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Prediction market platform Polymarket has received approval from the National Futures Association to operate a fully collateralised brokerage in the United States. The move lets American users trade its event contracts through a regulated entity, a major step in the company's return to the US market. Interest is high across the US, UK, Germany, Australia, Japan and other countries as traders weigh what regulated access means for prediction markets.
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Drew Mestemaker, a quarterback associated with Oklahoma State, is drawing online calls for the school to promote him aggressively as a future top NFL draft pick and possible Heisman Trophy contender. Supporters argue the program should move quickly to build his national profile while his stock is rising, and the chatter has pushed his name into US search trends.
- 3Andy Burnham to unveil EU trade deals worth billions▼Andy Burnham to unveil EU trade deals worth billions of pounds
Andy Burnham is set to announce trade agreements with the European Union valued at billions of pounds, according to a report by The Guardian. The announcement, from a senior UK political figure closely associated with regional and national politics, is drawing attention amid ongoing debate about Britain's post-Brexit economic relationship with the EU and what closer trade ties could mean for British businesses and regions.
- 4NBAA Mentoring Network Aims to Shape Business Aviation's Future▼NBAA Mentoring Network: Building the Future of Business Aviation
The National Business Aviation Association is highlighting its Mentoring Network, a programme connecting experienced professionals with newcomers to business aviation. The initiative pairs industry veterans with early-career members to share knowledge, support career development and help address workforce challenges across the sector. It reflects the association's broader push to attract and retain talent for the industry's future.
- 5Insurance trade group pushes TRIA, forest and flood bills in Congress▼APCIA focused on TRIA, Fix Our Forests and NFIP in Congress
The American Property Casualty Insurance Association is lobbying Congress on three fronts: reauthorizing the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act, advancing the Fix Our Forests legislation to reduce wildfire risk, and renewing the National Flood Insurance Program. The group says all three programs are vital backstops for policyholders, and their futures depend on action by lawmakers in Washington.
- 6Jersey beat Denmark by 72 runs in ICC Challenge League●Jersey defeat Denmark by 72 runs in ICC Challenge League
Jersey defeated Denmark by 72 runs in an ICC Challenge League cricket match, according to the BBC. The result is a notable win for Jersey in the tournament, which offers associate nations a pathway toward One Day International status and future World Cup qualification. Both sides are European associates, making the contest a closely watched regional rivalry.
- 7NDIA Looks at the Future of Military Training and Simulation●NDIA PERSPECTIVE: After 60 Years of Training, Simulation, What Comes Next?
A perspective piece from the National Defense Industrial Association marks six decades of military training and simulation technology and asks what the next era will bring. Published in National Defense Magazine, the article reflects on how simulation has shaped armed forces readiness since the 1960s and considers emerging capabilities that could define the field going forward.