Government
As Trump Threatens Iran, Global Settlement CEO Warns War Bets Create Perverse Incentives

War-related prediction markets could create financial incentives for people to influence the events they are betting on, including when conflicts begin, Ryan Kirkley, co-founder and CEO of crypto settlement firm…

Oct 01, 2026

Economy
Trump’s New Trade War Brought an Unexpected Ally to Canada

President Donald Trump has spent the past month trying to squeeze Canada at the negotiating table. Instead, that pressure may…

Sep 16, 2026
Politics
Warning for Trump on AI: ‘Of Course’ It Threatens Humanity, Slams White House for Failing to ‘Step Up’

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg warned that artificial intelligence poses risks to humanity and criticized the White House for failing…

Sep 14, 2026
Economy
Iran War Added $115 Billion to US Energy Costs, Top Economist Says — ‘$860 Per Household’

Moody’s Analytics Chief Economist Mark Zandi said the Iran war is costing American households more as energy prices ripple through…

Sep 11, 2026