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University of Wisconsin
Coverage of University of Wisconsin in the Nexus archive.
John Arnoldperson1Laura Arnoldperson1Arnold Venturesorganization1Princeton Universityorganization1University of Pennsylvaniaorganization1sports bettingtopic1prediction marketstopic1Commodity Futures Trading Commissionorganization1Makoto Kurodaperson1Dane County Courtplace1Brian Asmusperson1poisontopic1promotiontopic1
- Billionaire John Arnold has already donated nearly half his wealth. Now he’s funding a hunt for the health risks of sports betting.
Billionaire John Arnold and his wife have donated over $2.3 billion to causes like criminal justice and education. Arnold Ventures, their foundation, is now funding $2.6 million in research grants to 12 universities and think tanks to study the health and societal impacts of sports betting, focusing on financial well-being, mental health, and policy solutions. The research excludes prediction markets due to limited data access.
- University of Wisconsin scientist accused of trying to poison lab colleague who got promotion
Makoto Kuroda, a University of Wisconsin scientist, is accused of attempting to poison a lab colleague who received a promotion. He appeared in Dane County Court, where a $5,000 bond was set by Court Commissioner Brian Asmus.