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Rusty Todd
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Retired journalist and journalism teacher now in Austin. Former resident of Burkburnett, Texas; Washington, D.C.; the Bay Area; Columbia, Missouri; Hong Kong; and New York City.
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How many of us still around worked at a Linotype paper?
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Inside The Last Linotype Machine Newspaper in America
News outlets from around the world have visited the Saguache Crescent to pay tribute to its centry-old linotype machine.
dailyyonder.com
July 17, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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I missed World Horse Day.
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World Horse Day | United Nations
World Horse Day, observed annually on July 11, is a global recognition of the profound and enduring bond between humans and horses. Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2025, this day...
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July 12, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Democrats pay too little attention to rural issues.
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Rural Communities Lose Out With Shelving of Digital Equity Act | The Daily Yonder
This story was originally published by MinnPost. The name might’ve sealed its fate.  Continuing his crusade against diversity, equity and inclusion
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July 11, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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The Liberian president's English is good because it's the national language. "Such good English" earns President Trump a Shot My Dog Award.
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July 11, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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The motto on the old Amarillo Globe building.
July 11, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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July 11, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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"Is Robert Cohn going to follow Brett around like a steer all the time?"
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Running of the bulls through the streets of Pamplona: Dramatic images from the controversial tradition
Spain's controversial tradition dates back to the 16th century.
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July 11, 2025 at 6:18 PM
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The Bronx has 2.9 Local Journalist Equivalents per 100,000 people, just below Falls County, Texas (population 17,000).
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Local Journalist Index 2025 | Muck Rack
Where are the journalists? For the first time, we’ve mapped how many local journalists cover each U.S. county, revealing in stark detail the stunning coll…
muckrack.com
July 11, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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Even if only a fraction of proposed data centers get built, the boom could threaten grid reliability during the spring and fall months.
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Texas Law Gives Grid Operator Power To Disconnect Data Centers During Crisis
The new law pairs mandatory curtailment with a voluntary demand response procurement program...
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June 29, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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Short fiction on the reconciliation bill's fiscal impact.
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CEA Unleashed! | Econbrowser
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June 29, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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Helicopter money.
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Witnesses: Helicopter dropped thousands of dollars onto Detroit's Gratiot Avenue
"Everybody got a little bit," said a woman who works at a nearby auto shop.
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June 29, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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Avoiding vaccines because of mercury? Get real. theconversation.com/a-preservati...
A preservative removed from childhood vaccines 20 years ago is still causing controversy today − a drug safety expert explains
There’s no solid evidence that thimerosal harms children. RFK Jr.’s handpicked vaccine advisory committee voted against using it in the one type of flu vaccine where it is still used.
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June 28, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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Double taco trade today: long China, short Canada and then vice versa.
June 27, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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Gov. Cox declares Sunday a ‘Day of Prayer and Fasting for Rain’ amid drought, wildfire threats | Gephardt Daily
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 27, 2025 (Gephardt Daily) — Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has declared Sunday, June 29, a statewide Day of Prayer and Fasting for Rain as extreme drought conditions tighten their gr...
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June 27, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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Build that wall.
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How the Grateful Dead Created the Accidental Future of Sound
"Loud and Clear" by Brian Anderson argues that the band's most ambitious experiments weren't musical or cultural
www.insidehook.com
June 26, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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Australia. Remember when pranks such as this alarmed Americans?
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‘Hacked’: Liberal Party apologises for sexually explicit social media posts
The federal Liberal Party has apologised after sexually explicit images were posted to its social media accounts late last night.
www.skynews.com.au
June 26, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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This Twitter account covers activity at pizza restaurants around the Pentagon.
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Pentagon Pizza Report (@PenPizzaReport) / X
Pentagon Pizza Report (@PenPizzaReport) / X
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June 25, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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The rules of hed writing have apparently changed.
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Hurdler Wins 400-Meter Race Despite His Dick And Balls Falling Out Several Times | Defector
Eagle-eyed trackheads following the Ostrava Golden Spike in Czechia might have noticed American hurdler Chris Robinson, an NCAA champion at Alabama, winning the 400 meters with some unorthodox form. M...
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June 25, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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Nerd alert: AI lets your cognitive abilities coast.
arxiv.org/abs/2506.08872
Your Brain on ChatGPT: Accumulation of Cognitive Debt when Using an AI Assistant for Essay Writing Task
This study explores the neural and behavioral consequences of LLM-assisted essay writing. Participants were divided into three groups: LLM, Search Engine, and Brain-only (no tools). Each completed thr...
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June 25, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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For those of you who take something besides remdesivir, Scientific American's chart of vaccine recommendations for kids and so-called adults.
www.scientificamerican.com/article/see-...
Here’s Your Cheat Sheet for Vaccine Recommendations Backed by Science
These graphics will guide you through science-based vaccine guidelines for children and adults
www.scientificamerican.com
June 25, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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World Meteorological Organization
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WMO Warns That Asia is Warming at Twice the Average Global Rate
UNITED NATIONS, Jun 25 (IPS) - On June 23, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) released their State of the Climate in Asia 2024 report, detailing the acceleration of the climate crisis in Asi...
www.globalissues.org
June 25, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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Deferred maintenance.
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Secretary Wright Issues Emergency Order to Secure Southeast Power Grid Amid Heat Wave
The Department of Energy (DOE) today issued an emergency order authorized by Section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act to address potential grid shortfall issues in the Southeast U.S.
www.energy.gov
June 24, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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This law journal edition is written by AI as an experiment. Nerdy but interesting.
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Texas A&M Journal of Property Law | Vol 11 | No. 4
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June 24, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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In the tweet below, U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene unloads on President Trump for his "bait and switch." In a week, all this will be explained away.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene 🇺🇸 on X: "I spent millions of my own money and TRAVELED THE ENTIRE COUNTRY campaigning for President Trump and his MAGA agenda and his promises. And Trump’s MAGA agenda included these key promises: NO MORE FOREIGN WARS. NO MORE REGIME CHANGE. WORLD PEACE. And THIS is what the people" / X
I spent millions of my own money and TRAVELED THE ENTIRE COUNTRY campaigning for President Trump and his MAGA agenda and his promises. And Trump’s MAGA agenda included these key promises: NO MORE FOREIGN WARS. NO MORE REGIME CHANGE. WORLD PEACE. And THIS is what the people
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June 24, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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Nine of the top 10 are in Texas.
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Ranked: U.S. Cities With the Most and Least Health Insurance
The cities with the highest rates of health insurance coverage are mostly concentrated in Massachusetts and the Midwest.
www.visualcapitalist.com
June 24, 2025 at 3:08 PM