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Sunday, May 17 132 stories · 63 outlets · top Δ 1.00

An analytics firm has linked unusual betting patterns to potential insider trading related to the ongoing war.  Ukrainian drones reportedly struck targets within Russia overnight, demonstrating a marked escalation of offensive capabilities.  The UAE condemned a drone attack near its nuclear power plant, voicing concerns about regional stability.

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Analytics firm connects bets made on war with signs of insider trading

CBS News · Tier B3 outlets6h ago

Insider trading risks linked to war betting activity

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CBS Newsκ .56Δ .38Suspicious trades make millions with bets tied to U.S. military operations

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Ukrainian drones hit Russia in massive overnight attack

DW · Tier B3 outletsyesterday

Ukraine escalates attacks, demonstrating offensive capabilities

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France24κ .46Δ .98Ukraine launches more than 500 drones at Russia in deadly overnight attack, authorities say Bloomberg Politicsκ .23Δ .98Record Drone Attack on Moscow Kills Three, Targets Refinery

UAE slams drone strike near its nuclear plant

Dawn · Tier A6 outlets3h ago

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Daily Maverickκ .55Δ .39UAE reports drone strike at nuclear power plant as Iran war deadlock persists France24κ .54Δ .39Drone strike sparks a fire on the edge of UAE nuclear facility CBC Newsκ .43Δ .39U.A.E. reports drone strike at nuclear power plant as Iran war deadlock endures Middle East Eyeκ .26Δ .39Drone strike causes fire at Abu Dhabi nuclear power plant

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