Iranian Ayatollah Khamenei’s Death Sparks Revolt Among Kalshi Customers
Kate Knibbs / wired - How Kalshi decided to settle a market tied to Iran’s supreme leader prompted anger among traders who felt the rules weren’t clear.
- Insider trades probe — Congress probes mysterious big winners after timed Iran bets (2)
- Kalshi settlement revolt — On the trading floor: traders revolt over settlement (4)
- Mainstream uptake — Nasdaq and AP court regulators to legitimize outcome-based markets (3)
- Regulatory crackdown — Lawmakers and courts press prediction markets for oversight and limits (2)
Insider trades probe — Congress probes mysterious big winners after timed Iran bets
Kalshi settlement revolt — On the trading floor: traders revolt over settlement
Mainstream uptake — Nasdaq and AP court regulators to legitimize outcome-based markets
Regulatory crackdown — Lawmakers and courts press prediction markets for oversight and limits
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Israel strikes Gaza Catholic church amid international shock and terse diplomacy
Israeli forces struck a Gaza Catholic church, killing three and sparking international uproar. In a twist as tragic as it is baffling, Israeli leader Netanyahu later expressed regret following a curt Trump phone call—because apparently, even crisis calls can be brisk.
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The Pope Just Blessed A Holographic Pokémon Card
Ethan Gach / kotaku - What would you take to a meeting with the Pope? A family heirloom? A favorite book? Pictures of an ill loved one? Well, one person decided to bring a Pokémon card. His holiness not only blessed it but autographed a second one. The fan said the Pontiff lau…
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Pope Leo XIV warns about AI threat in formal address
In his first formal audience, Pope Leo XIV delivered a striking message on artificial intelligence, cautioning that AI could undermine human dignity amid warnings of an existential threat from leading researchers. The pontiff’s remarks blend solemn concern with a hint of wry humor as he challenges the unchecked march of technology.
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New Pope Leo XIV Shows Modern Twist on Papal Traditions
New Pope Leo XIV is making headlines with an unorthodox blend of gravitas and modernity. While pledging to bring light to the world's "dark nights," he’s also been caught indulging in contemporary pastimes like gaming and movie-watching during the conclave period—a surprising twist for the papacy.
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Papal Conclave Drama: From Black Smoke to New Pope Announced
A dramatic conclave unfolded at the Vatican as cardinals oscillated between black and white smoke, signaling a rocky vote that initially yielded failure before culminating in a new pope’s election. The centuries‐old ritual once again captivated a world on tenterhooks.
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Papal Conclave Livestream Yields No Smoking Signals for New Pope
Two separate reports spotlight a slow-moving yet captivating papal conclave livestream that leaves viewers waiting in suspense. Occasional seagull cameos add a quirky note to the otherwise muted proceedings as faithful followers and curious onlookers await the long-anticipated announcement of a new pope.
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