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Karoline Leavitt stepped down as White House press secretary to focus on her family, and her resignation post on X was labeled as "made with AI." This disclosure highlights broader industry efforts by companies like YouTube, Substack, Pinterest, and Anthropic to implement watermarking and tools intended to identify AI-generated or manipulated content.

Michael Burry warns of a potential major market peak and a crash similar to 1987 in a Substack post. He suggests the current market might be approaching a significant top with a possible severe decline.

A UK user received hundreds of Substack verification code emails simultaneously, followed by unauthorized purchases on RAguide and Amazon Prime Video, and unexplained bank payments. The user froze their card and suspects a potential scam linked to their Apple Keychain.

Ken Martin, chair of the Democratic National Committee, faces growing calls for his resignation due to leadership challenges, lackluster fundraising, and confrontational behavior. Despite internal criticism and public pressure, the DNC shows no immediate plans to replace him before the November midterms, with some supporters defending his commitment to the party's goals.

Ken Martin, chair of the Democratic National Committee, faces growing calls for his resignation due to leadership challenges, fundraising issues, and internal distrust. Despite criticism from state leaders and committee members, no immediate replacement is planned before the November midterms. Supporters like Colorado’s Shad Murib defend Martin, while critics such as Shannon Watts highlight communication failures with donors.

Publishers are experiencing significant declines in Google Search traffic as AI-generated answers replace direct links to websites. Small publishers lost 60% of referrals over two years, while Substack partners with AI-detection software Pangram to combat AI-generated content on platforms like LinkedIn. The article highlights the shift toward optimizing content for AI language models (GEO) and adapting to a post-open-web distribution model.

Patreon increased its return-to-office (RTO) requirement from two to three days a week for staff in New York City, San Francisco, and Porto, Portugal, following a 20% workforce reduction. The company cited the need for stronger team connections and increased agility amid rising competition in its creator-subscription business.

Steve Sack publishes an editorial cartoon on voter roll purging and voter suppression on MinnPost each Thursday. The article references his work and a link to follow him on Substack.

Innovation theorist John Nosta warns that AI risks eliminating outlier thinking responsible for major breakthroughs by prioritizing consensus over originality. He argues AI systems trained on recursive data may homogenize ideas, pushing unconventional thinkers like Einstein, Newton, and Picasso toward the middle of a bell curve. However, the article notes mixed evidence, with some suggesting AI could enhance creativity when used as a tool rather than a replacement.

Patreon is laying off 20% of its staff, citing cost-cutting and adapting to market changes, including AI. CEO Jack Conte emphasized the need to remain a stable platform for creators while restructuring the organization. The company faces competition from platforms like Substack and YouTube's membership tiers.

Steve Sack resumes publishing editorial cartoons on topics like CDC cutbacks and cyclospora on MinnPost each Thursday. His work is also available on Substack.

Social platforms like YouTube and TikTok are updating guidelines to address AI-generated content, prioritizing original storytelling over mass-produced spam. YouTube aims to demonetize repetitive AI content, while TikTok requires labeling and uses watermarks for AI-generated videos.

Steve Sack publishes an editorial cartoon on Trump and Iran via MinnPost each Thursday. The article references another of his cartoons addressing the Iran war. Sack's work is also available on Substack.

E. Jean Carroll received over $5.6 million from an escrow account following a 2023 jury verdict in her sexual abuse and defamation lawsuit against Donald Trump. Trump's lawyers continue to appeal the decision, and the U.S. Supreme Court allowed the payment to proceed.

E. Jean Carroll received over $5.6 million from a jury verdict against Donald Trump in a sexual abuse and defamation case. Trump's lawyers are appealing the decision, which was allowed to stand by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Tech investor Gavin Baker praised Michael Burry's Substack for its bearish critiques of AI spending by Big Tech. Baker, managing partner at Atreides Management, acknowledged Burry's skepticism about AI-driven capital expenditures but argued the market is not currently in a bubble. He cited historical tech bubbles and constraints like energy and microchip production as factors preventing an AI bubble.

An Idaho state employee was identified as the poster behind large Substack and X.com accounts that often use Nazi imagery and amplify far-right organizations.

Jeremy Faust, a Boston-based doctor at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, runs a Substack newsletter called Inside Medicine with nearly 85,000 subscribers. He recently reported on the MV Hondius cruise ship incident, revealing that 26 passengers who disembarked earlier than previously disclosed may have risked spreading hantavirus to the United States.

A study by AI detection platform Pangram found that 25% of longform social media posts (over 250 words) across LinkedIn, X, Medium, Substack, and Reddit are fully AI-generated. LinkedIn leads with 41% AI-written longform content, while X has 25% fully AI-authored posts and 23.2% with AI assistance.

Steve Sack publishes an editorial cartoon on MinnPost about the Democrats and Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner. The article mentions Sack's work is featured weekly and directs readers to his Substack for more content.

A Maine brewery owner announced his candidacy to replace Senate candidate Graham Platner amid rape accusations. Dan Kleban, owner of Maine Beer Company, expressed interest in the nomination via a Substack post.

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.