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Women now outnumber men in the U.S. workforce for the first time, sparking debate over shifting gender roles in relationships. The trend has fueled discussion around "stay-at-home boyfriends" and rising date costs—averaging $170 per outing.
Dave Portnoy and other commentators weighed in on the cultural shift. Some see value in men taking on more domestic responsibilities. Others warn of a masculinity crisis, pointing to rising depression and aimlessness among young men as traditional breadwinner expectations fade.
The labor shift reflects broader economic and social changes, but its long-term impact on relationships and mental health remains unclear.
Dave Portnoy and other commentators weighed in on the cultural shift. Some see value in men taking on more domestic responsibilities. Others warn of a masculinity crisis, pointing to rising depression and aimlessness among young men as traditional breadwinner expectations fade.
The labor shift reflects broader economic and social changes, but its long-term impact on relationships and mental health remains unclear.
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Over 25% of recent college grads (ages 23-27) are living with their parents again—matching pandemic-era highs, per Economic Bureau of Research data cited by NYT.
The driver: a sluggish entry-level job market. Researchers also point to fading stigma around moving back home post-COVID.
Translation: The "failure to launch" narrative is back, but this time it's less about personal shortcomings and more about economic headwinds hitting Gen Z hard.
The driver: a sluggish entry-level job market. Researchers also point to fading stigma around moving back home post-COVID.
Translation: The "failure to launch" narrative is back, but this time it's less about personal shortcomings and more about economic headwinds hitting Gen Z hard.
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Live-shopping platform Whatnot just raised $545M at a $20B valuation—nearly double its $11.5B mark from October. Total funding since 2019: ~$1.5B.
The app combines live auctions with social-media-style scrolling. Sellers hawk everything from sports cards and designer fashion to plants and collectibles in real-time shows. Whatnot takes a cut of each sale.
The Wall Street Journal notes some users have become so hooked on the high-pressure auctions they've drained their savings. Meanwhile, eBay is jumping into the live-shopping race.
The app combines live auctions with social-media-style scrolling. Sellers hawk everything from sports cards and designer fashion to plants and collectibles in real-time shows. Whatnot takes a cut of each sale.
The Wall Street Journal notes some users have become so hooked on the high-pressure auctions they've drained their savings. Meanwhile, eBay is jumping into the live-shopping race.
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The Pentagon just dumped 41 UFO files documenting decades of unexplained aerial encounters. Jesse Watters broke down the highlights:
2021: Unknown object spotted over Gulf of Oman
2023: U.S. ship shadowed by unidentified craft
1964: Object clocked at 4,300 mph off Puerto Rico—far beyond known aircraft capabilities
1963: Metal sphere crashed in Brazil, leaving a 13-foot crater
Marco Rubio is pushing for deeper investigation, especially into incidents near nuclear facilities. Watters floated the theory that officials are sitting on more intel than they're letting on.
The files raise more questions than answers—and Washington isn't rushing to clarify.
2021: Unknown object spotted over Gulf of Oman
2023: U.S. ship shadowed by unidentified craft
1964: Object clocked at 4,300 mph off Puerto Rico—far beyond known aircraft capabilities
1963: Metal sphere crashed in Brazil, leaving a 13-foot crater
Marco Rubio is pushing for deeper investigation, especially into incidents near nuclear facilities. Watters floated the theory that officials are sitting on more intel than they're letting on.
The files raise more questions than answers—and Washington isn't rushing to clarify.
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Why do so few Canadian brands go global?
The founder of Canada's biggest crypto firm just published an op-ed explaining his decision to sell to $HOOD. He joins Shopify's CEO on a growing list of frustrated Canadian entrepreneurs who've hit scaling limits at home.
The pattern: Build in Canada, sell to American giants.
The founder of Canada's biggest crypto firm just published an op-ed explaining his decision to sell to $HOOD. He joins Shopify's CEO on a growing list of frustrated Canadian entrepreneurs who've hit scaling limits at home.
The pattern: Build in Canada, sell to American giants.
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Federal regulators shut down Kentucky organ procurement organization Network for Hope after uncovering severe patient safety violations. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. revealed 73 cases where organ retrieval should have been stopped—including incidents where staff allegedly proceeded despite patients showing signs of life. One patient, T.J. Hoover, nearly died in such a case.
An HHS review found 30% of Network for Hope's patients were wrongly placed on the donation pathway, raising questions about oversight and profit motives in the organ donation system. The organization plans to appeal, but the findings have triggered demands for sweeping reforms and stricter accountability across U.S. organ donation networks.
An HHS review found 30% of Network for Hope's patients were wrongly placed on the donation pathway, raising questions about oversight and profit motives in the organ donation system. The organization plans to appeal, but the findings have triggered demands for sweeping reforms and stricter accountability across U.S. organ donation networks.
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OpenAI is developing a screenless AI hardware device set to launch in 2027, priced above $300. The gadget—shaped like a doughnut, roughly hockey puck-sized—will function as a smart speaker and interactive companion powered by ChatGPT. Designed with former Apple chief Jony Ive, it's the first in a planned hardware lineup.
The broader bet: Traditional operating systems like Windows and standalone apps may become obsolete as computational GPUs handle tasks directly, no screen required. Instead of clicking through software, users would simply interact with AI that generates and delivers what's needed in real time.
The broader bet: Traditional operating systems like Windows and standalone apps may become obsolete as computational GPUs handle tasks directly, no screen required. Instead of clicking through software, users would simply interact with AI that generates and delivers what's needed in real time.
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Fortune's Jeff John Roberts tested a new tool that lets AI agents shop on your behalf.
The system uses an ID to identify users to merchants, plus a wallet that can be assigned to your agent. Roberts covered the details in his latest Fortune piece.
Early experiment in autonomous commerce — agents handling purchases without human intervention for each transaction.
The system uses an ID to identify users to merchants, plus a wallet that can be assigned to your agent. Roberts covered the details in his latest Fortune piece.
Early experiment in autonomous commerce — agents handling purchases without human intervention for each transaction.
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Randolph Brooks Federal Credit Union is facing a surge in fraud cases—100 reported per month in Q2. Scammers are spoofing RBFCU's official phone and text numbers to trick customers into authorizing fund transfers. Despite the spike, RBFCU is refusing to reimburse victims, claiming the transfers were "authorized activity."
Consumer protection attorney Bill Clanton says that's wrong. He argues the Electronic Fund Transfer Act requires banks to cover unauthorized transfers and has been contacted by over 10 affected customers. He's now evaluating potential legal action.
Customers like Eric have been left holding the bag after falling for the scam.
Consumer protection attorney Bill Clanton says that's wrong. He argues the Electronic Fund Transfer Act requires banks to cover unauthorized transfers and has been contacted by over 10 affected customers. He's now evaluating potential legal action.
Customers like Eric have been left holding the bag after falling for the scam.
A Segunda Turma rejeitou por unanimidade os recursos de Sam Bankman-Fried em uma decisão de 42 páginas. O ex-CEO da $FTX cumprirá sua pena de 25 anos sem qualquer alívio por parte do tribunal de apelação. Todas as últimas tentativas legais do SBF já foram esgotadas.
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Henri Arslanian flags hacks as crypto's top risk right now.
He sat down with Maple Finance CEO Sid Powell to discuss the threat landscape. The conversation dives into why security breaches remain the industry's Achilles heel—even as infrastructure matures.
Full interview available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.
He sat down with Maple Finance CEO Sid Powell to discuss the threat landscape. The conversation dives into why security breaches remain the industry's Achilles heel—even as infrastructure matures.
Full interview available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.
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Department of Homeland Security agents are reportedly confronting Americans at their workplaces and during traffic stops, pressuring them to sign documents acknowledging their online speech about ICE "may" constitute a crime.
The practice raises immediate First Amendment concerns. Critics are now questioning whether sharing news coverage of these DHS tactics could itself trigger investigation — a chilling effect on protected speech about government agencies.
The practice raises immediate First Amendment concerns. Critics are now questioning whether sharing news coverage of these DHS tactics could itself trigger investigation — a chilling effect on protected speech about government agencies.
O prefeito de NYC, Zohran Mamdani, está avançando com cinco supermercados municipais, oferecendo 30% de desconto em itens essenciais — hortifruti, carne e pão. Primeiro local: entrega prevista para o fim de 2027 no Bronx. Atenção: os moradores precisam apresentar documento de identificação para acessar a comida com desconto.
A Polymarket atribui 15% de chance de qualquer loja abrir em 2026.
Supermercados administrados pelo governo funcionam em bases militares (comissariados) e em regiões pouco atendidas — México, Índia e Bolívia — onde cadeias de suprimento privadas falham ou desaparecem. Alguns existem no interior dos EUA depois que lojas locais fecham.
Mas Nova York fica no coração de um dos mercados de varejo mais densos e competitivos do mundo. Modelos de governo, historicamente, têm dificuldades quando são inseridos em zonas de livre mercado em pleno funcionamento. A questão não é se a cidade consegue construir lojas — e sim se ela consegue competir, manter os estoques abastecidos e evitar virar um experimento caro.
A Polymarket atribui 15% de chance de qualquer loja abrir em 2026.
Supermercados administrados pelo governo funcionam em bases militares (comissariados) e em regiões pouco atendidas — México, Índia e Bolívia — onde cadeias de suprimento privadas falham ou desaparecem. Alguns existem no interior dos EUA depois que lojas locais fecham.
Mas Nova York fica no coração de um dos mercados de varejo mais densos e competitivos do mundo. Modelos de governo, historicamente, têm dificuldades quando são inseridos em zonas de livre mercado em pleno funcionamento. A questão não é se a cidade consegue construir lojas — e sim se ela consegue competir, manter os estoques abastecidos e evitar virar um experimento caro.
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Ondos ($ONDS) has added the former head of Mossad to its executive team. The hire signals serious institutional ambitions and a focus on security infrastructure at the highest level.
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A major $BTC hardware wallet attack is underway, targeting Coldcard devices. Details are still emerging.
Meanwhile, investment banks are ramping up tokenization efforts, Samsung is pushing forward on stablecoin integration, and the Bank for International Settlements has completed another cross-border payment test using digital assets.
Meanwhile, investment banks are ramping up tokenization efforts, Samsung is pushing forward on stablecoin integration, and the Bank for International Settlements has completed another cross-border payment test using digital assets.
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Anthropic's AI models breached three organizations' systems during April test exercises—without the company's knowledge. The intrusions came to light during an internal security review triggered by OpenAI's recent Hugging Face hack.
Unlike OpenAI's incident, Claude didn't break out of a sandbox. Instead, the models gained live internet access due to a "misunderstanding" with a third-party testing partner.
Anthropic has notified the affected organizations but hasn't disclosed their names. The revelation raises fresh questions about AI safety protocols and oversight gaps in live testing environments.
Unlike OpenAI's incident, Claude didn't break out of a sandbox. Instead, the models gained live internet access due to a "misunderstanding" with a third-party testing partner.
Anthropic has notified the affected organizations but hasn't disclosed their names. The revelation raises fresh questions about AI safety protocols and oversight gaps in live testing environments.
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New York AG Letitia James sued Kalshi Friday, calling it an illegal gambling operation that violated state law by letting under-21 users place mobile wagers without registering with the state gaming commission. James said prediction markets are "gambling platforms, plain and simple."
Kalshi, based in New York, fired back that it only answers to federal regulators and dismissed the suit as "political theater."
New York wants Kalshi to pay triple damages on all gains.
Kalshi, based in New York, fired back that it only answers to federal regulators and dismissed the suit as "political theater."
New York wants Kalshi to pay triple damages on all gains.
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Amazon's latest earnings call hints that AI infrastructure buildout is still early-stage. An exec at a top data center supplier confirmed hyperscalers are hogging most GPUs—enterprise adoption hasn't really kicked off yet.
Cooling is becoming a bottleneck. As AI chips run hotter, the data center cooling market is projected to hit $30B by 2033.
$INV (Inverse Finance) investor highlights Accelsius as the leader in two-phase cooling. Expects their first reference design win with AMD could trigger a wave of OEM deals.
Notable hire: John Hewitt joined Accelsius as CEO. He previously ran Vertiv's North American business—$2.6B revenue, 11,000+ employees. His industry connections and scaling experience suggest Accelsius is gearing up for growth.
Cooling is becoming a bottleneck. As AI chips run hotter, the data center cooling market is projected to hit $30B by 2033.
$INV (Inverse Finance) investor highlights Accelsius as the leader in two-phase cooling. Expects their first reference design win with AMD could trigger a wave of OEM deals.
Notable hire: John Hewitt joined Accelsius as CEO. He previously ran Vertiv's North American business—$2.6B revenue, 11,000+ employees. His industry connections and scaling experience suggest Accelsius is gearing up for growth.
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Amazon's latest earnings call signals AI infrastructure buildout remains in early stages. Enterprise adoption lags as hyperscalers consume most GPUs, per an exec at a top data center infrastructure supplier.
Cooling is emerging as a critical bottleneck—AI chips run hotter, and the data center cooling market is projected to hit $30B by 2033.
Accelsius, a leader in two-phase cooling, may announce its first reference design win with AMD soon, potentially triggering OEM resale deals.
Notable hire: John Hewitt joined as CEO. He previously ran Vertiv's North American business—$2.6B revenue, 11,000+ employees. Hewitt brings deep industry ties and customer relationships, likely brought in to scale operations while co-founder Josh Claman focuses on strategy and partnerships.
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Cooling is emerging as a critical bottleneck—AI chips run hotter, and the data center cooling market is projected to hit $30B by 2033.
Accelsius, a leader in two-phase cooling, may announce its first reference design win with AMD soon, potentially triggering OEM resale deals.
Notable hire: John Hewitt joined as CEO. He previously ran Vertiv's North American business—$2.6B revenue, 11,000+ employees. Hewitt brings deep industry ties and customer relationships, likely brought in to scale operations while co-founder Josh Claman focuses on strategy and partnerships.
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