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This article was originally published on Open Secrets and written by Dave Levinthal.  As the U.S. government obtains a 10 percent stake in Intel, the American computer chip manufacturer finds itself in the awkward position of attempting to influence Trump administration officials who now hold some sway over the company through its stock holdings. But as Intel executives navigate the new business arrangement, they have several political and policy tools at their...

When you hear the words “all in,” what do you think? You might picture an elaborately-themed birthday party for a dog, or maybe a person giving a detailed presentation on why she's "Team Conrad." (IYKYK) Or maybe you picture a woman who takes up running, showing up every day to push herself and completely changing her body and her mindset in the process. Whatever you picture, the idea is the same: Someone who does something with 100 percent total commitment. Going “all in” means giving your all—going completely over the top, no second guessing, no holding back. Just full-throttle enthusiasm, with some flair and creativity thrown in. And when people go “all in,” something truly special usually happens as a result. The internet abounds with examples of people giving it their all—whatever it is. In this roundup, we’ve found the very best examples of people going “all in”—moments where passion, creativity, and commitment take center stage. Some are sentimental, some are silly, but all of them are a reminder that giving 100 percent is truly the only way to live a mark on this world. Get ready: These folks didn’t just show up, they went all in.1. This unbelievable high note  @sarahhardwigofficial Alone by #heart at #crosseyedcritters on @Joe Noto ‘s last night! Thanks for everything #karaoke #80smusic #fyp ♬ original sound - sarahhardwigofficial Most of us music enthusiasts can agree that the song “Alone” by the American rock band Heart is one of the most passionate (and technically challenging) songs you can ever sing. It’s so challenging, in fact, that only singers with really incredible range—Celine Dion, for example, or vocal powerhouse Kelly Clarkson— dare to take it on. (If you don’t know the song by name, listen to any one of these clips and you’ll recognize it after a second or two.) So imagine our surprise, scrolling through TikTok, when we see a young singer covering “Alone” and dropping the high note so casually it looks like she sang this song out of pure spite. You almost can’t believe what you’re hearing—but it’s real. And the comments section is full of people who are completely gobsmacked (including a producer from American Idol). We just know we’re going to see this girl on stage again soon. The ultimate healthy food collab View this post on Instagram A post shared by ALL IN (@allinfood)You already know our friends at All In—they’ve got some seriously tasty snacks that are not only healthy and affordable (scroll to the bottom of this article to see how you can snag a free box), they help fund food banks, gardens, community fridges, meal programs, and other amazing things. Lately, they’ve managed to take their awesomeness up a notch by teaming up with Fresh Truck, a weekly mobile market that brings fresh and affordable produce to neighborhoods in the Boston area. Fresh truck hosts weekly markets, pop-up events, and an online storefront, all to help strengthen communities who need it the most. They’re going all in on local nutrition and food access, and we’re here for it. This fairy-themed proposal  @kaylasuttons My sister's suprise fairy themed proposal was a huge success! Glad I could help organize it ???‍♀️ @Halfcourt @Sway with Samone #fairycore #proposal #engaged #2027bride #BlackTikTok ♬ Ordinary (Wedding Version) - Alex Warren Marriage is kind of the ultimate example of going “all in.” Think about it—you’re committing the rest of your life to someone til death do you part. That’s why when someone plans a super outrageous proposal, like the one you’re about to watch, that just makes everything all the more special. In this video, creator Kayla Sutton recorded her sister’s surprise wedding proposal, a fairy-themed event that the groom had been planning (according to a separate storytime video) since March of this year. He enlisted family and friends, decorated the venue, supplied food, and had the guests wear fairy-themed costumes, complete with elven ears, for the big moment. Now that’s dedication. Kudos to this dude—he went all out with the proposal in order to go “all in” on their relationship. (And she said “yes,” by the way!)This "deeply personal" wedding tribute View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kristin Marino (@kristinscnacky) Snag your free (!!) snack bars here while this deal lasts. Simply sign up with your phone number, pick two boxes of any flavor of All In bars at Sprouts, and then text a picture of your receipt through Aisle. They’ll Venmo or PayPal you back for the cost of one box. Enjoy!

New acoustic tech by Fraunhofer IDMT lets vehicles detect sirens, voices, and more to make autonomous driving safer. Source: Acoustic AI helps cars hear sirens, horns, and improve driver safety Fascinating.

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Marking its 20th anniversary, Five Finger Death Punch has announced “Best Of – Volume 2,” due on October 24th. “Best Of – Volume 1” is available now. Both collections feature newly recorded versions of previously released songs. The project came about when FFDP’s former label sold the original song masters without notifying the band or providing them the opportunity to reclaim those masters. The first single from “Best Of – Volume 2” is a version of “The End” featuring Babymetal. “My favorite part of the song is the flow from the section starting with ‘Negai o kakete’ right after the chorus into the break — I loved how my voice gradually got covered and engulfed by Ivan’s growl, which gave me chills,” offered Babymetal vocalist Su-Metal. The End “Best Of – Volume 2” Tracks: All 2025 versions unless otherwise noted.: 01. Hell To Pay 02. The End (featuring Babymetal) 03. M.I.N.E (End This Way) 04. Hard To See 05. Got Your Six 06. Cold 07. Burn MF 08. Never Enough 09. Sham Pain 10. Blue On Black 11. I Apologize 12. Trouble 13. When The Seasons Change 14. Cradle To The Grave 15. My Nemesis 16. Walk Away 17. Wash It All Away (Live)18. Wrong Side Of Heaven (Live)19. Jekyll And Hyde (Live) Five Finger Dath Punch: Best Of Vol. 2 Five Finger Death Punch has garnered over 13 billion streams and multiple gold and platinum certifications. ### The post Five Finger Death Punch Announce “Vol. 2” appeared first on RockinTown.

MAGA pushes back against POTUS rubbing elbows with globalist technocrats.

California bills AB 56 and AB 243 target Meta, Snap, and AI chatbots with warnings and mandatory conversation monitoring.