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Mar 06 2026BUSINESS

Battle of the Prediction Market Titans

Kalshi and Polymarket are two big names in online betting on future events. Their leaders, Tarek Mansour and Shayne Coplan, are not just competitors; they seem to hate each other. Mansour often talks about Polymarket without naming him, calling the platform “unregulated and foreign. ” He ev

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Mar 06 2026POLITICS

Closed Meetings Block Budget Cuts in Elmhurst

Elmhurst’s finance committee, tasked with trimming the city budget, has spent most of its time in private sessions. Since late January, about two‑thirds of the committee’s hours have been closed to the public. In total, members met privately for roughly three and a half hours while only two hours we

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Mar 06 2026BUSINESS

A New Powerhouse Forms in the Media World

Banijay’s chief executive announced that last week marked a turning point after merging with All3Media. He praised the combined company’s growth, saying it shows how big teams and varied content can boost success. The merger is seen as a key step for staying competitive in a market that keeps shrink

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Mar 06 2026SCIENCE

Scientists Leave NIH, Saying Their Work Is Blocked

In the past few years, many federal researchers have quit or retired early from the National Institutes of Health. A doctor who studied cancer treatments, a scientist studying tick diseases, and an addiction researcher all said the Trump years made their jobs impossible. They faced budget cuts, hiri

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Mar 06 2026SCIENCE

Science Fest in Atlanta Lets Kids Meet the Minds Behind Tech

The 13th year of Atlanta’s Science Festival is set to spark curiosity with more than 150 activities and 100 hands‑on displays. It isn’t a quiz marathon; attendees are free to explore without worrying about scores or essays. The event’s co‑founder says the goal is simple: bring people face to face wi

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Mar 06 2026CRYPTO

Kraken, Bitcoin Firms and NYSE Push the Crypto‑Banking Bridge

Kraken has won a first‑of‑its‑kind deal that lets the crypto exchange talk directly with the U. S. central bank’s payment system, cutting out many of the banks it has had to rely on in the past. The move means Kraken can send and receive dollars straight through the Fed’s real‑time network, giving i

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Mar 06 2026FINANCE

Tokenized Securities Get Same Capital Treatment as Traditional Ones

Banks and regulators have announced that digital versions of securities, known as tokenized securities, will be treated exactly like their conventional counterparts when it comes to capital requirements. The Federal Reserve, the FDIC, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency explained that

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Mar 06 2026EDUCATION

University Leader Shines in New Nutrition Initiative

The latest nutrition effort at the university has been boosted by a key figure in its administration, according to a recent announcement. The project aims to weave healthy eating lessons into everyday campus life and has received strong support from the institution’s president. President Jeffrey Go

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Mar 06 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Firefly’s Possible Return Could Shake Up a Popular Cop Show

The idea of bringing back the beloved sci‑fi series has fans buzzing. The original show ran for just one season but still draws viewers through streaming and new books. A movie followed, extending the story, and a dedicated fan base keeps it alive. Rumors grew when a key actor shared a teaser video

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Mar 06 2026SCIENCE

Vascular Transplants: The Papers That Shaped the Field

In recent years, medical teams have been moving beyond simple tissue grafts to more complex procedures that combine skin, muscle, bone and nerves. This advanced type of surgery is called vascularized composite allotransplantation, or VCA for short. It allows patients to receive whole body parts—such

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