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The biggest horse race in the country, the Kentucky Derby, takes place Saturday in Louisville. If you’re looking to make a wager on Kalshi, Polymarket or another prediction platform around the event — you’re out of luck. There are no Kentucky Derby event contracts offered on the major prediction platforms, which host contracts on everything from sports outcomes to geopolitical events to reality TV show moments, but not horse racing. Bill Carstanjen, CEO of Churchill Downs, which owns the Kentucky Derby and the racetrack where it’s held, told CNBC it’s unlikely that horse racing will ever show up on prediction…

President Donald Trump said he plans to raise tariffs on cars and trucks imported from the European Union to 25% next week. Loading audio narration… In a Friday post on Truth Social, Trump said the EU is “not complying with our fully agreed to Trade Deal,” and added that automakers could avoid the tariffs if they produce vehicles at plants in the United States.The move would raise tariffs from levels outlined in a 2025 US-EU trade framework, agreed to in July 2025, which set a 15% ceiling on most goods. That agreement has been the subject of ongoing disputes over…

President Donald Trump said he would increase tariffs charged to the European Union for cars and trucks to 25%, without saying what authority he would use to raise the levies.”Based on the fact the European Union is not complying with our fully agreed to Trade Deal, next week I will be increasing Tariffs charged to the European Union for Cars and Trucks coming into the United States,” he wrote on Truth Social on Friday. “The Tariff will be increased to 25%. It is fully understood and agreed that, if they produce Cars and Trucks in U.S.A. Plants, there will be…

Spirit Airlines airplanes sit parked at Fort Lauderdale – Hollywood International Airport, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S., April 23, 2026. Marco Bello | ReutersPresident Donald Trump said Friday that his administration gave a “final” bailout proposal for Spirit Airlines as the budget carrier could be forced to liquidate without a lifeline.Talks with bondholders for a government bailout this week have not yielded a deal as of Friday. The Trump administration last month had offered a $500 million loan that could have given the government up to a 90% stake in the Florida-based airline, according to people familiar with the matter…

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Julie Zhu, a China market strategist for global creators based in Shenzhen. She has helped creators like Khaby Lame and Pamela Reif tour the country. It’s been edited for length and clarity. Loading audio narration… In the pandemic, we had a serious lockdown in China. We were staying at home and trying to do exercises at home, and at that time, I found one influencer getting very trendy in China: Pamela Reif.She is a fitness influencer, and Chinese women love her. People would try to complete her routines and share their…

A year and a half ago, I had reached a crossroads in Melbourne. Loading audio narration… I was made redundant in my previous role, my lease was close to ending, and I was itching to follow my dream of living abroad and traveling the world.So, I packed my bags, left Australia, and moved halfway across the globe.I landed in London, which seemed like a great home base for travel and a promising city for work opportunities. My background is in public relations, so I hoped that being in London could better connect me to the rest of the world and…

A rendering of Smoothie King’s new store designSource: Smoothie KingFrom the rise of GLP-1 drugs to backlash against artificial ingredients, current wellness trends are fueling growth for Smoothie King.”There are significant industry tailwinds behind what we’re doing,” said Gavin Felder, the chain’s president and CFO. “What we’ve learned is people are a lot more conscious about what choices they’re making. A lot of people are focusing on protein now and on fiber and all those good things.”Founded more than 50 years ago, the privately held chain takes credit for inventing the word “smoothie” and popularizing the health drinks. CEO Wan…

Ben Johns comes over to the right side to hit a dink shot against Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquine in the 2026 PPA Carvana Mesa Cup finals match of the Pro Mixed Doubles Division at Arizona Athletic Grounds on February 22, 2026 in Mesa, Arizona. Bruce Yeung | Getty ImagesPickleball Inc., the new parent company of Major League Pickleball and the PPA Tour, said Friday it has raised a record $225 million in new investment, as the paddle sport continues its rapid growth trajectory. The latest investment comes from Apollo Global Management’s newly created sports fund, Apollo Sports Capital, and…

For the last two decades, the name Miranda Priestly has brought to mind a set of iconic images: a frosty white bob, a withering stare to rival Medusa’s, and, of course, a pile of designer coats and purses brusquely dumped atop her assistant’s desk. Loading audio narration… Back in 2006, “The Devil Wears Prada” used those images to introduce Meryl Streep’s Miranda as a paragon of couture, competence, and a kind of hierarchical viciousness that would feel more appropriate in a medieval throne room than a boardroom. But in the long-awaited sequel, out Friday, one of Miranda’s fiercest weapons has…

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Mindaugas Petrutis, a 43-year-old content creator and consultant based in Dublin. His former employment and identity have been confirmed by Business Insider. The following has been edited for length and clarity. Loading audio narration… I’m a free agent. I do content creation, build products with AI for people in fashion and music, and do some consulting for startups on influencer marketing.I discovered Lovable around August 2024, when they were still in the very early stages. I was completely non-technical and couldn’t write a line of code, but I started playing around…