Eric Baum

81 years ago today, General Patton dispatches 300-strong Task Force Baum to liberate prisoner of war camp OFLAG XIII-B near Hammelburg, 80 km behind German lines. 32 men were killed and about 200 were captured. 🪖

It is with deep sadness that we mourn the passing of Jake Larson, one of the last D-Day veterans and beloved social media figure known as "Papa Jake," who died at 102. On June 6, 1944, he landed on Omaha Beach, facing unimaginable danger so others could live in freedom. In his later years, millions came to know his warmth, humor, and humility online, as he often said he was simply "lucky" to have survived when so many did not. With his passing, a living link to D-Day fades into history, and the duty to remember the courage and sacrifice of that generation now rests with us. May he rest in peace. 🫡

Starlink in flight Wi-Fi review: "I just tried Starlink Wi-Fi on United — and I can't believe they're not charging for this. This is a game changer. The experience itself was surprisingly seamless. Once I logged in on my phone, I used a QR code to connect my laptop instantly, because yes you can connect unlimited devices. I even uploaded a 40-second TikTok, something I’ve never attempted mid-flight because it usually requires leaving the app open and hoping it doesn’t fail. With Starlink, it took about five minutes and worked on the first try. I can guarantee I’ll notice the difference the next time I fly without Wi-Fi like I experienced on this flight."