AMERICANTHINKER - Was it the COVID vaccine? How did America come to this?
By Eric Utter Contrary to reports, the Democrat party is not dead, it's just zombie-fied into a socialist monster.
HUFFPOST - U.N. Warns 3 Global Crises Are About To Push Food Prices Higher
The wars in Iran and Ukraine, along with El Nino, are predicted to create a perfect storm of higher costs and lower crop yields.
AXIOS (Zachary Basu) - Prediction markets have a fake news problem
Prediction markets have emerged as an unlikely engine of viral misinformation, pumping out false, misleading and context-free claims to millions of people on social media. Why it matters: Once a niche corner of crypto and gambling cultures, these platforms have rapidly become a central force in how politics, media and global crises are understood in real time. - Kalshi and Polymarket, the two dominant prediction markets, have pushed deep into the mainstream , striking a vast web of media , sports and influencer partnerships as their valuations have soared. - The problem: Their social media accounts face few of the rules or norms that govern journalism, even as their posts can spread faster — and reach farther — than verified…
AI:Prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi have transitioned from niche gambling tools into powerful engines for viral misinformation, often spreading unverified or flat-out false claims to drive social media engagement. While these platforms claim to provide clarity amidst modern "AI slop," they frequently operate without the journalistic standards of traditional media, utilizing an engagement-first approach that prioritizes tribalism and outrage. These digital-native companies have been caught posting misleading content regarding global crises—such as unsubstantiated reports on Iranian unrest and fake news about U.S. interest in Greenland—as well as targeted trollish claims against political figures. Despite attempting to frame…Open