Month: July 2023

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State of the World from NPR - President Biden and NATO pledge support for Ukraine now and into the future

At the NATO summit in Lithuania, Ukraine didn't get a pathway to join the alliance as it had hoped. But it did get long term promises of suport from the US and other countries. NPR's Eleanor Beardsley was at the summit and tells us what happened.

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Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - ‘Anti-Dopamine Parenting’ Could Change Your Kids’ Screen Time Habits

Research shows that screens – and the hyper-social connections they provide – can trigger dopamine responses in users so frequently it can turn us into actual addicts. And for kids, that’s especially concerning. That’s why some people are trying “anti-dopamine parenting.” Reset checks in with two experts on what a digital rest could look like for kids. Devorah Heitner is author of Screenwise: Helping Kids Thrive (and Survive) in Their Digital World and Growing Up in Public. Dr. Khalid Afzal is assistant professor of child and adolescent psychiatry at the University of Chicago Medicine.
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Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - Chicago Nonprofit No Shame On U’s New Guide On Teen Mental Health

When Wendy Singer’s daughter was going through a mental health crisis, she didn’t know where to turn for help. Her experience led to the creation of a new comprehensive, free guide for parents and caregivers when a child is going through a serious mental health challenge. Reset talks to Singer about her new guide.
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The Daily Signal - TOP NEWS | Biden Skips Dinner, Inflation Persists, FBI Director Dodges Questions About Mark Houck | July 12

On today’s Daily Signal Top News, we break down:

  • The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the inflation numbers for last month and President Biden is claiming victory for “Bidenomics,” even as economists note that inflation remains higher than when the president took office.
  • FBI Director Christopher Wray testified before the House Judiciary Committee’s Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government today, answering and dodging important questions about the FBI’s record in recent years.
  • President Biden is in Vilnius, Lithuania, for the NATO summit this week. Yet the president is making news with where he is not going. Biden opted out of a dinner with his NATO counterparts Tuesday, the Washington Examiner reported.
  • A student paper at a Roman Catholic college is raising money for its legal defense after a professor sued the paper for defamation.
  • Dylan Mulvaney, the male “influencer” who claims to identify as a transgender “girl” and whose promotion with Bud Light kicked off a firestorm of controversy for the beer giant, said he has gone to Peru to “feel safe.”


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CoinDesk Podcast Network - THE HASH: Some Users Report Issues With Accessing FTX Claims Portal Online; Debate Over Bitcoin’s Environmental Impact

The most valuable crypto stories for Wednesday, July 12, 2023.

"The Hash" hosts tackle today's hot topics, including some users reporting issues accessing bankrupt crypto exchange FTX's newly-launched customer claims portal online. Plus, a deep dive into the latest debate on bitcoin and climate pollution as Greenpeace publishes a new report. And, why Cryptoys is integrating a kid-friendly AI chatbot into NFTs. 


See also:

Federal Prosecutors Investigate Former FTX Executive Over Possible Campaign Law Violations: WSJ 

BlockFi Bankruptcy Plans Opposed by FTX, Three Arrows, and SEC

Digital Toy Company Cryptoys Integrating Kid-Friendly AI Chatbot Into NFTs

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Motley Fool Money - One Step Closer to a $69B Deal

The FTC failed to prove the Microsoft/Activision Blizzard deal would substantially lessen competition, which means blockbuster acquisition might come together before next week’s deadline. 

(00:21) Bill Mann and Dylan Lewis discuss:

- Why the FTC’s attempt to block the Microsoft/Activision Blizzard deal failed. - The “concessions” Microsoft is making to make the deal happen.  - How we’re seeing a similar response to regulatory interest in Broadcom’s planned acquisition.

(14:09)  Is it the end of an era for superheros? Mary Long caught up with Catie Peiper to discuss trends in entertainment and Mattel's big bet on Barbie.

Companies discussed: MSFT, ATVI, VMW, AVGO, DIS, MAT, HAS

Host: Dylan Lewis Guests: Bill Mann, Mary Long, Catie Peiper Engineers: Dan Boyd, Rick Engdahl

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Federalist Radio Hour - ’You’re Wrong’ With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 54: Cocaine

Someone left cocaine in the most secure building in the nation, and no one seems to care. Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi to analyze the latest White House whodunnit, examine the left's ongoing campaign to undermine the Supreme Court, review the latest developments in Missouri v. Biden, and Mollie shares her favorite moments from her cruise. Mollie and David also discuss their TV and movie picks for the week.

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The Bulwark Podcast - Philip Bump: The Self-Disappearing Informant

House Republicans keep stepping on rakes when it comes to Hunter Biden: Turns out their 'missing informant' is a fugitive accused of working for the Chinese government. Plus, Dairy Queen is a red-country restaurant and Trump is still an outsider. Philip Bump joins guest host Sonny Bunch.

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CoinDesk Podcast Network - SPECIAL REPORT: Elon Musk’s New ChatGPT Competitor Boosts AI-Related Crypto Tokens

Elon Musk just announced the rollout of his new Artificial Intelligence (AI) company "xAI" to take on ChatGPT with the goal "to understand the true nature of the universe” according to the xAI website.


Link to story: Elon Musk's New ChatGPT Competitor Boosts AI-Related Crypto Tokens


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