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The most downloaded country song in the US right now was made by AI Billboard called Breaking Rust a ‘virtual act’

With the success of AI persona “Breaking Rust” in reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Country Digital Song Sales chart what are the long term implications for the music industry specifically and for other jobs in general of an AI “artist”?

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The geographic association of multiple sclerosis and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis Scientific Reports - The geographic association of multiple sclerosis and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

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People 100 years ago died so much younger. 14 major reasons explain everything. — Upworthy In 1796 we invented this amazing thing that could keep you from getting deadly diseases. 10.03.25 Most of us know that human lifespans, overall, have gotten much longer. In the Middle Ages, the averag...

💀🧠🪱🧠💀 #RFKjr wants to make all of these "Great Again."
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Trump cannot love his country, because he does not love himself. How Erich Fromm would diagnosis Trump's psychology

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How to Choose a College Major in the Age of AI AI is changing the job market for recent graduates. Should that affect what students choose to study?

The best majors in the Age of AI will be in the Liberal Arts.Those who will thrive in the future will be the generalists who have an insatiable curiosity. They will be the people who consume well over 100 books a year. The End of the Era of Specialization is in sight.
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5 Questions to Ask Before Investing in Humanoid Robots Humanoid robots are advancing rapidly due to generative AI, mechatronics, and simulation technology, making them suitable for industries like manufacturing, healthcare, and hospitality. Executives sho...

Humanoid Robots are poised to transform industry in ways that few executives appreciate. GPRs (General Purpose Robots) will drive down labor costs, allow for 24/7 operations, and dramatically rearrange supply chains.

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Software engineer lost his $150K-a-year job to AI—he’s been rejected from 800 jobs and forced to DoorDash and live in a trailer to make ends meet AI obsolescence is “coming for basically everyone in due time,” says one engineer who went from earning $150k to being locked out of the workforce for over a year.

It's not just programmers - it's all knowledge workers. It's coming with the speed of a tsunami. We about to enter a new era. I wouldn't be surprised if traditional capitalism isn't replaced by some version of Universal Basic Income.
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I wonder whether Jon Voight, Sylvester Stallone and Mel Gibson have taken any game theory classes or read any books on game theory? With 67% of Hollywood’s revenue coming from overseas audiences reciprocal tariffs could threaten to bankrupt many studios.

YouTuber and entrepreneur Jimmy Donaldson, known as MrBeast, isn't shy about calling out policies that don’t make sense, especially when they affect his growing…

Climate crisis on track to destroy capitalism, warns top insurer Action urgently needed to save the conditions under which markets – and civilisation itself – can operate, says senior Allianz figure

This is an interesting take on why we (i .e. mankind) must move to a carbon neutral or carbon negative economy and thus why green (magmatic?) energy is so critical. The crisis is upon us (says someone whose home last week was just missed by an EF1 tornado.)
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A Single Billboard Heralds The Death Of Tesla Musk has never fought a foe like Renault before.

Does Renault’s billboard presage the death of Tesla?

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Acting on Trump's order, federal officials opened up two California dams The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers just opened up two California dams. A spokesperson says the flows are 'controlled' and being coordinated with local officials.

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‘No rebuilding without them’: Trump’s immigration crackdown will affect disaster recovery Saket Soni, founder of Resilience Force, says skilled restoration workers, with a range of legal statuses, are doing the arduous task of repairing US cities affected by disasters Trump’s immigration crackdown could cause chaos for communities trying to…

‘No rebuilding without them’: Trump’s immigration crackdown will affect disaster recovery

Jimmy Kimmel Live (@jimmykimmellive) on Threads Donald Trump turns on the spigot and saves our state!🚰

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Today’s show was my last at CNN. My closing message: It’s never a good time to bow down to a tyrant… don’t give in to the lies. Don’t give in to fear. Hold on to the truth… and hope.

Washington Post lost $100 million last year amid staff shakeups, WSJ reports The Washington Post reportedly lost around $100 million in 2024, a figure approximately 30% greater than that of 2023.

Will the Washington Post survive this hemorrhaging of both their top staff and most loyal customers?
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It is.

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‘Criminally reckless’: why LA’s urban sprawl made wildfires inevitable – and how it should rebuild

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How has green hydrogen developed recently? How much hydrogen is needed for 1.5°C? And what are plausible future pathways?

In a new Nature Energy study, we look at these questions.

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IF YOU BELIEVE THE MANY SHOULD HAVE CONTROL OVER THE FEW, this is your time.
As a decentralized platform, @bsky.app is probably the last, best chance for this to happen

This has nothing to do with me. I'm just stating the obvious.

It has everything to do with what the 1.2m @bsky.app users do.

The US government announced a ‘historic’ nuclear energy deal It’s taking a cue from Silicon Valley.

The US government announced a ‘historic’ nuclear energy deal - https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/2/24334195/nuclear-energy-deal-us-government-constellation-gsa

Jimmy Carter, Who Has Died at Age 100, Spared Millions of People from Guinea Worm, a Debilitating Parasite Former president Jimmy Carter’s charity has helped transform Guinea worm from a disease that used to infect millions to one that infects fewer than a dozen

Guinea worm used to afflict 3.5 million people each year. This year, thanks in part to Jimmy Carter, there have been 7 cases. He negotiated the longest humanitarian cease-fire in history to distribute water filters & larvicides www.scientificamerican.com/article/jimm... via @tanyalewis.bsky.social

There’s a New Financial Crisis Brewing in Uninsurable US Homes In places most prone to wildfires and hurricanes, state “insurers of last resort” are absorbing trillions of dollars in risk.

Will California, Texas, and Florida be able to survive the growing costs of natural disasters caused by global warming?

Major insurance providers are leaving Martha’s Vineyard - The Martha's Vineyard Times Updated, Dec. 12 Home insurance on Martha’s Vineyard is getting harder and harder for locals to obtain, as several mainstream providers have pulled their coverage from the Island.  Plymouth Rock, Narr...

Climate Change is forcing insurance companies out of many markets. We must reduce CO2 emissions ASAP.
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Saturday afternoon at the Butler Ballet.

Management By Driving Around In 2019, California Governor Newsom hired veteran technology executive Steve Gordon to transform the troubled DMV: to increase online services, improve service at field offices, and bolster employee m...

The Harvard Business Review analyzed the “rapid repair” of the California DMV under Gov. Gavin Newsom for a case study.

What they found: the new DMV director drove to all 180 offices, which “helped his team make changes that spread and stuck — and serve customers faster.” hbr.org/2024/11/mana...

America Stopped Cooking With Tallow for a Reason Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s view on fats is about bucking convention, not promoting health.

Let’s go back to 1800 when nearly half of all children died.

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