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You know that feeling when some thing you see strikes a chord in you, triggers something deep inside, resonates, sends vibrations through your inner state? The modern urge is to take out your phone, or maybe, if you're fancier, a camera, and record it. Often, when looking at the so-captured moment, it disappoints. It's nowhere near as vibrant, as visceral as experienced. No filter helps,. In those moments, I often think to myself, 'I should learn how to paint.' Perhaps this explains why human...

Welcome to today’s edition of Slide Rule Pass — your concise, sharp read on the most important transfer stories across Europe. With pre-season in full swing and squads taking shape, the market is moving fast. Let’s dive in.Isak Requests Newcastle Exit Amid Liverpool InterestAlexander Isak has formally requested to leave Newcastle United this summer. The 25‑year‑old Sweden international is seeking a weekly wage of around £300k, which Newcastle find hard to meet under their wage structure. He m...

A Neighborhood Tradition Rooted in Routine and Connection There’s something peaceful about the early hours when the sun is just rising, the streets are calm, and the world feels like it’s still waking up. Every morning, Sheamus and I step into that quiet moment for our daily neighborhood walk, a simple routine that’s become a meaningful part of our father-son bond. We start from our apartment and take the familiar route, shoes tapping gently against the pavement. As we walk, Sheamus observes ...

The Base App is taking on the attention economy—with ownership, upside, and community baked in. At Base’s A New Day One event, the spotlight wasn’t just on product drops. It was on creators. The founders, filmmakers, artists, and builders who’ve spent the last two decades turning the internet into what it is—without ever owning the upside. That changes now. This is the moment crypto becomes more than a tech stack. It becomes a creator stack.

The new football season is warming up, and so is AI. From backroom tactics to real-time refereeing decisions, from the way fans engage with the game to how clubs operate off the pitch, AI isn’t just joining football; it’s rewiring every play, every decision, and every fan moment. But will AI really invade the pitch? Let’s find out!

As you know, sixplexes are now permitted in certain parts of Toronto. We've spoken before about how it should be all of Toronto; but nevertheless, they are allowed in areas where they were not allowed before. That constitutes progress. But it gets much better: This week, Mayor Chow announced that she will be bringing forward a motion to Council to eliminate development charges and parkland dedication cash-in-lieu requirements for new developments up to six residential units. This is a big dea...

Self Protocol's proof-of-humanity zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) will be integrated into Google Cloud products to combat bots and ensure fair access for real humans.

☁️ Google Cloud Integrates with Self Protocol 🎂 ETH ETFs 1 Year in, $8.5B Inflows 🫧 All Time High in Blobs Per Block

I’m excited to announce my first series of public-facing workshops and AI Power Hours through Build First, my new AI workshop and training business. The first three events include:AI Power Hour - Build a Side Scrolling Game (virtual)Date: Aug 7, 3 p.m. ET Co-Host: Sara Chipps Cost: Free Go from 0 to MVP in just 60 minutes. This AI Power Hour hour features developer evangelist and community leader Sara Chipps, cofounder of Girl Develop It and most recently a senior engineering manager at Linke...

Everything is a launchpadAs crypto prices continue to grind up (hoping we all can go home to our relatives this holiday season and not be made fun of for once, jk) another theme has emerged: things are coming onchain! Yes, this is obvious and has been happening for a looooooooong time, but more as experiments. As more practical use cases are being discovered and repackaged for broader adoption, our jpegs, art, fiat currencies, financial assets, and content are all gaining legitimacy as they e...