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“Am I Being Replaced?” Michael King’s “IRREPLACEABLE” Confronts the Human Tension Behind AI
“Am I Being Replaced?” Michael King’s “IRREPLACEABLE” Confronts the Human Tension Behind AI Michael King, CEO, Teams.Coach Michael King’s new film confronts the fear of being replaced by AI and asks what makes us irreplaceable. Video out now; music arrives November 6. There has never been another human being with your exact combination of experience, imagination, failures, victories, and dreams. There has never been another you.
Anatomy of a rental phishing scam
Forum Categories All Huntington Beach, CA · Member since 2014 · 105 posts Here's an interesting post by a security expert who was initially fooled by a rental phishing scam: https://jeffreyladish.com/anat... It shows that the scammers are getting better and more sophisticated, where the applicant was sent a link that looked legitimate but actually sent him to a phishing site. And, now with virtual showings, its going to be that much easier for these scammers to trick and swindle applicants.
The Boys’ Stories: Daniel Mendelsohn on Dante, Petrarch, and Goethe
Attend The second seminar in our “Unrequited Love” series spans the late Middle Ages to the early Romantic era, focusing on works in which male narrators’s furious—and unreturned—passions lead them to acts of creation or destruction. Dante’s La Vita Nuova tracks the way in which the poet’s childhood obsession with Bice di Portinari (“Beatrice” in his later poems) turned him into a poet.
MICHAEL KING RELEASES ‘PAID TO PRETEND,’ A CINEMATIC CHALLENGE TO THE HIDDEN COST OF PERFORMING AT WORK
MICHAEL KING RELEASES ‘PAID TO PRETEND,’ A CINEMATIC CHALLENGE TO THE HIDDEN COST OF PERFORMING AT WORK Michael King speaking at Sports Philanthropy World, Washington, DC. Keynote speaker and executive coach Michael King uses original music and film to examine identity, trust and the hidden cost of performing at work.
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Union claims CPKC violating federal law by using contractors during signal workers' strike
Calgary·New Signals and communications employees with Calgary-based CPKC have now been on strike for two weeks. As the labour dispute continues, the union has accused the railway of using contractors to do the work of the employees on strike. Railway and union to meet with industrial relations board Monday Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur.
Trump Says Ford and GM Asked Him for a Bill to Stop You From Fixing Your Own Car
right to – At an Oval Office event on June 4, President Trump said executives from General Motors and Ford—along with Penske Chairman Roger Penske—asked him to back legislation that would limit consumers’ ability to repair their own vehicles. Ford later confirmed that An When people buy a car, they often don’t see themselves as passengers. They see themselves as owners.
Lee leads Giants against the Nationals after 4-hit game
Lee leads – Jung Hoo Lee went off for four hits Monday as the San Francisco Giants head to face the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night, with the game set for 9:45 p.m. EDT and Adrian Houser and Andrew Alvarez on the mound. Jung Hoo Lee didn’t just deliver a hit—he piled on four of them, and by the time Monday ended, the Giants had the kind of momentum that can carry into a Tuesday night matchup.
Messi jugará ante Islandia en última prueba antes de Mundial, confirma Scaloni
Messi jugará – Lionel Messi se recuperó de una molestia muscular y Scaloni confirmó que jugará el martes contra Islandia, la última prueba antes del debut de Argentina en el Mundial el 16 de junio ante Argelia en Kansas City. El técnico evitó precisar minutos y también habló El lunes, Lionel Scaloni puso el foco en un detalle que en Argentina suena a palabra mayor: Lionel Messi.
El Atlético rechaza la oferta de 150 millones del Madrid por Julián Álvarez
El Real Madrid hizo una oferta de 150 millones de euros por Julián Álvarez en cumplimiento de la promesa electoral de Florentino Pérez. El Atlético de Madrid la rechazó oficialmente, amparándose en la cláusula de rescisión de 500 millones de euros y recordando Cuando Florentino Pérez hablaba de “un jugador galáctico” y de una oferta de 150 millones de euros, el movimiento ya estaba dibujado en el calendario.
Brewers Acquire Joel Kuhnel From Athletics
Brewers acquire – The Brewers added right-hander Joel Kuhnel to their active roster ahead of a game against his former team, using cash considerations after the Athletics designated him for assignment. Milwaukee cleared space on the 40-man roster by moving Quinn Priester to the By the time tonight’s game begins against his former team, Joel Kuhnel already knows what changed—Milwaukee now has him on its active roster, and the Athletics have moved on after designating him for assignment.
Fans Don’t Like It, But Invincible Season 5 Can’t Abandon Its Controversial Story
Despite a backlash from fans over an unloved Season 4 side episode, Invincible Season 5 can’t simply walk away from the Hell storyline. Set in Season 4, Episode 4 “Hurm,” the episode introduces Damien Darkblood’s mission and sets up a post-credits cliffhanger A lot of fans didn’t want to spend time in Hell.
Trump on new Fed Chair Warsh: ‘I don’t want to have a big influence on him’
Trump said – In an exclusive interview, President Trump called Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh “fantastic” and said he doesn’t want to “have a big influence” on how Warsh sets interest rates, while addressing the economy amid the war with Iran. President Trump sounded pleased with the new job — but careful about how much power he wants to hold over it.
Piastri concedes McLaren would qualify P7 ‘no matter what’
Piastri concedes – Oscar Piastri admitted McLaren looked destined for seventh place in Monaco qualifying, saying the car lacked grip compared with rivals. Lando Norris’s eighth came after a lock-up into T10 ruined his second run, leaving McLaren facing a frustrating weekend ahea Oscar Piastri walked away from Monaco Qualifying with a bitter kind of clarity: even if McLaren had made changes, he believes they still would have finished seventh.
31 restaurants and bars hosting World Cup watch parties in L.A.
From Mexico vs. South Africa on June 11 through the final match date of July 19, 31 restaurants and bars across Los Angeles County are setting up big-screen viewing parties for the 2026 FIFA World Cup—many free and family-friendly, with extended hours, special The night games haven’t even started yet, but L.A. is already getting ready to look like a stadium—jerseys on bar stools. flags waving from patios. and neighbors turning a usual weeknight into something louder.
Dozens of truck drivers arrested in Operation Checkmate
Operation Checkmate in Arizona led to the arrest of 52 truck drivers, including 36 semi-truck drivers. Three of the semi-truck drivers reportedly had no driver’s license at all, and many had expired Employment Authorization Documents. The arrested drivers are For the week of May 11, the road into Arizona became a checkpoint of its own. In a crackdown that U.S. officials call Operation Checkmate, U.S. Border Patrol Agents arrested 52 people they said were in the U.S. illegally.
Crypto Clarity Act in spotlight for bad-actor provisions as Senate process grinds forward
Crypto Clarity – As the U.S. Senate’s Digital Asset Market Clarity Act moves through a tight calendar, the crypto industry’s case for tougher illicit-finance rules is meeting resistance from lawmakers and law enforcement. Senator Cynthia Lummis says the bill’s negotiated bad-a For lawmakers weighing the U.S. Senate’s Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, the clock is starting to feel personal. On Thursday.
Monday Cheese Curds: Christian Watson’s breakout can’t come soon enough
Christian Watson’s 2025 efficiency showed what the Packers have been waiting for. But a career shaped by injuries has left him shy of a true season milestone, and expectations are already building for a major leap in 2026. On the surface, Christian Watson’s numbers don’t scream “breakout.” Dig a little closer and they start to feel like a countdown. Believe it or not, Watson has yet to eclipse 620 receiving yards in a single season.
Persepolis creator Marjane Satrapi dies at 56
Marjane Satrapi, the Franco-Iranian creator of the graphic novel and film Persepolis, has died at 56. Her death comes a little over a year after her husband, Swedish producer and actor Mattias Ripa, died on April 8 last year, and it closes a chapter on a caree Marjane Satrapi spent years turning exile into art, and then, quietly, she let her grief speak for itself.
House votes to rebuke Trump over war with Iran
House rebukes – The House passed a Democrat-led war powers resolution on Wednesday, directing President Donald Trump to remove U.S. armed forces from hostilities with Iran unless Congress declares war or authorizes military force. The measure passed 215-208 after Republicans On the day the House returned after Memorial Day recess, President Donald Trump’s Iran strategy met an unusually direct rebuke.
Trump names Bill Pulte acting intelligence chief
Trump names – President Donald Trump has tapped Bill Pulte, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, to serve as acting director of national intelligence, replacing Tulsi Gabbard. Trump says Pulte will keep his existing roles, while the White House has not clarified For a job that usually sits at the center of national security, President Donald Trump reached for a leader known for housing finance. On Tuesday, Sept.
Mariners stretch winning streak to 7 on Young’s walk-off single
Mariners stretch – Cole Young drove in the winning run with a walk-off RBI single in the 10th inning as the Mariners beat the Mets 3-2 on Monday night, extending their season-high seven-game streak and moving to 32-29. SEATTLE — The Mariners didn’t just win again Monday night. They won the way this team has too often struggled to win. After Seattle battled to a 3-2 finish. Cole Young delivered the decisive moment in the 10th inning with an opposite-field RBI single.
Ramos, Kennedy get long-awaited callup to Giants with roster shake-up
After a weekend skid and another reset to an underperforming roster, the Giants recalled right-hander Wilkin Ramos and infielder Buddy Kennedy from Triple-A Sacramento on Monday. The moves came with roster openings created by optioning catcher Jesus Rodriguez, MILWAUKEE — After dropping a series to the last-place Rockies over the weekend. the Giants kept changing their underperforming roster on Monday. This time.
Chase Burns scratched from Reds-Royals start because of illness
Cincinnati Reds scheduled starter Chase Burns was scratched from his June 1 start against the Kansas City Royals at Great American Ball Park because of illness. Lyon Richardson is expected to replace Burns, while manager Terry Francona said he is hopeful Burns The sprint never happened. Elly De La Cruz exited the Reds-Braves series finale after a fifth-inning single when he pulled out of a sprint for a possible extra-base hit.
Anthropic confidentially files IPO prospectus with SEC
Anthropic confidentially – Anthropic has confidentially filed its IPO prospectus with the Securities and Exchange Commission, giving it the option to go public after the SEC completes its review. The move lands as the company rides explosive growth, stares down rivalry with OpenAI, and The paperwork was filed quietly, but the message wasn’t: Anthropic is positioning itself to turn Wall Street attention into a potential public offering.
Pro Football Hall of Famer Raymond Berry dies at 93
Raymond Berry, the Pro Football Hall of Famer celebrated for route-running mastery and a quarterback chemistry with Johnny Unitas, died Monday, May 25, 2026, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He was 93. From the Colts’ late-1950s championships to a Hall of Fame care The football world lost a builder of game-changing rhythm on Monday: Raymond Berry died at 93, according to his family, on May 25, 2026, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. For decades.
T. Rowe Price names Eric Veiel president, reshuffles leadership
T. Rowe Price Group (TROW) is reshaping senior leadership after naming Eric Veiel as president, tied to a broader reorganization of its Global Investments and Global Multi-Asset divisions. The move lands as the stock shows stronger recent momentum but weaker l When T. Rowe Price Group named Eric Veiel as president, it didn’t arrive as a minor staffing tweak.
Fire crews battle large blaze at Cocoa Beach restaurant
Cocoa Beach firefighters responded Friday afternoon to a fast-moving fire at Tiny Turtle, across from Cocoa Beach City Hall on 249 Minutemen Causeway. The flames shot through the tiki-hut roof, traffic was rerouted, and while no injuries were reported, the res When the fire started at Tiny Turtle, it didn’t creep in quietly. It surged fast enough that flames were already shooting through the restaurant’s tiki-hut roof by the time multiple crews arrived.
Authorities locate missing Dickinson 6-year-old, 1 arrested
missing Dickinson – Authorities said they located a missing 6-year-old girl and canceled an AMBER Alert issued Saturday morning after she was last seen Friday evening in Dickinson. Constable Mark Herman said deputies arrested 36-year-old James Ramirez, an ex-boyfriend of the girl When the AMBER Alert went out Saturday morning, Dickinson stopped breathing for a moment. By the time deputies located the missing girl, the pressure shifted—this time toward the person being held responsible.
KU grinds out 5-3 win over Arkansas to stay unbeaten in regional
KU 5-3 – Kansas rallied with four unanswered runs to beat No. 2 seed Arkansas 5-3 at Hoglund Ballpark on Saturday night, keeping the Jayhawks unbeaten in the regional. Tyson LeBlanc’s two-run homer tied the game, and Kansas’ bullpen closed it out with no hits allowed a When the game tipped into the fifth inning, it looked like Kansas might get carried off by momentum.
Wrobleski’s velo ticks up in 7-inning gem with career-high 9 K’s
Justin Wrobleski’s velocity climbed as his swing-and-miss returned, helping him deliver a seven-inning effort with nine strikeouts—his career high—as the Dodgers beat the Phillies 4-2 at Dodger Stadium. The win extended Los Angeles’ season-high streak of six s LOS ANGELES — The moment told the story before the scoreboard did. Justin Wrobleski watched Kyle Schwarber take a fastball toward the bottom of the zone, then stared at Schwarber’s face just long enough to see what he needed.
South Carolina Supreme Court overturns Alex Murdaugh murder conviction
Instadocs: Alex – After years of certainty around Alex Murdaugh’s double-murder conviction, the South Carolina Supreme Court overturned it on May 13, 2026, citing a county clerk’s “jury interference” and ordering a new trial. As questions about Becky Hill—her role and her alleg Two weeks ago, the door didn’t just open on Alex Murdaugh’s case again—it swung wide.
Kvara d’Or? Tbilisi dreaming of more glory for ‘special’ Kvaratskhelia
Kvara d’Or – In Dighmis Masivi, children still play in the “cages” where Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s story began—and now they’re chanting for a night when he can help PSG beat Arsenal in Budapest. In Georgia, the Ballon d’Or feels less like a distant prize and more like a shar The cage where Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s love for football began is still buzzing with life. Sandwiched between the vast Soviet apartment blocks of Dighmis Masivi, children run at the ball with full-throated energy.
What’s fueling D-backs’ surge? Marte, rotation and youth
Diamondbacks surge – Arizona’s Diamondbacks have won 11 of their last 13 games, rising to 31–24 and sitting seven games above .500. The run has brought the offense back to life through Ketel Marte’s breakout, steadier starting pitching after a rough start, and a notable early impa For the third straight week, it’s felt like Arizona took the ball and didn’t let go. The Diamondbacks have won 11 of their last 13 games—spurred by a schedule that. up to this point.
Dodgers look to hand Zack Wheeler his first loss in 2026
Dodgers look – The Dodgers face Zack Wheeler in 2026 with a clear goal: break the Phillies’ perfect record in his starts. Wheeler, newly dominant since returning in late April, has powered a Phillies turnaround after a disastrous start—and Los Angeles will need to find a way It’s one thing to face a pitcher on a hot streak. It’s another when the team behind him seems to have solved the season’s hardest question—how to win—right after he comes back.
Huskers ready to host first NCAA Baseball Regional since 2008
Nebraska’s Will Bolt is wondering if 10,000 fans will fill Haymarket Park as the Huskers host their first NCAA Baseball Regional since 2008. The Huskers (42-15) play South Dakota State on Friday at 3 p.m., with the NCAA Regional running through Monday and stre LINCOLN, Neb. — On a normal day, Haymarket Park hums. This week, it feels like something rare is finally returning.
Cardinals Select Nelson Velázquez, Recall Jimmy Crooks
Cardinals recall – The Cardinals filled a 40-man roster vacancy by selecting outfielder Nelson Velázquez and recalled catcher Jimmy Crooks. With César Prieto and Yohel Pozo optioned to Triple-A Memphis, and other catcher roles shifting for today’s lineup, the move puts new quest When the Cardinals needed to fill a spot on the 40-man roster, the answer came from Nelson Velázquez. The team selected the contract of the 27-year-old outfielder and, in a separate move, recalled catcher Jimmy Crooks.
Costco Nearing All-Time High: Buy, Sell or Hold?
Costco buy – Costco’s stock is trading near its 52-week peak at $1,028.24, with the debate boiling down to one thing: the business looks strong, but the price already assumes more upside than analysts seem to be offering. In a market that has rewarded its membership model At $1,028.24, Costco is hanging just below its own ceiling—within striking distance of its $1,096.50 52-week high—and the question isn’t whether the company is good. It’s whether the stock is.
Robyn, Dog Blood & Swedish House Mafia Lead Portola 2026 Lineup
Portola 2026 – Portola announced its 2026 lineup on May 28, with Robyn and Dog Blood headlining the main stage on Saturday and Swedish House Mafia taking the spotlight on night two. The two-day festival returns to San Francisco’s Pier 80 on Sept. 26–27, with tickets availabl The first thing you feel with Portola’s 2026 lineup is the timing: the festival saved its biggest gravity for Saturday—Robyn and Dog Blood—then shifted the center of the world to night two with Swedish House Mafia.
‘This isn’t freedom’: anger, anxiety and tears as Iran’s internet flickers back
internet flickers – After 88 days of near-total internet outage in Iran, phones and social media came back online around 5pm Tuesday—but the first reactions were not relief. Artists, protesters, workers and Iranians abroad described anxiety over surveillance, frustration at parti At about 5pm on Tuesday, the silence lifted.
Amazon starts selling its AI shopping technology to other retailers
Amazon licensing – Amazon says it will license the same kind of homegrown AI used to compare and reorder products through its “Alexa for Shopping” concept, letting retailers launch their own tailored AI shopping tools in as little as 60 days. The company is offering the service By midweek, Amazon was no longer just selling shopping. It was trying to sell the brain behind the shopping. Amazon announced in a blog post Wednesday that it is packaging the “architecture.
World Cup May Lift Mexico Aviation Up to US$3 Billion: Monex
Monex forecasts – Grupo Financiero Monex projects that Mexico’s aviation sector could see passenger traffic rise by 4% to 6% during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with economic impact nationwide estimated between US$1.8 billion and US$3 billion. The tournament runs June 11 to July 19 June 11 is circled on Mexico’s airline calendars for a reason that goes beyond the stadium lights.
UK cracks down on backdoor Russian sanctions evasion with tough new measures
UK sanctions – The UK has announced immediate sanctions aimed at cryptocurrency exchanges and the Kremlin-backed A7 network, which it says funnels money into Russia’s war economy. The package includes 18 new designations and new measures targeting A7-linked individuals and K For years, sanctions have been designed to squeeze Russia’s ability to finance its war. Now the UK is going after the plumbing—especially the digital routes it says are being used as backdoors.
Beth Lowry named to Georgia Power Board of Directors
Georgia Power has elected Beth Lowry to its board of directors. Lowry is president and CEO of Holder Construction Company, a $10 billion Atlanta-based firm, and her career at Holder began in 1994. Georgia Power’s leadership said her construction and community On May 26, 2026, Georgia Power announced that Beth Lowry has been elected to the company’s board of directors. Lowry currently serves as president and CEO of Holder Construction Company.
Darius Rucker to Receive Veterans Voice Award at 52nd AMAs
Darius Rucker will receive the Veterans Voice Award Presented by USAA’s Honor Through Action at the 52nd American Music Awards. Hosted by Queen Latifah, the star-studded special airs live on Monday, May 25, 2026, with performances including Hootie & the Blowfi When Memorial Day arrives, it usually brings ceremonies, flags, and names spoken slowly. This year, the focus shifts to a stage—one built for music, but set up to honor the people who served.
Mayor Mamdani Announces 1,000 Affordable World Cup Tickets for New Yorkers
New York Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani announced that the City of New York, partnering with the NYNJ Host Committee, secured 1,000 affordable FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets for New Yorkers at $50 per seat. The offer includes free round-trip bus transportation to Met NEW YORK — The announcement landed in Little Senegal. surrounded by Harlem residents. African community leaders. and elected officials wearing jerseys representing tournament nations with deep roots in New York City.
Brooks Koepka withdraws from Charles Schwab Challenge
Brooks Koepka withdrew from the Charles Schwab Challenge on Sunday, a move that came after a mixed stretch on the PGA Tour and fresh injury/absence ripple effects for the week’s alternates. The 36-year-old, who returned earlier this season from LIV Golf, is st Brooks Koepka’s name came out of the Charles Schwab Challenge field on Sunday, and for the people waiting behind the cut line, it landed like a late, unwanted silence.
7-Eleven Japan founder Toshifumi Suzuki dies at 93
Toshifumi Suzuki, the founder of Seven-Eleven Japan and seen as a father of Japan’s convenience store industry, died of heart failure on May 18 at the age of 93. From launching the first store in Tokyo to reshaping how stores manage inventory and meals, his le When the news reached Tokyo on Monday. it carried a quiet finality: Toshifumi Suzuki. the founder of Seven-Eleven Japan. had died of heart failure on May 18. He was 93. For years.
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner Step Out Together
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner made a rare joint public appearance in Los Angeles on May 22, dressed in matching baby blue outfits as they headed out for a casual bite. The former couple also shares three children—Violet, Fin, and Samuel—and previously spoke On May 22, Los Angeles had a familiar sight for anyone following the ups and downs of Hollywood families: Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner, together in public again.
US and Iran inch closer to peace deal as Trump faces criticism from GOP hawks
US and – Donald Trump says his proposed agreement with Iran would be the opposite of the one he withdrew from in 2018, while insisting the US blockade of Iran’s ports stays in place until the deal is reached, certified and signed. The plan—reportedly offering sanctions For days, the proposed outline has sat somewhere between handshake and courtroom evidence—talked about, argued over, and still not fully visible to the people who want to scrutinise it.
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