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Trump’s Disastrous Truth Social Company Hits Rock Bottom With Lowest Stock Price Ever

Trump’s Disastrous Truth Social Company Hits Rock Bottom With Lowest Stock Price Ever

Published by José Betancourt

Sign up to see the future, today Can’t-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech President Donald Trump’s Truth Social bid, Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), has burned through an alarming amount of cash. The company, which owns the president’s struggling far-right social media platform, issued an alarming financial report earlier this month, revealing that it had lost a staggering $712.1 million last year — while earning a pitiful $3.7 million. The disastrous figures once again highlighted how the company, 52 percent of which is owned by Trump and which trades with a ticker of his initials DJT, has firmly cemented itself as a gauge of the president’s popularity rather than as a viable business. As Trump’s war on Iran rages on, polls have shown that his approval rating continues to dip. A similar story is playing out at his social media company, with shares reaching an all-time low on Friday of $9.73. That’s an enormous fall from the company’s record high of just shy of $80 shortly after the company merged …

BuzzFeed Nearing Bankruptcy After Disastrous Turn Toward AI

BuzzFeed Nearing Bankruptcy After Disastrous Turn Toward AI

Published by José Betancourt

Sign up to see the future, today Can’t-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech In January 2023, BuzzFeed CEO Jonah Peretti announced in a memo to staff that the company was making a hard pivot to AI — years before the word “slop” was added to the public lexicon. In the memo, which was published roughly two months after OpenAI unveiled its groundbreaking ChatGPT chatbot, Peretti said BuzzFeed would be using the software to enhance the company’s infamous quizzes by generating personalized responses. The company’s stock price jumped aggressively, from around $3 per share to north of $15. But longer-term, neither insiders nor the public were particularly compelled by the move. Nonetheless, Peretti doubled down, promising in May 2023 that AI will “replace the majority of static content” on the site, just a month after shuttting down its Pulitzer Prize-winning BuzzFeed News division. Reality soon set in. The AI quizzes were underwhelming, and the site was soon caught publishing entire AI-generated articles that were sloppy and repetitive. After the initial spike in …

Rand Paul Warns Of “Disastrous” Midterms For GOP If Iran War Continues

Rand Paul Warns Of “Disastrous” Midterms For GOP If Iran War Continues

Published by Jenni Sidey

Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), a leading voice for non-interventionism within the Republican Party, warned Tuesday that prolonged U.S. military action against Iran could spell disaster for Republicans in the 2026 midterm elections. In an interview on Fox Business with host Maria Bartiromo, Paul downplayed internal party divisions as the main risk, instead pointing to economic fallout from the conflict, which began with joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on February 28. “How worried are you that a split Republican Party will only mean losses in the midterm elections?” Ms. Bartiromo asked. “How are you expecting the midterms to play out?” “I don’t think split party is the problem. I think high oil prices will be a problem. I think the 2026 election’s already – we are behind the eight ball as far as the electoral process,” Mr. Paul replied. “I think if you add in high gas prices, high oil prices, and if we are still bombing Iran with kinetic action – people don’t want to call it war – but if there’s still kinetic action that causes …

Labour wants closer ties with the EU. The result would be disastrous

Labour wants closer ties with the EU. The result would be disastrous

Published by Sam Flores

Labour’s 2024 election manifesto promised that Britain would not rejoin the EU Customs Union or Single Market. People voted Labour on that belief. Yet, it is already clear that these words were never to be relied upon. The Prime Minister and his colleagues are becoming increasingly open about that fact. In his speech at the Munich security conference last month – that is, in carefully considered words, not casual remarks – he said “we must look at where we can move closer to the Single Market”. Rachel Reeves said in the same week that “deeper economic integration is in all of our interests”. Peter Kyle, the Business Secretary, said last week that “having two sides that are aligned, that’s where the magic happens”. David Lammy and Wes Streeting have both told us we should look again at the customs union. They really aren’t hiding it. The words in the manifesto are in fact not a promise but a distraction. They are intended to get us to look the other way while the Government gets on …

Simone Biles empathizes with Ilia Malinin after disastrous Olympics stumble: ‘I know what he’s going through’

Simone Biles empathizes with Ilia Malinin after disastrous Olympics stumble: ‘I know what he’s going through’

Published by Daniella Wilson

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Simone Biles has responded to American figure skater Ilia Malinin’s two falls during the men’s figure skating final at the Winter Olympics. Malinin’s performance was one of the most highly anticipated of the games. But his stumbles during Friday’s event left him off the podium in eighth place as he held back tears. He began his routine aiming to become the first man to land seven quads in a single Olympic event, including the difficult quad axel. While he landed the quad flip, he stuttered on the axel, managing only a single rotation. He then stepped out of the lutz and could add only a double toe loop. Olympic gymnast Biles, 28, landed in a similar situation herself, as she had the “twisties” during …

Locals in UK town criticise ‘disastrous’ plan to build 150 homes in high-risk flood area | UK | News

Locals in UK town criticise ‘disastrous’ plan to build 150 homes in high-risk flood area | UK | News

Published by Sam Flores

Local residents in Bedworth have criticised plans to build 150 houses on land known to flood. The proposed homes will be built in the Bedworth Woodlands area, which often experiences road closures due to flooding, requiring rescues of stranded motorists. Both residents and a councillor are concerned about the effects the building work could have on an area already affected by surface water. According to the Environment Agency, the specific building area, Woodlands Lane, is in flood zone area three, which means it has a high likelihood of flooding. Councillor Martin Walsh has said that flood alleviation plans put in place would not be sufficient for the amount of water in the area, reports the BBC. The councillor, who has lived in the town since 1987, stated that “the area quite consistently gets flooded” and that the plotting of homes on the field is “a bad move”. He added: “We’re losing more green space and the infrastructure in this area would not take it. “The road constantly gets blocked with traffic, it’s not suitable for …

Psychology shows why using AI for Valentine’s Day could be disastrous

Psychology shows why using AI for Valentine’s Day could be disastrous

Published by José Betancourt

As Valentine’s Day approaches, finding the perfect words to express your feelings for that special someone can seem like a daunting task – so much so that you may feel tempted to ask ChatGPT for an assist. After all, within seconds it can dash off a well-written, romantic message. Even a short, personalized limerick or poem is no sweat. But before you copy and paste that AI-generated love note, you might want to consider how it could make you feel about yourself. We research the intersection of consumer behavior and technology, and we’ve been studying how people feel after using generative AI to write heartfelt messages. It turns out that there’s a psychological cost to using the technology as your personal ghostwriter. The rise of the AI ghostwriter Generative AI has transformed how many people communicate. From drafting work emails to composing social media posts, these tools have become everyday writing assistants. So it’s no wonder some people are turning to them for more personal matters, too. Wedding vows, birthday wishes, thank you notes and …

Mariah Carey’s Olympics opening ceremony performance dubbed ‘disastrous’ as viewers question why she was booked

Mariah Carey’s Olympics opening ceremony performance dubbed ‘disastrous’ as viewers question why she was booked

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the inside track from Roisin O’Connor with our free weekly music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Mariah Carey’s performance at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics has sparked criticism, with some viewers taking issue with her apparent lack of enthusiasm. On Friday, spectators packed the historic San Siro Stadium in Milan, Italy, for the festivities that officially mark the start of the games. After two large production numbers, the “Fantasy” singer, 56, took the stage. Wearing a wintery silver-and-white dress, Carey stood under a single spotlight as she sang a version of Domenico Modugno’s popular 1950s classic “Nel blu, dipinto di blu”, better known as “Volare,” before jumping into her song “Nothing Is Impossible” from her 2025 album, Here For It All. On social media, several users questioned her involvement and why the Huntington, New York-born artist had been selected to perform in Italy. Some also questioned if she was lip-syncing, as she did not appear to …

Mariah Carey’s Olympics opening ceremony performance dubbed ‘disastrous’ as viewers question why she was booked

Mariah Carey’s Olympics opening ceremony performance dubbed ‘disastrous’ as viewers question if she’s Italian

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the inside track from Roisin O’Connor with our free weekly music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Mariah Carey’s performance at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics has sparked criticism, with some viewers taking issue with her apparent lack of enthusiasm. On Friday, spectators packed the historic San Siro Stadium in Milan, Italy, for the festivities that officially mark the start of the games. After two large production numbers, the “Fantasy” singer, 56, took the stage. Wearing a wintery silver-and-white dress, Carey stood under a single spotlight as she sang a version of Domenico Modugno’s popular 1950s classic “Nel blu, dipinto di blu”, better known as “Volare,” before jumping into her song “Nothing Is Impossible” from her 2025 album, Here For It All. On social media, several users questioned her involvement and why the Huntington, New York-born artist had been selected to perform in Italy. Some also questioned if she was lip-syncing, as she did not appear to …

‘Keir Starmer quitting would be disastrous – but who would replace him is even worse’ | TV & Radio | Showbiz & TV

‘Keir Starmer quitting would be disastrous – but who would replace him is even worse’ | TV & Radio | Showbiz & TV

Published by Sam Flores

The Prime Minister is fighting to save his career after admitting knowing Lord Peter Mandelson continued his friendship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein when he appointed the peer as US Ambassador in 2024. The Labour Party has become increasingly frustrated over Starmer’s admission, and MPs have called for him to sack his chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney. Starmer is reportedly furious with Mandelson, accusing him of “lying” to Downing Street, but he’s trying to hold onto his position as Prime Minister. Former Home Office Minister Ann Widdecombe appeared on Mark Dolan’s TalkTV show earlier today, claiming that Starmer’s resignation before the upcoming elections would be “disastrous”. “Is it when, not if, he goes now?” Dolan asked Widdecombe, who replied: “I think it must be, I think the only thing. “I don’t think he will go before the May elections, I think it would be suicidal for the Labour Party – it already is, really. But suicidal for the Labour Party to be engaged with warfare right up until the local elections. “But after that, I …