Kyle Nowak

“A pessimist is one who makes difficulties of their opportunities and an optimist is one who makes opportunities of their difficulties.”

–Harry S. Truman (1884-1972)

❓ Our question to you: Which of the following best describes your opinion about the congressional redistricting process in America?

In a long-awaited advisory opinion, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) said countries around the world are legally required to battle climate change and cut emissions.

“It is not fair to ask of others what you are not willing to do yourself.”

–Eleanor Roosevelt (1884-1962)

This week, Texas Republicans began a special legislative session aimed at redrawing the state’s congressional maps in a way that creates up to five new winnable House seats for GOP lawmakers, drawing a pledge from CA Gov. Gavin Newsom to do the same.

“Motivation gets you going and habit gets you there.”

–Hilary "Zig" Ziglar (1926-2012)

❓ Our question to you: In general, do you approve or disapprove of the job Trump has done as President thus far?

Rejoice, small-talk haters: silence could become the preferred option in Uber rides if the ride-hailing giant has its way. Uber late last week announced plans to launch its own fleet of autonomous taxis through a new partnership with EV-maker Lucid and autonomous vehicle (AV) startup Nuro.

🥩 It’s prime grilling season, and beef prices are wafting up like smoke off a sleek Weber three-burner. For the first time in recorded US history, the average price of ground beef has crossed the $6/lb mark, representing a 12% increase from one year ago, according to new federal data from June.

“Whoever is happy will make others happy too.”

–Anne Frank (1929-1945)

❓ Our question to you: In your opinion, what should be the general legal age of adulthood?

Yesterday, the UK government announced plans to lower the country’s voting age from 18 to 16 before the next general election in 2029.

Here are five stats from this past week that made our team go “whoa.” Hopefully you will, too.

One of the biggest first-world probs—a slow internet connection—could soon be a relic of the past, thanks to a new breakthrough from Japanese researchers.

AI companions, defined as "digital friends or characters you can text or talk with whenever you want,” have reached near-ubiquitous levels of usage among Americans aged 13-17, according to a survey published yesterday by Common Sense Media.

“Charms strike the sight, but merit wins the soul.”

–Alexander Pope (1688-1744)

❓ Our question to you: In general, how do you feel about the use of autopens by US presidents?

“You never know how strong you are, until being strong is your only choice.”

—Bob Marley (1945-1981)

Former President Biden recently escalated his battle against Republican critics that condemn his use of autopen and say aides took advantage by signing decisions in his name.