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April 3, 2025
The Tumblr revival is real—and Gen Z is leading the charge
As TikTok teeters and Facebook alienates, Gen Z is rediscovering Tumblr—a chaotic, cozy corner of the internet untouched by algorithmic gloss and influencer overload.
Rumors of a Tumblr comeback have been bubbling for a couple of years—think a pair of Doc Martens here, a splash of pastel hair dye there. Now, Gen Z is embracing the platform as a refuge from an internet saturated with influencers and algorithm fatigue.
April 2, 2025
Design dignity for those with disabilities
Innovating around activities of daily living empowers consumers and drives corporate growth.
The overall cost of raising a child is now nearly $300,000
A new LendingTree analysis finds that the lifetime cost of raising children has jumped by over 25% in just the past two years.
It’s no secret that raising kids in the U.S. has become grossly expensive. The price of childcare alone has ballooned over the past decade, with many families reporting that it costs them at least a quarter of their annual income. Across many states, families need to earn an average of $180,000 to comfortably afford infant care; the high cost of living in states like California and New York can require an income exceeding $250,000.
Meta and UFC team up to bring AI and VR to fans
Musk won’t leave until DOGE mission is complete, White House says
Several outlets have reported President Trump told members of his Cabinet that Musk will soon depart DOGE and return to the private sector.
The White House said on Wednesday that tech billionaire Elon Musk will stay on to complete his mission to slash government spending and downsize the federal workforce, dismissing media reports that he will leave the role soon.
Andrew Tate is back—and he’s getting a hero’s welcome from right-wing podcasters
Despite criminal investigations and abuse allegations, Tate is being embraced by MAGA influencers eager to boost outrage and misogyny for clicks.
You can’t talk about the manosphere without mentioning Andrew Tate. The British-American influencer and former professional kickboxer built his platform by promoting misogynistic ideas—claiming women should be subservient to men, suggesting rape victims should “bear responsibility” for their assaults, and openly describing acts of domestic violence.
Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs could upend global trade
The global economy waits as the White House prepares for a major trade announcement.
The world is bracing for impact as the so-called “Liberation Day” arrives Wednesday—the latest installment of President Trump’s tariff announcements since his return to office in January.
An AI watchdog accused OpenAI of using copyrighted books without permission
A new paper from the AI Disclosures Project claims OpenAI trained GPT-4o on paywalled content from O’Reilly Media—raising fresh concerns about transparency and copyright in AI training data.
An artificial intelligence watchdog is accusing OpenAI of training its default ChatGPT model on copyrighted book content without permission.
TSLA roller-coaster ride: Tesla sees largest-ever drop in vehicle deliveries, but report says Musk could leave DOGE
The EV maker’s first-quarter sales figures were grim, but stock is still up on news that Musk’s days as a controversial Trump advisor could be numbered.
On Wednesday, Tesla reported its largest drop in delivery numbers to date, and a 13% drop in sales since the beginning of the year, in part due to backlash against CEO Elon Musk’s role in the U.S. government, coupled with growing competition in the EV market.
This Passover staple is now hard to find in Canada, and Trump’s tariffs are to blame
Manischewitz kosher wine, made in the U.S., is in low supply in Canada due to Trump’s trade war with Canada.
For Jews in Canada, much like their American counterparts, Manischewitz kosher wine has become a staple of Passover and other religious celebrations.
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