Shayne Coplan, the founder of Polymarket, has stirred speculation in crypto circles after hinting at the launch of a native token for the fast-growing prediction market. In an X post on Oct. 9, Coplan suggested a $POLY token could eventually rank among the largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization. The tease comes as Polymarket continues to gain traction as a go-to platform for betting on real-world events, from elections and sports to macroeconomic outcomes. Polymarket Previously Teased Airdrop To Reward Active Users This is not the first time the company has hinted at a potential token.

In a series of bold moves, the Meta-owned app has launched The Rings Awards, introduced Instagram Map in Pakistan, and rolled out new creator-focused inbox management tools, signalling an intensified focus on empowering its vast creator ecosystem – all in month-time period. The platform, which now boasts over three billion monthly active users, announced The Rings Awards this week — its own version of The Oscars for digital creativity. The awards will honour 25 creators who have pushed boundaries, taken risks, and redefined storytelling on the app. "We felt that it was time to have an award that recognises people who take these creative chances on our platform," said Eva Chen, Instagram's head of fashion partnerships and one of the minds behind the initiative.

Taylor Swift celebrates stardom since childhood Taylor Swift's old pal Kayla Collins is offering a rare insight into the songstress's connection with stardom since childhood. The 38-year-old model, who was also Playmate of the Month in the 2008 issue Playboy, made a surprising confession about her connection with the singer. During her recent appearance on the Girls Next Level podcast on Monday, October 6, she said, “I grew up in a small town. I’m closest to a place called Reading, Pa. I went to theater school with Taylor Swift randomly. She was like the star of every play we did.

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The suspect behind last week’s deadly car and knife terror attack outside a synagogue in Manchester allegedly pledged allegiance to the Islamic State, authorities said. Jihad Al-Shamie, 35, a British citizen of Syrian descent, allegedly called emergency dispatchers to claim responsibility for the attack before pledging allegiance to the Islamic State. "We have conducted assessments across our systems, and I can reiterate that Al-Shamie had never been referred to the Prevent program, nor was otherwise known to Counter Terrorism Policing," Assistant Chief Constable Rob Potts said Wednesday. 

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Victoria Beckham has said that she’s been labelled everything “porky posh” to “skinny posh” as she disclosed her experiences with an eating disorder. Speaking in her new eponymous Netflix documentary, the former Spice Girls singer said that being in the public eye from a young age had affected her self-esteem to the extent that…

James TylerOct 8, 2025, 07:15 AM ET Close James Tyler is an ESPN editor for soccer. A decade ago, Leicester City were about to become the most improbable Premier League title winners of all time. Led by inimitable manager Claudio Ranieri, the Foxes ultimately sealed the trophy with weeks to spare, finishing 10 points clear of second-place Arsenal. Leicester's remarkable achievement will live on, but what became of the players who made it possible? From stars Jamie Vardy and Riyad Mahrez to role players such as Shinji Okazaki and Jeffrey Schlupp, here's where each of that team's key contributors is today.

Plasma (XPL) has pulled back nearly 15% in the past 24 hours, but growing network adoption and strong on-chain activity continue to support a bullish Plasma price prediction. Just days after launching its mainnet, Plasma has already climbed to the 5th largest DeFi chain, with $6.4 billion in total value locked (TVL). At the same time, stablecoin reserves have risen to $5.3 billion, showing sustained capital inflows and rising confidence in the ecosystem. This may be the fastest rise to the top the DeFi space has ever seen, highlighting just how much demand there is for Plasma’s purpose-built lending platform.

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Victoria Beckham on weight loss struggle   Victoria Beckham is opening up like never before about her battle with an eating disorder and the pressures she faced to control her image. In her new Netflix docuseries Victoria Beckham, which premieres Thursday, October 9, the 51-year-old designer reflects on the emotional toll of fame and the years she spent being overly critical of herself.  “I don’t know what I saw when I looked in the mirror,” she admits.  “Was I fat? Was I thin? I don’t know. You lose all sense of reality.

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Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Some 500 patients have waited for more than a year for a sight-saving cornea donation, with new figures revealing a critical shortage across England. More than 4,000 individuals are on the waiting list for a cornea transplant, NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) said. NHSBT said that 3.3 million people on the…

A friendly between Argentina and Puerto Rico, originally scheduled for next week in Chicago, has been relocated to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, amid the immigration crackdown in the city, sources told ESPN Argentina's Diego Monroig. The friendly match was supposed to be played on Oct. 13 at Soldier Field in Chicago but will be played at Chase Stadium on Oct. 14. ESPN confirmed earlier Wednesday that negotiations to host the game at the home of Lionel Messi's Inter Miami side had been ongoing. Editor's Picks Chicago Park District spokesman Luca Serra confirmed to The Associated Press on Wednesday that the match won't be played in Chicago.

Aaron Phypers takes stand in court amid Denise Richards divorce Aaron Phypers is pushing back against serious allegations made by his estranged wife Denise Richards, telling the court he never laid a hand on her during their marriage. On October 8, Phypers, 53, took the stand to deny claims that he abused the actress, 54, during their six-year relationship.  One accusation centered around an alleged 2022 incident in which Richards was said to have been left with a black eye.  Phypers testified that he did not hit her, saying firmly, “Absolutely not.” He told the court that Richards herself said she “ran into a pole” after having drinks, insisting that he never struck her.

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump suggested CBS has "hope" under a "great new owner" during a White House roundtable discussion on Wednesday.  Trump hosted what was called an "Antifa Roundtable" with U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, FBI Director Kash Patel, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and several right-leaning and independent media journalists. The journalists discussed their first-hand experience dealing with the radical left-wing group, which Trump recently designated a domestic terror organization. During the discussion, the journalists also criticized mainstream media outlets for either ignoring stories about Antifa or inaccurately reporting events, such as CNN’s "

Jennifer Lopez shuts down wrong lyrics at 'Kiss of the Spider Woman' premiere Jennifer Lopez knows how to stand up for herself and, most importantly, for her music. The Boy Next Door alum, recently spotted at the New York City premiere of her new film Kiss of the Spider Woman, was caught off guard when influencer Harry Daniels surprised her with the wrong lyrics to her hit song On the Floor. Joining in for a few lines, Lopez stepped in to correct him as she sang along: “It’s la, la, la,” she said on the red carpet.

A view shows the Reichstag building, the seat of the German parliament, the Bundestag, in Berlin, Germany, March 19, 2025. — Reuters BERLIN: Germany's parliament on Wednesday rescinded a fast-track citizenship programme, reflecting the rapidly shifting mood on migration in Europe’s labour-hungry economic powerhouse. Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s conservatives pledged in this year’s election campaign to rescind the legislation, which allowed the “exceptionally well integrated” to gain citizenship in three years instead of five. “A German passport must come as recognition of a successful integration process and not act as an incentive for illegal immigration,” Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt told parliament.

Sign up to our free money newsletter for investment analysis and expert advice to help you build wealth Sign up to our free money email for help building your wealth Sign up to our free money email for help building your wealth Home buyer demand has weakened for the third month in a row, with house sales also subdued, according to surveyors. A net balance of 19% of property professionals saw new buyer inquiries falling rather than rising in September, marking the third month of decline, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors…

HONG KONG: Novak Djokovic threw up, Alexander Zverev poured sweat out of his shoe and Emma Raducanu quit her match with dizziness -- and the bad news for the world's top tennis players is that more baking weather is to come in China this week. Denmark's Holger Rune called the temperatures of more than 30C and humidity soaring past 80 percent at the Shanghai Masters "brutal". "Do you want a player to die on court?" Rune was heard to ask this week in the fierce conditions. The 24-time Grand Slam champion…

British actors Anjli Mohindra and Sacha Dhawan celebrated their union in Tuscany, blending Indian heritage with British style. Their wedding outfits, curated by stylist Krishan Parmar, told a personal story, from Anjli's unearthed lehenga to Sacha's culturally infused Nehru jacket, creating a meaningful and stylish celebration. Talk about the perfect blend of cultures! British actors Anjli Mohindra and Sacha Dhawan recently got hitched in a wedding that beautifully mixed their Indian roots with their British vibes - all set against the dreamy Tuscan landscape. Wanting their outfits to reflect this unique mix, they called on stylist Krishan Parmar to create looks that were personal, stylish, and full of meaning.

Shares of SoftBank jumped over 10% Thursday after the Japanese giant announced Wednesday that it agreed to buy the robotics division of Swiss engineering firm ABB for $5.4 billion, further advancing SoftBank's AI footprint. The deal, which is subject to regulatory approval globally, means ABB will no longer look to spin off its robotics business as a separately listed company. "SoftBank's next frontier is Physical AI. Together with ABB Robotics, we will unite world-class technology and talent under our shared vision to fuse Artificial Super Intelligence and robotics — driving a groundbreaking evolution that will propel humanity forward," Masayoshi Son, founder of SoftBank, said in a statement.

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Ethereum’s staking network is under growing strain as validator withdrawals climb to record levels, testing the system’s balance between liquidity and network security. Recent validator data shows that over 2.44 million ETH, valued at more than $10.5 billion, are now queued for withdrawal as of Oct. 8, the third-highest level in a month. This backlog trails only the 2.6 million ETH peak recorded on Sept. 11 and 2.48 million ETH on Oct. 5. According to Dune Analytics data curated by Hildobby, withdrawals are concentrated among the leading liquid staking token (LST) platforms like…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday informed the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that its economy suffered Rs744 billion in losses due to floods, with 60% of the damage occurring in the agriculture sector and again sought adjustment of these losses against the programme targets. The preliminary damage assessment has been shared with the IMF, as Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb confirmed that the review talks concluded with the global lender on Wednesday. The talks were aimed at securing two loan tranches totalling around $1.2 billion under separate loan programmes. Aurangzeb said that the IMF had shared the Memorandum for Economic and Financial Policies (MEFP) and that the Staff-Level Agreement for completing the second review would be announced after further discussions.

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Bill Belichick’s time at North Carolina might already be coming to a close.  UNC has reportedly had "potential exit strategy discussions" on Tuesday, per 247 Sports. This comes as Belichick’s Tar Heels are 2-3 through their first five games of his inaugural season as a college head coach.  North Carolina has reportedly had "preliminary conversations" about firing Belichick, which would be a whopping $20 million buyout as part of his contract. However, 247 Sports points out that an alleged rules violation could help the program either eliminate or reduce the buyout. 

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) headquarters building is seen ahead of the IMF/World Bank spring meetings in Washington, US, April 8, 2019. —Reuters The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday said Pakistan has made notable progress toward a staff-level agreement on key economic reviews, following intensive talks on fiscal reforms, financial stability, and measures to strengthen economic resilience. An IMF team visited Karachi and Islamabad from September 24 to October 8, 2025, to hold discussions on the second review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the first review under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility.