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Weak Signals & Single-Source Alerts this week: OpenAI is reportedly considering granting the U.S. government a 5% equity stake to secure political buy-in, a; and A new study from Ramp and Revelio Labs, covering over 21,000 U.S.

Art & Design Exhibitions and Openings this week: Swiss Institute (SI), a leading New York platform for experimental contemporary art, has acquired the ground floor; and New York City Mayor Mamdani has partnered with the Whitney Museum and…

Artist Tributes & Obituaries this week: Victor Willis, the co-founder and lead singer of the Village People, died June 30 at age 74 after a short illness; and Song Burnsoo, a pioneering Korean fiber artist who transformed textile into a…

New Music & Album Announcements this week: Margo Price has surprise-released a protest album titled *Days of Unrest*, featuring covers of Woody Guthrie, Bob; and Dinosaur Jr.

Humor, Cartoons, and Short Takes on American Life this week: Visual commentary on current affairs suggests underlying narrative tensions; and The New Yorker’s July 3rd Daily Cartoon bundle offers a mix of humor and cultural commentary…

American Culture, Celebrity, and the Arts this week: Lizzo’s fifth studio album, Bitch, sold just 2,650 copies in its first week and missed the Billboard 200 entirely, a; and The New Yorker’s 250th-anniversary issue asks sixteen writers…

A new Open Source AI Gap Map details 421 products across 14 categories, covering tools, models, datasets, and hardware projects.

A new Open Source AI Gap Map details 421 products across 14 categories, covering tools, models, datasets, and hardware projects.

São Paulo’s art scene is characterized by distinct cultural clusters across its large area, featuring major institutions and vibrant gallery districts.