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Eurovision 2026 Recap: Bulgaria Beats the Market Favorite

Recap: Bulgaria won Eurovision 2026 in Vienna on May 16, 2026, with Dara's "Bangaranga" scoring 516 points and winning both the jury and the public vote. Israel was second. Finland had been the market favorite beforehand.

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Recap: Where Americans Watched the 2026 World Cup

Recap: The 2026 World Cup ran from June 11 to July 19, 2026. Spain won the 2026 World Cup, beating Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the final on July 19, 2026 (Ferran Torres scored). Kylian Mbappé won the Golden Boot with 10 goals.

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How to Use Polymarket in the US (Legally) in 2026

Polymarket is back in the US. After three years of being inaccessible to US-based traders following its 2022 CFTC settlement, the platform returned to US users in July 2025 by acquiring QCX, a CFTC-licensed Designated Contract Market.

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Is Kalshi Gambling or Trading? How Kalshi Is Legal Under CFTC Rules

Kalshi is not a gambling site, legally. It is a federally regulated derivatives exchange licensed by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission↗ (CFTC). The contracts you trade on Kalshi are event contracts — a category of derivative recognized under the Commodity Exchange Act↗ of 1936.

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Recap: The USA's 2026 World Cup Run and the Markets

Recap: The United States reached the Round of 16 and lost 4-1 to Belgium in Seattle. Spain won the 2026 World Cup, beating Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the final on July 19, 2026 (Ferran Torres scored). Kylian Mbappé won the Golden Boot with 10 goals.

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