Modern Day Jackie O

Let’s take a moment to remember Jerry Springer. RIP. 🙏 

If you’re like me, you mainly think of him and The Jerry Springer Show, his OG Maury-like TV show. BUT NO, he lived so many lives in one. Let’s recap:

• Born in England to Jewish refugees and moved to Queens when he was 5

• Went to law school and served as the legal advisor for Robert F. Kennedy’s 1968 presidential campaign

• Moved to Cincinnati and served on City Council until he resigned in 1974 after soliciting a prostitute

• Ran for Mayor and won, served as Mayor of Cincinnati from 1977-1978

• Left politics and got into broadcast journalism, won 10 regional Emmy’s as a local news anchor

• Launched The Jerry Springer Show which aired for 27 seasons and at its peak had over 8 million viewers beating out Oprah

• He made a country album called Dr. Talk in 1995

• He hosted: America’s Got Talent, Miss World, Miss Universe, WWE, and The Price is Right

• Closed out his career with Judge Jerry, a courtroom show from 2019-2022

And I skipped a lot. The dude did so much. Imagining him as a mayor after seeing The Jerry Springer Show though? Fascinating.

To the news. 😊 

Art

Popular children's show Bluey is set to make its movie debut in 2027.

The Dubai Walk project aims to make Dubai a fully walkable city by introducing 4,000 miles of walkways many elevated above ground.

Mr. Beast is renting the Egyptian pyramids for 100 hours at an undisclosed amount and intends to make a video exploring parts "no one's seen publicly."

Politics

The UK government is considering introducing a 'right to personality' to protect artists and creators from unauthorized use of likeness by generative AI.

CNN aired a segment where they rescued a Syrian prisoner, come to find out he was actually a former intelligence officer for the Assad government who lied to reporters about his identity.

The Biden administration is auctioning off materials intended to be used in building the border wall starting at $5.

Biz/Tech

Researchers have created a lollipop device that currently allows for simulated tasting of 9 flavor profiles which could allow us to taste things along with shows we watch in the future.

For the first time, American golfers will be paid to play in the Ryder Cup receiving a $200,000 stipend and $300,000 to give to charity each.

Life's Echo is a company aiming to keep AI-replicas of users alive after they pass through asking over 1,000 questions and creating a unique model for each person.

Neobank Chime files confidentially for 2025 IPO.

California residents can now claim a $2,000 credit for ebike purchases.

Health + Science

Paleontologists have discovered a gorgonopsian fossil, the world's oldest mammalian ancestor dating back 270-280 million years.

An MIT study has found that legalese is overly complicated to assert authority rather than for distinct articulation.

Chinese astronauts have completed the longest-ever spacewalk at 9 hours outside the Tiangong space station.

Boeing Starliner astronauts won't return until late March 2025 bringing their stay to 9 months as opposed to the original plan of 10 days.

LOL. Today’s quote was LONG. I love Nietzsche though.

In the context of today’s crazy division politically, morally, and otherwise, I think we could all find some use in revisiting his work. He was ruthlessly critical of societal constructs while consistently conveying how crucial it is to find fulfilling, authentic meaning in life without guarantees.

And he was a really good hiker apparently… as he was nearing total blindness, he did the same hike every day. I did it and it was hard/kind of scary with full sight.

But enough early morning philosophy- enjoy your Thursday! Talk to someone about the world today.

XOXO,

Jackie