Kyle Nowak
I'm Kyle, writer and associate editor for both The DONUT and Press Sports. I studied computer engineering at the University of Michigan – Go Blue! – and had a brief career as a live poker pro before joining The DONUT back in 2019. Outside of work, you can typically find me enjoying the outdoors with my dogs, curled up with a Brandon Sanderson novel, rooting on UofM/Detroit sports teams, or binging Psych episodes.
Latest Articles by Kyle Nowak
Science & Emerging Tech
| January 9, 2025Scientists are trying to talk to animals using AI
🗣️🤖 Earth Species Project aims to use AI to translate animal languages into something humans can understand. Meaning, you may soon be able to talk to your pets like Dug from “Up.”
Media & Entertainment
| January 9, 2025Streamers are seeking to diversify their advertising pool
📺 Comcast will soon launch Universal Ads, a platform aimed at attracting small- and medium-sized businesses to keep up with the industry's ever-changing landscape.
Media & Entertainment
| January 8, 2025A look back on pop culture in 2024
🧑 🎤📲 Whether you’re social media-less or more plugged in than TMZ – gather ‘round for a look back on some of the top pop culture moments of 2024.
DONUT Holes
| January 8, 2025🖱📰 Click to see a list of bite-sized stories you should know for today.
💬Daily Sprinkle
Sprinkles
| January 8, 2025"Nothing can dim the light that shines from within."
–Maya Angelou (1928-2014)
World
| January 8, 2025The UK to visitors from 48 countries
🇬🇧 Starting today, travelers from 48 countries need to secure an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) prior to entering the UK.
Discussion
| January 8, 2025The great alcohol debate has been reignited
🍻🏛️ A barfight of sorts is brewing in DC. A new report intended to shape federal dietary guidelines has reignited a debate over the potential health benefits of moderate drinking.
🔥Hot Corner
Hot Corner
| January 8, 2025🔥 It’s Wednesday, January 8th – and here’s what’s hot, hot, hot.
U.S.
| January 7, 2025Another dockworker strike is looming
🚢🏗️ The largest US dockworkers union is sitting down today to resume labor negotiations with shippers and terminal operators, as a costly labor stoppage looms.
📊By the Numbers
By the Numbers
| January 7, 2025Here are five stats from this past week that made our team go “whoa.” Hopefully you will, too.
💬Daily Sprinkle
Sprinkles
| January 7, 2025"The purpose of life is to discover your gift. The work of life is to develop it. The meaning of life is to give your gift away."
–David Viscott (1938-1996)
Media & Entertainment
| January 7, 2025DraftKings wants to see more parlli..parle..parlays
💸🏈 DraftKings recently launched a $20/mo. subscription service in NY designed to provide paying customers a boost in odds – but only when it comes to parlays.
🙋Polls
Polls
| January 7, 2025Do you support New York City’s new congestion pricing plan?
❓ Our question to you: Do you support New York City’s new congestion pricing plan?
World
| January 7, 2025Trudeau steps down as Canada’s prime minister
🇨🇦 Canadian PM Justin Trudeau announced his resignation after almost a decade in power, a move that comes amid low approval ratings and party support ahead of an upcoming election.
DONUT Holes
| January 7, 2025🖱📰 Click to see a list of bite-sized stories you should know for today.
Discussion
| January 6, 2025Congestion pricing has arrived in New York City
🗽🚦 The majority of NYC drivers now have to pay $9 to enter the busiest part of Manhattan during peak hours, under a controversial 1st-in-the-nation congestion pricing law.
💬Daily Sprinkle
Media & Entertainment
| January 6, 2025Meta is embracing AI-generated social media profiles
🤖 Meta’s VP of Generative AI has shed new light on the tech giant’s plan to fill its platforms with AI-generated profiles to boost entertainment and engagement (which is already in motion).
🙋Polls
Polls
| January 6, 2025Do you have any thoughts on the two New Year's Day attacks?
❓ Our question to you: Do you have any thoughts on the two New Year's Day attacks?
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