Friday, July 17, 2026

BIG Scoop

Pop quiz – is there an AI bubble on the verge of bursting?

Pop quiz – is there an AI bubble on the verge of bursting?
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Are United States stock markets experiencing an “AI bubble” that is about to burst? Or is that theory nothing more than wishful thinking from those who missed the boat?  From late 2022 through 2026, investment in artificial intelligence by U.S. companies has increased substantially. Alphabet,...
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BIG Wrap

Iran accuses U.S. of hitting civilian infrastructure

(BBC News) Iran has accused the US of hitting civilian infrastructure in the latest wave of air strikes since peace talks collapsed. State media and...

Leading Houthi threatens ‘siege’ on Saudi Arabia after Yemen airport attack

(Al Jazeera Media Network) A leading official with Yemen’s Houthi rebels, officially known as Ansar Allah, has threatened a “siege” on Saudi Arabia in...

BIG Exclusives

Trends in Alzheimer’s Disease Mortality

Rising Alzheimer’s mortality linked to numerous factors

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Alzheimer's disease is one of the leading causes of death among adults age 65 and older. While it is widely reported that the Alzheimer’s...
The energy shell game – LNG, oil markets, and a new geopolitical urder

The energy shell game – LNG, oil markets, and a new...

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The Iranian flashpoint did more than test missiles and guidance systems. It accelerated a deeper reconfiguration of global energy flows, where liquefied natural gas...
Financial reckonings in assisted death – incentives, savings, and single-payer pressure

Financial reckonings in assisted death – incentives, savings, and single-payer pressure

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In a publicly funded healthcare system already strained by wait times, staffing shortages, and an aging population, the emergent normalization of medical assistance in...

BIG Chuckle

Step aside Donald – I am gunning for the Nobel Peace Prize

With the United States having initiated military conflict with numerous nations in recent months, I think it is safe to say that Donald Trump...

Fight boredom and misinformation by joining at a 99.999% discount on my billion-dollar seats!

Sometimes I surprise myself. Amazing, completely original ideas just pop into my head ... often as I am in what I call Prime Innovation Zone,...

BIG Mouth (Opinion)
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From cribbage board to battlefield, AI-generated content is not to be trusted blindly

Once again today, I find myself defending the work of my editorial team because an armchair quarterback has had an AI chatbot provide analysis...

The Dunning-Kruger effect – why you are often wrong when it feels so right

In 2021 and 2022, as a fledgling platform offering an elevated form of news journalism, it was difficult to educate the masses because the...

Modern society runs on refined oil products – can California keep ignoring reality?

An energy “reality” reminder is that crude oil by itself is useless black tar, unless you build a multi-billion-dollar refinery to break it down...

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