Yael Grauer
@yaelwrites.com
💻 cybersecurity research
🖊️ investigative tech reporting
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✉️ [email protected]
💥#alwaysantifascist
🎤opinions are mine, but you can have some
🖊️ investigative tech reporting
📣yaelwrites.com
✉️ [email protected]
💥#alwaysantifascist
🎤opinions are mine, but you can have some
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WSJ investigation: In the past 6 months ICE agents have fired at vehicles 13 times, leading to:
* 8 people shot
* 5 of which were U.S. citizens
* 2 died
* no victims drew a weapon
The playbook: Agents box in a vehicle, block attempts to flee, then fire
www.wsj.com/us-news/vide...
* 8 people shot
* 5 of which were U.S. citizens
* 2 died
* no victims drew a weapon
The playbook: Agents box in a vehicle, block attempts to flee, then fire
www.wsj.com/us-news/vide...
Videos Show How ICE Vehicle Stops Can Escalate to Shootings
A WSJ visual investigation found that the Minneapolis ICE killing is one of 13 incidents where federal immigration agents have used deadly force against civilians in vehicles since July.
www.wsj.com
January 10, 2026 at 3:44 PM
WSJ investigation: In the past 6 months ICE agents have fired at vehicles 13 times, leading to:
* 8 people shot
* 5 of which were U.S. citizens
* 2 died
* no victims drew a weapon
The playbook: Agents box in a vehicle, block attempts to flee, then fire
www.wsj.com/us-news/vide...
* 8 people shot
* 5 of which were U.S. citizens
* 2 died
* no victims drew a weapon
The playbook: Agents box in a vehicle, block attempts to flee, then fire
www.wsj.com/us-news/vide...
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Americans will use anything except the Metric system.
January 8, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Americans will use anything except the Metric system.
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Today once again proved that everyday citizens protesting their government are braver than the titans who own the largest media corporations, run the biggest law firms and lead the most powerful technology companies.
January 7, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Today once again proved that everyday citizens protesting their government are braver than the titans who own the largest media corporations, run the biggest law firms and lead the most powerful technology companies.
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@chrislhayes.bsky.social: “A 37-year-old American citizen, the mother of a young child is dead tonight. She was shot in the face by an agent of the federal government, and that government has spent the day telling despicable lies about her.”
January 8, 2026 at 1:05 AM
@chrislhayes.bsky.social: “A 37-year-old American citizen, the mother of a young child is dead tonight. She was shot in the face by an agent of the federal government, and that government has spent the day telling despicable lies about her.”
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From an email to one of our faculty members....
Not even Plato can escape censorship at Texas A&M!
Not even Plato can escape censorship at Texas A&M!
January 6, 2026 at 8:15 PM
From an email to one of our faculty members....
Not even Plato can escape censorship at Texas A&M!
Not even Plato can escape censorship at Texas A&M!
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What a convenient way to expose yourself to liability under the wiretapping laws of several states
“Recordings captured by the Vocci rings are saved to the cloud, so you may not want to wear the ring when you're discussing sensitive content.” 🤷🏿♂️
This AI Smart Ring Can Listen In on Your Meetings
The Vocci AI smart ring feels like an Oura ring designed to act as a personal assistant at work.
www.cnet.com
January 5, 2026 at 2:10 PM
What a convenient way to expose yourself to liability under the wiretapping laws of several states
missed opportunity to thank Sal Saperstein
January 5, 2026 at 1:35 AM
missed opportunity to thank Sal Saperstein
It's awards season, meaning I will now occasionally start posting my totally subjective favorite outfits, starting with the #CriticsChoiceAwards (though I don't think I've seen every look, since there was no Chalamet yet).
January 5, 2026 at 12:50 AM
It's awards season, meaning I will now occasionally start posting my totally subjective favorite outfits, starting with the #CriticsChoiceAwards (though I don't think I've seen every look, since there was no Chalamet yet).
Finished my first book of the year!
January 4, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Finished my first book of the year!
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babe wake up, they're doing insider trading on war crimes
“What appears to be a newly created account appeared to invest $30,000 Friday in Maduro's exit. After Maduro went into custody Saturday morning, that same investor netted $436,759.61.”
Someone made $400K by predicting Maduro's capture. Here's what happened
The winnings come as the rules governing prediction markets are still evolving.
www.axios.com
January 3, 2026 at 8:38 PM
babe wake up, they're doing insider trading on war crimes
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Once again.
No Blood For Oil vs. Exactly How Much Oil Are We Talking About?
Contrary to what he would have you believe, President Bush’s plans to invade Iraq have nothing to do with such high-minded goals as liberating the Iraqi people or saving the world from terrorism. His ...
theonion.com
January 3, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Once again.
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January 3, 2026 at 12:47 AM
How to delete your data in one easy step — if, that is, you live in California. Gift link: wapo.st/44RD9y3
Analysis | America’s toughest privacy protections have finally kicked in
How to delete your data in one easy step — if, that is, you live in California.
wapo.st
January 2, 2026 at 7:20 PM
How to delete your data in one easy step — if, that is, you live in California. Gift link: wapo.st/44RD9y3
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Ladies and gentlemen, it is time once again for the only year-end list that matters.
I present the 2025 list of band names taken from phrases actually uttered in conversation while discussing food over the past year:
I present the 2025 list of band names taken from phrases actually uttered in conversation while discussing food over the past year:
January 1, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Ladies and gentlemen, it is time once again for the only year-end list that matters.
I present the 2025 list of band names taken from phrases actually uttered in conversation while discussing food over the past year:
I present the 2025 list of band names taken from phrases actually uttered in conversation while discussing food over the past year:
I am extremely sad but at least we still have Urban Cookies, I guess. www.azcentral.com/story/entert...
Beloved cupcake bakery is closing its only Arizona store. What to know
A well-known cupcake bakery with stores and ATMs in six states will close its only Arizona location on Dec. 31. Here's everything we know so far.
www.azcentral.com
January 1, 2026 at 2:12 PM
I am extremely sad but at least we still have Urban Cookies, I guess. www.azcentral.com/story/entert...
Really enjoying reading everyone's posts celebrating and closing out 2025! I wrote mine a few weeks ago; here it is again. blog.yaelwrites.com/2025-in-revi...
Wishing everyone a 2026 filled with joy, adventure, and hopefully less fascism.
Wishing everyone a 2026 filled with joy, adventure, and hopefully less fascism.
2025 In Review
Each year, I like to run through the projects that I'm proud of or think others can benefit from. I hope it helps you learn something new, whether that's an idea you can take with you into 2026, a res...
blog.yaelwrites.com
December 31, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Really enjoying reading everyone's posts celebrating and closing out 2025! I wrote mine a few weeks ago; here it is again. blog.yaelwrites.com/2025-in-revi...
Wishing everyone a 2026 filled with joy, adventure, and hopefully less fascism.
Wishing everyone a 2026 filled with joy, adventure, and hopefully less fascism.
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THIS. Did you know sickle cell is curable, now? FULLY curable.
If you're feeling down or despairing about what FEELS like technology/advancement/science "standing still" or being fully malicious, I have great news: You're not paying attention to actual science. Just tech industry marketing.
If you're feeling down or despairing about what FEELS like technology/advancement/science "standing still" or being fully malicious, I have great news: You're not paying attention to actual science. Just tech industry marketing.
meanwhile.... medicine has taken INSANE leaps and bounds in the last 2 years.
we're out here curing HIV and leukemia and creating 100% efficacy vaccines against all sorts of cancers, and now this??
between this and renewable energy outstripping fossil fuels in efficiency, the future is bright
we're out here curing HIV and leukemia and creating 100% efficacy vaccines against all sorts of cancers, and now this??
between this and renewable energy outstripping fossil fuels in efficiency, the future is bright
Wanna see real-life miracles? Fund scientific research.
A team of US scientists just cured Alzheimer’s in mice — and there is now hope that the disease can be reversed in humans.
futurism.com/health-medic...
A team of US scientists just cured Alzheimer’s in mice — and there is now hope that the disease can be reversed in humans.
futurism.com/health-medic...
December 31, 2025 at 3:44 AM
THIS. Did you know sickle cell is curable, now? FULLY curable.
If you're feeling down or despairing about what FEELS like technology/advancement/science "standing still" or being fully malicious, I have great news: You're not paying attention to actual science. Just tech industry marketing.
If you're feeling down or despairing about what FEELS like technology/advancement/science "standing still" or being fully malicious, I have great news: You're not paying attention to actual science. Just tech industry marketing.
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Every year, I do a list of 10 games I loved that year -- this is 2025! My guess is you'll know some of them, and also that you won't know some of them.
Please let me tell you about these fine video games!!
(Links are mostly to Steam, but some are on console too.)
/thread
Please let me tell you about these fine video games!!
(Links are mostly to Steam, but some are on console too.)
/thread
December 30, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Every year, I do a list of 10 games I loved that year -- this is 2025! My guess is you'll know some of them, and also that you won't know some of them.
Please let me tell you about these fine video games!!
(Links are mostly to Steam, but some are on console too.)
/thread
Please let me tell you about these fine video games!!
(Links are mostly to Steam, but some are on console too.)
/thread
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Here's a tragedy of DOGE that most people will never know about, even though it has big consequences: no one is left to coordinate the transition to memory safe systems code. 🧵
"Memory Safety for Skeptics," published in the ACM Queue.
Arguing for why memory safety is worth pursuing, even amid competing priorities and limited budgets, and with or without Rust.
Arguing for why memory safety is worth pursuing, even amid competing priorities and limited budgets, and with or without Rust.
Memory Safety for Skeptics - ACM Queue
queue.acm.org
December 30, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Here's a tragedy of DOGE that most people will never know about, even though it has big consequences: no one is left to coordinate the transition to memory safe systems code. 🧵
Tell me about the worst injuries you've ever had!
December 29, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Tell me about the worst injuries you've ever had!
please hold while i attempt to connect you
December 29, 2025 at 5:35 PM
please hold while i attempt to connect you
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Just watched the new Knives Out and I think it's really important you know that the scene in the Seminary's Gym is filmed in the same place Rick Astley filmed the music video for Never Gonna Give You Up.
I saw the window tracery and immediately made my friends pause the film so I could tell them.
I saw the window tracery and immediately made my friends pause the film so I could tell them.
December 29, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Just watched the new Knives Out and I think it's really important you know that the scene in the Seminary's Gym is filmed in the same place Rick Astley filmed the music video for Never Gonna Give You Up.
I saw the window tracery and immediately made my friends pause the film so I could tell them.
I saw the window tracery and immediately made my friends pause the film so I could tell them.
I fell in love with Nettle & Bone; what should I read next?
December 29, 2025 at 4:46 AM
I fell in love with Nettle & Bone; what should I read next?
Bodies were a mistake.
December 28, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Bodies were a mistake.