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Kalshi Charged Criminally As Prosecutors Target Prediction Markets: What To Know Kalshi Charged Criminally As Prosecutors Target Prediction Markets: What To Know Kalshi Charged Criminally As Prosecutors Target Prediction Markets: What To Know
Kalshi Charged Criminally As Prosecutors Target Prediction Markets: What To Know Prediction market platform Kalshi is facing criminal charges as prosecutors and critics accuse the company of offering illegal gambling on wars, elections, and other political events. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced the 20-count criminal case against KalshiEx LLC and Kalshi Trading LLC in a news release on Tuesday, March 17. The complaint claims that the companies behind Kalshi operate an unlicensed gambling business. The misdemeanor charges carry fines between $10,000 and $20,000, although the case isn't aiming to shut down the platform. "Kalshi…
Engine Fires Spark Huge Recall Of VW Cars: What To Know Engine Fires Spark Huge Recall Of VW Cars: What To Know Engine Fires Spark Huge Recall Of VW Cars: What To Know
Engine Fires Spark Huge Recall Of VW Cars: What To Know More than 48,000 Volkswagen cars are being recalled over a wiring issue that could increase fire risks, officials said. Volkswagen Group of America issued the recall for 48,165 Jettas, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Wednesday, March 11. The issue affects certain cars from the 2025 and 2026 model years. The transmission ground wire in recalled Jettas may not have been properly connected during assembly, which can cause an open electrical circuit. "An open circuit may increase the risk of excessive current draw, possibly increasing the risk of a fire," the NH…
Iran Wants 2026 World Cup Matches Moved Amid US-Israeli Attacks Iran Wants 2026 World Cup Matches Moved Amid US-Israeli Attacks Iran Wants 2026 World Cup Matches Moved Amid US-Israeli Attacks
Iran Wants 2026 World Cup Matches Moved Amid Us-israeli Attacks Iran is calling on FIFA to move its 2026 World Cup matches to Mexico over security concerns tied to the US-Israeli war on the country. The Iranian embassy in Mexico said on Tuesday, March 17, that it's discussing the unprecedented change with soccer's governing body. The talks come days after President Donald Trump said that it wouldn't be "appropriate" for Iran to play in the tournament, which begins on Thursday, June 11. Mehdi Taj, president of the Iranian Football Federation, said the team won't travel to the US due to Trump's statement. "When Trump has clearly stated that he canno…
Amazon Unveils One-Hour Deliveries Amid Faster Shipping Push: What To Know Amazon Unveils One-Hour Deliveries Amid Faster Shipping Push: What To Know Amazon Unveils One-Hour Deliveries Amid Faster Shipping Push: What To Know
Amazon Unveils One-Hour Deliveries Amid Faster Shipping Push: What To Know Amazon is aiming to speed up its deliveries nationwide, rolling out one-hour service in hundreds of cities and three-hour delivery in more than 2,000 communities. The online retail giant announced the faster delivery services in a news release on Tuesday, March 17. Amazon said customers can quickly receive more than 90,000 items, including household essentials, groceries, over-the-counter medications, clothing, and toys. Three-hour delivery is now available in a broad mix of large cities, mid-size communities, and smaller towns, while one-hour delivery has launched in certain areas nat…
Young Girl's Death Prompts Hyundai To Stop Sales, Plans Recall For SUV Young Girl's Death Prompts Hyundai To Stop Sales, Plans Recall For SUV Young Girl's Death Prompts Hyundai To Stop Sales, Plans Recall For SUV
Young Girl's Death Prompts Hyundai To Stop Sales, Plans Recall For SUV Hyundai has stopped selling certain SUVs and is preparing a recall after a young girl's death was linked to a power seat issue. A "stop sale" was issued for 2026 Hyundai Palisade Limited and Calligraphy trims across North America, Hyundai announced in a news release on Friday, March 13. The South Korean automaker said it's working with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to submit an official recall. About 68,500 Palisades are expected to be included, including 60,515 in the US and 7,967 in Canada. "Hyundai is aware of a tragic incident involving a Palisade," Hyund…
Foreclosures Surge 20% In 12th Straight Month Of Annual Increases, New Data Shows Foreclosures Surge 20% In 12th Straight Month Of Annual Increases, New Data Shows Foreclosures Surge 20% In 12th Straight Month Of Annual Increases, New Data Shows
Foreclosures Surge 20% In 12th Straight Month Of Annual Increases, New Data Shows Foreclosures surged across the US in February, marking the twelfth straight month of annual increases amid an ongoing housing affordability crisis, according to new data. There were 38,840 properties with foreclosure filings nationwide in February, real estate analytics firm ATTOM said in a report released on Thursday, March 12. That was up 20% from February 2025. ATTOM CEO Rob Barber said the latest numbers reflect a rise in foreclosures after several years of unusually low levels. "Foreclosure activity in February marked the twelfth consecutive month of annual increases, extending a…
CT Gas Prices Climb As US-Israeli War On Iran Continues: What To Know CT Gas Prices Climb As US-Israeli War On Iran Continues: What To Know CT Gas Prices Climb As US-Israeli War On Iran Continues: What To Know
CT Gas Prices Climb As Us-israeli War On Iran Continues: What To Know The US-Israeli war on Iran is fueling a massive surge in gasoline prices as fighting in the region continues to disrupt the global oil supply. The national average price of gasoline climbed 23.2 cents over the past week to $3.68 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data released Monday, March 16. Prices are now 80 cents higher than mid-February and 66.1 cents higher than mid-March 2025. As of Sunday, March 15, at least 1,444 people have been killed in Iran, while more than 18,550 have been injured, Al Jazeera reported. "Consumers continue to feel the sting of rising oil, gasoline, a…
Airport Chaos Grows, Hundreds Of TSA Officers Quit Amid Gov't Shutdown: What To Know Airport Chaos Grows, Hundreds Of TSA Officers Quit Amid Gov't Shutdown: What To Know Airport Chaos Grows, Hundreds Of TSA Officers Quit Amid Gov't Shutdown: What To Know
Airport Chaos Grows, Hundreds Of TSA Officers Quit Amid Gov't Shutdown: What To Know Airport delays are growing nationwide as hundreds of Transportation Security Administration officers quit and more workers miss shifts during the ongoing federal government shutdown. At least 2,370 US-based flights were canceled, and more than 3,630 were delayed on Monday, March 16, according to FlightAware data as of 10 a.m. New York City's LaGuardia Airport reported the most cancellations at 156 flights, accounting for 28% of its scheduled service. While severe weather along the East Coast and across the Midwest is making disruptions worse, hourslong waits at security checkpoints&nbs…
Deadline Approaching For Claims In $28M Telemarketing Call Settlement: How To File Deadline Approaching For Claims In $28M Telemarketing Call Settlement: How To File Deadline Approaching For Claims In $28M Telemarketing Call Settlement: How To File
Deadline Approaching For Claims In $28M Telemarketing Call Settlement: How To File You have only a few days left to file a claim as part of a more than $25 million settlement from SiriusXM over repeated telemarketing calls. The satellite radio company was accused of contacting people listed on the National Do Not Call Registry or who had directly asked SiriusXM to stop calling. SiriusXM denied wrongdoing but agreed to settle the claims for $28 million. The lawsuit was originally filed in October 2025 and involves calls made between Saturday, April 27, 2019, and Thursday, Oct. 31, 2025. The deadline to submit a claim is Friday, March 21. A perso…
Seat Belt Problems Force Huge Recall Of Kia Vehicles: What To Know Seat Belt Problems Force Huge Recall Of Kia Vehicles: What To Know Seat Belt Problems Force Huge Recall Of Kia Vehicles: What To Know
Seat Belt Problems Force Huge Recall Of Kia Vehicles: What To Know Nearly 15,000 Kia vehicles are being recalled over a seat belt buckle defect that increases injury risks during a crash, officials said. Kia America issued the recall for 14,870 vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Friday, March 6. The issue affects certain 2027 Kia Telluride SUVs and 2026 Kia K4 Hatchback vehicles. The rear center seat belt anchor buckle in the K4 and the third-row center seat belt anchor buckle in the Telluride may not latch properly due to a manufacturing error. "A seat belt anchor buckle that does not latch properly may not ade…
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