Kalshi Has Been Temporarily Banned in Nevada

Wired

A judge ordered Kalshi to immediately halt sports and election contracts in the state, intensifying a growing regulatory battle over prediction markets.

Wall Street Is Already Betting on Prediction Markets

Wired

As the legal war over how to regulate prediction markets rages on, financial institutions are embracing the industry anyway.

‘Uncanny Valley’: Iran’s Threats on US Tech, Trump’s Plans for Midterms, and Polymarket’s Pop-up Flop

Wired

In this episode, we discuss Iran’s threats to target US tech firms, gear up for the midterm elections, and get a scene report from the Polymarket pop-up bar in DC.

Peacock’s NBA streams are going vertical

The Verge

Peacock is rolling out a native vertical video format for live sports, allowing you to watch games without turning your phone sideways. The feature will roll out to NBA games first this spring and will use an algorithm to track players and zoom in on the acti…

Watershed moment as Russia's sporting exile ends

BBC News

Sports Editor Dan Roan analyses Russia's controversial return to global sporting action at the Winter Paralympics and what it might mean for other sports.

How Is Kalshi Not Gambling?

Wired

Kalshi lets you place bets on everything from football games to foreign invasions. The prediction market’s CEO, Tarek Mansour, says this doesn’t count as gambling—and is actually good for society.

Everything from the last week of everything is gambling now

The Verge

Kalshi is facing backlash from its own users after a class action lawsuit was filed last week alleging it failed to pay out as promised for wagers regarding when Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah ​Ali Khamenei would leave or be removed from office. Khamenei wa…

Kalshi says it will block politicians and athletes from trading in markets they’re tied to

The Verge

The prediction market platform Kalshi says it's rolling out new guardrails to "preemptively block" political candidates and athletes from trading in their own markets, as reported earlier by Axios. In addition to blocking political candidates from trading on …

The Corvette ZR1X hybrid can outpace million-dollar sports cars for a fraction of the cost

The Verge

When Elon Musk burst onto the scene in his little Tesla Roadster, it seemed a matter of time before electricity rendered gas-powered sports cars obsolete. It hasn't worked out that way. Automakers have struggled to bring purely electric two-seaters to market.…

Some of the Most Hyped Gym Supplements Are Fake, Unregulated, or Both

Gizmodo.com

Worse, a new survey of 375 sports medicine experts has uncovered that some of most popular and sketchiest products aren't even on their radar yet.

I used to be a bouncer - now I'm a UFC title contender

BBC News

Ffion Davies, 31, is a leading competitor in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, winning multiple championships.

Mary Rand - the trailblazing Olympic champion who captured Mick Jagger's eye

BBC News

Mary Rand, the first British woman to win athletics gold at the Olympics, was described as "Marilyn Monroe on spikes".

The Big 12 basketball tournament is ditching slippery LED courts for hardwood

The Verge

They may be great for fan engagement and selling ads, but the Big 12 has decided to replace the innovative glass-covered LED floors at Kansas City's T-Mobile Center with a traditional hardwood finish. It will be used for the remainder of the tournament during…

Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for March 18, #541

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Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for March 22, #545

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Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for March 17, #540

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Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for March 7, #530

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Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for March 19, #542

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Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for March 5, #528

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Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for March 27, #550

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Russo 'stepping up' as Arsenal lead hunt for European places

BBC News

With Arsenal chasing a place in next season's Champions League, England striker Alessia Russo has hit form at just the right time - as her 22-minute Women's Super League hat-trick against Tottenham proves.

Bipartisan Bill Seeks To Ban Sports Betting On Prediction Market Platforms

Slashdot.org

An anonymous reader quotes a report from TechCrunch: Senators Adam Schiff (D-CA) and John Curtis (R-UT) introduced (PDF) a bill on Monday that could prevent prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket from allowing users to wager money on sports events …

Amazon Prime Video’s ad-free plan is getting a price hike

The Verge

Amazon Prime Video is raising the price of its ad-free plan in the US and adding several new features. Starting April 10th, Prime Video's ad-free tier will cost $4.99 per month instead of $2.99, and include "exclusive" access to 4K/UHD streaming. The price in…

DLSS 5: Has Nvidia’s AI graphics technology gone too far?

The Verge

Nvidia has revealed a new “3D guided neural rendering model” called DLSS 5 that can change a game’s lighting and materials in real-time, and… many gamers aren’t happy. From DLSS 5 memes to complaints about how it’s “yassified” Resident Evil Requiem characters…

KKR's $1.4 billion sports bet started with a decade-old relationship

Business Insider

The story of KKR's acquisition of Arctos Partners began years before the firm was founded, when one founder impressed KKR as a deal counterparty.

La Liga Soccer: Stream Real Madrid vs. Atlético Madrid Live From Anywhere

CNET

The stakes are high for title-chasing Los Blancos in today's El Derbi Madrileño.

Apple Sports App Lets You Follow NCAA March Madness in Real Time

MacRumors

The Apple Sports app has been updated to make it easier for fans of college basketball to follow their favorite teams during March Madness. Version 3.8.1 of the app introduces new in-app brackets that let fans track the NCAA Division I men's basketball t…

Meet the top private landowner in the US, who owns more than 2.7 million acres and is married to a Walmart heiress

Business Insider

Stanley Kroenke owns 2.7 million acres, making him America's largest private landowner after a record New Mexico ranch deal.

La Liga Soccer: Stream Athletic Bilbao vs. Barcelona Live From Anywhere

CNET

The league leaders look to make it three wins in a row as they head to San Mamés Stadium.

La Liga Soccer: Stream Celta Vigo vs. Real Madrid Live From Anywhere

CNET

Los Blancos are in must-win territory as they travel to the northwest coast to take on the in-form Os Celestes.

Kalshi says it will crack down on politicians and athletes betting

Business Insider

Kalshi said the new features were aimed at preventing "bad actors" in sports and politics from engaging in insider trading.

World Baseball Classic 2026: How to Watch Week 2 Games for Free

CNET

The international tournament sees Japan looking to defend its title.

IPL Cricket 2026 Livestream: How to Watch the Indian Premier League From Anywhere

CNET

Can the Royal Challengers Bengaluru claim back-to-back titles?

DeChambeau wins LIV Singapore in play-off drama

BBC News

Bryson DeChambeau wins his fourth LIV Golf title following a 'brutal' play-off victory over wildcard Richard T Lee

Littler spoils Welsh party with Premier League win

BBC News

Luke Littler beats Premier League leader Jonny Clayton 6-4 in a top class final at Utilita Arena in Cardiff.

Here are the 6 ways lawmakers are trying to tackle the prediction market boom

Business Insider

From banning lawmakers from Polymarket and Kalshi, to getting rid of sports trading, lawmakers have a variety of proposals for prediction markets.

‘She’s Never Going to Age’: Porn Stars Are Embracing AI Clones to Stay Forever Young

Wired

AI companion platforms like OhChat and SinfulX are offering adult creators digital twins, who are always at their peak and stay monetizing.

The Bargain-Basement MacBook Neo Exposes the Insane Price of Another Key Apple Product

Wired

Can it really be the case that the company can now make a laptop $200 cheaper than a watch?

Using a VPN May Subject You to NSA Spying

Wired

US lawmakers are pressing Tulsi Gabbard to reveal whether using a VPN that connects to overseas servers can strip Americans of their constitutional protections against warrantless surveillance.

I see you, Gemini: Google TV rolls out handy features for 'Deep Dives' and sports-lovers

Android Central

A handful of Gemini for Google TV features just dropped for users, and it's got something sports-lovers will enjoy.

That's not a typo: Amazon's Big Spring Sale just knocked this smartwatch to only $49 for a limited time

Android Central

The CMF by Nothing Watch Pro 3 offers a lot to be excited about—especially at this price.

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, March 20

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Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, March 19

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Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, March 3

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Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, March 24

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Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, March 29

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Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, March 10

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Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Saturday, March 7

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Google’s latest Pixel drop allows Gemini to order groceries for you and more

The Verge

Google is adding several new features to Pixel phones with its latest March update, including the ability for its Gemini AI assistant to do things for you, like order groceries or book a ride. This feature, which was first shown off during Samsung's Unpacked …

Anker’s Qi2 MagGo Power Bank is down to its best price in months

The Verge

Given how often most of us rely on our smartphones, it’s a good idea to keep a power bank on hand in the event your phone dies while you’re out and about. If you don’t own one already, Anker’s MagGo Power Bank (10K) is down to $71.99 (nearly $20 off) at Amazo…

The portable Fanttik X9 Pro tire inflator is down to its best price in months

The Verge

If you’ve ever had to deal with a flat tire, you know how quickly it can derail your day. That’s why it’s worth considering a portable inflator like the Fanttik X9 Pro. The small, rechargeable air pump that can quickly inflate tires on cars and bikes is down …

Yahoo is selling Engadget to Static Media

The Verge

Engadget, the long-running tech news website, has a new owner. Yahoo sold the publication to Static Media in a deal that was signed in early February and is scheduled to close later this March. (Terms of the deal weren't disclosed.) The deal hasn't yet been p…

EA continues to ‘evolve’ The Sims 4 with new virtual currency and a ‘maker’ program

The Verge

EA is adding some big changes to The Sims 4: Later this month, it's introducing an in-game marketplace where users can buy creator-made items using a new in-game currency called "Moola." The announcements mark another big shift for the game, which went free t…

The Players Championship 2026: TV Schedule. How to Watch, Stream All the PGA Tour Golf From Anywhere

CNET

Can injury-hit Rory McIlroy defend his crown at TPC Sawgrass?

Feds Sniffing Around Polymarket After Suspicious Bets

Gizmodo.com

Insider trading is a big problem. But how do you protect against it?

Nevada Bans Kalshi for at Least the Next Two Weeks

Gizmodo.com

The ban comes at a time when regulators and lawmakers are on high alert over prediction markets.

Arizona AG Hits Kalshi with Criminal Charges

Gizmodo.com

The prediction market is accused of misdemeanors related to illegal gambling.

Russian athletes march at Paralympic opening ceremony

BBC News

Athletes from Russia and Belarus parade behind their nations' flags at the opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics as the 50th anniversary edition of the Games officially gets under way.

Prediction markets in the news are a dangerous gamble

The Verge

Today on Decoder, let’s talk about prediction markets, which continue to insert themselves into the news cycle and the news itself in increasingly weird, unsettling, and potentially illegal ways.  My guest today is Liz Lopatto, senior reporter at The Verge, w…

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Saturday, March 21

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Watch out, prediction markets. The 'super apps' are coming.

Business Insider

Did you think prediction markets were all the rage? Time to learn about "super apps."

Elon Musk pours cold water on April 1 Tesla Roadster unveiling — but says it'll 'probably' happen later that month

Business Insider

Elon Musk is once again pushing back the target date for the Roadster launch. The Tesla CEO now says it'll "probably" happen in late April.

California's top lawyer explains why he hasn't sued Kalshi like Nevada and Arizona

Business Insider

California's AG Rob Bonta told Business Insider not to "read too much into" the state's lack of legal action against prediction markets.

How to watch India vs. England: Live stream T20 World Cup semifinals anywhere for free

Business Insider

The last T20 World Cup semifinal has arrived. Learn how to watch India vs. England online.

'Verts on Disney Plus' want you swiping all day to find the next big thing to watch

Android Central

Disney Plus announced "Verts," its solution to driving more user engagement with short-form videos about shows and movies, with more to come.

Pixel Drop: March is off to the races with fresh Pixel updates for phones and watches

Android Central

Google's March Pixel Drop added At a Glance updates, Circle to Search additions, Express Pay for the Pixel Watch, and more.

Why GB are 'positive' despite just one medal at Winter Paralympics

BBC News

Great Britain leave the Winter Paralympics with just one medal after a difficult Games, but "can be excited for what is to come".

¿No más ‘EA Sports FC’ para menores de 16 años? Europa finalmente le pone edad a las loot boxes

Hipertextual

¿No más EA Sports FC para los menores de 16 años en Europa? PEGI, el organismo que se encarga de clasificar los videojuegos según para qué edades son apropiados, anunció cambios importantes en su sistema. Las modificaciones ponen en el punto de mira a las loo…

Livestream FA Cup Soccer: Watch Newcastle vs. Man City From Anywhere

CNET

A place in the quarterfinals is at stake in this all-Premier League encounter at St. James' Park.

A federal regulator said he's coming for insider traders in prediction markets

Business Insider

CFTC Enforcement chief David Miller says it's a "myth" that insider trading is permissible.

‘War Between the Land and the Sea’ Cut a Giant Squid Storm From Its Sea Devil Invasion

Gizmodo.com

It's a shame they cut this and not some of the other bizarre things the 'Doctor Who' spinoff does with its underwater attackers.

New Getaway Means Subaru Has an Electric SUV in Every Size

Gizmodo.com

By essentially rebadging the Toyota Highlander, Subaru deepens the impressive variety of its EV lineup.

Arizona Charges Kalshi With Illegal Gambling Operation

Slashdot.org

Arizona has filed criminal charges against Kalshi, accusing it of operating an illegal gambling business. "Kalshi may brand itself as a 'prediction market,' but what it's actually doing is running an illegal gambling operation and taking bets on Arizona elect…

The most innovative companies in sports for 2026

Fast Company

For decades, the business of sports ran on a simple, durable logic: The leagues held the rights, the networks decided what to pay for, and we watched what they gave us. That logic is changing. Women’s sports is no longer a niche or a moment. It’s a market.…

Old Navy’s $50 Quarter-Zip Pullovers Are Now Just $7

Athlon Sports

Old Navy is selling $50 Printed Sherpa Quarter-Zip Pullovers for just $7 right now. That's 855 below the original price!

Vivid Seats Promo Codes and Deals: Save 10% This March

Wired

Whether you are heading to a sold-out concert or a championship game, use a Vivid Seats discount code to secure your seats for less this month.

Fox Sports to Broadcast U.S.-Venezuela World Baseball Classic Final in Immersive 3D — But Not on Vision Pro

X.com

Follow-through

Seths.blog

How does the ball know? In tennis, golf or just about all ball sports, the follow-through determines the flight of the ball. Great players always have a complete and confident follow-through. But the ball is long gone before that happens. So, what’s the point…

Meta exec hopes VR teens will stick around

The Verge

This is Lowpass by Janko Roettgers, a newsletter on the ever-evolving intersection of tech and entertainment, syndicated just for The Verge subscribers once a week. "It is a pretty rough time for the game industry." Meta Reality Labs director of games Chris P…

Backbone’s versatile pro controller is nearly matching its best price to date

The Verge

Mobile gaming has come a long way over the course of the last decade or so, but we all know that smartphones simply can’t match the visceral, tactile feel you get while playing with a dedicated controller. Luckily, Backbone makes some excellent mobile options…

Apple Original Film 'F1' Wins Oscar for Best Sound

MacRumors

Apple's original film "F1: The Movie" yesterday won an Oscar for Best Sound at the 98th Academy Awards. The film, produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and directed by Joseph Kosinski, received four Oscar nominations in total, including Best Picture. "F1" has al…

A Rockford restaurant seeks answers after car crashes through fence

MyStateline.com

A Rockford restaurant and bar is looking for answers. A car drove through their fence, and it was caught on video.

Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for March 15, #1730

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Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for March 6, #1721

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'Five Nights at Freddy's 2' Has a Peacock Streaming Release Date

CNET

More scary animatronics are coming to the streamer.

Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for March 18, #1733

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Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for March 5, #1720

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Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for March 19, #1734

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Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for March 16, #1731

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Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for March 28, #1743

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HBO Max's April 2026 Lineup: New Seasons of 'Hacks' and 'Euphoria,' Plus 'Marty Supreme'

CNET

Some of HBO Max's biggest shows are back this month, along with tons of major movie releases.

Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for March 20, #1735

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Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for March 12, #1727

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When to Stream 'Five Nights at Freddy's 2' on Peacock

CNET

The scary movie arrives in April.

Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for March 10, #1725

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Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for March 17, #1732

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Today's Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for April 3, #1749

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