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Election betting is newly legal — and risks getting confused with polls

Wagers have been flooding in after a ruling opened the door to U.S. users placing bets on ballot outcomes, raising concerns that the lines between elections and sports would blur.

'A camp riddled with chaos & confusion - England need clarity'

England's latest international camp has been riddled with confusion on the pitch and off it, as Phil McNulty looks at what comes next for Lee Carsley and the Football Association.

With its Cybercab Design, Tesla Confused Investors

The sporty two-seater robotaxi unveiled last week underwhelmed analysts, who wonder how it will actually serve riders’ needs.

Business - Inc. - October 14

Loss, Confusion and Anger in Greece after the Death of a Soccer Player

Those who knew George Baldock speak of the day he died and what has happened since.

Sports - The New York Times - October 20

New PS5 System Update Makes The Activities Feature Less Confusing

A new PS5 console update has rolled out, and in addition to the usual system performance and stability updates, you can also expect the Activities hub to have a more informative design. Update ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 23

‘Who the hell is this?’: Fans confused by Miami Heat’s Dwyane Wade statue

Team unveil tribute to Heat’s all-time leading scorer Statue compared to other disastrous sporting tributes Dwyane Wade is now the first Miami Heat player with a statue outside the team’s arena, ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Confusing MLS playoff format a source of frustration for LAFC and Galaxy

Major League Soccer has frequently tinkered with its playoff format. The Galaxy and LAFC aren't fans, calling for a return to aggregate scoring.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago

‘Who the hell is this?’: Fans confused by Miami Heat’s Dwyane Wade statue

Dwyane Wade is now the first Miami Heat player with a statue outside the team’s arena, although many of his fans are unsure if it is a fitting tribute. The Heat unveiled the statue Sunday, eight ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 4 days ago

Ryder Cup buildup off to wonky start with US captain confusion and $750 tickets | Ewan Murray

Bradley’s pick was a panicked one after failing to entice Woods and the early noise around 2025 event resembles chaotic circus. A potential scenario, one which may be necessary to preserve some of ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Trump gets the hump with Labour

And we put your questions to American voters!

Don’t Get Desperate for a Deal

Founders who get fidgety about flagging top growth can get tempted by bad acquisitions.

Business - Inc. - 3 days ago

Paddington Bear gets a British passport

Film-makers asked for a passport to be used in the famous bear's new movie, Paddington in Peru.

Why It’s Getting Harder to Fly to China

European carriers are enduring higher costs because they have to avoid Russian airspace, while a sluggish economy and geopolitical tensions are hurting business travel to China.

Business - The New York Times - October 25

ChatGPT Gets New Search Function

Search will be part of ChatGPT rather than a separate feature.

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

Formerly Classified Documents Get the Fine Art Treatment

Hundreds of declassified U.S. Army photos are featured in the new book “Fashion Army.”

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 15

State of the Race: A Close Race Gets Closer

There’s no sign that a deluge of surveys from Republican-aligned firms is meaningfully affecting the polling averages.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 14

She Weathered Angry Comments and Attacks After a Visit From Kamala Harris. She Still Thinks Entrepreneurs Should Have a Voice in Politics

After Danielle Romanetti, the owner of Fibre Space, hosted Kamala Harris’s visit in 2021, she saw a $30,000 windfall—and a surge in troll attacks. How she suggests dealing with attention, even if ...

Business - Inc. - October 14

Get ready: Republican election disruption is coming

Whichever presidential candidate is leading on that night, and however many ballots still need to be counted, Donald Trump will claim victory and dare the world to dispute him.

Politics - The Hill - October 14

In MSG return, Donte DiVincenzo trades words with Knicks' bench, assistant Rick Brunson

Back at MSG for the first time since his trade, Donte DiVincenzo and New York assistant Rick Brunson had to be separated following a verbal exchange after the Knicks' 115-110 preseason win over the ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14

Bradley Tusk Gets Real About Tech Regulations

Tusk made his name helping Uber plow through regulatory roadblocks. We asked him to forecast the future of regulation for AI, social media, and crypto.

Business - Inc. - October 15

If Trump wins, get ready to finance that Ferrari

The GOP presidential nominee’s pitch to make car-loan interest tax deductible would be a boon to wealthy taxpayers.

Business - MarketWatch - October 15

Mental health patients could get job coach visits in hospital, minister tells BBC

Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall says trials of the idea have produced "dramatic results".

It’s Time for America to Get Real With Iran and Israel

A real strategy for coercive U.S. diplomacy to change Iran’s behavior.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 16

Here’s Why the Gender Pay Gap Is Getting Wider

Reversing a 20-year trend, the gap between men’s and women’s wages increased in 2023.

Business - Inc. - October 16

After Hurricane Milton, Get Ready for Mold

Thousands may now be at risk of mold-related illnesses following this year's hurricanes in the American South.

Tech - Wired - October 16

Nigeria's lithium ambition is getting an unexpected boost

World - Yahoo News - October 17

Bed Bath & Beyond brand gets an in-store renaissance

Shoppers will be able to find Bed Bath & Beyond-branded products in stores again, at The Container Store locations.

Sustainable Aviation Fuel Projects Get Government Boost

The Department of Energy offered conditional loan guarantees worth about $3 billion for two sustainable aviation fuel projects in Montana and South Dakota.

Business - Inc. - October 17

Kevin Hassett: ‘They let inflation get out of control’

Trump ‘supports’ Fed independence, but ‘wants to have his voice heard’, says former president’s ex-economic adviser

World - Financial Times - October 18

Rooney 'surprised' by Tuchel getting England job

Former England forward Wayne Rooney has said he is surprised at the FA's decision to appoint Thomas Tuchel as the new England manager.

Sports - ESPN - October 18

Yes, Ambassadors Can Get Away With Murder

Diplomatic immunity is one of the oldest and most respected rules of international law.

World - The New York Times - October 18

Delphi murders trial gets underway in Indiana

Opening statements are getting underway Friday in Delphi, Indiana, for the murder trial of Richard Allen, the suspect in the 2017 killings of 13-year-old Abigail Williams and 14-year-old Liberty ...

Getting Older? It Might Be Time to Hire a Trainer.

Personal training isn’t just for the young — or the wealthy. Here’s how to make it work for you.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 19

New Hires Are Getting More Flexible Schedules

Gone are the days of big pay gains for job switchers. But there’s another perk picking up steam: flexible schedules.

Business - Inc. - October 22

$375 million UFC settlement gets first approval

A $375 million settlement to end a decade-long lawsuit between UFC fighters and the promotion has received preliminary approval from a Nevada judge.

Sports - ESPN - October 23

Housing, Tariffs and Debt: Four Experts Debate How to Fix the American Economy

One set of writers on the left and another on the right lay out competing visions for what the next president should do.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 23

Bottom 10: Texas gets a little on the trashy side

The Bottom 10 reminds Texas, whose fans finally got rowdy at DKR, that throwing things is never the answer.

Sports - ESPN - October 23

Children with complex needs to get £13m annual support

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt announces £13m a year to support families of children with complex needs

Workers could get right to strike for a year

A government document says the mandate to take industrial action could be extended.

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