Body found in bin outside apartment complex
A Brisbane resident has described the discovery of a body in an apartment complex bin as “pretty disturbing”.
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Appeals court rules against Kalshi, says prediction markets can be regulated like gambling
The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against the prediction market Kalshi on Friday, determining states can regulate prediction market platforms like gambling in the latest blow to the industry. In a unanimous ruling, the three-judge panel sided with Ohio and Tennessee, finding Kalshi did not show its sports-event contracts are "swaps" that typically...
Appeals court rules against Kalshi, says prediction markets can be regulated like gambling
The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against the prediction market Kalshi on Friday, determining states can regulate prediction market platforms like gambling in the latest blow to the industry. In a unanimous ruling, the three-judge panel sided with Ohio and Tennessee, finding Kalshi did not show its sports-event contracts are "swaps" that typically...
China and the US can make nice, if not peace
Washington and Beijing have spent nearly a decade trading tariffs, export controls and blacklists, with each round threatening rupture. Yet they keep recovering from the brink. Tensions soared before summits and plunged immediately after. For example, in 2019 at Osaka, Trump walked back threats to impose tariffs on US$300 billion of Chinese goods and eased curbs on Huawei after Beijing reportedly agreed to buy American farm goods. In Busan last October, he lowered tariffs and shelved export...
33 new Costco stores announced. Here's what we know about their locations
The bulk retail chain will open 33 new Costco warehouse in fiscal year 2027, Vachris said in earnings call wrapping up the 2026 fiscal year.
Iconic SoCal bookstores Vroman's and Book Soup have found a new owner
The beloved bookstores have been searching for a buyer for two years, ever since owner Joel Sheldon, whose family has helmed Vroman's for more than a century, announced his retirement in 2024.
Consumer confidence dips in September amid inflation concerns
U.S. consumer sentiment dipped to a four-month low in September amid rising inflation rates and mounting cost-of-living concerns, according to survey results released Friday. The University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers index found that consumer confidence slipped to a reading of 48.1 in September, a 7 percent decrease from August and 15 percent less than...
We've put our lives online. Now we're being warned to stop
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Extra cash for some Australians — and a card surcharge shake-up looms
Millions of shareholders have started receiving dividends from big companies, while businesses consider the impact of new card payment rules.
DUI drivers face increased penalties under new laws signed by Newsom
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed four bills that would increase penalties against DUI drivers in California.
Woman dies after being hit by vehicle south of Canberra
A report will be prepared for the Coroner.
Mayor Bass and challenger Raman each raise about $2.5 million in campaign funds
The two mayoral hopefuls were effectively neck and neck as they pulled in donations of up to $1,800 while also tapping the city's pool of taxpayer matching funds.
Ed Sheeran’s Gillette Stadium concerts cancelled due to severe weather
A multi-day nor'easter is expected to hit the east coast of the U.S. on Friday and will affect North and South Carolina, Virginia, Rhode Island, Massachusetts and other states.