Apparently, all it takes to offer a nomination is to write a letter to the committee. But the committee says they only accept nominations from people who meet their criteria
https://www.nobelpeaceprize.org/nobel-peace-prize/nomination/criteria-for-nominators
"Journalists" are not in that list. But as a former prize winner himself, if Obama were to forward the letter along and say he endorses it, that might be enough to get it over the line.
Next we'll hear that Jeffrey Epstein was personally responsible for the Fyre Festival
"I was given that RV honestly!'
Presidents are generally immune from lawsuits because we don't want them being distracted by them, yet this guy can sue whoever he wants?
NYT times should countersue. Why not? We'll see if they can use the ancient legal theory of "He started it!"
Doubtful. Embarassment requires feeling shame, and neither the givers nor the recipient of the FIFA "Peace Prize" are capable of that.
Sydney Water’s deepwater ocean outfalls (DOOF) assessment report, dated 30 August 2025, was produced for the New South Wales Environment Protection Authority, which has been investigating the “debris balls” that closed numerous beaches in late 2024 and early 2025.
Seems to me like the head of a global media conglomerate should be more aware of the messages he sends. If he were an employee, this would probably have gotten him fired. But ownership is the best job security, isn't it?
You can't tell me what to do
This is, at least, trying to solve an actual problem. It remains to be seen whether the solution is more cost effective (and durable) as bifocals. As a human of a certain age myself, I would welcome being able to see without having to tilt my head awkwardly.
But something tells me this tech is not self-contained, and requires an always-on connection to some cloud resource which is guzzling electricity and water. No thanks! Bifocals are cheaper.
For a C64 emulator, sure, but we can do better now.
Yes, this would be awesome, but for the love of all that is holy can it please not be BASIC?
Crikey