Brian Fitzgerald
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Brian Fitzgerald
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· Nov 22
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Cracker Barrel Wants Its Staff to Eat One Thing on Work Trips: Cracker Barrel
A recent mandate at the chain highlights a new era of ‘travelscrimping’ as companies tighten budgets.
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January 30, 2026 at 2:29 PM
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Every now and again I remember an absolute banger from the past. Love this song. Peak Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville. youtu.be/TrqncNVA0FY?...
Linda Ronstadt - Don't Know Much feat. Aaron Neville (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by Linda Ronstadt
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January 30, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Every now and again I remember an absolute banger from the past. Love this song. Peak Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville. youtu.be/TrqncNVA0FY?...
I am pretty much convinced they are playing the long game so that the first direct-to-NYC train on my transit line happens the day after I officially retire www.wsj.com/us-news/work...
Work to Stop on $16 Billion Tunnel Project Unless Trump Restores Funding
The project manager says it can’t pay contractors after the Trump administration froze federal funds in October.
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January 27, 2026 at 8:14 PM
I am pretty much convinced they are playing the long game so that the first direct-to-NYC train on my transit line happens the day after I officially retire www.wsj.com/us-news/work...
"It has yielded jarring images that, to many outside of Minneapolis, seem from a foreign land—unmarked vehicles of masked men prowling city streets ..."
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The American City That Found Itself at War With the U.S. Government
An escalating showdown between federal and local authorities is playing out on the streets of Minneapolis, making even some Trump supporters uneasy.
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January 26, 2026 at 4:33 PM
"It has yielded jarring images that, to many outside of Minneapolis, seem from a foreign land—unmarked vehicles of masked men prowling city streets ..."
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The fatal shooting of a VA nurse by federal agents marked a new and alarming phase in the battle for Minneapolis. How a city found itself at war with the U.S. government.
The American City That Found Itself at War With the U.S. Government
An escalating showdown between federal and local authorities is playing out on the streets of Minneapolis, making even some Trump supporters uneasy.
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January 26, 2026 at 2:33 AM
The fatal shooting of a VA nurse by federal agents marked a new and alarming phase in the battle for Minneapolis. How a city found itself at war with the U.S. government.
Every time I see one of these amazing homes, I think about what cleaning it must be like. I am glad this seller mentioned the glass lol www.wsj.com/real-estate/...
House of the Week: A Modern Colorado Home Built Into a Rock Formation
The CEO of X Games spent six years planning and building a property that weaves among the rocks in Boulder.
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January 23, 2026 at 8:44 PM
Every time I see one of these amazing homes, I think about what cleaning it must be like. I am glad this seller mentioned the glass lol www.wsj.com/real-estate/...
Black Water by The Doobie Brothers on Apple Music
Song · 1974 · Duration 4:20
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January 22, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Trump:
“We want a piece of ice for world protection, and they won’t give it,” Trump said of his desire to acquire Greenland from Denmark. “You can say ‘yes’ and we will be very appreciative. Or you can say ‘no’ and we will remember.”
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“We want a piece of ice for world protection, and they won’t give it,” Trump said of his desire to acquire Greenland from Denmark. “You can say ‘yes’ and we will be very appreciative. Or you can say ‘no’ and we will remember.”
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‘A Piece of Ice for World Protection’: Trump Demands Europe Cut Deal on Greenland
The president warned that he won’t forget if his efforts to acquire Greenland are rebuffed.
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January 21, 2026 at 6:29 PM
Trump:
“We want a piece of ice for world protection, and they won’t give it,” Trump said of his desire to acquire Greenland from Denmark. “You can say ‘yes’ and we will be very appreciative. Or you can say ‘no’ and we will remember.”
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“We want a piece of ice for world protection, and they won’t give it,” Trump said of his desire to acquire Greenland from Denmark. “You can say ‘yes’ and we will be very appreciative. Or you can say ‘no’ and we will remember.”
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“On Thursday, he plans to unveil what he is calling a Board of Peace that aims to supplant the United Nations—and be led by him, in perpetuity.”
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Trump’s Threats to Allies Stir Worry That U.S. Has Lost Its Way
New tariffs, insults and threats of invasion trigger a backlash ahead of the president’s visit to Davos.
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January 21, 2026 at 12:05 PM
“On Thursday, he plans to unveil what he is calling a Board of Peace that aims to supplant the United Nations—and be led by him, in perpetuity.”
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Anthropic’s Dario Amodei fears the economic disruption AI can bring—and worries that its prosperity won’t be widely shared.
Anthropic CEO Says Government Should Help Ensure AI’s Economic Upside Is Shared
In a WSJ interview, Dario Amodei says the public isn’t prepared for the potential inequality that the technology might create.
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January 20, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Anthropic’s Dario Amodei fears the economic disruption AI can bring—and worries that its prosperity won’t be widely shared.
Oh to be there when Gerry cracked his knuckles, stretched to his brink and then hammered out this fire ... www.wsj.com/opinion/a-lo...
Opinion | A Look Back at the War That Is About to Begin
The U.S. easily won the 2026 Battle of Greenland, but the consequences proved convulsive for all.
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January 20, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Oh to be there when Gerry cracked his knuckles, stretched to his brink and then hammered out this fire ... www.wsj.com/opinion/a-lo...
I honestly thought I had just stumbled into a Virginia thing when two separate hotels had this ... feature. I didn't realize there was a trend. No thank you. www.wsj.com/lifestyle/tr...
Hotels are Getting Rid of Proper Bathroom Doors and Guests are Revolting
Lodgers looking for peace and quiet are struggling in the era of sliding barn doors, frosted glass panes and sometimes no separation at all.
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January 20, 2026 at 2:04 PM
I honestly thought I had just stumbled into a Virginia thing when two separate hotels had this ... feature. I didn't realize there was a trend. No thank you. www.wsj.com/lifestyle/tr...
“European leaders were already scrambling to talk Trump out of a damaging trans-Atlantic trade war over Greenland, after he launched a salvo of tariff threats in relation to the island over the weekend.”
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Trump Links Greenland Threats to Missing Out on Nobel Prize
European capitals are scrambling to de-escalate tensions over the island; Denmark sends more troops.
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January 19, 2026 at 7:13 PM
“European leaders were already scrambling to talk Trump out of a damaging trans-Atlantic trade war over Greenland, after he launched a salvo of tariff threats in relation to the island over the weekend.”
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Exclusive: Inside a Secret Ukrainian Bunker Running a 24/7 Drone Operation
An entrepreneurial ethos allowed them to adapt drones and combat tactics to counter evolving Russian threats. Now they’re sounding the alarm over Europe’s vulnerability to the high-tech war they are f...
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January 16, 2026 at 6:28 PM
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Amazing line:
Center Pat Coogan said that “of course” he listened to Mellencamp. “I’m 23 years old,” Coogan explained. “A lot of our guys are younger.”
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Center Pat Coogan said that “of course” he listened to Mellencamp. “I’m 23 years old,” Coogan explained. “A lot of our guys are younger.”
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The Chain-Smoking Rock Star Who Made Indiana Football Hurt So Good
From a wooden shack atop the stadium, John Mellencamp has overseen the team’s transformation from laughingstock to No. 1.
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January 16, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Amazing line:
Center Pat Coogan said that “of course” he listened to Mellencamp. “I’m 23 years old,” Coogan explained. “A lot of our guys are younger.”
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Center Pat Coogan said that “of course” he listened to Mellencamp. “I’m 23 years old,” Coogan explained. “A lot of our guys are younger.”
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This is extraordinary. A criminal investigation of a sitting chair is without precedent. The Fed chair is accusing the administration of using the threat of criminal prosecution to extract lower rates.
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For Years, Powell Avoided Fighting Trump. That’s Over.
After receiving grand jury subpoenas, the Fed chair spent the weekend deciding how to respond. By Sunday, he had his answer.
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January 12, 2026 at 2:13 PM
This is extraordinary. A criminal investigation of a sitting chair is without precedent. The Fed chair is accusing the administration of using the threat of criminal prosecution to extract lower rates.
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Pitt is on. Shhhhhh…
January 9, 2026 at 2:04 AM
Pitt is on. Shhhhhh…
The legal questions that arise from the fatal shooting in Minnesota www.wsj.com/us-news/law/...
ICE Shooting in Minnesota Raises Rare Legal Questions
The incident has created an unusual legal rift between federal and local law-enforcement officials.
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January 9, 2026 at 1:17 AM
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I Survived a Night at a Great Wolf Lodge With Twin Toddlers
The highs, lows, and hidden costs of an outing to the indoor water-park chain during winter break.
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January 7, 2026 at 10:19 PM
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