| No images? Click here  Happy Friday! I know I'm not the only one disappointed that James Corden didn't reunite One Direction on his last show. But at least we'll never have to watch a celebrity eat "salmon ice cream with chicken feet." - Annie ON OUR RADAR A guy who needs his Tweets copy-edited, a billionaire CEO who's angry at people making fun of him, a popular film director who thinks AI will make good movies and another paid Twitter subscriber who thinks actual celebs pay for engagement.  We give a top five list of which celebs and comedians would be the best long term fit for the show if they were given the opportunity to host permanently. Which is a big deal, those are hard shoes to fill.  ChatGPT sat a bunch of professional and academic exams — and it turns out, it's pretty intelligent. DIGG PICKS | SPONSORED  Clean Up Anywhere With This Soap-Infused Travel SpongeJust add water and this tiny sponge expands and allows you to quickly clean up messes while camping or on vacation. AROUND THE WEBThe Rise Of The 'Sigma Male,' A New Kind Of Toxic Masculinity How memes of a fictional serial killer turned into an un-ironic personality and lifestyle. The E. Jean Carroll Trial Contains One Remarkable Piece Of Evidence It's the smoking gun of Donald Trump's treatment of women. He Oversaw A Cesspool Of Police Racism — And Paid No Price Tammany Brooks ran the Antioch, California, police department — where cops sent appalling text messages. Now he's a big shot in Boise. VIDEO OF THE DAY Get A First Look At Viola Davis As A Villain In The 'Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes' TrailerAlso starring Tom Blyth, Rachel Zegler, Peter Dinklage, Hunter Schafer, Jason Schwartzman and others, the "Hunger Games" prequel is in theaters November 17, 2023. DIGG PICKS | SPONSORED  Pastels Are Cool Now, But You Need To Know What You're Doing FirstAre your pastel-curious? Give these pastel shirts, shorts or shoes a try, but not all at the same time.IN THE NEWS📰 Ukraine War: Nineteen Dead As Russian Missiles Hit Cities. Seventeen people including a child were killed in an attack that hit a block of flats in the central city of Uman. (BBC) ➡️ Abortion Rights Updates. Nebraska six-week abortion ban fails to advance in legislature. (NBC News) South Carolina senate again rejects near-total abortion ban. (NBC News) 🏀 Brittney Griner Says She's Done Playing Overseas In Emotional First Press Conference Since Russian Detainment. Griner noted that the reason she and other WNBA players even play in other countries during the offseason in the first play is the disparity in pay between their league and the WNBA. (CBS News) 🏈 2023 NFL draft: First Round Picks And Grades. Bryce Young, the quarterback from Alabama, was the first overall pick and will go to the Carolina Panthers. (Yahoo! Sports) JUST FOR FUN How Well Do Optical Illusions Work On Pets?It's a bit of a mixed bag, but clever design does seem to confuse some of our fluffy friends. GET MORE FROM DIGG   Did someone forward this email to you? Subscribe to the Edition and Digg's other newsletters. |
Friday 28 April 2023
How Smart Is ChatGPT, Really?
Thursday 27 April 2023
Disney Sues Desantis
| No images? Click here  BROUGHT TO YOU BY  Things I did not have on my April 2023 bingo card: The president of South Korea doing a little karaoke at the White House. Let him hit the chorus, Joe!! - Annie ON OUR RADAR Elon being unintentionally funny again, an annoying Twitter quote prompt and the firing of a TV anchor that galvanized a subset of extremely online people.  A handful of critics were allowed to see "The Flash" ahead of time, and the hyperbolic buzz coming out of that screening definitely made our ears perk up. The potential for this to be good is off the charts. BRAND WE DIGG | SPONSORED  Pop. Melt. BangQuick-dissolve ED meds from Cake are here. This unique compound formula is 100 percent customized and made-to-order based on what you need. Three times faster than generic ED pills so you can get bedroom ready when the mood strikes. AROUND THE WEBPhiladelphia Food Delivery Driver Explains Why He Rejects 75 Percent Of His Orders The 22-year-old tells Insider he's on the hunt for generous tips only. John Mulaney, 'Baby J,' And The Respectability Politics Of Addiction The comedian's savvy comeback special is an uncomfortable reminder that famous women have fared far worse under public scrutiny of their substance use. An Ode To The Video Game Himbo Games need more hot and sexy airheads with hearts of gold, argues Alim Kheraj. VIDEO OF THE DAY Tucker Carlson Criticizes US Media And Political System In First Statement Since Leaving Fox News"Suddenly the United States looks very much like a one-party state. That's a depressing realization, but it's not permanent," Carlson says in the video posted to Twitter. DIGG PICKS | SPONSORED  This See-Thru Glass Speaker Has Raised Over A Quarter Million On KickstarterWe have to admit, this is the coolest speaker we've ever seen. IN THE NEWS🐭 Disney Sues Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Over Control Of Self-Governing District. In a dramatic escalation of an increasingly bitter feud, Disney filed a lawsuit alleging that DeSantis orchestrated a retaliation campaign as "punishment for Disney’s protected speech." (NBC News) 🤝 US And South Korea Agree Key Nuclear Weapons Deal. The declaration is an attempt to show support for Seoul and counter North Korea's nuclear threat. (BBC) ⛪ Pope Francis Gives Women Right To Vote In Bishops’ Meeting For First Time. Women will be allowed to join men and vote on proposals, following decades of demands by females for the right. (The Guardian) 🎮 The $69 Billion Microsoft-Activision Deal Is Dead Thanks To The UK. British regulators killed the biggest acquisition in video game history due to worries over cloud gaming competition. (Reuters) JUST FOR FUN Everything in this advert for "Pepperoni Hug Spot," from the voiceover to the imagery, is made by AI — and it's the stuff of nightmares. GET MORE FROM DIGG   Did someone forward this email to you? Subscribe to the Edition and Digg's other newsletters. |
