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PrizePicks launches prediction markets through new partnership with Kalshi

PrizePicks has announced a multi-year partnership with Kalshi, which it calls the largest prediction market in the world. It also introduced a new prediction markets feature through its subsidiary, Performance Predictions II, a federally approved Futures Commission Merchant. This comes … Continue reading

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Databricks co-founder argues US must go open source to beat China in AI

VC Andy Konwinski argues that the U.S. is losing its AI research dominance to China.

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Tesla releases detailed safety report after Waymo co-CEO called for more data

The new data, released Friday, finally addresses some of the biggest criticisms of the paltry “safety reports” Tesla’s released for years.

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Chinese Beverage Chains Spread Across the US, Challenging Starbucks’ Dominance

Luckin Coffee, Chagee, and other Chinese brands are targeting US consumers with Instagram-worthy drinks sold through sleek mobile apps.

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Oura Ring 4 Ceramic review: a colorful glow up

If you want a pop of color and style, then the Oura Ring 4 Ceramic might be the smart ring for you.

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Data centers are concentrated in these states. Here’s what’s happening to electricity prices

Residential utility bills rose 6% on average nationwide in August compared with the same period last year, according to the Energy Information Administration.

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Inside the Multimillion-Dollar Plan to Make Mobile Voting Happen

Political consultant Bradley Tusk has spent a fortune on mobile voting efforts. Now, he’s launching a protocol to try to mainstream the technology.

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OpenAI says it’s fixed ChatGPT’s em dash problem

OpenAI says users can now personalize ChatGPT to stop using the em dash in its output.

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Five people plead guilty to helping North Koreans infiltrate US companies as ‘remote IT workers’

The U.S. Department of Justice said five people — including four U.S. nationals — “facilitated” North Korean IT workers to get jobs at American companies, allowing the regime to earn money from their remote labor.

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We’re looking to further trim this drug stock and exit this entertainment giant

The Investing Club holds its “Morning Meeting” every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.

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