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View MoreChristopher Altman saw it in the same way that most small business owners do: in the quiet of an inbox that used to fill up on its own, rather than all at once. His Oakland tree-trimming crew scheduled three weeks off for years without his involvement. Then, the reservations simply…
The atmosphere changed somewhere between a half-empty diesel station outside Hamburg and the screens of a London trading floor. Like these things often do, it happened quietly. In January, Brent crude was trading at about sixty dollars. It was close to 120 by the second week of March. Ten weeks.…
Prediction markets have exploded in popularity over the past year, allowing users to wager on everything from presidential elections to sports outcomes through platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi. However, Illinois regulators are pushing back, arguing these platforms constitute illegal gambling that bypasses state oversight and consumer protections. The conflict has…
Global financial markets are experiencing heightened volatility as investors navigate uncertainty surrounding central bank policies and geopolitical tensions. The foreign exchange market has shown particular sensitivity to recent economic data releases, with major currency pairs posting significant movements as traders reassess their positions. Market analysts are closely monitoring upcoming policy…
The 2026 Academy Awards are shaping up to be one of the most competitive Oscar races in recent years, with major categories dominated by two contrasting films. Film critics from NPR have analyzed the frontrunners and shared their predictions for who will win and who should win best picture at…