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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 - 1h -
Deion Sanders is the betting favorite to become Cowboys coach
The talk is moving the needle, and moving the market.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
NFL odds, lines, picks, spreads, bets, what to bet for NFL playoffs, 2025 Divisional Round: Model picks Eagles
SportsLine's advanced model has locked in its 2025 Divisional Round NFL betting picks and NFL projections from 10,000 simulationsCBS Sports - 8h -
Pakistan’s bet on Taliban backfires as violence surges
Islamabad had deadliest year in almost a decade following rise in terror attacksFinancial Times - 21h -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
Johnson & Johnson makes $15 billion bet on mental-health drugs
Pharma giant Johnson & Johnson is buying Intra-Cellular Therapies, eying sales growth above analysts’ expectations through 2029.MarketWatch - 4d -
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 - 4d -
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 - 4d -
Taliban don't see women as human beings, Malala Yousafzai says
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai decried the state of women’s rights in Taliban-led Afghanistan as “gender apartheid.”NBC News - 4d -
The Taliban made me marry my boss: how one word led to a forced marriage
Afghanistan’s ‘morality police’ arrested Samira at work in Kabul – and then made the 19-year-old marry her employer . It was a normal summer morning in July last year when 19-year-old Samira* made ...The Guardian - 4d -
Taliban 'do not see women as human', says Malala
Malala Yousafzai urges Muslim leaders to challenge policies restricting girls and women's schooling.BBC News - 5d -
Rams vs. Minnesota Vikings: How to watch, prediction and betting odds
Everything you need to know about the Rams facing the Vikings in the NFC wild-card playoffs at State Farm Stadium on Monday, including start time, TV channel.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Betting tips for Saturday's wild-card games
Here's what you need to know to help you make your picks.ESPN - 6d -
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 -
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 -
Delta Air is betting on a strong 2025 driven by demand for premium travel
Delta Air Lines Inc.’s stock jumped 3.4% in premarket trade Friday, after the carrier beat fourth-quarter profit and revenue estimates and forecast a strong 2025 driven by demand for premium travel.MarketWatch - Jan. 10 -
Toyota rethinks its bet on hydrogen
The world’s largest carmaker is pivoting to commercial vehicles after passenger cars fail to gain tractionFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
China steps up defence of renminbi against Wall Street bets
Currency softens over weakness in world’s second-largest economy and fear of Trump tariffsFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
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 -
First bets: Early picks for NFL wild-card weekend
Here are some bets for the wild-card round.ESPN - Jan. 8 -
U.S. in talks with Taliban for release of Americans held in Afghanistan, source says
The Taliban said they had been in talks with the Biden administration to exchange Afghans in U.S. custody for Americans detained in Afghanistan.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Nippon Steel bets on Trump to salvage $15bn US deal
Japanese company and target US Steel have also sued the Biden administration and rival Cleveland-CliffsFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
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 attainmentFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
The Billionaire Mining Magnate Who Bet Coal Had a Future---and Won Big
The U.K. closed its last coal-powered plant, but 76-year-old Low Tuck Kwong ignored naysayers and built a fortune from the world’s dirtiest fossil fuel.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7 -
Australian Open 2025: How to watch on TV, betting odds and more to know
Play in the year’s first Grand Slam tennis tournament is scheduled to begin at the Australian Open on SundayABC News - Jan. 7 -
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 -
These EV 'Battery Belt' Towns Are Betting Trump Won't Ditch Them
Ford, Hyundai and other carmakers are cranking up new EV battery factories, while uncertainty looms over Biden-era subsidies for them.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7 -
Betting buzz: Titans end season with all-time worst ATS record
The Titans secured the first pick in the 2025 NFL draft and made betting history in the process.ESPN - Jan. 6 -
Why DraftKings is betting on a subscription service that gives members improved odds
Paying consumers will have the ability to get better odds on their parlays for a monthly $20 chargeMarketWatch - Jan. 6 -
NFL wild-card round: Betting odds, lines and spreads for every game
The updated lines -- ATS, money line and totals -- for every NFL Wild Card Weekend game.ESPN - Jan. 6 -
Emeralds for Sale: The Taliban Look Below Ground to Revive the Economy
The Taliban government is counting on Afghanistan’s bountiful gemstone and mineral resources after the loss of billions of dollars in international aid.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
NFL Week 18 Props That Pop: Loading up on Vikings-Lions bets
Liz Loza and Daniel Dopp break down Week 18 and offer their favorite prop bets for the final week of the NFL regular season.ESPN - Jan. 5 -
NFL odds, lines, picks, spreads, bets, predictions, what to bet for Week 18, 2025: Model loving Rams, Packers
SportsLine's advanced model has locked in its Week 18 NFL betting picks from 10,000 simulationsCBS Sports - Jan. 5 -
As the Taliban open their doors to tourism, they are closing windows on women | Catherine Bennett
Specialist travel companies are using euphemisms to avoid the gender apartheid. Having denied Afghan women jobs, education and free movement, ordered them to be totally covered, banned them from ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
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 -
Mexico, Betting Trump Is Bluffing on Tariffs, Sees an Opportunity
Business leaders in Mexico say the incoming U.S. administration will enhance the appeal of their factories as an alternative to plants in China.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
France's Macron acknowledges snap elections backfired
France’s President Emmanuel Macron admitted that his decision to hold parliamentary elections early caused instability in New Year's Eve comments. “Lucidity and humility force [me] to recognize ...The Hill - Jan. 1 -
