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Culture

Friday assorted links

1. Denmark fact of the day. 2. “Books that Tyler Cowen probably would like.” 3. The tenure dismissal of Sanjay Reddy (NYT). 4. Dell and Rambachan NBER video on the economics of AI. I have yet to view, but “self-recommending.” 5. Anton Leicht on AI and how the concentration of power will evolve. Very good […] The post Friday assorted links appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION .

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Baby Shark Boy Debuts as Singer After 10 Years

The boy in the ‘Pinkfong Baby Shark Dance’ video, which is recording the highest number of YouTube views worldwide, will officially debut as a singer after 10 years.

  • Baby Shark Boy debuts as singer after 10 years
  • Releases first digital single "WAVE" on August 20
  • Joohoney of Monsta X features on the track

·businesskorea.co.kr

Chandler National All-Stars come up short in first game of regional

The Chandler National Little League All-Stars struggled in their regional opener Sunday, Aug. 9. They now face elimination with one more loss.

  • Chandler National All-Stars lose 7-3 to Hawaii in first game
  • Hawaii wins with four walks and two doubles in sixth inning
  • Chandler's relief pitchers surrender five runs and four walks

·sports.yahoo.com