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Senators are demanding stricter regulations on wildfire prediction markets, which could incentivize arson. Meanwhile, the Digital Equity Act was partially restored after a judge ruled its race provision unconstitutional.
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Ars Technica
$1.25 billion program restored, but judge ruled race provision unconstitutional.
2026-08-04 21:27 UTC
Ars Technica
Fire experts warn such markets could incentivize arson.
2026-08-04 21:52 UTC