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    StockX CEO talks efforts to combat sneaker fraud

    Brands like Adidas (ADDYY), New Balance, and Hoka are gaining popularity in the sneaker market. However, not everyone selling is to be trusted. CEO of StockX Scott Cutler joins Wealth! to discuss the platform's fraud prevention efforts. Cutler notes that the U.S. secondary market is projected to be a $70 billion market by 2027, with half of the transactions occurring online. He emphasizes StockX's aim to protect against fraud through "physically inspecting" every item sold, having rejected over $600 million worth of merchandise. With more than 200,000 products in their catalog, Cutler stresses the importance of ensuring that each product "is what it's represented to be," to maintain the integrity of the platform and consumer trust. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Wealth! This post was written by Angel Smith

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    Cool cops beat the heat: AC helmets revolutionize road safety in India

    Traffic police in Vadodara, India, don high-tech AC helmets to combat the scorching summer heat while ensuring road safety. Developed by students from IIM Vadodara, these innovative helmets are equipped with cooling technology to shield officers from heat-related illnesses during their outdoor duties.

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    US to withdraw military personnel from Niger

    The United States will withdraw its troops from Niger, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters late on Friday, adding an agreement was reached between US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell and Niger's leadership. There were a little over 1,000 US troops in Niger as of last year, where the US military operated out of two bases, including a drone base known as Air Base 201 built near Agadez in central Niger at a cost of more than $100 million.Since 2018, the base has been used to targe