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Netflix Trailer Drops for FTX Scandal Series 'The Altruists'
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TheAfternoon Rundown
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About the show
You were in a meeting that could have been an email. The world was not. The Afternoon Rundown catches you up on the day so far, in order of how loudly the anchors reacted to it, so you can walk out of the office already informed and only slightly alarmed.
It is also where #Trending lands at 3:30: the internet, explained to people who have a job.
On the show
- #TrendingWhat the internet is yelling about, 3:30 PM
- Ask BBNQuestions, answered loudly
- The Hot SeatSomebody has to answer for this
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U.S.
Magnetic Toys, Hand Warmers, and Rapture Pre-Workout Recalled
Magnetic toys pose ingestion hazards, hand warmers risk fire, and a pre-workout contains banned DMAA ingredient; consult product notices immediately.
Tech
National Review: Hedging AI Risks With Common Sense
National Review argues the U.S. can manage artificial intelligence risks while preserving innovation and competitiveness against China, according to…
Tech
Ohio Blogger Guilty of Harassment Over Shrek Image Sent to Senator
DJ Byrnes, owner of political blog The Rooster, was ordered to pay $200 after texting an explicit Shrek image to a Republican state senator.
World
NYT: Delay Letter Went to France, Fatah Rifts Cited
The Palestinian Authority notified France of the postponement through a letter, with internal Fatah divisions cited as a major factor; scheduling…
Weird News
New Kindle Users Report Odd Display Issue, Android Central Says
The display problem appears on 2026 Kindle models, raising questions about whether Amazon intended the issue or simply failed to catch it beforehand.
World
Krugman: France May Be 'Too Big to Save'
Nobel economist Paul Krugman warns France's fiscal crisis could destabilize European borrowing costs and affect consumer prices across the continent.
Weird News
Should You Be Worried? HHS Wants Faster Drug Research
HHS is pushing for faster drug development timelines while reports highlight unusual side effects emerging from GLP-1 medications.
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