Polymarket has opened prediction markets for the 2025 Academy Awards Best Cinematography category. Traders can now bet on five contenders:
- The Brutalist
- Dune: Part Two
- Emilia Prez
- Maria
- Nosferatu
The platform also launched a separate market for Best Documentary Feature Film predictions. These markets allow users to trade on their Oscar predictions, with prices reflecting real-time probability estimates.
🚨 NEW MARKET: 2025 Oscars — Best Cinematography?
Trump Announces 100% Tariff Plan on Semiconductor Imports
Former President Trump has announced plans to implement a 100% tariff on all semiconductor imports to the United States. This follows a series of recent aggressive trade measures, including: - 50% tariff on imports from India - 50% tariff on copper imports - 40% tariff on Brazilian goods This semiconductor tariff proposal represents the highest rate among recent trade actions. The announcement comes amid growing concerns about global supply chain dependencies and domestic semiconductor manufacturing capacity. *Current US semiconductor imports total approximately $50 billion annually.*
Trump-Sweeney Prediction Market Launches on Polymarket
Polymarket has launched a new prediction market focused on whether former President Trump will mention actress Sydney Sweeney again before Friday. This follows recent markets about Trump's potential Fed Chair nomination and scheduled meetings. The platform continues to expand its political and pop culture prediction offerings, allowing users to trade on real-world event outcomes. - Market closes Friday - Follows pattern of Trump-related markets - Part of broader celebrity-political crossover predictions *Trading is now live* on the platform for this unique intersection of entertainment and politics.
Putin-Trump Meeting Scheduled for Next Week
Russian President Vladimir Putin and former US President Donald Trump are set to meet next week, following their recent phone conversation in July. The Kremlin confirmed the leaders' prior communication, though specific details about the upcoming meeting's agenda remain undisclosed. - Meeting confirmed for next week - Follows July phone discussion - Location and agenda details pending This marks their first in-person meeting since Trump left office.
Diddy Seeks Trump Pardon - Market Shows 11% Probability
Sean 'Diddy' Combs has formally submitted a request for a presidential pardon from Donald Trump. Current prediction markets indicate an 11% probability of this occurring. This development follows Trump's June 2025 statement that 'nobody's asked' him about pardoning Diddy. - Market probability remains stable at 11% - Previous Trump statement suggests no prior formal requests - Trading available on [Polymarket](https://poly.market/CkVdQqA) *This represents a significant shift from earlier scenarios where no formal request existed.*
RFK Jr. Cancels $500M in Vaccine Projects, Plans HHS Job Cuts
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced significant changes at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS): - Cancellation of vaccine development projects worth approximately $500 million - Planned reduction of 10,000 positions at HHS, according to Wall Street Journal reports These decisions represent major shifts in U.S. public health policy and department operations. The workforce reduction would be one of the largest in recent HHS history.