Elizabeth Karpen

1 week ago | nypost.com | Elizabeth Karpen

They said “I do” — and then he said, “I’m God.”Education nonprofit worker Kat thought she was entering her second marriage “completely level-headedly” during the pandemic. Despite bonding with her new husband over “facts and rationality,” less than a year in, he was using ChatGPT in a very nontraditional way — to craft texts to his wife, analyze their marriage, and ask “philosophical questions,” as reported by Rolling Stone. Many peoples’ loved ones are falling victim to AI bots.

1 week ago | unpacked.media | Elizabeth Karpen

When a group of patrons at a Barstool Sports bar in Philadelphia ordered bottle service with a message that read “F–k the Jews,” they probably didn’t expect their night out to make national headlines. But a viral video showing the antisemitic sign sparked widespread outrage — and put Jewish Barstool founder Dave Portnoy in the middle of a social media storm. The antisemitic incident occurred at Barstool Sansom Street, a Barstool-branded bar in Center City, Philadelphia.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Elizabeth Karpen

An Illinois restaurant owner was caught on video closely following a customer down the street and chastising them, furious that they didn’t leave a tip on their $20 meal. The heated showdown exploded outside ramen shop Table to Stix in downtown Evanston on Saturday, April 19, when owner Kenny Chou turned the quiet block into a battleground, storming after the diner in a now-viral video.

2 weeks ago | unpacked.media | Elizabeth Karpen

Beginning Tuesday night, Jews and Israelis around the world will observe Yom HaZikaron, Israel’s Memorial Day, honoring victims of terror and fallen soldiers. Less than 24 hours later, as the sun sets on Wednesday, the nation will pivot into Israel’s Independence Day, Yom Ha’atzmaut, a celebration of independence, resilience, and survival. But for 59 families whose loved ones remain hostages in Gaza, celebration feels impossible, their hearts still trapped behind enemy lines.

2 weeks ago | nypost.com | Elizabeth Karpen

An Illinois restaurant owner was caught on video closely following a customer down the street and chastising them, furious that they didn’t leave a tip on their $20 meal. The heated showdown exploded outside ramen shop Table to Stix in downtown Evanston on Saturday, April 19, when owner Kenny Chou turned the quiet block into a battleground, storming after the diner in a now-viral video.