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New ‘South Park’ Episode Depicts Town ‘Infested’ By Billionaires Obssessed With Joe Rogan’s Podcast. The episode mocked billionaires by depicting them as being obsessed with appearing on Joe Rogan’s podcast and spreading COVID conspiracies on social media.

Disney+ Strikes Streaming Bundle and Content-Sharing Deal With Indonesia’s Vidio. The partnership pairs Disney’s Hollywood and Korean programming with Vidio’s Indonesian originals and live sports, extending the company’s push to build regional streaming alliances across Asia.

Healey urged to offer energy support in budget as bills rise 4%. Millions of people in Great Britain face increase from Thursday to an average of £1,723 a year for a typical home John Healey is under growing pressure to offer fresh energy support for households in next month’s budget as millions face a 4% rise in charges from Thursday to an average of £1,723 a year for a typical home. In his speech at Labour’s conference in Liverpool this week , the chancellor warned that the government had limited resources to cushion the worldwide economic shocks hitting Britain, while.

Trump Administration To Buy Ads On MS NOW. A controversial White House political ad that is paid for with taxpayer money is set to air on the liberal-leaning cable news TV network MS NOW.

Kathleen Kennedy Admits to “A Bit of Relief” in Stepping Down From Lucasfilm After 14 Years. The longtime producer, handpicked by George Lucas to lead his company, reflected on her time at the top of the ‘Star Wars’ franchise in an interview on Wednesday.

Many Extension Eligible Players Mark Last Bit Of Offseason Business For Pacers. The Indiana Pacers have several players eligible for a contract extension right now. Do any make sense before the 2026-27 season?

What Tom Brady Loves About 49ers QB Brock Purdy. Tom Brady praised Brock Purdy’s hot start to the 2026 season and explained what has impressed him about the 49ers quarterback.

Newsom Rejects Trump’s ‘Super Intelligence’ Rebrand—Signs Order To Keep Calling It AI. On Tuesday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order renaming artificial intelligence to “super intelligence” in federal government documents and communications.

Ted Cruz Stops Senate Effort To Pass AI Deepfake Bill. The Senator from Texas claims this bill doesn't offer enough protection for satire and parody, despite claims from supporters that he is mistaken.

How Small Drones Are Becoming A New Tool For Soldiers To Fire Mortars. National Guard troops partnered with drones to find mortar targets and track ammunition flying through the air, bringing change to how soldiers use a traditional weapon.

Several Exhibit 10 Moves Get Pacers Roster Ready For Training Camp. The Indiana Pacers signed more than a half dozen players to Exhibit 10 deals ahead of the 2026-27 season. Why? And who stuck around?

Why Giants HC John Harbaugh Is ‘Excited’ About QB J.J. McCarthy. New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh details why he's excited the franchise traded for quarterback J.J. McCarthy.

Boomers Trusted Government, Gen Z Doubts Tech Billionaires On Climate. Boomers trusted government to fix climate change. Gen Z doubts tech billionaires and AI. Here's how each generation sees climate solutions and what it means for business.

OpenAI Billionaire Won’t Make Pledged $25 Million Donation To Pro-AI Super PAC After Backlash. OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman and his wife Anna had donated $25 million to the “Leading the Future” super PAC last year and had pledged to donate again this year.

NATO Seeks To Invest In More Quantum Technology For Defense Systems. As drones continue to threaten national security for countries across Europe, NATO is asking private industry to help fortify the alliance with quantum technologies.

I Reviewed Hundreds of LinkedIn Profiles. This Mistake Kept Showing Up. If you want the right people to discover your business, make it easier for them to understand what you do.

OpenEvidence Confirms It Has Raised An Additional $250 Million At A $15 Billion Valuation. OpenEvidence is a leading AI driven clinical decision support tool.

How The Golden State Valkyries Built A WNBA Business Powerhouse. The Golden State Valkyries built a WNBA business powerhouse in two seasons, driving record attendance, 12,000+ season ticket holders and a No. 2 playoff seed.

Trump’s AI Safety ‘Accord’ Is a Fancy Pinky-Swear. Six major AI companies signed a voluntary agreement with the White House this week vowing to implement safeguards. It’s unclear how much that matters.

This Self-Described ‘Arrogant’ Leader Bought 6 Businesses for $3 Million and Lost Them All. Here’s What She Learned and How She Got Back on Track. The experience fundamentally changed the way she thought about business.

The Battle to Be Your Personal AI Agent Is Here. OpenAI's Dots and Meta's Muse are vying to be your AI agent of choice. I've tried both—and I suspect you will too.

DoorDash’s drone strategy started on the ground. DoorDash unveiled the six-propeller aircraft that will be used in its new drone delivery business at its annual Dash Forward 2026 event.

Furry Airline Pilots Are Just Minding Their Own Business. “We’re furries at home, and we’re airline pilots at work, and these are two separate things,” says one member of the community in response to senator Tommy Tuberville's recent rant.

My Peers Confronted Me About Being a Workaholic. These 5 Changes Helped Me Build and Sell Companies With Less Stress. Seven hard-earned lessons can help entrepreneurs manage burnout, protect their identity and finances, build stronger support systems and create a successful life beyond the business.

Government must stop dithering over energy bill support for the vulnerable | Nils Pratley. Ministers should introduce a properly targeted social tariff rather than tinker with the warm homes discount Energy bills forecast to jump by £276 a year from January What to do as prices head for £2,000 a year After the hopeful good vibes in Liverpool, here comes a reminder of what is coming this winter: a mighty new year shock in energy bills, hitting the poorest hardest, that the government looks unprepared for. From the quarterly price cap level of £1,723 that will apply from Thursday for.

UK income growth revised upwards as markets hail ‘resilient’ economy. Boost for John Healey before budget as GDP figure shows UK economy grew faster than first estimated in second quarter UK household income grew at a stronger pace than previously estimated during the first six months of the year, according to revisions of official data. The rise in income per head to 1.1% between January and June followed an increase in the level of economic growth that illustrated the resilience of the UK economy since the outbreak of hostilities in the Middle East more than seven months ago. Continue reading...