Infinite Jest has been a game-changer for many readers, and it's easy to see why. The novel's predictions about entertainment and society feel eerily accurate today. Instagram Reels, for instance, is a perfect example of what Wallace called "The Entertainment. " The book's readability is another sur
In a surprising move, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) revealed that federal agencies have canceled or reduced 42 contracts worth $1. 5 billion over just five days. This action saved taxpayers $269 million. One of the contracts was for $1. 2 million to hire a full-time director for gen
In a recent military operation, the U. S. targeted and eliminated a key figure linked to a deadly attack in Syria. Bilal Hasan al-Jasim, an Al-Qaeda affiliate, was killed in a strike on January 16th. This individual was connected to the ISIS gunman responsible for the deaths of two U. S. soldiers an
In Washington DC, two groups faced off during a Supreme Court hearing on a case that could impact trans children's participation in school sports. Hundreds gathered to support trans rights, while another large group aimed to uphold laws banning trans youth from sports aligned with their gender ident
The New York Giants have just made a significant change. They've hired John Harbaugh as their new head coach. This comes after a few days of talks. Harbaugh himself shared the news with Jay Glazer from Fox Sports. He said, "Today is an exciting day. It's an honor to join the Maras and Tisches and t
Tony Romo is back in the spotlight for the NFL Divisional Round, and not everyone is happy about it. He's calling the Bills-Broncos game, which means more of his over-the-top praise for Josh Allen. Fans are tired of it, but CBS says Romo isn't the problem—they are. CBS executives claim Romo isn't i
AI is everywhere these days, from chatbots that talk back to us to algorithms that decide what we see online. But as AI gets better at chatting and even showing emotions, doctors are starting to worry. Could AI chatbots make things worse for people who are already struggling with mental health issue
The idea of a Bitcoin (BTC) reserve in the United States is gaining traction, but legal hurdles are slowing things down. Patrick Witt, who leads the White House Crypto Council, shared this update on the Crypto in America podcast. He mentioned that while the plan seems simple, some complex legal rule
Cardi B, a well-known rapper, has opened up about her hesitations when it comes to mingling with other famous people. She's not just shy; she's also worried about how meeting them might change her view of them. Cardi values loyalty highly, and she's noticed that relationships in the celebrity world
Another food recall is making headlines, and this time it's about chicken. Suzanna’s Kitchen, a food processing company, is pulling back nearly 14, 000 pounds of grilled chicken fillets due to possible Listeria contamination. The recall affects products sold in seven states, so it's important to kno
