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Top AI companies agree to work with Pentagon
Top AI companies agree to work with Pentagon on secret data The Washington PostUS military reaches deal with 7 tech firms to use their AI on classified systems The Times of IsraelPentagon strikes deals with 7 Big Tech companies after shunning Anthropic CNNNvidia, Microsoft, AWS Expanding Classified Military AI Use BloombergPentagon Makes Deals With A.I. Companies to Expand Classified Work The New York Times
Posted on 1 May 2026 | 5:47 pm
Federal Appeals Court Temporarily Halts
Federal Appeals Court Temporarily Halts Abortion Pills by Mail The New York TimesCourt restricts abortion access across the US by blocking the mailing of mifepristone NPRAppeals court blocks FDA rule that allows women to obtain abortion drugs by mail CNNAppeals court blocks access to abortion pills via telehealth and mail nationwide NBC NewsAppeals court approves sweeping abortion pill restrictions, teeing up SCOTUS showdown Politico
Posted on 1 May 2026 | 5:45 pm
Spirit Airlines prepares to cease operations
Spirit Airlines prepares to cease operations amid financial struggles and high oil prices The GuardianSpirit Airlines Prepares to Shut Down After Trump Administration Bailout Falls Through The New York TimesHow the Trump Administration’s Spirit Airlines Rescue Unraveled WSJTrump gives Spirit final rescue proposal as airline prepares shutdown ReutersRival airlines "stand ready to assist" Spirit Airlines customers Axios
Posted on 1 May 2026 | 5:34 pm
‘What’s a more secure place than The
‘What’s a more secure place than The Villages?’: Trump finds his people again in Florida PoliticoPickleball and protests: Trump visit stirs up world's largest retirement community BBCTrump returns to public events, delivering profane speech The Washington PostPickleball and MAGA. Trump stirs FL retiree community amid plummeting ratings USA TodayTrump bashes Rep. Omar, talks weight-loss drugs, Medicare in Villages Leesburg Daily Commercial
Posted on 1 May 2026 | 5:33 pm
Trump says Iran conflict is ‘terminated’
Trump says Iran conflict is ‘terminated’ as he hits congressional deadline The Washington PostTrump administration says its war in Iran has been 'terminated' before 60-day deadline YahooGOP Sen. Young: Trump should work with Congress on any future Iran strikes The HillTrump aims to reset war powers clock with controversial bid to bypass Congress Fox NewsTrump Tells Congress Why He Doesn’t Need Its Authorization for the Iran War The New York Times
Posted on 1 May 2026 | 5:28 pm
Source: Reuters
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Planning for your midlife crisis
Using U.S. life tables, the midpoint of life comes out to about age 40.6 overall, with men at 39.6 and women at 41.6. The post also looks at how the life expectancy gap between women and men changes with age, and why that gap widens in midlife before narrowing at older ages. [allendowney.com]
Posted on 1 May 2026 | 6:00 pm
Collections: Raising Carthaginian Armies,
Carthage’s military system relied on more than direct levies: long-serving generals, Numidian allies, and Iberian vassals all helped supply cavalry and other troops. The post explains how Carthaginian command worked, why personal relationships mattered so much, and how the Barcids built influence in Numidia and Spain. [acoup.blog]
Posted on 1 May 2026 | 4:40 pm
It’s Possible to Learn in Our Sleep.
New research suggests that people can communicate and even practice skills while dreaming, but the findings also raise questions about whether sleep should be used for learning at all. [newyorker.com]
Posted on 1 May 2026 | 3:40 pm
We Can Do Hard Things
Hard, worthwhile problems can attract great teams, reduce competition, and build ambition over time. The key is to avoid pointless complexity, manage burnout, and tackle difficult work with a co-founder who can spot overcomplication. [allenpike.com]
Posted on 1 May 2026 | 3:00 pm
Tennessee’s Most Historic Hotel Is Also
The Peabody Hotel’s daily duck march has been a Memphis fixture for more than 80 years. Five Mallards parade through the lobby twice a day under the guidance of a Duckmaster, blending hotel theater, local lore, and careful bird care. [audubon.org]
Posted on 1 May 2026 | 2:40 pm
Source: CNBC
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Klarna CEO wants to turn the platform into a
The buy now, pay later giant's IPO may be on hold — but its business strategy remains the same, according to CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski.
Posted on 18 June 2025 | 6:13 am
Sam Altman says Meta offered OpenAI staff
While Meta had sought to hire "a lot of people" from OpenAI, "so far none of our best people have decided to take them up on that," Sam Altman said.
Posted on 18 June 2025 | 5:28 am
JPMorgan Chase unveils new Sapphire Reserve
JPMorgan, the biggest U.S. bank by assets, shook up the card industry with the launch of the Sapphire Reserve almost a decade ago.
Posted on 18 June 2025 | 4:57 am
'Tariff engineering' is making a comeback as
Global manufacturers are rethinking their products design, looking to tap into a lesser-known legal technique known as "tariff engineering" to lower duty costs.
Posted on 18 June 2025 | 4:40 am
These are the sticking points holding up a
The U.S. and European Union are nearing the deadline for striking a deal on trade before tariffs come back into full effect.
Posted on 18 June 2025 | 3:58 am