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But with sports gambling now legal in 38 states plus Washington, D.C., Vorkunov points out that various regulators, sportsbooks, and professional leagues are better equipped to catch when potential fixing is going on. And Vorkunov says the investigation into the Porter scheme has posed a really vexing question.

But with sports gambling now legal in 38 states plus Washington, D.C., Vorkunov points out that various regulators, sportsbooks, and professional leagues are better equipped to catch when potential fixing is going on. And Vorkunov says the investigation into the Porter scheme has posed a really vexing question.

But with sports gambling now legal in 38 states plus Washington, D.C., Vorkunov points out that various regulators, sportsbooks, and professional leagues are better equipped to catch when potential fixing is going on. And Vorkunov says the investigation into the Porter scheme has posed a really vexing question.

Before we let you go, a few other stories we're following. Ukrainian officials say an overnight Russian attack on Kyiv killed at least nine people and injured dozens, calling it the biggest attack on the Ukrainian capital this year. This comes as negotiations to end the war in Ukraine have reached a serious point of contention.

Before we let you go, a few other stories we're following. Ukrainian officials say an overnight Russian attack on Kyiv killed at least nine people and injured dozens, calling it the biggest attack on the Ukrainian capital this year. This comes as negotiations to end the war in Ukraine have reached a serious point of contention.

Before we let you go, a few other stories we're following. Ukrainian officials say an overnight Russian attack on Kyiv killed at least nine people and injured dozens, calling it the biggest attack on the Ukrainian capital this year. This comes as negotiations to end the war in Ukraine have reached a serious point of contention.

Yesterday, President Trump expressed frustration with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky over his rejection of a U.S. proposed peace plan. A U.S. delegation that included Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff abruptly canceled a meeting in London that was seen as a make-or-break moment in talks.

Yesterday, President Trump expressed frustration with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky over his rejection of a U.S. proposed peace plan. A U.S. delegation that included Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff abruptly canceled a meeting in London that was seen as a make-or-break moment in talks.

Yesterday, President Trump expressed frustration with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky over his rejection of a U.S. proposed peace plan. A U.S. delegation that included Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff abruptly canceled a meeting in London that was seen as a make-or-break moment in talks.

Zelensky rejected the administration's plan that would see Washington recognize Russian sovereignty over the Crimean Peninsula, a Ukrainian territory that Russia has occupied since 2014. In recent days, the U.S. has threatened to walk away from the process altogether, as Ukraine sees the currently proposed deal as too favorable to Russia.

Zelensky rejected the administration's plan that would see Washington recognize Russian sovereignty over the Crimean Peninsula, a Ukrainian territory that Russia has occupied since 2014. In recent days, the U.S. has threatened to walk away from the process altogether, as Ukraine sees the currently proposed deal as too favorable to Russia.

Zelensky rejected the administration's plan that would see Washington recognize Russian sovereignty over the Crimean Peninsula, a Ukrainian territory that Russia has occupied since 2014. In recent days, the U.S. has threatened to walk away from the process altogether, as Ukraine sees the currently proposed deal as too favorable to Russia.

Staying with the Trump administration and an interesting 48 hours regarding the economy, on Monday, the CEOs of big box retailers, including Walmart and Target, privately warned the president that while prices remain steady for now, his tariff policy could eventually cause prices to go up, shelves to empty, and supply chains to be disrupted.

Staying with the Trump administration and an interesting 48 hours regarding the economy, on Monday, the CEOs of big box retailers, including Walmart and Target, privately warned the president that while prices remain steady for now, his tariff policy could eventually cause prices to go up, shelves to empty, and supply chains to be disrupted.

Staying with the Trump administration and an interesting 48 hours regarding the economy, on Monday, the CEOs of big box retailers, including Walmart and Target, privately warned the president that while prices remain steady for now, his tariff policy could eventually cause prices to go up, shelves to empty, and supply chains to be disrupted.

That's when Trump started to turn the dial down, indicating tariffs on China would be lower than the current 145%. And acting on the advice of the Treasury and Commerce Secretaries Tuesday, Trump began backing down on his threats to fire Federal Reserve Chief Jerome Powell. Markets rallied and the dollar surged as a result of Trump's shifting messages.

That's when Trump started to turn the dial down, indicating tariffs on China would be lower than the current 145%. And acting on the advice of the Treasury and Commerce Secretaries Tuesday, Trump began backing down on his threats to fire Federal Reserve Chief Jerome Powell. Markets rallied and the dollar surged as a result of Trump's shifting messages.

That's when Trump started to turn the dial down, indicating tariffs on China would be lower than the current 145%. And acting on the advice of the Treasury and Commerce Secretaries Tuesday, Trump began backing down on his threats to fire Federal Reserve Chief Jerome Powell. Markets rallied and the dollar surged as a result of Trump's shifting messages.

Axios notes, however, this all comes as polls show for the first time in Trump's political life, most voters disapprove of his handling of the economy. And finally, last year, the rich got richer by a whole lot. The Wall Street Journal reports $1 trillion of wealth was created in 2024 for the 19 wealthiest American households. That's more than the value of Switzerland's entire economy.

Axios notes, however, this all comes as polls show for the first time in Trump's political life, most voters disapprove of his handling of the economy. And finally, last year, the rich got richer by a whole lot. The Wall Street Journal reports $1 trillion of wealth was created in 2024 for the 19 wealthiest American households. That's more than the value of Switzerland's entire economy.