Blood for stonks
Blood for stonks

On December 31st, a brand-new account on Polymarket placed a bet: Nicolás Maduro, the leader of Venezuela, would be out of office by the end of January. It was the first in a series of increasing bets. On January 3rd, the US bombed the Venezuelan capital, kidnapped Maduro and his wife, and killed at least […]

NYT Strands Hints, Spangram, Answers: Thursday, January 8 (Open Wide)

Looking for help with today’s NYT Strands puzzle? Here’s an extra hint to help you uncover the right words, as well as all of today’s answers and Spangram.

Michael Morales’ Undefeated Record Was Stripped—Then Restored. Here’s Why

Tapology briefly listed Michael Morales as 20-1 before reversing the change. Here’s what happened and why his 19-0 record stands.

New Work Zone Cameras Bust Drivers For Cell Phone Distraction

Arkansas’ new work zone cameras can now spot drivers using phones in construction zones, alerting highway police to stop and ticket distracted drivers.

Salesforce Holiday Survey Sees Surge In Use Of AI Agents

According to a new survey by Salesforce, consumers spent a record-breaking $1.29 trillion globally, and $294 billion in the U.S., amid higher average selling prices, up 7% year-over-year, during the recent holiday season.

AI Models Are Starting to Learn by Asking Themselves Questions

An AI model that learns without human input—by posing interesting queries for itself—might point the way to superintelligence.

Broadening Push To Extend Medicare Telehealth Coverage Includes Amazon

A coalition of telehealth providers from Amazon and Hims & Hers to hospital systems is working to extend pandemic-era waivers that allowed Medicare telehealth coverage.

Measles And Flu Hit New Highs As Trump Administration Hammers Vaccines

In this week’s edition of InnovationRx, we look at a former Wall Street analyst’s $4 billion obesity drug company, Wegovy’s weight-loss pill, and more.

FEMA Job Cuts Raise New Questions About U.S. Disaster Readiness

FEMA cuts more than 1,000 contract employees, as states are still recovering from flooding and last year’s hurricanes, raising questions about disaster preparedness.

Tesla’s Manufacturing Hangover Is Steering Musk Into Robotics

The electric vehicle maker used just 70% of its plant capacity last year – a level comparable to traditional auto rivals. Things could get worse in 2026.