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The One Real Rule of the MAGA Republican Party

The One Real Rule of the MAGA Republican Party

Published by Daniella Wilson

Last night, Donald Trump notched the latest victory in his cross-country revenge campaign against political apostates. Ed Gallrein, a Navy SEAL backed by the president, soundly defeated the seven-term representative Thomas Massie in Kentucky’s Fourth Congressional District. The 10-point drubbing followed the triumphs of other Trump-tapped challengers in primaries in Louisiana and Indiana, which effectively ended the careers of local legislators and a sitting U.S. senator who had angered the president. “This is basic political management of a party,” a senior White House adviser said yesterday, before the Kentucky contest. “You have to keep everybody on the reservation. Occasionally you have to shoot a hostage. The next one is Thomas Massie.” Less than two hours after polls closed, Gallrein was projected as the winner. Gallrein has an illustrious military résumé, but he has never held elected office and barely campaigned for this one, skipping every debate with Massie. What Gallrein did have was Trump’s endorsement, and that was all that mattered. This decisive outcome underscores what should already have been obvious: Even as Trump’s overall …

Scientists develop 3D-printed ceramic bone implants — just like real human bone

Scientists develop 3D-printed ceramic bone implants — just like real human bone

Published by Jenni Sidey

Millions of people each year undergo painful procedures to repair damaged or missing bone. Whether caused by injury, aging or disease, bone loss can dramatically affect mobility, independence and quality of life. Now, researchers at Tampere University in Finland say they may have developed a more personalized and accessible solution using 3D-printed ceramic implants designed to closely imitate natural human bone. The research team created bone-like scaffolds using hydroxyapatite, the same mineral compound found in real bone tissue. By combining this material with advanced ceramic 3D printing, the scientists produced implants with carefully controlled internal structures that support the body’s natural ability to rebuild bone. The findings could mark a major step toward customized bone implants designed specifically for each patient. Researchers believe the technology may eventually replace some traditional bone graft procedures, which often require tissue from donors or the patient’s own body. “By using the same material that nature uses and shaping it through ceramic 3D printing, the implants can be precisely tailored to match a patient’s individual bone defect, without relying on …

Sony buys ‘Real Housewives,’ ‘The Valley’ production company

Sony buys ‘Real Housewives,’ ‘The Valley’ production company

Published by Sam Flores

Sony Pictures Television has acquired controlling interest in the reality TV production company behind “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” and “Vanderpump Rules.” The Culver City studio, which produces “Jeopardy!” and “Wheel of Fortune,” announced Monday that it has closed its purchase of a majority stake of Alex Baskin’s three-year-old production firm, 32 Flavors. Baskin’s company has been expanding beyond its audience-addicting programs on Bravo to develop podcasts and documentaries. NBCUniversal will continue to own “Real Housewives” and the other programs it televises, including “The Valley,” and spinoff show, “The Valley: Persian Style.” Baskin will continue as executive producer on his Bravo shows and stay on as chief executive of his production company. Sony declined to disclose deal terms. “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” and “Real Housewives of Orange County” are produced through Baskin’s company. “32 Flavors has been on a remarkable trajectory, and with Sony’s support, we expect that momentum to accelerate meaningfully,” Baskin said in a statement. Sony Pictures Entertainment studios in Culver City. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times) Sony already owns nonfiction …

Big lenders finally swallow huge losses on distressed commercial real estate

Big lenders finally swallow huge losses on distressed commercial real estate

Published by Sam Flores

Commercial real estate lenders are done pretending. After years of waiting and hoping that the market would improve, they’re selling off debt on struggling U.S. assets, sometimes writing down as much as 85% of the loan’s payoff amount. Lenders including Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Deutsche Bank, as well as smaller companies, are showing more willingness to foreclose on troubled properties or offload nonperforming loans, even if it means steep losses. It’s painful, but they say it’s necessary to chip away at more than $130 billion in distressed commercial-property debt. It signals the end of the extend-and-pretend era, when lenders cited a murky outlook on interest rates and limited comparable transactions as reasons to give struggling borrowers more time — and to hold on to asset valuations that seemed, even then, optimistic. Selling troubled loans also helps free up cash to invest in new opportunities that arise from the upheaval. “If you’re on the wrong side of one of those transactions, it can feel catastrophic if you have to report to investors you’ve lost their …

The real reason RFK Jr. is coming for your antidepressants

The real reason RFK Jr. is coming for your antidepressants

Published by Sam Flores

The siren call was apparently irresistible. “Kennedy Starts a Push to Help Americans Quit Antidepressants,” read a New York Times headline from early May — phrasing that seemed to normalize Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the anti-science, roadkill enthusiast who is currently running the Department of Health and Human Services, and to assume that he wants to help everyday Americans. But reading the article should disabuse anyone of the notion that Kennedy has sincere, much less helpful, motivations in shepherding an event called the “Mental Health and Overmedicalization Summit,” held by the MAHA Institute, a far-right group organized to wage war on responsible healthcare systems. “No major medical organizations were represented at the gathering,” Times reporter Ellen Barry noted, and it’s not a surprise why. Legitimate medical experts are, to put it mildly, skeptical of taking away mental health medications, especially when there’s no real pathway to effective alternatives for people struggling with depression, anxiety or other psychiatric conditions — or the one in six people who are taking selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors to manage them.  …

Claude’s real superpower isn’t code — it’s what happens when you add these MCP servers

Claude’s real superpower isn’t code — it’s what happens when you add these MCP servers

Published by skeptic

Claude can be a genuinely impressive AI tool, especially if you’re considering Claude Code’s capabilities. But apart from writing code and handling daily conversations, it can do much more as soon as you bring the hundreds, if not thousands, of MCP servers available to you. These servers let Claude talk to external tools and even turn it into a shockingly good photo editor if you use it right. MCP, or Model Context Protocol, is an open standard that Anthropic released in late 2024. Think of it as a USB connection for AI: one standardized connection type that lets Claude (or any other AI for that matter) plug into databases, web tools, file systems, design apps, and just about anything else you can imagine. The ecosystem has exploded since, and there are tons of MCP servers that make Claude much more useful than it already is. Related MCP is the tech term you’ll be hearing all year — here’s what it means A new acronym is taking over tech circles. It’s called MCP—and it might just …

Vinicius lifts Real Madrid to 1-0 win over Sevilla with Mbappe back in starting role

Vinicius lifts Real Madrid to 1-0 win over Sevilla with Mbappe back in starting role

Published by Sam Flores

SEVILLE, Spain, May 17 : Vinicius Jr’s first-half strike earned Real Madrid a 1-0 win at Sevilla in LaLiga on Sunday, with forward Kylian Mbappe returning to the starting lineup after being controversially left out by manager Alvaro Arbeloa. Real stay second in the table on 83 points, with Barcelona having already won the LaLiga title, while Sevilla sit 13th on 43 points with one game remaining. Sevilla looked the more threatening side early on but fell behind in the 15th minute when Mbappe controlled the ball with his chest and fed Vinicius inside the area and the Brazilian winger finished low into the bottom corner beyond goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos. Both sides created chances but struggled to convert them, with Mbappe having a goal ruled out for offside in the second half after rounding Vlachodimos. Real goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and left back Fran Garcia then proved decisive, denying Sevilla an equaliser in the closing stages. Much of the focus before kickoff had been on Mbappe after the France captain said he was now a fourth-choice …

The real reason you’re struggling to get a job – and how to outsmart the system

The real reason you’re struggling to get a job – and how to outsmart the system

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 You did everything they told you to do. You earned the credentials, spent hours on your resume and revised multiple cover letters. You worked side gigs, volunteered, learned new software and perfected your LinkedIn profile. Yet, you can’t get a callback for an interview. It’s as if your application vanished into the abyss of a company database, and the “thank you for applying” emails are piling up. So-called entry-level jobs now need years of experience, and junior roles expect postgraduate degrees. You are likely wondering what you’re missing, but it’s not you — it’s the system. Across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, automation now does the screening before a human ever has a look. Companies say they can’t find talent, yet …

Feeling empty after finishing a video game? Researchers say post-game depression is a real phenomenon

Feeling empty after finishing a video game? Researchers say post-game depression is a real phenomenon

Published by José Betancourt

A recent study published in Current Psychology has found that many video game players experience a specific sense of emptiness and sadness after finishing highly engaging games. The research introduces a new psychological scale to measure this phenomenon, showing that post-game depression is linked to general depressive symptoms and difficulties in processing emotions. These findings offer new insights into how deeply immersive media can impact a person’s emotional well-being. Video games are the third most popular leisure activity in the world. Modern video games are not solely designed to provide simple entertainment or pleasure. Many of these titles feature complex narratives that evoke deep emotions, existential reflection, and a profound sense of achievement. As players invest hours into these immersive worlds, they often form strong attachments to the characters and the storylines. When the experience abruptly ends, gamers often report a lingering sense of loss or emptiness. Psychologist Kamil Janowicz at the Center for Research on Personality Development at SWPS University in Poznań and Piotr Klimczyk, a UX researcher and narrative designer with Orion Belt …

co-stars who didn’t like each other in real life

co-stars who didn’t like each other in real life

Published by Daniella Wilson

Long before they were co-stars, George Clooney “hated” Brad Pitt after he landed the role of J.D in Thelma & Louise instead of him. While they formed a great friendship years later, the same can’t be said for some other stars, who, despite portraying the best of friends on-screen, were feuding off-camera. From well-documented fallouts like Sarah Jessica Parker and Kim Cattrall, to warring co-stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, who took their feud all the way to court. Discover some of the famous co-stars who were secretly feuding behind the scenes. © Getty Images Will Smith and Janet Hubert on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Will Smith and Janet Hubert Things got so bad with Will Smith and Janet Hubert, who played ‘Aunt Viv,’ on the set of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, that Janet was replaced by a different actress in season three.  Speaking about their feud, Will previously said: “I can say straight up that Janet Hubert wanted the show to be The Aunt Viv of Bel Air Show, because I know she is …