Paul the Octopus was not psychic, but he does now have a nice memorial statue. (Via Jennifer Welsh)
Flowers for Paul the Octopus
Prediction market pays news networks to launder gambling as analysis
Popular Information and Public Notice report that CNN and CNBC have been heavily promoting Kalshi prediction markets while inconsistently disclosing that Kalshi is not just a questionable source but a… READ THE REST
Nashville's control tower has 27 controllers; the FAA wants 52
Nashville International Airport's control tower has 27 certified air traffic controllers, according to NPR's report on the U.S. air travel crunch — the FAA's target is 52. It's one symptom… READ THE REST
JPMorgan Chase cans executive who stole trash can
JPMorgan Chase has terminated a senior executive seen on video taking a city trash can during the New York Knicks' championship parade, TMZ reported. The bank told the New York… READ THE REST
This permanent $55 Microsoft Office deal was made for people who want stability over subscriptions
Disclosure: Boing Boing earns a commission on purchases made through links in this post. TL;DR: Get lifetime access to Microsoft Office 2024 Pro Plus for Windows for $54.99 (MSRP $249.99) with Word,… READ THE REST
Your next hobby, side hustle, or promotion could start with one of the 1,000+ courses in this $20 platform
Disclosure: Boing Boing earns a commission on purchases made through links in this post. TL;DR: Pay $19.97 once (reg. $600) and get lifetime access to 1,000+ online courses covering today's most valuable career… READ THE REST
Until the end of the day on July 5, you can get Windows 11 Pro for a one-time $10.49 payment
Disclosure: Boing Boing earns a commission on purchases made through links in this post. TL;DR: You have until 11:59 p.m. PT on July 5 to get Windows 11 Pro for only $10.49. Microsoft… READ THE REST
