The plane started taking off and then immediately stopped just before lifting off. Now have to go back to gate to get the air speed gauge checked. First time ever experiencing that.

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Ben Parr

@benparr

Jul 16

I might need some help.

It'd be hilarious if it wasn't so stupid. semafor.com/article/07/14/

It is only a matter of time that a billion dollar company is built with one person + AI.

Fran's speech will go down in history. It's absolutely worth a watch.

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Variety

@Variety

Jul 13

Watch SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher blast "insulting" AMPTP behavior in fiery strike speech: "Shame on you!" bit.ly/3NJrGHm

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I suppose I can add "Interviewed a criminal months before his arrest" to my journalistic resumé techcrunch.com/2023/07/13/cry

Startup founders: y’all know who to pitch!

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Ben Bergman

@thebenbergman

Jul 12

Just once I would love to get an email about a startup that closed an "undersubscribed" round.

The actors (SAG-AFTRA) are going on strike, bolstering the writers (WGA) already on strike. This will bring AI even further into the spotlight as it is one of the main points of contention in their negotiations with the AMPTP. latimes.com/entertainment-

knows how to throw a party!

This felt inevitable — there is no clear successor or alternative to Iger yet. Can Iger turn things around? Or has Disney+ cannibalized its movie business?

bloomberg.com

Disney Extends CEO Iger’s Contract Another Two Years to 2026

Walt Disney Co. extended the contract of Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger for another two years, giving the longtime executive more time to implement his turnaround and find a successor.

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