
Escobar Analyzes 'The New Great Game'
Pepe Escobar's 'Geopolitics Prime' substack revisits 'The New Great Game,' analyzing geopolitical dynamics and mentioning events like Yemeni missile attacks on Saudi refineries and the Palestinian conflict.
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Pepe Escobar's 'Geopolitics Prime' substack revisits 'The New Great Game,' analyzing geopolitical dynamics and mentioning events like Yemeni missile attacks on Saudi refineries and the Palestinian conflict.
Michael Burry, known from 'The Big Short,' has revealed on his Substack that he is shorting AI companies Oracle and Nebius, citing concerns about bloated valuations.

Snapchat, along with platforms like YouTube, LinkedIn, and Substack, is reportedly joining efforts to combat the spread of fake or low-quality AI-generated content, often referred to as 'AI slop'.
Musicians Katie Crutchfield (Waxahatchee) and Kevin Morby have announced the birth of their first child, with Morby revealing on his Substack that their son arrived weeks ahead of schedule.
Companies operating social platforms, including Substack and YouTube, are updating their guidelines to address AI-generated content, particularly for monetized accounts.
Tech investor Gavin Baker lauded Michael Burry's Substack warnings as a 'godsend' and stated his belief that artificial intelligence is not currently in a bubble.

The UK government has announced plans to ban children under 16 from using social media platforms like TikTok and YouTube by next spring. This move has sparked debate, with some warning it could push teens to VPNs and illegal content, while others support the measure.
Media startup Run-A-Muck, co-founded by Pamela Drucker Mann, is expanding into publishing short stories on its Substack platform with an eye towards future adaptations.
Substack organized an all-day forum and party in New York City for writers and media founders, described as having "old-school magazine vibes."

Reports indicate ongoing US-Iran tensions, with potential talks scheduled for next week and the US Navy diverting ships towards the region. Turkey has also affirmed its support for the UAE amidst these heightened regional dynamics.

An article from the Gold and Geopolitics substack explores the concept of the "petrogas-dollar," examining whether it represents a symptom of economic shifts or a deliberate strategic move.

WHO Convenes Global Session To Dictate How The Coming Influenza Pandemic Will Be Run Authored by Jon Fleetwood via substack, The World Health Organization will convene an online…

The Bretton Whoops Authored by 'No1' via Gold and Geopolitics substack, The bombs make headlines. The economic unraveling happening quietly underneath them don’t.
Michael Burry of "The Big Short" fame said markets have become "more fragile." Jim Spellman/Getty Images; Tyler Le/BI Pricey US stocks are long overdue for a painful correction, Michael Burry wrote on his Substack. He warned that a return to historical valuations would require the S&P 500 to be cut in half. The "Big Short" investor said the index-fund and buyback booms have supported stocks but may falter. US stocks could suffer a devastating crash as the forces propping them up falter, Mic...
A Substack post predicting a market downturn reportedly caused a significant market selloff, highlighting the influence of online commentary on financial markets.
A prominent finance writer on Substack has issued a warning about an impending 'AI crisis' in 2028, predicting phenomena like 'Ghost GDP' and a 'white-collar recession' that many are not anticipating.
Charli XCX, Doechii, and Troye Sivan are some of the artists publishing essays that challenge perceptions of stardom

Nearly a decade after its inception, Substack's reputation is complicated by ongoing controversies surrounding content moderation and the recent introduction of an algorithm.
Substack has achieved a legal win, marking a significant development in a specific legal case involving the platform.

Snapchat, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Substack are among popular platforms actively working to combat the proliferation of fake AI-generated content, often referred to as 'AI slop'.
Michael Burry's $39-a-month Substack newsletter has attracted 300,000 subscribers, leading to speculation that it could become a $113 million-a-year publishing venture.
As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly pervasive, a new market for "anti-AI" products and human-made content is emerging, with companies like Substack exploring ways to differentiate human creativity.
CJ Gustafson, a former finance professional, successfully turned his Substack newsletter for CFOs into a multimillion-dollar business, with his writing and podcasting income surpassing his previous salary.

Substack has unveiled a new stage of its native sponsorships program, designed to simplify the process for its newsletter writers to secure partnerships with advertisers.

Substack has rolled out a new 'Reply Rules' feature, providing creators with enhanced tools to manage and moderate responses to their content, aiming to improve the platform's community interactions.
Substack cofounder Hamish McKenzie stated that the platform is making fast progress on developing tools designed to better serve larger publishers, following the defection of The Ankler.
Michael Burry, the 'Big Short' investor, has clarified on his Substack why he divested his GameStop holdings, citing Ryan Cohen's bid for eBay as a key factor in his decision.
Famed short-seller David Einhorn was the main attraction at a Tax Day party in downtown Manhattan, where guests reportedly sought his dating advice.

Alan Dershowitz faced backlash for a Substack post attacking Joe Kent, calling him a “Neo Nazi” after his Iran war resignation.
Maria Paula Colmenares set up a Substack page called "Instead of Doomscrolling." Nathalia Angarita for BI Some Gen Zers are tracking what they watch and read to break the scrolling cycle. "Instead…

Bohemian Grove Membership List Leaked An independent journalist has obtained and published what appears to be the 2023 attendance list for ultra-secretive Bohemian Grove, the annual summer encampment of the all-male Bohemian Club in Sonoma County, California, providing a rare look at the roster of American elites who gathered at the shadowy retreat. The list, first shared by Substack journalist Daniel Boguslaw and authenticated by at least one club member, lists more than 2,2...

Viral Doomsday Report Lays Bare Wall Street’s Deep Anxiety About AI Future WSJ

Substack experienced a data breach that exposed user email addresses and phone numbers for several months before being confirmed by CEO Chris Best in February.

Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has stepped back into the spotlight by releasing her third novel for free on Substack. This move marks a new approach to sharing her literary work.

Substack's program, designed to provide legal assistance to its newsletters, offered representation to a journalist facing a lawsuit from a Pentagon official.

The tech industry is experiencing rising tensions, including 'Open Model Wars,' a new Google memoir, and disputes on Substack, indicating a dynamic and challenging environment in Silicon Valley.

We Watched 'The Odyssey' So You Don't Have To! Submitted by blueapples on X via ashesofacacia.substack.com, After watching The Odyssey (don't worry, I pirated it), all I can say is that…
Michael Burry's $39-a-month Substack newsletter has reportedly reached 300,000 subscribers, leading to speculation of a potential $113 million annual empire.
Substack creators are actively covering and analyzing the current unusual era in financial markets, providing their perspectives and insights to their subscribers.
Caroline Chambers, a leading food and lifestyle creator on Substack with over 568,000 subscribers, is effectively using video content, particularly on Instagram, to drive subscription growth for her seven-figure business.
Substack cofounder Hamish McKenzie has outlined the platform's vision to become a destination for watching and commenting on TV shows, signaling a move into video content.

Award-winning TV host and comedian W. Kamau Bell is partnering with Malcolm Gladwell's Pushkin Industries to launch 'Who's With Me?', a new video podcast expanding on his popular Substack newsletter.
Substack has revealed that paid subscriptions to UK-based creators, including high-profile figures like Charli XCX and Jamie Oliver, have surpassed half a million.

Substack, the US platform that allows writers to publish and monetize newsletters, is accelerating its growth in France, attracting many journalists and authors and recently appointing a manager to boost its presence.

Sector Watch: The Energy Security Pivot Accelerates Authored by Boredom Baron via Substack, Four sectors demand specific attention this week, and the supply chain dynamics within each are more nuanced than the headlines suggest. Logistics and Transportation face existential cost pressure, but the picture is bifurcating exactly as I suggested it would. The Denmark story, with the government begging citizens to “please, please, please” avoid driving, tells you how directly the ...

How Likely Is It That Pakistan Joins The Third Gulf War In Support Of Its Saudi Ally? Authored by Andrew Korybko via Substack, Pakistan could set into motion a sequence of events that…

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Snap is set to introduce creator subscriptions, entering a competitive market already populated by platforms like Patreon, Substack, OnlyFans, YouTube, and Instagram.