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BlockBeats News, March 16th, Emanuel Fabian, a reporter for The Times of Israel , published an article stating that he has become the target of harassment and death threats from users of the online betting platform Polymarket due to his accurate reporting on the Iran missile attack. On March 10th, an Iranian ballistic missile struck the outskirts of Bet Shemesh near Jerusalem. The reporter stated in his coverage that the missile hit an empty area and caused no casualties. In the following days, the reporter received numerous emails and WhatsApp messages demanding that he amend his report, claiming that the actual impact was from intercepted missile fragments. Reportedly, Polymarket users wagered over $14 million on the question "Will Iran attack Israel on March 10th?" The platform's rules stipulate that intercepted missiles do not count as an "attack." If the reporter alters his report, it would ensure that they win a substantial prize. Subsequently, the threats escalated, with individuals fabricating screenshots of the reporter's emails, others pressuring him through colleagues and promising profit-sharing, ultimately culminating in direct death threats. A threatener identifying as Haim stated that if the reporter does not amend the report, leading to a $900,000 loss for them, they will invest an amount not less than that to "settle" the reporter. The reporter has now filed a police report, and Israeli authorities are currently investigating. The reporter stated that his reporting will not change due to threats but expressed concern that other journalists may find it challenging to uphold professional ethics if offered profit-sharing. Last month, Israeli reserve soldiers and civilians were prosecuted for betting on a prediction platform using confidential information.

格隆汇 March 16th丨Last quarter, US industrial enterprises exceeded profit expectations, becoming the most surprising sector in terms of earnings across industries. Defense demand, commercial aerospace, and capital expenditures related to artificial intelligence drove performance growth. Industrial companies in the S&P 500 index exceeded expectations by an average of 24%, due to increased demand for aerospace and defense stocks driven by geopolitical tensions and rising US law enforcement activities. Machinery and electrical equipment companies also surpassed profit expectations, benefiting from AI-driven spending and the momentum gained from infrastructure projects.

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