Economy

Earlier this year, during the college basketball event known as March Madness, the biggest sports gambling apps were lighting up Eden Iscil's phone with notifications. From sunrise to late evening, they kept inviting him to wager on games, players, and teams.

Is the House still winning?

• E1 is an all-electric powerboat championship that debuted in 2024.
• Celebrity team owners include Tom Brady, Will Smith, Rafael Nadal, and Steve Aoki.
• Qualified teams will compete in this season's final race on Saturday in Miami.

It's like F1 but on water.

Known for its colorful pink hues and rich salt deposits, Lake Retba, or Lac Rose, is a driving force of Senegal's economy. But extracting salt from a hypersaline lake comes with its fair share of risks for local miners.

Grow a Garden. 99 Nights in the Forest. Steal a Brainrot.

There's a fundamental question you can ask of both the internet and real life: "How do I enjoy my time here without taking unnecessary risks?" In grass-touching meatspace, you can cut out processed foods, carry pepper spray and avoid skydiving without a partner.

But the best methods for staying safe online aren't as intuitive. The internet is a massive town square where people are constantly bellowing deeply personal facts about themselves. It's no surprise that it's become a breeding ground for scams, theft and other criminal activity.