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The loss of Situational Awareness
Situational Awareness, an AI-focused hedge fund founded by former OpenAI employee Leopold Aschenbrenner, reportedly sold most or all of its public stock portfolio to Citadel after sharp losses in AI-related shares. The episode matters because it illustrates the financial risks of concentrated bets on a rapidly changing AI market, particularly when valuations and investor expectations…
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Boy George withdraws from London Palladium musical role
Boy George has withdrawn from his planned role as King Herod in Jesus Christ Superstar at the London Palladium, only days before his first scheduled performance. His manager, Paul Kemsley, said the decision was in the singer’s best interests and would help keep attention on the production, without giving a specific reason. George had been…
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After Fauci Senate hearing, experts worry about ‘chilling effect’ on public health
Former US public health official Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment during a Senate hearing chaired by Republican Senator Rand Paul, declining to answer questions about the COVID-19 response and the pandemic’s origins. Public health experts told NPR they fear the confrontational hearing could deter scientists and officials from entering government service or speaking candidly…
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Cinemark, Marcus CEOs On Box Office Rebound: Younger Audiences, Longer Windows, Balanced Mix Of Films
Cinema chain executives at Cinemark and Marcus Theatres say the box office is entering a stronger phase, helped by younger audiences, a broader range of successful films and longer exclusive cinema releases. They argue that this mix can make theatrical exhibition more resilient by reducing reliance on a small number of major franchise releases and…
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This Journey Album Tore the Group Apart at the Seams in 1986
Journey’s 1986 album Raised On Radio was commercially successful but deepened divisions within the band, contributing to the collapse of its classic line-up. The recording process gave singer Steve Perry greater creative control after his successful solo album, while bassist Ross Valory and drummer Steve Smith were largely excluded. Released in April 1986, the album…
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Lockheed Martin wins $58.6B contract to produce Patriot interceptors
Lockheed Martin has reportedly secured a $58.6 billion contract to produce Patriot interceptor missiles. The deal would represent a major investment in air and missile defence, reflecting continued demand for systems designed to counter aerial threats. The article text was inaccessible, so further details about the contract’s duration, number of interceptors, customer and delivery schedule…
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The “brutal” 2005 movie scene that traumatised Jim Carrey’s daughter: “She wanted to leave”
Jim Carrey said a graphic scene in the 2005 film *The Number 23* upset his young daughter, Jane, so much during filming that she wanted to leave the set. The anecdote highlights the tension between an actor’s demanding roles and the effect that adult material can have on family members present during production. Carrey played…
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Charming Colorado town is officially ABANDONED after all officials left their posts and abysmal water system ran dry
A Colorado town has reportedly been left without functioning local government after every official resigned or left office, while its already poor water system ran dry. The situation matters because it leaves residents without basic public services or a clear authority to manage an essential infrastructure failure. The town named in the report is Hartman,…
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The 1991 grunge anthem Johnny Cash was nervous to record: “Not my kind of song”
Johnny Cash was reportedly nervous about recording Soundgarden’s 1991 grunge anthem ‘Rusty Cage’, initially saying it was not the sort of song he usually performed. His eventual version demonstrated the interpretive range of his later work with producer Rick Rubin, recasting a hard-rock song in Cash’s stark, distinctive style. Written by Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell,…
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3 Rock Songs From the 2000s That Still Give Us Chills Today
Three rock songs from the 2000s are highlighted for their enduring emotional impact on millennial listeners. – “Chasing Cars” by Snow Patrol (2006): an alternative rock ballad that became an international hit, reaching No. 5 in the US and No. 6 in the UK and Ireland. – “I Will Follow You Into the Dark” by…