JANUARY 23, 2025

Full News Archive

• Headline: Trump's Pardon of Silk Road Kingpin. Impact: The pardon of Ulbricht opened a Pandora's box of crypto-enthusiasts thinking they could now lobby for any felon they fancy. Watch out, future presidents, as the next wave of 'influencers' might just be ex-cons with a Twitter account!. Fact: Did you know that Ulbricht's Silk Road was essentially the eBay of illegal goods? Talk about a marketplace with a truly 'dark' side!.
• Headline: DeepSeek's Challenge to Silicon Valley A.I.. Impact: DeepSeek's rise could lead to an AI arms race where tech companies start using their chatbots to negotiate peace treaties, or more likely, decide who gets the last slice of pizza in the breakroom.. Fact: Fun fact: If you add enough chips to a computer, it can solve world hunger! Or at least that's what Silicon Valley wants you to believe..
• Headline: Hamas Controls Gaza After Prolonged Conflict. Impact: Hamas's control in Gaza might inspire future leaders to think that the best way to secure power is to just hold on tighter than a toddler refusing to let go of their favorite toy.. Fact: Did you know that the Gaza Strip is only about 25 miles long? That's shorter than a road trip to your local grocery store—yet somehow, it manages to be a hotbed of conflict!.
• Headline: Trump’s D.E.I. Order Creates ‘Fear and Confusion’ Among Corporate Leaders. Impact: Trump's D.E.I. order may have sparked a corporate game of musical chairs where everyone is suddenly terrified of being the last one standing without a diversity policy.. Fact: Did you know that 'diversity' was once considered just the number of different types of coffee in the break room? Now, it’s a full-time job description!.
• Headline: Inside the Plan to Receive Thousands of Mexicans Deported From the U.S.. Impact: The 'Mexico Embraces You' plan could inadvertently lead to a reality show where deportees compete to see who can adapt to life back home the fastest. Spoiler: it’s not as glamorous as it sounds.. Fact: Fun fact: 'Mexico Embraces You' sounds like a warm hug, but in reality, it’s more like a polite handshake—awkward and slightly uncomfortable!.