Stuff Keeps Happening

In today's episode of Stuff Keeps Happening, we've mapped out a global network of underground fungus because we got bored I guess. Also, massive Microsoft and Xbox employee layoffs, a curious move from Hamas, and looks like war is back on the menu—if it ever left, that is. For sources and more information, check out today's newsletter at https://www.skh.news/real-big-fungi/

In today's episode of Stuff Keeps Happening, we take a break from some of the cosmic horrors we deal with every day and instead look at some Actually Pretty Good stuff happening around the world, including major progress on combating cervical cancer, a resurgence of mangrove forests, the one kinda okay SCOTUS ruling, and successful unionization efforts in the tech sector. For sources and more info...

In today's episode of Stuff Keeps Happening, we look at the Prairieland 19, eight of whom recently received sentences totaling 450 years in prison, wildly exceeding any reasonable expectations, norms, or averages for far harsher crimes. This is a part of the Trump Administration's ongoing efforts to chill dissenting speech by routinely claiming there exists an organized leftist organization called...

In today's episode of Stuff Keeps Happening, we take a look at three different groups given cool nicknames due to their absurd prosecution at the hands of their own governments. Also, an update on the peace signing between the US and Iran, and some side-eye for Ubisoft (always merited) For sources and more information, check out today's newsletter: https://www.skh.news/roundup-2026-06-18/ Check ou...

In today's episode of Stuff Keeps Happening, we dive in to the oceans to find the true meaning of love from our good friends the Humpback Whales. Also, the United States is continuing their gleeful violations of human rights and trans rights (which are, in fact, human rights). Also, layoffs. Like, lots. Like, a lot a lot. For sources and more information, check out today's newsletter: https://www....

In today's episode of Stuff Keeps Happening, we take a look at a recent win for labor unions in New York state. Also, what's going on with this new Trump slush fund, a look at some elections in Phoenix, Arizona that SHOULD have been mundane, and a note on the uptick in measles cases across the country. For sources and more information, check out today's newsletter: https://www.skh.news/roundup-202...

In today's episode of Stuff Keeps Happening, we dive in to more artificial intelligence stories than I had honestly expected to include, but here we are. An AI running a cafe in Sweden ordered too many eggs. Anthropic would like you to believe they are stewarding a world-ending sentience. Pete Hegseth would like you to believe he, too, is sentient. For sources and more information, check out today...

In today's episode of Stuff Keeps Happening, we take a looooong look at the current state of politics in Louisiana, where elected officials are working to prevent other officials from becoming, well, elected officials. Also, John Roberts' lifelong disenfranchisement plans, a very cheesy attempt at getting quick cash, and Meta's ongoing smart glasses controversy. For sources and more information, c...

What happens when you don't treat your shareholders (or the planet) well? You have mild pushback on business operations! But hey, mild pushback is better than no pushback. In today's SKH: where we're at with the Iran war, an inversion of the AI pricing game, a shareholder revolt (kinda) at BP's annual meeting, and an ancient discovery that's got me genuinely giddy. Find sources and more informatio...

Palantir sucks! And this is a video about that and a few other things. In today's episode of Stuff Keeps Happening, a look at the recent 22 point manifesto from Palantir executives and why Palantir is truly awful. Also, a dive into the EU's Battery Passport program, major impacts to the US Forest Service, and all Allbirds pivoting to Artificial Intelligence. Find sources and more information at to...

In today's episode of Stuff Keeps Happening, we dive in to what's been going on over in Ireland with protests taking over the streets of Dublin. Also, updates on elections in Hungary and Canada, sudden resignations of two US congressmen, and whats old is what's new with the Iran war. Find sources and more in todays free newsletter: https://www.skh.news/roundup-2026-04-16/

In today's episode of Stuff Keeps Happening, we take a dive into Microsoft's Copilot AI offering which nobody asked for. Also, updates on the war in Iran, and taking a moment to geek out about an incredible photo taken by space people. For sources and more information, see today's newsletter here: https://www.skh.news/roundup-2026-04-06/

In today's episode of Stuff Keeps Happening, we dive into some of the recent lawsuits that shocked the tech industry, what they may mean going forward, and why they're notable given the long history of other social media lawsuits. Also: scientists manage to ship antimatter, the director of the FBI was hacked by Iran, and Sony would like more money, please. For sources and more information, see tod...

In today's episode of Stuff Keeps Happening, we look at some of the updates in the ongoing war in Iran while still trying to figure out what is even the point of us being over there. I mean, we know why, but still. Also, a look at some more ICE activity, and a bit of the details about Valve's response to the New York Attorney General's lawsuit against them. For sources and more information, check...

In today's episode of Stuff Keeps Happening, I share the true reason behind Kristi Noem getting fired from her position at the head of the department of homeland security. We also take a look at some updates on the attacks by the US and Israel on Iran and Lebanon, anti-trans legislation in Kansas, and a mass protest against OpenAI's ChatGPT For sources and more information, see today's newsletter:...

Whatever gods you believe in did NOT want this episode to be made. First I discovered that my original recording had beyond recoverable audio, then when I went to re-record... well, let's just say I hit a bit of a technical difficulty and decided to make the most of it. In today's episode of Stuff Keeps Happening, we talk about the beef between Anthropic and the Department of Defense, a look at th...

In today's episode of Stuff Keeps Happening, a look at the arrest of not-prince Andrew by British authorities. Also, what happens now that the SCOTUS overturned Trump's tariffs, how the United States is manufacturing a humanitarian crisis in Cuba (again), and another left hook from the EU Commission against a tech company: TikTok. Visit https://www.skh.news/roundup-2026-02-23/ for linked sources,...

In today's episode of Stuff Keeps Happening, we take a whirlwind tour of the goings-ons of various branches of the US federal government as they all try to find a single shred of competence. Also, a reminder to stay frosty in the face of a surge of fantastical headlines about artificial intelligence. For sources and more information, check out today's newsletter at www.skh.news/roundup-2026-02-16/

It's cold outside, and ice covers the streets of Minneapolis both in terms of snow and fash. In today's episode: an update on the ongoing occupation of Minneapolis, disease outbreaks in ICE camps, a reminder that multiple big time sports are going on, a look at the implosion at the Washington Post, a reminder that the siege on Gaza never actually ended, a quick laugh at Elon Musk's offices getting...

At CPAC in 2022, one of the conservative parties in the United States held a panel called, "We Are All Domestic Terrorists," creating a viral image that makes for a wild juxtaposition with what's going on today. Also, three million more Epstein documents dropped, Luigi Mangione's situation has changed, and an update on the murder of Sonya Massey, among MANY OTHER THINGS happening out there. Visit...

Quick note for today: I plan to make a video about the ongoing ICE occupation in Minnesota, Memphis, Baltimore, and other places across the country. Hoping to have that ready later this week. In today's episode of Stuff Keeps Happening, we take a look at the ongoing deadly protest crackdowns in Iran. We also chat about the mysterious, disappearing Apple Vision Pro, and a whole mess of national and...

This is a special episode of Stuff Keeps Happening because this has been a special week. "Special" here meaning "outrageous in every sense of the term." This is a different sort of vibe in general, pulled from a topical video I've posted to my YouTube channel. If you would like to see the video version, you can find it here.

Another year comes to a close, and nobody took the time to warn me. In today's episode of Stuff Keeps Happening, we TRY to look at the release of the Epstein Files. Not sure how much we can really see but, we tried. Also, a few thoughts about those end-of-the-year "Warrior Dividends", and why the heck not: let's look at the potential trainwreck that is Avengers: Doomsday. For sources and more info...

The US Immigration efforts are going about as expected, but at least we can balance that out with a fresh round of terrible AI-generated commercials Links: - Newsletter and Sources: https://www.skh.news/roundup-2025-12-15 - Support my work: https://isupport.dev - Browse my Merch Store: https://MerchFrom.dev - Join my Community: https://join.astral.camp

Pete Hegseth would like to have to answer fewer questions about international military rules of engagement. Almost as much as Netflix would like to purchase Warner Bros. Also, a look at what's going on with the European Commission slapping Twitter with a fine over checkmarks, and a pilot program for Canadian police to use AI facial scanning to track "potential dangers" For all links, sources, and...