Kalshi bans ex-congressman George Santos from prediction platform for life
George Santos, the former Republican congressman whose political career collapsed under a mountain of lies, has become the first person ever handed a lifetime ban by the prediction-market platform Kalshi.
The best and worst US states to retire in, ranked
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Retirement is full of decisions, and the state you choose to retire in could be the most important one.
‘Paradise Lost’ From ‘Train to Busan’ Director Yeon Sang-ho Acquired by Well Go USA Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)
“Paradise Lost,” the latest mystery-thriller from “Train to Busan” and “Hellbound” filmmaker Yeon Sang-ho, has been bought by Well Go USA Entertainment ahead of its world premiere at Toronto.
“Paradise Lost” will bow Sept. 13 at Toronto’s Royal Alexandra Theatre as part of TIFF’s Special Presentations lineup, marking Yeon’s fourth appearance at the festival.
Mortgage rates surge to the highest since June 2025 as new Middle East attacks push oil prices up
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A jump in oil prices after renewed hostilities in the Iran war is pushing bond yields higher, and mortgage rates are following suit.
Kalshi permanently bans former GOP Rep. George Santos over illegal trading
George Santos, who was expelled from the U.S. House of Representatives, arrives for the sentencing in his criminal corruption charges at Central Islip Federal Courthouse in Central Islip, New York, April 25, 2025.
Trump says U.S. communities opposing AI data centers could end up 'backwards and poor'
US President Donald Trump speaks before signing an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on Aug. 10, 2026.
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Nepal rescuers blast hillside in search of hydropower workers as families wait anxiously
The families of more than 600 workers believed to be trapped in a vast network of mud-filled tunnels along Nepal's Trishuli River are clinging to hope their loved ones can be found alive.
Victoria Beckham's company makes its first profit after 18 years
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The Ringer’s Sean Fennessey Criticizes His Parent Company’s Partnership With Netflix: ‘There’s an Inherent Conflict’ and ‘It Wasn’t My Decision’
Some dissent in Bill Simmons’ The Ringer publishing and podcast network is airing out publicly.
Sean Fennessey, the head of content for the Ringer and host of the platform’s popular “The Big Picture” podcast, appeared on the podcast “Talk Easy With Sam Fragoso” on Aug. 30 and touched on several topics — including that Ringer shows like “Big Picture” have been licensed by Spotify to Netflix, despite the fact that the podcast’s participants discuss content that might appear on the streamer.
Waiting for homebuying to get more affordable? Here's what to expect in 2027
If you've been waiting for the housing market to get more affordable before buying a home, 2027 may not bring much relief.
The latest forecasts suggest 30-year fixed mortgage rates could remain closer to 7% next year, keeping borrowing costs high for prospective buyers. The average 30-year fixed rate is currently 6.81%, according to Mortgage News Daily.