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Herb Scribner

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• Senior associate, audience @axios.com • Previous: Washington Post, Deseret News, Soccer Newsday • Followed by KFC on X • Self-published author of 'Not Afraid Of You,' The Pen Saga

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Herb Scribner @herbscribner.bsky.social · Jun 30

🚨 One big thing — I am back with @axios.com

—This time, I’ll be working as a senior audience associate to expand readership and audience.

—Never been a better time to report the news and why it matters in Smart Brevity. Let’s go. 😎

Herb Scribner @herbscribner.bsky.social · 1h

News — Venezuelan politician Maria Corina Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize.

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Herb Scribner @herbscribner.bsky.social · 7h

Is it even worth going to sleep if I wanna be awake for the Nobel announcement?

Herb Scribner @herbscribner.bsky.social · 10h

Judge blocks federal agents from using force on journalists in Chicago

A White House spokesperson told Axios "we expect to be vindicated by a higher court."

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Herb Scribner @herbscribner.bsky.social · 11h

Drake’s next album “Iceman” will likely do significant numbers given the legal saga, the beef backlash and the fact that he’s still a top artist.

What happens after? Who knows.

Herb Scribner @herbscribner.bsky.social · 12h

🚨 Israeli cabinet approves agreement to stop the war in Gaza

Israeli cabinet approves agreement to stop the war in Gaza

The hostages are to be freed by Monday.

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Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 12h

“The United States is sending about 200 troops to Israel to help support and monitor the ceasefire deal in Gaza…”

US sending about 200 troops to Israel to help support and monitor ceasefire deal in Gaza

The United States is sending about 200 troops to Israel to help support and monitor the ceasefire deal in Gaza as part of a team that includes partner nations, nongovernmental organizations and privat...

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Herb Scribner @herbscribner.bsky.social · 13h

Definitely something to watch -- when Drake's new album drops, how well it charts and how strongly it's promoted.

Herb Scribner @herbscribner.bsky.social · 14h

New York AG Letitia James indicted for alleged fraud

--It's the latest development in President Trump's long-running feud with James as he pursues retribution against political adversaries.

New York AG Letitia James indicted for alleged fraud

James successfully prosecuted Trump in a civil fraud lawsuit for improper business practices.

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Herb Scribner @herbscribner.bsky.social · 14h

My reporting on the Drake/Kendrick beef was listed and used in the court ruling:

Herb Scribner @herbscribner.bsky.social · 14h

I highly recommend everyone who was invested in the Drake/Kendrick Lamar beef go read the court's opinion on it.

Quite a doozy: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

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Herb Scribner @herbscribner.bsky.social · 14h

Federal judge dismisses Drake's defamation case against UMG

"Because the Court concludes that the allegedly defamatory statements in “Not Like Us” are nonactionable opinion, the motion to dismiss is GRANTED."

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Erik Uebelacker @uebey.bsky.social · 14h

NEW: Drake loses his defamation case against Kendrick Lamar over the “Not Like Us” lyrics.

More coming @courthousenews.bsky.social

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Herb Scribner @herbscribner.bsky.social · 16h

HUGE Axios scoop -- Dominion Voting sold to company run by ex-GOP election official

www.axios.com/2025/10/09/d...

Scoop: Dominion Voting sold to company run by ex-GOP election official

Dominion is one of the biggest election equipment providers and was used by 27 states during the 2024 election.

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Herb Scribner @herbscribner.bsky.social · 16h

Wow -- Due to the government shutdown, all federal employees will be on furlough Monday for Columbus Day, a federal holiday — i.e., not working and not getting paid, White House officials tell Axios.

Exclusive: Nearly all federal employees will be furloughed Monday for Columbus Day

Those in critical roles who would normally be working on a holiday — air traffic controllers, say — will still have to work.

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Herb Scribner @herbscribner.bsky.social · 17h

Service journalism at its finest (not joking! I love this stuff!)

Vulture @vulture.com · 17h

Need a ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ catch-up guide before the 22nd season? This ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ timeline has you covered with all the deaths, weddings, and (sexy) drama.

A Grey’s Anatomy Catch-up Guide, No Matter How Far Behind You Are

Need a ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ catch-up guide before the 22nd season? This ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ timeline has you covered with all the deaths, weddings, and (sexy) drama.

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 20h

* U.S. TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY DUFFY SAYS FAA COULD DISMISS TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS WHO REPEATEDLY FAIL TO SHOW UP FOR WORK -- FOX NEWS INTERVIEW

@reuters.com $XAL

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Herb Scribner @herbscribner.bsky.social · 20h

Already sensing that today is going to be a doozy.

Herb Scribner @herbscribner.bsky.social · 20h

Netflix Expected a ‘KPop’ Rally. Elon Musk and Tariffs Got In the Way

Netflix Inc. shares romped through the first half of the year on strong earnings and ambitious growth plans. But that rally is now stalled as a pair of unusual risks has investors questioning the comp...

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Herb Scribner @herbscribner.bsky.social · 20h

"The AI bubble is now a staggering 17 times the size of the infamous dot-com bubble."

AI Investment Is Already So Much Larger Than the Subprime Mortgage Bubble That You'll Physically Flinch

The investment bubble created by AI hype is already magnitudes bigger than the dot-com and subprime mortgage bubbles, one analyst warns.

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Herb Scribner @herbscribner.bsky.social · 20h

ID photos of 70,000 users may have been leaked, Discord says

The platform says hackers targeted a firm that helped to verify the ages of its users.

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Herb Scribner @herbscribner.bsky.social · 20h

NBA games headed back to China for the first time since 2019

NBA games return to China for first time since Hong Kong pro-democracy row

Two games in Macau this weekend will be the first since the league was effectively frozen out in 2019.

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Herb Scribner @herbscribner.bsky.social · 21h

Almost that time…

Herb Scribner @herbscribner.bsky.social · 21h

Sadder news today ... Trick-or-treaters may get fewer sweets this year as high cocoa prices haunt the candy aisle.

Halloween candy costs more this year because of high cocoa prices

Candy lovers may find smaller bags and fewer treats this Halloween thanks to high cocoa prices and shrinkflation.

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Herb Scribner @herbscribner.bsky.social · 21h

👀 "The head of the independent committee, Jorgen Watne Frydnes, told Norwegian tabloid VG that the decision on this year’s award was made Monday."

Norway on Edge Over Trump Ahead of Nobel Peace Prize Verdict

Norway is bracing for the aftermath of the Nobel Peace Prize announcement on Friday as the Nordic nation has faced increasing pressure from Donald Trump and his administration to award it to the US le...

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Herb Scribner @herbscribner.bsky.social · 22h

“The [bubbles] that are industrial are not nearly as bad, it can even be good, because when the dust settles and you see who are the winners, societies benefit from those inventions,” he argued. “That is what is going to happen here, too.”

Jeff Bezos Says AI Bubble Is Good Because It Will Eliminate the Weak

Many experts are concerned that an AI bubble could wreak havoc on the economy — but Amazon founder Jeff Bezos can't wait for it to burst.

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