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May 02 2026POLITICS

Texas Worries About Prediction Markets And How They Mix Up Gambling And Betting

Texas is looking closely at online prediction markets that let people bet on everything from sports outcomes to election results. State leaders worry these platforms might be sneaking past gambling laws while risking public harm. Critics say the real danger isn’t just losing money – it’s the way the

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May 02 2026SPORTS

From NFL Star to TV Star: Can Russell Wilson Make the Switch?

Russell Wilson might soon hang up his cleats for a microphone. The 37-year-old former NFL quarterback is close to signing with CBS Sports to join their NFL broadcast team. After a rough few years in Denver—where he won just 11 games in two seasons—Wilson’s playing days seem behind him. The Broncos m

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May 02 2026SPORTS

Protest banner over Fenway shows team ownership under fire

A plane dragged a protest banner over Fenway Park last Friday while players warmed up below. The banner asked fans to push for the manager’s removal and for the team to be sold. The stunt happened just days after the club fired its skipper and most coaches following a rough start to the season. Whil

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May 02 2026OPINION

Your phone knows where you’ve been—and so do many others

Every time your phone updates your location, it’s not just sharing that data with your carrier. Tech companies, app developers, and even local governments collect this information to help sell ads, solve crimes, or sometimes just keep an eye on people. The Supreme Court is now deciding whether polic

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May 02 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Netflix's fresh crime series takes top spot in over 20 countries

A newly released crime drama on Netflix has shot straight to the top of global streaming charts. Within 24 hours of its launch, the seven-episode series became the most-watched show across multiple platforms. The show follows John Creasy, a former soldier struggling with his past and mental health.

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May 02 2026BUSINESS

Why London businesses are turning to translation services to grow globally

Many London companies now realize that speaking just one language isn’t enough to compete. As businesses expand beyond local markets, they face a simple truth: clear communication in another language can make or break their success. A growing number of firms now see translation not as an extra cost,

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May 02 2026FINANCE

Riot Platforms shifts focus to AI and high-performance computing

Riot Platforms saw its stock climb nearly 8% after a major tech firm, AMD, decided to double its data center capacity at Riot’s Texas facility. This move isn’t just about mining bitcoin anymore—it’s about stepping into the AI and high-performance computing game. AMD locked in 50 megawatts of power w

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May 02 2026CRYPTO

Making money moves in the digital age

A startup called Fun just bagged $72 million to help regular apps handle digital cash and crypto. The money came from big names like Multicoin Capital and SignalFire, plus some smaller investors. Fun’s boss, Fine, won’t say how much the company is worth now. Fun already raised $3. 9 million back in

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May 02 2026CRYPTO

Dogecoin mining gets a boost as new company forms with big plans

A little-known company called Shuttle just teamed up with a Dogecoin-focused miner called United Dogecoin. Together, they’re making a big move to go public through a special merger. The deal includes $11 million in fresh funding to help United Dogecoin grow faster than private miners usually do. Th

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May 02 2026TECHNOLOGY

Smart Rings Get Smarter: Tracking Hormones Like Never Before

For years, wearable tech focused mostly on steps and heart rate. Now a popular smart ring is changing the game by adding hormone tracking to its list of features. Two big updates—one for birth control users and another for those going through menopause—are rolling out soon. The goal? To help people

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