Outside powers’ reported backing for Sudan’s warring sides helps fuel fighting as atrocities mount

CAIRO (AP) — For more than two years, Sudan’s military and a powerful paramilitary force have torn the country apart in a war for power, both digging in against peace efforts even as atrocities mount and starvation spreads. One reason they can keep going is the support each reportedly gets from other nations looking for… Continue reading Outside powers’ reported backing for Sudan’s warring sides helps fuel fighting as atrocities mount

Harris scores 20 as Howard downs the District of Columbia Firebirds 103-71

WASHINGTON (AP) — Bryce Harris’ 20 points helped Howard defeat the District of Columbia Firebirds 103-71 on Thursday. Harris had eight rebounds for the Bison (1-1). Cam Gillus scored 18 points while shooting 6 of 6 from the field and 4 for 6 from the line and added five rebounds. Alex Cotton shot 4 for… Continue reading Harris scores 20 as Howard downs the District of Columbia Firebirds 103-71

Who is GPP? Members, ages, & all you need to know about SM Entertainment’s new all-Japanese girl group

SM Entertainment Japan has formally introduced its new, eight-person, entirely Japanese female musical act, designated GPP. The unit is affiliated with Warner Music Japan. Continue reading Who is GPP? Members, ages, & all you need to know about SM Entertainment’s new all-Japanese girl group

Southern California man arrested for alleged sexual assaults of several women

A Southern California man was arrested in connection with the alleged sexual assaults of several women. The suspect, Davionne Jackson, 33, of Los Angeles, was arrested on Oct. 10 in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, and extradited to California, where he was booked for an outstanding sexual assault warrant, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. According […] Continue reading Southern California man arrested for alleged sexual assaults of several women

Canada May Lose Measles Elimination Status as Cases Rise

Canada was certified by the World Health Organization (W.H.O.) as a nation that “eliminated” measles in 1998. Elimination status requires zero confirmed cases of local transmission for 12 consecutive months, although a modest number of cases imported by travelers from other countries are allowed. Continue reading Canada May Lose Measles Elimination Status as Cases Rise

“You don’t really feel the absence of Hardik Pandya” – Abhishek Nayar’s massive claim on Team India star after AUS vs IND 2025 4th T20I

Former Indian all-rounder Abhishek Nayar hailed Shivam Dube for neutralizing the impact of Hardik Pandya’s absence after the fourth T20I against Australia in Carrara. Continue reading “You don’t really feel the absence of Hardik Pandya” – Abhishek Nayar’s massive claim on Team India star after AUS vs IND 2025 4th T20I

Freeport field hockey solves Yarmouth, returns to Class B state final

After losing their last three matchups, the Falcons top the undefeated Clippers to reach their third state final in four years. Continue reading Freeport field hockey solves Yarmouth, returns to Class B state final

Google to Integrate Polymarket Odds into Search and Finance Platforms

The post Google to Integrate Polymarket Odds into Search and Finance Platforms appeared com. TLDR: Polymarket data will appear directly in Google Search and Finance for real-time event odds. Integration uses Polygon and USDC, ensuring fully on-chain, verifiable transactions. Real-time probabilities may influence crypto trading and accelerate price discovery. Early rollout in Google Labs precedes wider U. S. and global expansion, per reports. Polymarket, the blockchain-based prediction market, is expanding its reach by partnering with Google to embed real-time odds directly into search results and Google Finance. The integration will display probabilities for elections, sports outcomes, crypto milestones, and other events. Users can query questions like “Will Bitcoin hit $100K by year-end?” and see live, crowd-sourced forecasts without leaving Google. The rollout begins in Google Labs for early testers, with broader access expected in the following weeks, according to Bloomberg. Polymarket Integration Brings Prediction Markets to Mainstream Users Polymarket operates on Polygon and uses USDC for on-chain settlements. This ensures that all transactions are transparent and verifiable on-chain. Integration with Google positions Polymarket as a bridge between DeFi speculation and traditional finance. Analysts note this could improve liquidity and accelerate price discovery for event-based markets. Google Finance and search will primarily feature real-time odds, historical charts, and probabilities from Polymarket and competitor Kalshi. Users in the United States will gain immediate access, while India and other regions are expected to follow soon. This visibility could introduce prediction markets to a much wider audience. Experts cite Polymarket’s election-night accuracy as a key driver of mainstream attention. The integration also enables faster arbitrage opportunities across venues, according to blockchain analysts. Liquidity surges may follow as more users monitor odds directly in Google Search. Crowdsourced forecasts could rival traditional polls for predictive reliability. Market observers note this is part of a growing trend of DeFi tools entering mainstream information layers. Polymarket x Google We’re excited to announce Polymarket. Continue reading Google to Integrate Polymarket Odds into Search and Finance Platforms