Year: 2024

Annual April 1st fake stories by websites and news outlets to trick people have become tiring and unfunny. April Fool’s Day may have started in France in 1564, or earlier, with roots in ancient celebrations and possibly linked to Loki, the mythic trickster.

March 24, 2024 THE COAL SPEAKER

LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL AI art continues on social media..

The Shudder horror film “LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL” causes controversy over its use of AI art despite good reviews and a strong opening. Public response is polarized, with heated debates about AI’s role in creativity.

March 5, 2024 THE COAL SPEAKER

Constant test runs on the Outage Highway

On March 5, 2024, a Meta outage caused panic and showcased society’s dependency on social media, revealing vulnerabilities to technology disruptions.

March 3, 2024 THE COAL SPEAKER

Octopus Murders: They all float down here

Netflix’s “THE OCTOPUS MURDERS” includes a contentious segment on the JFK assassination featuring a controversial version of the Zapruder film. So … let’s talk about the floating tree and the limo driver.