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Prediction markets seem to be everywhere these days. Now you can bet not only on the outcomes of sporting events, but also elections, wars, and natural disasters. Yet many people react to these markets with disgust. For instance, in a recent article in Jacobin, political commentator David Moscrop calls them “demented” and “grotesque.” The main moral objection to prediction markets seems to be that it’s wrong to profit from someone’s misfortune. And intuitively there does seem to be something immoral about raking in thousands of dollars because you correctly predicted that a hurricane would hit a particular city or a…

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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is in a big problem in the middle of the T20 World Cup 2026. All the drama is around the India vs Pakistan Group A clash on February 15 in Colombo. The Pakistan government already directed the PCB to boycott the India match, but there isn’t unity within the board.Mohsin Naqvi and PCB officials not on same page over India vs Pakistan clashAs reported by NDTV, the PCB chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, who is also the Interior Minister in the Pakistani government, wants to follow Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s order and boycott the India match at…

“Thank you San Francisco. You’ve been great hosts this week, but tonight belongs to the Seahawks and the 12s,” said NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. The Seattle Seahawks manhandled the New England Patriots for a 29-13 win in Super Bowl LX. This is the Seahawks’ second Super Bowl victory and their first since 2013. Seattle’s defense looked ferocious in this win. They forced three turnovers and also scored a touchdown on a 44-yard interception return. Running back Kenneth Walker III was named the Super Bowl MVP, making him the first running back to take home the award since Terrell Davis did…

Action around Nazem Kadri picked up a bit after a cooling off period Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman on 32 Thoughts: The Podcast – What is going to change for the Preds? episode on the Calgary Flames and Nazem Kadri. ** NHLRumors.com transcription Friedman: “Nazem Kadri. I don’t, you know, part of the problem with all the hits I do, Kyle, is I, this is bad, and it’s a big criticism of myself, sometimes I can’t remember the things I say. And someone said to me, you went on air and you said that, and it wasn’t on the pod, I think…

These ships, typically oil tankers such as the one Ivan is stuck on, are more often ageing vessels of obscure ownership, unseaworthy, likely uninsured, and operationally hazardous. And they typically sail under flags of convenience or FOCs – the ships are registered in countries with very limited regulatory oversight.

South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb said it mistakenly distributed more than $40 billion worth of Bitcoin to customers during a promotional rewards event, triggering sharp price volatility last week for bitcoin’s price. The exchange said the incident occurred when a planned giveaway of small cash rewards was processed incorrectly. Instead of awarding about 2,000 Korean won, or roughly $1.40, some users received at least 2,000 Bitcoin each. The error resulted in the accidental distribution of roughly 620,000 Bitcoin, valued at approximately $44 billion at current prices. Bithumb apologized for the mistake and said it has now recovered 99.7% of the…

Mommy-to-be, Sonam Kapoor is all set to welcome her second child. As her due date draws close, the actress on Sunday, hosted an intimate Godh Bharai ceremony at her Mumbai residence. The actress played host to a long list of Bollywood stars, who were seen arriving at the Kapoor residence to join in the celebrations. After spending a memorable day with her friends, the actress took to her Instagram stories to share photos from the intimate ceremony. The photos offer an inside look at the decor, puja and the happy moments that the pregnant star shared with her family and…

Thomas Draca (Image credit: Special arrangements) NEW DELHI: When the legendary Sachin Tendulkar retired, he left the crowd with a piece of timeless advice: “Chase your dreams, they do come true.” For Italy allrounder Thomas Draca, one long-cherished dream is now within reach — meeting his idol, Hardik Pandya, during the T20 World Cup. On the field, whether with bat or ball, Draca strives to mirror Pandya’s intensity and fearless approach to the game.But his admiration doesn’t stop at cricketing skills alone. Draca also tries to emulate Pandya’s energy and demeanor off the field, reflecting the all-rounder’s professionalism and charisma…

Rajkot Nagarik Sahakari Bank (RNSB) will close the registration window for Jr Executive posts. Applications can now be submitted online the internet, and candidates with the right qualifications have an opportunity to acquire a position in the prestigious bank.As it was noted, graduates or post-graduates in any field are welcome to apply. The application process will start and end on February 2 and 9, 2026, respectively. Applicants are discouraged from failing on time.The recruitment is being done completely through the internet. The applicants are welcome to apply through the official web portal of the RNSB at https://rnsb.bank.in. Candidates are required…