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If you made Oscar winner predictions based on who was leading on Kalshi and Polymarket, you would’ve done pretty well. Loading audio narration… The two prediction market platforms correctly identified the winner in 19 out of the 24 categories represented at Sunday night’s Academy Awards.That’s not quite as good as Polymarket’s record with the Golden Globes in January — traders correctly predicted 26 out of 28 winners that night — but it nonetheless demonstrates the markets’ ability to channel the wisdom of the crowds, at least most of the time.And even the stars themselves are getting in on the action:…

Parents, lawmakers and county leaders across Hawaiʻi have made a recurring request to the education department in recent years: open up school playgrounds and fields for the public when classes aren’t in session.The ask seemed to be gaining traction at the start of this year, with lawmakers introducing multiple proposals to require the Department of Education to make recreational facilities available to communities. Halfway through the session, however, the Legislature is moving in the opposite direction with a bill to crack down on school trespassing that may also criminalize parents.Under Senate Bill 2611, families who set foot on school grounds…

I’ve been reviewing earbuds and headphones for over a decade. Since 2020, I’ve been a daily runner, so I’ve become heavily invested in finding the best headphones for workouts of all kinds. When you’re moving, sweating, and pushing your pace, the little details matter. Top models combine a secure, comfortable fit with great sound and workout-friendly features, like strong water resistance and controls that are easy to use mid-stride.Every pick in this guide earned its spot through real workouts, including walking, running, weightlifting, and bike rides. My favorite workout earbuds overall are the Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 because they’re so…

Nvidia kicks off its annual GTC developer conference in San Jose, California, on Monday with CEO Jensen Huang’s keynote scheduled for 11 a.m. PT / 2 p.m. ET. GTC — which stands for GPU Technology Conference — is Nvidia’s flagship annual event, running from March 16 to March 19. The chipmaker typically uses the spotlight to announce new products, champion partnerships, and lay out its vision for the future of computing. Huang’s keynote will focus on Nvidia’s role in the future of computing and AI. You can watch the two-hour address in person at the SAP Center or livestream the…

Anton, a 44-year-old Russian soldier who heads a workshop responsible for repairing and supplying drones, was at his kitchen table when he learned last month that Elon Musk’s SpaceX had cut off access to Starlink terminals used by Russian forces. He scrambled for alternatives, but none offered unlimited internet, data plans were restrictive, and coverage did not extend to the areas of Ukraine where his unit operated. Loading audio narration… It’s not only American tech executives who are narrowing communications options for Russians. Days later, Russian authorities began slowing down access nationwide to the messaging app Telegram, the service that…

One of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s signature initiatives has been to expand the availability of early childhood education. But efforts like offering free pre-kindergarten and providing grants to open new classrooms have not resolved a central problem: Attracting child care workers and teachers and keeping them. Researchers from Michigan State University estimate that 79% of ZIP codes in the state are “child care deserts.” That means there are at least three children ages 0 to 5 for every child care slot available.“If we care about every child in this state being able to read and do math on grade level, an…

For decades, one of the greatest challenges to treating neurological disorders like attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is that its symptoms often resemble those of several other conditions. Overlapping disorders are extremely common when it comes to neurological diagnoses.A child who struggles to sit still, focus or complete tasks could have ADHD, anxiety, a learning disability or simply be reacting to stress at home. A teenager who seems emotionally volatile and impulsive might be showing early signs of a mood disorder, ADHD or trauma. An adult who constantly misses deadlines, forgets important obligations and feels chronically overwhelmed might be dealing with workplace burnout,…

Silent retreats have become increasingly common in the United States in recent years.To calm down and reset their nervous systems, people relinquish their phones and reading materials and commit to speaking at a bare minimum to learn practices of self-awareness.Silent meditation and silent prayer have shaped spiritual lives within a variety of religious traditions for thousands of years. Today, however, those practices are often being offered in secular settings.One particular form of meditative silence, the 10-day mindfulness retreat, has had an outsized impact. Research I have carried out over the past two decades sheds light on the role of the…

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The University of Florida says it’s deactivating the campus College Republicans as a registered student group after being notified that some members engaged in antisemitism.The deactivation effort at the University of Florida campus marks the second time this month that a public university in Florida has taken action against a Republican group accused of being involved in racist or antisemitic behavior. Earlier this month, Florida International University in Miami launched an investigation into a group chat started by an official with the Miami-Dade chapter of the Republican Party that included violently racist slurs, antisemitic comments and…

This. Is. March. (At Business Insider.) Loading audio narration… The NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments kick off this week. March Madness is considered one of the best sporting events of the year, but why let them have all the fun?Here at BI Today, we’re doing a bracket of our own, and we need your help. Below you’ll find an eight-team bracket made up of some of the biggest trends in business, seeded from one (highest) to eight.(My colleague Joe Ciolli is doing a bracket for First Trade focused on specific companies. You can check out his over here.)Voting will…