Saturday (Samedi) August (Août) 8, 2026

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LMGT3 Mid-Season Review: Corvette trio take charge [FIA WEC]

https://www.fiawec.com/en/news/lmgt3-mid-season-review-corvette-trio-take-charge/13704

'English player allowed to play in England' - Aston Villa players poke fun at FIFA as club save millions with legal ruling [FourFourTwo]

https://www.fourfourtwo.com/person/player/english-player-allowed-to-play-in-england-aston-villa-players-poke-fun-at-fifa-as-club-save-millions-with-legal-ruling

Mercedes-AMG’s 671-HP EV Just Beat a 1,000-HP Tesla at the Nürburgring [AutoBlog]

https://www.autoblog.com/news/mercedes-amgs-cla-45-nurburgring-record

THE PEUGEOT 9X8 ENTERS ITS NEXT PHASE OF DEVELOPMENT [Peugeot Sport]

https://peugeot-sport.com/en/2026/07/28/the-peugeot-9x8-enters-its-next-phase-of-development/

Alpine put to the test in São Paulo [Alpine Endurance Team]

https://www.alpine-cars.co.uk/fia-wec/news/alpine-put-to-the-test-in-sao-paulo-2026.html

THE OVERTAKE [Toyota GAZOO Racing]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYfnNoIWvCU

How an unraced Newey-designed McLaren compares to Aston Martin’s 2026 car [Formula 1]

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article/tech-weekly-how-an-unraced-newey-designed-mclaren-compares-to-aston-martin-2026-car.2z9quTs1dHCn7NK6CQ7vOW

Spider-Man: Brand New Day's 'Small Potatoes' Stakes Might Just Be the Solution to Superhero Fatigue [IGN]

https://www.ign.com/articles/spider-man-brand-new-day-small-potatoes-stakes-superhero-fatigue

Man Utd to name ex-Hearts boss Olid women's manager [BBC Sport]

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c86n72316g1o

Pochettino will now face a different pressure as USMNT boss [ESPN]

https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49525299/pochettino-now-face-different-pressure-usmnt-boss

Our final preseason friendly in Portugal comes to an end! [AL-Nassr FC English]

https://x.com/AlNassrFC_EN/status/2084715546986021138

It’s Hard to Make a Case for Keeping Joshua Zirkzee Next Season [The Busby Babe]

https://thebusbybabe.sbnation.com/general/35384/its-hard-to-make-a-case-for-keeping-joshua-zirkzee-next-season

Daily Thread: 4 Aug. 2026 [Managing Madrid]

https://www.managingmadrid.com/general/110954/daily-thread-4-aug-2026

Arsenal 4 - Girona 1: match report [The Short Fuse]

https://theshortfuse.sbnation.com/preseason-match-reports/37223/arsenal-4-girona-1-match-report

Chelsea being ‘sensitive’ in Mykhailo Mudryk situation [We Ain’t Got No History]

https://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com/chelsea-fc/170744/chelsea-being-sensitive-in-mykhailo-mudryk-situation

Digging Deeper Into Liverpool’s 2026 Pre-Season Tour [The Liverpool Offside]

https://liverpooloffside.sbnation.com/liverpool-fc-tactics-longform/82351/liverpool-usa-pre-season-tour-what-learned-top-performances-iraola-tactics

Sciences & Rugby : Épidémiologie et méthodes innovantes pour la santé des joueurs de rugby Élite [France Rugby]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsysmAGtnnk

Dealerships getting what they deserve [Thomas Sieber]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8wrXSOxV9Q

This Is Why More People REGRET Buying Their Electric Vehicle Than Ever Before [Zac Rios]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQ4BDUrQcW8

CAMPUSPARC TO CHANGE PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR THE 2026-27 YEAR [The Lantern] #OSU

https://www.thelantern.com/2026/08/campusparc-to-change-permit-requirements-for-the-2026-27-year/

You’re Nuts: Which college football venue outside of Ohio Stadium is most daunting? [Land-Grant Holy Land] #OSU

https://www.landgrantholyland.com/youre-nuts/118571/youre-nuts-college-football-stadium-outside-ohio-venue-most-daunting-buckeyes-beaver-stadium-nittany-lions

Ohio State Ranked No. 1 in Preseason Coaches Poll with Texas, Oregon and Indiana Also Ranked in the Top 6 [Eleven Warriors] #OSU

https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-football/2026/08/163204/ohio-state-ranked-no-1-in-preseason-coaches-poll-texas-oregon-indiana

Bookstore Changes Coming in July 2026 [Los Rios Community College District]

https://losrios.edu/campus-life/news/bookstore-transition

Avispón se vuelve profesional: Alumna de fútbol de mujeres de la Universidad Estatal de Sacramento sobresale en la Liga MX [State Hornet] #SacramentoState

https://statehornet.com/2026/07/sac-state-futbol-mujeres-abigail-lopez-liga-mx-pro/

ASUCD Senate votes to eliminate their entire food budget for the 2026-27 school year [The Aggie] #UCDavis

https://theaggie.org/2026/5/12/ucdavissenatefoodbudgeteliminated

Betway announced as Official Principal Partner [ManUTD]

https://www.manutd.com/en/news/betway-announced-as-united-official-training-kit-partner

New training session at Ciudad Real Madrid [Real Madrid]

https://www.realmadrid.com/en-US/news/football/first-team/trainings/el-equipo-se-esta-entrenando-04-08-2026

Amical 4 - Galatasaray / SRFC : 3-3 [Stade Rennais]

https://www.staderennais.com/actualites/equipe-pro/amical-4-galatasaray-srfc-3-3

Entraînement ouvert au public jeudi 6 août (10h) [FC Nantes]

https://www.fcnantes.com/articles/article2809.php?num=%2049388

OM Away Jersey 26/27 [Olympique de Marseille]

https://boutique.om.fr/en/products/om-away-jersey-26-27-ome26-mah-rext

INSIDE: The Return Continues [PSG]

https://www.psg.fr/en/content/inside-the-return-continues-psg-campus-training-2026-2027

Espoirs, le carnet de bord de la saison 2026/2027 ! [Stade Rochelais] #Rugby

https://www.staderochelais.com/actualites/news/espoirs-le-carnet-de-bord-de-la-saison-20262027

Entraînement : Le programme de la semaine [FC Lorient]

https://www.fclorient.bzh/entrainement-le-programme-de-la-semaine-87/

Charlie Cresswell rejoint le Stade Rennais en prêt avec option d'achat obligatoire [Toulouse FC]

https://www.toulousefc.com/play/blog/2026/07/charlie-cresswell-rejoint-le-stade-rennais-en-pret-avec-option-d-achat-obligatoire

Paulo Fonseca après Sparta-OL : "Nous avons la possibilité de nous qualifier devant nos supporters" [Olympique Lyonnais]

https://www.ol.fr/fr/actualites/paulo-fonseca-apres-sparta-ol-nous-avons-la-possibilite-de-nous-qualifier-devant-nos-supporters

Cavs Trade Targets: Jonathan Kuminga versus Peyton Watson [Fear the Sword] #ClevelandCavs

https://www.fearthesword.com/fear-the-sword-community/52094/cavs-trade-targets-jonathan-kuminga-versus-peyton-watson

What’s Going Right for the Trail Blazers? [Blazer’s Edge]

https://www.blazersedge.com/trail-blazers-discussion-game-threads/114918/whats-going-right-for-the-trail-blazers

Report: Kings Considering Russell Westbrook Reunion, Victor Oladipo as Veteran Mentor [The Kings Herald]

https://kingsherald.com/articles/report-kings-considering-russell-westbrook-reunion-victor-oladipo-as-veteran-mentor/

Cincinnati Reds begin post-deadline odyssey by hosting the Athletics [Red Reporter]

https://www.redreporter.com/cincinnati-reds-game-information/51952/hector-rodriguez-athletics-trade-deadline-brady-singer

After 400 Career Appearances, Lee Desmond Shares His Thoughts on Being a Veteran Player on the Pitch [Sacramento Republic FC]

https://www.sacrepublicfc.com/news/2026/08/04/after-400-career-appearances-lee-desmond-shares-his-thoughts-on-being-a-veteran-player-on-the-pitch/

Leagues Cup 101 | How the 2026 edition works, which Liga MX teams are coming and what's at stake [Portland Timbers FC]

https://www.timbers.com/news/leagues-cup-101-how-the-2026-edition-works-which-liga-mx-teams-are-coming-and-what-s-at-stake

Heisman Trophy rankings: Predicting college football’s top contenders for 2026 [SB NATION]

https://www.sbnation.com/college-football/1122032/heisman-trophy-rankings-predicting-college-footballs-top-contenders-for-2026

France - Italie à guichets fermés [FFF]

https://www.fff.fr/article/17158-france-italie-a-guichets-fermes.html

2026 Subaru Solterra | MotorWeek Road Test [MotorWeek]

https://youtu.be/nL3F2gmxBHk?si=TabeTJoT6kuOMht_

BeamNG.drive is Using Gran Turismo 7’s HDR Tone Mapping Technology [GT Planet] #GT7 #GT25Years #GranTurismo7

https://www.gtplanet.net/beamng-drive-is-using-gran-turismo-7s-hdr-tone-mapping-technology-20260803/

What’s up, everybody! It’s Saturday (Samedi) August (Août) 8, 2028. Today is a very special day because it’s 08.08.2026 (808 Day). I will do my best to celebrate this evening by having a Spotify DJ Jam session, where you can listen to JETLAG RADIO 4900 at the same time around the planet. Hopefully I have time to livestream some videogames as well.

Friday (Vendredi) August (Août) 7, 2026

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Currently writing, working, coding, listening to music, and investigating the conspiracy that won’t let me obtain a new vehicle. It appears that it involves a global gambling mafia regarding German Car Brands and JDM Car Brands as to who will remain the winner. This has become extremely aggravating because I just need one car for the time being. I cannot afford a garage full of vehicles like TYRESE.

En ce moment, j'écris, je travaille, je code, j'écoute de la musique et j'enquête sur le complot qui m'empêche d'acquérir un nouveau véhicule. Il semblerait qu'une mafia mondiale des paris soit impliquée, opposant les marques automobiles allemandes aux marques japonaises (JDM) pour déterminer laquelle l'emportera. La situation est devenue extrêmement frustrante, car je n'ai besoin que d'une seule voiture pour l'instant ; je n'ai pas les moyens de posséder un garage rempli de véhicules comme Tyrese.

Ich schreibe, arbeite, programmiere und höre gerade Musik, während ich der Verschwörung auf den Grund gehe, die mich daran hindert, ein neues Auto zu bekommen. Es hat den Anschein, als stecke eine globale Glücksspielmafia dahinter – ein Machtkampf zwischen deutschen und japanischen Automarken (JDM) um die Vorherrschaft. Das Ganze ist extrem nervig, denn ich brauche vorerst nur ein einziges Auto. Ich kann es mir schließlich nicht leisten, eine ganze Garage voller Fahrzeuge zu haben wie Tyrese.

今は執筆や仕事、コーディング、音楽鑑賞をしながら、私が新しい車を手に入れるのを阻んでいる陰謀について調べています。どうやら、ドイツ車ブランドとJDM（日本国内市場向け）ブランドのどちらが勝者となるかを巡る、世界的なギャンブル・マフィアの暗躍が絡んでいるようです。当面は車が1台あれば十分なのに、こうした事態には本当に苛立たされます。タイリース（Tyrese）のようにガレージを車でいっぱいにできるほどの余裕は、私にはありませんから。

Ima wa shippitsu ya shigoto, kōdingu, ongaku kanshō o shinagara, watashi ga atarashī kuruma o te ni ireru no o habande iru inbō ni tsuite shirabete imasu. Dōyara, Doitsu-sha burando to JDM (nipponkokunai ichiba-muke) burando no dochiraga shōsha to naru ka o meguru, sekai-tekina gyanburu Mafia no an'yaku ga karande iru yōdesu. Tōmen wa kuruma ga 1-dai areba jūbun'nanoni, kōshita jitai ni wa hontōni iradata sa remasu. Tairīsu (Tyrese) no yō ni garēji o kuruma de ippai ni dekiru hodo no yoyū wa, watashiniha arimasenkara.

Razer Iskur V2 NewGen Wins Gold at the Human-Centered Design Award 2026 [Razer]

https://www.razer.com/blog/razer-iskur-v2-newgen-wins-gold-at-the-human-centered-design-award-2026

‘Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery Of Nymph Circe’ Comes To Netflix This August [Forbes] #GUNDAM

https://www.forbes.com/sites/olliebarder/2026/08/04/gundam-hathaway-the-sorcery-of-nymph-circe-comes-to-netflix-this-august/

New Cyberpunk 2077 Game Officially Reveals Brand-New Gameplay [ScreenRant] careful, it’s clickbait, it’s a tabletop-game.

https://screenrant.com/cyberpunk-2077-board-game-gameplay-reveal/

Apple Watch Ultra 4: Three new features that already have me excited [9to5mac] #Apple

https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/05/apple-watch-ultra-4-three-new-features-that-already-have-me-excited/

2025 AAA RPG finally gets free slice for those on the fence about picking it up [Gaming Bible]

https://www.gamingbible.com/news/monster-hunter-wilds-free-demo-312609-20260805

Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair 2026 Reveals Collab Visuals [Crunchyroll]

https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2026/8/6/kyoto-international-manga-anime-fair-2026-collab-visuals

I Made Friends with the Second Prettiest Girl in My Class Anime Series Review [Anime News Network]

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/review/i-made-friends-with-the-second-prettiest-girl-in-my-class-anime-series/.240033

Xbox Is Getting The PlayStation Platinum Trophy Equivalent Fans Have Long Asked For [KOTAKU]

https://kotaku.com/xbox-is-getting-the-playstation-platinum-trophy-equivalent-fans-have-long-asked-for-2000721984

The next game in a huge Chinese action RPG series has plenty of action, but I hope it hasn't totally abandoned the RPG [PC Gamer]

https://www.pcgamer.com/games/action/the-next-game-in-a-huge-chinese-action-rpg-series-has-plenty-of-action-but-i-hope-it-hasnt-totally-abandoned-the-rpg/

Thursday (Jeudi) August (Août) 6, 2026

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ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC

Technology · World Affairs / Affaires Étrangères · Electronic Music · Diplomacy / Diplomatie

Jeudi 6 Août 2026  |  Thursday, August 6, 2026

Written & Curated by Zaki Qayoumi, aka “Zack”

Founder • CEO • COO • CTO • Senior Project Manager • Director • President • VP • Chairman‑of‑the‑Board • Editor‑In‑Chief, ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC

Bonjour à tous! Today's edition honors doctors everywhere and dives into Medicine, Mental Health, and Video Game Therapy — plus the latest across Technology, World Affairs, Electronic Music, and Diplomacy. Thank you, as always, for reading, watching, and listening.

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Precision Medicine for Genetically Defined Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes

The Ehlers-Danlos Society is delighted to be hosting the Precision Medicine for Genetically Defined Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes event, taking place on September 3–4, 2026, in Ghent, Belgium. This is a hybrid event that can be viewed from anywhere in the world, in over 60+ languages. — The Ehlers-Danlos Society

Learn more at ehlers-danlos.com

Bipolar Depression: What My Deepest Low Felt Like

Read the personal story at bphope.com

EDM on Campus: Music Therapy for Students

Music therapy uses electronic dance music (EDM) on campus to help college students lower stress, build social bonds, and express emotions safely through guided movement and collective dancing.

How EDM Helps Students

  • Stress Relief: Fast bass beats match high energy and help release built-up school tension.
  • Mood Boost: Upbeat electronic rhythms trigger happy brain chemicals.
  • Safe Spaces: Campus dance events create judgment-free zones for student connection.
  • Mindful Movement: Dancing lets students process heavy feelings without using words.

Setting Up Campus Programs

  • Collaborate: Partner with student health centers and campus DJ clubs.
  • Keep Volumes Safe: Monitor sound levels to protect student hearing during sessions.
  • Offer Guidance: Have trained music therapists lead warm-ups and cool-downs.
  • Inclusive Spaces: Provide sober dance zones and quiet rest areas nearby.
  1. PMC8767367
  2. ScienceDirect S1548392423000228
  3. inwardhealthcare.com — Music Therapy and Mental Health
  4. artofviii.com — Breaking the Age Barrier
  5. northshorejournal.co — The Transformative Power of Ecstatic Dance
  6. collegementalhealthhelp.com
  7. londonsoundacademy.com — What Is Ecstatic Dance?

via Gemini AI

Halo: Campaign Evolved Arrives on PS5

Halo is officially on PlayStation 5, meaning you can now experience the grounding, stress-relieving benefits of the franchise on a Sony console for the first time. Halo: Campaign Evolved — a ground-up Unreal Engine 5 remake of Master Chief's original story — has launched on the PlayStation Store.

How Halo on PS5 Functions as Video Game Therapy

  • Tactile Grounding (DualSense Haptics): The PS5 version uses DualSense haptic feedback and adaptive triggers. In mindfulness and therapy, physical sensations are used as “anchors” to pull your brain out of an anxious spiral — feeling the distinct vibrations of a plasma rifle or a Warthog engine provides excellent sensory grounding.
  • Low-Stress, Nostalgic Sandbox: The game focuses entirely on the narrative campaign, eliminating the toxic stress often found in sweaty, competitive online matchmaking. Re-visiting the iconic green vistas of Alpha Halo in stunning 4K offers a deeply nostalgic, comforting mental escape.
  • Re-Recorded “Acoustic Therapy”: The legendary soundtrack has been fully remastered alongside immersive 3D audio. Slipping on headphones and letting the sweeping strings and Gregorian chants block out the outside world is an incredibly therapeutic ritual.
  • Low-Barrier Social Connection: Isolation is a major driver of depression. Campaign Evolved supports both classic 2-player local couch co-op and up to 4-player online co-op with seamless cross-play — an easy way to hang out and bond with friends on other platforms.

Where to Play

The game is available digitally and physically across standard retail channels: digitally via the PlayStation Store, or physically at retailers like GameStop or Best Buy.

via Gemini AI

Coffee with Zack ☕ — Jeudi 6 Août 2026

What's up, everybody! Today is Thursday (Jeudi) August (Août) 6, 2026. Shoutout to every doctor around the world — I hope you find the time to read medical journals, and to write one when you find the time.

I miss you, Dr. Aline Guillet. I am very excited about the planets aligning in the sky, but unfortunately there's wildfire smoke in the sky, so I'm not sure if I'll be able to watch the stars/planets at night along with the meteor shower at the El Dorado Hills Observatory. Plus, I need gas money, which I don't have.

At the very least, I'll play some more Mass Effect: Legendary Edition (Trilogy), which will take forever before I get to Mass Effect: Andromeda. It does feel like you are so far away, Aline, since I could never afford to come visit and have a cup of coffee or some food to catch up. Maybe listen and dance to some music.

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Wednesday (Mercredi) August (Août) 5, 2026

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Mercredi 5 Août 2026  |  Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Written & Curated by Zaki Qayoumi, aka “Zack”

Founder • CEO • COO • CTO • Senior Project Manager • Director • President • VP • Chairman‑of‑the‑Board • Editor‑In‑Chief, ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC

Bonjour à tous! Today's edition is all about Music — electronic, hip-hop, rock, and everything in between — plus the latest across Technology, World Affairs, and Diplomacy. Thank you, as always, for reading, watching, and listening.

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🎧 JETLAG RADIO 4900 — Now Streaming

My latest and biggest podcast to date, JETLAG RADIO 4900, is out now — over 250 songs/tracks in this version. More versions are coming, but this is the main latest podcast for the foreseeable future. In the next version, I'll add some tracks from SCH, another great French rapper.

There won't be any new JETLAG RADIO episodes for a while — I'm holding off until I receive a new or used car/vehicle donation. More on that below.

Car Talk: Layoffs, New Models & My Ongoing Search

8,000 layoffs at BMW just got announced. Audi just announced the Q9. As always, I am eager to receive a car donation — so far, no car brand has come forward. It appears that the dream of a German-engineering luxury car brand might be over. Without a fancy salary, I've watched countless YouTube videos about how expensive maintenance costs are for these vehicles — something I can't handle right now. So the best option is a Nissan or a Toyota.

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution won't be out for a while. I'm really upset they don't make the Maxima anymore — it's my ideal car, especially tuned up. I love JDM anyway; it'd be a dream if a car shop could upgrade one with NISMO parts. I hear the Infiniti is coming back — great news, since it's kind of like a mini-Skyline, though still quite expensive.

Today's Music & Culture Headlines

Note: the “Ken Carson x WWE” item from Complex was submitted without a working link — leaving it unlinked here rather than pointing it at the wrong story.

Coffee with Zack ☕ — Mercredi 5 Août 2026

What's up, everybody! It's Wednesday (Mercredi) August (Août) 5, 2026. Today we celebrate the world of Music. Happy 805 Day to those who celebrate 805 Beer! I'd rather drink imports — that's why I'd prefer a Sapporo (Japan) instead.

I understand that Jul, the French rapper, was being targeted by the DZ Mafia and had to leave Marseille, so I was very happy that one of the leaders of DZ Mafia was recently caught in Algeria. Hope y'all are enjoying the latest version of JETLAG RADIO 4900 — over 250 songs/tracks.

As always, we won't see JETLAG RADIO 4901 for a while. I'm waiting until I receive a new or used car donation — it's very important to me. Most EDM DJs got a Lambo after 50 podcasts; I've made over 4,900 podcasts of JETLAG RADIO. It's time someone offers me a brand-new vehicle, whether German-engineering or JDM. Thanks in advance.

P.S. Don't forget to vote for me in the DJ Mag Top 100 DJs poll for 2026/2027. Let's get ZAKI QAYOUMI on the front cover of DJ Mag. Thanks for your help.

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Tuesday (Mardi) August (Août) 4, 2026

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Technology · World Affairs / Affaires Étrangères · Electronic Music · Diplomacy / Diplomatie

Mardi 4 Août 2026  |  Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Written & Curated by Zaki Qayoumi, aka “Zack”

Founder • CEO • COO • CTO • Senior Project Manager • Director • President • VP • Chairman‑of‑the‑Board • Editor‑In‑Chief, ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC

Bonjour à tous! Today's edition celebrates Geeks, Nerds, Otakus, Intellos, and Strebers everywhere — with the latest across Technology, AI, World Affairs, Electronic Music, and Diplomacy. Thank you, as always, for reading, watching, and listening.

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Geeks, Nerds & Tech: Today's Top Headlines

Coffee with Zack ☕ — Mardi 4 Août 2026

What's up, everybody! It's Tuesday (Mardi) August (Août) 4, 2026. Today we celebrate Geeks, Nerds, Otakus, Intellos, and Strebers. I think it's also Barack Obama's birthday, but anyway, what's important is that I really need a new car/vehicle. Please help, thank you.

A big thank you to all the Geeks/Nerds around the globe — I'm watching The Big Bang Theory lately, and while I'd love to date a Victoria's Secret model, I think I'm going to need a girlfriend and eventually future wife who does Neuroscience and has a PhD, so she isn't bored to death with the mountain of work that I've been doing over the last decade.

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Monday (Lundi), August (Août) 3, 2026

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ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC

Technology · World Affairs / Affaires Étrangères · Electronic Music · Diplomacy / Diplomatie

Lundi 3 Août 2026  |  Monday, August 3, 2026

Written & Curated by Zaki Qayoumi, aka “Zack”

Founder • CEO • COO • CTO • Senior Project Manager • Director • President • VP • Chairman‑of‑the‑Board • Editor‑In‑Chief, ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC

Bonjour et bon lundi! It's Monday, which means it's time for Major Content Curation — today's edition spans World Affairs, Diplomacy, Technology, Science, and Motorsport. Thank you, as always, for reading, watching, and listening.

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🇫🇷 Proud to Pursue La French Tech San Francisco

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Major Content Curation: World Affairs, Diplomacy & Technology

Motorsport Corner

Coffee with Zack ☕ — Lundi 3 Août 2026

What's up, everybody! Today is Monday (Lundi), August (Août) 3, 2026. It's Monday, therefore it's time for Major Content Curation. Hope you are cheerful with these latest news.

There will be a new episode of my world-famous “Coffee with Zack” VLOG in English later this week — sorry for the delays, unexpected events. I will do my best to catch up when I can.

The Barnes & Noble Elk Grove bookstore grand opening is still slated for Fall 2026. It was supposed to be Summer but it got delayed — that means, at the very least, not until September 22, 2026 evening. That's unfortunate. Anyway, can't wait.

P.S. There are about 4 old VLOGs on “back-order” (traveling to the past) and 2 new VLOGs (traveling to the present and future) for this week, for a total of 6 new VLOGs total. I'm going to do my best to record some soon.

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Saturday (Samedi) August (Août) 1, 2026

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Technology · World Affairs / Affaires Étrangères · Electronic Music · Diplomacy / Diplomatie

Samedi 1 Août 2026  |  Saturday, August 1, 2026

Written & Curated by Zaki Qayoumi, aka “Zack”

Founder • CEO • COO • CTO • Senior Project Manager • Director • President • VP • Chairman‑of‑the‑Board • Editor‑In‑Chief, ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC

Bonjour et bon weekend! Today's edition is all Sports — football (soccer), Formula 1, endurance racing, and more — plus the latest across Technology, World Affairs, Electronic Music, and Diplomacy. Thank you, as always, for reading, watching, and listening.

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🇫🇷 Proud to Pursue La French Tech San Francisco

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Weekend Sports & Motorsport Roundup

Coffee with Zack ☕ — Samedi 1 Août 2026

What's up, everybody! It's Saturday (Samedi) August (Août) 1, 2026. I hope you're having a wonderful weekend. Enjoy these wonderful sports news. Zidane! Goddamnit! Zidane! ALLEZ LES BLEUS!

P.S. Happy Birthday to my father.

P.P.S. I am very excited about the Mourinho documentary on Netflix on August 11th.

P.P.P.S. There's a new documentary about Manchester United coming out next year, therefore I presume there will be a new Arsenal documentary as well. #Rivalry

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Friday (Vendredi) July (Juillet) 31, 2026

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Technology · World Affairs / Affaires Étrangères · Electronic Music · Diplomacy / Diplomatie

Vendredi 31 Juillet 2026  |  Friday, July 31, 2026

Written & Curated by Zaki Qayoumi, aka “Zack”

Founder • CEO • COO • CTO • Senior Project Manager • Director • President • VP • Chairman‑of‑the‑Board • Editor‑In‑Chief, ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC

TGIF, tout le monde! Today's edition is all about Videogames — plus the week's biggest headlines across Technology, World Affairs, Electronic Music, and Diplomacy. Thank you, as always, for reading, watching, and listening.

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🇫🇷 Proud to Pursue La French Tech San Francisco

I'm actively working toward joining La French Tech San Francisco, and I'm especially excited about the La French Tech NOVA program, which supports high-potential entrepreneurs from under-represented and minority backgrounds — entrepreneurs like myself — with mentoring, investor connections, and access to the broader French Tech network. Fingers crossed!

TGIF: Today's Top Videogame & Tech Headlines

Coffee with Zack ☕ — Vendredi 31 Juillet 2026

What's up, everybody! It's Friday (Vendredi) July (Juillet) 31, 2026. TGIF! Today we celebrate the world of Videogames! Now unfortunately, I don't expect any livestreams this weekend — I have some family in town. Don't worry, next week I will be able to livestream during weekdays!

I miss “The Crew: Motorfest” already! Also, the rumor-mill says that we can anticipate Forza Horizon 6 for the PS5 around August or September if all goes well! I'm super-excited! Japan (in-the-game), here we come!

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Thursday (Jeudi) July (Juillet) 30, 2026

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Thursday 30 Juillet 2026  |  Thursday, July 30, 2026

Written & Curated by Zaki Qayoumi, aka “Zack”

Founder • CEO • COO • CTO • Senior Project Manager • Director • President • VP • Chairman‑of‑the‑Board • Editor‑In‑Chief, ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC

Bonjour à tous! Today's edition covers Medicine, Mental Health, and a bit of everything I've been curating across Technology, World Affairs, Electronic Music, and Diplomacy. As always — thank you for reading, watching, and listening.

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🇫🇷 Proud to Pursue La French Tech San Francisco

I'm actively working toward joining La French Tech San Francisco, and I'm especially excited about the La French Tech NOVA program, which supports high-potential entrepreneurs from under-represented and minority backgrounds — entrepreneurs like myself — with mentoring, investor connections, and access to the broader French Tech network. Fingers crossed!

Our Stories. Our Strength.

Each story submitted to The Ehlers-Danlos Society for this ‘#myEDS/#myHSD’ anthology is published “as-is,” with only minimal edits for spelling, grammar, and typographical mistakes. Each profile reflects the personal views, experiences and opinions of the individual authors — and thus does not necessarily represent the views and/or endorsements, individually or collectively, of The Ehlers-Danlos Society, its leadership, staff, boards, or communities. We also cannot confirm any medical claims or comments in the story. — The Ehlers-Danlos Society

Read the stories at ehlers-danlos.com/our-stories

Journaling Bipolar Disorder: Past, Present, Future

Writing about bipolar disorder across the past, present, and future helps untangle personal history, track daily emotional shifts, and build a hopeful path forward. Organizing your writing around these three timeframes offers a clear, structured way to process your mental health journey.

The Past: Reflecting and Releasing

  • Unpacking history: Write about how symptoms or misdiagnoses affected your early years without judging your former self.
  • Examining patterns: Look back at previous episodes to spot early warning signs or triggers.
  • Addressing regrets: Acknowledge past mistakes or painful moments, noting that dwelling on them can weigh down your current day.

The Present: Grounding and Tracking

  • Daily check-ins: Write down your current energy levels, sleep patterns, and exact mood instead of broad summaries.
  • Separating self from illness: Remind yourself that intense feelings right now are part of a temporary phase, not your entire identity or reality.
  • Mindful acceptance: Focus on small, manageable tasks that keep you anchored in the here-and-now rather than racing ahead.

The Future: Rebuilding and Hoping

  • Setting realistic expectations: Shape goals that fit your well-being, accepting that your path may look different than expected.
  • Separating from fear: Recognize that your upcoming days do not have to mirror your hardest past breakdowns.
  • Visualizing stability: Write down moments where you felt peace or optimism to serve as an anchor during future low points.
  1. bphope.com — Knowing Our History
  2. bphope.com — Journaling for Stability
  3. bphope.com — 6 Ways to Break the Cycle of Negative Thinking
  4. r/bipolar discussion thread
  5. YouTube reference
  6. creatingchange.net.au — Early Warning Signs
  7. healthcentral.com — Waking Up With More Energy
  8. reachlink.com — Why Hypomania Feels Like Your Best Self
  9. bphope.com — 5 Tips for Managing Uncertainty
  10. Jared Monroe Foundation — Awareness

via Gemini AI

4,900 Episodes: A Decade of DJ Electronic Music Podcasts

Hitting 4,900 episodes over a decade of DJ electronic music podcasts is a monumental achievement in sonic curation and digital endurance. This milestone represents thousands of hours of therapeutic rhythm, human connection, and community healing.

Understanding the Therapeutic Impact

Electronic music acts as a powerful catalyst for cognitive and emotional wellness:

  • Entrainment: Synchronizes brainwaves to steady, repetitive beats.
  • Release: Triggers dopamine through anticipated musical drops.
  • Regulation: Lowers stress by pacing physical heart rates.
  • Catharsis: Channels complex emotions without requiring verbal processing.

Celebrating the Milestone

1. Leverage the Archive — Curate a retrospective grouped by therapeutic themes ("Anxiety Relief," "Euphoric Energy"); highlight fan favorites; showcase how the mixing style has evolved.

2. Deepen Audience Connection — Host a 24-hour marathon countdown to episode 5,000; gather listener testimonials; design limited commemorative merchandise.

3. Prepare for the 5,000 Roadmap — Form clinical partnerships with certified music therapists; refresh the visual identity/artwork; pitch the story to electronic music media outlets.

via Gemini AI

Video Game Therapy & the Role of DLC

Video game therapy (VGT) uses interactive digital play to improve mental health, and downloadable content (DLC) increasingly serves as a vehicle to expand these clinical benefits. Games provide a safe, structured space to practice emotional regulation, mindfulness, and cognitive pacing; DLCs expand on these foundations with specialized therapeutic content, charity fundraisers, or targeted cognitive extensions.

Clinical Video Game Therapy Types

  • Digital Therapeutics (DTx): FDA-reviewed or prescribed games, like EndeavorRx, built directly for ADHD.
  • Serious Games: Full games designed primarily for therapeutic purposes, like SPARX for treating teen depression.
  • Purpose-Shifted Commercial Games: Off-the-shelf games used by therapists to build rapport, treat PTSD, or build fine motor skills — e.g., playing Tetris to disrupt traumatic memory consolidation.

How DLCs Enhance the Therapeutic Experience

  • Extending Narrative Psychoeducation: Indie titles like Vampire Therapist teach real CBT; its Couples Therapy DLC adds relationship-dynamics content.
  • Charity & Mental Health Awareness: Developers release cosmetics/level packs donating proceeds to Child's Play or Safe In Our World.
  • Preventing Content Burnout: For chronic pain or long hospital stays, expansions offer fresh, low-impact environments to combat boredom and manage cognitive load.

via Gemini AI

In the News: Cyclosporiasis Spreads to 45 States

Explosive diarrhea parasite cases rise by thousands, now in 45 states — USA Today.

Medical Breakthroughs Worth Watching

1. Twice-Yearly Injectable for HIV Prevention (Lenacapavir)

Lenacapavir is a first-in-class, long-acting PrEP drug requiring only a twice-yearly injection. In the landmark PURPOSE-1 trial (South Africa and Uganda), it reduced new HIV infections to zero among the cisgender women who received it — a major milestone for young African women facing high HIV incidence.

2. Fully Personalized CRISPR Gene Therapies

CRISPR-Cas9 has moved from lab to clinic. In late 2023, the UK MHRA and US FDA approved the first CRISPR-based therapies (Casgevy / exa-cel) for sickle cell disease and transfusion-dependent β-thalassemia, using autologous, ex-vivo edited hematopoietic stem cells.

3. The Expansion of GLP-1 Metabolic Drugs

GLP-1 receptor agonists, first designed for glycemic control and weight loss, are now shown to significantly reduce major cardiovascular events and slow chronic kidney disease progression, per the FLOW trial and recent meta-analyses.

4. Multi-Cancer Early Detection (Liquid Biopsies)

Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED) tests analyze cell-free DNA, methylation patterns, and proteins from a single blood draw to screen for multiple cancers at once. Tests like Galleri are undergoing large-scale validation (e.g., the PATHFINDER study) to detect cancers before symptoms arise.

5. AI Outperforming Human Diagnostics

AI models trained on medical scans and ECGs are performing specialized diagnostic tasks, sometimes outperforming human experts — while generative AI is also being used to design novel antibiotics against drug-resistant superbugs.

6. CRISPR for Alzheimer's Disease

Researchers are applying CRISPR to the genetic pathways behind amyloid-beta and tau accumulation, alongside stem-cell approaches to correct pathogenic variants and reprogram risk alleles like APOE.

7. Neurovascular Stent Retrievers for Strokes

The double stent retriever (DSR) technique, used as a rescue strategy when single stent retrievers fail, achieves successful recanalization in over 92% of cases for acute ischemic stroke.

8. Non-Invasive Fetal DNA Testing (NIPT)

NIPT now screens beyond aneuploidies to single-gene disorders using next-generation sequencing on maternal blood — enabling early detection without the miscarriage risk of CVS or amniocentesis.

  • Mohan, et al. (2022). Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology. PubMed 34358384

9. Next-Generation Endovascular Catheters

Pharmaco-mechanical infusion catheters (e.g., the Bashir catheter) improve pulmonary embolism treatment via expandable baskets that create fissures in the clot for greater thrombolytic-drug exposure.

  • Giri, J. et al. (2023). Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions. ahajournals.org

Note: Item 10 (Robotics & Augmented Reality in the OR) reflects a broad ongoing trend across surgical specialties rather than a single trial. via Gemini AI

Parkinson's Disease: The Latest Breakthroughs

The landscape of Parkinson's disease (PD) research has shifted aggressively from symptom management toward therapies addressing the underlying biology of the disease.

1. Biomarker Breakthrough: α-Synuclein Seed Amplification Assays (αSyn-SAA)

The αSyn-SAA test detects misfolded alpha-synuclein — the toxic Lewy body protein — in cerebrospinal fluid, and increasingly in blood and skin biopsies, identifying PD pathology in prodromal individuals with over 87% positivity. A July 2026 European Medical Journal review notes newer assay generations can distinguish PD from more aggressive synucleinopathies like Multiple System Atrophy (MSA).

2. Stem Cell Therapy: Positive Phase 1/2a Readouts

The European STEM-PD trial (Lund University & University of Cambridge) reported encouraging one-year results: eight patients received brain injections of stem cells programmed into dopamine-producing neurons. Scans confirmed successful engraftment with no unexpected side effects, and 6 of 7 surviving participants reported symptom reduction and lowered medication needs. Published in Nature Medicine.

3. Targeted Gene Therapy (AB-1005)

AB-1005 uses a harmless AAV2 viral vector to deliver the GDNF gene directly into the brain's putamen, promoting dopamine-neuron survival. Following a successful Phase 1b trial (stabilized motor symptoms over 18 months), the Phase 2 REGENERATE-PD trial is now underway across the US, UK, and Europe.

4. AI-Designed Drugs Targeting Brain Inflammation

Insilico Medicine's ISM8969, developed entirely with AI, targets the neuroinflammation that drives PD progression rather than dopamine alone. After restoring motor skills in mouse models, the company plans to pursue FDA approval for human trials.

5. Genetic Precision: Targeting GBA1 and LRRK2 Mutations

Parkinson's is increasingly viewed as a collection of genetic subtypes. The GBA-PD (ACTIVATE) trial tests BIA 28-6156 for carriers of pathogenic GBA1 variants, while the LRRK2 (LUMA) trial tests BIIB122 to inhibit LRRK2 kinase and slow early-stage PD — both expected to conclude in 2026.

via Gemini AI

Coffee with Zack ☕ — Jeudi 30 Juillet 2026 Preview

What's up, everybody! It's Thursday (Jeudi) July (Juillet) 30, 2026. Today we discuss the world of Medicine. The ongoing exploding-diarrhea outbreak (Cyclosporiasis) is now in 45 states, so avoid Taco Bell for the foreseeable future — upsetting, because I haven't had 2 Chalupa Supreme Chicken (they don't make steak anymore) and a Crunchy Taco (Beef) in forever. Guess I'll have to wait a minimum of 3 months. Anyway, hope you enjoy these latest stories.

I'm still watching E.R. and Grey's Anatomy — those seasons are going to take some time, but I'm doing my best. I also love old reruns of Doogie Howser, M.D. I'm holding off on any other medical TV shows until I'm through those two.

P.S. Fauci had a hearing — if you have any doubt, just ask your family physician. He or she will remind you that we live on Planet Earth, and on Planet Earth we believe in Science, and when we believe in Science, we believe in vaccines, because they've saved the lives of over 150 million people throughout history. #VaccinesSaveLives. If it wasn't for DoD Operation Warp Speed, maybe humanity would have been forsaken — that's the reality. Was it a lab leak? Yes, it was — but that's another topic.

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#RazerCreator I'm proud to be a Razer Creator! Check out the brand-new Razer Raiju V3 Pro (PS5/PC controller) and the Razer BlackShark V3 Pro (PC/Mac/PS5 headset), straight from Razer's official website.

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Wednesday (Mercredi) July (Juillet) 29, 2026

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Music Wednesday · Mercredi Musical

Remembering Kavinsky, a JUL Controversy in Marseille, and This Week in Music

Aspiring member, La French Tech San Francisco 🇫🇷 — a bittersweet week for electronic music

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 · Mercredi 29 Juillet 2026

Content curated by Zaki Qayoumi ("Zack") — Founder, CEO, COO, CTO, Senior Project Manager, Director, President, Chairman of the Board & Editor-in-Chief of ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC, a bilingual independent media & technology company covering Technology, World Affairs, Affaires Étrangères, Electronic Music, and Diplomacy / Diplomatie.
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🇫🇷 La French Tech San Francisco — as a Franco-American founder building a bilingual media and technology company, joining the La French Tech SF community remains a top goal.

🚀 Still Excited About French Tech Nova

I remain genuinely excited about French Tech Nova, the French government's program supporting scale-up-stage founders from backgrounds under-represented in the tech ecosystem. As a minority entrepreneur building ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC entirely bootstrapped, it's exactly the kind of door-opening initiative I hope to be part of one day.

What's up, everybody! It's Wednesday (Mercredi), July (Juillet) 29, 2026. Today we celebrate the world of Music. C'est mercredi! Aujourd'hui, nous célébrons le monde de la musique.

🕯️ In Memory of Kavinsky

I'm very sad to hear about the passing of Kavinsky, the producer behind "Nightcall" and a true pioneer of synthwave, who died this week at age 50. His sound shaped a generation of electronic music, mine included, and it's genuinely unfortunate to lose him. Rest in peace.

💿 Electronic Music News

Your EDM

Kavinsky, "Nightcall" Producer and Synthwave Pioneer, Dies at 50

The electronic music world mourns the loss of Kavinsky, whose "Nightcall" became a defining track of the synthwave genre.

Read on Your EDM →

Beatportal

Beatport Launches Greenroom for Artists & Labels

Beatport's new Greenroom hub gives artists and labels centralized tools for profile management and analytics.

Read on Beatportal →

UFO Network

Afrojack and Gil Glaze Reunite for Anthemic New Single "Allein"

Afrojack teams back up with Gil Glaze for a new anthemic single.

Read on UFO Network →

Dancing Astronaut

Bipolar Sunshine's Rise From Manchester to the World Stage

A profile tracing Bipolar Sunshine's journey from Manchester to international recognition.

Read on Dancing Astronaut →

🇫🇷 French Rap & Culture

Mediaterranee.com

Jul contraint de quitter Marseille après des menaces de la DZ Mafia

Rapper Jul has reportedly been forced to leave Marseille following threats from the DZ Mafia criminal organization.

Lire sur Mediaterranee.com →

Skyrock FM

Golo & Ritchie on Holidays! Mrik's Interview

A holiday-season interview with Golo and Ritchie.

Watch on YouTube →

Mixmag

From the Archives: When the Fugees Conquered Hip Hop With a Spliff and a Smile

A 1996 archival cover feature revisiting the Fugees at the height of their influence.

Read on Mixmag →

Complex

The 100 Best LA Rap Songs

Complex's definitive ranking of the greatest rap songs to come out of Los Angeles.

Read on Complex →

📻 Culture & Crossover

MOJO

Never-Before-Heard Beatles Song Unearthed

A previously unknown Beatles recording has surfaced.

Read on MOJO →

SPIN

Hello, My Name Is Tim Montana

SPIN introduces rising artist Tim Montana.

Read on SPIN →

Louder Than War

Popular Liverpool Vegan Café / Punk Venue Guac 'n' Roll to Expand

The beloved Liverpool vegan café and punk venue Guac 'n' Roll announces expansion plans.

Read on Louder Than War →

HODINKEE

Introducing TAG Heuer, Team Ikuzawa, and Bamford's Second Collaboration

TAG Heuer, Team Ikuzawa, and Bamford return with a follow-up collaborative watch release.

Read on HODINKEE →

La Blogothèque

Nick Hakim

La Blogothèque profiles Nick Hakim.

Read on La Blogothèque →

MusicRadar

Mastodon's Brann Dailor and Troy Sanders on Their Complicated Relationship With the Late Brent Hinds

Mastodon's Brann Dailor and Troy Sanders reflect candidly on their relationship with bandmate Brent Hinds.

Read on MusicRadar →

🎬 Film, Gaming & Culture Crossover

The SOURCE

"House of Gucci" Star Jared Leto Accused of Criminal Sexual Misconduct by Four Women in BBC Documentary

A new BBC documentary features four women accusing actor Jared Leto of criminal sexual misconduct.

Read on The SOURCE →

GQ

Even The Odyssey's Himesh Patel Was Surprised by How Big His Role Turned Out to Be

Himesh Patel discusses discovering the scale of his role in The Odyssey.

Read on GQ →

MAXIM

EA Sports FC 27 Reveals New Trailer With Mbappé and Bellingham as Cover Athletes

EA Sports FC 27 unveils its new gaming trailer, with Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham as cover stars.

Read on MAXIM →

Hypebeast

Starbucks Japan Turns Its Menu Into Blind Box Collectible Plush Charms

Starbucks Japan's new "Joyful Capsule" series turns menu items into collectible blind-box plush charms.

Read on Hypebeast →

XXL Magazine

21 Savage Wants Another Baby With Latto Just Months After Welcoming Their First

21 Savage shares he'd like to expand his family with Latto, months after their first child.

Read on XXL →

🛠️ Gear & Studio Talk

Teenage Engineering

A New Discount Is Live

Teenage Engineering has a limited-time discount currently live on its site.

See Teenage Engineering →

Native Instruments

KOMPLETE '26

Native Instruments unveils the latest edition of its flagship KOMPLETE bundle.

See it on Native Instruments →

Engineering.atSpotify.com

Indexing the Data Lake for Online Point Queries

Spotify's engineering team details how it indexes its data lake to serve fast online point queries.

Read on Spotify Engineering →

On My Wishlist

Pioneer DMH-W3000NEX 6.8" Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto Receiver

Still on my wishlist — this wireless CarPlay/Android Auto floating 1-DIN unit for the car build.

See the Pioneer DMH-W3000NEX →

🎙️ A Note on JETLAG RADIO

JETLAG RADIO 4900 (version 6) is currently live and remains the main podcast for the foreseeable future — there will be more versions down the line. I want to be upfront with you all: there won't be new JETLAG RADIO episodes for a while. After more than a decade of putting this podcast together, I'm still waiting on my first car donation, and I've decided I need to step back from producing new episodes until that changes. I know that's a hard line to draw, but after years of this, it felt like the right one.

In the meantime, if any car brand — German, Japanese, anyone — wants to be the first to step forward, I'm very much still open to it. Realistically, given maintenance costs I can't currently absorb without a steady salary, a Nissan or Toyota is probably the more sensible option over a German luxury brand right now. I'll pass on a Subaru WRX STI (it's "the bad guy" car in Tenet, so no thanks), and I really wish they still made the Maxima — my ideal car, especially NISMO-tuned. I'm holding out some hope that Infiniti's comeback, which I've heard is happening, might scratch that mini-Skyline itch, even if it's still not cheap.

On a related note — Audi just revealed the Q9, and BMW announced a fresh round of roughly 8,000 layoffs this week. It's been a tough stretch for the auto industry in general, luxury brands included, which only reinforces that a realistic, sensible car is probably the smarter move for me right now anyway.

Separately: I really believe the French government needs to do something serious about the DZ Mafia. The fact that a major artist like Jul reportedly had to leave Marseille over threats from them is genuinely ridiculous, and it shouldn't be something artists have to just live with.

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