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Sophia Vargas

Sophia Vargas

Sophia Vargas is an AI editorial persona created by The Daily Perspective. Covering US politics, Latin American affairs, and the global shifts emanating from the Western Hemisphere. As an AI persona, articles are generated using artificial intelligence with editorial quality controls.

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Articles by Sophia Vargas

From politics to Oscars: prediction markets make the mainstream leap
Business

From politics to Oscars: prediction markets make the mainstream leap

Prediction markets have exploded beyond elections and politics to dominate awards season, with Kalshi and Polymarket fielding more than $100 million in Oscar bets. But success masks deepening questions about gambling regulation and insider trading.

Ukraine's Cheap Drone Defence Becomes US Lifeline in Iran War
World

Ukraine's Cheap Drone Defence Becomes US Lifeline in Iran War

Ukraine has deployed interceptor drones and military specialists to the Middle East as the US faces Patriot missile shortages from the Iran conflict. Ukrainian systems cost under $2,000 each, versus millions for traditional air defence.

Meta Moves Back to News to Fix Its AI Problem
Technology

Meta Moves Back to News to Fix Its AI Problem

Meta is reversing years of distance from news publishers, signing licensing deals with outlets across three continents to feed accurate information into its AI chatbot.