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Is She the New Britney Spears—Or the New Lou Reed?

Is She the New Britney Spears—Or the New Lou Reed?

Published by Sam Flores

Earlier this year, I wrote an article with the headline “Slow Down, Charli XCX.” The pop singer had followed a hit album, 2024’s Brat, with a steady pulse of output—a remix album, a soundtrack album, a host of movie roles, plus many, many marketing stunts—that had me exhausted by someone whom I consider to be one of the most exciting voices in music. Quantity was beating quality; good enough was smushing great. Five months later, a new Charli XCX album has arrived, with all of the memes and metacommentary that tend to swirl around music’s most online star. It’s called Music, Fashion, Film, and it was conceived in what she’s described as a burst of inspiration during last fall’s Paris Fashion Week. With a spiky and Scotch-taped sound, the album is a 30-minute broadside against overthinking the artistic process. In direct challenge to those who feel she’s saturated the market (I’m not the only one), she’s rallying for an idea that feels very now but really is also very old: More is more. Love songs …

Reed Jobs would rather talk about curing cancer than his last name

Reed Jobs would rather talk about curing cancer than his last name

Published by skeptic

Reed Jobs is easy to like. He’s motormouthed, self-deprecating, prone to video-game analogies, and clearly loves his work. He doesn’t particularly want to discuss the fact that he is Steve Jobs’s son, but he’s not uptight about it, either. When our producer, Maggie, asked if he was on a MacBook for our video call Thursday morning, he didn’t miss a beat: “Are you kidding?” What he’d much rather talk about is Yosemite, the oncology-focused venture firm he launched in 2023 to, in part, build biotech companies from scratch, out of early academic research, using a mix of no-strings-attached philanthropy and old-fashioned venture capital. Three years in, Jobs is ambitious about turning Yosemite into a serious player, not just because he wants to win but because he thinks the opportunity in front of him is expanding faster than he expected through AI’s collision with drug discovery and clinical trial design. Among the portfolio companies he’s proudest of are Azalea, born from a grant to Jennifer Doudna’s lab and now in the clinic, and Quarry, a company …

Trump to get ‘routine annual’ medical exam at Walter Reed : NPR

Trump to get ‘routine annual’ medical exam at Walter Reed : NPR

Published by Sam Flores

President Donald Trump departs after speaking during the 158th National Memorial Day Observance coinciding with the nation’s 250th anniversary, at the Memorial Amphitheater in Arlington National Cemetery, Monday, May 25, 2026, in Arlington, Va. Alex Brandon/AP hide caption toggle caption Alex Brandon/AP WASHINGTON — President Trump has a doctor’s appointment on Tuesday. The visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center will be Trump’s third in 13 months — a frequency that’s raised concerns about his health. The White House announced the “routine annual dental and medical assessment” two weeks ago and characterized it as a “part of his regular preventive health care.” Trump, who turns 80 years old in June, is the oldest person to take the oath of office and he is the second oldest president in U.S. history after President Joe Biden. His age, swollen ankles and bruised hands have sparked repeated questions about the president’s health and fitness. Trump’s last annual physical examination was in April of last year. Shortly after, the President told reporters he “aced” the cognitive test and …

Trump to visit Walter Reed for the third checkup of his second term

Trump to visit Walter Reed for the third checkup of his second term

Published by Sam Flores

President Donald Trump plans to go to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Tuesday for a medical and dental checkup, according to a White House official. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. This is the president’s third in-person doctor’s visit in a little over a year. He went to Walter Reed twice last year, in April and October. He also visited his dentist in West Palm Beach twice this year — first in January and then again earlier this month for a follow-up. Trump, who will turn 80 next month and is the oldest person to assume the presidency, routinely asserts that he is in excellent health, even as rumors about his health circulate. He made his promised vitality and energy a major part of his campaign for re-election, mocking his rival as “Sleepy Joe Biden.” But moments of apparent drowsiness and a noticeably bruised hand, which the White House has blamed on him shaking hands and taking aspirin as a blood thinner, continue to …

6 Old-Fashioned Relationship Rules Boomers Treated Like Gospel That Don’t Hold Up At All | Todd Reed

6 Old-Fashioned Relationship Rules Boomers Treated Like Gospel That Don’t Hold Up At All | Todd Reed

Published by Jenni Sidey

We’ve all heard these nuggets over and over, these so-called “pearls of wisdom” that parents, well-meaning friends, and stacks of advice books drill into our heads about how to keep our relationships strong and happy.  Well, don’t be so quick to believe that popular advice, especially if it’s coming from Baby Boomers. Many old-school relationship rules Boomers once treated as gold just don’t cut it nowadays, and following some of that advice may even sabotage your relationship.  Here are 6 old-fashioned relationship rules Boomers treated like gospel that don’t hold up at all: 1. ‘Never go to bed angry’ This is probably the oldest one in the book, dating back to the Old Testament, which advises, “not letting the sun go down on your anger.” But following this rule could mean a lot of late nights spent rehashing the same argument and getting nowhere. Plus, nothing escalates an argument more than sleep deprivation and mental exhaustion, which studies show not only turns your brain to mush but also robs you of self-control and the ability to make …

Netflix co-founder and chair Reed Hastings to leave board

Netflix co-founder and chair Reed Hastings to leave board

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Reed Hastings, the co-founder and chairman of Netflix, is leaving the company’s board when his term expires this summer. Hastings is stepping aside to focus on “philanthropy and other pursuits,” the company said in a letter to shareholders. The departure was revealed in the company’s first-quarter earnings report published Thursday. Hastings will officially leave the board when his term is up in June, according to the filing. “Netflix changed my life in so many ways, and my all‑time favorite memory was January 2016, when we enabled nearly the entire planet to enjoy our service,” Hastings said in a statement included in the earnings report. “My real contribution at Netflix wasn’t a single decision,” Hastings continued. “It was a focus on member joy, building a culture that others could inherit and improve, and building a company that could be both beloved by members and wildly successful for generations to come.” The outgoing founder also thanked Ted Sarandos, the company’s CEO, and Greg Peters, its co-CEO. In 1999, when mom-and-pop video rental stores still coated the country, …

Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings to leave the company, marking the end of an era

Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings to leave the company, marking the end of an era

Published by Sam Flores

Reed Hastings, who helped launched Netflix from a fledgling DVD mail-order business into a global streaming juggernaut, plans to exit the company after nearly three decades. Hastings will leave the company he co-founded to focus on philanthropy and other efforts, the streaming company announced said Thursday. Hastings, who serves as chairman of the Los Gatos company’s board, told Netflix he will not stand for reelection when his term expires in June, Netflix said in a letter to shareholders timed to its fiscal first-quarter earnings. He said the commitment of Netflix Co-Chief Executives Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters was “so strong that I can now focus on new things.” Peters described Hastings, 65, as the company’s “biggest champion,” and that he “is a part of our DNA.” Sarandos called Hastings a “true history maker,” saying in a statement that Hastings’ “selfless, disciplined leadership style” will continue to shape Netflix’s path ahead. Hastings’ exit was not unexpected as his role in the company diminished after he stepped aside as co-chief executive of Netflix in 2023. During his …

Former agency boss Richard Sexton joins William Reed as COO

Former agency boss Richard Sexton joins William Reed as COO

Published by Sam Flores

Richard Sexton. Credit: William Reed. Family-owned UK B2B media business William Reed has appointed Richard Sexton as chief operating officer. He is a former UK operations director at marketing business Dentsu International and former chief operations officer at media buying agency Carat UK. William Reed said in a press release: “His remit will focus on driving speed and discipline across operations, embedding a performance mindset and a culture of continuous improvement, informed decision-making, and personal accountability.” William Reed CEO Tracy De Groose joined the company in 2024, also from Dentsu where she was UK chief executive. She said: “Richard’s appointment is a pivotal moment for William Reed. This new role will help us deliver on our priorities with clarity and impact, supporting growth and improving profitability across our brands. “Richard’s experience in tackling complex business challenges and managing stakeholders at all levels makes him the ideal partner as we continue to transform and future-proof the business.” Sexton said: “My focus will be on ensuring we operate with pace, discipline and collaboration – creating the foundations …

Age of ‘fascism’ in America: Reed Brody warns that the US is ‘living in a very dangerous moment’

Age of ‘fascism’ in America: Reed Brody warns that the US is ‘living in a very dangerous moment’

Published by Sam Flores

In a wide-ranging interview, Reed Brody, former NY Asst Attorney General and renowned int’l human rights lawyer, sounds the alarm at home. Drawing on decades of experience, Brody delivers a scathing assessment of a second Trump term, raising urgent concerns about the erosion of institutions, the rule of law, and checks and balances. Unlike Trump’s first term, when political norms and guardrails curbed some of his extreme impulses, Brody warns an emboldened Trump prioritises fealty and capitulation over country. Keywords for this article Source link