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After proving themselves to be one of metal’s most eclectic bands on their daring 2023 LP, Life Is But a Dream…, Avenged Sevenfold’s latest EP STATICA, hasn’t been met with the same nuanced reaction from fans. Last week the Southern California metal band surprise released a brand new four track,…
Leonard Tannenbaum’s newest venture was supposed to be a sure thing. In 2020, after selling his previous company, Fifth Street, under a cloud of investor litigation and an SEC settlement, the veteran financier recast himself as a pioneering lender to underbanked cannabis firms. Weed was booming as Americans sat out…
ToplineLuxury goods mogul Bernard Arnault made his first ever post on social media Monday morning to amplify a three-page letter he addressed to leadership at Le Monde after the French newspaper—largely owned by his son-in-law—published a six-part expose about the billionaire and tensions among his potential heirs as a succession…
Following three weeks of indecisiveness, angst and mixed messaging, LeBron James finally determined his future.He announced that he will join the Philadelphia 76ers, a decision that shows he has prioritized the chance to collect two more Larry O’Brien trophies before the end of a planned 25-year NBA career. “I still…
Since the Philadelphia 76ers selected Joel Embiid in the 2014 draft, the franchise has built around the 7-foot center. It has not always gone smoothly, as Embiid has sustained several injuries, curtailing the team’s postseason hopes. Now, with the 76ers agreeing to a two-year deal with LeBron James, they do…
After decades of neglect, shipyard executives and forward-thinking politicians are finally realizing that workforce housing is important. In shipbuilding and advanced manufacturing, worker retention is critical in improving productivity. Access to affordable and nearby housing is a big part of that effort, and, in most shipbuilding centers, shipbuilders and politicians…
In today’s column, I examine the emerging clamor in the hallways of AI labs that the prevailing capabilities of generative AI and large language models (LLMs) are inherently limited and that we need to pursue a new pathway to make marked advances, consisting specifically of devising and infusing artificial wisdom…
The share price for SpaceX (Space Exploration Technologies Corp.) on the IPO day’s closing was $160.95. On June 16, a few days after the IPO, the price was $201.80. On Friday, July 24, just over a month later, shares closed at $115.07. That’s a drop of 28.5% from the initial…
WNBA All-Star Weekend has become one of the most anticipated events on the women’s sports calendar, bringing together the league’s biggest stars, rising talent, brand partners, and a growing global audience. As fans prepare to watch the 2026 festivities, here’s everything to know about the schedule, events, broadcast information, and…
In today’s column, I examine the emerging clamor in the hallways of AI labs that the prevailing capabilities of generative AI and large language models (LLMs) are inherently limited and that we need to pursue a new pathway to make marked advances, consisting specifically of devising and infusing artificial wisdom…
Chance the Rapper has announced “The Coloring Book 10 Year Anniversary Tour,” a nearly 40-date North American run marking a decade since the release of his breakout mixtape. At each show, Chance will perform Coloring Book in full, alongside selections spanning his catalog from his 2012 debut mixtape 10 Day…
The World Cup has always been a cultural event that extends far beyond the pitch, but the 2026 tournament made the connection between sport and sound more explicit, and more measurable, than any before it. Between TikTok fan edits, Instagram content from team and player accounts, FIFA’s own programming and…
Just days after Spain’s win at the World Cup, LEGO released its exclusive Champion’s Edition of the FIFA World Cup trophy, available only for pre-orders in Spain. The limited-edition release kept regional fans engaged and gave them another opportunity to collect memorabilia celebrating their country’s victory, even months after the…
In today’s column, I examine the emerging clamor in the hallways of AI labs that the prevailing capabilities of generative AI and large language models (LLMs) are inherently limited and that we need to pursue a new pathway to make marked advances, consisting specifically of devising and infusing artificial wisdom…
ToplinePresident Donald Trump said Friday the U.S. will investigate and reverse fines the European Union has made against American tech companies in the last five years, threatening to impose tariffs against the bloc in retaliation.Key FactsTrump addressed in a Truth Social post a $1 billion fine the EU handed down…
When the so-called Big Beautiful Bill included the Trump Accounts for children, it might have seemed like a political gimmick. But it’s real, at least in theory. There are $1,000 seed amounts for individual accounts and tax advantages. But the details are important, and the realization that not everything may…
ToplineThe White House Correspondents’ Dinner will take place Friday after it was previously cut short in April following an attempted attack, and will feature a scaled-down guest list and elevated security measures, though journalists have expressed concerns about socializing with the White House as it continues to levy attacks on…
In today’s column, I examine the emerging clamor in the hallways of AI labs that the prevailing capabilities of generative AI and large language models (LLMs) are inherently limited and that we need to pursue a new pathway to make marked advances, consisting specifically of devising and infusing artificial wisdom…
SpaceX, technically Space Exploration Technologies Corp., had its initial public offering on June 12, 2026. The IPO price opened at $150 a share and closed at $160.95. Four days later, shares opened at $200.01 and closed at $211.39. What happy times. They didn’t last long.Immediately, the stock started to slide,…
For the first time since 1966, Spain and Argentina face each other in the World Cup — though Sunday’s meeting has much bigger implications as the matchup is in the World Cup final at MetLife Stadium.The match marks the seventh time Argentina has played in the final, compared with Spain,…
Is the grass really greener on the other side? Seven NFL venues including MetLife Stadium in New Jersey—the site of tomorrow’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina—had replaced the synthetic turf on their fields with natural grass just for the duration of the big international football tournament.…





















