April 12, 2026
If it’s happening right now, it’s news to us.
Top Story
“Not interested; don’t use it”. That’s a common reaction to yet another story about AI (Artificial Intelligence). But of course, you do use AI.
Standing at an ATM, sending an email, wearing a health tracker: you’re using AI. When you scroll through social media or make a phone call, you’re using AI. It’s used for good, like medical imaging and global e-commerce, and for bad.. (more)
TomNew’sLetter
The best breaking news, probably better than any other breaking news, and some AI thrown into the mix. And of course, the latest additions to the Longbottom Libary.
The best of the rest…
New (well, new-ish) story: The Proximate
The Juke Box
Hideaway, the Corrs. Or, a different Hideaway, by CCR. Eye In The Sky, by Alan Parson. Live version. On The Road Again, the original (a long time before Willie released a different On The Road Again). Werewolves of London, Warren Zevon. Kashmir (Led Zep) covered by Lucia Micarelli. Even the kids will recognize this one: Na Na Hey Hey *(Kiss Him Goodbye).