Skoop15: August 22, 2025

Cracker Barrel Logo Madness
Cracker Barrel swapped its logo, and somehow it turned into a political war. It’s a non-story—proof that obsession with politics can turn people into lost souls desperate to make every little thing a battlefield.

Paige Bueckers Drops 44
An amazing performance from Paige Bueckers—still in double-digits every game this season, and her 44 points tie the WNBA rookie record set by Cynthia Cooper.

Prediction Markets Everywhere
Prediction markets are popping up fast—being built into stock platforms, sports betting apps, and everywhere in between. It’s the clearest sign yet that markets aren’t just about money—they’re becoming the new way people measure truth and likelihood.

Sophie Cunningham Clears the Air
Sophie Cunningham confirms she’s friends with Bria Hartley—and insists there was no ill will in the play that ended her season. Yet social media exploded with unfounded blame, targeting Hartley as a villain. It’s another example of how quickly dangerous narratives spread.

Aces Undervalued at 14-1
The Las Vegas Aces are playing their best basketball of the year, but sportsbooks haven’t caught up—one still has them at 14-1 to win it all. With A’ja Wilson dominant, Jackie Young consistent, Chelsea Gray back in form, and Jewell Loyd thriving off the bench, Vegas looks far stronger than New York, Phoenix, or Atlanta.

Powell at Jackson Hole Sends Markets Soaring
Bitcoin ripped higher after Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s Jackson Hole remarks signaled September rate cuts are likely. Traditional assets surged too, with both stocks and crypto catching a strong bid as investors went full risk-on.

Altman Warns, Are We Too Hot on AI?
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman just said AI might be in a bubble—investors are overexcited about a kernel of truth in the tech. His warning helped trigger a cooldown in AI megacaps and a broader market reality check.