From Chalamet to Messi, prediction markets are betting on celebrities to boost their brands

Prediction markets are betting that celebrity endorsements will help attract more users. Kalshi, a trading platform that surged in popularity during the 2024 presidential election, has recently released a slew of celebrity advertisements featuring famous athletes as it seeks to capitalize on the hype around the NBA Finals and the FIFA World Cup.  The push could…

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The promises and pitfalls of GLP-1 drugs

It’s that season again – the most uncovered time of the year. For some, swimsuits can be an issue, but not for Carly Anderson. The former elementary schoolteacher is now an online influencer, whose content celebrates people of all shapes, including her own. “Years and years ago, I started an online community called Just Wear…

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6/21: Sunday Morning

Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Birthright citizenship; the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library unveiled; Shooter Jennings releases recordings by his father, Waylon Jennings; comedian John Mulaney; childhood obesity; and the secrets of seahorses and seadragons. Source link

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