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Your daily lens on the world starts here:

Ready for your next stimulus check—courtesy of Elon Musk and Donald Trump? The White House is considering doling out "DOGE Dividends" from the Department of Government Efficiency's cost-saving spree. Can it save billions, or is it just another power trip for billionaires?

DOGE's budget cuts would go straight to taxpayers, with another 20% going to the national debt. Critics say it's a sweet idea that could re-heat the economy. So, is it a dream come true or an inflation nightmare in the making? Grab your popcorn; we’re about to find out.

Roy vs. Murdoch

"Succession" isn't even close to the real Murdoch family drama: 93-year-old Rupert is trying to rewrite the rules of his media empire—pushing eldest son Lachlan into the top seat and sidelining everyone else. In a bombshell interview, middle son James calls Dad "misogynist," blasts Fox as a "menace," and spills on secret lawsuits pitting siblings against each other.

From clandestine texts in boardrooms to letters signed “Love, Dad” that come with legal threats, the Murdochs’ behind-the-scenes tug-of-war makes Logan Roy look tame. The fate of the multi-billion-dollar Murdoch empire? That’s the question.

Amor Fati

Psychologist Ethan Kross says our so-called “dark emotions” aren’t just unavoidable—they’re downright useful. Instead of putting anger or envy on the naughty list, we can use them to learn and grow.

Speaking of leaning in, do you ever feel oddly nostalgic for those early-pandemic lockdowns or even gloomier eras? Romanticizing tough times is a very human way of confirming that we got through them. In other words, our negative emotions might be offering a warm invitation, not a chilling threat.

Bonus: In Shift, Kross tells some extreme stories about people's darker emotions.

Shaken and Stirred

It's time to rethink protein shakes and muscle-boosting powder. New research suggests supplements can do more harm than good—especially for teens who want to look lean and ripped. Collagen supplements are also not trusted.

It’s not just about wasted money; studies hint that overusing these products could feed body-image issues or invite hidden health risks. Checking the facts (and the label) before scooping might be wise if you're shopping for gains.

💬 Beyond the Core

Magsefe'nt: Yes, you can use the Apple Polishing Cloth on your iPhone 16e.

Kill ‘Em All: New York City's congestion pricing is being killed by the Trump administration.

Bizarreaga: It seems Kim Kardashian's trying to do the pantaboots (naked, no less), and I'm nervous.

💡 Core Wisdom

📸 Lens to Life

“I could have sworn they were flying”: California skateboarders–in pictures.

🧮 Core Count: $6,000,000

The auction could fetch this much for a Banksy owned by a Blink-182 member.

.🗓️ Flashback:

1792 - The US Postal Service was created, postage ranges from 6 to 12 cents.

1872 - New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art opens.

1873 - John Moresby becomes the first European to discover Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, claiming it for Britain.

1938 - UK Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden resigns, stating Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain has appeased Nazi Germany.

1944 - US forces take Enewetak Atoll at the cost of 37 dead or missing Americans and 94 wounded; Japanese losses are 800 dead and 23 prisoners.

1947 - Earl Mountbatten of Burma is appointed the last viceroy of India to oversee the move to independence.

1962 - John Glenn becomes the first American to orbit Earth on Friendship 7.

I'm glad we could get together here. Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow!

Fatih Taskiran