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A new U.S. defense policy proposal moves to bar military personnel and Pentagon civilian employees from participating in prediction markets when they possess nonpublic information. The measure seeks to address insider trading concerns in the growing sector.
Article URL: https://thehill.com/opinion/technology/5898904-strategic-alliance-sweden-us/
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Passed by MPs, the bill proposes prison sentences for people identifying as part of the LGBTQ+ community.
Prediction market traders are increasingly weighing the possibility of leadership changes in Israel before the end of 2026, following a reportedly tense phone conversation between U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Melissa Rein Lively accepted a caution, while an assault by beating charge against her was withdrawn.
Republican Spencer Pratt, known for his TV role on The Hills, appears to be in a tight race with two Democrats.
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The US plan has sparked public anger and led to demonstrations near the site of the proposed treatment facility.
A federal jury in Los Angeles convicted Andrew Left, 55, founder of the influential short-selling platform Citron Research, on one count of securities fraud scheme and 12 counts of securities fraud on Monday. The verdict came after a 15-day trial that exposed…
Myanmar is seeking to broaden diplomatic engagement after years of international criticism and isolation.
Two men were injured in the explosion and were taken to hospital with minor injuries.
The thousands of "ghost kitchens" - online shops that don't actually exist - have spooked Chinese consumers.
U.S. stock market valuations have risen above levels seen before the 1929 crash, placing equities in one of the most expensive stretches in modern history.
The S&P 500 climbed 0.26% to a record close of 7,599.96, opening the month with fresh all-time highs across major U.S. indexes, even as bitcoin slipped and trailed the equity rally. Tech Leads Indexes to Fresh Records U.S.
The suspected shooter was found dead near a bridge with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities say.
Melissa Casias' case was part of debunked speculations about recent deaths and disappearances in the US scientific community.
Inquiry will look at whether Australia will receive the submarines and whether it will make the country safer.
The leader of Denmark's Social Democratic Party is forming a centre-left coalition minority government, giving her a third term as prime minister.
Thousands of Kyiv residents ran for shelter following what officials said were ballistic missile strikes on the city centre.
Cheap oil may not return soon, leaving investors, businesses, and consumers exposed to higher costs for longer. A new supply-security premium could keep inflation pressure alive, delay rate cuts, and reshape global markets.
The justice department says it "disagrees strongly" with a court decision to halt the establishment of the fund.
Instead of a uniting event, America's Independence Day celebrations are becoming yet another partisan battleground.
An AI video of President Trump’s name being ripped off the front of the building has been seen by millions online.
Article URL: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/jun/01/kawthar-al-husayjawi-killed-refusing-forced-marriage-marry-family-celebrated-iraq
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Panorama examines failures in maternity services in the UK and their devastating impact on families
Even Danish researchers think it's bizarre.
Altman has an "utter disregard" for human lives, Florida AG says.
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Italians wondered what had happened to the animal's "lucky-charm" testicles.