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Ramon Rodrigez Teases Season 3 (Exclusive)

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Ramon Rodrigez Teases Season 3 (Exclusive)


The long wait is almost over: Will Trent Season 3 will finally premiere on Tuesday, January 7, and the episode will answer some of our most burning questions after that jaw-dropping cliffhanger … at least, we hope so!

To get a sense of what’s ahead for the third bow of the series, TV Insider caught up with leading star and co-executive producer Ramón Rodríguez.

“Season 3 starts off with where we went at the end of Season 2. We just know he disappeared. We don’t know where he went. We don’t know what he did. And we learn that he went to … rural Tennessee with him and Betty, and he kind of tried to start over,” Rodriguez teased. “We get to immediately see it’s been a while. He doesn’t look the same, he’s not in his suit, he’s not clean shaven… and so he’s taking some time to kind of reflect and get away and start over and, I think, really ask questions if his life that he was pursuing in the GBI was right, and is this what he wants to be doing? And so it was a lot of self-reflection. He had to have that walk.”

Indeed, the new trailer for the season shows Will in much more casual gear than we’re used to seeing him traipse around in — until Amanda Wagner (Sonja Sohn) comes in and demands he return to the Georgia Bureau of Investigations, where he belongs.

“It isn’t until Amanda comes back in and tells him about this case that’s happening that involves someone from Will’s past that lures him back in. He reluctantly goes back,” Rodriguez explained. “Everything he’s left behind, his relationship with Faith [Iantha Richardson] is really in terrible shape because he didn’t let her know anything. We see that him and Angie [Erika Christensen] aren’t even [talking]. She’s no longer APD. And we see the moment when he walks back home for the first time, and he walks in his house, and Nico’s upset at him, and we see that dining table that represented everything that was about his potential future with Angie, and that that is no longer the case anymore. So we’re kind of picking him up after the wake of his decision to leave, and a lot of those relationships we get to explore throughout the season and how they potentially get it back.”

His relationship with Angie, who has not only been his primary love interest in the series but also his oldest friend, is going to be particularly strained by his decision to turn her in to the police for covering for Crystal’s murder of her abuser.

“It’s really, really rough in the first several episodes, and once Will and Angie finally do get to be face to face, it’s not an easy thing. They both have their reasons for being upset at each other, and Will has his reasons of why he did what he did, and so it’s really complicated, and hopefully audiences will be happy,” Rodriguez said.

What makes Season 3 unique, though, isn’t just a settlement of the already-existing dramas, according to Rodriguez. In fact, it’s the newcomers to the season that really promise to spice things up for the crew.

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“We have Gina Rodriguez coming into play Marian Alba, ADA, assistant district attorney. We have new love interests coming in. … We also introduced a great character of Raphael, who’s someone from Will’s past as well that Will somehow is indebted to from his childhood… Raphael is involved in criminal activity, and he’s the leader of a gang that Will is investigating. And so it gets really complicated and it gets very personal,” he teased.

“Where last season we felt Will was really haunted and exploring things from his past and his childhood, I think this one is a lot about where he’s at now and what’s happening. And we also have some pretty intense events that end up really affecting Will — and possibly forever,” Rodriguez continued.

Of course, even he knows that the primary draw is to find out how Will Trent’s gutting decision to walk away from the love of his life will affect everyone in his inner circle: “I think for audiences that have been watching, they’ll be really excited to see what does happen with Will: How is he coming back? Where was he? How did he change? And what’s his potential future with or without Angie? What does that look like?”

Will Trent, Season 3 Premiere, Tuesday, January 7, 8/7c, ABC




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Klarna CEO: AI Is Capable Of Replacing All Jobs, Mine Too

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Klarna CEO: AI Is Capable Of Replacing All Jobs, Mine Too


Sebastian Siemiatkowski, CEO of “buy now, pay later” financing company Klarna, has an explanation for stating that AI can replace “all” jobs — even his own.

In a post on X on Sunday, Siemiatkowski laid out his thought process for saying that “AI can already do all our jobs,” a remark he said last month which he acknowledged “caused quite a stir.”

Siemiatkowski said that AI still needs more research and development before it can duplicate every job, but it has all of the raw potential to do so down the line.

He likened the comment to stating that humans were capable of building cars, computers, and rockets—in the year 1700 but they needed hundreds of years of research and innovation before they could actually create a computer. Humans in the year 1700 had brains that were just as capable as ours, but they needed raw materials to build modern technology.

In the same way, AI is now “capable of doing all our jobs, my own included,” Siemiatkowski wrote. “Our work is simply reasoning combined with knowledge/experience.”

Related: Klarna Says Its AI Assistant Does the Work of 700 People

Siemiatkowski acknowledged, however, that “how exactly we will combine those building blocks of reason and knowledge to replicate the work we do today is not yet entirely solved.”

Siemiatkowski also wrote that he doesn’t think it will take hundreds of years for AI to take over human work, but he said that the prospect of AI taking his job quickly is a “gloomy” one.

“I am not necessarily super excited about this,” he wrote. “But I also believe we need to be honest with what we think will happen.”

Related: Duolingo Put Its Sarcastic Teen Chatbot to Work on Its Earnings Call in Place of CEO

Klarna claimed in February that its AI customer service assistant did the equivalent work of 700 human agents. In December, the company used an AI clone of Siemiatkowski to report its latest financial results.

Klarna has also implemented a hiring freeze for over a year as the company tries to supplement human work with AI. Siemiatkowski told Bloomberg last month that over 1,000 people have left Klarna since the freeze started, leaving behind a 3,500-person workforce.

As Klarna’s salary costs decrease, the company has told employees that “part of the gain of that is going to be seen” in their paychecks.

Klarna was worth $14.6 billion as of October.

Related: Klarna Replaces Workers With AI With Hiring Freeze, Pay Bump




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Axon shares dip 8.5%, marking largest intraday fall since May 2023 By Investing.com

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Axon shares dip 8.5%, marking largest intraday fall since May 2023 By Investing.com

Investing.com — Axon, the technology and weapons company, experienced a significant drop on Monday, with its shares falling 8.0% to $553.13.

This decrease led to a reduction in the company’s market capitalization by approximately $3.65 billion.

Monday’s drop was the steepest intraday fall for Axon since May 10, 2023, with the company’s shares dipping as much as 8.5%.

This decrease led to the company’s shares hitting their lowest level since November 8, 2024, at $550.20.

Despite the recent drop, Axon’s performance over the past year has shown growth.

As of the last close, Axon’s stock had risen 1.1% this year and had seen a substantial increase of 146% over the past 12 months.

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Disney inks deal to combine Hulu + Live TV business into Fubo

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Disney inks deal to combine Hulu + Live TV business into Fubo

Disney said on Monday it would merge its Hulu + Live TV business with rival FuboTV — a deal that potentially clears the way for the launch of its stalled sports streaming venture with Fox Corp and Warner Bros Discovery.

The merged company will create the second-biggest internet pay-TV provider in North America, behind YouTube TV, with around $6 billion in revenue and 6.2 million subscribers.

Disney will hold a 70% majority stake in the venture, which will be led by Fubo CEO and co-founder David Gandler.

Disney CEO Bob Iger struck a deal with Fubo to merge its live TV businesses and end a bitter lawsuit that was hampering the launch. of sports streaming service Venu. Getty Images for Disney

As part of the deal, Fubo will drop its lawsuit against Bob Iger-led Disney and ESPN related to Venu, the sports bundle that was supposed to launch last fall.

“This combination enables us to deliver on our promise to provide consumers with greater choice and flexibility,” Gandler said of the merger.

“Additionally, this agreement allows us to scale effectively, strengthens Fubo’s balance sheet and positions us for positive cash flow. It’s a win for consumers, our shareholders, and the entire streaming industry.”

The deal does not include the streamer Hulu, home to original series like “Only Murders in the Building” and “The Handmaid’s Tale,” which competes with platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Apple.

Nonetheless, the combination of Fubo and Hulu + Live TV will give customers the ability to stream a broad array of live broadcast and cable networks on their connected TVs, mobile phones, tablets, and other internet-connected devices.

Fubo and Hulu + Live TV will continue to be available to consumers as separate offerings after the merger, the companies said.

Hulu + Live TV will continue to be streamed in the Hulu app and be offered as part of the bundle with Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN+. Fubo, which streams more than 55,000 live sporting events annually, will continue to serve its subscribers in the Fubo app.

Fubo sued Disney, Fox and Warner Bros Discovery over the potential launch of Venu, citing that it would violate antitrust law. Bloomberg via Getty Images

The deal ends a bitter legal battle that had blocked Disney, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery from launching its own sports-focused streaming provider.

In February, Fubo had sued the media giants, saying Venu would violate US antitrust law by reducing competition and driving up prices.

A district court judge found that Fubo is likely to succeed in its antitrust claims and issued the injunction temporarily barring Venu’s launch.

Disney and its partners in Venu Sports were scheduled to appear in the US Court of Appeals on Monday to ask the court to reverse the ruling.

Disney’s deal with Fubo has cleared the path for Venu to launch, a service that will offer sports enthusiasts more options outside of the cable TV bundle. Koshiro – stock.adobe.com

As part of the transaction, Discovery will make an aggregate cash payment to Fubo of $220 million, and Disney has committed to provide a $145 million term loan to Fubo in 2026, the companies said.

Shares of Fubo, which had a market value of about $480 million as of last close, surged nearly 141% to $3.46 in early trading. Disney was up marginally.

Fubo’s shares tanked more than 60% in 2024, as the company’s revenue growth slowed and competition intensified from bigger rivals.

As part of Monday’s announcement, Disney will also enter into a new carriage agreement with Fubo that will allow Fubo to create a new sports service featuring Disney’s sports and broadcast networks including ABC, ESPN, as well as ESPN+.

“The new product will be publicly traded under the Fubo name and run by its CEO,” said Ross Benes, senior analyst at Emarketer. “That signals Disney is looking to eventually get out of being a pay TV operator and go all-in on streaming.”

The deal includes a termination fee of $130 million.

“This combination will allow both Hulu + Live TV and Fubo to enhance and expand their virtual MVPD (Multichannel Video Programming Distributor) offerings and provide consumers with even more choice and flexibility,” said Justin Warbrooke, Disney’s executive vice president and head of corporate development.

“We have confidence in the Fubo management team and their ability to grow the business, delivering high-quality offerings that serve subscribers with the content they want and offering great value,” he added.

With Post wires



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If Gov. Hochul wants a bright future for New York, she’ll end the insane ban on fracking

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If Gov. Hochul wants a bright future for New York, she’ll end the insane ban on fracking

For all her talk of wanting to make New York more affordable and livable, Gov. Kathy Hochul refuses to even contemplate a huge potential boon to the state’s economy: lifting the ban on fracking.

Instead, last month she extended New York’s hydraulic-fracturing ban by prohibiting a new technique to use carbon dioxide to extract natural gas harmlessly.

This, when fracking is used across the country with no sign of the harms cited by its critics; the ban rests on nothing but pseudo-science and green bigotry against any and all fossil fuels — even though the technique and the abundant natural-gas drilling it has allowed is responsible for the US energy revolution of the last two decades and most of the nation’s progress in reducing carbon emissions.

It’s in wide use right next door in Pennsylvania, and a key reason why electric bills there run about half what they do here; it’s brought billions in economic benefits to the Keystone State.

 “If New York were able to produce just half the natural gas Pennsylvania does,” notes energy expert Jonathan Lesser, it could create “upwards of 50,000 direct jobs” and “many more indirect ones.” The resulting “tax bonanza” would bring Albany several hundred million dollars a year, “plus over $100 million annually in impact fees for local communities.”

And the Empire State might be able to harvest more gas than its neighbor: New York’s natural-gas reserves in the Marcellus and Utica Shale regions could be worth $1 trillion.

But ideologues used fearmongering and deceit to ban it starting in 2008, with then-Gov. Andrew Cuomo cynically signing the idiocy into law in 2014.

Cuomo, Hochul and state Democrats have instead inflicted New York with the wildly expensive and impractical “Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act,” which pretends wind and solar can provide most of the state’s power needs.

This crusade slams quality of life across the state, outlawing new gas hook-ups for homes and businesses and pushing up power prices even as it makes future blackouts a near-certainty.

And Hochul late last month tripled down on the nonsense by signing the so-called “Polluters Pay” Act, which aims to raise $75 billion with new charges on energy producers — costs that will inevitably be passed on to energy consumers, namely every man, woman and child in the state.

New York will fall even further behind the saner parts of the county as natural-gas production skyrockets after President-elect Donald Trump takes office.

Is it any wonder that United Van Lines ranks New York third on its annual list of the “Most Moved From States” in 2024?

The state won’t stop losing ground ’til it reverses course, and allowing fracking is the simplest first step: It won’t cost Albany a dime, but instead provide a windfall that could easily replace the MTA’s “congestion pricing” toll income and allow cutting many other taxes.

Yes, lifting the ban likely requires a huge political fight, but no Albany battle is more worth waging.

If New York is ever to rise from its economic doldrums and enter a new era of prosperity and affordability, it must face reality and join the rest of America in embracing fracking.



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Jim Jones: From Streets to Riches – A Look at the Rapper’s Net Worth

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Jim Jones: From Streets to Riches – A Look at the Rapper’s Net Worth


| Jim Jones |

| Profession | Rapper, Songwriter, Record Executive, Entrepreneur |

| Genre | Hip Hop |

| Years Active | 1997 – Present |

| Labels | Vampire Life; Heatmakerz; Roc Nation (current); E1; Splash; Columbia; Ether Boy; Asylum; Koch; Diplomats |

| Associated Acts | The Diplomats (Dipset), Lobby Boyz |

| Reference Website | Jim Jones (rapper) Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Jones |

Jim Jones, a name synonymous with New York hip-hop and the iconic group The Diplomats (Dipset), has carved a successful career in the music industry. Beyond rapping, he has ventured into songwriting, record production, and even entrepreneurship. But how much has this hustle translated into financial success? Let’s explore Jim Jones’ estimated net worth.

Jim Jones: Building a Hip-Hop Legacy

Jim Jones’ musical journey began in the late 1990s. He co-founded The Diplomats, a group that rose to prominence in the early 2000s with their signature blend of streetwise lyrics and catchy hooks. While the group experienced internal conflicts and disbanded for a period, they continue to reunite for occasional performances and maintain a loyal fanbase.

As a solo artist, Jim Jones achieved mainstream success with hits like “We Fly High,” “Ballin’,” and “Pop Champagne.” He released several commercially successful albums throughout his career, establishing himself as a force in the hip-hop scene.

Beyond the Mic: Exploring New Ventures

Jim Jones’ ambition extends beyond music. He co-founded the clothing line Vampire Life, showcasing his entrepreneurial spirit. He has also dabbled in acting, appearing in various television shows and films.

Jim Jones’ Net Worth: Stacks on Stacks?

While pinpointing a celebrity’s exact net worth is challenging, reliable sources like Forbes provide estimates. According to Forbes, Jim Jones’ net worth is estimated to be around $25 million as of March 2024. Here’s a breakdown of factors that likely contributed to this impressive net worth:

  • Music Sales and Streaming: Album sales, digital downloads, and streaming revenue from his solo career and work with The Diplomats form a significant portion of his income.
  • Touring and Performances: Musicians generate revenue through concert tours, music festivals, and other live performances. Jim Jones’ consistent touring likely contributes a substantial amount.
  • Record Label and Production Work: His work as a record executive for Vampire Life Entertainment and potential production credits on other artists’ albums could add to his income stream.
  • Clothing Line and Business Ventures: The success of Vampire Life clothing and any other entrepreneurial endeavors could contribute to his overall wealth.
  • Endorsement Deals and Sponsorships: Rappers often secure lucrative endorsement deals with brands, which could be another source of income for Jim Jones.

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

How did Jim Jones get his name?

Jim Jones’ stage name is not to be confused with the infamous cult leader. He adopted the name Jim Jones as a teenager, inspired by the basketball player Jim Jones.

What is Jim Jones known for?

Jim Jones is known for being a prominent figure in hip-hop music. He co-founded The Diplomats and achieved solo success with hits like “We Fly High.”

Is Jim Jones still making music?

Yes, Jim Jones is still active in the music industry. He continues to release music and perform, although not at the same pace as his earlier career.

What is Jim Jones’ net worth?

Jim Jones’ net worth is estimated to be around $25 million, according to Forbes. It’s important to remember that this is an estimate and the actual figure could be higher or lower.

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Is AI an opportunity or a curse? – Computerworld

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Is AI an opportunity or a curse? – Computerworld



AI is a greedy beast

Apple has been forced to roll out major hardware changes to support Apple Intelligence:

  • Memory: Apple has increased base memory across all of its machines. Macs, iPhone, and iPads all now ship with much more memory than before, boosting manufacturing costs.
  • Processor: Apple has really pushed the boat out on processors in its latest hardware. The company effectively raised everyone up an extra grade during the last 18 months as it primed its ecosystem for Apple Intelligence with new, faster, more energy-efficient processors.
  • Energy efficiency: Not only is Apple Silicon more energy efficient, but the company wants to give its devices more energy capacity. To do so, it is expected to shift to silicon-anode cells over the next 12 months. These hold around 15% more energy, which will be useful for the energy demands of edge AI.
  • Server infrastructure: Reflecting its realization that not every task can be accomplished on edge devices, Apple has now re-entered the server market, introducing its own take on secure server-based cloud computing services, Private Cloud Compute.

Apple isn’t alone in any of this, but its actions highlight the extent of the hundreds of billions being spent on the sector today — costs that extend into essential infrastructure resources such as water, rare resources, and energy supply. All of this costs enterprises money, focus, and time. The rewards? Even OpenAI, arguably the doyen of AI tech, is shedding cash faster than it makes it, even on its priciest $200-per-month ChatGPT Pro plan.

What need does the greed feed?

Right now, all we really seem to be experiencing is more targeted ads placement, email and website summaries, stupid pictures in messages, deep employment insecurity, rising energy costs, and an increasingly homogenized trade in optimized job resumes, press releases, and student exam papers. Oh, and don’t forget the fake video influencers hawking their wares on heavily AI-SEO’d social media.



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Ecobee’s Smart Thermostat Essential is packed with features but still affordable

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Ecobee’s Smart Thermostat Essential is packed with features but still affordable


Ecobee introduced a new smart thermostat at CES 2025 and it looks pretty nifty. The Smart Thermostat Essential is packed with most of the features found with the $250 premium model, only with a price tag of $130.

There’s a full-color touchscreen for making adjustments, though that can also be done via the Ecobee mobile app. The app will send alerts to “prevent heating and cooling disruptions” and will even whip up a comprehensive home energy report each month to provide a macro look at energy usage. This is a modern smart thermostat, so customers can also use smart assistants like Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple HomeKit for the aforementioned adjustments.

A thermostat.

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Ecobee says the Smart Thermostat Essential is packed with software that will automatically learn how long it takes to heat and cool the home, which will then inform the device of how much energy to use to reach a desired temperature. The end result? A cheaper utility bill. The company claims that this thermostat will actually pay for itself in just six months.

The savings can be increased by adding a few of the company’s optional SmartSensors, which cost around $55 per pair. These sensors will teach the thermostat which rooms are used the most, so they’ll get increased temperature regulation.

Ecobee promises that the thermostat is easy to install, but it likely still requires some light wiring. Anyone familiar with smart thermostats should know the drill. The Smart Thermostat Essential will be available at major retailers in March.



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This Is The Beginning Of The End For Mike Johnson As He Was Bruised And Weakened In Reelection

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This Is The Beginning Of The End For Mike Johnson As He Was Bruised And Weakened In Reelection


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Mike Johnson lost the first ballot to be speaker, but he kept the vote open, met with his opposition, and got them to change their votes.

NBC News reported:

Mike Johnson now appears to have the votes to win the speakership after the first round of ballots. Three Republicans initially defected from Johnson before he briefly met with them in the cloakroom.

Johnson ended up winning 218-215-1, but it was a hollow victory at best.

Speaker Johnson lost the first vote and had to scramble to rally support behind him.

There was no dramatic great comeback or Republicans unifying and rallying behind their guy. This was the far right showing Johnson that even after he changed the motion to vacate rules, there are still enough of them, nine in total, to make a move to oust the Speaker if he displeases them.

Even with Trump trying to assert himself, the House Republicans remain a dumpster fire of dysfunction.

Democrats should view today’s events as two-thirds of the Republican federal government leadership (Johnson and Trump) being weak and wounded.

There will be less motion to vacate drama in this Congress, but the struggle to pass the most basic and necessary legislation should be constant.

House Republicans and Trump will be able to do little without Democratic votes. Democrats may have more power than any party in the minority in both the House and Senate in modern American political history.

Trump and the Republicans will get an immigration bill and their tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations, but avoiding a government shutdown in March and keeping the United States out of default both look like a long shot right now.

Mike Johnson didn’t win today. He survived, and just like Trump, his political career is on borrowed time.

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BREAKING: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Announces Resignation During News Conference (VIDEO) | The Gateway Pundit

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BREAKING: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Announces Resignation During News Conference (VIDEO) | The Gateway Pundit


Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigned as leader of his Liberal Party Monday morning during a news conference. 

“I intend to resign as party leader, as prime minister, after the party selects its next leader through a robust, nationwide, competitive process,” he told reporters.

“Last night, I asked the president of the Liberal Party to begin that process. This country deserves a real choice in the next election, and it has become clear to me that if I’m having to fight internal battles, I cannot be the best option in that election.”

WATCH:

Trudeau will remain as Prime Minister until a new leader is chosen.

As The Gateway Pundit reported on Sunday, Trudeau was expected to resign this week as he comes under fire from his own party and faces the threat of Trump’s incoming administration.

BREAKING: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to RESIGN During Liberal Party Caucus on Wednesday

 



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