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Senator Blumenthal and Representative Tonko Join Campaign for Gambling Reform Amidst Black Market Concerns

Senator Blumenthal and Representative Tonko Join Campaign for Gambling Reform Amidst Black Market Concerns

Senator Richard Blumenthal and Representative Paul Tonko have joined the 'Truth and Integrity: The Movement for Gambling Reform' campaign, launched on September 23, 2026, in Washington, D.C. This initiative aims to push for stronger federal and state regulations on gambling, driven by concerns over gambling addiction, which is being equated to a mental health crisis. Both lawmakers are known consumer protection advocates and are keen to address the issue, calling for increased accountability from lawmakers and sports leagues. The campaign has garnered support from various states, including New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts, and seeks to tackle the growing problem of unregulated online gambling operators.
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Polymarket introduces deposit limits, lock-outs to combat trading addiction

Polymarket introduces deposit limits, lock-outs to combat trading addiction

Sept 30 (Reuters) - Prediction market startup Polymarket on Wednesday rolled out a slew of tools to help users manage compulsive behavior, including voluntary deposit limits, lock-outs and access to mental health resources.
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Trump’s shift from 'Housing First' is causing upheaval for homelessness programs and many they serve

Trump’s shift from 'Housing First' is causing upheaval for homelessness programs and many they serve

The Trump administration is shifting federal policy and dollars away from the “Housing First” approach that has been at the heart of federal homelessness policy
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Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer Moves to Block Bill Protecting Taxpayers from AI Data Center Energy Costs

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer Moves to Block Bill Protecting Taxpayers from AI Data Center Energy Costs

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) is actively working to prevent the passage of a bill aimed at protecting families from increased energy costs associated with new AI-driven data centers. The bill, co-sponsored by U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and U.S. Senator Jon Husted (R-Ohio), passed the House with a bipartisan vote of 417-3. It seeks to ensure that companies building data centers, rather than households, bear the cost of new power plants and transmission lines required to serve these facilities. Senator Schumer has labeled the measure a 'fraud,' arguing that it is voluntary and does not mandate companies to comply, in contrast to a mandatory bill he supports. His second-in-command, Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), has not publicly stated a position on the bill. Republican leaders in the Senate intend to force a recorded vote on the bill, which would require every Senate Democrat to publicly state their stance.
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Exclusive-Tiger Global, Dragoneer in talks to invest in Kalshi's new $1 billion fundraise, sources say

Exclusive-Tiger Global, Dragoneer in talks to invest in Kalshi's new $1 billion fundraise, sources say

By Anirban Sen NEW YORK, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Kalshi is in advanced discussions to raise about $1 billion in fresh funding from existing and new investors, including Tiger Global Management and Dragoneer Investment Group, according to people familiar with the matter, as the prediction markets
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Prediction Markets Face Regulatory Scrutiny in US as Court Rules Against Kalshi

Prediction Markets Face Regulatory Scrutiny in US as Court Rules Against Kalshi

Prediction Markets Face Regulatory Scrutiny in US as Court Rules Against Kalshi
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Washington D.C. Rat Rangers Educate Public on Non-Toxic Rodent Control Amid Rising Infestations

Washington D.C. Rat Rangers Educate Public on Non-Toxic Rodent Control Amid Rising Infestations

In Washington D.C., a group known as the 'Rat Rangers' is actively working to educate residents on effective, non-toxic methods for preventing rat infestations. This initiative comes after a 2024 City Wildlife study revealed a significant number of D.C. wildlife suffering from blood-clotting issues due to rodenticides. Head Rat Rangers Holly Gerberich, an anthrozoologist, and Gerard Brown lead public 'rat walks' to demonstrate how human behavior contributes to rat populations. They emphasize that rats are drawn to environments where food waste and garbage are readily available. Despite the use of poisons, traps, and even birth control, rat numbers in the city are increasing, with a healthy pair of brown rats capable of producing up to 15,000 descendants in a single year. The Rat Rangers advocate for improved sanitation practices, such as proper garbage disposal and securing outdoor bins, to make urban environments less welcoming to rodents. This approach aims to address the root cause of infestations rathe...
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Walmart CEO John Furner Issues Public Commitment Against Personalized Pricing Amid Regulatory Scrutiny

Walmart CEO John Furner Issues Public Commitment Against Personalized Pricing Amid Regulatory Scrutiny

Walmart CEO John Furner Issues Public Commitment Against Personalized Pricing Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
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Tibor Nagy on why United Nations 'High Level' week is a waste of time

Tibor Nagy on why United Nations 'High Level' week is a waste of time

In his latest column, Ambassador Tibor Nagy argues the high-profile UN 'high-level' week bringing leaders to New York is theater and a waste of time.
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Democrats to probe lucrative Trump family business deals if they win midterms

Democrats to probe lucrative Trump family business deals if they win midterms

By Alexandra Ulmer and Richard Cowan WASHINGTON, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Corporate donors to US President Donald Trump's ballroom and participants in business deals brokered by Trump family members are expected to be among the first targets of investigations if Democrats take control of the House or
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US, Iran set to hold separate talks with mediators on Monday or Tuesday, official says

US, Iran set to hold separate talks with mediators on Monday or Tuesday, official says

Sept 28 (Reuters) - Qatari mediators are expected to hold separate talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in New York and with the US side on Monday or Tuesday, an official briefed on the negotiations told Reuters.
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Prediction markets' push into US stocks raises regulatory alarm bells

Prediction markets' push into US stocks raises regulatory alarm bells

By Douglas Gillison WASHINGTON, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Prediction markets are fast becoming alternative venues for traders to wager on US companies like Tesla and Apple, raising concerns about investor protection and market oversight, according to independent data and regulatory experts.