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The term "grindslop" was coined for performative social media posts that document hard work, often originating in Silicon Valley. This phenomenon is criticized by observers like Martin Tobias who noted that a lack of capital structure (cap table) negates claims of exhaustion. Will Manidis wrote that for some companies, the documentation and performance of suffering become the product itself.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has entered a social media era on X to explain the AI ecosystem using a 'teacher persona.' Experts noted that this communication strategy helps build trust and makes cases for ideas, such as open AI models, that benefit Nvidia's core business interests. His activity reinforces his status in the global AI trade.

Jon Ossoff drew attention at a Midtown Atlanta rally by calling out a little-known aide to President Donald Trump during a prepared speech criticizing Trump over the war in Iran. The comment went viral and faced swift backlash from Republicans. Despite his bold public persona, sources indicate Ossoff is meticulous and hands-on with all aspects of his campaign messaging.

Y Combinator cofounder Paul Graham advises founders that balancing work and family is a problem worth solving because one cannot get those years back. He noted that managing this challenge is a common question from founders of established YC companies. Graham also discussed how parenthood may affect ambition, questioning whether it must diminish drive.

Harmony confirmed an exploit involving unauthorized minting of 4 billion ONE tokens. This information was originally reported by X user Juiceberg, who stated that an attacker had minted four billion ONE tokens without authorization.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon survived a leadership confidence vote among National Party lawmakers in Wellington less than three months before an election scheduled for Nov. 7. The two votes since April followed recent public remarks by Luxon, such as comments about business leaders having a "parent-child mentality." After the vote, Luxon stated that his caucus was united and determined to win.

A user received a confirmation code for X or Twitter related to a phone number not connected to their account. Later, they also received multiple Facebook emails containing confirmation codes—eight times within 15 minutes—which the user stated they did not request or use. The user has changed passwords but remains worried about potential security breaches.

Rep. Marcy Kaptur announced that she will undergo physical rehabilitation after being injured in what first responders described as a hit-and-run crash. The accident occurred in Toledo, Ohio.

AI is reshaping software engineering job requirements, with companies now prioritizing judgment and AI literacy over traditional coding skills. Employers use platforms like GitHub and X to evaluate candidates and increasingly allow AI tools during interviews. A 2025 report notes 74% of developers struggle to find jobs despite rising hiring rates.

French prosecutors are investigating Paraguay senator Celeste Amarilla for racist remarks against Kylian Mbappé after a World Cup match. Amarilla posted offensive comments on X targeting Mbappé's origins and appearance, prompting a complaint from the French Football Federation. The Paraguayan government condemned her remarks, which do not reflect the country's values, while French officials supported Mbappé.

Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla faced backlash after making racist remarks against French soccer player Kylian Mbappé, calling him a 'brute' and questioning his French identity. French officials, including Sports Minister Marina Ferrari and Paris Mayor Emmanuel Grégoire, condemned the comments, with Mbappé himself calling Amarilla 'despicable.' The French Football Federation announced plans to file a criminal complaint over the abuse.

AI coding startups like Cognition, Base44, Cursor, and Replit use unconventional recruiting methods such as scouting X and GitHub for talent, multi-day work trials, and AI-assisted interviews. Executives at these companies actively engage in personalized outreach to attract top engineers, bypassing traditional résumé-based hiring.

The article discusses family members who have been investing in Iraqi dinar for over 20 years, following figures like Tony Renfrow and his brother Ray, who promote the scam through calls and promises of revaluation. A simple search reveals Renfrow is a convicted felon for fraud, highlighting the scam's impact on older individuals wasting their savings.

A UK government department, the attorney general's office, is reportedly quitting X. Richard Hermer, the UK attorney general, informed his staff of the decision, as reported by The Guardian and The Observer.

A Discord group offering trading alerts and market analysis is accused of fraudulent practices, including copying trades from other groups, requesting multiple loans, and prematurely renewing memberships before expelling members. The group, named impactfultrader, operates on X and Stock platforms, with users reporting similar experiences of exploitation.

Outgoing Rep. Nancy Mace vowed to be 'more of a menace than ever' as her term ends, responding to comedian Rob Schneider's praise on social platform X. Mace referenced Schneider's role as Deuce Bigalow in a humorous reply to his comment.

Canada's privacy commissioner found Grok's AI image generation tool violated privacy law by creating sexual deepfakes without adequate safeguards, leading to potential privacy harms. The investigation examined the proliferation of such deepfakes on X.

Governor Sanwo-Olu announced Hamzat and Sonayon-James as the APC's Lagos governorship candidates for 2027, stating they are capable of continuing the state's development agenda after his tenure ends.

Violent crimes like the murders of Henry Nowak in Southampton and Stephen Ogilvie in Belfast have been exploited by the far-right, raising concerns about safety in shared spaces. The article also highlights US strikes in Iran, UK political dynamics involving Keir Starmer and Andy Burnham, Elon Musk’s X’s inaction on violent posts in Northern Ireland, and record Antarctic temperatures.

Rightwing MPs have increased their use of Musk’s X, while Labour and Liberal Democrat politicians predominantly shifted to the alternative platform Bluesky, according to a report.

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman defended the decision to use an all-male crew for the Artemis III mission, acknowledging public reactions ranging from disappointment to outrage. He cited his own experience in space as part of his rationale.

OpenAI's threat intelligence team identified two likely Chinese-origin influence operations using ChatGPT to generate content criticizing U.S. data centers and tariffs, with both clusters employing VPNs and posing as Americans on social media. The campaigns, rated low on engagement impact, aimed to amplify existing debates without creating new ones.

OpenAI identified a suspected China-linked influence operation using ChatGPT to generate negative sentiment toward US data centers. The campaign, termed 'Data Center Bandwagon,' was small-scale and failed to gain significant online traction, according to the company.

Masoud Pezeshkian, Iranian President, states that Iran will remain steadfast against threats from Donald Trump, including attacks on infrastructure such as transportation, electricity, and water industries. He claims these threats reflect desperation rather than strength and asserts Iran's resilience through unity and expertise.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro, who severed relations with Israel in 2024, faced criticism for using 'Heil Hitler' on X. He defended the phrase as a response to 'fascist phrases' in an op-ed supporting Abelardo de la Espriella, a right-wing candidate. Petro endorsed Iván Cepeda, a left-wing candidate, for the June 21 runoff election.

Michael Saylor engaged in a public exchange on X regarding claims that Strategy's recent share sale was dilutive. The discussion centers on whether the transaction negatively impacted existing shareholders.

Race riots erupted in Belfast following the arrest of a Sudanese asylum seeker charged with attempted murder. Far-right figures Elon Musk and Tommy Robinson incited protests, leading to masked rioters targeting ethnic minority residents by torching homes, vehicles, and a supermarket. Checkpoints were established to expel non-white individuals, with families rescued from burning buildings.

The British Labour Party condemned Elon Musk for allegedly inciting tensions online ahead of Belfast riots, which followed a knife attack and subsequent arson. Musk shared a far-right activist's post encouraging protests, prompting Labour officials to accuse him of exploiting the situation for political gain.

Netanyahu will seek re-election, his Likud Party announced after Trump expressed doubts. The election must be held by October.

A 30-year-old man is set to appear in court for a Belfast knife attack. SDLP leader described related rioting as a 'race-based pogrom'. Anna Turley criticized Elon Musk for attempting to stir unrest.

A Chinese activist in the UK, Apple Peiqing Ni, was targeted with abusive deepfake posts on X, which claimed she was a promiscuous drug addict. The platform informed her the abuse did not violate its rules, despite UK police advising her to report it.

A Chinese activist in the UK, Apple Peiqing Ni, was targeted by deepfake posts on X depicting her as a promiscuous drug addict. X informed her the content did not violate platform rules, despite UK police advising her to report the abuse to the US-based platform.

Singapore has banned anti-Indian social media posts from a China-based platform, with analysts warning that foreign actors are exploiting racial tensions in the city-state. The Ministry of Home Affairs ordered YouTube, Facebook, and X to block 14 posts deemed to threaten Singapore’s multiracial society.

Iran urges foreign forces near its territory to leave, citing risks of human error, accidents, or crossfire. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi made the statement on X, following US President Donald Trump's claim that Iran is responsible for downing a US Apache helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz.

The NDC crisis in Kano State continues as the party states it has no list of candidates yet. Mr Director responded to the crisis via a statement shared on X.

The Kennedy Center removed references to President Trump from its website and YouTube page, excluding his name from formal invitations to the annual honors ceremony. His name remains on the venue’s Instagram, Facebook, and X accounts. The move follows a court ruling.

Dez Bryant mocked New York Knicks fans for blaming President Trump for the team's Game 3 loss to the Spurs. The Knicks lost 115-111 with 13 turnovers and 45% shooting, while the Spurs had 8 turnovers and 46% shooting. Knicks coach Mike Brown criticized the foul disparity, noting the Spurs had 32 free throws compared to the Knicks' 22.

Bank of England warns public about AI-generated scams after deepfake videos of its governor Andrew Bailey and Nigel Farage in a Question Time clash spread online. Andrew Bailey urged vigilance and reporting of such content.

In-N-Out Burger opens a new flagship restaurant on the Las Vegas Strip, marking a significant expansion for the Southern California-based chain. The company announced the opening on X, stating it is a major milestone.

A gambling giant is forcing paid influencers to delete posts about the LA mayor race amid claims of election interference. The controversy began after right-wing influencers posted messages on X.