CFTC proposes framework favoring sports event contracts over gambling
The proposed rules would preserve election markets and allow many sports-based prediction contracts while limiting bets that could encourage manipulation.
Infantino could have stood up for the World Cup - but he said 'chill, relax'
Gianni Infantino faced the media for the first time in three years, but he did little to convince that Fifa has lost its…
Why Andrew Yang is building instead of waiting for Washington
Andrew Yang’s 2020 presidential campaign was based on a warning that automation and AI would hollow out the labor market…
An Everest guide's miraculous survival raises questions for tourism industry
Why was a cook leading clients up the world's highest peak? And why was he left to rescue himself?
Diabetes org apologizes for ejecting scientists over criticism of Trump
For days after the stunning incident, the ADA had doubled-down on the choice.
A Written Language for the Cherokee So Efficient It Was Thought to Be Magic
# Summary In 1821, Cherokee silversmith Sequoyah invented a 86-symbol syllabary that allowed the Cherokee language to…
Tech
Free financial literacy platform for kids – 90 lessons, no paywall
Finly is a free financial literacy platform offering 90+ lessons across 10 topics (budgeting, saving, investing, credit,…
Tech
Google's DiffusionGemma AI Hits 1,000 Tokens Per Second—And It's Free
DiffusionGemma hits 1,000 tokens per second by ditching word-by-word generation entirely.
Haiti forced to alter kit design before World Cup opener
Haiti are forced to change their kit design just four days before their World Cup opener against Scotland after their…
Crypto
Noah Doe-Linked Bitcoin Awakens Again as Another 2011 Casascius Coin Cashes Out
Onchain records show yet another Casascius physical bitcoin has been redeemed, this time from an address originally…
Cybercriminals claim breach of Oracle PeopleSoft servers at 100-plus organizations
The ShinyHunters hacking gang claims to have compromised the Oracle PeopleSoft servers of more than 100 organizations,…
Tech
Anthropic CEO Warns AI Is Getting Too Powerful—While Releasing Powerful AI
In a new essay, Dario Amodei called for binding safety rules for frontier models as his company heads toward an IPO.
Man sues Florida cops over arrest spurred by "93% match" in facial recognition
Lawsuit: "Police let an error-prone AI system stand in for an investigation."
Organic foods are not healthier or pesticide free
# Summary Organic foods are not healthier or pesticide-free, contrary to widespread consumer beliefs, according to…
Sports
World Cup quiz: How well do you remember these opening games?
Test your knowledge of the past seven World Cup opening matches.
Lutkenhaus, 17, upsets Olympic champion Wanyonyi in Oslo
American teenager Cooper Lutkenhaus produces a stunning performance to beat Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi in the…
Watch: Thousands fill Barcelona streets for Pope Leo visit
Pope Leo XIV visited Barcelona's iconic Sagrada Família basilica as part of his week-long visit to Spain.
Crypto
Spain and France Split the Favorite Tag as World Cup Prediction Markets Cross $2B
Prediction market traders across Polymarket and Kalshi have committed more than $2 billion to the 2026 FIFA World Cup…
French singer Patrick Bruel faces rape charges
Bruel has been placed under judicial investigation, which means an examining magistrate will look more deeply into the…
'Have you lost control?' - BBC sports editor asks Fifa chief Infantino
BBC sports editor Dan Roan quizzes Fifa president Gianni Infantino on the eve of the World Cup, after he told…
Fold Sells $45M in Bitcoin: Debt Cleared, Growth Funded
Fold's $45M Bitcoin sale clears debt and funds growth, impacting market sentiment. Continue reading at DailyCoin.
Bitcoin miner margins fall to record low: Will BTC’s $60K floor hold?
Bitcoin miner profits recently fell to record lows, while Bitcoin struggles to hold the $60,000 floor.
Crypto
Bitget Launches Anti-Scam Month 2026 After Recovering $32.3M for Users
Bitget is turning user protection into a central part of its multi-asset strategy after helping users recover $32.3…