Author: ADAC GTMasters
Polymarket Bettor Wins $400K Betting on Maduro’s Removal—Raises Insider Trading Concerns In a startling turn of events, an anonymous Polymarket user raked in more than $400,000 by correctly predicting the U.S. invasion of Venezuela and the removal of President Nicolás Maduro. The bettor’s 13 wagers, totaling $33,934.34, were placed between December 27 and January 3, with the largest bet exceeding $14,000. The timing of the final wager—just hours before a covert U.S. operation that captured Maduro and his wife—has ignited fresh alarm over the potential for prediction markets insider trading. Background/Context Polymarket, a cryptocurrency‑based prediction platform, allows users to bet…
Iconic actress and activist Brigitte Bardot has died at 91, the Brigitte Bardot foundation announced the sad news at 12:47 PM UTC today. Her death comes as a seismic moment for the film and animal‑rights worlds, as Bardot’s legacy spans over six decades of cinema, cultural influence and humanitarian work. The announcement is set to ripple through fans, scholars, and aspiring creatives worldwide, including the international student community pursuing careers in film, arts and environmental advocacy. Background / Context Brigitte Bardot, born on January 28, 1934, rose to fame in the late 1950s as a symbol of sensual liberation in French…
Brigitte Bardot, the legendary French actress turned high‑profile animal rights activist, died on December 28, 2025, leaving behind a legacy that is now being amplified by new waves of AI animal rights advocacy. The Brigitte Bardot Foundation is reportedly deploying advanced AI tools—from real‑time wildlife crime detection to public‑engagement chatbots—to continue Bardot’s fight against animal cruelty in an era where data science and activism increasingly intersect. Background / Context Bardot’s dramatic shift from cinema to philanthropy in 1973 marked the beginning of a lifelong crusade against animal exploitation. Her foundation has campaigned against the hunting of turtles, the consumption of…
Heavy snowfall, powerful winds, and near‑frozen roads have turned the entire East Coast into a maze of cancelled flights, delayed trains, and blocked highways. The December 27‑28 blizzard—called the “winter storm travel chaos east coast” by weather‑watchers—has halted travel for more than 70,000 airline passengers and left thousands of commuters stranded in the Washington, New York, and Boston corridors. Background/Context The storm that swept across the eastern seaboard is the most severe since the 2014 nor’easter, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). With a 96‑inch snow total projected for some areas of New Jersey and Massachusetts, meteorologists…
Russia launches a massive drone and missile barrage on Ukraine overnight, just hours before President Trump and President Zelenskyy are set to meet in Washington. Lead In a stunning escalation of hostilities, the Russian Federation fired more than 300 combat drones and 150 guided missiles across Ukrainian airspace at dawn on December 27, 2025. The strike, aimed at Kyiv and key military sites, occurred within minutes of a scheduled summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President
The final glittering touch has just fallen into place: the last crystal was slid into the iconic Times Square ball, completing a decade‑long tradition of crafting the glittering centerpiece that dazzles millions worldwide. The moment, filmed and streamed live, capped the 12‑month effort to build the 26‑lb, 23‑inch, crystal‑studded sphere that will descend at midnight on Dec. 31 and set the tone for 2026. Background/Context Since its debut in 2019, the Times Square ball has become a living symbol of American holiday optimism. Each year, the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs—alongside the National Association of Broadcasters and a consortium of sponsors—has…