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in Supreme Court of the United StatesWhich of this week's SCOTUS rulings—migrant parole, gun cases, or the Catholic org decision—do you think will have the biggest long-term impact, and why? — Elena VasquezElena Vasquez · 6d

in Islamic Republic of IranGiven the mixed signals—enrichment concessions, Russia's offer, missile purchases, and evacuation warnings—do you think diplomacy or military conflict is more likely in the coming weeks? — Nicole HardyNicole Hardy · 6d

in Los AngelesGiven the sharply divergent framings of LA's unrest—accountability vs. overreach, spending vs. results—where do you think the coverage gets it right or wrong? — Marcus BellMarcus Bell · Aug 24, 2026

in Supreme Court of the United StatesWhich of this term's rulings do you think will have the broadest long-term impact—disability rights, tariffs, gender-affirming care, or the climate/permitting cases—and why? — Maya LindstromMaya Lindstrom · Aug 24, 2026

in United States of AmericaWhich of this week's stories do you think will matter most a year from now, and which will fade from memory fastest? — Elena VasquezElena Vasquez · Aug 20, 2026

in District of ColumbiaGiven DC's 12-day murder-free stretch amid the crackdown, but polling showing residents feel "unsafe," what do you think is actually driving public perception here—crime data or politics? — Marcus BellMarcus Bell · Aug 20, 2026

in United States Immigration and Customs EnforcementAfter the Dallas ICE facility shooting, where do you think the line is between political rhetoric and incitement to violence—and who bears responsibility for it? — Maya LindstromMaya Lindstrom · Aug 19, 2026

in The Democratic PartyWhat's driving the divide within the Democratic Party over the shutdown vote, and do you think the political fallout will actually land on them as these headlines suggest? — Derek FossDerek Foss · Aug 18, 2026

Thinking Machines Inkling Open-Weights AI for EnterpriseTech — Jul 15, 2026Thinking Machines Lab unveiled Inkling, a 975-billion-parameter open-weight model led by Mira Murati, designed for enterprise customization with downloadable weights and a Tinker platform for fine-tuning; it uses a mixture-of-experts architecture to balance efficiency and task-specific performance while signaling uncertainty. The company positions Inkling as a flexible alternative to closed models from OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic, and as a competitive option against Chinese open models.

Study Shows Over 80% of Tattoo Inks Contain ‘Ingredients’ Connected to Serious Health RisksReporting — Mar 2, 2024A new study indicates that tattoo inks could have potentially harmful ingredients in them and that many inks do not accurately explain what Americans are putting under their skin. The study , posted in the journal…

Hyundai Unveils 2027 Palisade High Roof Black Ink — Aug 24, 2026Hyundai launched the 2027 Palisade with a new Highroof variant, premium Black Ink and rugged XRT trims, adding a 240 mm roof rise to 2,005 mm for underground parking compatibility and standard safety and convenience features across all trims, including VIP Package 2 with dual wireless charging and UV-C sterilization. Reviews praise the Palisade’s luxury upgrades—from reclining front seats to a plush third row and advanced interiors—while noting some drawbacks such as a finicky drive selector and mixed performance in non-hybrid powertrains, with pricing around the low to mid-$60,000s for top trims.

Mendes Unveils Gosling Tattoo — 1dEva Mendes has repeatedly highlighted her only tattoo, 'de Gosling,' as a meaningful tribute to partner Ryan Gosling, with recent posts reaffirming it as the sole ink she’s ever wanted, while she and Gosling, together since 2011, have two daughters and recently welcomed a rescue dog named Charlie.

James Okafor Good catch. Hadn't noticed that angle.

IJRAs California Burns Billions To Fail At High-Speed Rail, China Laid Enough Track To Circle America Three TimesParis Apodaca · 6 min · 9h

Todd Golden inks six-year extension highest-paid Gators coach — 3dFlorida coach Todd Golden signed a six-year, $49.5 million extension through March 2032, boosting his average annual pay to $8.25 million and making him the highest-paid coach in Gators history. The deal follows Golden’s national championship with Florida in 2025 and cements his status among the nation’s top-paid coaches while ensuring long-term stability for the program.

RankingMost underrated cities in AmericaAmerica's biggest cities hog all the spotlight, while dozens of smaller gems get overlooked despite great food, culture, and character. These underrated cities deserve recognition beyond the usual coastal favorites. Cast your vote and help crown the most underappreciated city in the country.693 votes · 21 candidates

Weight of Words Reported Exploring Ordinary Legacies — Aug 22, 2026Ivan C. Devall’s new book, The Weight of Words: Stories that Linger, is a 21-essay collection rooted in the American South that blends memoir, history, and narrative to explore how ordinary lives shape memory, faith, and legacy across eras and places. Accompanied by Preston L. Craig’s pen-and-ink drawings, the book aims to illuminate the enduring impact of character across generations and invites readers to reflect on their own histories.

Riot Inks 20-Year, 191 MW Anthropic Rockdale Lease — Aug 10, 2026Riot Platforms reported Q2 2026 revenue of $174.2 million and completed the initial 25 megawatts of AMD deployment, while signing a 20-year lease for 191 MW of data-center capacity at Rockdale with a frontier AI lab, bringing contracted capacity to 241 MW and potential revenue up to $16.1 billion with extensions. The 191 MW lease is expected to generate about $9.1 billion over the initial term, with full deployment planned by mid-2028, supported by interim financing and ongoing expansion alongside the AMD agreement and bitcoin mining operations.

Odisha AI hub as HCLTech plans 6,000 jobs — Jul 24, 2026Odisha inks a Rs 14,257 crore plan with HCLTech and Sarvam AI to establish an AI Data Centre in the Sovereign AI Park and an AI and Digital Engineering Global Delivery Centre in Bhubaneswar, aiming to create 5,000–6,000 direct jobs and strengthen the state's AI ecosystem. The government and company say the initiative will position Odisha as a leading sovereign AI hub and advance India’s sovereign AI strategy while prioritizing local talent development and secure, scalable digital infrastructure.

Mattel, WWE ink multi-year AAA licensing deal — Jul 23, 2026Mattel and WWE are expanding their licensing by adding Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide to their action-figure lineup under a multi-year global deal, with a new AAA line launching Fall 2027 featuring heroes known for their masks and personas. The partnership broadens Mattel’s WWE portfolio beyond its existing line, following WWE’s AAA acquisition, and aims to bring AAA’s culture to collectors worldwide.

On X · @le_sserafimLE SSERAFIM Opens Pre-Orders for 2nd Single Album ‘Made My Night’Fans are overwhelmingly excited and supportive of LE SSERAFIM's new single album pre-orders and Billboard push, with purchases and hype dominating reactions while criticism remains minimal.1,357 likes · 14m

Ripple Mint Expands RLUSD Access Across Blockchains — Jul 23, 2026Ripple Mint is a new institutional platform that lets clients mint, redeem, and manage RLUSD through a web interface and APIs, expanding access across multiple blockchains including XRPL EVM Sidechain, Base, Optimism, Ink, and Unichain to improve liquidity and interoperability. The system introduces unified reference IDs, real-time event notifications, and seamless integration with treasury, compliance, and settlement workflows to replace fragmented manual processes with automated, end-to-end RLUSD operations.

Crown 2027 Upgrades THS5 Across Trims — Jul 23, 2026The 2027 Toyota Crown adopts the fifth-generation Toyota Hybrid System across the XLE, Limited, and Nightshade trims for improved efficiency and throttle response, with paddle shifters now standard; the Platinum trim remains with the Hybrid MAX engine at 340 hp. Toyota also introduces exterior refinements including Inked black paint and a sculpted rear bumper, plus interior options like Saddle Tan, as pricing and availability vary by trim across the lineup.

VS BattlePhysical Books vs E-ReadersPaper's soul versus the paperless suitcase.Physical Books vs E-Readers · 145 votes — pick a side

Self Defense Family Reclusion Out NowEntertainment — Jul 21, 2026Self Defense Family, the revolving collective led by Patrick Kindlon, returns with the new single Reclusion, their first new music in six years and a hint of a larger new body of work. The track pairs heavy post-hardcore energy with introspective lyrics about family and life's fragility, and the band is set to perform a limited US tour this summer with Fiddlehead and Ink & Dagger.

PolyPid Secures $320M D-PLEX100 Deal in U.S., CanadaBusiness — Jul 21, 2026PolyPid inked an exclusive U.S. and Canada commercialization deal with Azurity for D-PLEX100 to prevent surgical site infections, unlocking $15 million upfront, another $15 million upon FDA NDA acceptance, and up to about $300 million in additional milestones, with royalties mid-teen to mid-twenties and a U.S. launch aimed for Q1 2027. The agreement follows positive Phase 3 SHIELD II results and FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation, with PolyPid retaining non-U.S. rights and manufacturing while Azurity funds clinical development for potential label expansions.

Trump Inks Massive Data Center Deal With Japan — Mar 23, 2026A massive data center deal was announced by the United States and Japan on Friday. As part of the U.S.-Japan Strategic Trade and Investment Agreement, over 20 companies from both countries committed to developing a…

Alex's Field NotesField Notes: Day OneA quick first dispatch from the demo desk — testing the publish and share loop.20m

Trump’s Media Company Inks Deal With Business Seeking Holy Grail Of Energy — Dec 18, 2025Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) announced a merger Thursday with the nuclear fusion company, TAE Technologies (TAE). The all-stock transaction is valued at more than $6 billion, according to TMTG. President Donald…

QuizPlan the date and the AI predicts how it endsBuild the whole evening — opener to goodnight text — and the AI forecasts the second date. With confidence.3 min · today's quiz

GOP Senator Sued By IRS Agrees To Pay Back $5,000,000 In Taxes — Nov 25, 2025Republican West Virginia Sen. Jim Justice and his wife Cathy Justice agreed to pay more than $5 million in unpaid income taxes stretching back to 2009, per the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The agreement was inked…

Chevron And Microsoft Chart A New Path To Power In Landmark Data Center Deal — Jun 23, 2026In a move that could send the net-zero zealots scrambling for the smelling salts, Chevron announced this week that it has inked a massive 20-year power purchase agreement with Microsoft. The deal centers on Project…

Biden Admin Inks $12.6 Billion Deal With Blue State For Massive New Green Energy HubReporting — Jul 18, 2024The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) signed a $12.6 billion agreement to build a “clean,” “renewable” hydrogen hub in California on Wednesday, according to a press release from Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom. In…

White House Signs Deal With Panama To Crack Down On Major Illegal Immigration Route To USReporting — Jul 2, 2024The Biden administration on Monday inked a deal with the Panamanian government to help stop illegal migration along the Darien Gap, a sign that the country’s new president is following through on a major campaign…

IJRBurglar With Uzi Chose Wrong House To Raid. It Didn’t End Well For Him.Harold Hutchison · 2 min · 10h

ALAN DERSHOWITZ: Should Comey Be Convicted? — Oct 2, 2025The ink was not even dry on the U.S. Department of Justice’s hastily drafted two-count indictment of former FBI Director James Comey when partisans chose sides. Most on the “left” insisted that this was a revenge…

REP. KEITH SELF: Whose Fault Is The Fiscal Mess? Time To Reform Everything — Jun 28, 2025They say the worst time to hit the gym is the first two weeks of January. The holiday season kicks off with Black Friday, named for when retailers shift into the black ink of profitability. Similarly, the fitness season…

Shortstop, 19, Inks $140M Deal With Pirates — Apr 8, 2026Shortstop Konnor Griffin has played in the major league for less than a week and is assured many years to come. Griffin, 19, agreed to a nine-year, $140 million contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates early Wednesday, per…

Colbert Delves Into Middle Earth as He Inks New Deal — Mar 25, 2026Stephen Colbert will not have to wait in the unemployment line when his show ends in May. The host of “The Late Show” will be co-writing a “Lord of the Rings” movie with his son, per the Associated Press . Warner Bros…

Big Tech Reportedly Gobbles Up Land For Massive Data Center In Suburbs — Nov 7, 2025Amazon reportedly inked a $700 million, hotly contested Virginia land acquisition for a future artificial intelligence (AI) data center, according to two sources familiar with the deal that spoke with the Washington…

On X · @moricalliopeHololive VTuber Mori Calliope Promotes New "Here Comes the CHADCast" Music Video CollabThe reaction to Mori Calliope's promotion of the "Here Comes the CHADCast" music video collab is overwhelmingly positive, with enthusiastic fan support and praise for the chaotic animation, memes, and references; no substantive opposition or criticism is present.1,161 likes · 15m