30% Of Children Try To Swipe Books Like Smartphones When They Start School

A new survey reveals a concerning trend in early childhood development, with nearly one-third of children entering Reception class attempting to interact with physical books as if they were digital devices. According to Kindred²’s School Readiness Survey5, 32% of Reception children incorrectly use books by swiping or tapping pages like smartphones or tablets. The findings … Read more

Oprah: “Obesity Gene Drives Overeating, You Don’t Overeat, Obesity Does”

Oprah Winfrey made a controversial declaration during her podcast: obesity is not a personal failure but a biological disease. For decades, she carried the shame of weight struggles, beginning with a childhood memory of her father’s words: “No need to you weighing yourself because you know you’re going to be big. You’re going to be … Read more

Microsoft Wants You to Have a Personal AI Companion, If Only So You Don’t Notice How Much Power AI Consumes

Microsoft‘s vision for AI just got a lot more personal and perhaps conveniently so, given the company’s growing concerns about public perception of the technology’s environmental costs. Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft AI, recently declared that within five years, everyone will have their own AI companion that knows them intimately. But his promise of ever-present … Read more

Historian Warns AI Will Take Over “Anything Made of Words,” Including Book-Based Religions

At the World Economic Forum 2026, renowned historian Yuval Noah Harari delivered a stark warning about artificial intelligence that challenges humanity’s self-conception and religious foundations. The bestselling author of “Sapiens,” whose works have sold over 50 million copies worldwide, argued that AI represents not merely a technological tool but a fundamental shift in human civilization. … Read more

TikTok Payouts Are Tanking Following a Change in Ownership

Content creators across TikTok are abandoning the platform’s Creator Rewards Program in droves after experiencing dramatic payment cuts that many attribute to the app’s recent ownership transition from ByteDance to U.S. companies. Creators who once earned thousands of dollars monthly from their content are now reporting payments that amount to mere pennies, regardless of view … Read more

You can now pay $1M for a future hotel stay on the moon

The final frontier just became available for booking, though you’ll need deep pockets and plenty of patience to claim your reservation. According to sources, Hilton Hotels has partnered with Starlab Space to develop the first-ever hotel accommodations in lunar orbit, with advance reservations now open for a cool $1 million. The catch? Your cosmic getaway … Read more

White House Crypto Czar Questions Why Greenland belongs to Danes: We can make them an offer that they can’t refuse

During a recent All-In Podcast episode discussing Iran’s breaking point and Trump’s Greenland acquisition, David Sacks addressed the topic of Greenland with characteristic directness and historical perspective. When asked about the strategic importance of Greenland, Sacks provided context: “Well, it is becoming more significant from a national security standpoint as those Arctic ices melt and … Read more

Chinese E-vehicles freeze shut in Russia with many comparing them to ‘portable coffins’

As winter descends on Russia, Chinese automobiles are facing severe performance issues in extreme cold, with consumers raising alarming safety concerns. Russian media reports indicate that these vehicles, which now dominate the domestic market, are experiencing dangerous malfunctions that have led to them being labeled as mobile coffins by frustrated owners. Russian consumers are reporting … Read more

Joe Rogan Criticizes Pete Buttigieg for Being Afraid to Appear on Podcasts

In a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience featuring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, host Joe Rogan made a brief but pointed comment about Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and his reluctance to appear on podcast platforms. The comment came amid a broader discussion about the changing media landscape and how traditional press formats compare … Read more