In this photo illustration, Apps for online prediction market sites are shown on an electronic device on Feb. 25, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. Scott Olson | Getty Images The 2026 FIFA World Cup was forecast to be the biggest gambling event in history. For prediction market platforms, that’s led to soaring trading volumes in June.
MetLife (MET) is well-positioned in the life insurance and benefits sector, exhibiting fundamental momentum that the broader market hasn’t fully priced in. Backed by scale, brand equity, and an experienced leadership team, MetLife is firing on all cylinders. Premium & Sales Growth: In Q1, MetLife’s core premiums and fees grew 10%, driven largely by international
Haley Cohen Gilliland’s A Flower Traveled in My Blood: The Incredible True Story of the Grandmothers Who Fought to Find a Stolen Generation of Children is a spellbinding account of Argentina during the years of the military junta. Under the vicious regime, pregnant women were kidnapped and, after giving birth, murdered, their newborn children placed
Wimbledon returned this week and is already serving up unmissable style moments, with everyone from royals to the glitterati descending on SW19 for the biggest two weeks in British tennis. The great and gilded have been gathering to watch the action as this fortnight of fabulous sport gets underway—but who will take a coveted spot
SATURDAY AM: Following Supergirl‘s plummet to Earth last weekend, and the pain that’s caused the James Gunn and Peter Safran’s DC, the general media might be quick to declare the death of Illumination/Universal‘s Minions this weekend after the franchise’s lowest result with $39.5M 3-day and $64.5M 5-day from Minions & Monsters. But to quote Nikki
Shakira is the latest superstar musician to contribute to the ongoing Venezuela earthquake relief efforts. In a new announcement video (watch below), the Colombian pop star said that $500,000 from the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund will be used to support education intervention for thousands of children affected by the recent tragic earthquakes. Shakira has
A former charity worker who lied about her cancer diagnosis has been jailed for two years after providing false employment references to make financial gain. Claire Alderton, 48 and of Portsmouth, Hampshire, was sentenced at a hearing in Portsmouth Crown Court last month after pleading guilty to creating the fake references. Alderton was offered the
An airport lounge — without the security screening or boarding pass. Credit card companies American Express and Chase are increasingly waging their luxury lounge wars outside the airport. From an air-conditioned retreat in the middle of the desert at Coachella to an exclusive athlete meet-and-greet at the Paris Olympics, these companies are investing big in
FedEx delivered a strong quarter on Tuesday, but shares of the delivery company are sliding in after-hours trading — which we see as a misreading of the results. Revenue in the fiscal fourth quarter of 2026 was $25 billion, above the $24.04 billion consensus forecast, according to estimates compiled by LSEG. Earnings per share (EPS)
My Heartstopper hyperfixation continues—which is not a surprise, because the final book and movie come out in a couple of weeks. To be honest, my reading has been mostly in the fanfiction arena lately, but my obsession did lead me to pick up a few books in June. First up was I Was Born for
Harry and Meghan’s children, Archie and Lilibet, were supposed to visit the UK for the first time in four years, but multiple outlets have reported that he is no longer bringing his family. Originally Posted Here
Toy Story 5 spoilers are ahead, so READ ON WITH CAUTION! Andy and Bonnie’s famous toys returned this summer by way of the 2026 movie release Toy Story 5. Reviews for the Pixar sequel were very positive, and it smashed box office records during its opening weekend, earning $160 million domestically in three days, which
Soap characters always have it rough, and Days of Our Lives isn’t holding back, especially when it comes to Chanel. Days of Our Lives spoilers for the week of 7-06-26 promise all sorts of heartbreaks and betrayals, but the Chanel spoilers scare me. The fact that she has an emotional setback and needs Johnny and
The culture secretary is removing herself and her department from the social media platform X because it “favours abuse and misinformation over meaningful debate”. Lisa Nandy said the platform was not healthy for democracy and communities and that she would stop using her own account as well as instructing the Department for Culture, Media and
Central Park Tower, left, and One57, center, along Billionaire’s Row in New York, May 1, 2026. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox.
Kalshi and Polymarket. Gabby Jones | Bloomberg | Martin Lelievre | Getty Images Volume has exploded on prediction market platform Polymarket since its launch, with notable surges during the 2024 election and last fall. Yet the majority of closed individual markets on the site never surpassed $10,000 in reported volume. A CNBC analysis found that
The Marlow Murder Club trio take on twin mysteries, including their most personal case yet, in Robert Thorogood’s The Mysterious Affair of Judith Potts. Judith, Becks and Suzie have just solved the murder of a local actor, but there’s no rest for the members of the Marlow Murder Club. Almost immediately, Detective Inspector Tanika Malik,
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married Friday night at Madison Square Garden, where actor Adam Sandler was the surprising officiant at a star-packed ceremony. The secrecy that surrounded the buildup to the nuptials lifted when a marquee outside the Midtown Manhattan arena proclaimed “JUST&T MARRIED” once the deed was done. The couple did not have
The number 10 is commonly associated with a classical numerical metric for perfection, whether it be subjective as the top grade for perceptible quality, or any number of objective uses as an integer. But in some cultures, the number and those closest to it take on additional meanings, such as in East Asia, in which
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We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. Any products or services put forward appear in no particular order. if you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Christmas parties hit men in a strange way. The excitement, the pressure, the “I really hope I don’t embarrass myself in front of people I
Mykonos is not, by reputation, a place associated with rest. It is associated with the opposite of rest — with late nights, with music that continues until the sun comes up, with the specific kind of exhaustion that follows a week of doing everything the island makes available at full commitment. This reputation is entirely
A closing children’s charity has expressed disappointment at “inaccurate and damaging” allegations regarding trustee pay. The Suffolk Parent Carer Forum this week said it was closing with “great sadness”, also citing a loss of funding from the Department for Education. The charity is run by parents, carers and family members who provide support to children
Rendering of the Museum of American Finance’s new home on Commonwealth Pier in the Boston Seaport. Courtesy: Museum of American Finance Nearly a decade after leaving its former home, the Museum of American Finance is welcoming the public to its new headquarters – and just in time for the country’s 250th anniversary. The 5,400-square-foot museum
AeroVironment stock ripped 28% higher on Tuesday during premarket trading as the dronemaker reported fourth-quarter earnings that beat on the top and bottom lines. The company smashed expectations after the bell on Monday, reporting earnings of $1.84 per share while analysts polled by LSEG were expecting $1.46 per share. Revenue also came in ahead, more
Today in Books readers, I have an important update: this is the last week of this newsletter. Luckily, you can still follow all the book news by signing up for the Book Riot Newsletter, which goes out on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. It’s the same book news curation, covered by the same Book Riot writers,
Though London is in the midst of its third heatwave of 2026, Middleton looked cool in a blue linen pantssuit and nude heels. As the temperature climbed toward 90°F, she met with AELTC’s Honorary Stewards, the crew of Wimbledon volunteers who welcome attendees and help control the tournament’s legendary lines. Catherine, Princess of Wales attends
July 4 weekend is a quiet one for new indie releases, leaving the field to Angel Studios’ PG-13 wide release Young Washington on 2,700 screens. From Angel and Wonder Project, the film, timed to the 250th anniversary of the founding of the U.S., stars British actor William Franklyn-Miller as the young man who would go
Gerald Casale, co-founder of DEVO, is set to release a video on the 250th birthday of the United States that excoriates America’s president and previews the musician’s upcoming solo album. Coming out on July 4th, the animated video for “Just Do It!” takes viewers through a trip with President Donald Trump, a dictator in the
Chicago PD is losing one of its original series regulars, and to say this girl isn’t taking it well would be an understatement. LaRoyce Hawkins’ Kevin Atwater was a TV Fanatic favorite, and based on just how fans are reacting to the news of this departure, it’s evident that he was a fan-favorite, too. And
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