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The Sunday Morning Movie Proudly Presents: Faust (1994) Run Time: 1H 32M Plus Bonuses! | naked capitalism
Greetings gentle readers and welcome to another installment of the Sunday Morning Movie. Today it’s more Svankmajer goodness: Faust: and next week’s movie, Fire and Ice: Reviews of Faust: BFI says: Faust is Jan Švankmaje...
Meta's Muse Is Better at Surveilling Than Helping Me
The Muse app continues Meta’s trend of opting users into data collection for AI training. It also nudges you to share your bank account, email, and passport information.
Poland’s Ruling Liberals Appear To Be Plotting A Major Escalation Against Russia | naked capitalism
Warsaw needs to justify the 4.8 percent of GDP being spent on war racket, but how far do some Cold War warriors want to go?
Meet the Academics Trying to Stop You From Having Sex in Robotaxis
“You know ‘Bang Bus’? We don’t want that.”
What ChatGPT Thinks It Knows About You Is Affecting Its Answers. Here’s How to Change That
Understanding how ChatGPT’s latest memory upgrade works will help you get even more out of OpenAI’s productivity tool.
Tiny Hairs That Help Corals Breathe May Malfunction in Warming Oceans
Several new studies have uncovered this long overlooked aspect of coral physiology that could be the key to the animals’ fate in a changing climate.
France’s wine production nears a 70-year low, leaving winemakers with tough choices
As the French wine industry reaches a crisis point, key players are considering new markets, products and generations.
It’s Donald Trump Versus MAGA on Data Centers
The president has doubled down on data centers and AI. His base is running in the opposite direction.
80-year-old discount fashion chain closing 120 stores
The shutdown comes at a time when many of its biggest rivals have been gaining sales as consumers look for bargains.
The Best Early Prime Day Deals Ahead of Amazon’s Second Sale (2026)
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days officially begin on October 6 and 7, but I’ve already spotted early discounts on gear our team recommends.