Saturday/Samedi May/Mai 30, 2026
#CurrentlyCodingAndWriting…
#MaintenantJeCodeEtJeBosse…
Michael Schumacher, classé secret médical
Aux origines du plus grand secret de l’histoire du sport [L’Équipe]
Friday/Vendredi May/Mai 29, 2026
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Thursday/Jeudi May/Mai 28, 2026
Thursday · May 28, 2026 · Jeudi · Weekly Medicine & Health Edition
Body, Mind & Resilience
Medicine, mental health, rare diseases, and the science of healing — curated by Zack
What's up, everybody — happy Thursday (Jeudi)! It's May 28, 2026 and today at zack.coffee we go deep on Medicine and health. I've been watching a few episodes of Euphoria Season 3 and let me tell you — it was quite something. Not in a good way. We urgently need more PSA content to reach teenagers before illicit substances do. More on that below.
I also just published my new #LongReads piece on Ebola — available now at zack.coffee/ebola. Go read it. And to everyone working in the medical world right now — I see you, I hear you, I deeply respect the work you do. The shortage is real, the burnout is real. I have thoughts on that too.
📖 New #LongReads — Published Now
Ebola: The Virus, The Outbreaks, and What We Still Don't Know
My latest longform piece dives into one of the most feared pathogens in modern history — its origins, the humanitarian devastation of past outbreaks, the science of containment, and the ongoing global preparedness gap. Available now, exclusively at zack.coffee.
Read the LongRead →
Rare Diseases
Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes
The Ehlers-Danlos Society · Event
Precision Medicine for Genetically Defined Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes — Ghent, Belgium · Sept. 3–4, 2026
A landmark hybrid event bringing together healthcare professionals, researchers, scientists, patient representatives, policy-makers, and leaders from pharmaceutical, biotech, diagnostics, and digital health. Viewable from anywhere in the world in 60+ languages. The call for abstracts is open — deadline June 7.
#EhlersDanlosSyndromes · #RareDiseases · Register Now
Mental Health
Youth, Mind & Awareness
Child Mind Institute
Early Signs of Bipolar Disorder in Teens
Recognizing the early warning signs of bipolar disorder in adolescents can be life-changing. The Child Mind Institute breaks down what parents, educators, and caregivers need to know — and what to do next.
BBC Future
'You're not just recalling words, but an emotion': The Lifelong Benefits of Making Music
Science confirms what musicians have always felt: engaging with music rewires the brain, deepens emotional memory, and protects mental health across a lifetime. A beautiful, essential read.
NIH / PMC · Research
Putting the Gaming Experience at the Center of Therapy — The Video Game Therapy® Approach
Peer-reviewed research explores how structured video game engagement can serve as a genuine therapeutic modality — not just distraction, but healing. Relevant for autism, ADHD, mood disorders, and beyond.
⚠️ Public Service Announcement — From Zack
To Every Parent, Teacher, and Creator: Make More Drug PSAs. Now.
I've been watching Euphoria Season 3 and it honestly unsettled me. Not because of the artistry — the show is technically impressive — but because of what it depicts and the audience that consumes it. Teenagers are watching. Some of them are struggling already. The last thing they need is a glamorized portrait of substance use without consequence.
I'm calling on content creators, public health organizations, school districts, and social media platforms: please fund, produce, and amplify PSA content aimed at teenagers about the real cost of illicit drug use. Not preachy, not condescending — real stories, real consequences, real support. The culture war over this content has gone on too long. Lives are at stake. Thank you in advance.
Open to Work
A Note to UC Davis, Sutter Health & the Medical World
💼 Senior Project Manager · Business Analyst · Available Now
I Understand the Shortage. I Can Help.
To every administrator, department head, and HR lead at a healthcare organization in the Sacramento region and beyond — I hear you. The staffing crisis in medicine is real and it affects every layer of the system, including operations and project management. While I am not an M.D., I bring 25 years of professional experience, including work at Alphabet (Google), Intel Corporation, BMW Financial Services, and my own tech startup. I have led projects, managed teams, analyzed data, and delivered results under pressure.
I am genuinely interested in bringing those skills to UC Davis Medical Center, Sutter Health, or any major healthcare system that needs a Senior PM or Business Analyst who can get things done. I have a demonstrated ability to work with young people navigating Bipolar Disorder, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, and those on the Spectrum. I bring patience, creativity, and respect. And yes — I will absolutely wear Marvel and DC costumes if that's what it takes to connect with young patients. No hesitation.
Look me up on LinkedIn, reach out directly, and let's talk. I just ask one thing: can I wear my HardTuned Fuji3 kicks to the office?
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11 Years Since Intel.
7 Years & 11 Months Without a Paycheck.
I've Earned My First New Car.
Eleven years ago I started at Intel Corporation. My last paycheck from them was 7 years and 11 months ago. Since then I have built this entire operation — zack.coffee, Zack Technology LLC, over 16 podcast channels, thousands of articles, longreads, and editorial pieces — entirely without salary. No VC funding. No paychecks. Just the work and the belief that it matters.
In 25 years of professional life, I have never owned a brand-new car. Not once. My dream is an Audi S8 — fully optioned. I am open to anything good: an RS5, RS6, RS7, a BMW M5 Touring, or honestly a clean Nissan NISMO Z would absolutely make my day. I am already officially a #RazerCreator, with Razer Gaming as my first potential sponsor. If your brand wants to be part of the journey, reach out. Let's talk.
If my work — any of it — has ever meant something to you, please consider a donation via Venmo. Every dollar goes toward keeping this going and getting me that first new car after a quarter century of work. Thank you, genuinely.
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Wednesday/Mercredi May/Mai 27, 2026
Wednesday · May 27, 2026 · Mercredi · Weekly Music Edition
Sound & Frequency
Electronic music, culture dispatches, and the soundtrack of a restless world — curated by Zack
What's up, everybody — happy Wednesday (Mercredi)! It's May 27, 2026 and we are celebrating music today as we do every week, right here at zack.coffee. Eleven years ago I walked into Intel Corporation. Seven years and eleven months since my last paycheck from them. Since then I've built this whole operation — the website, the startup, the writing, the podcasts — entirely unpaid. Over 10,000 episodes of electronic music. More than 16 podcast channels. And I'm still here, every Wednesday, dropping the goods for you.
If Nicky Romero can afford a Lamborghini after 50 podcasts, surely after 10,000+ I deserve my first brand-new car. I've never owned one in 25 years of work. Today I'm asking for your support — and in the meantime, here's your Wednesday music edition. Let's go.
Now Streaming
This Week's Podcasts
Music News
What's Moving This Week
Rolling Stone · Feature
Online Trolls Harassed Her Six-Year-Old. That Was Only the Beginning.
How a group of sports fans at the University of Iowa sparked a clash involving a basketball star, a T-shirt company, and a reporter from halfway across the country. A deep look at online harassment culture in 2026.
MOJO
MOJO's New Madonna Special Is Out Now!
The essential rock magazine goes deep on Madonna's legacy in their latest special edition. A must for any serious music collector.
SPIN
The Beastie Boys' Old L.A. Studio Is Coming Back to Life
A storied recording space with serious hip-hop history is being revived in Los Angeles. The Beastie Boys' legacy lives on.
Louder Than War
Cress / Amass: What Are The Government Scared Of?
Album of the Week. A politically charged record that asks the right questions at exactly the right time. Punk isn't dead.
The SOURCE
Nineteen85 Reflects on How dvsn's 'Sept. 5th' Changed Modern R&B
The producer opens up about the seminal dvsn album and its lasting influence on contemporary R&B songwriting and production.
XXL Magazine
Biggest First-Week Sales for Hip-Hop Projects in 2026
Who's moving units in 2026? XXL breaks down the year's biggest hip-hop debuts — the numbers will surprise you.
La Blogothèque
Olivia Dean
The beloved French music platform captures Olivia Dean in their signature intimate live session format. Essential viewing.
Hip-Hop & R&B
Planète Rap & Street Culture
SKYROCK FM · Planète Rap
SESSION LIVE avec TH, Ino Casablanca, 63Kluf & Tavares
Skyrock drops another fire session with TH, Ino Casablanca, 63Kluf and Tavares. French rap at its finest — click play.
COMPLEX
Streetwear Power Ranking: The 2026 Edition
Complex delivers the definitive streetwear hierarchy for 2026. Who's on top? Who's fading? The culture sets the record straight.
Electronic & Club
DJ & Producer Radar
Your EDM
Tiësto Continues Trance Revival With 'Don't Lose Your Head'
Dancing Astronaut
ARC At The Lake 2026: BLOND:ISH, Sasha & More All Summer Long
Mixmag
What Berlin Clubbers Look Like After 24 Hours at Berghain
UFO Network
DIO Crete Unveils Spectacular Summer 2026 Programme
Music Radar
Watch Diplo DJ at His 6-Year-Old Son's Kindergarten Graduation
Beatportal
Beatport Launches Track ID, a Music Discovery Tool Built for DJs
Streaming
Platform & Discovery News
Spotify Newsroom · Platform
You Know Every Song. We Saved You Two Tickets. Introducing Reserved.
Spotify's new Reserved feature lets superfans access priority concert tickets through the platform — a direct reward for your listening devotion. This changes how we experience live music.
Gear & Tools
Studio & DJ Hardware
Teenage Engineering
The Field System™ — a Studio That Fits in Your Pocket
Portable, fully interconnected, battery-driven — Teenage Engineering's smallest and most powerful system yet. For creating anywhere, anytime.
Native Instruments
Komplete Start Is Free — and Built to Take You Further
Native Instruments makes their Komplete Start bundle free. No excuses — your production toolkit starts here, today, at zero cost.
HODINKEE
Introducing the Albishorn Type X-Graph
A new timepiece entry worth watching — HODINKEE introduces the Type X-Graph. Precision engineering meets refined design aesthetics.
🎛️ Zack's Wishlist — Let me know if you can help!
Still dreaming of the Pioneer DMH-WT6000NEX — a SAT/NAV head unit for whatever vehicle comes next. If any reader, brand partner, or sponsor wants to make that happen, you know where to find me. Also devastated Nissan stopped making the Maxima. Somewhere out there is a friend who could build me a Nissan Maxima Wagon with NISMO parts and a Pioneer DJ sound system. If that's you — call me.
🚗 Support Zack — The Car Fund
25 Years of Work.
8 Years Without a Paycheck.
It's Time for My First New Car.
I started at Intel Corporation eleven years ago. My last paycheck from them was 7 years and 11 months ago. Since then, I have been building Zack Technology LLC entirely without salary — no paycheck, no investor backing, just me and the work. That means over 10,000 podcast episodes produced unpaid. Years of writing, editorial work, geopolitical analysis, music curation, and startup development — all on my own dime and my own time.
In 25 years of professional work, I have never owned a brand-new car. That's the reality. My dream is an Audi S8 (fully loaded, naturally). But I'm genuinely open to anything — a great gently used vehicle no older than 2020. An Audi RS5, RS6, RS7, a BMW M5 Touring, or honestly at this point, a good Nissan NISMO Z would make me incredibly happy. I am already a Razer Creator and counting Razer Gaming as a first potential sponsor. If your brand or company wants to be part of this journey — reach out. Let's make it happen.
If you've enjoyed a single episode of JETLAG RADIO, OMEGA RADIO, MU RADIO — or anything I've written on this site — please consider a small Venmo contribution. Every dollar goes toward this car fund and keeping this operation running. Thank you for 11+ years of listening.
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Tuesday/Mardi May/Mai 26, 2026
🇫🇷 Tuesday · Mardi · May 26, 2026 · Geek · Tech · La French Tech
Tech, AI,
French Tech
& Tuesday Vibes
What's up, everybody! It's Tuesday — Mardi — May 26, 2026. A big day for tech, a big day for French innovation, and a big day for your boy Zack. Also: 26 years since the Manchester United Treble. Let's go.
Tuesday is Geek · Tech · La French Tech Edition — and today's is packed. Before we get into the links, a personal note from your host, a Manchester United anniversary, a LEGO Batman PS5 unboxing, and then wall-to-wall tech and AI coverage from Google I/O, French Tech, Anthropic, SAP, SpaceX, Wired, and more.
📝 A Note from Zack — Take Care of Yourselves
A Rough Start to the Day — But I'm Okay
I was in the kitchen, drank some strong syrup — think Syrup (the film) energy, but make it lemonade — and started coughing like crazy. I grabbed a cup and got some water, but the water spilled on the kitchen floor. I slipped and fell, hit my head on the wall, and hurt my leg. Thankfully, my head did not bleed. I iced it immediately, no swelling. My right shoulder has a bruise, and my leg needed rest. I'm okay, but I had to cancel my beloved late lunch/dinner combo of Pad Thai Seafood, and #MentalHealthDay at Temple Coffee. That one stung a little. Later, once I felt better, I was able to pick up LEGO Batman (PS5) and some snacks — Snickers, Twix, and Reese's. A win, in the end. Take care of yourselves out there. Kitchens are dangerous. 🙏⚽ 26th Anniversary — May 26, 1999
The Treble. 26 Years Ago Today.
On this day in 1999, Manchester United completed the Treble — winning the Premier League, the FA Cup, and the UEFA Champions League in one historic season. The Champions League final at Camp Nou — two goals in injury time to beat Bayern Munich — remains one of the greatest moments in football history. Sir Alex Ferguson. Sheringham. Solskjær. Iconic.
🏆 Premier League
🏆 FA Cup
🏆 UEFA Champions League
🎮 New Acquisition — PS5
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight — Got It! 🦇
After the rough morning, I treated myself: LEGO Batman (PS5) is in the house. Snickers, Twix, and Reese's in hand. This one is rated E for Everyone — meaning it's for fans of all ages, and I absolutely cannot wait to livestream it for you later this week. Watch for it on YouTube @iamzaki. Bring the family. Also still running Cyberpunk 2077 in Japanese Audio — because why not do both?
🎥 Livestream Coming This Week → @iamzaki💙 Support the Channel
Help Keep This Going
I really wanted to treat myself to Fish & Chips at the British Pub in Folsom, CA today. Couldn't make it happen financially — that's just the reality right now. Had Hawaiian BBQ Beef with macaroni and veggies instead (a bit undercooked, but not burnt — we'll take it). If this blog, the podcasts, or the livestreams have ever meant something to you, please consider supporting on Venmo. Every single dollar goes directly into keeping Zack Technology LLC alive and independent.
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📰 #LongReads OpEd — Now Published on zack.coffee
A World Unprepared: The 2026 Ebola Outbreak and the Gaps in Global Health
My full-length Economist-style analysis of the Bundibugyo Ebola crisis — covering the outbreak data, geopolitics, USAID collapse, vaccine gap, scenario analysis, and 8-point policy framework. 13 original infographics. Read it now on zack.coffee.
Read the Full Report →🤖 AI
Google I/O & Artificial Intelligence
Google Blog · Official
100 Things We Announced at Google I/O 2026
From Gemini Ultra 2 to Project Astra going live, NotebookLM upgrades, Android XR, and AI-powered search overhauls — Google I/O 2026 was a firehose. This is the complete official list of every announcement. Required reading for any tech operator or founder. I'll be unpacking the highlights in an upcoming VLOG.
Read All 100 Announcements →MIT Technology Review
Google I/O Showed How the Path for AI-Driven Science Is Shifting
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Google Research
ERA: From Nature Publication to Catalyzing Computational Discovery
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Axios
AI's Education Explosion Leaves Teachers in the Dark
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Salesforce AI Research
How Enterprise General Intelligence (EGI) Will Form a New Business Imperative
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DevOps.com
Perplexity Bumblebee Shakes Loose Hidden Threats on Dev Desktops
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Business Insider
'Something Has Genuinely Shifted': Inside Europe's Tech Startup Surge
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🧠 Anthropic
Claude & Anthropic
Anthropic · Official
Claude's Constitution — Anthropic Publishes Its AI Model Spec
The document that governs how Claude thinks, behaves, and makes ethical decisions. Essential reading for anyone building with or thinking about AI alignment.
💼 SAP
SAP Sapphire & Enterprise AI
SAP · Sapphire Madrid 2026
AI Transformation with Fonterra and SAP — SAP Sapphire Madrid 2026 · #IwantToWorkAtSAP · #Neurodivergent
🇫🇷 French Tech
La French Tech · Quantum & Innovation
Maddyness · La French Tech
Quantique : un Frenchie d'Apple quitte la Silicon Valley pour prendre les commandes de l'ingénierie de C12
Un ingénieur français formé chez Apple quitte la Silicon Valley pour rejoindre C12, la startup française de puces quantiques, en tant que responsable de l'ingénierie. La French Tech continue de rapatrier ses talents les plus brillants. Fierté franco-américaine totale. 🇫🇷⚛️
Lire sur Maddyness →🔭 Science
Space, Physics & Wonder
WIRED
The Universe Is Full of 'Impossible' Black Holes. Scientists Now Know Why.
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Slashdot · Science
A Fundamental Principle of Aeronautical Engineering Has Been Overturned
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Fast Company
SpaceX's $2 Trillion Reality Check
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Astronomy Magazine
Astronomy Launches 2026 Astrophotography Contest — Presented by Celestron
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🔒 Tech & Privacy
Digital Rights & Hardware
The Next Web
The Netherlands Blocked a US Company from Buying the Cloud Provider Running Dutch Digital Identity
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TWiT · MacBreak Weekly
MacBreak Weekly 1026 — Double-Wide Mode
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✍️ Culture
Business, Culture & Life
Entrepreneur
I Taught Myself to Code at 10. After Google & Twitter, I Turned to VC.
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Quartz
Starbucks Baristas Don't Just Make Coffee. They Run 3 Restaurants at Once.
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Inc.
As Movie Theaters Struggle, IMAX Continues to Grow — Now Exploring a Sale
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Vox
A New Supreme Court Opinion Is Terrible News for Federal Workers
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Eater
The 38 Best Restaurants in Tokyo, According to a Local Expert 🍜
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Lapham's Quarterly
The Wonder of the Ordinary
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🎁 The Goodies — Mardi Tech Edition
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Monday/Lundi May/Mai 25, 2026
🇺🇸 Memorial Day · Lundi · May 25, 2026 · Major Content Day
MEMORIAL
DAY
2026
What's up, everybody! It's Monday — Lundi — May 25, 2026. It's Memorial Day — a day to honor those who gave everything. It's also Major Content Day, and a deeply personal one for me. World affairs, geopolitics, tech, science, diplomacy, French Tech, NBA, and more. Let's get into it.
Monday is Major Content Day here on Zack Technology LLC — and today's edition carries some real weight. Memorial Day 2026. A moment to watch Major Dad on streaming, reflect on service and sacrifice, and push through with the work. Today's curation spans geopolitics, world affairs, French Tech, science, diplomacy, chess, gaming, automobiles, and the NBA. A lot to get through. Let's go.
🇺🇸 Memorial Day 2026
To Those Who Gave Everything — Thank You
Today we honor the men and women who gave their lives in service of this country. As an Air and Space Forces Advisor since 2016 and someone whose technology was implemented through the Agility Prime program, this day carries real meaning. Watch Major Dad on your streaming platform of choice today. Reflect. Be grateful. And remember that freedom has a cost.
💙 Personal — 11 Years Ago Today
May 25, 2015: My First Day at Intel Corporation
🔵 First Day: May 25, 2015
🔵 Last Day: June 1, 2018
📅 11 Years Ago Today
Eleven years ago today, I walked through the doors of Intel Corporation for the first time. It was one of the proudest moments of my professional life. I gave everything I had during my time there — and when my contract ended on June 1, 2018, nearly 8 years ago now, I never stopped hoping to return.
In the years since, I have received over 30 calls and DocuSigns from Intel tech recruiters. Not one led to a job offer. Not one converted into a Blue Badge position or a third contract. I have spent those years building Zack Technology LLC — covering Technology, World Affairs, Electronic Music, Diplomacy, AI/Superintelligence, Mental Health, and Music Therapy. Over 30,000 job applications. 10+ million words of content. One published book. 10,000+ podcast episodes including the worldwide JETLAG RADIO series. I am a proven Superintelligence SME. I know this industry deeply.
To Lip-Bu Tan and the leadership at Intel Corporation: I am here. I have always been here. I would bring enormous value back to that organization. If my resume is being overlooked — I ask sincerely that someone take a second look. Not as a favor. As a professional acknowledgment of a track record that speaks for itself. Sign me a check. Hire me. I am worthy.
And to anyone else in tech leadership reading this — the same applies. Intel, AMD, Apple, Microsoft, Google, Amazon, NVIDIA, SAP, Salesforce — I am ready. Help a brother out.
🎂 Birthday Weekend — Final Call
Birthday Weekend Wraps Up — Thank You for Your Support
The birthday weekend comes to a close today. No sushi. No care package. No salary check. But I'm still here, still creating, still grinding. If you've ever found value in this blog, in JETLAG RADIO, in my livestreams — please consider sending a little support on Venmo. Every dollar goes directly into keeping this operation alive. I am watching The Family Man with Nicolas Cage today — and I will make my trilogy. Mark my words. 🎬
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📝 #LongReads OpEd — Coming Soon
My next #LongReads OpEd article is in the works — there's a formatting issue I'm working through and I'll publish it as soon as it's resolved.
Topics on the horizon: the Ebola pandemic in Africa, and more.
Thank you for your patience.
🌍 World Affairs
Geopolitics & Diplomacy
The Atlantic
Trump's War Is Staggering to an Incoherent Defeat
A sharp analysis of where the Iran conflict stands — and the strategic incoherence behind it. Essential reading for anyone tracking U.S. foreign policy right now.
Read on The Atlantic →Bulletin of Atomic Scientists
Tom Nichols on Arms Control in the Second Trump Era
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Al Jazeera
Pakistan PM: 'Things Moving in the Right Direction' on Peace Talks
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BBC News
Oil Prices Slide on Hopes of US-Iran Peace Deal
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ABC News
NATO Allies Bewildered by Trump's About Face on US Troop Moves in Europe
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Foreign Policy
Is the United States on the Verge of Military Intervention in Cuba?
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Foreign Affairs
The Middle Power Delusion — Not Choosing Is Not an Option
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The Cipher Brief
U.S. Intelligence Analyzing How Cuba Might Respond to Military Action
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The Diplomat
How Kazakhstan's Super-Apps Outpace the Law
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🌐 Afghanistan
Human Rights & INTERPOL
Afghanistan International
Norway Urges Taliban to Uphold International Human Rights Obligations
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BBC News
She Was Told to Marry in a Country That Bans Girls' Education. She Fled.
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INTERPOL
INTERPOL Convenes Europe's Top Police Over Transnational Organized Crime
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NPR
DR Congo Ebola Cases Rise Amid Distrust & Armed Conflict
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🗽 USA
U.S. Domestic
Washington Post
Trump Said Gas Prices Are 'Peanuts.' Only If You're Rich.
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New York Times
Confusion and Worry After Abrupt Change to Green Card Process
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The Guardian
Overheated Chemical Tank in Southern California 'Will Fail', EPA Chief Says
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Politico
Florida Emergency Chief Hopes FEMA Funding Delays Are Past Heading Into Hurricane Season
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The Intercept
AIPAC, AI, Crypto & Gambling Are Hiding Their Big Election Spends
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Cap Radio News · Sacramento
Vote Centers to Open in Sacramento County
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🇫🇷 France
La French Tech & France
LinkedIn · #LaFrenchTech
🚀 9 Grandes Réussites de la French Tech ce mois-ci !
IA, spatial, santé, numérique, innovation de rupture — la French Tech continue de repousser les limites et de porter l'ambition française toujours plus loin. Neuf major wins this month alone. En tant que membre de La French Tech San Francisco et citoyen franco-américain, ces succès me rendent fier. 🇫🇷
Voir sur LinkedIn →Le Monde Diplomatique
Canada, le « meilleur pays du monde » au scalpel
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Le Monde FR
€100,000 Contract & Mistaken Identity: New Clues in Anti-Drug Activist's Brother Murder
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Intelligence Online FR
DEA, Garde-côtes, Palantir — La Guerre Secrète Contre les Chimistes Chinois du Fentanyl
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📊 Economics
Business & The Economist
The Economist
Franchising Has Quietly Made Countless Americans Rich
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The Economist · The Insider
The MAGA Tax Is Holding America Back
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1843 Magazine
Dope and Glory: Inside the Enhanced Games
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The Economist Podcasts
Fertiliser, Food Stamps and Fed-Up Farmers
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Harvard Business Review
How People Actually Get to the C-Suite in S&P 500 Companies
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MS NOW
The MAGA-Backed 'Enhanced Games' Are an Ethical Nightmare
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🤖 Tech & AI
Technology & Science
MIT Technology Review
Google I/O Showed How the Path for AI-Driven Science Is Shifting
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TechCrunch
Xreal, Google's Smartglasses Partner, Thinks It's Finally Mastered the Industry
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The Verge
Hackers Are Learning to Exploit Chatbot 'Personalities'
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Business Insider
'Something Has Genuinely Shifted': Inside Europe's Tech Startup Surge
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Bloomberg
Spotify Premium Now Includes Peloton Classes in Push Into Fitness
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Air & Space Forces Magazine
Time Is Now to Start Work on Guardians in Space to Counter China
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🔬 Science
Space, Physics & Nature
The New Yorker
The Leader of NASA's Artemis II Mission Is Still Moonstruck
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NASA
Houston We Have a Podcast — CHAPEA 2 Audio Log
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CERN
Le Conseil du CERN met à jour la stratégie européenne pour la physique des particules
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Quanta Magazine
How Ecotypes Harbor the Genetic Memory of a Species' Past
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National Geographic
Is This the Most Overlooked Indicator of Women's Health?
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♟️ Chess & Games
Board Games & Strategy
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Strategy Board Games for Adults · Chinese Chess
🚗 Automobiles
Cars & Motorsport
MotorTrend
Dodge Future Plans: Copperhead Supercar, GLH Model & SRT Everything
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Reuters
Toshifumi Suzuki, Father of Japan's Convenience Stores, Dies at 93
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✍️ Culture
Life, Ethics & Culture
Vox
You Can Do Everything Right and Things Can Still Go Wrong. "Moral Luck" Is a Way to Live With That.
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Mashable
Dating Apps Feel Broken. But These Couples Found Love Anyway.
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Huffington Post
I've Played Mahjong My Whole Life — These 4 Sets Are Perfect for Beginners
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BuzzFeed
Eat Through a Chinese Buffet and I'll Tell You Your Fortune 🥢
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🎁 THE GOODIES — MEMORIAL DAY EDITION
💙
Support Zack on Venmo — Birthday Weekend Final Callvenmo.com/iamzaki · 8 years unpaid. Still grinding. 🙏
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Saturday/Samedi May/Mai 23, 2026
▶ Saturday · Samedi · May 23, 2026 · Sports Edition
SPORTS
BIRTHDAY
WEEKEND
What's up, everybody! It's Saturday — Samedi — May 23, 2026. It's my birthday weekend and the world of sport doesn't stop for anyone. Football, Formula 1, NBA, Ligue 1, Ohio State, motorsport, and more. Let's get into it. GUNDAM!
Arsenal CHAMPIONS · PL 2025-26
Bruno Fernandes breaks PL assist record
Real Madrid 4 Athletic Club · J38 LaLiga
Stade Rennais → UEFA Europa League
FC Nantes win La Coupe
Canada GP · F1 Winners & Losers
Cavs vs Knicks · Game 4
Sacramento Republic FC 1–2 San Antonio FC
Szoboszlai FK → Goal of the Season nominee
Neville leaves Portland Timbers
Forza Horizon 6 · Now Available
Unreal Engine 6 · REVEALED
Arsenal CHAMPIONS · PL 2025-26
Bruno Fernandes breaks PL assist record
Real Madrid 4 Athletic Club · J38 LaLiga
Stade Rennais → UEFA Europa League
FC Nantes win La Coupe
Canada GP · F1 Winners & Losers
Cavs vs Knicks · Game 4
Sacramento Republic FC 1–2 San Antonio FC
Szoboszlai FK → Goal of the Season nominee
Neville leaves Portland Timbers
Forza Horizon 6 · Now Available
Unreal Engine 6 · REVEALED
Birthday weekend continues — and as always, sport is the great equalizer. No matter what's going on in life, the whistle blows, the race starts, the ball drops. Today's Saturday Sports Edition covers the full spread: Premier League glory, La Liga, Ligue 1, Formula 1, NBA, rugby, baseball, soccer, motorsport, and Ohio State. Plus a few personal notes from your boy Zack. 🏆
📝 From Zack — Birthday Weekend Reality Check
Looking Back, Moving Forward
This birthday weekend didn't go the way I dreamed. No salary means no debit or credit card — which means no trip downtown to Brasserie du Monde, and no easy parking either. No Razer care package arrived. No fan letters, no gift cards, no new phone — no iPhone 17 Pro, no Pixel 10 Pro Fold, no iPad Pro, no Apple Watch, no Nothing Phone 4a. Not even a greeting card in the mail.But I did something that made me genuinely happy: I went through old boxes. Things I bought over the years during my time in Modesto. Memories I forgot I had. Old issues of Computer Music and Future Music magazine. Books from my library I want to re-read. My Funko Pops of the Oasis brothers, Santa Claus, and Great Saiyaman staring back at me as a reminder that I have responsibilities — and that I haven't forgotten who I am.
My brothers and parents gave me a little cash — enough for 1-2 games to livestream and some fast food. I joined r/PatientGamers on Reddit (shoutout to my younger brother for that one) — the philosophy of finishing older games before dropping $70 on new releases makes a lot of sense when you're on a budget. The Lenovo Legion 7 still handles Steam like a champ while I wait for that Razer Blade 16 or 18. And yes — I will miss FuelFest SF again this year. Gas is nearly $100 a tank, my car has no AC. It's just not possible right now.
To those who know I'm needed but won't pay me: life is not Marvel or DC Comics. We have real bills. I need a salary. My disability approval needs to happen. I am here. I have always been here. I just need to get paid for it.
🎂 Birthday Weekend · Please Support
Help Make This Birthday a Little Brighter
No sushi dinner. No care package. No gift cards. Just the hustle, the content, and 8 years of unpaid work building something real. If my blog, my livestreams, or JETLAG RADIO have ever meant something to you — please send a little love on Venmo. Every dollar goes toward birthday gaming funds and keeping this operation alive. I am financially homeless according to every metric that matters right now, and I need your support. Thank you. Always.
💙 venmo.com/iamzaki → Birthday Gift⚡ #RazerCreator Affiliate
Shop Razer Gaming Gear through my link and support the channel. Keyboards, mice, headsets, streaming gear. No extra cost to you — just helps me keep going.
🎮 Breaking: Unreal Engine 6 + Next Gen Vision
The Future of Graphics Is Here — And It's Wild
Unreal Engine 6 has been revealed. Remember those insane Cyberpunk 2077 UE5 demo graphics you saw?
Engine 6 goes even further. We are on a direct path toward PlayStation 6,
Xbox Helix, Valve Steam Box, and the next generation of PCs. My Cyberpunk 2077 livestreams
in Japanese Audio / English Subtitles are already running on a version of this world —
and the immersion is unlike anything else. Watch them on YouTube @iamzaki.
Side note: we need to force the AI industry to stop buying all the RAM chips
so that people can actually upgrade their computers again. While we wait —
Neo Berlin 2087 is coming. Deus Ex 3 is further away.
Be patient. r/PatientGamers knows the way. Also:
Unreal Engine 6 revealed via Rocket League → IGN
⚽ FOOTBALL
Premier League & Europe
The Short Fuse · SB Nation
Arsenal 2 – 1 Crystal Palace: CHAMPIONS 🏆
Arsenal are Premier League Champions 2025–26. The Gunners did it. After years of near-misses, the title is home to North London. What a moment for the club, the fans, and Arteta's project.
Full Report →The Busby Babe
Bruno Fernandes Claims Outright Premier League Assist Record
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Man United
United Topping Mini-Table Bodes Well for 2026/27
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We Ain't Got No History
Enzo Fernández 'Would Welcome' Exit — Real Madrid & Man City Linked
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The Liverpool Offside
Szoboszlai Free Kick Short-Listed for Goal of the Season
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FourFourTwo
Mohamed Salah Given Lifeline to Avoid Saudi Pro League
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BBC Sport
Neville Leaves MLS Strugglers Portland Timbers
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Portland Timbers FC
Portland Timbers & Phil Neville Part Ways Mutually
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Al-Nassr FC
A Photo That Says a Thousand Words… This One Says Nassr 💛
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🇪🇸 LALIGA
Real Madrid · LaLiga J38
Real Madrid Official
Real Madrid 4 – Athletic Club · Final Match of the Season ⚽
Goals from Gonzalo, Bellingham, Mbappé, and Brahim seal a dominant home win in the last LaLiga fixture. A fitting send-off for the captain and the Austrian player.
Match Report →🏆 UCL
PSG & UEFA Champions League
🇫🇷 LIGUE 1
French Football
Stade Rennais
L'UEFA Europa League pour les Rouge et Noir ! 🔴⚫
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FC Nantes
La Coupe reste à Nantes ! 🏆 Les Canaris la gardent.
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Olympique de Marseille
Tous les buts de la saison 2025–2026 — Vidéo officielle
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Stade Rochelais · Rugby
L'après-match J24 — Victoire bonifiée face au Stade Toulousain
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FC Lorient
Formation : Maintien pour la réserve, belle opération pour les filles
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Toulouse FC
Les Violettes se hissent en Arkema Première Ligue 🟣
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France Rugby
Tournoi des Six Nations 2026 — Tous les essais du XV de France féminin
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🏎️ MOTORSPORT
Formula 1 & WEC
Formula 1 Official
5 Winners & 5 Losers from Canada — Montreal GP
The Canadian Grand Prix delivered drama as always. Who was magnificent in Montreal — and who flopped? F1.com breaks it all down.
Read Analysis →FIA WEC
Lotterer: 'Aggressive' Strategy Key to Genesis Points Finish at Spa
Peugeot Sport
Peugeot 9X8 Featured in Gran Turismo 7 — 06.11.2026 Update
Alpine
Taste Drive: When Flavour Meets Performance
Toyota GAZOO Racing
The Overtake — Behind the Scenes
MotorWeek
Ram Revives Rumble Bee with a Swarm Led by SRT
Thomas Sieber
Thomas Went To a Used Car Dealership — Vlog
🚗 CARS
Electric & Auto
Autoblog · First Drive Review
I Drove the 2026 Lucid Air Touring — Honest Review
The Lucid Air Touring reportedly embarrassed every other sub-$80K EV on the market. A proper long-range electric contender reviewed in detail — worth a read for anyone thinking about going electric.
Read the Review →🏀 NBA
Basketball
Fear the Sword · SB Nation
Cavs vs. Knicks — Game 4 🏀
Good luck to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4. The odds are against them — but this is basketball, and anything can happen. Ohio goes hard. Let's go Cavs.
Game Thread →Blazer's Edge
Could Jaylen Brown Be the Blazers' Home Run Trade?
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The Kings Herald
By the Numbers: 2026 NBA Draft Prospects
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🌰 GO BUCKS
Ohio State
#GoBucks · Eleven Warriors
Remember When: Ohio State Shut Out Purdue in 1968 — To the Delight of Apollo 7 Crew in Space
A legendary piece of Ohio State history: the 1968 Purdue shutout was celebrated all the way up in orbit by Donn F. Eisele and the Apollo 7 crew. The Buckeyes have always been out of this world. #GoBucks
Read the Story →Land-Grant Holy Land
Buckeye Fans' Biggest 'What If': The Unrealized Potential of 2015
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The Lantern · OSU
NCAA Approves Two-Semester Schedule for Div. I Men's Soccer Starting 2027
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⚾ BASEBALL
MLB & More
Red Reporter
Cincinnati Reds Blast New York Mets 7–2 Behind Nick Lodolo
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SB Nation
Men's College World Series: The 64-Team Field on Selection Monday
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Sacramento Republic FC
Match Recap: Republic FC 1 – 2 San Antonio FC
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🎁 THE GOODIES — SATURDAY SPORTS EDITION
🎂
Birthday Weekend Venmo — Please Donatevenmo.com/iamzaki · No sushi. No salary. Just hustle. 🙏
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Friday/Vendredi May/Mai 22, 2026
▶ Friday · Vendredi · May 22, 2026 · Gaming Edition
GEEK / TECH
Gaming
Birthday
Weekend
What's up, everybody! It's Friday — Vendredi — May 22, 2026. It's my birthday weekend. The games are calling. Let's talk tech, anime, livestreams, and what you want me to play next.
It's my birthday weekend and I'm coming to you live from the couch, controller in hand, dreaming of games I can finally pick up with birthday money. No Razer care package arrived — I won't lie, that stings after working so hard as a #RazerCreator. But the content keeps rolling, and today's Gaming Friday is packed. Let me know in the comments what you want me to livestream — it's a real vote and I'm listening.
🎂 Birthday Weekend — Please Read
It's My Birthday Weekend — Help Me Celebrate
Your boy Zack turned another year older and could really use your support right now. I couldn't even afford a fancy sushi restaurant dinner for my own birthday. That was genuinely sad — one of those nights where you just sit there thinking about where the year went. I've spent 8 years building this platform without a salary, grinding daily to bring you content, podcasts, and livestreams. If this blog, JETLAG RADIO, or any of my streams have ever made you smile, please consider sending a little birthday love to my Venmo. Even a few dollars means the world and goes directly into birthday gaming funds. 🙏
🎁 Send Birthday Money on Venmo →😔 A Note on My Birthday Dinner
No sushi this year. I had been looking forward to treating myself to a proper
omakase birthday dinner — the kind with the good stuff, the wagyu, the bluefin — and it just
didn't happen financially. Instead of feeling sorry for myself, I'm channeling it into content.
But if you've been thinking about supporting the channel, today is the day.
Venmo is @iamzaki. Any amount helps. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
🗳️
What Should I Livestream Next?
🎮 Fan Vote — Birthday Gaming Fund Edition
I Can Only Pick ONE. You Decide.
I've got birthday money burning a hole in my pocket and I need to spend it wisely — I can only commit to one game for the foreseeable future. Tell me in the comments which one you want to see on stream. Here are the candidates:
👉 Drop your vote in the comments below. I read every single one.
Marathon at $40 is looking attractive budget-wise, and I refuse to pay $70 for Hell Is Us —
I'll wait for a sale. But Neo Berlin 2087? Full price, day one, no hesitation.
That one's special. Everything else is up to YOU.
📺
Livestream Highlights
☕ Coffee Talk: Episode Tokyo + Cyberpunk 2077
Some of the Most Fun I've Had on Stream
I have to take a moment to shout out two recent livestream runs that were genuinely
some of the most fun I've had streaming. First: Coffee Talk: Episode Tokyo —
cozy, gorgeous, emotionally resonant. The kind of game that makes you feel like everything is
going to be okay. The chat loved it.
And then: Cyberpunk 2077 in Japanese audio with English subtitles.
I cannot recommend this experience enough. Night City hits completely differently when
Johnny Silverhand is speaking Japanese. The atmosphere, the voice acting, the immersion —
it elevated the whole experience. If you missed those streams, they are available on
YouTube @iamzaki. Do not sleep on the Japanese dub.
It's art.
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#RazerCreator Affiliate
Upgrade Your Gaming Setup
Shop Razer Gaming Gear through my affiliate link and help support the channel at no extra cost to you. Keyboards, mice, headsets, streaming gear — all of it. Every purchase helps fund new content and gets us closer to that 300K subscriber goal.
🎮
Gaming News
Xbox Wire / Forza.net
Forza Horizon 6 — Now Available on Xbox Series X|S and PC
The open-world racing giant is here. Forza Horizon 6 has officially dropped on Xbox Series X|S and PC. If you've been waiting, the wait is over.
Read More →PlayStation Blog
State of Play Returns — Tuesday, June 2
Sony confirms State of Play is back June 2. Expect new announcements, trailers, and probably something that breaks the internet. I'll be watching live — come hang.
Read More →Gaming Bible
Fan-Favourite Final Fantasy Gets Huge DLC Two Decades After Release
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Kotaku
First Look at Unreal Engine 6 — Shown Off in Rocket League
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Steam
LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight — Available Now
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GameSpot
15 Clever Easter Eggs in LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight
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Polygon
GTA 6 Has Become Too Big for Everyone's Own Good
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IGN
The Mandalorian and Grogu — Review
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PCGamesN
Anime League Codes — May 2026
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Computer Weekly
Generative AI Is Changing the Game in Video Gaming
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🖥️
PC Tech & Hardware
PC World
PC Building Has Entered Its Chaos Era — And I'm Here for the Ride
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Tom's Hardware
Why Building a Quiet PC Is Harder Than You Think
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🤖
Anime & Manga
Yahoo Entertainment · #GUNDAM
Mobile Suit Gundam Receiving New Anime — 31 Years Later
A legendary mecha franchise is back with a brand-new anime series after 31 years. If you know, you know. If you don't — now is the time to learn. #GUNDAM lives.
Read More →Anime News Network
100 Girlfriends Who Really Love You — Vol. 2–17 Manga Review
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PC Gamer
The Sims 2 Got Me Into House Music — And the Devs Hired the Best DJs to Score It
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📱
Sports & Tech
Razer Blog
Faker Turns 30: The Routine Behind 13 Years at the Top
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Apple Newsroom
Apple Sports Expands to 90+ New Countries and Regions
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🎁 THE GOODIES — BIRTHDAY WEEKEND EDITION
🎂
Send Birthday Money on Venmo — Please & Thank Youvenmo.com/iamzaki · Birthday weekend · I couldn't afford sushi 😢
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TikTok@superfrenchbigz
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Instagram@iamzaki
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Thursday/Jeudi May/Mai 21, 2026
🎂 Happy Birthday · Joyeux Anniversaire
It's Zack's
Birthday! 🎉
Thursday · Jeudi · May 21, 2026 · Medicine & EDS Edition
What's up, everybody! Today is Thursday — Jeudi — May 21, 2026.
Today is extra special: it's my birthday. Happy Birthday to me! 🥳
We're celebrating while digging into the world of medicine, emotional resilience, music therapy,
and important health research. Pour one up. Let's go.
🎂 🎁 🎈 🥂 🎊
Thursday is our Medicine & EDS Edition — and this week it lands on a personal milestone. Thank you to everyone who reached out. The work continues, the episodes keep rolling, and today we look at some truly important research at the intersection of music therapy, emotional well-being, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, and the growing conversation around video games as therapeutic tools.
⚠️ Editorial Note — Upcoming LongRead
The Ebola Pandemic in Africa
I am appalled by the ongoing aggravation of the Ebola pandemic across Africa and I want my readers to know: my next #LongReads OpEd article will address this crisis directly. The world cannot look away. As always — take precautions, stay informed, protect yourself and your community. More soon.
🧬
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome — Research
The Ehlers-Danlos Society
Take Part in Research
The Ehlers-Danlos Society actively maintains open research participation opportunities for those living with EDS and HSD. If you or someone you know is affected, contributing to research is one of the most powerful ways to advance understanding of these complex connective tissue disorders. Every participant matters.
Join the Research →🧠
Mental Health & DJ Culture
Switched On Music
Jerry Ropero: Bipolar In The Booth — A DJ's Tale
A deeply candid account of navigating bipolar disorder as a working DJ and music producer. Jerry Ropero opens up about the highs, the crashes, the booth, and the path toward stability. This is the kind of story the music industry needs to tell more — and listen to more. Essential reading for anyone in the scene.
Read the Interview →🎵
Music Therapy — Peer-Reviewed Research
NIH · PMC · Peer-Reviewed Study
Effect of Music Therapy on Emotional Resilience, Well-Being, and Employability
A quantitative investigation exploring the mediation and moderation effects of music therapy on emotional resilience and well-being outcomes — including employability. This NIH-published study backs what many of us who use music therapeutically have known all along: it works. Deeply, measurably, transformatively.
Read the Study →🎮
Video Games & Therapy
NIH · PMC · Narrative Review
Videogames and Therapy: A Narrative Review of Recent Publication and Application to Treatment
A compelling review of how video games are being applied in therapeutic contexts — covering cognitive rehabilitation, anxiety, PTSD, mood disorders, and more. As someone who has personally found healing through games like Death Stranding, this research resonates. The overlap between play, healing, and technology is real and it deserves serious attention.
Read the Review →📝
A Personal Note
From Zack · Birthday Thoughts
Today is my birthday and I'll be honest — I'm a bit disappointed.
I worked incredibly hard, I put in real effort as a #RazerCreator,
and I was hopeful about receiving a care package from Razer today.
It didn't come. That stings a little. But the work speaks for itself, and I'll keep going.
I always do. If you want to show love today, the Venmo and affiliate links are below.
Every gesture means a lot. Thank you for being here — always. 🎂
🎁 The Goodies — Happy Birthday Edition
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Send a Birthday Gift on Venmo
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Wednesday/Mercredi May/Mai 20, 2026
Wednesday · Mercredi · May 20, 2026
🎵 Music Edition
JETLAG RADIO 4600
What's up, everybody! Today we celebrate music — the big one, the loud one, the one I've been building for years. Episode 4600 is live. Thank you for riding with me.
4,600
Episodes & counting · Available now on Spotify
It's Wednesday — Mercredi — which means it's Music Edition here on the blog. I'm very excited to announce JETLAG RADIO Episode 4600 is now available and you can listen to it right now on Spotify. I worked really hard on it. This is a milestone. Thank you for being here.
🎧 Stream Now — Jetlag Radio · Episode 4600
Featured Release
New Album · DORK
JUL — Oubliez Moi
The Marseille king drops his latest — reviewed by DORK. If you've been sleeping on JUL, this is your wake-up call. French rap royalty.
Read Review →
Debut Album Announcement · Beatportal
Amélie Lens — AURA
Belgium's techno queen announces her debut album and shares the lead single. This one's been a long time coming. The lead single is already stunning.
Read on Beatportal →
Music News & Reads
The Source
Drake's 'ICEMAN' — No. 1 Album on Genius for 2026
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Mixmag
The Cover Mix: AZYR — Techno Lab Session
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SPIN
Ed O'Brien: "I'm a Sound Obsessive" — On Radiohead & His New Album
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Dancing Astronaut
808 BEACH & Belle Humble Rework a Sundays Classic
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MOJO
Every Paul Weller Album Ranked
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La Blogothèque
Patrick Watson & Yoann Bourgeois
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Hip Hop & Rap
Skyrock FM · Planète Rap
Session Live: Nono la Grinta, DDYBER, BVBZI, Blacko & more
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XXL Magazine
Babyfxce E: Debut Album, Reality Rap & Starting Out in the Strip Club
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UFO Network
Building Authentic Collabs: How Hip Hop Is Breaking Genre Barriers
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Louder Than War
Delilah Bon Live: Brudenell Social Club, Leeds — Review
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Gear & Studio Tech
Music Radar
Behringer Leak: 14 Unreleased Products incl. SP-1200, CS-80 & VCS 3 Clones
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Your EDM
A One-Button Synth That Unlocks Billions of Sound Possibilities
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Teenage Engineering
Ultimate K.O. Pack — $849
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Native Instruments
MPC Editions — Now Available
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Spotify Newsroom
How Spotify's Rebuilt Ad Platform Delivers New Value for Brands
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Late Night & Culture
Rolling Stone
Late Night Is an Institution — One America Still Needs
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Complex
Netflix Reveals Impressive Summer Anime Roster
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Hypebeast
Aurel Schmidt: The Art World Antagonist
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Hodinkee
The Arken Alterum Sage Grey — Subtle New Dial Color
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Wellness & Recovery
Sponsorship & Wishlist
🙏 A note from Zack
Help Me Get My First Car After 25 Years
I'm working toward my very first new (or gently used, post-2020) car after 25 years — including the last 8 years unpaid, building this media operation from the ground up.
My dream is an Audi S8 with all options, but I'm open to anything.
If you'd like to sponsor me, I will gladly welcome you. I also have a wishlist item: the
Pioneer DMH-WT6000NEX SAT/NAV unit — DM me if you can help!
First potential sponsor confirmed: Razer Gaming — I am officially a #RazerCreator.
My Razer Amazon affiliate links are available at the link below.
Gaming
🎁 The Goodies — Stay Connected
Support Zack on Venmo
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JETLAG RADIO — All Episodes
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