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Democracy dies by a thousand staff cuts, and that’s the Bond villain’s plan.
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Jeff Bezos-owned Washington Post conducts widespread layoffs, gutting a third of its staff | CNN Business
The Washington Post laid off about one in three employees across the company Wednesday morning, dealing another big blow to a newsroom that has reached a breaking point.
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February 4, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Democracy dies by a thousand staff cuts, and that’s the Bond villain’s plan.
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“In hindsight, it remains astonishing that #Trump managed to win re-election at all. But it’s clear buyer’s remorse has arrived early — and in force.”
We have no memory.* We don’t see history as a warning.* And the price of our eggs was SO HIGH.
*You, not me.
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We have no memory.* We don’t see history as a warning.* And the price of our eggs was SO HIGH.
*You, not me.
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A Stunningly Unpopular President
A new Pew Research Center survey released yesterday underscores how deeply unpopular Donald Trump is with the American public. The topline number is brutal. Trump’s net approval stands at –24, with fu...
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January 30, 2026 at 4:13 PM
“In hindsight, it remains astonishing that #Trump managed to win re-election at all. But it’s clear buyer’s remorse has arrived early — and in force.”
We have no memory.* We don’t see history as a warning.* And the price of our eggs was SO HIGH.
*You, not me.
politicalwire.com/2026/01/30/a...
We have no memory.* We don’t see history as a warning.* And the price of our eggs was SO HIGH.
*You, not me.
politicalwire.com/2026/01/30/a...
Iran should threaten to release some kompromat Epstein files to get dumbass to back off.
Also, #Epstein files.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/29/us...
Also, #Epstein files.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/29/us...
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January 30, 2026 at 2:22 AM
Iran should threaten to release some kompromat Epstein files to get dumbass to back off.
Also, #Epstein files.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/29/us...
Also, #Epstein files.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/29/us...
"… along with a barbecue fork."
Not sure why NYT left that out of the header, it's important.
"Mr. Anderson, according to one of the people with knowledge, had been working at a pizzeria in New York."
Oh.
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Not sure why NYT left that out of the header, it's important.
"Mr. Anderson, according to one of the people with knowledge, had been working at a pizzeria in New York."
Oh.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/29/n...
Man With Pizza Cutter Is Said to Have Tried to Break Mangione Out of Jail
www.nytimes.com
January 29, 2026 at 9:30 PM
"… along with a barbecue fork."
Not sure why NYT left that out of the header, it's important.
"Mr. Anderson, according to one of the people with knowledge, had been working at a pizzeria in New York."
Oh.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/29/n...
Not sure why NYT left that out of the header, it's important.
"Mr. Anderson, according to one of the people with knowledge, had been working at a pizzeria in New York."
Oh.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/29/n...
"I wouldn't."
A professional team's success comes down to whether an owner is a winner or a loser, Jed York. #Niners #NFL
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A professional team's success comes down to whether an owner is a winner or a loser, Jed York. #Niners #NFL
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Former 49ers owner has epic response to team’s 31-year championship drought
The San Francisco 49ers haven't hoisted the Lombardi Trophy in over three decades, and Eddie DeBartolo can't believe it.
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January 29, 2026 at 4:17 PM
"I wouldn't."
A professional team's success comes down to whether an owner is a winner or a loser, Jed York. #Niners #NFL
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A professional team's success comes down to whether an owner is a winner or a loser, Jed York. #Niners #NFL
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Just write a damn paper already, losers. www.nbcnews.com/tech/internet...
To avoid accusations of AI cheating, college students are turning to AI
Students are taking new measures, such as dumbing down their work, spying on themselves and using AI “humanizer” programs, to beat accusations of cheating with artificial intelligence.
www.nbcnews.com
January 28, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Just write a damn paper already, losers. www.nbcnews.com/tech/internet...
Remember when Zuckerberg cried about being "coerced" into blocking fake Covid vaccine information?
Freedom is speech my ass, #meta
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Freedom is speech my ass, #meta
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Meta Blocks Instagram and Facebook Users From Posting 'ICE List' That IDs Homeland Security Employees
Meta has begun blocking Instagram and Facebook users from sharing links to ICE List, a website that publishes information about people it identifies as employees of U.S. immigration enforcement agencies
www.thewrap.com
January 28, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Remember when Zuckerberg cried about being "coerced" into blocking fake Covid vaccine information?
Freedom is speech my ass, #meta
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Freedom is speech my ass, #meta
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With perks like contracts that never end, how can you pass this opportunity up?
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Russia offers cash bonuses, frees prisoners and lures foreigners to replenish its troops in Ukraine — The Associated Press
Russian authorities use various strategies to recruit new troops to replenish its supply of soldiers for its nearly 4-year-old full-scale invasion of Ukraine. They are offering financial incentives, f...
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January 28, 2026 at 3:41 PM
With perks like contracts that never end, how can you pass this opportunity up?
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He’s too ugly to be anything but a straight-up incel maga loser
January 28, 2026 at 3:35 PM
He’s too ugly to be anything but a straight-up incel maga loser
Hate President Biden all you want, but he wasn't leading the charge to kill American citizens.
If you voted for Trump, don't tell me because I will make you feel worse than you already do about your boring, miserable, and limited life.
If you voted for Trump, don't tell me because I will make you feel worse than you already do about your boring, miserable, and limited life.
January 25, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Hate President Biden all you want, but he wasn't leading the charge to kill American citizens.
If you voted for Trump, don't tell me because I will make you feel worse than you already do about your boring, miserable, and limited life.
If you voted for Trump, don't tell me because I will make you feel worse than you already do about your boring, miserable, and limited life.
I remember playing 7 Degrees of Kevin Bacon before the internet was a thing and now there are 0 degrees, he’s my second best friend, it’s so crazy
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January 22, 2026 at 11:37 PM
I remember playing 7 Degrees of Kevin Bacon before the internet was a thing and now there are 0 degrees, he’s my second best friend, it’s so crazy
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This is what Zuckerberg said he would accomplish with #Facebook. He completely failed in that regard.
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How a pay phone is connecting people in liberal SF to conservative Texas in new social experiment
"Call a Republican." "Call a Democrat." There's a new pay phone in San Francisco's Mission District. But this phone only calls one number. And on the other line is a stranger in Abilene, Texas.
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January 20, 2026 at 9:20 PM
This is what Zuckerberg said he would accomplish with #Facebook. He completely failed in that regard.
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Chase made #SapphireReserve stupid and now have to advertise to drum up interest that won't happen because the card remains stupid.
January 18, 2026 at 2:18 AM
Chase made #SapphireReserve stupid and now have to advertise to drum up interest that won't happen because the card remains stupid.
January 18, 2026 at 1:51 AM