Ryan Smith

Atlanta

Writer at Freelance

Columnist at Compact

Journalist in PA. | Contributing writer, @UnHerd Also found at: @CompactMag_ @Jacobin @Bungacast

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Articles

United Offers 5 New Ways To Use PlusPoints (Beyond Flight Upgrades)

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Ryan Smith

9 hours agoThese are your legal rights in six different scenarios, explained by immigration attorneys and experts. Throughout this year, several travelers have shared stressful stories of being denied entry to the US at both airports and border crossings. Take the case of Jasmine Mooney, a Canadian actress and …
Over 30 Years Ago, Brad Pitt & Leonardo DiCaprio Both Appeared on This Iconic 1985 Sitcom (& It Deserves a Rewatch)

1 week ago | cbr.com | Ryan Smith

Published 3 minutes ago Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your CBR account Image via Warner Bros.
I'm Convinced I Know What Will Happen in From's Series Finale (Because Another Show Has Already Told Me)

1 week ago | cbr.com | Ryan Smith

Published 2 minutes ago Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your CBR account Season 4 of MGM+'s FROM is stillhot on the minds of fans, leaving them wondering how the show will wrap up. With a mystery box show like FROM, the story risks running out of steam the longer the show lasts. Season 3's ending, however, cements some semblance of an endgame already being teased.
Confirmed: Amex Platinum Card and Amex Business Platinum Card Overhaul Later This Year

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Ryan Smith

Big: Amex will do a major revamp of the Platinum card later this yearIt seems like 2025 might be turning into the biggest year yet for credit card refreshes. On Monday, American Express announced that it will be making …
10 Best Character Introductions in Lost (That Aren't the Oceanic Six)

1 week ago | cbr.com | Ryan Smith

Published 4 minutes ago Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your CBR account The characters of LOSTare best remembered for their lengthy arcs and connections to each other, as well as where they all end up. However, characters need to make a lasting impression upon arrival to truly invest fans. Thankfully, many characters in LOST received memorable introductions that immediately justified their inclusion in the story. The Oceanic Six were six main characters of LOST, so their introductions...
You Can Now Enroll for Global Entry on Departure at 2 U.S. Airports

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Ryan Smith

1 day agoManagement installed by the Tata Group had spent three years struggling to undo a reputation for shoddy operations earned during decades of state ownership. This week’s horrifying plane crash in Ahmedabad, India, happened at a critical juncture in the history of Air India, one of the world’s oldest …
You Can Unlock These Hidden Elite Status Levels With the Amex Platinum — Here’s How | Flipboard

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Ryan Smith

Boeing 787 Jet Bound for London Crashes in India With 242 on BoardEveryone on board the Air India flight are likely dead, according to authorities. Flight 171 was bound for London’s Gatwick Airport when it crashed near the airport in Ahmedabad, western India.
'Amazing': George R. R. Martin Praised This TV Drama (& Even Said 1 Character Was More of a Monster Than Anyone in Westeros)

2 weeks ago | cbr.com | Ryan Smith

Published 8 minutes ago Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your CBR account For a series so well-known for its villainous characters, one would be forgiven for being hard-pressed if they had trouble naming an antagonist that tops the monsters in Game of Thrones. However, one person had no trouble naming one specific character as being far worse than anyone in Westeros -- and that was Game of Thrones creator George R. R. Martin himself. Given Martin's expertise in developing incredibly...
Welcome to the Era of AI Doping

2 weeks ago | compactmag.com | Ryan Zickgraf |Ryan Smith

Earlier this month, Ohio State University unveiled its new “AI Fluency Program,” a campus-wide initiative designed to ensure that every student graduates fluent in artificial intelligence. Not merely familiar—fluent. The message is unmistakable: Using AI isn’t just permitted, it’s expected. Mastery of large language models is now a prerequisite for success, a kind of digital literacy for the age of optimization.
Chase Confirms Sapphire Reserve Changes Are Coming, Hints at New Business Card

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Ryan Smith

2 hours agoNvidia's CEO Says It No Longer Matters If You Never Learned to Code: 'There's a New Programming Language'At London Tech Week, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said even non-programmers can write code thanks to AI. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says that you don't have to be an expert programmer to prompt AI to write a program for you, making AI the "great equalizer" when it comes to bringing ideas to life with …10 hours agoScience Says Emotionally Intelligent People Refuse to Complain.