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Live updates: Iran expected to respond
Live updates: Iran expected to respond Thursday to US proposal for ending war, source says CNNExclusive: U.S. and Iran closing in on one-page memo to end war, officials say AxiosTrump sees swift end to war as Iran reviews US peace proposal ReutersIran War Updates: Tehran and U.S. Offer Conflicting Messages on State of Negotiations The New York TimesIran is reviewing a U.S. proposal as Trump threatens renewed bombing if it doesn't agree NPR
Posted on 6 May 2026 | 11:12 pm
Israel strikes Beirut suburbs, threatening
Israel strikes Beirut suburbs, threatening already shaky ceasefire The Washington PostIsrael strikes Beirut for first time since Hezbollah ceasefire BBC3 reported dead in Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon The Times of IsraelIsrael bombs Beirut’s southern suburb as it targets Hezbollah commander Al JazeeraMiddle East war live: source close to Hezbollah says top commander killed in Israeli strike France 24
Posted on 6 May 2026 | 10:38 pm
Stunning Reason for Trump War Plan Reversal
Stunning Reason for Trump War Plan Reversal Exposed The Daily BeastTrump’s abrupt U-turn on a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz came after backlash from allies NBC NewsTrump administration sows confusion as it tries to reopen Strait of Hormuz AP NewsTrump’s New Initiative Shows the Limits of U.S. Power in Hormuz WSJTrump announces pause on Project Freedom The Hill
Posted on 6 May 2026 | 10:14 pm
Live from Game 2: Timberwolves suffer worst
Live from Game 2: Timberwolves suffer worst loss in their playoff history as San Antonio cruises to 133-95 victory Star Tribune4 takeaways: Spurs respond to loss in opener with blowout win in Game 2 NBASpurs 133-95 Timberwolves (May 6, 2026) Game Recap ESPNThe Bounce: Were Victor Wembanyama’s blocks actually against the rules? The New York TimesFrom The Sports Desk: Ant-Man’s return NBC News
Posted on 6 May 2026 | 10:11 pm
5 Takeaways From the Last Televised
5 Takeaways From the Last Televised California Governor Debate The New York TimesCalifornia gubernatorial candidates spar over affordability and taxes on debate stage NBC NewsDemocratic and Republican candidates for Calif. governor lead latest poll SFGATEDemocrats lay into each other in California debate as Indiana and Ohio hold primaries CNNTop takeaways from fiery, at times ugly, California governor debate on CNN Los Angeles Times
Posted on 6 May 2026 | 10:06 pm
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Film in the Fridge
A short post with a photo of film rolls stored in a fridge butter dish, joking about having plenty of old film to get through and calling it the “golden age.” [somenice.com]
Posted on 6 May 2026 | 11:20 pm
The Finest Collection of Shabby Books
A meditation on well-worn books, book damage, and the pleasures of reading copies marked by use. It ranges from mishaps with battered paperbacks and swollen hardcovers to Charles Lamb’s fondness for “shabby” books, marginalia, and the traces left by previous readers. [evidenceanecdotal.blogspot.com]
Posted on 6 May 2026 | 11:00 pm
David Sacks’ AI influence in the White
The Trump administration is moving toward federal pre-deployment review of frontier AI models after security concerns over Anthropic’s leaked Mythos model and growing pressure from U.S. agencies and foreign regulators. That shift has narrowed David Sacks’ room to push a deregulatory agenda and weakened his influence over AI policy. [theverge.com]
Posted on 6 May 2026 | 4:20 pm
Life During Class Wartime
War is bad. Don’t start one. But we’re already in a class war and we’re losing. Where by “we” I mean most people; the winning side comprises, roughly, the richest 0.1% of the population, who are morphing into a hereditary aristocracy. [I mean that, see below.] So, what to do in a war one didn’t choose? [tbray.org]
Posted on 6 May 2026 | 2:00 pm
Appearing Productive in the Workplace
Generative AI can make novice work look expert, but it also lets people produce large volumes of polished output they may not be able to judge for correctness. The result is more motion, more documents, and weaker signals of actual competence inside organizations. [nooneshappy.com]
Posted on 6 May 2026 | 1:20 pm
Man charged in Colorado firebomb attack on
A man accused of a firebomb attack on a demonstration in Colorado is set to plead guilty to murder and other charges
Posted on 6 May 2026 | 9:09 pm
Pussy Riot stage protest blocking access to
Members of punk group Pussy Riot and Ukraine's FEMEN organization have staged a protest at the Russian pavilion at the Venice Biennale
Posted on 6 May 2026 | 9:04 pm
‘Families fight’: Pope Leo’s older
Pope Leo and his brothers, John and ‘MAGA-type’ Louis, talk at least once a week, despite how they may differ in political views
Posted on 6 May 2026 | 8:37 pm
Police search home linked to Kristin
Kristin Smart went missing in 1996 and has since been declared dead. Her body has never been found
Posted on 6 May 2026 | 8:14 pm
Trump’s acting DOJ chief Todd Blanche
The Justice Department has gone after several of Trump’s perceived political enemies, most recently with the fresh indictment of former FBI Director James Comey
Posted on 6 May 2026 | 8:04 pm
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Klarna CEO wants to turn the platform into a
The buy now, pay later giant's IPO may be on hold — but its business strategy remains the same, according to CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski.
Posted on 18 June 2025 | 6:13 am
Sam Altman says Meta offered OpenAI staff
While Meta had sought to hire "a lot of people" from OpenAI, "so far none of our best people have decided to take them up on that," Sam Altman said.
Posted on 18 June 2025 | 5:28 am
JPMorgan Chase unveils new Sapphire Reserve
JPMorgan, the biggest U.S. bank by assets, shook up the card industry with the launch of the Sapphire Reserve almost a decade ago.
Posted on 18 June 2025 | 4:57 am
'Tariff engineering' is making a comeback as
Global manufacturers are rethinking their products design, looking to tap into a lesser-known legal technique known as "tariff engineering" to lower duty costs.
Posted on 18 June 2025 | 4:40 am
These are the sticking points holding up a
The U.S. and European Union are nearing the deadline for striking a deal on trade before tariffs come back into full effect.
Posted on 18 June 2025 | 3:58 am