The French Connection to Trump’s Lead in the Prediction Markets

The French Connection to Trump’s Lead in the Prediction Markets

Polymarket said that it had linked a single trader to accounts that have wagered heavily on the Republican to win, pushing up his odds on the prediction market.
Why Some Outspoken C.E.O.s Are Backing Harris — Silently

Why Some Outspoken C.E.O.s Are Backing Harris — Silently

Jamie Dimon and Bill Gates are quietly supporting the vice president rather than issuing a public endorsement, a sign of how polarized politics has become.
As Election Looms, Disinformation ‘Has Never Been Worse’

As Election Looms, Disinformation ‘Has Never Been Worse’

A torrent of falsehoods, from home and abroad, have undermined what was once a shared faith in the honesty of America’s democracy.
Despite Global Crises, Gas Prices Slide as U.S. Election Nears

Despite Global Crises, Gas Prices Slide as U.S. Election Nears

Fuel prices, which had soared after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, have dropped to their lowest level since February.