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China’s latest blueprint for driving growth in its economy was largely written before the U.S. and Israel instigated the most far-reaching war in the Middle East in decades. But when the Chinese premier stood up in Beijing’s Great Hall of the People on Thursday to deliver the opening address, some last-minute updates appeared evident. CBC | World News
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Prediction market bets on Iran strikes spur allegations of insider trading
Bets placed on the ouster of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei drew scrutiny of prediction markets such as Polymarket and Kalshi on Monday, sparking calls from Democratic U.S. lawmakers to outlaw wagers on military actions that could enrich officials with inside knowledge. CBC | World News
Read More »Next James Bond odds slashed on two major Hollywood stars after flurry of bets
The new James Bond actor is expected to be finally announced this year. Daily Express :: Films Feed
Read More »Under the streets of Naples, a social collective bets on locals, culture to help a rough neighbourhood thrive
Below the long-isolated and neglected Neapolitan neighbourhood of Rione Sanità, a vast underground network of ancient burial chambers remained mostly forgotten for centuries. Today, a social co-operative ihas turned the cultural heritage of the Catacombs of San Gennaro into local jobs, skills and a steady draw of tourists. CBC | World News
Read More »MLB, sportsbooks cap bets on individual pitches in response to pitch rigging scandal
Major League Baseball said its authorized gaming operators will cap bets on individual pitches at $ 200 US and exclude them from parlays, a day after two Cleveland Guardians were indicted and accused of rigging pitches at the behest of gamblers. CBC | World News
Read More »Can a lanyard change toxic workplace culture? The BBC bets £61k it can
The BBC spent £61k to detoxify workplace culture. But encouraging staff to snitch on each other isn’t the solution as we all have different levels of tolerance. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Cheltenham Festival tips: Seven best bets on day one including Constitution Hill
Express Sport bring you all the best tips for day one of the 2025 Cheltenham Festival with Constitution Hill a big favourite in the 4pm Unibet Champion Hurdle. Daily Express :: Sport Feed
Read More »Benidorm’s ‘strangest tradition’ sees locals place bets on donkey pooing
This year’s iteration of Benidorm’s ‘strangest tradition’ took place this weekend, with people placing bets on how a donkey went to the toilet. Daily Express :: Travel Feed
Read More »Next James Bond odds favourite ‘has attracted over 70 per cent of all bets’
Next James Bonds odds favourite has garnered over 70 per cent of all bets at one bookies. Daily Express :: Entertainment Feed
Read More »Rishi Sunak faces imminent confidence vote as allies warn him ‘all bets are off’
Senior allies believe that the threshold of 52 no-confidence letters could be reached after the local elections in May. Daily Express :: News Feed
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