Arizona Hits Kalshi With Criminal Charges, Escalating Fight Between States and Prediction Markets

Arizona on Tuesday became the first state to file criminal charges against Kalshi, accusing the prediction market company of operating an illegal gambling business within its borders, a significant escalation in the fight to regulate the popular platform. The 20-count charging document accuses Kalshi of accepting bets on political outcomes, college sporting competitions and individual …

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China Makes Energy Security ‘Reunification’ Offer to Taiwan Amid Middle East War

BEIJING, March 18 (Reuters) – China offered on Wednesday ⁠what ⁠it said would be energy ⁠stability to Taiwan if it agreed to Beijing’s rule, part ​of a campaign by China to convince the island of the benefits of “reunification”, which ‌it has long rejected. Governments around ‌the world are scrambling for alternative energy supplies during …

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Afghans Search for Loved Ones at Kabul Rehab Centre Bombed by Pakistan

KABUL, March 18 (Reuters) – Families and friends of people who were under treatment ⁠at ⁠a rehab centre in the Afghan capital Kabul searched ⁠for their loved ones on Wednesday, two days after it was bombed by Pakistan in the deadliest incident in the ​months long conflict between the neighbours. The Afghan Taliban government has …

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A Look at Eid Al-Fitr and How Muslims Celebrate the Islamic Holiday

CAIRO (AP) — Muslims around the world are bidding farewell to the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and will soon start celebrating the holiday of Eid al-Fitr. Eid is typically greeted with joy and excitement and is marked with congregational prayers and festivities that usually include family visits, gatherings, outings and new clothes. In the …

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Gasoline Price Hike From Iran War Could Push Consumers Toward EVs, Hybrids

By Nick Carey and Valerie Volcovici GUILDFORD, England/RICHMOND, Virginia, March 18 (Reuters) – The rising price of gasoline from the Iran ⁠war has ⁠triggered angst and uncertainty for carmakers, dealers and vehicle owners ⁠at the pump. For Martin Miller, it presents an opportunity. Miller owns a used electric-car dealership southwest of London and logged his …

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