Modern Day Jackie O

Goooood morning,

Another week is in the books! Thank you to everyone who responded yesterday. 🥹 

Feedback was almost exactly split down the middle on liking photos with headlines vs text headlines… so I’ll see if I can cook up a happy medium.

Keeping it short & sweet for your Friday. To the news we go. ⬇️ 

Art

Pantone announces Mocha Mousse as 2025 Color of the Year.

Off-White is making its golf debut with a line called "ALL IN ONE."

Artwork confiscated by police from the Italian mafia is on exhibit in Milan.

Politics

Biden reportedly considering pardons for Anthony Fauci, Liz Cheney and others following Hunter Biden pardon.

Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe and Texas Rep. Pat Fallon engaged in a screaming match during congressional hearing re Trump assassination attempts.

House rejects releasing Matt Gaetz' ethics report following sexual misconduct allegations.

Biz/Tech

A Washington court might decide today whether TikTok's parent company must follow through with divestiture to avoid U.S. ban.

Mckinsey was bribing South African government officials and is now paying $122 million to settle.

OpenAI is shipping a bunch of new features during "Shipmas" including a $200-a-month Pro tier being added to their subscription model.

Michael Jarman is the Microsoft Excel World Champion 2024.

Health + Science

Scientists in Switzerland have developed glow-in-the-dark wood using a bioluminescent fungus for sustainable lighting options in homes and public spaces.

I didn't know we were still figuring out numbers- the largest prime number ever discovered was just announced, 2^136,279,841 -1.

After major backlash, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield reversed its plan to limit anesthesia coverage.

Have the best weekend! First sponsor is next week. 🎉 

XOXO,

Jackie