Christopher Ottenbreit
chrisottenbreit.bsky.social
Christopher Ottenbreit
@chrisottenbreit.bsky.social
Even if you were so clever and so wise that you had all knowledge - in all these things you should not glory.
“Nearly seven months into this fabricated emergency, what is now clear is that DOE will continue issuing these unlawful orders unless the courts intervene,” www.wzzm13.com/article/news...
AG Dana Nessel challenges Trump Administration's order to keep Michigan coal plant open
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel calls the DOE order to extend the coal-fired power plant's operational life "arbitrary and illegal."
www.wzzm13.com
December 20, 2025 at 12:54 PM
“Starting Jan. 1, the maximum weekly rate for unemployment benefits will rise to $530” wwmt.com/news/local/u...
Michigan's unemployment weekly benefit rate to increase from $446 to $530
Weekly rates for unemployment benefits in Michigan will be increasing in the new year.
wwmt.com
December 20, 2025 at 12:51 PM
"Most of us only heard about it a couple days ago," another resident said. "I'm sure if we had some notice, we'd probably be packed out the door." wwmt.com/news/local/b...
'Biggest meeting ever': Data center development concerns take over Marshall meeting
A development meeting in Marshall, in which a proposed data center and gas generation plant was not even on the agenda, drew an unexpectedly large crowd.
wwmt.com
December 20, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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December 19, 2025
December 19, 2025
This past week feels like the final, chaotic days of a political era.
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
December 20, 2025 at 4:15 AM
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Speaking with media today, Kenley Jansen said he's open to whatever role AJ Hinch sees fit, and that 500-save mark is secondary.

"It's about winning. Yes, it's an unbelievable number to get. But like I told AJ, I didn't do this to get 500 saves. ... All I'm focusing [on] is try to help a team win."
December 19, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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Susie Wiles addiction problem

anntelnaes.substack.com/p/susie-wiles
December 19, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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“Challenging the status quo is brutal.” @kamalaharris.com discusses the difference between disruption and destruction in the way government works.
December 19, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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B of A says its Bull/Bear Indicator triggers a “sell signal.”

“There have been 16 such signals since 2002 followed on average by 2.4%
loss in $ACWI .. & max drawdown of 6.4%.”
December 19, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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Revenge is best served cold, and with mittens.
December 19, 2025 at 1:56 PM
“We acknowledge there’s a range of viewpoints and emotions about this decision,” www.mlive.com/news/2025/12...
Michigan’s largest AI data center can move ahead after DTE wins key approval
DTE must commit the data center for ChatGPT creator OpenAI and tech firm Oracle in Saline Township won’t burden other customers’ utility bills, regulators said.
www.mlive.com
December 19, 2025 at 11:55 AM
“Today, in a context where technology and artificial intelligence increasingly manage and condition our activities, it is urgent to ensure that companies are characterized first and foremost as human and fraternal communities.” www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news...
Pope: Employment consultants should be close to families, promote safety - Vatican News
Pope Leo XIV meets with the Italian Order of Employment Consultants, and invites them to be close to those who are in need, as they continue promoting ...
www.vaticannews.va
December 19, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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December 18, 2025
December 18, 2025
“These are the times that try men’s souls.
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
December 19, 2025 at 5:10 AM
“…There's like a backyard Wiffle ball style to the way he goes about it that I truly like.” www.mlb.com/news/tarik-s...
Here's how Team USA recruited Skubal for World Baseball Classic
DETROIT -- The indelible image from Tarik Skubal’s 2025 season will be his 102.6 mph final pitch to strike out Cleveland’s Gabriel Arias and finish off a two-hit, 13-strikeout shutout of the Guardians...
www.mlb.com
December 19, 2025 at 1:32 AM
“I grew up in the suburb right next door to Pope Leo, about 14 blocks away from each other. And like Pope Leo, I'm looking for a Church that brings God's light to the world, His peace, His healing, His love.” www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news...
New Archbishop of New York: Church must bring God’s peace, healing to world - Vatican News
As Pope Leo XIV accepts the resignation of Cardinal Timothy Dolan and appoints Archbishop Ronald Hicks to shepherd the Archdiocese of New York, ...
www.vaticannews.va
December 19, 2025 at 12:07 AM
“We’re going to hold them accountable. We’re going to make sure the conditions are safe, and that everyone’s rights are protected.” www.metrotimes.com/news/michiga...
Immigrant dies at Michigan ICE detention center as questions linger over conditions - Detroit Metro Times
A 56-year-old immigrant died this week at a newly opened federal immigration detention facility in northern Michigan, raising new questions about transparency and conditions inside one of the largest ...
www.metrotimes.com
December 18, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality.

And trans lives are grounded in reality.

We see y'all. No matter what.

www.popsci.com/science/tran...
First-of-a-kind study shows encouraging data for trans kids who socially transition
Ninety-four percent of participants in a new study stood firm in their trans identity after five years, and "detransitioning" is rare.
www.popsci.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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Renaming the Kennedy Center is yet another stroking of the Narcissist-in-chief's ego.
December 18, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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I knew I had a Trump gif in the archives appropriate for last night’s performance
December 18, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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Your #TBR list just got 100 years longer. The complete New Yorker archive is now available online.
www.newyorker.com/archive
December 18, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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RHP Kenley Jansen will wear number 74. Last worn by INF/OF Brendon Davis in 2022. #Tigers
December 18, 2025 at 12:58 AM
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🔥 Prices just moved in the right direction… DOWN!

➡️ Download your Team Cuban Card at teamcubancard.com and check your price before you go.
December 17, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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Clay letters from ancient Mesopotamia are alive with idiom, sayings, and everyday language that I love.

Here are just a few random ones so you can enjoy them too.
December 17, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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Bill Raftery asking Jason Benetti what he knows about Tarik Skubal’s future. Benetti asking Raftery if he thinks Alex Bregman will sign with Arizona. Big Ten basketball late night is awesome.

Also, here’s hoping Benetti can get Raftery on a Tigers broadcast one day.
December 18, 2025 at 6:06 AM
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Jon, @jonfavs.bsky.social and @timmiller.bsky.social agree that the key to winning back voters is rooting out corruption and providing tax payers value for their investment.
December 17, 2025 at 4:57 PM