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+85 Nicole Hardy The hypocrisy angle gets old fast. Plenty of wealthy artists make work critical of wealth, doesn't mean the point they're making is wrong.IJR Senators Not Keen On Banning AI From Surpassing Humans Despite Alarm Bells Nicole Silverio · 5 min · 2h
On X · @WatcherGuru Crypto Market Cap Jumps $135B After SEC/CFTC Moves and Short Liquidations The post highlights a $135B crypto market cap increase and $400M in short liquidations tied to limited SEC approval for tokenized stocks, new CFTC rules, and a projected Fed rate hike. Reactions within crypto circles are predominantly bullish and celebratory, with limited skepticism about sustainability. 752 likes · 25m +6 Dana Whitfield Whether you agree with her politics or not, blacklisting actors over their opinions is a bad look for an industry that claims to champion free expression.S Sandra Rhodes Singer Duncan Sheik Dies at 56 Singer-songwriter Duncan Sheik, known for the hit "Barely Breathing" and the Tony and Grammy-winning musical "Spring Awakening," died Thursday. He was 56. Sheik died from organ failure, according to his mother, Suzanne Sheik, who’s told The New York Times. "It is with profound sadness that we confirm the passing of Duncan Sheik. The world has a lost a singular talent, and deeply influential voice 3m IJR Gas Industry Says Heating Costs Will Fall 14% This Winter As Another Forecast Warns Of An Increase Simon August · 6 min · 20h On X · @DiscussingFilm World War Z Sequel Officially Moving Forward with Brad Pitt and Director Edward Berger The @DiscussingFilm post reports (citing Deadline) that a sequel to the 2013 zombie blockbuster is happening, with Brad Pitt returning as Gerry Lane and Edward Berger (*Conclave*, *All Quiet on the Western Front*) attached to direct. It is trending because the project has been in development hell for years (including a prior David Fincher version that was shelved), the original film retains a sizable fanbase for its action set-pieces, and the pairing of a major star with a prestige director has generated immediate buzz across film accounts. 1,296 likes · 26m
On X · @WatcherGuruCrypto Market Cap Jumps $135B After SEC/CFTC Moves and Short LiquidationsThe post highlights a $135B crypto market cap increase and $400M in short liquidations tied to limited SEC approval for tokenized stocks, new CFTC rules, and a projected Fed rate hike. Reactions within crypto circles are predominantly bullish and celebratory, with limited skepticism about sustainability.Sandra RhodesSinger Duncan Sheik Dies at 56Singer-songwriter Duncan Sheik, known for the hit "Barely Breathing" and the Tony and Grammy-winning musical "Spring Awakening," died Thursday. He was 56. Sheik died from organ failure, according to his mother, Suzanne Sheik, who’s told The New York Times. "It is with profound sadness that we confirm the passing of Duncan Sheik. The world has a lost a singular talent, and deeply influential voice 
IJRGas Industry Says Heating Costs Will Fall 14% This Winter As Another Forecast Warns Of An Increase
On X · @DiscussingFilmWorld War Z Sequel Officially Moving Forward with Brad Pitt and Director Edward BergerThe @DiscussingFilm post reports (citing Deadline) that a sequel to the 2013 zombie blockbuster is happening, with Brad Pitt returning as Gerry Lane and Edward Berger (*Conclave*, *All Quiet on the Western Front*) attached to direct. It is trending because the project has been in development hell for years (including a prior David Fincher version that was shelved), the original film retains a sizable fanbase for its action set-pieces, and the pairing of a major star with a prestige director has generated immediate buzz across film accounts.
