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Kalshi suspends three US congressional candidates for 'political insider trading'

Kalshi suspends three US congressional candidates for 'political insider trading'

By Jasper Ward WASHINGTON, April 22 (Reuters) - Prediction markets platform Kalshi said on Wednesday it has suspended three U.S. congressional candidates for "political insider trading," building on its efforts to block politicians and athletes from betting on contests in which they are involved.
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Kalshi Suspends Political Candidates for Trading on Their Own Elections

Kalshi Suspends Political Candidates for Trading on Their Own Elections

Kalshi, a prediction market platform, has suspended three political candidates for trading on their own elections. The candidates, including Mark Moran, Matt Klein, and Ezekiel Enriquez, were fined and suspended for five years. Moran, a U.S. Senate candidate, admitted to betting on his candidacy to highlight perceived corruption within the platform. Kalshi's enforcement actions are part of efforts to prevent insider trading and maintain market integrity. The company emphasized the importance of proactive measures to identify and address illicit trading activities.
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Human Rights Campaign targets battleground districts during broader reckoning over LGBTQ+ rights

Human Rights Campaign targets battleground districts during broader reckoning over LGBTQ+ rights

The Human Rights Campaign is launching a $15 million investment targeting Republicans in battleground districts ahead of the fall's midterm elections
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Daily Slop: 21 Apr 26 – NFL pre-draft feels less like reporting & smokescreens, more like guesses & hot air

Daily Slop: 21 Apr 26 – NFL pre-draft feels less like reporting & smokescreens, more like guesses & hot air

A collection of articles, podcasts & tweets from around the web to keep you in touch with the Commanders, the NFC East, the NFL and sports in general, and a sprinkling of other stuff
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Virginia voters approve redistricting plan that could boost Democrats’ seats in Congress

Virginia voters approve redistricting plan that could boost Democrats’ seats in Congress

Virginia voters have approved a congressional redistricting plan plan that could help Democrats win up to four additional U.S. House seats in this year’s midterm elections
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Peak Perspective: Top 10 Basketball Players of the Mountain West Division Era

Peak Perspective: Top 10 Basketball Players of the Mountain West Division Era

Top 10 Men’s Basketball Players since 2013
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New app using AI aims to expand civic engagement in Minnesota

New app using AI aims to expand civic engagement in Minnesota

An app created by a Minnesota resident uses AI to simplify the legislative processes for the public
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MLB roundup: Cubs score 7, win 7th straight as Phils' skid hits 7

MLB roundup: Cubs score 7, win 7th straight as Phils' skid hits 7

Shota Imanaga tossed seven stellar innings, Seiya Suzuki and Michael Busch each drove in two runs and the streaking Chicago Cubs posted a 7-4 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday.
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Red Flag Warnings Issued Across Central U.S. Amid Dry Weather

Red Flag Warnings Issued Across Central U.S. Amid Dry Weather

The National Weather Service has issued red flag warnings across a large portion of the central United States due to extremely dry weather conditions. These warnings extend from the Dakotas down to Texas and from Montana eastward to Minnesota. The dry conditions have led to a rise in soybean futures as concerns grow over the impact on agriculture. Winds in central Minnesota are expected to range from 10 to 15 mph, with gusts reaching up to 30 mph, while relative humidity is predicted to drop to around 20%. Such conditions increase the risk of fires, which could potentially burn out of control. The USDA reports that 12% of the U.S. soybean crop has been planted, which is double the amount from the previous week and significantly higher than the five-year average.
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Virginians vote on Democratic map targeting 4 Republican congressional seats

Virginians vote on Democratic map targeting 4 Republican congressional seats

By Joseph Ax April 21 (Reuters) - Virginians head to the polls on Tuesday to vote on a new Democratic-drawn congressional map for November's midterm elections that could flip four Republican seats in the U.S.
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Democrats win in Virginia but it won't be the final say in a national redistricting competition

Democrats win in Virginia but it won't be the final say in a national redistricting competition

Democrats are celebrating an election win in Virginia that could put them slightly ahead in the national redistricting competition that President Donald Trump triggered in an attempt to preserve his party’s House majority in this year’s midterms
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Former Attorney General Eric Holder Discusses Redistricting and Democratic Strategy on 'Face the Nation'

Former Attorney General Eric Holder Discusses Redistricting and Democratic Strategy on 'Face the Nation'

Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder appeared on 'Face the Nation' to discuss his work on redistricting as chairman of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee. Holder emphasized the importance of addressing gerrymandering to ensure fair representation in Congress. He argued that recent redistricting efforts in Virginia and California are necessary responses to Republican actions in states like Texas, which he claims have attempted to stack the deck in their favor.