach the Cowboys

The on-again, off-again DraftKings odds are on, again.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 20

EMU hoops games flagged for suspicious betting

Betting integrity firms are investigating a Jan. 14 men's college basketball game between Eastern Michigan and Central Michigan after multiple sportsbooks reported unusual wagering activity.

ESPN - Jan. 17

Should the Celtics still be NBA championship betting favorites?

The Celtics, Thunder and Cavaliers are the NBA's best teams, but which one should you bet on to win it all?

ESPN - Jan. 17

Pakistan’s bet on Taliban backfires as violence surges

Islamabad had deadliest year in almost a decade following rise in terror attacks

Financial Times - Jan. 17

Ovechkin's pursuit of goals record creates betting frenzy

Alex Ovechkin's chase for the NHL career goals record has made him, and the Washington Capitals, the NHL's hottest bet.

ESPN - Jan. 16

Late Night Is Willing to Bet on a TikTok Ban

Jordan Klepper called the Supreme Court “not exactly TikTok’s core demographic,” adding that they are “more of a Walgreens app type of crowd.”

The New York Times - Jan. 16

Deion Sanders is the betting favorite to become Cowboys coach

The talk is moving the needle, and moving the market.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 16

GM looks to make cheaper EV batteries after signing multibillion-dollar deal

General Motors aims to boost EV profitability with its deal with Norway-based graphite manufacturer Vianode for battery materials.

MarketWatch - Jan. 15

People bought cheaper jewelry as holiday gifts, and Signet’s stock is tumbling

Kay Jewelers, Zales parent cut its sales outlook as more customers bought discounted jewelry for Christmas than expected.

MarketWatch - Jan. 14

Vegas man arrested over Porter betting scheme

Shane Hennen was arrested and charged in connection with an illegal betting scheme involving former NBA player Jontay Porter.

ESPN - Jan. 13

Trump Jr. joins betting market Kalshi as adviser

Donald Trump Jr. announced Monday he is joining Kalshi, a prediction market that allows users to bet on political developments, as a strategic adviser. "On Election night at Mar-a-Lago, while ...

The Hill - Jan. 13

Betting tips for Saturday's wild-card games

Here's what you need to know to help you make your picks.

ESPN - Jan. 11

Lopsided betting on Buckeyes to corral Longhorns

The betting public is squarely behind favored Ohio State against Texas on Friday, with the overwhelming number of bets and money wagered being placed on the Buckeyes to handle the underdog Longhorns.

ESPN - Jan. 10

Labor Market Ends 2024 With a Bang

Surprisingly, employers added 256,000 jobs in December 2024, and unemployment ticked down.

Inc. - Jan. 10

Will ‘grace and elegance’ make a comeback in DC? Don’t bet on it.

Democrats on the Hill have been praised for their grace and elegance during the certification of the outcome of the 2024 election, but their inflamed rhetoric during the election cycle cannot be ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

At the End of a Road Trip, a Romantic Detour

Elizabeth Solomon traveled the country during the pandemic. She met Gero Geilenbruegge during a stopover in Naples, Fla. — and decided to stay.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

Toyota rethinks its bet on hydrogen

The world’s largest carmaker is pivoting to commercial vehicles after passenger cars fail to gain traction

Financial Times - Jan. 10

China bets on kitchen appliances to boost economy

A list of subsidised household goods has been expanded as Beijing tries to increase domestic spending.

BBC News - Jan. 9

Indonesia places a $28bn bet on free school meals

President Prabowo Subianto wants to cater for 82mn students and pregnant mothers to boost growth and attainment

Financial Times - Jan. 8

McDonald’s new McValue menu foreshadows cheaper fast food elsewhere — and more struggles for chains, analysts say

After fast-food chains tried to win over inflation-weary customers with discounts last year, McDonald’s Corp. kicked off 2025 with yet another deal, launching its new “McValue” menu intended to ...

MarketWatch - Jan. 8

Nvidia Bets Big on Robots and More

The chipmaker, which has led a rally in artificial intelligence stocks, laid out a vision for dominating so-called physical A.I. Investors appeared impressed.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Why HELOCs are cheaper than home equity loans now

Both allow you to borrow against your home's equity, but HELOCs offer measurable savings in today's market.

CBS News - Jan. 6

Trudeau's era comes to an end

Yahoo News - Jan. 6

Don’t bet against the Department of Government Efficiency on deregulation

DOGE, the new Department of Government Efficiency, is being criticized by insiders for its lack of regulatory expertise, but supporters argue that it can succeed by empowering agency insiders to ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

Mortgage demand dives nearly 22% to end 2024

A sharp rise in mortgage interest rates took its toll on mortgage demand, hitting just as the housing market entered its typically slowest stretch of the year.

NBC News - Jan. 2