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A democratic socialist backed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani leads Rep. Adriano Espaillat in this monthâs Democratic primary for New Yorkâs 13th Congressional District.
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Exclusive: â¨Mamdani-backed democratic socialist leads incumbent Espaillat in key House race
Darializa Avila Chevalier leads incumbent Rep. Adriano Espaillat 39-35 in a new poll from Data for Progress.
https://www.semafor.com/article/06/11/2026/espaillat-challenger-leads-39-35-in-poll
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AFL-CIO is skeptical of a proposal that leading AI firms cede equity to the Trump administration in order to distribute their returns among Americans.
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AFL-CIO skeptical of government AI stake
âWe think that our plan forward is actually a more responsible way to use technology to benefit the people,â AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler said.
https://www.semafor.com/article/06/11/2026/afl-cio-skeptical-of-government-ai-stake
about 1 hour ago
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The number of direct conflicts between states reached its highest level since World War II.
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Conflicts at highest level since WWII
The Uppsala Conflict Data Program recorded 65 active conflicts.
https://www.semafor.com/article/06/10/2026/conflicts-at-highest-level-since-wwii
about 1 hour ago
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This weekâs IPO of SpaceX isnât just about growing the rocket and satellite company. Itâs about Elon Musk consolidating his empire, writes Liz Hoffman. Read more from the full view:
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View: AI revives the conglomerate
Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk are building the same thing: a holding company glued together by AI.
https://www.semafor.com/article/06/11/2026/ai-revives-the-conglomerate
about 2 hours ago
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đĄ Exclusive: The State Department circulated a memo internally making the case that the US response to the Ebola crisis in Africa has been better than Chinaâs.
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Exclusive: State Department memo says US Ebola response beats Chinaâs
The June 5 memo states that the US âhas become the single largest financial contributor to the Ebola response effort.â
https://www.semafor.com/article/06/11/2026/state-dept-memo-says-us-ebola-response-beats-chinas
about 2 hours ago
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Defend the Vote, a Democrat-aligned group is pushing party leadership to link affordability and corruption through a âCost of Corruptionâ messaging plan. Read more from Nicholas Wu:
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Exclusive: Democrats try to tie corruption to affordability
Americans surveyed in a new poll from Defend the Vote ranked the cost of living and corruption in Washington as their top two issues.
https://www.semafor.com/article/06/11/2026/democrats-try-to-tie-corruption-to-affordability
about 3 hours ago
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đĄ Exclusive: The State Department is being pressed for answers about Trumpâs Board of Peace.
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Exclusive: State Department pressed on Board of Peace oversight
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., said Congress has remained âlargely in the darkâ about the boardâs work since its launch in February.
https://www.semafor.com/article/06/11/2026/state-department-pressed-on-board-of-peace-oversight
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Ukraine has built and tested a low-cost alternative to US Patriot missiles, potentially reducing a shortfall in anti-air interceptor weapons.
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Ukraineâs cheaper version of Patriots
Patriots cost more than $4 million each and take around two years to build.
https://www.semafor.com/article/06/10/2026/ukraines-cheaper-version-of-patriots
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A spate of high-profile violent crimes is roiling the UK and France, testing European leaders as the UK government grapples with a wave of anti-immigration violence in Northern Ireland.
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Violence tests European leaders
The burst of violence is roiling the UK and France.
https://www.semafor.com/article/06/10/2026/high-profile-violent-crimes-test-european-leaders
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Chinese investors are using work arounds involving cryptocurrency to get in on US IPOs.
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Chinese investors want in on US IPOs
The workaround involves cryptocurrency that purportedly has exposure to the underlying stocks.
https://www.semafor.com/article/06/10/2026/chinese-investors-want-in-on-us-ipos
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SpaceX IPO is more than 4 times oversubscribed, raising concerns among some investors that the offering will simply be too large for the market to absorb in a healthy way.
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SpaceX IPO is oversubscribed
The market debut on Friday is set to be the largest in history.
https://www.semafor.com/article/06/10/2026/spacex-ipo-is-oversubscribed
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Democrats weigh whether a Senate majority is possible without Platner
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Exclusive: Democrats weigh whether a Senate majority is possible without Platner
An expanding map and his recent stumbles are nudging some in the party to look beyond Maine.
https://www.semafor.com/article/06/10/2026/democrats-weigh-whether-a-senate-majority-is-possible-without-platner
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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called for worker protection against AI-driven job losses and a new US regulatory body to oversee frontier AI research.
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Anthropicâs Amodei calls for workersâ rights over AI
Amodei said AI could soon create both huge economic growth and massive unemployment.
https://www.semafor.com/article/06/11/2026/anthropics-amodei-calls-for-workers-rights-over-ai
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Most companies didnât budget for the exorbitant cost of AI tokens, but no company can function without them, Box CEO Aaron Levie told Semaforâs Reed Albergotti at the Semafor Tech summit in San Francisco.
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âNobody has budgetedâ for tokenmaxxing, Boxâs Levie says
The bullish news for AI companies is that everyone using the technology will keep spending to keep up.
https://www.semafor.com/article/06/10/2026/nobody-has-budgeted-for-tokenmaxxing-boxs-levie-says
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Google didnât take funding from the Trump administration for quantum computing because of âconditionsâ that wouldâve prevented the tech giant from moving as quickly as it would like.
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Google quantum exec: US government funding wouldâve come with âconditionsâ
Googleâs Charina Chou said the government âcan do moreâ to invest in and support the sector.
https://www.semafor.com/article/06/10/2026/google-quantum-exec-us-government-funding-wouldve-come-with-conditions
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The US and Iran exchanged fire again, straining an already fragile ceasefire and pushing oil prices up.
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New US-Iran strikes threaten fragile ceasefire
Donald Trump said Iran would âpay the priceâ for not making a deal.
https://www.semafor.com/article/06/11/2026/new-us-iran-strikes-threaten-fragile-ceasefire
about 8 hours ago
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đĄ Exclusive: Nvidia exec says data centersâ adverse impacts, including higher electricity costs, are smaller than people think and âthe benefits are very, very significant.â
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Exclusive: Nvidia exec touts âsignificantâ data center benefits
Nvidiaâs head of sustainability wants to educate policymakers and the public about the positive impacts AI can have.
https://www.semafor.com/article/06/11/2026/nvidia-exec-touts-significant-data-center-benefits
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Chinaâs beating the US in neuroscience: âThere is a very real possibility that without significant regulatory reform, if youâre a wealthy American, in 10 years, the only place youâll be able to get your state-of-the-art cancer care is in Shanghai,â said Max Hodak, former president of Neuralink.
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A Sputnik moment: Chinaâs beating the US in neuroscience
âThis is going to be one of the three or four major plot lines of the next decade,â former Neuralink president says.
https://www.semafor.com/article/06/10/2026/a-sputnik-moment-chinas-beating-the-us-in-neuroscience
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US launched another wave of strikes against Iran, marking the latest sign that the countriesâ ceasefire is deteriorating, after Iran struck US bases in Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait.
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US launches more strikes on Iran
The attacks marked the latest sign that the countriesâ ceasefire is deteriorating.
https://www.semafor.com/article/06/10/2026/us-launches-more-strikes-on-iran
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Jeff Bezos raises $12B for AI that builds things: Prometheus, the secretive AI startup heâs leading with former Google X executive Vik Bajaj.
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Jeff Bezos raises $12B for AI that builds things
The billionaire tech founder returns to CEO role, taps JPMorgan and BlackRock to fund an âartificial general engineer.â
https://www.semafor.com/article/06/11/2026/jeff-bezos-raises-12b-for-ai-that-builds-things
about 10 hours ago
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Roughly 20% to 30% of operating expenses will come from spending on agents versus humans in the next three to four years, report shows.
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AI costs rising for businesses: report
Roughly 20% to 30% of operating expenses could come from spending on agents versus humans in the next three to four years, Bain & Company reported.
https://www.semafor.com/article/06/10/2026/ai-costs-rising-for-businesses-report
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The complicated economics of Africaâs football success
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View: The complicated economics of Africaâs football success
African talent has never been more prominent on the global stage, but migration continues to reshape who benefits from that success.
https://www.semafor.com/article/06/10/2026/africas-world-cup-success-takes-on-migration
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Zipline, the Washington-backed logistics firm pioneering large-scale drone deliveries in Africa, plans to extend its presence on the continent by rolling out services trialled in Rwanda.
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Exclusive: Rwanda diversification model drives Ziplineâs expansion plans
The drone delivery company plans to include livestock insemination in its plans to expand across Africa following a successful trial in Rwanda.
https://www.semafor.com/article/06/10/2026/rwanda-diversification-model-drives-ziplines-africa-expansion
about 23 hours ago
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Rwanda has secured a $250M IMF credit facility. It's the first African country to seal an IMF economic package since the start of the Iran war.
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Rwanda secures $250M IMF credit facility
The IMF noted that a prolonged war in the Middle East may jeopardize the countryâs resilience.
https://www.semafor.com/article/06/10/2026/wanda-secures-250m-imf-credit-facility
about 24 hours ago
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ExxonMobilâs gas project is forecast to lift Mozambiqueâs economy by more than 4%.
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Gas project forecast to lift Mozambiqueâs economy
ExxonMobilâs project could lift Mozambiqueâs economy by more than 4% a year once production starts, estimates Standard Bank.
https://www.semafor.com/article/06/10/2026/exxonmobil-gas-project-forecast-to-lift-mozambiques-economy
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US inflation hit a three-year high of 4.2%, the highest level in 3 years.
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US inflation hits highest level in three years
The Iran warâs continued impact on energy prices pushed overall inflation higher.
https://www.semafor.com/article/06/10/2026/us-inflation-hits-highest-level-in-three-years
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Building data centers in space could be cost-effective by the early 2030s.
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The case for data centers in space
Building data centers in space could be cost-effective by the early 2030s, analysis suggested.
https://www.semafor.com/article/06/10/2026/the-case-for-data-centers-in-space
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đĄ Exclusive: $35 insulin deal in the Senate now has enough votes to clear a filibuster
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Exclusive: $35 insulin deal has 60 votes in Senate
A bipartisan insulin pricing deal in the Senate now has enough votes to clear a filibuster.
https://www.semafor.com/article/06/10/2026/35-insulin-deal-has-60-votes-in-senate
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đĄ Exclusive: A bipartisan group of lawmakers warn the Trump administration is going easy on foreign companies potentially involved in dumping Chinese and Russian goods in the US.
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Exclusive: Lawmakers warn Commerce about easing trade penalties
A pair of lawmakers worry the Trump administration is going easy on foreign companies potentially involved in dumping Chinese and Russian goods in the US.
https://www.semafor.com/article/06/10/2026/lawmakers-warn-commerce-about-easing-trade-penalties
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Why Democrats rejected âclass traitorâ Steyer in California Read David Weigel's full view:
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View: Why Democrats rejected âclass traitorâ Steyer in California
As Steyer grew more ambitious, the donor-doer billionaire came to embody the Democratic Partyâs problems.
https://www.semafor.com/article/06/10/2026/why-democrats-rejected-class-traitor-steyer-in-california
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Abu Dhabi continues to attract startup founders despite war, argues Kelsey Warner. Read the full view:
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View: Abu Dhabi continues to attract startup founders despite war
Organizers feared a subdued annual gathering for Abu Dhabiâs seven-year-old entrepreneurial center Hub71; the vibe at the event this week was anything but.
https://www.semafor.com/article/06/10/2026/abu-dhabi-continues-to-attract-startup-founders-despite-war
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Before the war in Iran, Gulf corporate profits were on track for a record year.
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Prewar, Gulf corporate profits were on a tear
The regionâs listed companies saw net profits rise 15.5% to a record $67.9 billion in the first quarter, before the beginning of the war in Iran.
https://www.semafor.com/article/06/10/2026/prewar-gulf-corporate-profits-were-on-a-tear
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Oman announces $9 billion worth of projects involving investors from Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
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Oman pulls in $9B in fresh foreign investment
The country is proving more able than others in the region to handle the disruption caused by the Iran war.
https://www.semafor.com/article/06/10/2026/oman-pulls-in-9b-in-fresh-foreign-investment
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Europe ordered Meta to reverse a block on third-party AI assistants on WhatsApp, arguing that the tech giant was using its dominance to favor its own AI services.
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Europe expands regulatory crackdown on Big Tech
Brussels ordered Meta to reverse a block on third-party AI assistants on WhatsApp.
https://www.semafor.com/article/06/10/2026/europe-expands-regulatory-crackdown-on-big-tech
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Foxconn, the worldâs biggest electronics manufacturer, said it will invest in one gigawatt of solar and wind energy production in Vietnam.
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Foxconn to invest in Vietnam green energy
Vietnam imported almost 80% of its oil from Kuwait before the start of the conflict, leaving it hugely vulnerable.
https://www.semafor.com/article/06/10/2026/foxconn-to-invest-in-vietnam-green-energy
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Soaring fertilizer prices are taking a toll on poorer nations. Around 30% of global fertilizer supplies flowed through the Strait of Hormuz before the start of the Iran war, with many poorer nations â which import the majority of their needs â left badly exposed.
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Inflation across the worldâs biggest economies accelerated as a result of higher energy costs and threats to trade resulting from the Iran war.
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Global wholesale inflation grows amid rising energy costs
Chinaâs factory gate prices rose at the quickest pace since 2022 last month.
https://www.semafor.com/article/06/10/2026/global-wholesale-inflation-grows-amid-rising-energy-costs
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Widening violence across the Middle East raised concerns that the Iran war was expanding.
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Iran war expansion fears grow as attacks widen across Middle East
The Iranian military said it struck US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan.
https://www.semafor.com/article/06/10/2026/iran-war-expansion-fears-grow-as-attacks-widen-across-middle-east
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South Africa recorded modest GDP growth of 0.5% in the first three months of 2026.
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South Africa Q1 GDP edges higher
South Africa recorded modest growth of 0.5% in the first quarter of the year, underscoring the threat posed by the Iran war when its full impact is felt.
https://www.semafor.com/article/06/10/2026/south-africa-q1-gdp-edges-higher
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Some Trump admin officials and congressional Republicans are marshaling their clout against one of the USâ strongest trade partners in a remarkable display of support for South Koreaâs biggest online retailer: Coupang.
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Trumpworld connections are fueling Coupangâs clash with South Korea
Republicans are offering remarkable support for South Koreaâs biggest online retailer.
https://www.semafor.com/article/06/10/2026/trumpworld-connections-are-fueling-coupangs-clash-with-south-korea
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China tech on display at World Cup: Qingdao-based Hisense is the official display partner for the video assistant referee systems, while Lenovo, as FIFAâs âOfficial Technology Partner,â is deploying servers in Texas to power the broadcast, as well as features like AI-enabled 3D player avatars.
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China tech on display at World Cup
Sports sponsorships in recent years have gone beyond traditional advertising.
https://www.semafor.com/article/06/09/2026/china-tech-on-display-at-world-cup
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đĄ Exclusive Todd Blanche faces a rocky road to confirmation in the Senate
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Exclusive: Blanche faces a rocky road to confirmation in the Senate
Sen. Thom Tillisâ, R-N.C., reservations about the acting attorney general are well-known, but there are other undecided senators on the judiciary panel.
https://www.semafor.com/article/06/10/2026/blanche-faces-a-rocky-road-to-confirmation-in-the-senate
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The case for putting data centers in space: Building them in space could be cost-effective by around 2040.
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The case for space data centers
By the early 2030s, space data centers could be only around 30% more expensive than terrestrial ones.
https://www.semafor.com/article/06/09/2026/the-case-for-space-data-centers
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India is still waiting for a long-awaited trade deal with the US as the country's economic woes pile up.
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India still waiting for US trade deal
The countriesâ relationship has worsened during US President Donald Trumpâs second term.
https://www.semafor.com/article/06/09/2026/india-still-waiting-for-us-trade-deal
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As OpenAI joins Anthropic and SpaceX in the IPO queue, the question for Wall Street: Is there enough money for all of them?
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AI startups race to IPO
The sheer amount of money these AI giants will need raises concerns theyâll crowd out fast followers.
https://www.semafor.com/article/06/09/2026/ai-startups-race-to-ipo
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Our story last week about a Spanish soccer teamâs hedge against its own relegation to a lower league ending up on Kalshi touched a nerve, writes Liz Hoffman. The idea of a team betting against itself sits uneasily with fans. The discomfort is understandable but misplaced. Read more:
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View: Prediction markets are rebuilding insurance and itâs getting weird
The fact that a soccer teamâs hedge against its own relegation to a lower league ended up on Kalshi instead of at Lloydâs of London is a sign of prediction marketsâ utility, not their seediness.
https://www.semafor.com/article/06/09/2026/prediction-markets-are-rebuilding-insurance
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The denial of a World Cup ref from Somalia is triggering some scrutiny on Capitol Hill, where at least one Democrat is demanding Artanâs denial be reversed.
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Denial of World Cup ref from Somalia prompts scrutiny
Omar Abdulkadir Artan âwas determined to be inadmissible due to vetting concerns,â the Trump administration said.
https://www.semafor.com/article/06/09/2026/denial-of-world-cup-ref-from-somalia-prompts-scrutiny
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An uncomfortable energy deadline is looming for the White House. One of Trumpâs key oil market fixes is about to break, argues Tim McDonnell.
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View: One of Trumpâs key oil market fixes is about to break
An uncomfortable energy deadline is looming for the White House.
https://www.semafor.com/article/06/09/2026/one-of-trumps-key-oil-market-fixes-is-about-to-break
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Oil prices ticked down after Iran and Israel halted mutual attacks, even though there remains little sign of progress toward a full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Oil prices ease as Israel and Iran pause strikes
There still remains little sign of progress toward a full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
https://www.semafor.com/article/06/09/2026/oil-prices-ease-as-israel-and-iran-pause-strikes
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đĄ Exclusive: Uranium mining market heats up amid nuclear-powered data centers bet
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Exclusive: Uranium mining market heats up amid nuclear-powered data centers bet
The gap between supply and demand in uranium production is widening.
https://www.semafor.com/article/06/09/2026/uranium-mining-market-heats-up-amid-nuclear-powered-data-centers-bet
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