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Trump says Don Jr. repaid Putin-connected oligarch who bankrolled his wedding
politics19 days ago

Trump says Don Jr. repaid Putin-connected oligarch who bankrolled his wedding

President Trump claimed his son Donald Trump Jr. paid back Umar Kremlev, a Putin-connected Russian oligarch who allegedly bankrolled Don Jr.’s Bahamas wedding, after a ProPublica report detailed lavish expenses such as a private island rental and a $70,000 fireworks display. Democrats, including Rep. Robert Garcia, pressed for details on any ties between the Trump family and Kremlev, while Trump Jr. and his wife defended the oligarch as a personal friend and described the gift as non-political, with Trump arguing that wedding parties and repayments are common.

via The Independent|
#donald-trump#donald-trump-jr#note
The Original iPhone: Big Hype, Price That Turned Heads
technology22 days ago

The Original iPhone: Big Hype, Price That Turned Heads

CNET revisits the original 2007 iPhone review to highlight a device that was innovative and easy to use but lacked features, struggled on EDGE, and carried a $499 price (about $800 today) that many viewed as steep for a phone tied to an AT&T contract; the piece contrasts that hype and pricing with today’s buzz around the iPhone Duo’s rumored foldable design and its $2,000 starting price.

via cnet.com|
#history#iphone#mobile
AI leaders warn the race to superintelligence is speeding beyond safeguards
technology29 days ago

AI leaders warn the race to superintelligence is speeding beyond safeguards

Top AI labs warn that breakthroughs are accelerating faster than safeguards can keep up, urging governments, rivals, and external bodies to impose restraint. Some researchers fear self-improving, autonomous AI could operate beyond human control, even as OpenAI pushes ahead with capabilities like Astra toward AGI. The debate pits urgent national and global competitiveness against the need for stronger safety and accountability in AI development.

via Axios|
#ai#ethics#governance
Mountain Lion Spotted Near SF Panhandle; City Monitors Wildlife
local1 month ago

Mountain Lion Spotted Near SF Panhandle; City Monitors Wildlife

A mountain lion was spotted in the Panhandle near Fell and Baker Streets by Golden Gate Park on Saturday night. SF Recreation & Parks officials confirmed the sighting, and Animal Care & Control responded; residents were advised to back away and to call 415-554-9400 for sightings. The alert was lifted by Sunday morning, and officials noted that mountain lions are seen in SF regularly and most sightings do not lead to relocation, as animals typically find their way back to the wild.

via sfist.com|
#goldengatepark#local#mountainlion
Payrolls Preview Sparks Broad Market Rally as Fed Hints at Pause
business1 month ago

Payrolls Preview Sparks Broad Market Rally as Fed Hints at Pause

U.S. stocks rallied Thursday (Dow ~+1.2%, S&P 500 ~+1%, Nasdaq ~+1.4%), while futures were broadly flat ahead of Friday’s August payrolls report (consensus +53,000 jobs, unemployment 4.1%). A softerTreasuries backdrop followed Fed Governor Waller’s hint of a rate pause at 3.5%–3.75% in September, with inflation metrics next week as key catalysts. The yen strengthened toward multi‑month highs amid intervention talk and BOJ rate‑hike bets, Asia markets opened higher, and after‑hours movers included Lululemon (-18%) and DocuSign beating on earnings; the week remains on track for gains.

via CNBC|
#business#fed#futures
Iran War Reshapes Gulf Oil: Profits Rise, Assets Face New Risks
business1 month ago

Iran War Reshapes Gulf Oil: Profits Rise, Assets Face New Risks

Six months into the Iran conflict, Brent crude has risen about 22% as the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed, boosting profits for major US oil companies while simultaneously heightening risk to Gulf assets and future growth. ExxonMobil and ConocoPhillips face greater disruption to LNG and oil volumes, Chevron’s Gulf exposure is more muted, and energy‑service firms see mixed regional results. While higher prices improve cash flow, ongoing attacks and geopolitical uncertainty could delay major Gulf projects and alter investment plans for US energy firms.

via Al Jazeera|
#business#exxonmobil#gulf-energy
Insidious Opens Weekend Lead as Spider-Man Eyes Big Box-Office Victory
box-office1 month ago

Insidious Opens Weekend Lead as Spider-Man Eyes Big Box-Office Victory

Insidious: Out of the Further led Friday’s domestic box office with $10.6 million from 3,303 theaters and is projected to net about $23.7 million for the weekend, while Spider-Man: Brand New Day earned $9.8 million on Friday and is forecast to win the weekend with around $36.5 million. The Odyssey is third with about $5 million on Friday and roughly $18 million over the weekend, Mutiny opened in fourth with $2.8 million and is tracking about $7.4 million for the weekend, and The End of Oak Street sits fifth with $2.2 million on Friday and an estimated $8 million for its sophomore frame (total near $37 million domestic).

via Variety|
#box-office#film-industry#insidious-out-of-the-further
France probes senior cultural official over drugged interviews and public urination claims
world1 month ago

France probes senior cultural official over drugged interviews and public urination claims

Nearly 250 women accuse a former senior official in France's Ministry of Culture of drugging them during job interviews (2009–2018) to induce involuntary urination, a practice called chemical submission. The accused, Christian Nègre, was suspended in 2018 and sacked in 2019 and is now under formal investigation for drugging, invasion of privacy and sexual assault. The cases have dragged on, causing distress for victims and prompting calls for better support and swifter prosecutions. France has launched a pilot testing program for suspected drugging without filing police reports, but drug detection remains time-sensitive and the case has yet to go to trial.

via bbc.com|
#chemical-submission#crime#france
Vikings Preseason Stock Watch After Giants Win
sports1 month ago

Vikings Preseason Stock Watch After Giants Win

The Vikings’ first preseason win vs. the Giants kicks off a stock-market style evaluation: UDFA safety Jacob Thomas stood out on defense and special teams, while linemen like Walter Rouse, Ryan Van Demark, and Demond Claiborne flashed versatility and upside. QB reps looked solid for Kyler Murray and Carson Wentz, though other backups such as J.J. McCarthy, Caleb Tiernan, Caleb Banks, and Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins showed rough edges. Jamal Adams suffered a season-ending knee injury, further impacting depth, and the club heads into joint practices with the Ravens to continue sorting the roster.

via Daily Norseman|
#nfl#note#practice
Cape May imposes after-dark curfews to curb teen gatherings
local1 month ago

Cape May imposes after-dark curfews to curb teen gatherings

Cape May, NJ, approved two curfews taking effect Aug. 13, 2026: unaccompanied minors under 18 are barred from the beach after 8 p.m. and from city public spaces after 10:30 p.m., with a ban on backpacks/bags on the promenade from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Officials say the rules aim to curb overnight rowdiness and underage drinking tied to viral Jersey Shore incidents, with medical equipment exempted.

via New York Post|
#cape-may#curfew#jersey-shore
Netanyahu derails Trump’s Gaza peace plan by rejecting Hamas disarmament terms
world2 months ago

Netanyahu derails Trump’s Gaza peace plan by rejecting Hamas disarmament terms

Netanyahu said Israel has not agreed to the Board of Peace’s terms and will not withdraw from Gaza until Hamas is fully disarmed, undermining Trump’s Gaza peace plan despite the president’s claims that Israel was happy with the draft. Israeli officials and Gaza mediators say talks will continue, while Hamas insists it will disarm only after Israel halts attacks and completes a phased pullback, leaving Gazans amid an unresolved impasse.

via The Independent|
#benjamin-netanyahu#donald-trump#gaza