June 19, 2026
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Prediction markets say they’re different from sportsbooks. Gambling addicts say it’s all the same
B The soccer coach had blocked himself from sportsbooks by the time he found prediction markets. The tax accountant said he “got the same high” on those platforms that he got from gambling. “That was how I relapsed — with…
Warmer temps bring soaring tick populations – here’s how to stay safe from Lyme disease
L (AURORA, COLORADO) Spring’s warmer weather lures people outdoors – and into possible contact with ticks that spread Lyme disease. Already, the 2026 tick season is booming. On April 23, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned that emergency…
Supreme Court bolsters donors’ free speech rights in unanimous crisis pregnancy center ruling
W The U.S. Supreme Court has cleared the way for a chain of crisis pregnancy centers based in New Jersey to challenge a subpoena from New Jersey’s attorney general. First Choice Women’s Resource Centers operates at several locations throughout New…
What Trump’s post as a Jesus-like figure tells us about political messianism
A (AMHERST, MASS.) President Donald Trump sparked immediate outcry on April 12, 2026, when he posted an image of himself as a Jesus-like figure. The post, which Trump later said was supposed to depict him as a doctor, came shortly…
Supreme Court ruling: The latest in history of diminishing minority voting rights
R (KNOXVILLE, TN) Divided along ideological lines, the U.S. Supreme Court on April 29, 2026, issued a ruling that severely weakens a provision of the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965. That provision, known as Section 2, prohibited any discriminatory…
“Hedgeye Live” Investing Conference Returns May 13-15 With a World-Class Lineup of Market, Macro and Performance Experts
B GREENWICH, Conn., April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hedgeye Risk Management, a leading independent investment research and online financial media firm, announced that Hedgeye Live, its flagship in-person investing conference, will take place May 13-15, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency…
Today in Sports – Week Ahead, May 1 – 7.
B May 1 1891 — Legendary pitcher Cy Young wins first game played at Cleveland’s League Park. 1920 — Legendary slugger Babe Ruth records his first HR for the New York Yankees. 1920 — Joe Oeschger of the Boston Braves…
eSolutions Furniture Group Announces Closure of Business and Lenders’ Proposed Motion to Appoint Receiver
B MONTREAL, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ – eSolutions Furniture Group, including Bush Business Furniture, Bush Furniture, and Bestar (collectively, “eSolutions” or the “Company“), announced today that the Fédération des caisses Desjardins du Québec, as lender and as administrative agent for…
11 BBQ dishes that bring smoke first and everything else follows
J When barbecue starts feeling repetitive and nothing really stands out, it helps to have 11 BBQ dishes that lean into bold smoke and real flavor. This collection is for anyone who wants something with more presence, whether you’re cooking…
ProphetX Bolsters Legal and Compliance Leadership with Appointment of Two Senior Executives
B Bruce Fekrat Named Chief Legal Officer; Gabriel Wong Named Chief Compliance and Risk Officer as ProphetX Deepens Washington Presence and Advances CFTC Approval NEW YORK, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ProphetX, America’s #1 sports prediction market, today announced the…