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The New Yorker 

When the C.I.A. Messes Up

Its agents are often depicted as malevolent puppet masters—or as bumbling idiots. The truth is even less comforting.

The New Yorker 

The Mail

Readers respond to Sarah Stillman’s piece on changes to jail visits and Anthony Lane’s article on the abridgment app Blinkist.

The New Yorker 

“H.M.S. Pinafore” Uptown, on Repeat

A century ago, some Manhattan blue bloods in Blue Hill, Maine, decided that performing Gilbert and Sullivan would keep the kids out of trouble. They’re still at it.

The New Yorker 

Notes on a Last-Minute Safari, by David Sedaris

We saw every animal that was in “The Lion King” and then some. They were just there, like ants at a picnic, except that they were elephants and giraffes and zebras.

Macworld.com 

Windows 11 Pro is $24.97 for Father’s Day and this is your last chance

Macworld

If your Dad isn’t getting ahead of the AI revolution, then he’s already falling behind. Like, is Dad’s current operating system using artificial intelligence features to improve his computing experience?

If the answer is no (or even if you aren’t sure), upgrade Dad now to Microsoft Windows 11 Pro to enjoy enhanced UI abilities, better multitasking, improved security, and yes, the advantages of AI tools to help make his PC truly sing.

Of particular interest in Windows 11 Pro is Windows Copilot... Читать дальше...

Adweek.com 

Can AI Replace Humans for Market Research? This Firm Is Doing It

Many chief marketing officers want their market research to possess more of these three qualities: Faster, cheaper, better. Making it happen, however, can be difficult--especially in the business-to-business category, which targets a more select group of individuals than business-to-consumer. Assembling focus groups takes time. Getting business leaders to fill out surveys can be expensive. Obtaining...

Adweek.com 

15 Campaigns That Award-Winning Creatives Think Will Snag Cannes Lions Awards

Ahead of the 2024 Cannes Lions festival, ADWEEK asked creatives who have either won a prestigious Cannes Lions Award or served on a jury at the event to give us their picks for creative they think will win this year. The picks ranged from spots that ran on advertising's biggest stage--the Super Bowl--to fantastic films...

The New Republic 

Donald Trump’s Last (We Hope) Grift

Have you been to the Trump Ocean Resort Baja Mexico? It’s absolutely lovely; you must visit one of these days. I did, a little while back. Let me tell you all about it. The resort is in Mexico, just over the border with the United States and southwest of “TJ,” as Tijuana is generally known to locals from both nations. My visit took place during a family trip through Baja. I had to go, to see what golden glories Donald Trump had foisted on this nation of supposed “bad hombres.”

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PC World 

Last chance to get Microsoft Office 2021 for just $50

There are a number of quality free office tools on the market, but there’s a reason why Microsoft Office is still preferred by businesses. The leading paid office suite packs some of the world’s most powerful programs and, right now, you can get it for a special discount. It’s your last chance, however, so act fast to pick up a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows for just $49.97.

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TheHill.com 

House GOP to go on offense on investigations

House Republicans are leaning into their investigations this week, holding a key floor vote and high-profile hearing as they look to go on offense to contrast the ongoing legal entanglements surrounding former President Trump. The lower chamber is set to vote on holding Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress, as Republicans spar with...