Magicians are experiencing a golden age of popularity. Andrew Spencer, a software engineer from Boulder, Colorado, received an email about a rare opportunity to see renowned magician Dani DaOrtiz perform at Brooklyn’s 69 Atlantic magic venue. Although his girlfriend declined to join him, many fans eagerly snapped up the available seats for the six scheduled … Read more
Calvary Episcopal Church in Calvary, Georgia, is developing a memorial to honor the thousands of slaves sold at a historic slave market where the church parking lot now stands. The Mellon Foundation has donated nearly $1 million ($996,000) towards this project, which will cover costs such as design and community engagement. The “Legacy at 87 … Read more
David Greene, a public radio veteran, never heard of NotebookLM until a former colleague emailed him to ask if he’d lent his voice. The Google AI tool produces podcasts on demand using artificial voices that are uncannily similar to real people’s voices. Greene felt freaked out when listening to the virtual co-hosts engage in light … Read more
Severance has only gotten better over two seasons, despite barely scratching the surface of its complex ideas. The show’s second season expanded its world and explored Mark’s new storyline. However, with incredible writing and many mysteries still unsolved, fans can’t wait for more. One reason Severance takes so long to return is due to industry … Read more
A former high-ranking official at L3Harris, a defense contractor, has pleaded guilty to stealing and selling eight sophisticated hacking tools. The tools were sold to a Russian company that serves government clients, potentially harming US intelligence interests. This deal earned the individual over $1.3 million in cryptocurrency between 2022 and 2025. The court filings reveal … Read more
Warner Bros. Discovery is considering reopening talks with Paramount after the streaming giant made an improved offer last week, two people familiar with the matter said. This comes after the company agreed to sell its streaming and studios business to Netflix for $83 billion in December. However, a new bid from Paramount could lead to … Read more
Macquarie-led group acquires Qube Holdings Ltd for $8.3 billion, ending a dry spell of mergers and acquisitions in Australia after a challenging 2025. The deal, valued at A$11.7 billion, is the largest in Australia since Blackstone bought AirTrunk for A$24 billion last year. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-16/australia-m-a-sparks-to-life-with-8-billion-macquarie-qube-deal
Sleep apnea, a common condition where breathing stops during sleep, can have serious consequences on heart health. Dr. Paul Jacobs explains that prolonged sleep apnea can strain the heart over time, making it essential to recognize signs early for optimal heart health. Source: https://www.uppermichiganssource.com/2026/02/08/hidden-links-between-sleep-apnea-heath-health
Major Bitcoin-holding institutions may lose patience with developers who aren’t addressing quantum computing concerns quickly enough. Venture capitalist Nic Carter says big institutions like BlackRock, which holds 3.62% of the total Bitcoin supply, might fire existing devs and bring in new ones to fix the issue before it’s too late. A “corporate takeover” could be … Read more
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