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Stanford Forgoes State Aid to Preserve Legacy Admissions

2025-08-10

Stanford Forgoes State Aid to Preserve Legacy Admissions

Stanford University is opting out of California's Cal Grant program to maintain its legacy admissions policy, prioritizing applicants with alumni or donor connections. This decision comes after California banned legacy preferences in admissions and follows the Supreme Court's ruling against race-conscious admissions. While Stanford claims it will replace the lost state funding, critics argue this move exacerbates inequality in higher education and undermines efforts towards a more meritocratic system.

(www.forbes.com)

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Marvel's Fantastic Four: First Steps Dominates Box Office

2025-07-28

Marvel's Fantastic Four: First Steps Dominates Box Office

Marvel's "Fantastic Four: First Steps" raked in approximately $57 million on its opening day, making it the second-highest opening day of the year and a significant win for Marvel and Disney. This success comes a year after Disney announced a reduction in film and TV output to focus on quality. The film's global box office has already reached $106 million, projecting a weekend total around $125 million, surpassing even the recent "Superman" release. Despite a $200 million budget, positive critical reception (88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 7.6/10 on IMDb) bodes well for profitability. Remarkably, its opening weekend already surpasses the total domestic gross of the 2015 "Fantastic Four" film.

(www.forbes.com)

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Coldplay Kiss Cam Leads to CEO's Resignation

2025-07-20

Coldplay Kiss Cam Leads to CEO's Resignation

A couple's intimate moment on a Coldplay concert's jumbotron went viral, leading to the resignation of Astronomer CEO Andy Byron. Footage of Byron and his company's chief people officer, Kristin Cabot, cuddling sparked a meme frenzy and online investigation. Byron, who is married, resigned after the company launched an inquiry. The incident also inspired a retro-style video game, "Coldplay Canoodlers," quickly created by musician Jonathan Mann using ChatGPT and a novel coding technique called "vibe coding." The speed at which the event unfolded and a game was created highlights the internet's capacity for rapid-fire spectacle.

(www.forbes.com)

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Jack Welch: The Man Who Broke Capitalism?

2025-07-02

Jack Welch: The Man Who Broke Capitalism?

David Gelles' new book, *The Man Who Broke Capitalism*, examines Jack Welch's profound impact on American business during his tenure at General Electric. Welch's relentless pursuit of shareholder value maximization, employing layoffs, outsourcing, offshoring, acquisitions, and buybacks, became a new playbook for American corporations. Gelles argues this shareholder-centric capitalism has led to unprecedented socioeconomic inequality and harmed many companies that adopted it. The book connects Welch's management style to the Boeing 737 Max crisis and rising income inequality. It concludes with a call to rebalance corporate profit distribution, prioritize worker well-being, and create a more equitable economic system.

(www.forbes.com)

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Windows 11 System Restore Points Expire After 60 Days: Microsoft's Upgrade Push Intensifies

2025-06-24

Windows 11 System Restore Points Expire After 60 Days: Microsoft's Upgrade Push Intensifies

Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 11's system restore points automatically delete after 60 days. This shorter lifespan, compared to Windows 10's 90 days, raises questions, especially given Microsoft's aggressive push for users to upgrade. While Microsoft highlights the importance of system restore and provides instructions for creating manual restore points, the change fuels concerns. The article discusses Microsoft's recent campaigns promoting Windows 11 features like the AI-powered Recall, exclusive to Windows 11, further emphasizing the upgrade incentive. The impact on user experience and Microsoft's upgrade strategy are analyzed.

(www.forbes.com)

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Founding Fathers and Mandatory Healthcare: A Historical Surprise

2025-06-09

Founding Fathers and Mandatory Healthcare: A Historical Surprise

This article refutes claims that the US Constitution prohibits mandatory health insurance. It reveals that in 1798, Congress passed a law requiring private sailors to purchase health insurance, creating the nation's first socialized medical program and mandatory healthcare tax. This directly contradicts arguments against the Affordable Care Act, demonstrating that the Founding Fathers, many of whom were involved in drafting the Act, supported mandated healthcare, at least for merchant sailors.

(www.forbes.com)

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The Cybersecurity Industry's Silence on the Chris Krebs Case: A Moral Failing

2025-04-18

The Cybersecurity Industry's Silence on the Chris Krebs Case: A Moral Failing

Former CISA Director Chris Krebs, who affirmed the integrity of the 2020 election, faces retaliation via an executive order aiming to blacklist him. This action raises serious constitutional concerns, violating the First Amendment’s protection of free speech. While a few cybersecurity voices have spoken out, the industry's largely silent response is alarming. The author argues this silence is a moral failure, highlighting the industry's complicity in allowing political power to suppress truth. The article calls for a stronger defense of principles and a rejection of appeasement.

(www.forbes.com)

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CVE Program Faces Funding Cliff, Threatening Global Cybersecurity

2025-04-16

CVE Program Faces Funding Cliff, Threatening Global Cybersecurity

MITRE's CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) program, a cornerstone of global cybersecurity, faces a potential shutdown due to expiring funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The program assigns standardized identifiers to software vulnerabilities, crucial for communication and coordinated responses. A lapse would severely disrupt vulnerability tracking, patch management, and threat intelligence, impacting governments, businesses, and individuals. While historical CVE data will remain on GitHub, the cessation of new vulnerability assignment would cripple the global cybersecurity community's ability to respond to emerging threats. Experts urge immediate government intervention to prevent catastrophic consequences and advocate for stable, long-term funding to ensure the CVE program's continued operation.

(www.forbes.com)

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China's RoboTaxi Boom: Strict Regulations, Rapid Development

2025-04-15

China's RoboTaxi Boom: Strict Regulations, Rapid Development

China's robotaxi industry is booming, but under a strict regulatory regime. Unlike the US focus on Waymo, China boasts four major players: Baidu, Pony.AI, WeRide, and AutoX. A Ride AI conference highlighted the differences in regulation and user experience. Chinese authorities impose multi-stage approvals, from safety driver testing to eventual driverless operation. This contrasts sharply with the more relaxed US approach. Youtuber Sophia Tung's experiences riding various robotaxis revealed Baidu's 6th generation vehicle as the best, nearing Waymo's quality, while others lagged. While individual experiences offer limited insight, China's robotaxi progress is undeniable.

(www.forbes.com)

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Tesla Used Car Prices Plummet Amidst Growing Competition

2025-03-10

Tesla Used Car Prices Plummet Amidst Growing Competition

The used car market is booming! Driven by historically high new car prices, consumers are flocking to the pre-owned market for better deals. Used Tesla Model Ys, in particular, have seen prices drop over $6,000 in the past year, with some low-mileage models available for under $30,000. Used Model 3s are even cheaper, with some high-mileage options dipping below $15,000. This trend is linked to the launch of new Tesla models, increased competition, and shifting consumer search preferences. A surge in rival EV manufacturers is giving consumers more choices, challenging Tesla's market dominance.

(www.forbes.com)

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Google's SafetyCore Sparks Privacy Concerns After Secret Installation

2025-03-05

Google's SafetyCore Sparks Privacy Concerns After Secret Installation

Google's secret installation of the SafetyCore app on Android devices, designed to scan images for sensitive content, has raised significant privacy concerns. While Google assures users that all processing happens locally and no data is uploaded, the lack of transparency and pre-installation without consent have led to accusations of spyware. This mirrors a similar incident with Apple, highlighting the industry's ongoing struggle with user privacy and the need for greater transparency regarding data handling practices. The incident underscores the importance of user consent and control over their personal data.

(www.forbes.com)

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Bungie's Content Vault: A Digital Black Hole?

2025-03-02

Bungie's Content Vault: A Digital Black Hole?

In a bizarre twist in a copyright lawsuit, Bungie is unable to provide the court with evidence of early Destiny 2 content, including the Red War campaign, due to its “content vault” system. This reveals the vault isn't simply storage; it functions more as a content shredder, inaccessible even to Bungie itself. This explains the scarcity of returning original Destiny 2 content, while remakes of Destiny 1 content are more common. Unless significant effort is made, the content within the vault is likely lost forever.

(www.forbes.com)

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Gmail Ditches SMS Authentication for QR Codes

2025-02-24

Gmail Ditches SMS Authentication for QR Codes

In a significant security upgrade, Gmail is phasing out SMS-based authentication in favor of QR code verification. Citing vulnerabilities to phishing and abuse, Google aims to bolster user security by eliminating the risks associated with SMS codes. The new system, rolling out in the coming months, will require users to scan a QR code with their phone's camera instead of entering a text message code. This change aims to curb spam, malware distribution, and other forms of account compromise.

(www.forbes.com)

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Musk's DOGE Agency Faces Racism Scandal and Data Security Concerns

2025-02-07

Musk's DOGE Agency Faces Racism Scandal and Data Security Concerns

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is embroiled in controversy over allegations of racism and unauthorized access to sensitive government data. A key employee with access to the Treasury Department's payment system resigned following the surfacing of racist social media posts. While DOGE claims its mission is to improve government efficiency, its actions have sparked outrage from Democrats and unions who argue its access to Treasury and Office of Personnel Management data poses significant security risks and conflicts of interest. Court intervention has limited DOGE's access, but the controversy continues, raising serious questions about the legality and transparency of its operations.

(www.forbes.com)

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Quiet Quitting: A Symptom of Workplace Imbalance

2025-01-26

Quiet Quitting: A Symptom of Workplace Imbalance

The recent surge in 'quiet quitting' and 'soft quitting' isn't about laziness; it's a response to unfair compensation, excessive workloads, and a lack of work-life balance. Employees aren't necessarily uncaring, but seek alignment between work and personal well-being. The article argues that businesses must address employee needs through fair pay, flexible arrangements, and meaningful work to avoid massive economic losses from disengagement. Fostering a culture of curiosity and collaboration is key to creating a more effective and engaging workplace.

(www.forbes.com)

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JPMorgan's Return-to-Office Mandate: 300,000+ Employees Called Back

2025-01-12

JPMorgan's Return-to-Office Mandate: 300,000+ Employees Called Back

JPMorgan Chase, America's largest bank, is reportedly ending remote work for over 300,000 employees, mandating a five-day-a-week return to the office. CEO Jamie Dimon's strong advocacy for in-person collaboration is driving this decision, prioritizing innovation and teamwork. This move reflects a broader trend among large corporations shifting away from remote work, sparking debate about workplace flexibility and impacting numerous employees.

(www.forbes.com)

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Microsoft to Delete Passwords for 1 Billion Users, Promoting Passkeys

2024-12-17

Microsoft to Delete Passwords for 1 Billion Users, Promoting Passkeys

In response to a surge in cyberattacks, Microsoft announced plans to delete passwords for a billion users and aggressively promote the more secure passkeys. With password attacks nearly doubling year-over-year, Microsoft blocks 7,000 attacks per second. Passkeys, leveraging biometrics or PINs, offer superior security and convenience compared to traditional passwords. Microsoft is actively pushing users towards passkey adoption, aiming for a passwordless and more secure future.

(www.forbes.com)

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