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NEW — I put together a list of independent journalism subscriptions that would make great holiday gifts. From music to politics, astronomy to alcohol, tech to social justice, there’s something for [almost] everyone. Support indie media *and* surprise and delight your loved ones!
My guide:
My guide:
Giving the gift of independent journalism: a guide
The Handbasket has subscription suggestions for almost everyone on your list.
www.thehandbasket.co
December 6, 2025 at 3:38 PM
NEW — I put together a list of independent journalism subscriptions that would make great holiday gifts. From music to politics, astronomy to alcohol, tech to social justice, there’s something for [almost] everyone. Support indie media *and* surprise and delight your loved ones!
My guide:
My guide:
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Since 1995, Madrid's Metro has added 107mi (172km)
Since 1987, Boston's MBTA has added 4.3mi (6.9km)
Boston's system has 39.5mi of heavy rail and 26.7mi of light rail. Madrid has 184.3mi of heavy rail and 17.3mi of light rail - 3x more!
I wonder what it's like living in a functional society 🤔
Since 1987, Boston's MBTA has added 4.3mi (6.9km)
Boston's system has 39.5mi of heavy rail and 26.7mi of light rail. Madrid has 184.3mi of heavy rail and 17.3mi of light rail - 3x more!
I wonder what it's like living in a functional society 🤔
It would take 2 hours and 20 minutes to travel between Boston and Washington, D.C. at this speed.
This country is so behind, it's laughable.
This country is so behind, it's laughable.
December 6, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Since 1995, Madrid's Metro has added 107mi (172km)
Since 1987, Boston's MBTA has added 4.3mi (6.9km)
Boston's system has 39.5mi of heavy rail and 26.7mi of light rail. Madrid has 184.3mi of heavy rail and 17.3mi of light rail - 3x more!
I wonder what it's like living in a functional society 🤔
Since 1987, Boston's MBTA has added 4.3mi (6.9km)
Boston's system has 39.5mi of heavy rail and 26.7mi of light rail. Madrid has 184.3mi of heavy rail and 17.3mi of light rail - 3x more!
I wonder what it's like living in a functional society 🤔
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new video shows Kit Kat did not “dart underneath” the vehicle as waymo originally claimed. he was sitting under the car in front of the right wheel before it just ran him over. someone even approached the vehicle to try and get him to move seconds before it happened. missionlocal.org/2025/12/sf-w...
December 6, 2025 at 5:22 PM
new video shows Kit Kat did not “dart underneath” the vehicle as waymo originally claimed. he was sitting under the car in front of the right wheel before it just ran him over. someone even approached the vehicle to try and get him to move seconds before it happened. missionlocal.org/2025/12/sf-w...
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Pretty weird how this exact same thing keeps happening
Investigators say former coach Sean Gardner created videos showing close-up images of at least 10 minors naked or undressing, which they recovered from his computers last year while investigating reports of sexual abuse.
Gardner has pleaded not guilty and has been jailed pending trial.
Gardner has pleaded not guilty and has been jailed pending trial.
Olympics Sports Watchdog Failed to Stop Mississippi Coach's Sexual Abuse, Women Allege
Two gymnasts who say they were sexually abused at an elite academy in Iowa filed lawsuits Monday against the sport’s oversight bodies.
www.mississippifreepress.org
December 6, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Pretty weird how this exact same thing keeps happening
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smearing a dead guy by starting a rumor he was homosexual... they really are the intellectual heirs of william f buckley jr
December 6, 2025 at 4:46 PM
smearing a dead guy by starting a rumor he was homosexual... they really are the intellectual heirs of william f buckley jr
Sipping coffee, watching Everton winning 2-0 with a cat on my lap
December 6, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Sipping coffee, watching Everton winning 2-0 with a cat on my lap
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Gonna tell my kids this was Roar
December 5, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Gonna tell my kids this was Roar
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IMO not enough scrutiny directed at VF's Mark Guiducci, who hired Nuzzi. The RFK affair was disqualifying on its own ofc, but the fact that it happened (it's RFK Jr!) was an obvious sign more ethical lapses + embarrassing stuff was floating around. Reflects poorly on an EIC to not anticipate as much
December 5, 2025 at 9:24 PM
IMO not enough scrutiny directed at VF's Mark Guiducci, who hired Nuzzi. The RFK affair was disqualifying on its own ofc, but the fact that it happened (it's RFK Jr!) was an obvious sign more ethical lapses + embarrassing stuff was floating around. Reflects poorly on an EIC to not anticipate as much
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Sabrina Carpenter made the White House delete their fuck ass tweet.
December 5, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Sabrina Carpenter made the White House delete their fuck ass tweet.
Right wing grift circuit next up. Or maybe Bari Weiss will put her in it WH.
Breaking: Vanity Fair and Olivia Nuzzi agreed to part ways after new revelations and allegations about an affair with RFK Jr. and her behavior while reporting on him.
Exclusive | Vanity Fair to Part Ways With Journalist Olivia Nuzzi
Nuzzi’s contract with Vanity Fair expires at year-end, following new allegations and revelations about her conduct while she reported on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
on.wsj.com
December 5, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Right wing grift circuit next up. Or maybe Bari Weiss will put her in it WH.
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I wish Grant Wahl was here rn
December 5, 2025 at 5:34 PM
I wish Grant Wahl was here rn
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A "FIFA peace prize" is definitely the sort of honor that guy is worthy of, we can say that much
December 5, 2025 at 5:42 PM
A "FIFA peace prize" is definitely the sort of honor that guy is worthy of, we can say that much
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yeah see, Larry Ellison is pressuring Trump to intervene in the Netflix Warner Brothers acquisition.
And seeding the idea in friendly right wing media that the Netflix acquisition is an antitrust concern, but it's of no worry if instead, the planet's second richest man owns the entirety of media
And seeding the idea in friendly right wing media that the Netflix acquisition is an antitrust concern, but it's of no worry if instead, the planet's second richest man owns the entirety of media
Exclusive | David Ellison makes his case to the White House as Netflix bid for WBD edges out Paramount Skydance
Ellison’s meetings in Washington capped a frenzied day of dealmaking and political gamesmanship.
nypost.com
December 5, 2025 at 5:01 PM
yeah see, Larry Ellison is pressuring Trump to intervene in the Netflix Warner Brothers acquisition.
And seeding the idea in friendly right wing media that the Netflix acquisition is an antitrust concern, but it's of no worry if instead, the planet's second richest man owns the entirety of media
And seeding the idea in friendly right wing media that the Netflix acquisition is an antitrust concern, but it's of no worry if instead, the planet's second richest man owns the entirety of media
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A ridiculous coda to this story: A USTA source tells me that Trump wanted to hand out the trophy to the winner of the US Open men's final but the organizers said no and compromised by displaying the trophy on the balcony of the Rolex suite where he was sitting.
NEW — I wrote about attending the US Open with Trump in attendance, and what the tepid reaction to a fascist at a sporting event says about this country.
Why I had to see Trump at the US Open with my own eyes
Staring straight across the court at a fascist is bad for the soul, but certainly instructive.
www.thehandbasket.co
December 5, 2025 at 4:59 PM
A ridiculous coda to this story: A USTA source tells me that Trump wanted to hand out the trophy to the winner of the US Open men's final but the organizers said no and compromised by displaying the trophy on the balcony of the Rolex suite where he was sitting.
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Duolingo announced it was going “AI-first” just over six months ago. Since then its stock is down 64%.
December 5, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Duolingo announced it was going “AI-first” just over six months ago. Since then its stock is down 64%.
when we rebuild public health in the US, make sure there's mention of how the final nail in the coffin was hammered in by Dr. William Cassidy, Senate Health Committee Chair and Resident Senior Coward
December 5, 2025 at 4:22 PM
when we rebuild public health in the US, make sure there's mention of how the final nail in the coffin was hammered in by Dr. William Cassidy, Senate Health Committee Chair and Resident Senior Coward
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this is your fault, Bill
personally, specifically, your fault
you could have blocked this guy, you more than anyone had the power, and you chose not to do it
you own this and I hope you choke on it
personally, specifically, your fault
you could have blocked this guy, you more than anyone had the power, and you chose not to do it
you own this and I hope you choke on it
December 5, 2025 at 4:17 PM
this is your fault, Bill
personally, specifically, your fault
you could have blocked this guy, you more than anyone had the power, and you chose not to do it
you own this and I hope you choke on it
personally, specifically, your fault
you could have blocked this guy, you more than anyone had the power, and you chose not to do it
you own this and I hope you choke on it
and as an owner of the only shares that currently matter in his company, no one can ever get rid of him until he wants to leave. feel like zuck's arrangement caused a run on such arrangements in start-ups in the future and a desire for that kind of power from everyone else in his class.
Mark Zuckerberg’s gamble on the "Metaverse" has lost his company more than $77 billion.
December 5, 2025 at 3:45 PM
and as an owner of the only shares that currently matter in his company, no one can ever get rid of him until he wants to leave. feel like zuck's arrangement caused a run on such arrangements in start-ups in the future and a desire for that kind of power from everyone else in his class.
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I would wager you'll see something similar here in a week or two; probably starting with FCC Brendan Carr announcing he's opening an inquiry into certain "bidding irregularities" and talking about Netflix ownership being "against the public interest"
December 5, 2025 at 1:53 PM
I would wager you'll see something similar here in a week or two; probably starting with FCC Brendan Carr announcing he's opening an inquiry into certain "bidding irregularities" and talking about Netflix ownership being "against the public interest"
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I would be surprised if you don't see some performative "antitrust" action by Trump's FCC and DOJ to try and redirect Warner Brothers to Larry Ellison and CBS/Paramount
It’s Official: Netflix to Acquire Warner Bros. in Deal Valued at $82.7 Billion
The streaming giant's proposal includes a $5.8 billion breakup fee and promises to maintain Warner Bros. current operations, "including theatrical releases." Theater owners are already speaking out.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
December 5, 2025 at 1:50 PM
I would be surprised if you don't see some performative "antitrust" action by Trump's FCC and DOJ to try and redirect Warner Brothers to Larry Ellison and CBS/Paramount
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This is such a powerful image
November 8, 2023 at 5:16 PM
This is such a powerful image
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As you can guess: this is not a failure for hydrogen in any sense of the word. The goal was not to use hydrogen in gas grids, it was to offer a cynically fabricated promise of a solution to allow for more time to kill regulations and fight electrification.
And it absolutely worked:
And it absolutely worked:
Utilities give up hope on using hydrogen in their gas grids – report
www.cleanenergywire.org
December 5, 2025 at 1:54 PM
As you can guess: this is not a failure for hydrogen in any sense of the word. The goal was not to use hydrogen in gas grids, it was to offer a cynically fabricated promise of a solution to allow for more time to kill regulations and fight electrification.
And it absolutely worked:
And it absolutely worked:
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They should also invent a minute that's not always last minute
they should invent a cleaning that's not always last minute
December 5, 2025 at 1:54 PM
They should also invent a minute that's not always last minute