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.

Kyle Nowak

Latest Articles by Kyle Nowak

💬Daily Sprinkle

Sprinkles
  |  May 13, 2024

"The person who never made a mistake, never made a discovery."

–Samuel Smiles (1812-1904)

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Discussion
  |  May 13, 2024

Data shows consumers souring on the US economy

💵📉 US consumer sentiment fell last month to its lowest level since November, adding to a growing number of signs that consumers have begun to pull a Fat Joe and lean back.

Kyle Nowak & Peter Nowak
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World
  |  May 13, 2024

Our Monday morning stroll around the world

🌏 Switzerland won the 68th Eurovision song contest following a controversial grand final; Vladimir Putin replaced Russia’s defense minister with a civilian; and more.

Kyle Nowak & Peter Nowak
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🙋Polls

Polls
  |  May 13, 2024

Would you personally be open to the idea of having an AI companion and/or a “deadbot” replica of a loved one?

Our question to you: Would you personally be open to the idea of having an AI companion and/or a “deadbot” replica of a loved one?

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Business & Markets
  |  May 13, 2024

TV and streaming are losing the advertising battle to social media and retailers

Peter Nowak & Kyle Nowak
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DONUT Holes
  |  May 13, 2024

🖱📰 Click to see a list of bite-sized stories you should know for today.

Kyle Nowak & Peter Nowak
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🔥Hot Corner

Hot Corner
  |  May 13, 2024

🔥 It’s Monday, May 13th – and here’s what’s hot, hot, hot.

Kyle Nowak & Peter Nowak
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Discussion
  |  May 10, 2024

Companies are “resurrecting” deceased loved ones using AI

🤖 In yet another example of Black Mirror-turning-reality: A growing number of people who have suffered the loss of a loved one are turning to AI to preserve, animate, and interact with their deceased friend or family member.

Kyle Nowak & Peter Nowak
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DONUT Holes
  |  May 10, 2024

🖱📰 Click to see a list of bite-sized stories you should know for today.

Kyle Nowak & Peter Nowak
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💬Daily Sprinkle

Sprinkles
  |  May 10, 2024

“Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.”

–Winston Churchill (1874-1965)

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Science & Emerging Tech
  |  May 10, 2024

Neuralink’s first human trial has needed some troubleshooting

🧠 Neuralink, the brain implant startup founded by Elon Musk, began its first human trial in January. And, while it’s seen a string of successes, the trial has also encountered some issues.

Peter Nowak & Kyle Nowak
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World
  |  May 10, 2024

Our daily tour around the world

🌏 Americans are flocking to Europe to see Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour; Malaysia announced a new “orangutan diplomacy” program; and more.

Kyle Nowak & Jullea Powell
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Business & Markets
  |  May 10, 2024

Sriracha’s OG brand is facing another shortage

🌶️ Huy Fong Foods, the iconic rooster-bottle sriracha brand whose creation dates back to the end of the Vietnam War, has halted production on all of its products.

Peter Nowak & Kyle Nowak
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🔥Hot Corner

Hot Corner
  |  May 10, 2024

🔥 It’s Friday, May 10th – and here’s what’s hot, hot, hot.

Kyle Nowak & Peter Nowak
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DONUT Holes
  |  May 9, 2024

🖱📰 Click to see a list of bite-sized stories you should know for today.

Peter Nowak & Kyle Nowak
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💬Daily Sprinkle

Sprinkles
  |  May 9, 2024

“A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.”

–Lao Tzu (6th-century B.C.)

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Business & Markets
  |  May 9, 2024

Fast food vs. fast casual – a battle is brewing

🍟 The draw of fast food has always been simple: it’s fast, easy, and cheap. But the 3rd value prop is starting to go by the wayside – and fast-casual chains see a chance to steal market share.

Peter Nowak & Kyle Nowak
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Science & Emerging Tech
  |  May 9, 2024

Inside the global push to vacuum CO2 out of the atmosphere

🏭♻️ The world’s largest carbon removal plant is now open for business, representing a stepping stone to even bigger carbon removal plans in the US.

Kyle Nowak & Peter Nowak
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👽The Weird Wide World

The Weird Wide World
  |  May 9, 2024

Live from Austin, Texas

We bring you the most unusual, off-the-wall and occasionally laugh-out-loud headlines from this week.

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World
  |  May 9, 2024

Our daily trip around the world

🌍 Saudi Arabia’s Noem, the world’s biggest construction project, is working through some issues; President Biden said the US will stop sending weapons to Israel if they launch a full-scale invasion of Rafah; and more.

Kyle Nowak & Peter Nowak
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