In what may be one of the most unusual political maneuvers in European history, a black cat named Nuodėgulis has become the unlikely guardian of Lithuania’s public broadcasting independence. According to sources, the feline, whose name translates to “charred coal” in English, now holds veto power over the potential dismissal of Monika Garbačiauskaitė-Budrienė, the director-general … Read more
Popular investigative YouTuber Coffeezilla has launched a critique of prediction market platform Kalshi, accusing the company of marketing sports wagering while simultaneously maintaining they operate a federally regulated exchange rather than a traditional sportsbook. He talked about it in a recent YouTube video. The controversy centers on Kalshi’s recent introduction of “combos,” a feature that … Read more
Neuroscientist and podcaster Andrew Huberman recently joined Tyler Ramsey on the Punk Rock Sober podcast for a conversation that delved into one of his most provocative beliefs: that evil forces are real, and that the devil can literally enter men’s minds. Speaking alongside Ramsey and his nine-year-old son River, Huberman explored the psychological mechanisms behind … Read more
The question is no longer if artificial intelligence can run entire businesses, but when. Recent developments from Anthropic and Anden Labs suggest that moment may arrive sooner than expected. Their Project Vend experiment has evolved from a novelty that ordered expensive tungsten cubes by mistake to a legitimate proof of concept for autonomous AI commerce. … Read more
In just four years, the cultural conversation around weight loss medications has shifted sharply. Dr. Mike Israetel, a leading expert in human performance and physiology, recently discussed this change on the Jack Neel podcast, pointing to how GLP-1 medications moved from being treated as taboo to becoming casual topics of conversation. “If in 2021 you … Read more
Two employees at an Ohio restaurant are facing serious criminal charges after authorities say they used artificial intelligence to create a fake robbery report that triggered an emergency police response. Officers rushed to Rubin’s Deli & Restaurant in Elyria, Ohio, on the morning of December 15 following multiple calls about an active robbery with masked … Read more
A comprehensive four month study from MIT Media Lab has revealed concerning neurological changes in individuals who regularly use large language models like ChatGPT for writing tasks. The research, led by Dr. Nataliya Kosmyna and her team, tracked 54 participants across multiple universities in the Boston area and found that AI assistance alters brain connectivity … Read more
A recent scientific breakthrough suggests an unlikely ally in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease: hydrogen sulfide, the notorious gas your body releases when you pass wind. Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine discovered that this compound, typically associated with its distinctive rotten egg odor, may actually shield aging brain cells from the devastating effects of neurodegeneration. … Read more
Canadian winters have long meant snow-covered schoolyards and children playing freely during recess, but new safety rules in Quebec are transforming outdoor playtime into something that requires extensive planning and protective gear. Several Quebec schools are now following recommendations that could require students to wear helmets just to play on snow mounds during recess. The … Read more
In a recent appearance on Bradley Martyn’s Raw Talk podcast, 19-year-old influencer Clavicular opened up about his controversial journey with PEDs that began when he was just 14 years old. The conversation revealed surprising details about his early use of testosterone and other compounds, motivated by a singular goal: facial masculinization. When asked about his … Read more
