The commodities exchange KalshiEx resumed taking bets on the outcome of the 2024 congressional election Wednesday, hours after a federal appeals court in Washington, D.C., lifted a legal freeze on such contracts. And Kalshi’s website says the exchange on Thursday will begin accepting bets on the outcome of the presidential […]
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Sterling plunges 1% against the dollar, euro after Bank of England governor’s comments on rate policy
Andrew Bailey, Governor of the Bank of England, gestures as he addresses the media during a press conference at the Bank of England in London on Aug. 1, 2024. Alberto Pezzali | Via Reuters The British pound tumbled more than 1% against the euro and the U.S. dollar on Thursday […]
What to watch for in the upcoming ACA open enrollment period
It’s that time of year again: In most states, the Affordable Care Act‘s annual open enrollment season for health plans begins Nov. 1 and lasts through Jan. 15. Current enrollees who do not update their information or select an alternative will be automatically reenrolled in their current plan or, if […]
Melania Trump reveals pro-abortion rights stance in new memoir: Report
Melania Trump, the wife of former President Donald Trump, is criticizing restrictions on reproductive rights, including limits on abortion, in her new memoir, “Melania,” according to a new report. “Why should anyone other than the woman herself have the power to determine what she does with her own body? A […]
Oura announces new smart ring with updated design and new sensors for $349
A user wearing an Oura Ring Courtesy: Oura Oura unveiled its new smart ring, the Oura Ring 4, on Thursday, which is available starting at $349. The company’s rings track sleep, exercise, stress, heart health and other metrics to help users understand their bodies and make healthier choices. The Oura […]
New Jersey couple blocked from suing Uber after serious car accident
U.S. bans Chinese firms in Uyghur region as Beijing fights forced labor claims
U.S. Department of Homeland Security emblem. Gwengoat | Istock | Getty Images The U.S. has added two new Chinese companies to a Xinjiang trade blacklist over forced labor accusations. The move comes just one week after Beijing retaliated against claims of human rights violations in the region and related “discriminatory […]
Auto giants are getting nervous about the prospect of mega fines as EV demand falters
Workers producing pure electric vehicles at a Volkswagen (Anhui) workshop in Hefei, China, on Sept. 25, 2024. Cfoto | Future Publishing | Getty Images Europe’s top car giants appear to be increasingly concerned about the prospect of massive fines, particularly as electric vehicle demand falters ahead of the next tightening […]
At least 6 killed in Israeli airstrike in Beirut as foreign nationals evacuate
At least six people were killed and seven injured in an Israeli airstrike on an apartment building in Beirut overnight, Lebanon’s Health Ministry said, as governments around the world scrambled to evacuate their citizens from the country. The airstrike hit near the residential Bashoura district. Residents reported a sulfur-like smell […]
Dozens killed in new Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon and Gaza Strip
At least seven health and rescue workers were killed in an Israeli airstrike on an apartment building in Beirut overnight, an Islamic health organization said Thursday, as Israel’s battle against the Iran-backed groups Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Gaza raged, fueling concern of a wider regional conflict. The strike […]