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DraftKings faces down seven state wide class-action lawsuit over gambling limits

DraftKings has been hit with a lawsuit accusing the betting company of breaking wagering laws in seven different states. The multi-state class-action is being headed by Michael Koester, based in Michigan, who claims that DraftKings is allowing players to increase … Continue reading

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Chris Skinner steps down as brand ambassador of Southern Poker Tour after cheating scandal

A popular Australian poker player has taken to social media to apologize after cheating at a recent event, with the Southern Poker Tour also confirming he is no longer a brand ambassador. Chris Skinner, who took part at the Poker … Continue reading

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Cambodia extradites Chen Zhi, who allegedly ran multi-billion scam and gambling rings

Cambodia extradites billionaire businessman Chen Zhi to China, where he is accused of running a vast scam empire spanning cryptocurrency, illegal gambling, and labor camps. Prince Group, the company being used to commit the alleged crimes, has had its operations … Continue reading

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Amazon plans first big-box retail store in Chicago suburb

Amazon has submitted plans for a large-format store near Chicago that would be larger than a Walmart Supercenter.

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Oracle announces departure of two oldest directors, narrowing board to 12

George Conrades and Naomi Seligman, who are both in their 80s, have been on Oracle’s board for over 15 years.

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Grok and X should be suspended from Apple, Google app stores, Democratic senators say

Senators from Oregon, Massachusetts and New Mexico urged Apple and Google to suspend X and Grok until Elon Musk curbs AI-generated sexualized images of kids.

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Want AI Skills Without the Big Price Tag? These 2026 Certifications Deliver Value

Explore five free and low-cost AI certifications that help tech professionals build AI skills across cloud, machine learning, and generative AI. The post Want AI Skills Without the Big Price Tag? These 2026 Certifications Deliver Value appeared first on TechRepublic.

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OpenAI and SoftBank announce $1 billion investment in SB Energy as part of massive AI buildout

OpenAI and SoftBank agreed to invest $1 billion into a SoftBank-backed energy provider as the companies prepare for a massive buildout of AI data centers.

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Daily Tech Insider Explores the New Era of Physical Intelligence

Jan. 5–9 recap: From stair-climbing vacuums to blue-collar humanoids, this week proves the machines aren’t just coming — they’ve clocked in. The post Daily Tech Insider Explores the New Era of Physical Intelligence appeared first on TechRepublic.

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How the Sleepbuds maker, Ozlo, is building a platform for sleep data

Ozlo Sleepbuds are going to have a big year, with new products, AI features, and more.

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