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The National Basketball Players Association says it stands with Minnesota protesters: ‘NBA players can no longer remain silent’

The National Basketball Association postponed the game between the Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday.Bruce Kluckhohn/APThe National Basketball Players Association said it "stands in solidarity" with protesters in Minneapolis.ICE agents fatally shot a man on Saturday amid ongoing clashes with Minneapolis residents.The NBA postponed a game scheduled for Saturday in Minneapolis to prioritize …

How hedge funds are tapping prediction markets and their data for an edge

Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan said the company has been cleared for a US launch.Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for The New York TimesPrediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket have surged in popularity.While some trading firms are actively using the platforms, hedge funds are mostly interested in their data.Dysrupt Labs in Australia, for example, uses prediction markets to …

What we delivered for you from Davos

BI's editorial team at Davos. (And yes, that's Claudia Romo Edelman's Sotol Romo brand behind us. In Davos, you can never get too far from business.)BIThis post originally appeared in the BI Today newsletter.You can sign up for Business Insider's daily newsletter here.Davos (Business Insider version)The global elite of Davos probably isn't what you think …

Minnesota Timberwolves postpone home game amid ICE protests

The National Basketball Association postponed the game between the Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday.Bruce Kluckhohn/APThe Warriors and Timberwolves were set to play at Target Center in Minneapolis on Saturday.The NBA said the game was postponed to prioritize safety.ICE agents fatally shot a man on Saturday amid ongoing clashes with Minneapolis residents.The Saturday …

Young TikTokers are reframing bankruptcy as a financial hack. Experts say it’s far more complicated.

More than 533,000 people filed for bankruptcy last year.Boy_Anupong/Getty ImagesPersonal bankruptcy filings are on the rise in the US.Some young people have taken to TikTok, framing their bankruptcies as life-changing wins.Financial experts caution that bankruptcy should be treated as a last resort due to the risks.For a growing number of Americans on social media, bankruptcy …

Thousands of flights have been canceled as the US faces a major winter storm. Here’s what to do if your trip is impacted.

Travelers are likely to experience delays at airports as airlines reduce their flight schedules by 10% during the shutdown.Grace Hie Yoon/Anadolu via Getty ImagesThousands of flights have been canceled this weekend as the US braces for a major winter storm.The storm is set to stretch over 2,000 miles from New Mexico to Maine.Airlines must refund …

An ‘ICE OUT Enterprise’ protest is urging Minnesota residents to book and later cancel rental cars

Enterprise Rent-A-Car is the latest company to find itself facing backlash amid anti-ICE protests in Minnesota.ShutterstockPeople are calling Enterprise rental locations in Minnesota as part of an anti-ICE protest.A campaign urged people to "ICE OUT Enterprise" and disrupt its operations by reserving rental cars and then later canceling.A viral video shows protestors with signs outside …