CEOs are using earnings calls as talk therapy. Hudson Labs has pulled together a list of the most stressed-out CEOs around the world, putting an AI twist on the practice of combing through earnings reports for signals on where the global economy is heading. The firm’s analysis filtered out explicit ...
Shadow stock markets could crowd out the real thingShadow stock markets could crowd out the real thing
Welcome to the wrapper economy, where “ownership” is replaced by “exposure.” The Trump administration is expected to start allowing digital versions of stocks that track prices but don’t carry the typical voting rights or dividends — and could be issued without the approval of the companies themselves. The new rules, ...
Chinese men are learning to spoil themselvesChinese men are learning to spoil themselves
Chinese men are learning to spoil themselves. As more of them live alone and delay marriage, those who might have spent money on romantic relationships are instead splurging on skincare, fragrances, fitness equipment, and other self-care luxuries. The trend is tied to an overall increase in male consumption in the ...
Gambling addicts are struggling as Kalshi and Polymarket explode in the US: ‘You could be betting your rent away’Gambling addicts are struggling as Kalshi and Polymarket explode in the US: ‘You could be betting your rent away’
Experts warn that although prediction markets are not regulated as gambling platforms, they are just as addictive When Kevin first heard about the prediction market Kalshi, he knew deep down it would be wise to stay away. Kalshi reminded him of a weakness of his: sports betting. Kevin, who is ...
Lucky socks, Family Guy viewings and five showers a day: the world of NBA superstitionsLucky socks, Family Guy viewings and five showers a day: the world of NBA superstitions
Athletes spend thousands of hours refining their game. But sometimes they try other measures to gain success For Jason Terry, everything changed in 1997. It was the night before the NCAA national championship game and Terry’s Arizona Wildcats were set to take on the University of Kentucky. Terry shared hotels ...
Billionaires are trying to lull us into AI complacency. Don’t let them | Steven GreenhouseBillionaires are trying to lull us into AI complacency. Don’t let them | Steven Greenhouse
As resistance to datacenters grows, Musk and others are painting a rosy picture. But the US must institute protections As Americans grow increasingly worried that AI will wipe out millions of jobs and create a permanent new underclass, tech billionaires are rushing to reassure us not to worry – the ...
Sally Rooney on a new Hebrew translation of Intermezzo: ‘The Israeli culture sector is complicit in apartheid’Sally Rooney on a new Hebrew translation of Intermezzo: ‘The Israeli culture sector is complicit in apartheid’
Four years after Rooney cited BDS in declining a different Israeli publisher, she speaks with activist Samir Eskanda about the artist’s role in the boycott movement Sally Rooney to publish Hebrew translation of novel with BDS-compliant publisher Intermezzo, the most recent book by Irish novelist Sally Rooney, will be published ...
Streamer Realtime Deepfakes Himself into Mr. Beast, Says He Loves ‘Touching Little Boys’Streamer Realtime Deepfakes Himself into Mr. Beast, Says He Loves ‘Touching Little Boys’
An app that allows users to deepfake their appearance in realtime has predictably resulted in a streamer making nonconsensual and potentially defamatory content. Specifically, the streamer made himself look like Mr. Beast and said “I love touching little boys’ pee pees.” Sam Pepper, a British internet personality known for videos ...
Lawyer for Guy Who Sued Women Who Called Him ‘Psycho’ Caught Using AILawyer for Guy Who Sued Women Who Called Him ‘Psycho’ Caught Using AI
The guy who sued 27 women, one man, and several platforms after users in a Facebook group called him “clingy” and “psycho” had his case against Meta dismissed after a judge suggested that his attorney filed AI-generated errors and non-existent citations. In Nikko D’Ambrosio’s complaint, he claimed Facebook profited off ...
Surrey Police investigating child sex abuse allegations after Epstein files releaseSurrey Police investigating child sex abuse allegations after Epstein files release
The force said no arrests have been made in relation to the offences dating back to the 1980s and 1990s. ...