Posts by Nathan Pine
Weekend Update Tackles Cornell Controversy & Return Of ‘Glee’
After cracks about Pete Hegseth, Kristi Noem and President Trump’s vendetta against CNN, Michael Che touched on the ongoing controversy at Cornell University and Ryan Murphy’s decision to bring back Glee. Che first served up a serious note by referencing the sexual assault case at Cornell University and how “obviously we don’t want to make…
Read MoreSNL Cold Open Mocks Trump & MAGA’s Midterms Campaign
Just a month away from the volatile midterms and a president way down in the polls, there was once again a plethora of political material ripe for this week’s SNL cold open, and the NBC late-nighter went full MAGA, with some Mitch McConnell on the side. Played by Mickey Day, the wheelchair bound 84-year-old Kentucky…
Read MoreMichigan Urged to ‘Move Away’ From QB Bryce Underwood by Former College Coach
Fans of the University of Michigan had high hopes for former No. 1 ranked quarterback recruit Bryce Underwood heading into his sophomore season. But after a second-straight loss for the Wolverines on Saturday, one former college coach believes that it may be time for the program to move on from Underwood as their starter. Michigan…
Read MoreThakral looks to unlock value through lifestyle spinoff listing, India expansion
With the group’s revenue rising 18% in H1, its boss believes now is the right time for an IPO [SINGAPORE] Inderbethal Singh Thakral, CEO of mainboard-listed conglomerate Thakral , has seen the family business evolve significantly since it was founded more than a century ago in 1905. Established by his grandfather as a small textile…
Read MoreWho is Greg lui? CEO accused of smuggling $300M in AI servers
A California technology entrepreneur accused of helping move more than $300 million worth of export-controlled computer servers to China is at the center of one of the largest recent U.S. cases involving advanced artificial intelligence hardware and export restrictions. Federal authorities arrested Greg Lui, 38, on Thursday, alleging he orchestrated a scheme to send high-end…
Read MoreTaylor Swift Joins ‘SNL’ host Dakota Johnson During Opening Monologue
Taylor Swift gave Dakota Johnson some pretty sweet payback for appearing in her “Patient Zero” music video: the mega-star joined the Verity actress during her opening monologue. Perhaps it was just a birthday present for Johnson, who turns 37 on Sunday. Either way, Swift came in to yuk it up with Johnson, who used her…
Read MoreFrank Strada resigns after failed Pike execution. Here’s what to know
Frank Strada, the head of Tennessee’s prison system, resigned Saturday following the failed execution of Christa Pike, focusing new scrutiny on his leadership in Tennessee and his previous role during three problem-plagued executions in Arizona. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced that Strada, commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Correction, would leave office this month. The…
Read MoreAI frenzy drives Hong Kong share sales to record US$47.5 billion in Q3 despite stock sell-off
Share sales have topped US$120 billion in the third quarter as boom extends across Asia-Pacific Published Sun, Oct 4, 2026 · 11:05 AM BANKERS in Hong Kong skipped the summer break as an artificial intelligence-fuelled rush for capital sent share sales to a record, defying a bruising sell-off in the city’s stocks. Initial public offerings,…
Read MoreJon Gruden sends fiery message to Bucs QB Jalon Daniels before 1st NFL start
Tampa Bay Buccaneers undrafted rookie quarterback Jalon Daniels is set to receive his first major opportunity in the NFL in Week 4 when the team faces off against the Green Bay Packers. Ahead of the game, Daniels received a passionate message from former Bucs coach Jon Gruden that may have him ready to rise to…
Read MorePac-12 team fires coach after 30-point blowout loss
Colorado State started the season 2-0 with emphatic wins over Wyoming and Southern Utah. But in the three weeks since, the Rams have lost all three games, but the manner in which they lost is what was most concerning. Colorado State suffered losses to BYU, UTSA, and Oregon State — and the defense surrendered an…
Read MoreHow do you sell to an AI shopper? US brands rethink their pitch with logic and data
By 2030, ‘agent-influenced spend’ may constitute up to 20% of total US e-commerce Published Sun, Oct 4, 2026 · 10:23 AM WHEN an AI agent goes shopping, how does it decide what to buy? That’s the big question on every marketing executive’s mind as customers increasingly turn to artificial intelligence for recommendations and as new…
Read MoreTrump uses crude remark while predicting Ohio GOP ticket wins
President Donald Trump used a crude remark while urging supporters to turn out for November’s midterm elections, telling a rally crowd Saturday that Republicans would “shove it up their ass” if they score major victories at the ballot box. “Just get out and vote. If you do that, we’re going to win, and we’re going…
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