Sam
@gildedguile.bsky.social
Chicago sports🐻⬇️
Chelsea fan🦁
Jam bands🪿⭕️⚡️🌹
Bad at chess ♟️
Left of center ◀️
Boglehead 📈
History, libraries, and IT 📚💾
Chelsea fan🦁
Jam bands🪿⭕️⚡️🌹
Bad at chess ♟️
Left of center ◀️
Boglehead 📈
History, libraries, and IT 📚💾
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Bears defense might spend some time watching Josh Jacobs' 21-yard run on third-and-2 this week. That was the back-breaker.
8 plays, 65 yards in 4:28
Packers 28, Bears 21
8 plays, 65 yards in 4:28
Packers 28, Bears 21
December 8, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Bears defense might spend some time watching Josh Jacobs' 21-yard run on third-and-2 this week. That was the back-breaker.
8 plays, 65 yards in 4:28
Packers 28, Bears 21
8 plays, 65 yards in 4:28
Packers 28, Bears 21
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It was there, Caleb Williams was late and underthrew it.
Packers 28, Bears 21
The win streak comes to an end. The Bears are 9-4 and go from the 1 seed to the 7 seed in the NFC.
Packers 28, Bears 21
The win streak comes to an end. The Bears are 9-4 and go from the 1 seed to the 7 seed in the NFC.
December 8, 2025 at 12:23 AM
It was there, Caleb Williams was late and underthrew it.
Packers 28, Bears 21
The win streak comes to an end. The Bears are 9-4 and go from the 1 seed to the 7 seed in the NFC.
Packers 28, Bears 21
The win streak comes to an end. The Bears are 9-4 and go from the 1 seed to the 7 seed in the NFC.
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Initial takeaways from Lambeau as the Bears fall to the Packers, by @danwiederer.bsky.social, @mattschneidman.bsky.social and me
Bears-Packers takeaways: Green Bay survives, moves into first place in NFC North
After beating the Bears on Sunday, the Packers now leapfrog Chicago to sit atop the NFC North entering Week 15.
www.nytimes.com
December 8, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Initial takeaways from Lambeau as the Bears fall to the Packers, by @danwiederer.bsky.social, @mattschneidman.bsky.social and me
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(🚨) MAJOR BREAKING NEWS: Donald Trump Confesses to Impeachable Offense on Social Media, Revealing That He Pardoned a Democratic Congressman to Try to Illicitly Gain a GOP House Seat, Retain His GOP Majority in Congress, and Stave Off a 2027 House Impeachment
December 7, 2025 at 6:23 PM
(🚨) MAJOR BREAKING NEWS: Donald Trump Confesses to Impeachable Offense on Social Media, Revealing That He Pardoned a Democratic Congressman to Try to Illicitly Gain a GOP House Seat, Retain His GOP Majority in Congress, and Stave Off a 2027 House Impeachment
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The Chiefs are 6-7 and mathematically eliminated from winning the AFC West, ending their nine-year run atop the division.
Kansas City’s remaining schedule: vs. Chargers, at Titans, vs. Broncos (Christmas), at Raiders.
Kansas City’s remaining schedule: vs. Chargers, at Titans, vs. Broncos (Christmas), at Raiders.
December 8, 2025 at 4:34 AM
The Chiefs are 6-7 and mathematically eliminated from winning the AFC West, ending their nine-year run atop the division.
Kansas City’s remaining schedule: vs. Chargers, at Titans, vs. Broncos (Christmas), at Raiders.
Kansas City’s remaining schedule: vs. Chargers, at Titans, vs. Broncos (Christmas), at Raiders.
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The EU was created in by people who lived through WWII and saw political and economic integration as a means to bringing peace and stability to the continent.
It is being opposed by Putin, Musk and the others who support Neo Nazis in Europe.
It is being opposed by Putin, Musk and the others who support Neo Nazis in Europe.
December 8, 2025 at 4:31 AM
The EU was created in by people who lived through WWII and saw political and economic integration as a means to bringing peace and stability to the continent.
It is being opposed by Putin, Musk and the others who support Neo Nazis in Europe.
It is being opposed by Putin, Musk and the others who support Neo Nazis in Europe.
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Sources: IBM is in advanced talks to buy data streaming software maker Confluent for ~$11B, above its market value of ~$8B as of December 5 close (Lauren Thomas/Wall Street Journal)
Main Link | Techmeme Permalink
Main Link | Techmeme Permalink
December 8, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Sources: IBM is in advanced talks to buy data streaming software maker Confluent for ~$11B, above its market value of ~$8B as of December 5 close (Lauren Thomas/Wall Street Journal)
Main Link | Techmeme Permalink
Main Link | Techmeme Permalink
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BESSENT: When you come to this country, you gotta learn which side to drive on, you've gotta learn to stop at stop signs, and you gotta learn not to defraud the American people
BRENNAN: Well, there is plenty of criminal behavior from communities well beyond the immigrant community
BRENNAN: Well, there is plenty of criminal behavior from communities well beyond the immigrant community
December 7, 2025 at 3:53 PM
BESSENT: When you come to this country, you gotta learn which side to drive on, you've gotta learn to stop at stop signs, and you gotta learn not to defraud the American people
BRENNAN: Well, there is plenty of criminal behavior from communities well beyond the immigrant community
BRENNAN: Well, there is plenty of criminal behavior from communities well beyond the immigrant community
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"sitting or standing on top of a capsized boat"
What did you think they were able to do at that point? Launch their Iron Man gear?
What did you think they were able to do at that point? Launch their Iron Man gear?
WELKER: Lawmakers say the 2 men appeared to raise their arms potentially to surrender. Why did Admiral Bradley interpret these actions as anything other than them trying to survive?
TOM COTTON: They were sitting or standing on top of a capsized boat. They weren't floating helplessly in the water
TOM COTTON: They were sitting or standing on top of a capsized boat. They weren't floating helplessly in the water
December 7, 2025 at 3:51 PM
"sitting or standing on top of a capsized boat"
What did you think they were able to do at that point? Launch their Iron Man gear?
What did you think they were able to do at that point? Launch their Iron Man gear?
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Join us on Tues., December 9 @ 5pm ET for our virtual briefing, “Responding to Antisemitism Amid Rising Authoritarianism,” with Amb. Susan Rice and Amb. Rabbi David Saperstein.
Together we’ll examine how antisemitism and authoritarianism fuel one another.
RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Together we’ll examine how antisemitism and authoritarianism fuel one another.
RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
December 2, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Join us on Tues., December 9 @ 5pm ET for our virtual briefing, “Responding to Antisemitism Amid Rising Authoritarianism,” with Amb. Susan Rice and Amb. Rabbi David Saperstein.
Together we’ll examine how antisemitism and authoritarianism fuel one another.
RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Together we’ll examine how antisemitism and authoritarianism fuel one another.
RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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While OpenAI continues to insist that there are currently no ads — or tests for advertising — live in ChatGPT, the company’s chief research officer also acknowledged that the company “fell short” with recent promotional messages.
OpenAI says it’s turned off app suggestions that look like ads | TechCrunch
While OpenAI continues to insist that there are currently no ads — or tests for advertising — live in ChatGPT, the company’s chief research officer also acknowledged that the company “fell short” with recent promotional messages.
techcrunch.com
December 7, 2025 at 3:09 PM
While OpenAI continues to insist that there are currently no ads — or tests for advertising — live in ChatGPT, the company’s chief research officer also acknowledged that the company “fell short” with recent promotional messages.
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🏆 Ukrainian racer Oleksandr Bondarev of Williams Racing won the first race of the Formula Trophy 2025 at Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, becoming the first Ukrainian to race and win during a Formula 1 weekend.
He dedicated the victory to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
He dedicated the victory to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
December 6, 2025 at 4:39 PM
🏆 Ukrainian racer Oleksandr Bondarev of Williams Racing won the first race of the Formula Trophy 2025 at Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, becoming the first Ukrainian to race and win during a Formula 1 weekend.
He dedicated the victory to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
He dedicated the victory to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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Trump painfully fakes his way through Christmas Bible reading
December 6, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Trump painfully fakes his way through Christmas Bible reading
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We’re less than one month away from health insurance costs more than doubling for millions of families across the country.
December 5, 2025 at 6:40 PM
We’re less than one month away from health insurance costs more than doubling for millions of families across the country.
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did they run out of budget for One Punch Man season 2 or something
December 5, 2025 at 6:41 PM
did they run out of budget for One Punch Man season 2 or something
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Iran holds drills in Gulf, firing ballistic, cruise missiles at simulated targets reut.rs/4rG7p8A
Iran holds drills in Gulf, firing ballistic, cruise missiles at simulated targets
Iran's Revolutionary Guards Navy fired ballistic and cruise missiles at simulated targets in the Gulf on Friday during a two-day military exercise aimed at countering foreign threats, state media reported.
reut.rs
December 5, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Iran holds drills in Gulf, firing ballistic, cruise missiles at simulated targets reut.rs/4rG7p8A
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Putin told Indian media that Moscow would seize the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine “in any case,” including by military means, according to Russian state media.
Putin vows Russia will seize Donbas region by any means, as Ukrainians prepare for fresh US peace talks | CNN
Russian President Vladimir Putin told Indian media that Moscow would seize the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine “in any case,” including by military means, according to Russian state media, digging in...
www.cnn.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Putin told Indian media that Moscow would seize the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine “in any case,” including by military means, according to Russian state media.
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this stupid shit is all they have, they are incapable of governing because they only care about exploiting culture war bull shit to accumulate power and wealth among their inner circle
Sean Duffy on slashing fuel economy standards: "This rule will actually allow you to bring back the 1970s station wagon. Maybe a little wood paneling on the side. We can bring back choice to consumers."
December 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM
this stupid shit is all they have, they are incapable of governing because they only care about exploiting culture war bull shit to accumulate power and wealth among their inner circle
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So much for “commercial-free football.”
NFL RedZone, one of the most popular sports telecasts, has increased the number of commercials during its seven-hour broadcast.
NFL RedZone, one of the most popular sports telecasts, has increased the number of commercials during its seven-hour broadcast.
December 3, 2025 at 1:53 AM
So much for “commercial-free football.”
NFL RedZone, one of the most popular sports telecasts, has increased the number of commercials during its seven-hour broadcast.
NFL RedZone, one of the most popular sports telecasts, has increased the number of commercials during its seven-hour broadcast.
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Exclusive: Chinese rare-earth magnet companies are finding workarounds to their government’s onerous export restrictions, as they seek to keep sales flowing to Western buyers without falling afoul of Chinese authorities.
Exclusive | Chinese Rare-Earth Dealers Find Ways to Dodge Beijing’s Export Restrictions
Companies are tweaking magnet formulas and embedding them in motors to keep selling to the West.
on.wsj.com
December 2, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Exclusive: Chinese rare-earth magnet companies are finding workarounds to their government’s onerous export restrictions, as they seek to keep sales flowing to Western buyers without falling afoul of Chinese authorities.
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Taiwan may restart one of its atomic power plants in 2028 if safety reviews proceed smoothly, a government minister said, in another sign the island may reverse its anti-nuclear policy.
Taiwan May Restart Nuclear Power Plant in 2028, Minister Says
Taiwan may restart one of its atomic power plants in 2028 if safety reviews proceed smoothly, a government minister said, in another sign the island may reverse its anti-nuclear policy.
bloom.bg
December 2, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Taiwan may restart one of its atomic power plants in 2028 if safety reviews proceed smoothly, a government minister said, in another sign the island may reverse its anti-nuclear policy.
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Trump admin drug interdiction policy:
Some we murder.
Some we let go home.
Some we pardon.
Some we murder.
Some we let go home.
Some we pardon.
December 2, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Trump admin drug interdiction policy:
Some we murder.
Some we let go home.
Some we pardon.
Some we murder.
Some we let go home.
Some we pardon.
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If anyone is interested in learning about Devin Williams beyond his ERA www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/dev...
Devin Williams free agency: Why top reliever is still a hot target despite down year
Williams had a career-worst season in the Bronx but his track record means teams aren't being scared off
www.cbssports.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:48 AM
If anyone is interested in learning about Devin Williams beyond his ERA www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/dev...
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LIVE: Pope Leo continues his visit to Lebanon | REUTERS
YouTube video by Reuters
www.youtube.com
December 1, 2025 at 5:25 AM