I can’t tell the exact tipping point from realistic excitement over a new technology, to hype, to aww-come-on — but I’m pretty sure when a sandwich shop with Danny DeVito as its public face talks about AI in its IPO documents, we must be getting close. So it is with…
Apollo 11 landing site, a cosmic Eagle and a blue-white star: 4 night sky targets to celebrate America 250
The United States’ 250th birthday is almost here, so why not take a break from the fireworks and explore four America-themed wonders hiding in the summer night sky? Celestron NexStar 4SE (Image credit: Amazon) The Celestron NexStar 4SE is ideal for beginners wanting quality, reliable and quick views of the…
NASA needs volunteers to spend a year locked in a Mars simulation
More than 50 years after humanity’s last trip to the Moon, NASA is preparing for its triumphant return as soon as 2028—and laying the groundwork for the first crewed mission to Mars. But before astronauts can venture further into space, NASA needs volunteers to spend a year pretending they’re already…
A Visit to Marcellino Shoemakers in Rome
For those of you who read the blog religiously, you will likely have heard of my frequent trips to Rome, being that my eldest son resides there with his mother. I have been there so many times, I almost feel Roman. Jokes aside, on this last trip, now that my…
Meet Nawell Madani and the Ensemble Behind Netflix Drama
Netflix is steadily expanding its slate of emotionally charged international dramas, and Nothing to Lose arrives right in that wave of storytelling built for global audiences who gravitate toward intimate, high-stakes human conflict. Set to premiere on July 8, 2026, the French-language film marks a notable creative turn for Nawell…
Michael Rubin’s 2026 White Party: Alex Rodriguez Kisses Woman
Alex Rodriquez saw fireworks at Michael Rubin’s White Party, but they weren’t in the sky. The annual bash in the Hamptons returned after a one-year hiatus just in time to celebrate America’s birthday. While there, the MLB alum—whose relationship with Jaclyn Cordeiro ended in May—proved he was ready to party like its 1776…
Hyper-woke border town proudly flies the SOMALI flag for its Independence Day a day after canceling July 4 fireworks for America 250
A New York town proudly flew the Somali flag for the country’s Independence Day after the liberal mayor canceled July 4 fireworks. To celebrate Somali Independence Day, the city of Buffalo hoisted the white and blue flag high above city hall for the day, while its Somali residents rejoiced. Photos…
Securitize (SECZ) takes $295M of its own tokenized stock to Solana, Avalanche amid NYSE debut
The opportunity has drawn growing interest across Wall Street. Citi projected that tokenized securities could reach $5.5 trillion by 2030, while Boston Consulting Group and Ripple estimated the market could grow to $18.9 trillion by 2033. “We have long said that public equities are moving onchain, and there is no…
Off Campus Creator Teases Season 2 Tears Amid Potential Death
Off Campus creator Louisa Levy hinted that season 2 will leave viewers emotional as book fans await a potential onscreen death. Levy teased the next season at Obsessed Fest on Saturday, June 27, where she mentioned there would be “lots of tears” in store for the audience. While Levy didn’t…
Alleged Video Of Gucci Mane Robbery Surfaces
A surfaced clip and an ongoing federal case have brought Pooh Shiesty and Gucci Mane back into the spotlight, reigniting questions about what really went down behind the scenes at 1017 Records. What was once viewed as a simple label connection between the two rappers is now being revisited under…