Iran-related bets on prediction sites scrutinized over ‘death markets’ and possible insider trades

As the US and Israel prepared for war and later launched strikes against Iran, traders on online prediction markets wagered over $1 billion on every aspect of the conflict.
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Are Prediction Markets Actually Good for Journalism?

Dustin Gouker, the author of a Substack about prediction markets, says the media could benefit from keeping an eye on Kalshi and Polymarket.

CNN Data Reporter Warns Democrats Might Also Take Back Senate

CNN senior data analyst Harry Enten warned on Wednesday that Democrats have increased their chances of taking back the Senate after the 2026 midterms. Democrats’ chances of taking back the Senate rose ...
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Jon Stewart Marvels at ‘Breathtaking’ Trump ‘Corruption’ and Makes Stunning Prediction About CNN Takeover

Jon Stewart predicted President Donald Trump could end up wrestling away "media properties" for his family from Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison. The post Jon Stewart Marvels at ‘Breathtaking’ ...
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Prediction Markets Are Eroding Our Civic Soul

Firms like Polymarket and Kalshi are turning war into yet another racket, as the suffering of many becomes a windfall payday ...
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Jon Stewart’s Prediction For CNN Is Dark And Trumpy... And Gold?

Don’t even ask what the comedian sees for Wolf Blitzer.