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Michael Burry, known for his 'Big Short' housing bubble bet, criticized President Donald Trump after Trump mocked short sellers at a White House event. Burry argued Trump lacks understanding of his investment strategies but has effectively enriched himself and allies, referencing Trump's reported $2 billion earnings. Burry also discussed the risks and strategies of short selling in his Substack posts.

The article discusses the challenges faced by a Martian farmer, highlighting the difficulties of sustaining agriculture on Mars. It explores the technical and environmental obstacles unique to extraterrestrial farming.

China’s AI stocks surged 65% in the first half of 2026, driven by improving earnings momentum. However, concerns over a potential bubble and bearish positioning by US investors have started to negatively impact market sentiment.

Steve Sack publishes an editorial cartoon on U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer’s recent comments about Somali immigrants via MinnPost. The cartoon is part of Sack’s regular contributions to the platform.

Michigan Court of Appeals Judge Mark Boonstra has not reported income from book sales or his Substack account on mandatory financial disclosure forms. Boonstra argues the forms do not require reporting such income, claiming it does not constitute 'compensation for services,' but a legal expert disputes this interpretation.

Pete Buttigieg and his husband were temporarily separated from their children after a false anonymous report to Children’s Protective Services alleged he admitted to violent crimes at a conference he did not attend. Investigations confirmed the report was false, and Buttigieg described the 24-hour separation as one of the darkest experiences of his life, calling it a politically motivated 'swatting' incident.

Pete Buttigieg was targeted by a 'false report' involving his 4-year-old twins. He detailed the incident in a Substack post.

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was separated from his 4-year-old twin children after an anonymous caller reported false accusations to Child Protective Services, which he described as a 'politically motivated hoax' in a Substack post.

The article discusses AI-generated children's books with a 'body horror' theme, highlighting concerns about their content and implications. It references the article's Substack URL and Hacker News comments, noting 79 points and 17 discussions.

Steve Sack resumes publishing editorial cartoons on MinnPost each Thursday, including one featuring Elon Musk and SpaceX. Readers can follow his work on Substack.

A panel at the Odd Lots New York live show on May 28 featured Substack creators James van Geelen, Sam Ro, and Jasmine Sun discussing how journalists and analysts are navigating the impact of AI on markets and media. The conversation focused on the challenges of covering AI's pervasive influence in a highly dynamic environment.

Steve Sack is drawing again and publishes an editorial cartoon featuring President Donald Trump and his problematic Reflecting Pool project on MinnPost each Thursday. The article mentions a feature story by Eric Ringham and a Substack follow for Sack.

A Howard University professor and author blamed Austin Metcalf’s father for the teen athlete’s murder in a Substack post, accusing the father of failing to teach his son that 'black children have boundaries.'

A Howard University professor criticized the father of slain Texas teen Austin Metcalf, blaming his parenting for the murder committed by Karmelo Anthony. The case has sparked debates about race and community dynamics, with Anthony sentenced to 35 years in prison for stabbing Metcalf during a high school track event.

Steve Sack publishes an editorial cartoon featuring a sleeping President Donald Trump on MinnPost each Thursday. The article mentions a feature story about Sack's cartooning by Eric Ringham and references Sack's Substack.

Caroline Chambers, Substack's top cooking creator, uses Instagram video content and tools like Manychat to drive subscriptions for her 7-figure business. By directing Instagram comments to Substack recipe links and leveraging livestreams, she has grown to over 568,000 subscribers. Her strategy reflects a broader trend of Substack creators integrating video and social media for growth.

Zeteo, a Substack-based media company founded by Mehdi Hassan, is expanding to the UK with Zeteo UK, hiring new staff and contributors. The outlet reports 650,000 Substack subscribers and 2 million YouTube subscribers.

E. Jean Carroll, a writer who accused President Trump of sexual assault, responded to a reported Department of Justice (DOJ) probe by denying she committed perjury. She made the statement on her Substack platform.

Substack has launched a new feature called Reply Rules, which allows creators to manage audience responses. The feature is available for all English-language publications.

The article 'Please Use AI' published on Substack encourages the adoption of artificial intelligence. It has received 78 points and 7 comments on Hacker News, indicating engagement with the topic.

The article 'Don't Subscribe So Casually' from Substack warns against impulsive subscription habits, emphasizing the risks of overspending on digital content platforms. It has gained traction on Hacker News, with 45 points and 37 comments.

Amazon's supply chain services indicate the company's strategic expansion into new areas, with a focus on optimizing logistics and delivery. The article discusses Amazon's past attempts at similar endeavors and their implications. This development may significantly impact the e-commerce landscape.

The article discusses ten signs of fascism and claims that America exhibits all of them. The article is hosted on Substack and has garnered comments on YCombinator. It has received 31 points and 7 comments.

The article discusses a nicer voltmeter clock, with an article and comments available on Substack and Hacker News. The post has 11 points and 0 comments.

The article discusses the architectural breakdown of EVM events, transaction receipts, and RPC log filtering, highlighting their gas efficiency and structural separation from contract storage. It also touches on the challenge of securely proving event emission to a downstream L1 contract without relying on a trusted centralized indexer. The article provides a detailed explanation of event logs and their interaction with RPC nodes.

An article on Nate Glubish's Substack discusses a cost estimate of $54 million, which was rejected. The article has 24 points and 7 comments on YCombinator. The discussion is centered around the cost estimate and the decision to reject it.

Substack is losing writers to rival platforms due to its pricing model and increased focus on social features. The Ankler, one of Substack's most popular publications, recently left the platform. This talent drain is not only driven by Substack's stance on hate speech, but also by its business model.

Insider traders are allegedly profiting from oil futures at the expense of others, with an article discussing the issue on Substack and comments on Y Combinator. The article has garnered 50 points and 34 comments. The topic is related to unfair market practices.

Apple is enforcing an old App Store rule against a new kind of software, sparking discussion with 24 points and 4 comments. The article is available on Substack and commented on by users on Y Combinator. This enforcement may impact various developers and software companies.

Google has a secret reference desk for customizing searches. The tool allows users to customize their search results. It is available through a specific URL.

The article explores legal and ethical questions surrounding the ownership of code generated by Anthropic's AI model, Claude. It highlights debates about intellectual property rights for AI-created work and the implications for developers and companies.

The article discusses Jordi Visser's claim that Bitcoin will succeed against inflation and AI disruption, while a Reddit user questions if Bitcoin's recent performance relative to high beta software stocks indicates its potential as an inflation hedge. The user acknowledges uncertainty about Bitcoin's role in countering inflation.

The article discusses the risk of cardiac arrest from sudden cold water immersion, citing scientific research. It highlights how cold shock can trigger life-threatening heart rhythms, particularly in vulnerable individuals.

A senior engineer shares informal lessons learned through a personal Substack post, likely reflecting on technical and professional experiences. The article has gained moderate engagement on Hacker News with 10 points and 5 comments.

A user built a crypto-paywall Substack platform in a week for $45 without coding experience, demonstrating a low-cost, accessible method for implementing cryptocurrency-based content monetization.

The article argues that the MAGA movement is undermining U.S. scientific institutions and challenging scientific consensus, particularly in areas like climate change and public health. It highlights the political influence of MAGA in shaping science policy and eroding trust in expert research.

The author is spending three months coding manually, avoiding modern tools and frameworks, to explore the benefits of traditional programming methods. The article, hosted on Substack, has gained moderate traction on Hacker News with 41 points and 31 comments.

The article discusses the history of the Direct Win32 API, the design of non-rectangular (weird-shaped) windows in older Windows versions, and the reasons they became obsolete. It explores technical and design factors leading to their decline in modern operating systems.

The article discusses 'Claude Mythos: The System Card,' analyzing Claude's system architecture and capabilities. It references discussions on Hacker News with 7 points and 1 comment.

The article explains the low-level execution mechanics of calldata in the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), detailing steps like raw byte handling, function dispatching via a 4-byte check, ABI decoding, payable checks, and memory vs. calldata execution. It highlights gas savings from EIP-2028 and how calldata avoids memory expansion costs.