Economy
Election betting odds became less accurate as primaries neared, report finds
With midterm elections just days away, a new analysis is raising questions about the accuracy of online election prediction markets,…
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White House tempers tough talk on Canada trade as inflation tops voter concerns
The Trump administration’s combative approach to Canada appears to be softening slightly, just days before the midterm elections in the…
Economy
NBA strikes deals with Kalshi and Polymarket, with eye on integrity and regulations
MIAMI — The NBA has struck deals that will make Kalshi and Polymarket the league’s preferred prediction markets, along with…
Economy
James Talarico rallies young voters in Austin who are critical to his Senate hopes
AUSTIN, Texas — James Talarico is trying to become the first Democrat to win a Senate race in Texas since…
Economy
U.S. airlines favor higher fares over fuller planes as fuel costs squeeze profits
U.S. airlines are increasingly willing to fly with empty seats rather than slash fares simply to fill them, betting that…
Economy
Etsy to restrict AI-generated content in effort to combat seller slop
Etsy announced new restrictions Thursday on AI-generated content on its platform, saying it threatens the integrity of its sellers’ work…
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U.S. to tighten Ebola screening with new air passenger declarations
WASHINGTON — The U.S. government will increase measures aimed at preventing entry by people exposed to Ebola with a new…
Economy
Atlas Shrugged and Interventionism
I. Atlas Shrugged in Brazil In 1988, when I was 27 years old, I read Ayn Rand for the first…
Economy
Sam’s Links: September Edition
Sam Enright works on innovation policy at Progress Ireland, an independent policy think tank in Dublin, and runs a publication…