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Dilbert Creator Scott Adams Reveals Terminal Prostate Cancer Diagnosis

2025-05-19

Scott Adams, creator of the iconic comic strip "Dilbert," announced on his Rumble show that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, the same type of cancer President Biden is battling. Adams, 67, stated he expects to die this summer. While localized prostate cancer is curable, his advanced stage is not. Despite his own grim prognosis, Adams expressed sympathy for President Biden and his family.

YouTube: The New King of All Media, Valued at $550 Billion

2025-04-01

MoffettNathanson predicts YouTube will become the new king of media. Generating an estimated $54.2 billion in revenue in 2024, second only to Disney, YouTube is projected to surpass Disney in 2025, leading in both engagement and revenue. Leveraging its massive user base and diverse offerings (YouTube TV, YouTube Music & Premium), YouTube's operating income is projected to reach $13.8 billion by 2027, with an 18% operating margin. Analysts highlight significant upside potential in monetization, particularly in advertising and subscriptions.

WaPo Cartoonist Quits After Bezos-Trump Satire Killed

2025-01-04

Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post cartoonist Ann Telnaes resigned after her satirical cartoon criticizing Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and other tech giants for currying favor with President-elect Trump was killed by the paper. The cartoon depicted Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, Sam Altman, and others bowing to Trump. Telnaes cited Bezos' handling of the Post, including its unprecedented decision not to endorse a presidential candidate in 2024, as undermining the free press. She stated that her role is to hold power accountable, and her inability to do so led to her resignation.