A decades-long study suggested that close relationships with family members during teenage years could lead to a rich network of friendships in adulthood. By Emily Baumgaertner Nunn To many teens, ...

Earth is closer than ever to global catastrophe as major world powers grow increasingly confrontational and cooperative efforts to reduce existential risks break down, a group of scientists warned ...

The “single greatest predictor” of future stock-market returns has never been more bearish. This indicator is based on the average U.S. household’s allocation to equities. It was introduced in 2013, ...

After hitting a multi-year high of $3.65 last year, XRP could be ready to break through the $4 price level this year. Ripple's $2.5 billion in blockchain-related acquisitions could create entirely new ...

Oz the Mentalist has done some jaw-dropping things over the years in terms of predictions and perceived mind reading (which has led to some bets made on exact scores). And back in November, he visited ...

Discover which 2025 Lincoln Aviator trim fits your luxury SUV needs. Compare Premiere, Reserve & Black Label features, tech, and style upgrades. The 2025 Lincoln Aviator offers three trims with ...

Event contracts are viewed as information, but also assets, making it all the more difficult to figure out which rules do and don't apply to them. Prediction markets are regulated by the Commodity ...

In the days leading up to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, a user on the predictions market website Polymarket made nearly $33,000 worth of bets. After U.S. servicemembers conducted ...

A gambling research company says prediction markets could become a $1 trillion industry nationwide when fully mature, with $435 billion of that coming from contracts on sports outcomes. The battle ...

Putting your money where your mouth is has never been easier, as it’s now possible to gamble on basically anything, including election outcomes. However, many experts worry that gamifying politics ...

DraftKings is entering the red-hot prediction markets business, launching technology that lets users trade contracts linked to sporting and financial events. DraftKings said event contracts will be ...

In this episode of Galaxy Brain, Charlie Warzel explores the burgeoning industry of prediction markets. These platforms let people wager on everything from elections and award shows to the most ...