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Sean Fern, a former FBI agent, is joining the prediction market platform Kalshi to lead the company's efforts in fighting money laundering.
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Kalshi taps former FBI agent to fight against money laundering
Bobby Allyn
The prediction market company says it wants to prevent its platform from being abused by criminals. The company is facing mounting pressure over market manipulation and insider trading on the site.
Three employees recently fired by OpenAI allege the company punished them for being outspoken about safety. OpenAI disputes the claims and says they were dismissed for mishandling sensitive information.
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Fired OpenAI employees question the company's commitment to safety
Huo Jingnan
The price of a gallon of diesel fuel is shown electronically on a pump at a QuikTrip station Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, in Greenwood Village, Colo.
David Zalubowski
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AP
Trump says U.S. to get diesel from Russia, relaxing pressure on Moscow to ease prices before midterms
The Associated Press
A huge crowd gathers to witness the public hanging of Rainey Bethea in 1936 in Owensboro, Kentucky. Public outrage over the spectacle made Bethea's death the last high-profile public execution in the United States. The Pentagon wants to livestream the firing squad execution of the Fort Hood shooter.
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The U.S. last held a public execution in the 1930s. The Pentagon wants to change that
Rachel Treisman
Texas Standard
‘It’s a great live sport’: Sumo Championship League launches in Texas this weekend
The league’s first event features a San Antonio athlete as the No. 1 seed.
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South Texas is moving on from Trump
‘Coding Kids’ looks at big tech and AI’s impact on remaking public education
Texas Standard for Oct. 9, 2026: Sumo Championship League debuts in Texas
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