Google says Polymarket bets “briefly appeared in Google News in error”, after the bets appeared alongside news articles in the “For You” section
Links to bets on world events were appearing alongside legitimate news organizations.
The Verge Terrence O'Brien
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There is now more than $500,000 (£371,000) staked on whether Russia will capture Kostyantynivka this year . These bets will be settled if the ISW releases a map showing Russia holds the city's train station.