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One Thing: Inside the ‘Casino-ification’ of Everything (Including War)

Prediction markets are opening new doors to bet on pretty much anything - even outcomes during war. But things can get pretty heated when money is on the line, and now at least one state is stepping in to accuse a major prediction market of running an illegal gambling operation. ...  Show more

5 Good Things: A Rhode Island Community’s ‘Miracle on Ice’

A group of dads in London are learning a new skill to connect with their daughters and each other. Two pay phones nearly 3,000 miles apart are bridging a generational gap. A new breakthrough device is helping patients manage Parkinson’s disease in a more personalized way. After a ...  Show more

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