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The case maintains that exposure to sportsbook apps, particularly those that feature live, in-play wagering options known as microbetting, negligently causes severe gambling addictions.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
27 Apr. 2026 -
Authorities allege that the soldier made more than $400,000 wagering on the outcome of the operation using insider knowledge.—
Will Gottsegen,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
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For the first time, balls and strikes can now be challenged, subjecting the fundamental building block of the game to review.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2026
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The 49-year-old from Carver, Massachusetts is accused of running a dogfighting operation for years; breeding and training dogs for violence and subjecting the animals to disturbing and cruel conditions and punishment.—
Juli McDonald,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Kropp was charged with involuntary manslaughter and endangering children, while Cherry was charged with obstructing justice, arrest records show.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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British authorities arrested a man from Sudan last week on suspicion of endangering life in that case.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Apr. 2026
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The emerging political fracture is already jeopardizing a critical piece of legislation that farmers across the country are awaiting.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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These trusts are designed to hold and manage assets for a child without jeopardizing access to benefits.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Betting (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betting%20%28on%29. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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