Flutter doubles down on prediction markets despite investor worries about growth Suswati Basu Flutter Entertainment is leaning harder into prediction markets, even as some investors question how much upside the move will really deliver. In its fourth quarter earnings letter to shareholders, the parent company of FanDuel made clear that it plans to … Continue reading Flutter doubles down on prediction markets despite investor worries about growth
February 26, 2026 World Economic Forum CEO steps down after appearing in the Epstein files BY Jude Cramer Yet another powerful person has stepped down after being named in the Epstein files. Børge Brende, president and CEO of the World Economic Forum (WEF), best known for hosting an annual summit of world leaders in … Continue reading World Economic Forum CEO steps down after appearing in the Epstein files, marking another scandal for WEF
Alabama class action lawsuit aims to take down sports betting push by Kalshi Joel Loynds Suswati Basu A class action lawsuit has been filed in Alabama against Kalshi over what the plaintiffs claim is an illegal sports wagering website. Alabama is notoriously strict with its gambling laws, with it outright banned … Continue reading Alabama class action lawsuit aims to take down sports betting push by Kalshi
Data signals a tougher discovery era as AI cuts repeat searches, concentrates traffic, and leaves publishers with fewer opportunities. By Danny Goodwin , January 28, 2026 U.S. Google searchers are searching far less than a year ago, according to a new Datos/SparkToro report. The data suggests Google isn’t losing users — it’s … Continue reading Google searches per U.S. user down nearly 20%
Gambling deductions tax fix shot down once again Joel Loynds The ongoing battle to restore gambling loss deductions has failed once again. This comes as an amendment to bill H.R.7148, which was shot down in a recent committee hearing. Representative Dina Titus, a Democrat from Nevada, urged the change. She has now … Continue reading Gambling deductions tax fix shot down once again
Verizon says its service is back after a 10-hour outage Verizon customers’ issues appeared to be concentrated in the eastern United States. Ian Carlos Campbell UpdatedThu, January 15, 2026 Smith Collection/Gado via Getty Images Verizon’s network is experiencing technical issues that are impacting calls and wireless data. Verizon customers on X have reported seeing … Continue reading Verizon outage: Voice and data services down for many customers
Chris Skinner steps down as brand ambassador of Southern Poker Tour after cheating scandal Sophie Atkinson Suswati Basu A popular Australian poker player has taken to social media to apologize after cheating at a recent event, with the Southern Poker Tour also confirming he is no longer a brand ambassador. Chris Skinner, … Continue reading Chris Skinner steps down as brand ambassador of Southern Poker Tour after cheating scandal
The IPG merger strengthens Omnicom’s media engine, but fast-growing brands show why attention — not inventory — drives momentum. Reid Holmes on January 5, 2026 The advertising world has reached a moment of reckoning. As of late November 2025, Omnicom Group has officially closed its acquisition of Interpublic Group (IPG), with revenues exceeding $ 25 billion. … Continue reading Omnicom’s mega-merger doubles down on media — at creativity’s expense
December 09, 2025 Exclusive: Hinge CEO Justin McLeod steps down span>span]:whitespace-nowrap”> Justin McLeod, founder and CEO of dating app Hinge, is consciously uncoupling from his app. Hinge’s president and chief marketing officer Jackie Jantos—recently named one of Fast Company’s CMOs of the year—will succeed him in the role of CEO, effective immediately. McLeod will stay … Continue reading Exclusive: Hinge CEO Justin McLeod steps down
Netflix went down for some viewers after Stranger Things premiered The first four episodes of Stranger Things season 5 caused issues for thousands of viewers. Mariella Moon UpdatedThu, November 27, 2025 Stranger Things season 5 (Netflix) Netflix has crashed for what seemed to be thousands of viewers after the first four episodes of … Continue reading Netflix went down for some viewers after Stranger Things premiered
