Bitcoin is crashing below $70K. My honest advice is wait and see before you buy or sell.

New York City, we have no excuse to be bored this summer. The map at Nyc.gov/summer is full of free and affordable stuff to do -- sports, music, arts, movies, video games and more -- in every borough.   The city is your backyard. Get out there and enjoy it.

Claude just gave me a whole lot of useful info on the hacking capabilities and potential threats of Anthropic’s Mythos. Maybe AI isn’t as biased as I thought.

Have you started your #QPL130 Trading Card collection yet? Visit the libraries featured in the first two sets of cards, complete a scavenger hunt activity, and receive each location's unique card! Start (and continue) your card-collecting journey today! queenslibrary.org/spotlight/qp...

Interesting look at the CBS debacles with Colbert.

Generative AI is cheat code for prepping to move overseas. While brushing up on Japanese, I used Claude and ChatGPT to bulk sell items I no longer need and rent out my place in a fraction of the time. Saved myself days and boosted profit. It's not all doom and gloom.

Real-world checks and balances are playing out. Not in courts, but in polls, gas prices, and a growing Republican revolt. www.nytimes.com/2026/05/23/u...

With the prices of beef, hot dogs and tomatoes all higher, feeding a holiday crowd is costlier this year. on.wsj.com/4vpksg3

Stablecoins are no longer a fringe market. BeInCrypto's 2026 long list includes payment giants Visa and Mastercard alongside crypto-native firms like Ripple and circle, showing how traditional finance and digital assets are increasingly converging. bit.ly/3RmKeTq

The stablecoin war is no longer just a crypto story. It's a banking and geopolitical one. A coalition of 37 European banks is building a euro stablecoin—a direct challenge to the U.S. dollar's grip on global digital finance. www.coindesk.com/business/202...

Bitcoin increasingly looks like a balance-sheet asset, not just a speculative trade. Public companies and ETFs keep absorbing supply while long-term holders sit tight. This cycle feels increasingly institutional and not retail-driven. www.livemint.com/market/bitco...

Data centers' impact on energy and water supply is well documented, but a series of new studies have revealed another potential impact.

Marketing skills applied to journalism = diluted journalism. Journalism skills applied to marketing = more potent marketing. One discipline is built on trust. Transfer trust into persuasion: powerful. Transfer persuasion into truth-seeking: distorting.

I generally avoid politics as a mostly business writer. But this is notable.

Here’s the latest news and analysis on the oil market.

One more prediction while I’m at it: Give it a week or so and Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other crypto assets will be even more discounted. Geopolitical shocks create panic sellers. Patience creates buyers. #Bitcoin #crypto #markets

Unfavorable but honest prediction: The ongoing Iran conflict is going to push inflation higher and the Federal Reserve may need to hike rates in response. Nobody wants to hear it, but energy shocks don’t resolve quickly. #markets #Fed #inflation

During our new QPL #Kahoot Challenge, we'll test your knowledge of Mexico's history and culture, along with other lesser-known bits of trivia about los Estados Unidos Mexicanos. Enjoy and don't forget to share it with your friends! kahoot.it/challenge/07...

A lot of entrepreneurs preach the 9pm–5am sleep schedule like it’s scripture. I usually sleep 10:30pm–6am and that works fine 💤 . The most important thing is getting 7 to 8 hours of consistent quality sleep. Optimize for the output tailored to your life, not the aesthetic.

I find it increasingly hard to read emails, articles, social posts, and other messages that start with "Most people..."

This is a must read on NYC's affordable apartment lottery system for tenants and landlords alike from @rachelholliday.bsky.social at @thecity.nyc 🗽

Hello, Mr. 🐙 Good day to to you, sir.

Spring cleaning: just unsubscribed from a few dozen emails that were cluttering up work and personal life. Feels good.

Nothing says "quality research" like ghostwriters messaging other ghostwriters on LinkedIn to offer ghostwriting services 👻.

I have a question: Why can’t we build more data centers in space 🛰️? Solar power. No land use. No water cooling. The technology is advancing fast. Let’s invest in it and put less strain on Earth’s resources 🌍.

Who will Mamdani appoint to the MTA board, and why does that matter? good piece from @jmartineznyc.bsky.social for @thecity.nyc today:

Now that there are live dealers at Resorts World, will Queens actually get the paper?

This is an important read. Even the most financially savvy people can get caught off guard. These numbers are alarming, and the advice here might save you from a costly mistake.

If you’re ever waiting for a Claude reset at a critical moment: meditate and reflect on what’s truly urgent until the queue clears. Or play Tetris for 20 minutes.

Happy #MothersDay to all moms, mother figures, and caregivers, in Queens and everywhere! (Black-and-white photos courtesy of the #QPLArchives.) And don't forget our free #QPLBaby programs, designed for expecting parents, new families, and their little ones! queenslibrary.org/calendar?sea...

Happy Mother’s Day to all the wonderful moms out there 🌼

My general philosophies on a few matters: Independence over institutions. Self worth over net worth. Creative state over numbing substance. Universal peace over limited prosperity.

Good music is far better weekend dopamine than any substance. Deep in it today. My five favorites of all time: 1. Stevie Wonder 2. Sly & The Family Stone 3. The Rolling Stones 4. Mike Patton / Faith No More 5. Hieroglyphics Drop yours. 👇

My six-year-old son just yelled out to me on FaceTime: “PaPapaya!” It made me laugh, made me excited to see him in Japan in July, and made me want to go buy a papaya. That’s influencer marketing in my book.

Virtually every company is a tech company in 2026. The distinction is how well they use technology.

One of the surest paths to getting rich is solving rich people’s problems. If you’re already on this path, your clients likely serve wealthier people. There are exceptions, but that’s how money tends to flow in business. The quicker you recognize it, the more you can make.

Housing shortages don’t just impact those in need of homes. They fuel class divides, culture clashes, local business losses, and community instability. When workers are priced out, neighborhoods lose their identity. Everyone feels it.

The referral economy is very real. Perform good work for the right people and it may very well get around.

Weekend laptop time: I get far more out of exploring the right AI threads than any social media feed for my interests and goals. More interactive, more customizable, and honestly more motivating. The signal-to-noise ratio isn't even close.

Ghostwriting tip: The more voices you can wear comfortably, the better. Practice 'you.' Practice 'we.' Practice neutral. Practice all of it.

Browse our recommended books for adults, teens, and kids in honor of #NationalPoetryMonth! queenslibrary.org/books-movies...

The central bank chair said he had “no choice” but to remain at the Federal Reserve as it faces a “series of legal attacks.”

If the UAE follows through on leaving OPEC, this won’t be only about supply. It will be about control. OPEC works because of coordination. If that starts to break, pricing becomes less predictable—and more volatile.

Economists and the IMF warn the Iran conflict could slow global growth if oil stays elevated. Energy is becoming a constraint on growth. The takeaway: Sustained price pressure reshapes the outlook. What to watch: If energy stays high, growth expectations will come down. bit.ly/4ef7sUW

📊 Inflation fears are creeping back as Japan lifts inflation forecasts and oil stays elevated. How are policymakers weighing the risks? Hear now on the Morning Bid podcast reut.rs/4u659b6

Can anyone guess which country will dominate the global auto industry going forward?

On a lighter note with everything going on in America and elsewhere right now. A colleague just put me onto one of the many small micro marketing companies out there and it arguably has the funniest name of all time.

What is happening in America right now—acts of violence, questionable security measures, and unclear accountability—is cause for concern. This isn’t political. I don’t have party affiliations. Be mindful. Stay safe.

President Donald Trump was somberly contemplative and unusually conciliatory after confronting what he saw as a third attempt on his life in less than two years. https://to.pbs.org/4e9MR4j

I asked Claude if Kash Patel is an alcoholic because it concerns me as an American. The head of the FBI should be sober and clear minded overseeing our well being and private information. Ask Claude or another source if you’re curious enough.