Wednesday: Three Morning Takes
NASA is set to launch Artemis II on Wednesday, marking the first crewed mission to the Moon in over five decades. The launch underscores a shift toward private‑sector partnerships, with SpaceX’s involvement seen as a catalyst for renewed lunar ambitions. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump unveiled renderings for a 47‑story glass presidential library, sparking polarized reactions across the political spectrum. A separate controversy involves Rep. Alexandria Ocasio‑Cortez, who faces a watchdog complaint for reporting a $19,000 ketamine‑therapy payment as “leadership training.”
Japan Is America's Greatest Ally, and It’s Not Even Close
A wave of Japanese social‑media posts this week celebrated American Southern culture, from "WILD HONKY TONK" events in Japan to nostalgic references to BBQs and John Denver. The exchange, highlighted by X users sharing translated content, illustrates a growing grassroots fascination...
Wikipedia Bans Leader of Pro-Hamas Edit Gang
Wikipedia’s Arbitration Committee has permanently banned Iskandar323, a key operator of the pro‑Hamas “Gang of 40.” The editor coordinated more than a million edits on Hamas, Iran, Zionism and related Middle‑East topics, shaping narratives across the encyclopedia. The site‑wide sanction...
Deal Team Six: The Pentagon Goes Full Wall Street
The Pentagon is launching an Economic Defense Unit, dubbed “Deal Team Six,” staffed by Wall Street bankers from firms like Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan. The unit will make strategic equity investments in defense suppliers to address chronic production bottlenecks, such...
Wednesday: Three Morning Takes
Meta announced the acquisition of Moltbook, a niche platform for AI‑driven agents, indicating a push to embed autonomous bots across its social properties. Bluesky saw a leadership change as CEO Jay Graber stepped down for a product‑strategy role, highlighting governance...
Monday: Three Morning Takes
The U.S. Department of War has labeled Anthropic a supply‑chain risk, threatening its AI models from Pentagon contracts unless a deal is struck. DOW CTO Emil Michael signaled openness to renegotiating, suggesting a potential path forward for Anthropic. Meanwhile, new...