Polymarket and Kalshi Turn Midterm Elections Into a Multimillion Dollar Market

New York Times - Oct 29, 2026

Betting markets like Polymarket and Kalshi have transformed America’s democracy into a new kind of casino.

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After Reinventing Mathematics, Can A.I. Eradicate Computer Bugs?

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After Reinventing Mathematics, Can A.I. Eradicate Computer Bugs?

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DoorDash to Buy Instacart for $17 Billion, Uniting 2 Delivery Giants

Oct 29, 2026

DoorDash to Buy Instacart for $17 Billion, Uniting 2 Delivery Giants

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RFK Jr. to Allow Broad Use of Unapproved Peptide Injections

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NASA and CSA astronauts set for historic US spacewalk today to boost ISS power

Oct 29, 2026

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Could Earth survive the Sun's death? Discovery of 3 planets raises new questions

Oct 29, 2026

Could Earth survive the Sun's death? Discovery of 3 planets raises new questions

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Flipkart Big Bang Diwali Sale 2026: iPhone 17 at ₹79,999; iPhone Air at ₹99,900 — check offers

Oct 29, 2026

Flipkart Big Bang Diwali Sale 2026: iPhone 17 at ₹79,999; iPhone Air at ₹99,900 — check offers

Flipkart Big Bang Diwali Sale 2026 began on October 28, offering discounts on Apple iPhones, laptops, wearables and home appliances. The iPhone 17 is available at an effective price of ₹79,999, while the iPhone 15 is listed at ₹59,999 with eligible offers.

Karbonn Rebel 5G teased on Amazon: How the Indian brand eyes comeback with affordable smartphones for Gen Z

Oct 29, 2026

Karbonn Rebel 5G teased on Amazon: How the Indian brand eyes comeback with affordable smartphones for Gen Z

Karbonn is making a comeback in India’s smartphone market, targeting Gen Z and content creators with affordable devices amid rising smartphone prices. The homegrown brand has teased the Rebel 5G on Amazon, but its specifications, pricing and launch date remain unconfirmed.

Ireckonu receives ISO certification reaffirming highest industry security standards

Oct 29, 2026

Ireckonu receives ISO certification reaffirming highest industry security standards

Ireckonu, the leading Hospitality Customer Data Platform (CDP), has been granted the ISO 27001:2022 certification following the successful completion of its audit and formal approval by EY. This is the sixth successive year Ireckonu has received the ISO certification, which confirms that its Information Security Management System (ISMS) meets internationally recognized standards for protecting information, managing security risks and continuously improving our security practices.

SpaceX to attempt historic double rocket catch on Starship Flight 15: 'Prophecy foretold'

Oct 29, 2026

SpaceX to attempt historic double rocket catch on Starship Flight 15: 'Prophecy foretold'

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Water companies' environmental performance 'deteriorates' further - regulators

Oct 29, 2026

Water companies' environmental performance 'deteriorates' further - regulators

All but one of England's water companies were rated as "poor" or "requiring improvement" for environmental targets.

Ofcom outlines age check methods ahead of social media ban for under-16s

Oct 29, 2026

Ofcom outlines age check methods ahead of social media ban for under-16s

Ofcom says photo and digital ID, banking checks or facial age estimation can help prove someone is 16 or over.

Ozempic vs Retatrutide: Eli Lilly claims 'more than double' the weight loss in latest trial — What's next?

Oct 29, 2026

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