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May. 12 - 9:06 am CDT

The world is now starting to realize that China is in a terminal population decline and their economies need to not be dependent on them.

The world is now starting to realize that China is in a terminal population decline and their economies need to not be dependent on them.
South Korea prepares support package worth over $7 billion for chip industry
South Korea is readying plans for a support package for chip investments and research worth more than 10 trillion won ($7.30 billion), the finance minister said on Sunday, after setting its sights on winning a "war" in the semiconductor industry.
Reuters / Reuters — Published: May. 12, 2024 - 3:14 AM
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May. 11 - 5:04 pm CDT

Less than 1% of Americans hold crypto. It's not going to be an election issue. Not to mention there were two GOP candidates that were pro-crypto and they couldn't crack double digits in vote totals.

Image from article: Crypto is Trump's new weapon against Biden
Crypto is Trump's new weapon against Biden
It's the first time crypto has become an issue in the general election of a presidential race.
POLITICO — Published: May. 10, 2024 - 12:00 AM
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May. 11 - 3:31 pm CDT

Looks like another night for the an Aurora borealis. I might go hunting for it tonight.

Image from article: Northern lights to return to Louisiana Saturday night
Northern lights to return to Louisiana Saturday night
Usually confined to sparsely populated places inside the Arctic Circle, the Northern Lights were visible way down yonder in Southeast Louisiana Friday night.
wwltv.com — Published: May. 11, 2024 - 8:22 AM
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May. 11 - 8:16 am CDT

The YouTube gamer influencers are now making games. Game Grumps made one and now Dunkey.

Image from article: A Pithy YouTube Celebrity’s Plea: Buy This Video Game
A Pithy YouTube Celebrity’s Plea: Buy This Video Game
After a decade of humorously reviewing games, the man known as Dunkey began a publishing company to support indie projects, starting with the mazelike Animal Well.
By Zachary Small / The New York Times — Published: May. 9, 2024 - 3:00 PM
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May. 11 - 8:13 am CDT

First off, C-SPAN stands for -> Cable - Satellite <- Public Affairs Network. It was started by Cable and Satellite. They are still beholden by Comcast, Charter and the rest. Second, C-SPAN has a YouTube channel so technically they're being carried by Google.

Image from article: Why doesn’t YouTube TV carry C-SPAN?
Why doesn’t YouTube TV carry C-SPAN?
This important public service is now threatened by a new technology — online streaming
acohen / The Hill — Published: May. 8, 2024 - 3:45 AM
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May. 11 - 7:00 am CDT

I've been under the impression that Netflix has bee public with sports rights as only as they can get world-wide rights. I think Netflix may be changing it's position. Now we wait to see how investors will treat this news.

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 07: Ashtyn Davis #21, Michael Carter II #30 and Tony Adams #22 of the New York Jets celebrate in the snow after an interception in the fourth quarter during a game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on January 07, 2024 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
Netflix’s NFL Christmas Miracle
It looks like Netflix will wind up carrying the two NFL games scheduled for December 25, per a bevy of sources. It’s a first-of-its-kind deal, but almost certainly not the last.
John Ourand / Puck — Published: May. 10, 2024 - 12:34 AM
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May. 06 - 5:37 pm CDT

Hacks in the past have been businesses accusing government entities of hacking their networks. Now a government entity is accusing another government entity of hacking.

Image from article: China hacked Ministry of Defence, Sky News learns
China hacked Ministry of Defence, Sky News learns
MPs will be told on Tuesday of a massive data breach involving the Ministry of Defence, targeting service personnel.
Sam Coates, deputy political editor and Deborah Haynes, security and defence editor / Sky — Published: May. 6, 2024 - 9:45 PM
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May. 06 - 3:59 pm CDT

As more states embrace sports gambling, more people start watching sports that they've never would have watched before because they've got money on the line.

Image from article: Kentucky Derby 2024 draws race's largest audience since 1989 as finish sets peak record
Kentucky Derby 2024 draws race's largest audience since 1989 as finish sets peak record
Mystik Dan’s nose victory in Kentucky Derby drew the largest audience for the race since 1989; the finish drew the Derby's largest peak audience ever.
Prince James Story / The Courier-Journal — Published: May. 6, 2024 - 12:00 AM
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May. 06 - 9:07 am CDT

During the dual strikes last year, ABC paid the NFL to simulcast Monday Night Football. Now that the labor disputes have been settled, no more simulcasts. Which means NFL ratings are going to tumble this season.

Image from article: Notable change coming to 'Monday Night Football' TV schedule
Notable change coming to 'Monday Night Football' TV schedule
A significant change is coming to the "Monday Night Football" television schedule in 2024, and it is one that will likely be a disappointment to
Steve DelVecchio / Larry Brown Sports — Published: May. 3, 2024 - 4:58 PM
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May. 05 - 7:00 am CDT

The US had the "big shift" after the 2020 pandemic as more jobs were offering more money to switch. Is this happening in China as well?

Image from article: China Big Tech workers quit to pursue self-employment amid internet slowdown
China Big Tech workers quit to pursue self-employment amid internet slowdown
China’s internet giants have slashed jobs in recent years, affecting tens of thousands of people, many of whom have decided to become entrepreneurs themselves, with mixed results.
South China Morning Post — Published: May. 5, 2024 - 2:00 AM
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May. 04 - 12:50 am CDT

I'm sure they'll be debate about using in the days ahead but keep in mind how bad AI is at generating images now. Will it get better? Sure. But until it gets better, we can all mock at how bad AI is right now.

Image from article: Washed Out's new music video was created with AI. Is it a watershed moment for Sora?
Washed Out's new music video was created with AI. Is it a watershed moment for Sora?
Washed Out is the first major music artist to commission a music video using OpenAI's Sora text-to-video technology.
Los Angeles Times — Published: May. 2, 2024 - 9:29 PM
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This video will get the full Zapruder treatment.

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May. 01 - 5:03 pm CDT

I've said it before and I'll repeat it: third-party candidates will never be taken seriously until they start acting serious.

Image from article: Trump will speak at the Libertarian National Convention as he woos independent voters
Trump will speak at the Libertarian National Convention as he woos independent voters
Former President Donald Trump will speak at the Libertarian National Convention later this month as he tries to woo voters beyond the Republican base.
AP News — Published: May. 1, 2024 - 9:51 PM
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For a party that has ballot access to all 50 states, they just decided to throw it all away.