Evening Update: ‘Protect My Name’ - Epstein-Linked Billionaire Accused of Rape Secretly Contacted Federal Judge
Apollo Global’s co‑founder Leon Black, whose past business relationship with Jeffrey Epstein has long been scrutinized, is now facing a civil rape accusation. Court filings reveal that Black’s legal team secretly reached out to a federal judge to discuss procedural matters in the case. The undisclosed contact raises questions about judicial propriety and potential influence‑peddling. The episode adds fresh legal pressure to Black, who stepped down as CEO of Apollo in 2021 after the Epstein connection became public.
Tonight in Your Rights: Patel Flails
FBI Director Kash Patel filed a $250 million defamation suit against Atlantic reporter Sarah Fitzpatrick, accusing her of using “sham sources” while evidence emerged of Patel handing out personalized bourbon bottles to agents, raising press‑freedom alarms. In a separate case, U.S....
The IPO Buzz: HawkEye 360 (HAWK) Prices IPO at $26 – Top of Its Range
Defense contractor HawkEye 360 priced its IPO at the top of the $24‑$26 range, selling 16 million shares for $416 million and achieving a $2.42 billion market valuation. The company operates a constellation of over 30 satellites that provide signal‑processing services, with U.S....
Bari Weiss ‘Meddles’ With ‘CBS Sunday Morning’ Story on Palestine
Bari Weiss, CBS’s newly appointed editor‑in‑chief, is accused of intervening in a Sunday Morning segment about West Bank archaeology, prompting cultural heritage researcher Zaid Azhari to claim his interview was selectively edited. The April 5 story, which examined Israeli digs in...
Inland Rail Another Failed Aussie Infrastructure Project
The Inland Rail project, intended to create a freight rail corridor between Melbourne and Brisbane, is now being labeled another failed Australian infrastructure effort. The author, a former supporter, points to a graphic showing rail’s share of long‑haul freight on...
Is Global Airlines Ltd Profitable Yet? A Plain English Review of the Latest Accounts
Global Airlines Ltd, a UK aviation start‑up incorporated in 2021, files micro‑entity accounts that omit a profit‑and‑loss statement and revenue figures. Its latest balance sheet to 31 December 2024 shows negative retained earnings, indicating accumulated losses since inception. The company is being...
Why Most Attempts at Building Online Communities Fail
Building a thriving online community remains a major hurdle for content creators, as habit formation and member‑to‑member interaction prove difficult to ignite. Platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, or Discord each trade off reach for control, leaving creators vulnerable to algorithm shifts...
Save 30% on Award Stays at Virgin Hotels in New Orleans & Dallas (Select Months Only)
Virgin Hotels is offering a limited‑time 30% discount on award stays at its New Orleans and Dallas properties. The New Orleans promotion runs for June 1‑30 2026, while the Dallas deal is available for August 1‑31 2026, both for Chamber‑type rooms. Points required after...
Saudis Will Not Divest in TKO Partnerships Amid LIV Golf Pullout
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund confirmed it will maintain its financial commitments to TKO Group, the owner of UFC, WWE and Zuffa Boxing, despite withdrawing funding from LIV Golf after the 2026 season. TKO President Mark Shapiro reassured investors that...
Scott Kennedy’s mREIT Earnings Series: Assessing Granite Point Mortgage’s Performance For Q1 2026
Granite Point Mortgage reported a strong Q1 2026 earnings beat, posting a 12% year‑over‑year net income increase to $45 million. The mREIT’s net interest margin expanded to 4.8%, its highest level since 2022, driven by a favorable agency MBS spread and disciplined...
'Brocoli Calabrese' Seeds Recalled because of E. Coli
Germina’s "Brocoli Calabrese" seeds are being recalled in Canada after the Canadian Food Inspection Agency identified pathogenic E. coli contamination. The recall was prompted by a similar action in another country, leading CFIA to issue an alert for seeds sold online...
New York Times Shadow Docket Papers Show Flimsy Foundations of the “Major Questions Doctrine” By David Doniger
The New York Times released memos showing the Supreme Court’s shadow‑docket handling of the EPA’s Clean Power Plan, revealing that the justices relied on an industry‑claimed $480 billion cost that was later proven false. EPA’s own estimate was $5‑8 billion per year...
Did the CDC Improperly Block a Study Showing the COVID Vaccines Were Effective?
The CDC’s acting director, Jay Bhattacharya, delayed and ultimately blocked a COVID‑19 vaccine‑effectiveness paper from being published in the agency’s flagship MMWR journal. The author of the Substack post argues the decision was justified, citing the study’s reliance on a test‑negative...
Can Companies Insure Against AI’s Growing Risks?
Artificial intelligence is generating a surge of legal and financial liabilities, from fabricated legal citations and biased hiring tools to deep‑fake privacy breaches. High‑profile cases—including Anthropic’s $1.5 billion copyright settlement and a $240 million verdict against Tesla’s autopilot—show that exposure can be...
A Yellow Dot Could Save Your Life.
The Yellow Dot program places a bright yellow sticker on a vehicle’s rear window and stores a medical‑information card in the glove compartment, allowing first responders to quickly identify occupants who need special care. Launched in Connecticut in 2002, the...
The Street That Forgot What It Was For
Las Tunas Drive in San Gabriel once hosted a dense, walk‑able mix of family‑run shops, from a 1957 diner to a 1930s butcher, serving residents within a few blocks. Post‑World War II exclusionary zoning and parking mandates forced those neighborhood retailers out,...
Extreme Networks Deploys Wi‑Fi 7 (IEEE 802.11be) at University of Florida’s “Swamp”
Extreme Networks has rolled out the first Wi‑Fi 7 network in a U.S. college stadium, deploying the technology at the University of Florida’s Ben Hill Griffin Stadium (“The Swamp”). The system is engineered for up to 90,000 concurrent users, leveraging Multi‑Link...
Earn 3X Delta SkyMiles on Airbnb Experiences & Services, but only 1X on Stays Still
Delta expands its long‑standing partnership with Airbnb, now awarding three SkyMiles per dollar on Airbnb Experiences and Services while keeping the original one‑mile‑per‑dollar rate for lodging. The new tier targets activity bookings such as tours, photography, catering, and other local...
D7VK 1.9 Brings Some Hefty Performance Improvements
D7VK 1.9, the open‑source Vulkan implementation of Direct3D 7, has been released with major performance upgrades aimed at 2D‑heavy legacy games. The update introduces delayed image uploads and a dirty‑tracking system, delivering dramatically higher frame rates—Anno 1503 jumps from 36 FPS to 75 FPS...
US Forces Disable Iranian-Flagged Empty Oil Tanker Trying to Return to Iran
On May 6, 2026 U.S. Central Command forces intercepted the Iranian‑flagged oil tanker M/T Hasna in the Gulf of Oman. After multiple warnings, a U.S. Navy F/A‑18 Super Hornet from the USS Abraham Lincoln fired its 20 mm cannon, disabling the vessel’s rudder and halting its...
Meghan Uses Archie’s Birthday to Sell Candles That Smell Like Him
Meghan Markle posted two Instagram photos to celebrate Archie’s seventh birthday while promoting her As Ever Mother’s Day candle line that claims to capture his scent. The candles are marketed as a limited‑edition “Archie‑scented” fragrance, tying a personal family milestone...
Tesla Cybertruck Too Safe for Even Musk’s Biggest Critics to Ignore
Elon Musk critic Brian Krassenstein announced he bought a Tesla Cybertruck, citing its exceptional safety record rather than brand loyalty. The 2025 Cybertruck earned the IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award and a perfect five‑star rating from NHTSA, making it the...
More Lies of More Oil
Iran’s oil sector warned of a "serious threat" to exports and refineries as a U.S. Navy jet fired on an Iran‑flagged tanker attempting to enter Iranian waters. Simultaneously, the White House is reportedly close to a preliminary framework to end...
How to Build a Viral Faceless Facebook Page in 30 Days (2026 Guide)
The 2026 guide outlines a step‑by‑step 30‑day plan to launch a faceless Facebook page that can go viral without ever showing a face. It leverages Facebook’s evolution into a content discovery engine, emphasizing Reels, saves, and early comment engagement as...
NBA First-Round Viewership Makes Expected Jump as Broadcast Exposure Pays Dividends
The NBA’s first‑round playoffs averaged 4.0 million viewers, a 22% jump from the prior year and the highest‑rated opening round since 1993. NBC’s new partnership delivered 15 broadcast games that averaged 5.5 million viewers, up 61% year‑over‑year, highlighted by a Game 7 between...
They're Rigging Voting Maps. We're Building the Bench.
The Supreme Court’s Louisiana v. Callais ruling removes a key barrier to mid‑decade redistricting, opening the door for more partisan map‑drawing. In response, Fair Fight Action and Run for Something are hosting a live conversation on May 7 to discuss how...
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Patients Don’t Need Certainty, They Need Your Reasoning Out Loud [PODCAST]
In a May 2026 KevinMD podcast, retired surgeon Alan P. Feren argues that vague clinical language fuels unnecessary ER visits, patient anxiety, and 30‑40% of malpractice suits. He introduces a five‑discipline framework—naming the most likely diagnosis, ruling out alternatives, outlining possibilities, defining triggers...
Shrinking REALLY REALLY Wants That Emmy Nod
Apple TV+ drama "Shrinking" has intensified its Emmy push, staging two additional For Your Consideration events after earlier screenings. The series, starring Jason Segel and Harrison Ford, has garnered strong critical praise but remains on the fringe of major awards...
How Skilled Personal Injury Lawyers Support Wrongful Death Claims in Denver
A Denver personal injury lawyer guides families through wrongful‑death claims by handling case evaluation, evidence collection, and insurance negotiations. Attorneys clarify legal rights, assess both financial and emotional losses, and provide courtroom representation. Their compassionate approach eases the grieving process...
Clarity: Comments Are Always Open To All Subscribers--Here Is The Screenshot Of The Settings
A Substack author posted screenshots proving that comment settings are configured for all subscribers, refuting a claim by subscriber Wolf‑Steppen that comments were being switched to a paid‑only mode to extract more money. The author highlighted that free subscribers, who...
The Most Overlooked Legal Intake Process: 4 Tips for Turning Inbound Calls Into Clients
Law firms are missing a critical conversion channel by treating inbound calls as an afterthought. The article outlines four actionable tips: offering 24/7 live intake to improve Google local rankings, replacing automated greetings with a real person to avoid the...
Stocks Aren’t Pricing in Collateral Damage of Shutting Down Strait of Hormuz, Says CIO
Chief Investment Officer Ron Albahary warned that equity markets are downplaying the fallout from a potential shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint that moves roughly 20% of global oil shipments. He argued that investors are assuming a swift...
5/6/26 National Security and Korean News and Commentary
The June 5 roundup by retired Special Forces Colonel David Maxwell surveys escalating security challenges across the Middle East and Northeast Asia. It highlights Iran’s deepening ties with China and Russia on drone production, a surge in Iranian attacks on U.S. assets,...
Iran FM in China; Trump China Visit Next Week; EU Losing Patience?; DeepSeek; Xi on Basic Research; MU5735 Crash Investigation
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Iran’s foreign minister Hossein Amir‑Abdollahian in Beijing, where Beijing pressed for the Strait of Hormuz to be reopened. Wang reiterated China’s principled stance, supporting Iran’s sovereignty while urging a comprehensive cease‑fire and renewed negotiations....
US Gasoline and Distillate Inventories Sink Below 5-Year Range, Set to Hit Historic Lows
U.S. gasoline and distillate stockpiles have fallen to levels not seen in five years, according to the latest Energy Information Administration data released on May 6, 2026. Nationwide gasoline inventories slipped to roughly 210 million barrels, while distillate supplies dropped to about 115 million...
James Murdoch’s School of Hard Vox
James Murdoch is close to finalizing a deal with Jim Bankoff to acquire New York magazine and the Vox Media Podcast Network for well over $300 million. The acquisition would combine a premium print title with a fast‑growing audio portfolio, creating a...
Are We Kind of Being Pricks?
A recent Marblehead, Massachusetts town meeting sparked a heated debate over a proposed affordable‑housing project tied to MBTA zoning reforms. Residents, framed as NIMBYs, voted against the plan, highlighting local resistance despite statewide pressure to increase housing supply. At the...
Highway to Heaven Reboot Ordered by Fox for the 2027-28 Season
Fox has ordered a straight‑to‑series reboot of the 1980s drama "Highway to Heaven," tapping Jason Katims' production company to shepherd the project. The original series, starring Michael Landon, was a top‑20 hit in its first two seasons before ratings slipped...
Tube Trends: How YouTube Has Turned Itself Into a Sports Hub
YouTube has evolved from a distraction to a central hub for sports content, with viewership exploding worldwide. Tubular Labs data shows sports videos on the platform rose from 1.2 trillion views in 2024 to 1.7 trillion in 2025, a 42% increase, while...
Warren Clashes with Kevin Warsh over Assets and Fed Independence at Heated Senate Hearing
Senator Elizabeth Warren confronted Trump‑backed Fed nominee Kevin Warsh at the Senate Banking Committee hearing, demanding detailed disclosure of his more than $100 million in assets and proof of independence from the White House. Warsh, a former Fed governor, cited a...
Fox Orders Highway to Heaven Reboot From Jason Katims
Fox has ordered a reboot of the classic NBC series "Highway to Heaven," with acclaimed creator Jason Katims attached to helm the project. The new version will be produced in partnership with Amblin Television and is slated for a 2027...
Lytx Previews AI Agents at Its Annual Protect Conference
Lytx announced beta testing of its Lytx AI Assistant and purpose‑built AI Agents at the Protect 2026 conference. The agents—Risk Analyst, Campaign Builder, and Fleet Strategist—are trained on each fleet’s data to automate event triage, training campaign creation, and complex pattern...
Shreya Acquisition Group (SAGU.U) Prices $100M IPO
Shreya Acquisition Group (NYSE:SAGU.U) priced its $100 million initial public offering and will begin trading on the NYSE on May 7, 2026. The SPAC, led by CEO Anuj Goyal and CFO Arvind Singh Kiran Gokhool, will pursue targets in health and wellness,...
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Marc Jacobs Beauty is set to relaunch next month after a five‑year hiatus, marking the brand’s return to the luxury cosmetics market. The revival arrives as parent company Coty and retail partner Sephora grapple with shifting consumer preferences and slower...
George Friedman on Why Putin Is Running Out of Time
In a Geopolitical Futures podcast, George Friedman analyzes a rare 90‑minute phone call initiated by Vladimir Putin to former President Donald Trump. Friedman argues the outreach signals Russia’s deepening economic strain and internal pressure as the war in Ukraine drags...
Exclusive: Local Opposition to Data Centers Explodes in 2026
Developers abandoned Project Jarvis, a proposed 1‑GW data center near Port St. Lucie, after a failed planning‑board vote and Governor DeSantis’s AI‑regulation push, wiping out an estimated $13.5 billion investment. Heatmap Pro’s analysis shows that at least 20 data‑center projects were...
Hard Rock’s Big Change, Escaping Vegas, Raiders Mansion Plus Why Were the Visitor Numbers So Good?
Hard Rock completed its iconic guitar‑shaped tower on the Las Vegas Strip, adding a new skyline landmark. March 2026 visitor volume, conventions and gaming win all rose year‑over‑year, while hotel rates climbed to roughly $215 average daily rate. The Raiders’...
Airbus Revives A220 Sales as AirAsia Places Largest-Ever Order
AirAsia Group placed an order for 150 Airbus A220 jets, the largest single purchase in the program’s history. The deal, signed at Airbus’s Mirabel facility, more than doubles the 66 A220 sales Airbus recorded in 2024‑2025 combined. It pushes total...
“We Stopped Classes and Tried to Flee”—Pakistan Targets Afghan Civilians in Scorched-Earth Military Campaign
On April 27, 2026 a Pakistani military drone struck the Sayed Jamaluddin University in Asadabad, Kunar province, killing at least seven students and wounding dozens of teachers and civilians. The attack, which also damaged nearby homes and a fuel station,...
Substack Launched Its Own Talkshow.
Substack announced the launch of its first original talkshow, extending the platform beyond text‑based newsletters into video‑driven interviews. The debut comes as the subscription‑media market heats up, highlighted by The New York Times hitting 13 million total subscribers and adding 310,000 digital‑only users...