Ever since the 2018 Supreme Court decision that opened up sports betting around the US, young, educated men have been betting on sports at particularly high rates. A plausible reason that betting on sports is more attractive to these people is that it’s not a matter of pure chance, and that they feel like they can use statistics and data to improve their chances. However, this is a dangerous way of thinking and a potential path to problem gambling. Read full article here
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The First Solar-Powered Car Comes at a Hot Price
The Lightyear O is a revolutionary electric car powered by the sun. Developed by a Dutch startup, the four-door sedan has over 50 square feet of solar panels on its roof and hood, generating up to 43 miles of energy a day. With production now underway in Finland, the car does come with a hefty price tag at $262,000, but the company hopes to introduce a more affordable version, the Lightyear 2, by 2025. Read full article here