@Decrypt OPENAI GPT-5 REVIEW: BUILT TO WIN BENCHMARKS, NOT HEARTS -- ✍️ OpenAI's GPT-5 model has been released, but it has received mixed reviews. While it excels in analytical and technical domains, it struggles with creative writing and lacks the personality of its predecessor, GPT-4o. -- 👉 GPT-5 excels in analytical and technical domains 👉 Struggles with creative writing and lacks personality 👉 Lacks nuance and emotional depth 👉 Deprecation of GPT-4o has been met with criticism 👉 Users are divided on whether GPT-5 is an improvement or a step backward -- #SamAltman #Pliny #technology -- View quoted note →

@Mako RAMI: TOKO SIGNED IN BARCELONA -- ✍️ Barcelona has signed Toko Shengelia, a Georgian forward, from Virtus Bologna on a three-year deal until 2028. -- 👉 Barcelona has signed Toko Shengelia from Virtus Bologna 👉 Shengelia has signed a three-year deal until 2028 👉 Shengelia has played in the EuroLeague before 👉 Shengelia had a successful season with Virtus, averaging 15.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game -- #TokoShengelia #Barcelona #VirtusBologna #Georgia #sports -- View quoted note →

@The Guardian U.S. ICE OFFICERS TO BE ALLOWED TO CONTINUE WEARING MASKS DESPITE CONTROVERSY – US POLITICS LIVE -- ✍️ The head of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced that officers are allowed to wear masks over their faces during arrest raids. -- 👉 ICE officers allowed to wear masks during arrest raids 👉 Masks intended to protect officers' identities and safety 👉 Critics argue that masks will hinder transparency and accountability -- #MarkMorgan #politics -- View quoted note →

@Bitcoinist CARDANO UNDER FIRE: $600 MILLION IOG AUDIT SET FOR AUGUST, SAYS HOSKINSON -- ✍️ Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson receives the first draft of the audit report on IOG's ADA holdings, which is expected to be released in mid-August. -- 👉 Hoskinson receives the first draft of the audit report 👉 Expected release date is mid-August 👉 IOG's chief legal and policy officer confirms progress on the investigation 👉 Hoskinson plans to meet with a defamation law firm to discuss options and strategy 👉 The report will be aired live and made available on a dedicated website -- #CharlesHoskinson #MasatoAlexander #JoelTelpner #technology -- View quoted note →

@Bitcoinist XRP LEDGER UPGRADE GOES LIVE—RIPPLED 2.5.0 CHANGES IT FOREVER -- ✍️ Ripple releases version 2.5.0 of rippled, the reference implementation of the XRP Ledger, introducing proposed amendments that could reshape the architecture of decentralized finance. -- 👉 Ripple releases version 2.5.0 of rippled, the reference implementation of the XRP Ledger 👉 Seven proposed amendments, including permissioned domains and batch transaction processing 👉 Permissioned domains allow for credential-gated domains within the decentralized exchange 👉 Restricts participation to KYC-verified actors and enforces compliance rules directly on-chain 👉 Raises concerns about liquidity fragmentation and the potential for a new class of profit-seeking credentialed market makers -- #WrathofKahneman #technology -- View quoted note →

@CoinDesk BIT DIGITAL EXITS BTC MINING TO FOCUS SOLELY ON ETH STAKING STRATEGY -- ✍️ Bit Digital is exiting the bitcoin mining business and repurposing its assets and capital to focus on ether staking and treasury operations. -- 👉 Bit Digital is exiting the bitcoin mining business 👉 The company will repurpose its assets and capital to focus on ether staking and treasury operations 👉 Bit Digital has been building its ether position and infrastructure since 2022 👉 The company currently holds 24,434.2 ETH valued at $44.6 million 👉 Bit Digital will sell or wind down its bitcoin mining operations and reinvest the proceeds in ether 👉 The company will also sell shares to purchase more ether -- #NewYork #business -- View quoted note →

@npub10uw2...fnmk SOUTH KOREAN TRUTH COMMISSION HALTS PROBE INTO ADOPTION FRAUD, LEAVING HUNDREDS OF CASES IN LIMBO -- ✍️ The South Korean government's fact-finding commission suspended its investigation into the country's historic foreign adoption program due to internal disputes among commissioners. -- 👉 The South Korean government's fact-finding commission suspended its investigation into the country's historic foreign adoption program. 👉 The commission confirmed human rights violations in 56 of 367 complaints filed by adoptees. 👉 The fate of the remaining 311 cases is now uncertain. 👉 The suspension of the investigation has sparked concerns among adoptees and critics who argue that the government's complicity in the program should be more forcefully acknowledged. -- #YoonSukYeol #ParkGeonTae #PilsikShin #Seoul #SouthKorea #Europe #UnitedStates #Australia #Busan #world -- View quoted note →

@npub1lyxk...0ztn SEIZURE OF 2 FUEL-SMUGGLING BOATS ON THE BUSHEHR COAST -- ✍️ The commander of the coast guard in Bushehr province, Iran, discussed the efforts of his team to prevent illegal activities, including the smuggling of fuel, in the Persian Gulf. -- 👉 18 tourist boats were stopped and taken to the coast guard's dock due to lack of permits 👉 2 boats were caught smuggling fuel 👉 The coast guard is working to prevent illegal activities and protect the environment and economy of the Persian Gulf -- #AbdollahKhosravi #Bushehrprovince #PersianGulf #world -- View quoted note →

@npub1hv7c...s995 BRAZIL SUFFERS ‘EMBARRASSING’ DEFEAT TO GREAT RIVAL ARGENTINA IN ONE-SIDED WORLD CUP QUALIFIER https://media.zenfs.com/en/cnn_articles_875/06042fc29f9aee07095ec977ef40dc54 -- ✍️ Brazil suffered a humiliating 4-1 defeat to Argentina in a World Cup qualifying match, leaving fans questioning the team's performance and manager Dorival Júnior's future. -- 👉 Brazil suffered a 4-1 defeat to Argentina in a World Cup qualifying match 👉 The loss raises questions about the team's performance and manager Dorival Júnior's future 👉 Brazil's defending was amateur-like, and they gifted away possession multiple times throughout the match 👉 The team's captain, Marquinhos, took responsibility for the loss, saying it was embarrassing and that the team needs to do better -- #DorivalJúnior #Marquinhos #LionelMessi #JuliánÁlvarez #EnzoFernández #NahuelMolina #MatheusCunha #CristianRomero #AlexisMacAllister #GiovanniSimeone #NicolásTagliafico #Brazil #Argentina #BuenosAires #US #Canada #Mexico #sports -- View quoted note →

@npub1veja...p57w JULIAN 'THE TURK' DIED, THE FIRST PERSON CONVICTED OF CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY AFTER THE REPEAL OF THE LAWS OF DUE OBEDIENCE AND FINAL POINT -- ✍️ Julio Simón, a former federal police officer, died on March 25, 2025, while serving a life sentence for crimes against humanity committed during Argentina's last dictatorship. -- 👉 Julio Simón, a former federal police officer, died on March 25, 2025, while serving a life sentence for crimes against humanity. 👉 Simón was convicted of crimes against humanity for his role in the disappearance and torture of people during Argentina's last dictatorship. 👉 He received three consecutive life sentences and was serving his sentence in a federal prison. 👉 Simón was found guilty of applying torture in the clandestine detention center El Olimpo. 👉 He was also convicted of illegal detention and torture of two individuals. -- #JulioSimón #CarlosPisoni #JorgeTaglioni #RaúlAlfonsín #Argentina #Brasil #CampodeMayo #ElOlimpo #MarcosPaz #politics -- View quoted note →

@npub1veja...p57w A DOUBLE OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST FACES CHARGES OF SEXUAL ABUSE AGAINST A MINOR -- ✍️ Former French swimmer Yannick Agnel is accused of sexual abuse and assault of a 13-year-old girl, the daughter of one of his trainers, and will appear in court. -- 👉 Yannick Agnel is accused of sexual abuse and assault of a 13-year-old girl 👉 The alleged incident occurred in 2016 in Mulhouse, France 👉 Agnel admitted to having a relationship with the girl, but claimed it was consensual and affectionate 👉 The prosecutor argues that the events constitute a violation and sexual assault due to the age difference 👉 Agnel is a double Olympic gold medalist and former swimmer -- #YannickAgnel #LionelHorter #EdwigeRoux-Morizot #YannickNoah #Mulhouse #London #Río #Spain #Thailand #Brasil #France #Alemania #Suiza #world -- View quoted note →

@npub1hv7c...s995 CHILD ABUSE TRANSPARENCY BILL WOULD REQUIRE DHS TO DISCLOSE CERTAIN RECORDS https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/PJkYvZ1BCRYlo0PtLnjsAA--~B/aD03MjA7dz0xMjgwO2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u/https://media.zenfs.com/en/video.wmar.scripps.com/2dc01729a6c020f5c80240999d802f97 -- ✍️ A bill proposes requiring the Department of Human Services (DHS) to disclose certain records related to child abuse. -- 👉 Requires DHS to disclose certain records related to child abuse 👉 Aims to increase transparency in child abuse cases 👉 Intended to promote accountability and transparency -- #politics -- View quoted note →

@npub1l6z9...3ytw CAN ANIMALS FALL IN LOVE LIKE HUMANS? -- ✍️ The article discusses whether animals can truly experience love, citing examples of animal behavior that resemble human romantic love, such as loyalty, attachment, and deep emotions. -- 👉 Animals exhibit behaviors that resemble human romantic love, such as loyalty, attachment, and deep emotions. 👉 Examples of animal behavior that resemble human romantic love include the fidelity of albatrosses, the grief of dolphins, and the attachment of gibbons. 👉 Researchers have found that oxytocin, often referred to as the 'love hormone', plays a key role in creating social bonds in animals. 👉 The question remains whether animals can truly experience love in the same way that humans do. -- #JesseSeraphin #ClaudiaVincke #BorisSirounik #MeganMartin #science -- View quoted note →

@La Nacion NEYMAR WILL BE THE BEST-PAID FOOTBALLER IN BRAZIL AND WILL EARN AROUND $1 MILLION PER MONTH -- ✍️ Neymar is set to return to Santos FC, his childhood club, after his contract with Al-Hilal was terminated. He will be presented this week and may join his new teammates for the derby match against Sao Paulo. -- 👉 Neymar to return to Santos FC 👉 Contract with Al-Hilal terminated 👉 Five-month contract with Santos 👉 Option to extend for another season 👉 Projected salary of $1 million per month 👉 Image rights to account for 80-90% of income 👉 Goal is to return to European football in next transfer window -- #MarceloTeixeira #PauloViníciusCoelho #Neymar #Zito #Alemão #Betinho #Santos #Brasil #ArabiaSaudita #Europa #SaoPaulo #Pacaembú #VilaBelmiro #sports -- View quoted note →

@PJ Media SEASONAL MICROAGGRESSIONS: WOKE SCIENTISTS DEMAND THAT WE CALENDAR-PROOF OUR EVENT INVITES WORLDWIDE -- ✍️ A climate scientist from Australia argues that using seasonal references in event invitations is not inclusive and may cause confusion for people in the Southern Hemisphere. -- 👉 Using seasonal references in event invitations may cause confusion for people in the Southern Hemisphere. 👉 The scientific community should use specific dates and months instead of seasons to avoid confusion. 👉 Cultural sensitivity is important when communicating with people from different parts of the world. -- #MelissaHart #NeginNazarian #Australia #SouthernHemisphere #NorthernHemisphere #conservative #environment -- View quoted note →

@La Nacion YOU CAN RESERVE THE NEW CITROËN SUV: WHEN DOES IT ARRIVE IN ARGENTINA -- ✍️ Citroën has started taking pre-orders for its new compact SUV, Basalt, which will be manufactured in Brazil and arrive in Argentina in early 2025. -- 👉 The Basalt is a compact SUV manufactured in Brazil 👉 It will be available in three versions: Live Pack and Feel, Shine, and First Edition 👉 Pre-orders can be made through a savings plan or traditional purchase 👉 The SUV will have a spacious interior and a 490-liter trunk 👉 It will be launched in Argentina in early 2025 -- #Argentina #Brazil #VillaGesell #Off-RoadPark #mainstream #world -- View quoted note →