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Nancy Mace faces House ethics committee investigation

• ⬤ Rep. Nancy Mace faces House ethics committee investigation
• ⬤ The Office of Congressional Conduct found 'substantial reason to believe' she engaged in improper reimbursement practices
• ⬤ Rep. Nancy Mace is a South Carolina Republican

The Allstate Corporation (ALL) Presents at 47th Annual Raymond James Institutional Investor Conference - Slideshow

• ⬤ The Allstate Corporation will discuss its 2022 financial results and provide an update on its business strategy.
• ⬤ The conference is expected to feature presentations from Allstate's management team.
• ⬤ The event is open to institutional investors and financial analysts.

EchoStar Corporation 2025 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation

• ⬤ EchoStar Corporation reports record revenue of $6.8 billion for Q4 2025, driven by strong demand for satellite services. Net income reaches $1.2 billion, exceeding expectations. The company announces plans to expand its satellite constellation with new launches in 2026.
• ⬤ EchoStar CEO highlights significant growth in subscription-based services, including satellite TV and broadband. Revenue growth driven by increasing adoption of streaming services and growing demand for satellite internet access.
• ⬤ EchoStar's board of directors declares special dividend of $1.50 per share, marking a 25% increase from previous year's dividend.

InRetail Perú Corp. 2025 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation

Kosmos Energy Ltd. 2025 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation

• ⬤ Kosmos Energy Ltd. to Release Fourth Quarter 2025 Earnings Results on February 26, 2026
• ⬤ Kosmos Energy Ltd. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Earnings Conference Call
• ⬤ Kosmos Energy Ltd. to Host Earnings Call on February 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET

California Resources Corporation 2025 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation

• ⬤ California Resources Corporation Reports Record Q4 2024 Earnings, Declares Dividend, and Announces 2025 Guidance
• ⬤ Record quarterly production of 74,000 BOE/d, up 12% from Q4 2023
• ⬤ Declines in global oil prices and lower-than-expected production cost savings led to a $1.2 billion year-over-year decline in revenue

'RHOA' Star Pinky Cole, Slutty Vegan Founder, Files For Bankruptcy

• ⬤ Pinky Cole, Slutty Vegan founder files for bankruptcy
• ⬤ Oxygenates debts of over $350,000
• ⬤ Accumulated financial struggles despite business success

Jon Gosselin's Ex-Girlfriend and Martha Stewart's Make-Up Artist Join 'RHONY'

• ⬤ Jon Gosselin's ex-girlfriend Hailey Glassman and celebrity makeup artist Daisy Toye are joining 'RHONY'.
• ⬤ Hailey Glassman appears on the show for the first time, while Daisy Toye is a longtime glam pro for Martha Stewart.
• ⬤ The two join a cast that includes returning housewives, including Ramona Singer and Luann de Lesseps.

Military Wife Calls Iran Strikes a Distraction, Fears for Her Husband's Life

• ⬤ Iran strikes divert attention from her husband's safety
• ⬤ Wife fears for husband's life while deployed in Middle East
• ⬤ Trump administration's actions may be a 'distraction'

Guys Bragged About Iran Strikes at D.C. Happy Hour Minutes After Trump Got Greenlight

• ⬤ Washington power players boasted about Iran strikes at D.C. happy hour
• ⬤ Details of operation remain classified
• ⬤ Bragging about sensitive information raises concerns

Judge Declares Mistrial in Killing of Miami Football Star Bryan Pata, 20 Years Later

• ⬤ Judge declares mistrial in 20-year-old murder trial.
• ⬤ Prosecutors to retry case after hung jury.
• ⬤ Sentence for Bryan Pata's killer remains on hold for now.

Video Shows Aftermath of Texas Mass Shooting, Chaos Inside Austin Bar

• ⬤ Gunman opens fire inside Texas bar, kills 3, injures over a dozen
• ⬤ Shooting sparks chaos and panic
• ⬤ Some patrons remain calm, others flee in fear

Angelina Jolie Is Not Dating 'Couture' Costar Louis Garrel, Despite Rumors

• ⬤ Angelina Jolie and Louis Garrel are not dating
• ⬤ The on-screen chemistry between the two was the source of the rumors
• ⬤ Jolie and Garrel are reportedly friends

Sean Astin Gushes Over Kristen Bell's Hosting Gig at the Actor Awards

Sean Astin was still riding high after the Actor Awards -- and he used the adrenaline to make it crystal clear who stole the show in his eyes.

Bill Clinton Explains Viral Hot Tub Photo During Epstein Deposition

Video from Former President Bill Clinton's 4-hour-long deposition probing his connection with Jeffrey Epstein has just been released ... and now he provided more context for his infamous hot tub photo.

Luke Kornet says Atlanta Hawks’ theme night with strip club Magic City objectifies women

• ⬤ Luke Kornet criticizes Hawks' Magic City strip club partnership
• ⬤ Kornet says the partnership objectifies women
• ⬤ Hawks' theme night sparks controversy over objectification

The Black Beauty Club Honored Its Vanguard 50 With An Awards Dinner at WSA

• ⬤ The Black Beauty Club Honored Its Vanguard 50 With An Awards Dinner at WSA
• ⬤ The dinner was dedicated to the innovators across beauty, fashion, culture, and wellness, in celebration of The Black Beauty Club's inaugural Vanguard 50 list
• ⬤ The Vanguard 50 honorees were recognized for their contributions to the industry

OpenAI's Sam Altman admits ‘rushed’ deal with Defense Department after backlash

Sam Altman says that OpenAI "shouldn't have rushed" its deal with the Defense Department and was making "some additions."

If You Installed Claude Code and Only Chat With It — You're Missing the Point

You installed Claude Code. You type claude. A chat opens. You ask it to fix bugs and write tests. If that's where you stopped, you're using maybe 20% of it. Claude Code's real power lives in three config files: CLAUDE.md, Hooks settings, and MCP server connections. Set these up and the experience co...

Claude API로 앱 만들기 — Tool Use, RAG, Agent 패턴 전부 정리

• ⬤ Tool Use: Claude가 외부 함수를 호출할 수 있습니다.
• ⬤ RAG: 지역에 특정한 규칙을 부여할 수 있습니다.
• ⬤ Agent/Workflow: 사용자들이 작업을 관리할 수 있습니다.

Building Real Apps With the Claude API — Tool Use, RAG, and Agent Patterns Explained

• ⬤ Tool Use gives Claude hands to create more complex responses.
• ⬤ RAG (Role-Abstraction-Goal) pattern defines the relationship between a user, a conversational AI, and the task at hand.
• ⬤ Agent/Workflow patterns define the workflow of the app, including the flow of user interactions and the AI's roles within that flow.

Anthropic이 공짜로 풀어놓은 13개 강의, 내가 다 뜯어봤다

• ⬤ Claude Code in Action
• ⬤ Introduction to Anthropic
• ⬤ Introduction to Machine Learning

Anthropic Dropped 13 Free Courses — I Broke Down Every Single One

• ⬤ Anthropic added 13 free courses to Skilljar
• ⬤ Courses are free and include certificates
• ⬤ Courses do not require an Anthropic account

How I Built a Credit Card Management Dashboard (And Why Spreadsheets Were Not Cutting It)

• ⬤ I had 17 credit cards open.
• ⬤ I tracked all of this in a Google Sheet...
• ⬤ Spreadsheets weren't cutting it for this complex credit card management setup.

P2P Communication Between Android and HarmonyOS Wearable (FA + Stage Model) Device - Technical Guide

• ⬤ P2P communication establishes a direct connection between Android and HarmonyOS wearable devices.
• ⬤ FA+Stage model is used to ensure seamless communication between devices.
• ⬤ Key architecture components include device registration, connection establishment and management.

A Practical Guide to Manual Testing Techniques and Their Future

• ⬤ Manual testing relies on a tester's understanding and observation to identify defects.
• ⬤ Black box testing focuses on testing without prior knowledge of the internal workings of the system.
• ⬤ Equivalence partitioning is a technique that groups similar inputs together to ensure comprehensive testing.

SentinelOne Intelligence Brief: Iranian Cyber Activity Outlook

• ⬤ Iranian cyber activity on the rise in UAE and Middle East
• ⬤ Tensions with US and Israel fuel potential for cyber attacks
• ⬤ Increased risk of targeted hacking operations in the region

I'm in Grade 7 and I Built an AI Integration Hub with Google Gemini (Here's What I Learned)

• ⬤ I built an AI integration hub with Google Gemini using Python and TensorFlow
• ⬤ I learned about data preprocessing, model training, and deployment
• ⬤ I gained experience with a new programming language and improved my problem-solving skills

Using Automation to Track 0% APR Deadlines Across 20 Credit Cards

• ⬤ Average APR in 2026 surpasses 20% for first time on record
• ⬤ Many credit card holders face 0% APR deadline expiration without notice
• ⬤ Automating credit card monitoring can prevent unexpected APR increases

BAION — The Body Problem

• ⬤ The industry is focused on improving individual components, but neglecting the development of the overall 'body' of AI systems.
• ⬤ Current AI models lack a nervous system, memory, and coordination, despite significant investments in individual parts.
• ⬤ The focus on isolated advancements is hindering the creation of truly intelligent AI systems.