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AGA claims states have now lost $1 billion to sports prediction markets
Image source: ESL / Intel Extreme Masters The American Gaming Association (AGA) claims that states have now lost over $1 billion in tax revenue to sports prediction markets. The organization, which comprises casinos, tribal gaming groups, and sports betting operators, is ramping up its efforts to curb the growth of sports prediction markets. “Prediction market
Democratic-led states challenge the Trump administration’s new caps on federal student loans
WASHINGTON -- A coalition of Democratic-led states is challenging the Trump administration's recent caps on federal student loans, arguing the limits will make it harder for students pursuing certain healthcare degrees to attain the necessary training and education. In a lawsuit filed Tuesday, plaintiffs representing 24 states and the District of Columbia argued the Trump
Indian states roll out radiology AI and more briefs
April 14, 2026 | 12:39 AM Photo courtesy of Qure.ai Madhya Pradesh pilots AI radiology in hospitals The state government of Madhya Pradesh in central India has launched a pilot of AI-enabled radiology tools across 10 district hospitals under a memorandum of understanding with Canadian tech company, mlHealth360. The programme will deploy mlHealth360's cloud-based AI
CFTC sues 3 states in bid to redefine crypto prediction markets as federal products
Washington has escalated its fight with states over prediction markets, launching lawsuits that could decide whether these platforms operate as national financial products or state-regulated gambling. The outcome will determine if sports contracts can scale or get forced back into local licensing regimes. On Apr. 2, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) sued Arizona, Connecticut
How states are testing ICE resistance strategies
While Congress is at a virtual stand-still on ICE reforms, state governments are working to put guardrails on federal immigration enforcement.Why it matters: State lawmakers across the country are testing the extent to which they can counter President Trump's immigration blitz. It's already leading to legal fights.Driving the news: During this year's legislative sessions in
States sue HHS over youth gender-affirming care declaration
Nineteen states and the District of Columbia have sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, its Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and its inspector general over a declaration that could complicate access to gender-affirming care for young people.…
States Are Reporting Record-High Flu Infections; Here’s What You Need To Know
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Poor states hosting refugees could start shutting borders, warns NGO
GENEVA, Dec 2 - Developing countries which host most of the world's refugees could close their borders if Western states persist with aid cuts, the head of the Danish Refugee Council warned on Tuesday...
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Italy-Based Businessman Excretes 98 Cocaine Wraps As NDLEA Intercepts Saudi Arabia, Europe-Bound Drug Shipments Hidden In Phone Chargers, Backpack
NDLEA arrests a 30-year-old Italy-based businessman at Enugu International Airport after he excretes 98 wraps of cocaine weighing 1.510kg allegedly swallowed for delivery in Europe. Operatives foil fresh international drug trafficking attempts by intercepting cocaine concealed in phone chargers bound for Saudi Arabia and another shipment hidden in a backpack destined for Italy. Coordinated nationwide
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No miscommunication between BCCI CoE and Indian team management, says Laxman
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NDLEA Arrests Italy-Based Businessman with 98 Wraps of Cocaine in Enugu
NDLEA Logo NDLEA Arrests Italy-Based Businessman with 98 Wraps of Cocaine in Enugu A 30-year-old Italy-based businessman, Joseph Cyril, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, after he allegedly ingested 98 wraps of cocaine weighing 1.51kg. The suspect was arrested on Sunday
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Meta CTO says employees should use AI productivity gains to do more work, calls request for extra days off “very dumb”
Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. Facepalm: Should workers be allowed more time off because of AI increasing their productivity? It's a contentious issue, but we shouldn't be surprised to learn Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth's view. He thinks employees should use their freed-up time to do even
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Conservatives find their fighter in Sophie Cunningham
commentary The anti-trans movement in sports needed a face. It found one in the WNBA player Published August 9, 2026 9:00AM (EDT) In a recent interview WNBA player Sophie Cunningham said she opposed trans women in sports (David Berding/Getty Images) Indiana is in many ways a liminal state, the place you pass through between scruffy