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New York Times Flags Unusual Long-Shot Wins on Polymarket
The examination says dozens of bets tied to events including the war with Iran and cryptocurrency markets beat steep odds, raising questions about perfect timing and big payouts
Trump’s China trip is shadowed by the Iran war and energy squeeze
The president says he does not need Beijing’s help on Iran, but the conflict has driven up fuel prices, strained negotiations and left no clear path to a deal
Amp Raises $1.3 Billion for an A.I. ‘Grid
The start-up is seeking to build an alternative in a market where major technology companies control much of the hardware needed for advanced A.I
Daily movement highlighted as a step toward lowering dementia risk
In a CBS Mornings sponsored segment, Alzheimer’s Association CEO Joanne Pike discussed ways to make physical activity part of a brain-health routine
Novo says higher-dose Wegovy drove nearly 28% weight loss in some patients
The new analysis comes a month after the 7.2-milligram Wegovy dose launched in the U.S., as Novo Nordisk works to compete more directly with Eli Lilly’s Zepbound
Arden workers cite letters calling wages ‘non-taxable’ amid CRA audit
Workers at a Nova Scotia care provider say they were led to believe their pay was tax-exempt; the company declined to comment to CBC
Why officials say hantavirus is not another COVID-19
The MV Hondius outbreak has revived pandemic-era fears, but health officials say hantavirus is not highly transmissible and does not spread like COVID, flu or measles
Texas accuses Netflix of spying on users, including children
The state says Netflix collected and monetized user behavior without proper consent; the company denies the claims and says it will fight the lawsuit
Jess Phillips among four ministers quitting as Starmer fights revolt
The resignations deepen Labour’s internal crisis after poor election results, though a formal challenge to the prime minister has not been triggered
Microsoft CEO Questioned in Court Over OpenAI Control
The court exchange centered on whether Microsoft had too much influence over OpenAI, an organization described as intended to operate as an A.I. nonprofit