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“Abolish ICE” gets early nod from Mayor Brandon Johnson in annual Chicago snowplow contest. A story of our times, by @aliceyin.bsky.social www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/26/a...
‘Abolish ICE’ gets early nod from Mayor Brandon Johnson in annual Chicago snowplow contest
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has an early favorite in the city’s name-a-snowplow contest. He’s has signaled his support for “Abolish ICE” on social media.
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December 26, 2025 at 11:27 PM
“Abolish ICE” gets early nod from Mayor Brandon Johnson in annual Chicago snowplow contest. A story of our times, by @aliceyin.bsky.social www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/26/a...
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December 28, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Finding Peace in Nature During Democracy's Darkest Year
Finding Peace in Nature During Democracy's Darkest Year
Plus: Monet's tribute to his wife, mindfulness beats phone addiction, ancient Pompeii reconstructed, and a Ukrainian choir sings Carol of the Bells in bombed ruins
daybreaknotesandbeans.substack.com
December 28, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Finding Peace in Nature During Democracy's Darkest Year
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The Post-Holiday Photo Organization System That Takes 30 Minutes (And Lasts All Year)
The Post-Holiday Photo Organization System That Takes 30 Minutes (And Lasts All Year)
Plus: How to combine photos from multiple family phones, your backup strategy, and why January is the perfect time to organize
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December 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The Post-Holiday Photo Organization System That Takes 30 Minutes (And Lasts All Year)
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🚨BREAKING: On behalf of the Illinois AFL-CIO, Illinois Alliance for Retired Americans, and Illinois Federation of Teachers, my law firm has moved to intervene as defendants in the DOJ's lawsuit seeking Illinois' complete statewide voter registration database. www.democracydocket.com/cases/illino...
🚨 United States of America v. Matthews
Learn more.
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December 22, 2025 at 9:11 PM
🚨BREAKING: On behalf of the Illinois AFL-CIO, Illinois Alliance for Retired Americans, and Illinois Federation of Teachers, my law firm has moved to intervene as defendants in the DOJ's lawsuit seeking Illinois' complete statewide voter registration database. www.democracydocket.com/cases/illino...
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The Five Winter Photography Tricks That Make Snow and Outdoor Lights Look Beautiful
The Five Winter Photography Tricks That Make Snow and Outdoor Lights Look Beautiful (Part 2 of 2)
Plus: Why your phone battery dies in the cold, apps for editing winter photos, and the complete photo organization guide coming soon
screenskills.substack.com
December 24, 2025 at 3:42 PM
The Five Winter Photography Tricks That Make Snow and Outdoor Lights Look Beautiful
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Trump sued CBS for $20B, then they paid $16M, then they hired his pick as editor, then they killed a prison torture story. In Europe, we’ve seen this pattern before and can explain what comes next.
From Franco’s Spain to Trump’s America: When Journalists Kill Their Own Stories
Trump targets even the BBC over content Americans couldn’t watch
medium.com
December 22, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Trump sued CBS for $20B, then they paid $16M, then they hired his pick as editor, then they killed a prison torture story. In Europe, we’ve seen this pattern before and can explain what comes next.
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Holiday Greetings from a Dutch Island (Where I Won't Be Diving Into Freezing Water)
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Holiday Greetings from a Dutch Island (Where I Won't Be Diving Into Freezing Water)
Plus: accidental hand modeling in Oslo and how to fix your slow computer
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December 21, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Holiday Greetings from a Dutch Island (Where I Won't Be Diving Into Freezing Water)
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Accidental Café Models
Accidental Café Models
At 60, I accidentally became a model. Sort of.
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December 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Accidental Café Models
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How to Speed Up Your Computer or Phone (No Technical Knowledge Required)
How to Speed Up Your Computer or Phone (No Technical Knowledge Required)
Plus: Windows security update you need to know about, apps that help with device performance, and when browser tabs become a problem
screenskills.substack.com
December 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
How to Speed Up Your Computer or Phone (No Technical Knowledge Required)
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Holiday rest requires movement, not couch time; a psychologist explains why. Plus: frog gut bacteria wipes out cancer in mice, Rome's new metro stations showcase 2,000-year-old treasures, and your brain predicts music.
Holiday exhaustion? Science reveals the rest mistake you're making
Plus: Frog bacteria wipes out tumors, Rome's underground museum stations, how your brain predicts music, and a phone booth for grief
daybreaknotesandbeans.substack.com
December 19, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Holiday rest requires movement, not couch time; a psychologist explains why. Plus: frog gut bacteria wipes out cancer in mice, Rome's new metro stations showcase 2,000-year-old treasures, and your brain predicts music.
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Do you think private browsing makes you invisible online? Not quite. Here's what incognito mode actually protects (and what it doesn't).
Why Using Private Windows Doesn't Mean You're Browsing Privately
Plus: Understanding what incognito mode really protects, browser security updates, privacy tools worth trying, and a reader tip about YouTube ads
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December 18, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Do you think private browsing makes you invisible online? Not quite. Here's what incognito mode actually protects (and what it doesn't).
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Do you also wake up just minutes before your alarm? Your body clock knows your routine. This and nine more fascinating, positive news stories in today’s Daybreak Notes & Beans. ☕
Why You Wake Up Before Your Alarm Goes Off
Plus: Why berries and bananas don't mix, space comets, a rare Jesus fresco, and brain cleaning during sleep
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December 16, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Do you also wake up just minutes before your alarm? Your body clock knows your routine. This and nine more fascinating, positive news stories in today’s Daybreak Notes & Beans. ☕
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Where Do Americans Go When Their Country Stops Feeling Safe?
Where Do Americans Go When Their Country Stops Feeling Safe?
Plus: A vegetarian wolf's viral journey, cruise ship owl stowaways, a diet healthier than Mediterranean, and a vegetarian wolf's redemption
daybreaknotesandbeans.substack.com
December 16, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Where Do Americans Go When Their Country Stops Feeling Safe?
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Killer Whales and Dolphins Decided to Hunt Together.
Read about this research, and nine more news stories, in today’s Daybreak Notes & Beans:
Read about this research, and nine more news stories, in today’s Daybreak Notes & Beans:
Killer Whales and Dolphins Decided to Hunt Together
Plus: Mr. Darcy's real-life estate, the science behind dark chocolate's anti-aging effects, and ancient engineering marvels
daybreaknotesandbeans.substack.com
December 13, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Killer Whales and Dolphins Decided to Hunt Together.
Read about this research, and nine more news stories, in today’s Daybreak Notes & Beans:
Read about this research, and nine more news stories, in today’s Daybreak Notes & Beans:
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Between the Difficult and the Impossible: Machado's Nobel Prize and Democratic Resistance
Between the Difficult and the Impossible: Machado's Nobel Prize and Democratic Resistance
Witnessing the ceremony where an opposition leader's daughter spoke her mother's words
theplanet.substack.com
December 10, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Between the Difficult and the Impossible: Machado's Nobel Prize and Democratic Resistance
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Digital wellbeing doesn't require new apps or subscriptions. iPhone, Android, Windows, and Mac already include Focus modes, screen time tracking, and display adjustments that reduce stress and improve sleep quality.
Today in Screen Skills:
Today in Screen Skills:
The Wellbeing Settings That Improve Mental Health and Reduce Technostress
Plus: iPhone update with security fixes, night shift, screen time, bedtime mode, and the blue light filters you should enable today.
screenskills.substack.com
December 10, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Digital wellbeing doesn't require new apps or subscriptions. iPhone, Android, Windows, and Mac already include Focus modes, screen time tracking, and display adjustments that reduce stress and improve sleep quality.
Today in Screen Skills:
Today in Screen Skills:
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fifty years ago, the first digital photo changed everything. Now AI is changing everything again. Today's newsletter covers scientific parenting, moonquake risks, ancient Polynesian vessels, and a gymnastics move that defies physics.
On This Day, 50 Years Ago, Photography Went Digital and Kodak Missed Its Best Opportunity
Plus: What millions of obituaries reveal about American values, Lunar base planning, and Turner’s London comeback
medium.com
December 10, 2025 at 4:18 PM
fifty years ago, the first digital photo changed everything. Now AI is changing everything again. Today's newsletter covers scientific parenting, moonquake risks, ancient Polynesian vessels, and a gymnastics move that defies physics.
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Why John Lennon's "Imagine" Still Inspires Today
Why John Lennon’s “Imagine” Still Inspires Today
Plus: Scientists debunk dog DNA myths, Coffee grounds extend fruit life, robots under Antarctic ice, and 2.75 billion buildings mapped in…
medium.com
December 9, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Why John Lennon's "Imagine" Still Inspires Today
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Your phone has a powerful magnifying glass built in. And text-to-speech. And app locking. And custom tap shortcuts.
These "accessibility" features aren't just for people with disabilities – they make everyone's life easier.
New Screen Skills 👇
These "accessibility" features aren't just for people with disabilities – they make everyone's life easier.
New Screen Skills 👇
The Hidden Phone Features That Make Reading, Shopping, and Daily Tasks Easier for Everyone
Plus: Windows security update you need to know about, apps that read text aloud, the quick accessibility shortcut that saves time, and a scam warning about fake shipping notifications
screenskills.substack.com
December 8, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Your phone has a powerful magnifying glass built in. And text-to-speech. And app locking. And custom tap shortcuts.
These "accessibility" features aren't just for people with disabilities – they make everyone's life easier.
New Screen Skills 👇
These "accessibility" features aren't just for people with disabilities – they make everyone's life easier.
New Screen Skills 👇
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How to Protect Your Pets When Winter Temperatures Turn Deadly
How to Protect Your Pets When Winter Temperatures Turn Deadly
Plus: Rebel nuns, giant anacondas, swallowed Fabergé eggs, and why the Dutch dominate English
medium.com
December 8, 2025 at 12:07 PM
How to Protect Your Pets When Winter Temperatures Turn Deadly
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Why Your Family Dog Might Be Your Teen’s Secret Mental Health Ally
Why Your Family Dog Might Be Your Teen’s Secret Mental Health Ally
Plus: Kate Winslet’s directorial debut, ancient canoes, Mars rainforests, pet-travel booms, lost Rubens, blooming palms, flying robots…
medium.com
December 5, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Why Your Family Dog Might Be Your Teen’s Secret Mental Health Ally
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The New Feature That Turns 50 Notifications Into One Clear Summary
The New Feature That Turns 50 Notifications Into One Clear Summary
Plus: Substack’s desktop live video, message management apps, and major tech industry shakeups at Apple and Netflix
screenskills.substack.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:09 PM
The New Feature That Turns 50 Notifications Into One Clear Summary
