• Polymarket, the prediction market platform, has partnered with the Golden Globes.
• Users are betting on several Golden Globe categories, including Best Motion Picture.
• The 83rd Golden Globe Awards air on Sunday.

The awards show ballot was once an innocent watch-party game.

Now, millions of dollars are at stake.

Fans planning to watch the 83rd Golden Globe Awards are plowing money into prediction markets, hoping for a windfall if they correctly choose a winner.

Millions have so far been bet on Golden Globe winners on Polymarket, one of the leading prediction market platforms. This year, Polymarket partnered with the Golden Globes, which airs on CBS and Paramount+ on Sunday at 8 p.m. ET.

“The collaboration will bring real-time, market-driven insights across the Golden Globes live events and a broad digital and editorial ecosystem touching fans’ greatest passion points across entertainment, fashion and pop culture,” a joint press release said.

Prediction markets, such as Polymarket and Kalshi, allow users to buy and sell shares on the outcomes of future events, including sports games or presidential elections, potentially resulting in a payday. Polymarket also provides real-time updates, meaning the data can provide insights into how consumers and investors think.

The relatively new markets are not strictly regulated, leaving room for those with insider knowledge to game the system. A last-minute bet on Polymarket last week that Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro would be ousted netted strong returns after the US captured Maduro in a surprise raid hours later. A new bill proposed last week in response would prohibit government officials from insider trading on prediction markets.

For the Globes, fans have already bet nearly $2.5 million in contracts across 30 awards show categories on Polymarket, including Best Director and Best Motion Picture, as of Sunday afternoon.

So, who do betters think will win?

Predicted Winners on Polymarket

Best Director

On Polymarket, betters think Paul Thomas Anderson, whose film “One Battle After Another” also snagged Golden Globe noms, has a 94% chance of winning Best Director. Ryan Coogler, director of “Sinners,” is behind Anderson at 3%.

Best Actor — Drama winner

Betters gave Wagner Moura, who starred in “The Secret Agent,” a 73% chance of winning Best Actor in a motion picture drama. Michael B. Jordan of “Sinners” had a 24% chance.

Best Actor — Musical or Comedy winner

Timothee Chalamet, star of “Marty Supreme,” led with a 70% chance to win Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy motion picture on Sunday afternoon. Leonardo DiCaprio followed Chalamet at 17% for his work in “One Battle After Another.”

Best Actress — Drama winner

“Hamnet” star Jessie Buckley had a 96% of winning Best Actress in a drama motion picture. Behind Buckley, betters gave Renate Reinsve of “Sentimental Value” a 3% chance of winning.

Best Actress — Musical or Comedy winner

Polymarket betters think Rose Byrne has a 76% chance of winning a Golden Globe Award for her role in the film, “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You.” Emma Stone, star of “Bugonia,” came in second at 12%.

Best Motion Picture — Animated winner

On Polymarket, users gave Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters” a 92% chance of winning the top animation prize. “Acro,” written and directed by Ugo Bienvenu, followed at a 5% chance.

Best Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy winner

Betters on Polymarket threw their money behind “One Battle After Another” to win this category at 97%, beating “Marty Supreme,” which had a 2% chance.

Best Motion Picture — Drama winner

“Sinners” had the highest chance to win Best Motion Picture in the drama category on Polymarket at 55%. “Hamnet” came behind that at a 31% chance.

• I worried my toddler would wander out of the house after leaving her crib.
• I used a home security system to alert me if doors opened at night.
• The system helped me sleep once she adjusted to her new bed.

When I switched my then-2-year-old daughter from a crib to a bed, my biggest concern was resistance.

I wanted to help her sleep soundly in her new “big girl” bed. But once she did, I didn’t expect my own sleep to continue to be disrupted as well.

I woke up at every creak of the house, wondering if it was my daughter roaming around, exploring her newfound freedom. I knew it was incredibly unlikely, but I feared that she would unlock the door and walk outside in the middle of the night.

I looked for gadgets designed for this exact situation; there are dozens of devices meant for securing small children in their rooms. The solution I decided on surprised my friends: a home security system. While home security traditionally focuses on keeping intruders out of the house, it also works surprisingly well at keeping tiny humans in.

I struggled during the transition

I did nearly everything wrong during the crib-to-bed transition with my daughter. I made the switch on the same week we returned from an international trip, which involved a 15-hour time difference and jet lag that made us both feel delirious. And, instead of researching recommended ways to introduce her to the bed and help her learn to stay in her room at night, I just winged it. I sat outside her door, exhausted, and put her back into bed every time she came out.

Night after night, it did not get any easier.

Finally, I changed my approach and researched the best ways to transition toddlers to a bed. Once I learned the best practices, it clicked, and I kicked myself for not starting there in the first place. I successfully reintroduced my toddler to her new bed, and, as proud as I felt once she started falling asleep peacefully, I still felt unsettled.

Even though she was staying in her room until she fell asleep, I kept wondering what would happen if she wandered out in the middle of the night? The idea that she might slip outside while I was asleep felt far-fetched, but the tiny chance that it could happen lingered in my mind.

I debated locking her door

There is a heated debate among parents and experts on whether it is appropriate to lock your toddler in their room at night. Some experts cite the concern as a safety issue: in the event of a fire or other emergency, the child wouldn’t be able to get out. Though I realized that when my daughter was previously in her crib, she wouldn’t have been able to get out on her own either, which made the safety argument feel less clear-cut to me. Others argue that locking a child in can create emotional distress.

There’s also the other side: preventing a toddler from leaving their room can help keep them safe. I feared that my daughter might get confused in the middle of the night and wander not just out of her room, but out of the house entirely if she wasn’t secured in. My daughter is cautious, but toddlers are unpredictable, especially if they unexpectedly wake in the middle of the night. I weighed using a baby gate or doorknob cover, but ultimately decided to get a home security system instead.

I got a home security system to keep her safe inside

While there are plenty of DIY home security systems, I’m not handy and didn’t have the time or energy to devote to figuring it out. I decided to go with Vivint, a smart home security company, instead. My top priority was getting door sensors so that I would be alerted if anyone opened an outside door at night. This ensured that I didn’t have to worry about my daughter quietly leaving the house in the middle of the night. Who knows? This may continue to be beneficial when she becomes a teenager as well.

From the catalog, I also added an outdoor camera so I could keep an eye on her in the backyard if she is out playing while I am cooking dinner. I also started planning ahead for features that would be useful when she’s older; I decided to get a smart lock for the front door. When she’s older and more independent, she will be able to enter the house with a code instead of carrying a key.

During the day, the Vivint app is programmed to alert me to different activities around the house. So, I get alerted if my daughter forgets to close the sliding door when she comes inside, among other things. At night, the system is programmed to be armed between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., which means that if anyone opens a door, a loud alarm will sound and the security company notified.

When I go to bed, I’m reassured knowing that if my daughter does wander outside at night, whether out of curiosity or confusion, I’ll know about it instantly. Now, instead of waking up at every small noise, checking her baby monitor to make sure she’s still safely in bed, I finally sleep more soundly.

A security system won’t solve bedtime struggles. But it helped me get more rest once my daughter was sleeping well in her new bed. While home security may typically be used to get bad guys out, it can also give you peace of mind that you’re keeping your toddler in.

• President Donald Trump on Sunday said Cuba would no longer receive oil or money from Venezuela.
• Trump warned Cuba to cut a deal with the US in a post on Truth Social.
• “I strongly suggest they make a deal, BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE,” he wrote.

President Donald Trump on Sunday delivered a warning to Cuba, advising Havana to strike a deal “before it is too late.”

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the island nation would no longer receive oil or money from Venezuela.

“Cuba lived, for many years, on large amounts of OIL and MONEY from Venezuela,” Trump wrote. “In return, Cuba provided ‘Security Services’ for the last two Venezuelan dictators, BUT NOT ANYMORE!”

“THERE WILL BE NO MORE OIL OR MONEY GOING TO CUBA – ZERO!” he continued. “I strongly suggest they make a deal, BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE.”

Trump turned his attention to Venezuela’s oil industry after the US captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro in Caracas last week. Maduro has been indicted in the Southern District of New York on weapons and drug charges.

On Friday, American oil executives met with Trump and senior administration officials to discuss a proposed $100 billion plan to invest in Venezuela’s oil operations.

Trump earlier said the government may reimburse oil companies for growing their operations in Venezuela. The Big Oil executives at the meeting, for their part, appeared largely hesitant to reenter the volatile country before major reforms are made.

For Cuba, losing access to Venezuelan oil would be a big blow to its already uncertain economy. According to the US Energy Information Administration, Cuba imports the majority of its oil from Venezuela — about 30,000 to 35,000 barrels a day, per most estimates.

Speaking to reporters last week on board Air Force One, Trump said Cuba appeared “ready to fall.”

“I don’t know if they’re going to hold out,” he said. “But Cuba now has no income. They got all of their income from Venezuela, from the Venezuelan oil.”

Asked whether the US would take military action in Cuba, Trump said he did not think it would be necessary, adding: “I think it’s just going to fall.”

In his post on Truth Social, Trump also positioned the US as Venezuela’s protector moving forward, saying that most of the Cuban security personnel stationed in Caracas had been killed in the operation to seize Maduro.

The Cuban government announced that 32 of its nationals died during the US raid on the capital.

• Building tiny backyard homes can be expensive. The units can range in cost — from under $100,000 to over $300,000. 
• Three states will help with the cost by providing homeowners with grant money. 
• Here are the programs, how much homeowners can receive, and who is eligible to apply. 

If you’ve looked into building a tiny home in your backyard, you’ve probably discovered what many have: While they may save you money in the long run, they can be expensive to build.

These backyard homes, called accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, are small housing units ranging from 150 square feet to 1,200 square feet, depending on where you live.

The average cost of a unit can range from $100,000 to $300,000, not to mention the permit cost, and securing a loan to build an ADU can be challenging.

In California, where most backyard homes are being built, ADU building permits cost anywhere from $450 to $15,000 — even before construction starts, Backyard Unlimited, a company that builds ADUs, said.

That’s not all: Other costs could include site preparation, which includes anything from inspections to running utility lines. 

To put it another way, if you don’t have cash available or the ability to access financing for the project, it can be cost-prohibitive, making it harder for middle- and low-income homeowners to actually build one, studies have shown.

To combat this disparity, promote equity, and ultimately propel the construction of much-needed housing, some states — as well as nonprofits in select cities — have established grant programs to provide assistance.

The deadlines for these programs vary from state to state. Those interested in building an ADU should be prepared for next year’s application cycles, as they often experience high demand.

Here are the ADU programs available nationwide.

California: Up to $40,000 per grantee

Previously, the state provided $40,000 to Californians for pre-construction ADU costs, including design, permitting, and soil inspections. However, as of 2026, no money had been allocated for the program, a spokesperson with the California Housing Finance Agency told Business Insider.

Who can apply? As of now, the application window is closed. In the past, Californians who fell in the range of low- to moderate-income limits were eligible.

Total funding available: $100 million was allocated in 2021, but by 2023, the money had been fully distributed. The program’s funds were supplemented with $25 million in grant funding for the 2023-2024 period, but by 2026, the program had no remaining funds.

When are applications open? The program is no longer accepting applications.

Previous requirements:

• Homeowners do not need to live in the primary home or the ADU they build.
• For single-family lots, you can be approved for one ADU (attached or detached) up to 1,200 square feet and one Junior ADU up to 500 square feet.
• For multi-family lots, you can build multiple ADUs attached to existing structures and up to two detached ADUs on the property.
• Homeowners can build an ADU at least 800 square feet, up to 16 feet high, and must be set back 4 feet from side and rear yards.

Agency or Department in charge of distribution: California Housing Finance Agency

New York: Up to $125,000 per grantee

The Plus One ADU Program provides eligible New Yorkers up to $125,000 to build or convert an ADU on their property. The program is a part of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s five-year housing plan, which aims to create or preserve 100,000 affordable housing units.

Who can apply? Any municipality can apply through the competitive funding round, and nonprofit housing organizations may also seek ADU funding in partnership with local governments.

Homeowners apply directly through the nonprofits, and households earning up to 120% of the area median income are eligible.

Total funding available: In 2026, New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) plans to roll out a fourth funding round, committing the remaining funds authorized under the $85 million, five-year housing plan.

HCR says nearly $74 million has already been allocated to 85 municipalities statewide. The fourth round is expected to support the construction of more than 550 ADUs.

When are applications open? Applications are not yet open; HCR will post them on its website once they become available.

Requirements:

• Applicants must confirm that local zoning explicitly allows ADUs, preferably through an adopted local resolution.

• For homeowners:

  • The ADU can be within the existing home, such as a basement or attic apartment, an in-law suite, or a completely independent and detached structure.
  • A 10-year restrictive covenant is in place to ensure the home remains the owner’s primary residence and that the ADU is kept in a livable condition.
  • The ADU must be occupied by a tenant or a family member, and it cannot be rented out on a short-term basis.

Agency or Department in charge of distribution: New York State’s Homes and Community Renewal

Vermont: Up to $50,000 per grantee

This program allows Vermonters to receive up to $50,000 to build an ADU on their property. Both landlords and owner-occupied homes with plans to rent are eligible.

Who can apply? Any Vermont homeowner can apply through these five regional organizations: RuralEdge, Champlain Housing Trust, NeighborWorks of Western Vermont, Downstreet Housing and Community Development, and Windham and Windsor Housing Trust. These organizations review applications and oversee projects.

Total funding available: As of 2023, Vermont had a $15 million budget.

When are applications open? Open now, on a rolling basis.

Requirements:

• Those who receive a grant must abide by certain stipulations, such as complying with local ordinances, maintaining HUD Fair Market rent, and matching at least 20% of the grant funds.
• The project must be completed within 18 months of signing the grant agreement.
• Those using their ADU as a rental property must sign a rental covenant or a forgivable loan agreement, committing to charge rent at or below the Fair Market Rent for the entire duration of the agreement.

Agency or Department in charge of distribution: Vermont Housing Improvement Program

Colorado: A new grant program is still rolling out

In 2024, Colorado passed HB24-1152 to assist homeowners in building ADUs. The Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) works directly with local governments as they implement regulatory changes to comply with HB24-1152.

DOLA also runs the Accessory Dwelling Unit Grant Program (ADUG), which provides $5 million to jurisdictions that bring their codes into compliance and support ADUs.

Who can apply? For ADUG, jurisdictions can apply for funding to provide technical assistance to low- and moderate-income homeowners.

The Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) is also establishing programs that directly support homeowners.

Total funding available: The state has set aside $5 million for ADUG.

The primary homeowner-directed effort channels $8 million into CHFA’s ADU Finance Programs, providing lender support through loans, credit enhancements, and interest-rate buydowns to help homeowners.

When are applications open? Applications for the second round of funding will open on Monday, February 2, 2026.

Requirements: Local governments — including those not covered by HB24-1152 — must be certified by DOLA as an ADU Supportive Jurisdiction under the legislation.

Agency or Department in charge of distribution: The Colorado Department of Local Affairs, Colorado Housing and Finance Authority

Hawaii: A couple of counties provide grants or incentives for ADU construction

To help expand the supply of workforce housing, Maui County launched the ʻOhana Assistance program to aid homeowners in building attached or detached ADUs on their properties.

The County of Kaua’i also offers financial assistance for homeowners who build a second unit on their property through the Affordable Additional Rental Unit (ARU) program.

Who can apply? Owner-occupants with qualified residentially zoned property are eligible to apply for both the ʻOhana Assistance program and the Kaua’i Affordable Additional Rental Unit program.

Total funding available: The ʻOhana Assistance Pilot Project provides grants of up to $100,000 for qualifying homeowners.

Kaua’i’s ARU program waives certain county development and permitting fees for homeowners who agree to keep the unit affordable to households earning up to 90% of the area median income for at least five years.

Kaua’i’s website states that the combined fee waivers and subsidies for an ARU certified through the program can total nearly $20,000.

When are applications open? Applicants should consult Maui’s Department of Housing and Human Concerns for the ʻOhana Assistance program. Kaua’i accepts applications year-round.

Requirements:

The Ohana Assistance program: Grant recipients must set ADU rents in line with the county’s workforce housing requirements. The ADU must also be rented to full-time residents of Maui County for a minimum of 10 years.

Kaua’i’s Affordable Additional Rental Unit program:

• Homeowners must own property in a zoning district that allows ARUs.
• The ARU must be no larger than 800 square feet, and one additional parking space is generally required, subject to zoning and County standards.
• The ARU cannot be used as a short-term rental and must be rented for long-term residential use.

Agency or Department in charge of distribution:

Have you built an ADU on your property? We want to hear from you. Email the reporter, Alcynna Lloyd, at alloyd@businessinsider.com to share your story.

• High-protein drink options have been expanding, from shakes to water and even beer.
• I ranked 14 high-protein drinks and thought Fairlife’s Core Power, OWYN, and Nesquik were the best.
• Some of the drinks had as much protein as a chicken breast.

Just checking in — yup, it seems everyone is still obsessed with protein.

The new year means new health goals, and the government’s new dietary guidelines echoed what many have been calling a widespread protein obsession.

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, released Wednesday, emphasized the role of protein and dairy products in its recommended daily diet, although dietitians have cautioned against protein-maxxing at the expense of other nutrients.

Whether it’s thanks to social media gym bros or Ozempic, more people are reaching for ultra-high-protein products, and if you remember the 1990s’ meal-replacement milkshake craze, this might feel a bit familiar.

Nutritional shakes — whether they’re used by athletes seeking nutrients on the go, parents to supplement their growing children’s diets, or adults with dietary needs seeking to pack in as many nutrients in a compact, easily digestible form — aren’t new to everyone’s diets.

As high-protein products, from protein pasta to protein beer, continue to take over grocery stores, the list of high-protein drinks continues to grow.

To better understand the high-protein drinks on sale today, I visited two New York City grocery stores and picked up every drink that advertised its protein content, with the lowest having 12 grams of protein, which is as much as two eggs.

I tried every brand’s chocolate flavor to best compare their taste and ranked all 14 based on flavor, as well as taking into consideration their nutritional content.

In general, I looked for drinks that tasted chocolatey, were sweet enough to serve as a sweet treat without going overboard, and were overall enjoyable to drink on their own.

It’s worth noting that many shakes on the market are considered ultra-processed foods, which the new government guidelines recommend avoiding.

Here’s how I ranked them, from lowest to highest.

• The CEO of ExxonMobil said Venezuela is “uninvestable” in its current state.
• Darren Woods’ comments came during a meeting with President Donald Trump and oil execs on Friday.
• Trump is pushing for major US oil companies to pump at least $100 billion into Venezuela.

President Donald Trump’s $100 billion plan to invest in Venezuela’s oil industry was met with a muted response from US energy executives on Friday.

While the promise to revive Venezuela’s oil industry drew praise from many in attendance at the White House meeting, no concrete pledges were made, and Exxon CEO Darren Woods went as far as to describe the country as “uninvestable” at present.

“If we look at the legal and commercial constructs and frameworks in place today in Venezuela — today, it’s uninvestable,” Woods said.

“Significant changes have to be made to those commercial frameworks, the legal system,” he continued. “There has to be durable investment protections, and there has to be change to the hydrocarbon laws in the country.”

Woods said he was nevertheless “confident” the US could help bring about the necessary changes, adding that Exxon would look to send a technical team to Venezuela to assess the state of operations.

Trump has been pushing for major US oil firms to pump money into Venezuelan energy infrastructure since the capture of Nicolás Maduro last week.

Trump, who promised companies “total safety and security” to operate in Venezuela, previously said the US could reimburse oil companies for expanding their operations in the South American nation, which has the world’s largest oil reserves.

Harold Hamm, the founder of Continental Resources and a longtime Trump supporter, appeared to dodge a question on whether his firm would be entering the country, saying it presented “challenges” but that it excited him “as an explorationist.”

Trump appeared unfazed by the notes of caution, but he reminded those present that he had “25 people that aren’t here today that are willing to take your place.”

Mark Nelson, the vice chairman of Chevron — which partners with Venezuela’s national oil company PDVSA on production projects in the country — sounded a more positive tone.

Nelson said Chevron was “committed” to the country and that it may increase production by around 50% over the next 18 to 24 months.

The oil industry had gathered with Trump and other senior figures from his administration to discuss how the US planned to move forward in Venezuela following the ouster of Maduro.

The US has said the raid on Caracas was a law enforcement operation and has indicted Maduro on drugs and weapons charges.