Three Russian diplomats expelled from Austria over spying accusations
They gathered information using a “forest of antennas” installed on top of diplomatic buildings, the foreign minister says. Source link
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6 months to midterms: Where Democrats and Republicans stand
A recent poll shows Democrats holding a 10-point lead over Republicans in the upcoming elections. Source link
Kalshi launches features to keep kids off betting platform
The prediction market Kalshi is cracking down on kids using the platform, launching new features Monday to prevent individuals younger than 18 years old from accessing the site. The platform is making face ID the default for users who already have the feature enabled on their devices and encouraging parents to use it and two-factor……
Special interests are moving into prediction markets, and it's a problem
Institutional hedges move prices. Campaigns read those prices as momentum. Journalists cite them as forecasts. Donors discover that moving a market is cheaper than running ads — and pays dividends if they’re right. Source link
If Kim Jong Un can have nukes, why can't Iran?
History underscores the paradox of allowing a nuclear North Korea and denying Iran similar weapons. Source link
Giuliani in critical condition, recovering from pneumonia
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani is recovering from pneumonia after being hospitalized Sunday, his spokesperson said in providing an updated on Monday about the Trump ally’s health. The spokesman also said Giuliani’s battle with pneumonia was affected by his repsonse to the Sept. 11, 2001, attack on New York City. Giuliani was serving……
Britney Spears pleads guilty to reckless driving after arrest
The 44-year-old will avoid jail time after her arrest in California earlier this year. Source link
War Pushes Iran’s Economy Even Further Toward The Brink
For years, Iran’s economy has struggled as international sanctions and administrative mismanagement took their toll. Since US and Israeli air strikes hit the country on February 28, the situation has grown markedly worse. Already decrepit infrastructure has been targeted in the strikes, knocking out factories, steel mills, bridges, and ports. Even worse, oil and gas…
Giuliani recovering from pneumonia and 'now breathing on his own'
The ex-New York mayor ‘remains in critical but stable condition’, according to his spokesman. Source link
2 US cargo ships have crossed Strait of Hormuz, military says
The U.S. military said Monday two cargo ships have passed through the Strait of Hormuz as the Trump administration seeks to regain control of the critical shipping waterway. U.S. Central Command confirmed the transit of the two vessels and said Navy guided-missile destroyers are now protecting vessels in the Persian Gulf after transiting the Strait……