#Markets
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Online Betting Adoption Surges as Gen Z Overtakes Millennials
Online betting activity accelerated sharply in mid-2026, with first-time users tripling from January levels and Gen Z becoming the largest…
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AI Tax Proposals Face Scrutiny as Economists Cite 1,000-Signature Petition
A growing debate in Washington is centering on whether artificial intelligence should face new taxes as automation reshapes the labor…
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Germany August CPI Hits 2.9%, Missing Forecasts by 0.1 Point
Germany’s preliminary August 2026 inflation reading came in at 2.9% year over year, slightly below expectations. The softer-than-forecast print adds…
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California Voter Fraud Case: DOJ Arrests Noncitizen in Los Angeles
Federal prosecutors arrested a lawful permanent resident in California on charges tied to alleged false U.S. citizenship claims and voter…
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China-Taiwan Tensions Rise as 244 Chinese Government Vessels Encircle the Island
A record 244 Chinese government vessels were detected around Taiwan in July, intensifying concerns about a potential quarantine or blockade.…
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Bessent Puts China’s $1.2 Trillion Trade Surplus at Center of G20 Talks
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is pressing G20 finance chiefs to confront China’s $1.2 trillion trade surplus and excess industrial capacity.…
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24 States Challenge USPS Mail-In Ballot Rules Ahead of 2026 Midterms
A coalition of 24 states and the District of Columbia is moving to block new USPS mail-in ballot requirements tied…
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AI Book Shredding Sparks Alarm Across the Rare and Used Book Trade
Millions of printed books have reportedly been bought, scanned for AI training, and destroyed, unsettling booksellers and collectors. The practice…
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Bessent Says Iran Sanctions Are Biting as G20 Focus Turns to Oil and Inflation
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said at the G20 that Iran is feeling the impact of sanctions, linking economic pressure to…
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Bessent Says Oil Prices Will Fall as 10-Year Treasury Yield Returns to Trump-Era Level
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said oil prices are likely to decline and argued the U.S. bond market remains the world’s…