America’s Assassination
America. Charlie Kirk’s assassination has become a nuclear detonation after a decade of verbal warfare. And the fallout is more than mourning; it’s sorting through the radiation embedded in our political culture.
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October
Why everything has protein now
At the beginning of October Starbucks unveiled their protein packed drink menu, charging a premium to add protein to your coffee. This trend has been sweeping the food industry for years making everything into a high protein option. This begs the question, does everything need to be high protein?
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H1B Visa Fee: What does it mean for America?
A quick note on scope and confusion: early analyses suggest the $100k surcharge focuses on new H-1B petitions, not extensions or changes for folks already here. But the rollout has been murky, so legal teams are treating guidance updates like breaking news. That uncertainty is itself a cost—hiring freezes while lawyers parse memos.
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NCAA Division I Football to Move to One Transfer Window
The NCAA has decided to eliminate one of the transfer portal windows in Division I college football, but what does this entail? Is this mutually beneficial or is it in the best interest of the league itself?
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Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension and Free Speech Concerns
While the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel Live! has ended as he has returned to his usual programming, concerns over free speech have surfaced. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has received the most criticism for his history of action against media outlets and indirect threats towards ABC before Kimmel was suspended.
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Spotify’s Recent Price Hike: What’s Different, Why It’s Significant, and What’s Next
Spotify raised prices on multiple tiers of subscription, going after already shrinking users’ wallets in this current economy. Individual Premium plans rose from $10.99 to $11.99; Duo plans rose from $14.99 to $16.99, and Family plans rose from $16.99 to $19.99. Student prices remained at $5.99, which they were very considerate about. The company cited expansion in spending on audiobook listening, AI capabilities, and infrastructure development.
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Hidden Impacts of the “One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB)” on Corporate Philanthropy
Public policy often changes the way companies think about money; not just in how they earn it, but in how they choose to spend it. Taxes, compliance, and financial incentives don’t just determine bottom-line profit; they also create ripple effects that influence corporate behavior in unexpected ways. The recently introduced “One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB)” is a prime example.
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Nvidia to Invest $5 Billion in Intel and $100 Billion in OpenAI, but why?
Nvidia, the world’s leading maker of artificial intelligence chips, made headlines last week with two investments that could reshape Silicon Valley: The company will invest $5 billion in Intel, buying a stake in its long-term rival, and a commitment of up to $100 billion in OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT.
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Oracle Eyes Big AI Cloud Deal with Meta
Oracle is in advanced talks with Meta over a cloud computing deal that could be worth around $20 billion.
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Meta Connect 2025: Smart Glasses That Impress and Frustrate
Meta’s Connect 2025 event wasn’t subtle. The company is betting hard that the future of tech isn’t in your pocket but on your face and wrist. The stars of the show were the Ray-Ban Display smart glasses and the Neural Band, a wrist device that claims to turn your thoughts into commands.
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