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Herb Scribner

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• Senior associate, audience @axios.com • Previous: Washington Post, Deseret News, Soccer Newsday • Followed by KFC on X • Self-published author of 'Not Afraid Of You,' The Pen Saga

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Herb Scribner @herbscribner.bsky.social · Jun 30

🚨 One big thing — I am back with @axios.com

—This time, I’ll be working as a senior audience associate to expand readership and audience.

—Never been a better time to report the news and why it matters in Smart Brevity. Let’s go. 😎

Herb Scribner @herbscribner.bsky.social · 4h

NEW by me -- Mark Cuban slams OpenAI's erotica plan: "This is going to backfire"

Mark Cuban slams OpenAI's erotica plan: "This is going to backfire"

"This isn't about porn. That's everywhere," Cuban said.

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Herb Scribner @herbscribner.bsky.social · 7h

NEW by me -- MAGA escalates war on "The View" after host breaks Trump hat promise

Though MAGA figures have long criticized "The View," they've seen the possibility of her wearing a MAGA hat as a potential cultural win.

MAGA targets "The View" and Alyssa Farah Griffin over Trump hat promise

Griffin promised to wear a red MAGA hat on air if Trump negotiated a Gaza peace deal.

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Herb Scribner @herbscribner.bsky.social · 7h

High schoolers admit to dating AI as romantic relationships grow

High schoolers admit to dating AI as romantic relationships grow - Dexerto

A new report from CDT, the Center for Democracy and Technology, has found that one in five high school students know someone or have, themselves, been in a romantic relationship with AI.

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Herb Scribner @herbscribner.bsky.social · 9h

NBA rookies to wear collectible jersey patches in debut

NBA rookies' debut jerseys get the trading card treatment

A Fanatics Collectibles exec says more NBA players are collecting cards.

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Herb Scribner @herbscribner.bsky.social · 21h

Haji Wright with an excellent strike. We need him on this USMNT.

Herb Scribner @herbscribner.bsky.social · 1d

New Latter-day Saints president Dallin H. Oaks brings record of conservatism

The former judge and law professor hasn't shied away from the civic sphere.

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Herb Scribner @herbscribner.bsky.social · 1d

Erotica is next for ChatGPT

Sam Altman: OpenAI will allow erotica for adult users

In a post on X, Altman also said ChatGPT will engage more personally.

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Herb Scribner @herbscribner.bsky.social · 1d

well, the hype had to end at some point.

paris martineau @paris.nyc · 1d

my latest investigation for @consumerreports.org is based on months of reporting and 60+ lab tests of leading protein supplements

we found that most protein powders and shakes have more lead in one serving than our experts say is safe to have in a day (🧵)

www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein...

Protein Powders and Shakes Contain High Levels of Lead - Consumer Reports

CR tests of 23 popular protein powders and shakes found that most contain high levels of lead.

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Herb Scribner @herbscribner.bsky.social · 1d

More than 150 schoolchildren quarantined as US measles cases hit 33-year high

Over 150 schoolchildren quarantined as US measles cases hit 33-year high

The children in South Carolina were unvaccinated, as were many of the 1,563 people infected in the US this year.

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Herb Scribner @herbscribner.bsky.social · 1d

Alec Baldwin says he is 'fine' after Hampton car crash

Alec Baldwin said he and his brother were driving on Long Island when a garbage truck cut them off, causing their car to veer off the road and into a tree.

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Herb Scribner @herbscribner.bsky.social · 1d

Supreme Court takes up Republican attack on Voting Rights Act in case over Black representation

A Republican attack on a core provision of the Voting Rights Act that's designed to protect racial minorities comes to the Supreme Court this week, more than a decade after the justices knocked out an...

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Herb Scribner @herbscribner.bsky.social · 1d

Snipers on roof as security ramps up for Italy-Israel qualifier

Snipers on roof, Udine on max alert for Italy-Israel

Snipers are on the roof of the Israel team hotel in Udine and the Italian city is on maximum alert ahead of a World Cup qualifier on Tuesday.

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Herb Scribner @herbscribner.bsky.social · 1d

Walmart taps OpenAI for "AI-first" shopping through ChatGPT

Walmart and OpenAI team up for AI-powered shopping in ChatGPT

Instead of searching for ingredients, you'll be able to say "plan taco night" and buy the goods.

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Herb Scribner @herbscribner.bsky.social · 1d

From Iceland to Cape Verde: The 5 smallest countries ever to reach the World Cup

Cape Verde has secured its first World Cup berth after beating Eswatini 3-0

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Herb Scribner @herbscribner.bsky.social · 1d

One week until the NBA season.

Herb Scribner @herbscribner.bsky.social · 1d

Visa is prepping for AI holiday shoppers with a new "Trusted Agent Protocol" that helps retailers distinguish legitimate AI shopping agents from malicious bots

Exclusive: Visa prepping for a future where AI buys your holiday gifts

Visa's new "Trusted Agent Protocol" could be the first step toward a world where AI agents buy your gifts for you.

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Herb Scribner @herbscribner.bsky.social · 1d

Immigration crackdown sets off alarms in hospitals

Trump's immigration crackdown sparks fear and alarm at hospitals

Health systems have been seeking legal advice about what's permissible in public and private spaces.

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Herb Scribner @herbscribner.bsky.social · 1d

Morning all. Back to the news grind after a long weekend.

Herb Scribner @herbscribner.bsky.social · 1d

N.Y., N.J. streets flooded as Nor'easter slams U.S. East Coast

Photos: Powerful storm pummels U.S. East Coast

The days-long powerful storm is set to slam the U.S. East Coast with heavy rains, coastal flooding and gusty winds into tomorrow.

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Herb Scribner @herbscribner.bsky.social · 2d

John Cena vs AJ Styles at Crown Jewel was a match that makes you remember why you love wrestling.

Meant so much to wrestling fans who watched WWE, TNA, Ruthless Aggression era, and so much more.

Easily could have been Cena’s final match. Just perfect end to end.

Herb Scribner @herbscribner.bsky.social · 2d

The NBA vetted and approved a $300 million sponsorship deal between the LA Clippers and Aspiration in 2021, ESPN reports

Sources: NBA OK'd Clips' Aspiration patch deal

The NBA vetted and approved a $300 million sponsorship deal between the Los Angeles Clippers and Aspiration in 2021, before the company signed a separate deal with Kawhi Leonard that triggered an inve...

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Herb Scribner @herbscribner.bsky.social · 2d

Need this.

-RSL/FCD in wild card.
-Potentially SEA/VAN and ORL/MIA in Round 2
-SD/PDX and ORL/CIN great opening round games.

Herb Scribner @herbscribner.bsky.social · 2d

Very interested what happens with The Vision after Raw this morning. The Brons can stand on their own but what does this mean for Seth?

Feels very “aura” and “reaction” oriented but there’s gotta be a plan here. Maybe they realized stable was getting flat and pivoted.

Herb Scribner @herbscribner.bsky.social · 2d

Trump urges pardon for Netanyahu during Gaza address to Knesset

"Cigars and champagne, who the hell cares about this?"

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Herb Scribner @herbscribner.bsky.social · 2d

NEWS: Taylor Swift announces new Eras Tour docuseries and concert show film for Disney+.

Live show and first two episodes of the series drop on Dec. 12.

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