LeBron James finally scored fewer than 10 points in an NBA game for the first time since 2007, and still proves why his habits, sleep, and discipline may be even more impressive than his 1,297-game streak. We unpack what that kind of consistency really looks like, and contrast it with the short, volatile peak of former NBA star David Thompson.

We then turn to the late Frank Gehry, who died at 96. Many of his most iconic, once-mocked designs, like world-class concert halls, arrived after the age when most people retire. What does his career tell us about creativity, risk-taking, and staying productive into your 70s, 80s, and 90s?

Next up: elite colleges. Nearly 38% of Stanford undergraduates now qualify as “disabled,” with surging ADHD and anxiety diagnoses unlocking extra time, accommodations, and access to performance-enhancing study drugs. Where is the line between legitimate need and system-gaming privilege?

We also examine classroom tech. From school-issued iPads to mandatory ed-tech platforms, a growing body of evidence suggests that more screens in school can mean worse attention, weaker reading comprehension, and declining test scores, despite all the “equity” branding.

Finally, we look at Vanity Fair’s decision to part ways with Olivia Nuzzi after her affair with RFK Jr., the backlash to her book American Canto, and renewed questions about media ethics, power, and access.

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