You don’t need to find a Trump aide guilty to financially ruin one
Senator Slotkin Discusses Lawfare and Its Implications Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) delved into the complexities of ideologically-driven lawfare in a recent talk at the University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics on October 13. She mentioned her desire for “signature cases” targeting not only President Trump but also “the people who enabled him.” What stood out […]
Don’t Want AI Nearby? Musk Will Launch It into Space.
How the AI Backlash Could Make Elon Musk Even Richer On Tuesday, Elon Musk revealed that SpaceX and Tesla are considering a merger through special committees. This potential combination could lead to a company valued at about $3.5 trillion, merging rockets, satellites, electric vehicles, robots, batteries, and AI data centers. If it happens, this would […]
Debate over WNBA anthem leads to demands to exclude players who don’t stand from Team USA’s Olympic team
The Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries departed the court during the national anthem prior to the first two games of the WNBA Finals. In response, Riley Gaines has stated that such actions should have consequences for athletes aspiring to represent the United States on an international level. Gaines expressed her views while sharing a […]
Farage: ‘If We Don’t Realize What’s Happening, France’s Violence is What Awaits Us’
Chaos in France Sparks Concern Across Europe As France faces renewed chaos, critics are pointing fingers at decades of open borders and unsuccessful multiculturalism. This unrest has raised alarms in other European nations, notably the United Kingdom, where Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has emphasized the need for stronger border control. What began as student […]
Anthropic Unveils New ‘Don’t Be Unkind to the Clankers’ Policy
At a leading artificial intelligence firm, targeting chatbots might soon become a violation of their guidelines. Anthropic announced a new rule on Thursday that will prohibit “sustained and needless abusive or cruel behavior” towards its Claude models, with this change set to take effect on November 12. This decision comes after co-founder Chris Olah expressed […]
We sampled mac & cheese soda so you don’t have to.
Kraft’s Unusual Flavor Combination Some combinations are best left unexplored. In this case, it seems mixing Kraft’s classic macaroni and cheese flavor with cream soda may not have been the best idea. Initially, there may have been hopes of a fun collaboration, perhaps something along the lines of Cheetos or Doritos paired with pasta. But […]
Creators of the AI movie ‘Gods Don’t Give Gifts’ unveil trailer and hint at Oscar nomination efforts
The creators of the AI-generated film Gods Don’t Give Gifts are aiming for Oscar recognition in the animation category. Gods Don’t Give Gifts will feature a series of four short films, created by YouTuber Gossip Goblin (real name Zack London), set to be released sometime between October 30 and December 4. A distribution partner hasn’t […]
The Fed’s Tariff Calculations Don’t Equal Inflation
The Fed’s Tariff Study Assumes Its Own Conclusion The New York Fed recently released a paper authored by Mary Amiti and her team, discussing the impacts of tariffs. This paper has been interpreted by many as evidence that tariffs have led to increased consumer prices, with some reports suggesting that tariffs caused goods inflation to […]
David Stearns on parting ways with Pete Alonso: ‘I don’t get do-overs’
David Stearns Reflects on Mets’ Decision Regarding Pete Alonso On Monday, David Stearns, the Mets’ president of baseball operations, acknowledged that parting ways with the team’s all-time home run leader after last season might not have been the best choice. This past season, Pete Alonso hit 43 home runs and recorded an .884 OPS for […]
SEC Staff Indicates Token Buybacks Don’t Turn Crypto into a Security if the Network Functions
In brief The SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance has indicated that announcements regarding buybacks on operational crypto networks do not constitute promises of “essential managerial efforts” according to the Howey test. However, for networks that are not yet operational, promoting buybacks as a method to achieve yield or returns might still invoke securities regulations. Attorney […]