The Daily News — 2026-05-23 Edition

A curated selection of today’s most interesting stories from 61 RSS sources.

Technology

Micro.blog Mac Update Delivers Lightning-Fast Notes Sync

Most users probably don’t use Micro.blog notes as much as I do, but still feels great to ship this latest bug fix update for Mac with much faster notes sync. The clunkiness had been bugging me for a while even though I use it all the time.


Source: https://www.manton.org/2026/05/22/most-users-probably-dont-use.html

The Late Show Ends Its Run on a High Note

Loved the way they wrapped up the last episode of The Late Show. Nicely done. Heck of a run and good way to go out on top. 📺


Source: https://www.manton.org/2026/05/22/loved-the-way-they-wrapped.html \n## Politics

Your Mac’s New Digital Assistant Works Even While You’re Away

OpenAI has enhanced its Codex desktop app for Mac with Computer Use functionality that allows the AI agent to operate apps on your computer even when it’s locked and the screen is off. Users can send tasks remotely from their phone, with Codex able to click through windows, type, navigate menus, and interact with the clipboard in explicitly allowed apps—perfect for GUI-based tasks command-line tools can’t handle.


Source: https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/22/codex-use-mac-apps-when-locked/ \n## Health

Retired Admiral Sparks Viral Conspiracy Theory With Suspicious TV Appearance

Retired Admiral Robert Harward’s live television appearance has gone viral after viewers spotted a mysterious dark spot on his neck that many believe could be a disguise or mask. Social media is buzzing with speculation about whether the naval officer was wearing some form of facial prosthetics during the broadcast, turning a routine interview into an internet sensation.


Source: https://kotaku.com/everyone-online-is-convinced-this-retired-admiral-just-wore-a-mask-on-live-tv-2000698787


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