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Zohran Mamdani Criticized for ‘Staged’ Hanukkah Clip with Actor Mandy Patinkin
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s Hanukkah video featuring radical leftist actor Mandy Patinkin and his family sparked backlash online, with critics slamming the appearance as a “staged performance” and accusing the Democratic Socialist of cynically co-opting the holiday for political cover amid deep concerns over his antisemitic rhetoric and anti-Israel record. In a post shared to social […]
Film Threat Schools Judd Apatow on Comedy
They don’t bestow royal titles in Hollywood, but Judd Apatow once reigned as the King of Film Comedy. His producing credits alone merit the title: “Anchorman” “Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping” “Step Brothers” “Superbad” “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” Directing? That’s just as strong: “The 40-Year-Old Virgin” “Knocked Up” “This Is 40” “Trainwreck” The king can’t seem […]
Why A.I. Falls Short Without Cultural Context
The era of A.I.-driven branding still belongs to leaders who pair data with cultural fluency, local autonomy and real presence in the markets they serve. Unsplash+ A.I. has upended the playbook for modern brands, promising to flatten geography, automate insight and make physical presence obsolete. But here’s the dangerous paradox: local, cultural understanding isn’t less […]
Walz tells Minnesotans to cool it with violence
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz urged his state’s residents to tone it down as violent protests have erupted in the wake of Wednesday’s ICE-involved shooting, saying that sort of chaos could be used by President Trump to justify more vigorous federal intervention. Mr. Walz, a Democrat, took particular umbrage at the anger aimed at state and […]
Studs CEO Anna Harman on the Future of Jewelry and Piercing
As legacy retailers struggle, Studs’ Anna Harman breaks down what today’s piercing customer actually wants, and why. Photo by Tory Williams/Courtesy of Studs This Q&A is part of Observer’s Expert Insights series, where industry leaders, innovators and strategists distill years of experience into direct, practical takeaways and deliver clarity on the issues shaping their industries. As legacy […]
Suspect identified in shooting of 11-year-old girl
ANTIOCH – A suspect has been identified in the shooting of an 11-year-old girl earlier this week in Antioch, police said. Ryan Hardy, 23, should be considered armed and dangerous, Antioch police Lt. William Whitaker said in a news release. “Members of the public are advised not to confront him,” Whitaker said. “Anyone who sees […]
Digital Sovereignty: The New Geopolitics of Power
The race for digital autonomy is redefining how nations secure power, resilience and influence. Unsplash+ For decades, the unspoken global economic agreement shaped how the world worked: physical resources were bounded by borders, while the digital world remained largely borderless. We shipped crude oil across oceans in tankers, but let data travel freely through fibre […]
Actor Bryan Cranston’s Latest Attack on Trump Reveals the Democrats Are Losing the Messaging War
On Wednesday’s “Alex Marlow Show,” host and Breitbart Editor-in-Chief talked about comments by Bryan Cranston about Trump. Marlow stated, “The left has no messaging for this stuff, when he sets an agenda, executes on it efficiently, then I feel like he can’t lose.” “The Alex Marlow Show,” hosted by Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow, is a […]
SoftBank CEO ‘Crying’ Over Nvidia Sale While Pursuing Big A.I. Deals
Masayoshi Son says selling Nvidia shares was a painful move made only to fuel SoftBank’s escalating A.I. ambitions. KAZUHIRO NOGI/AFP via Getty Images Last month, SoftBank sold $5.8 billion worth of Nvidia shares, and CEO Masayoshi Son now says he’s “crying” over the decision. “I don’t want to sell a single share,” he said at […]
Clare McAndrew On Collectors, Confidence and Market Change
The founder of Arts Economics discusses how globalization, new wealth demographics and online sales are reshaping the balance of power in the art world. Paul McCarthy, Courtesy of Arts Economics Clare McAndrew, featured on this year’s Art Power Index, has done what many thought impossible: she quantified the art market. As the founder of Arts […]