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Kirk Sigmon isn’t your typical lawyer. As a partner and intellectual property attorney specializing in AI law, he constantly seeks to expand his knowledge in the rapidly evolving world of technology. But unlike many in his field, Kirk has taken a hands-on approach to truly understand the engineering behind the AI he works with every day. To do this, Kirk enrolled in the online Master’s of Engineering in Computer Engineering (MEng-CE) at Dartmouth, a program he describes as one that will, “pay off a bazillion times over” in his professional career. A non-linear path to expertise Kirk’s educational and career…

Rumours are swirling about who could play the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show, with one source saying UK singer Adele has been approached.Page Six has reported that Adele has been approached to perform but has not yet agreed to play. Adele publicly turned down the gig in 2017, telling a crowd at a Los Angeles show that she rejected the performance.Adele publicly turned down the gig in 2017, telling a crowd at a LA show that she rejected the performance. (The Hollywood Reporter via Getty)”First of all, I’m not doing the Super Bowl… I mean, that show is not about…

Sometimes, it takes the creative impetus of a great filmmaker to finally pick up that chunky novel that’s been sitting gathering dust on your book shelves since god-knows-when. Such was the case with my own yellowing edition of Thomas Pynchon’s 1990 novel, ​‘Vineland’, which I’d shirked for too long having understood it to be, from contemporary reviews, one of the author’s more opaque works (which is saying something). When it was announced that Paul Thomas Anderson was returning once more to the PCU (Pynchon Cinematic Universe) following 2014’s superb Inherent Vice by adapting ​‘Vineland’ for the screen, this was the sign I needed…

In my monthly podcast series, “Environmental Insights: Discussions on Policy and Practice from the Harvard Environmental Economics Program” (produced by the Harvard Environmental Economics Program), I’ve had the pleasure of engaging in conversations with individuals who have played very important roles in environmental and climate change policy, whether from within academia, government, NGOs, or private industry.  My most recent guest was certainly no exception, because I was joined by John Podesta, who has held numerous important positions in the U.S. government, starting with leading staff positions in the U.S. Senate, and then – more prominently – in the White House,…

Some stuff I am reading today morning: FED cuts rates by 25 bps (MC) Wall Street reacts to Powell’s rate cut (ZH) Dotcom on Steroids (GQG Partners) Bumper Listing of Urban Company (Fortune) Banks, NBFCs unveil offers for festive season (FE) BlackBuck exits Bengaluru (Rediff) Exxon can reenter Russia (OP) Understanding family fights in India Inc (ML) Some Investment Rules (Bala) Playing to Win (Phil Bak)

Sri Lanka sealed a vital six-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the 11th match of Asia Cup 2025 Group B at Abu Dhabi on September 18, ending Afghanistan’s campaign and booking their Super Four spot. Afghanistan managed 169 for eight after being 79 for six but Mohammad Nabi’s blistering 60 off 22 balls revived their innings. In reply Sri Lanka chased down 170 with eight balls to spare as Kusal Mendis remained unbeaten on 74 off 52 balls to steer his side home.Nuwan Thushara’s brilliance with the ball and Mohammad Nabi’s explosive rescue act in first inningsAfghanistan’s top order collapsed against…

Fans of Eintracht Frankfurt, Club Brugge and Sporting Lisbon were treated to an evening of goals as all three clubs recorded big victories to conclude matchday one of the Champions League. Frankfurt fell behind to an eighth-minute Yunus Akgun goal in their home tie with Galatasaray before the Turkish side imploded shortly before half-time when own goals from Davinson Sanchez and Wilfried Singo, as well as a fine Can Uzan goal – all coming within 12 minutes of the whistle – handed the German side a two-goal advantage. The Bundesliga club added two more after the break courtesy of Jonathan…

Why hasn’t Kirill Kaprizov signed an extension yet? Daily Faceoff: Michael Russo, when asked about Minnesota Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov on if it’s term, and/or money as to why a deal hasn’t been signed yet. Where are things headed? ** NHLRumors.com transcription Jason Gregor: “Now, the Kaprizov one Mike is, on the last rundown, you had said, ‘Hey, I’ve heard that, you know, they’re gonna offer him $128 million, which is 16 over eight years. And they did. Now, I think term is more the issue, not AAV, or, you know, is that we, because I can see how a…

US regulators have sued Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation, accusing the companies of employing illegal ticket resale tactics and costing consumers millions of dollars in the process.The Federal Trade Commission, along with seven states, said the entertainment giant coordinated with brokers to buy concert tickets and ultimately sell those tickets at a “substantial” mark-up, profiting from huge resale fees.The resale practices violated consumer protection law, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said.Ticketmaster, which dominates the concert ticketing market, has faced backlash against its ticket prices for years. The FTC’s suit marks its latest hurdle.Ticketmaster and Live Nation did not…

The purpose of Bitcoin is to definancialize the world, not refinancialize it. And so when I heard Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor say at the Bitcoin Treasuries Unconference yesterday that he wants to see $200 trillion in credit built on top of bitcoin once it hits a $100 trillion market cap, I felt uneasy. JUST IN: Michael Saylor says if Bitcoin hits $100 trillion, there could be $200 trillion in credit built on top of it.Bitcoin is just getting started 🚀 pic.twitter.com/SbgH9gW7fb— Bitcoin Archive (@BTC_Archive) September 17, 2025 Then, when I heard Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong send a similar message…