Screencap of Twitter/X video. A homeless encampment in Seattle is so overrun with garbage that it is being described as an environmental hazard, yet it keeps expanding in size. Trees are even being cut down to make it bigger. Of course, this makes no sense because Seattle is a city filled with liberals who care…
Old Missouri Congressional map on the left and new Missouri Congressional map on the right. The Missouri Supreme Court tossed the new map AFTER primaries already took place! The wacky Missouri Supreme Court on Thursday threw out the state’s new congressional map that favored the GOP and eliminated one Democrat seat to Congress. According to…
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM A space telescope with 100 times the sky coverage of Hubble lifted off from Florida this past Sunday. Astronomers have been waiting nearly a decade for this. The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope survived two White House attempts to cancel it and is now on its way to a…
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM There’s a lot tangled up in choosing a fertility clinic. Some of it is practical: where is it, what does it cost, what are their numbers. Some of it is harder to put into words, like whether you feel genuinely seen and supported through a process that’s already emotionally…
If you want to improve your sales management, start by focusing on five key practices. Set achievable sales goals using SMART criteria to keep your team motivated. Next, enhance your sales process with clear stages and data insights. Don’t forget about hiring coachable talent and investing in their training. Use data to refine your strategies,…
Sustainable sourcing is essential for retailers aiming to attract conscious consumers and enhance their brand image. Start by setting clear sustainability goals that align with your business values. Next, build strong partnerships with suppliers who share your vision. Use technology to track and report sustainability metrics, ensuring transparency. Additionally, prioritize local and ethical suppliers to…
Classroom technology is the focus of a new report from the American Psychological Association (APA), which argues we should be focusing less on bans and more on the specific harms of flashy new tech. The report, which includes a long list of findings and recommendations for educators and parents regarding all kinds of EdTech, hones…
Just how much will the foldable iPhone Ultra cost? That’s the biggest lingering question ahead of Apple’s big iPhone launch event on Sept. 9. Leaks point to a price of $2,000 or more, and now, a new report from the analysts at the market intelligence firm International Data Corporation (IDC) projects an average selling price of $2,550….
A year after the launch of GPT-5, OpenAI has announced the arrival of GPT-6 Astra, which will begin rolling out immediately. The AI company called Astra “the world’s most intelligent and aligned model.” OpenAI Astra marks a new generation of models for the AI company, but also carries new risks. The day before Astra’s launch,…
While most of the vandals ripping down automatic license plate readers prefer to go incognito, an Albuquerque character named Jevon Martinez isn’t afraid to show his face. Weeks after Bernalillo county officials cancelled their contract with the controversial surveillance company Flock earlier this year, Martinez noticed the automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) were still up….
