The latest round of the Epstein files has effectively ended the careers of some of the world's most powerful figures, from captains of industry to prominent attorneys.
Why it matters: The revelations aren't stopping, with new names — and new recriminations — coming to light every day.
Meta's internal testing found a chatbots product failed to protect minors from sexual exploitation nearly 70% of the time, per documents presented in court Monday — though the company says it was never launched, as a result of that testing.
Why it matters: Meta is under fire for its chatbots allegedly flirting and engaging in harmful conversations with minors, prompting investigations in court and on Capitol Hill.
The average discount for U.S. homes that sold below their original asking price last year was nearly 8% — the largest such gap since 2012, according to a Redfin report.
Why it matters: Still-high mortgage rates and home prices have sidelined many shoppers. But those who remain in the market are scoring the biggest deals in years.
Los Angeles — After years of attempts, the NBA may have finally found a competitive All-Star game format.
Why it matters: The National Basketball Association may have saved the contest, which is the final game of All-Star Weekend, from a viewership and interest decline akin to the NFL's Pro Bowl, which averaged only 2 million viewers and aired on a Tuesday earlier this year.
Prediction markets are creating a digital Wild West, where well-placed opportunists can win big by betting on real-world events — from the capture of Nicolás Maduro to a surprise Super Bowl cameo.
What may strike everyday people as blatant insider trading is defended as legal based on the letter of the law.
Why it matters: The spectacle of people profiting off privileged knowledge is accelerating a broader erosion of trust in a society where confidence and good faith were already in retreat.
