Ewald Scharfenberg
@ewaldsvi.bsky.social
Miami-based Venezuelan journalist. "Ne te quaesiveris extra". Director https://armando.Info
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Con apenas 32 años de edad y una formación académica exigua, Alejandra Romero Castillo ya es titular del Tribunal Tercero de Juicio contra el Terrorismo, una posición clave en las prácticas del régime...
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Judge Alejandra Romero Castillo is the fierce Cinderella of the ad hoc anti-terrorism jurisdiction that Nicolás Maduro uses to repress rebels and opponents (in Spanish).
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The Trump business empire’s expansion into nuclear fusion is alarming ethics experts, who warn it poses glaring conflicts of interest and risks the federal government playing favorites in what could be the holy grail of clean energy https://cnn.it/497rlJ6
December 22, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The Trump business empire’s expansion into nuclear fusion is alarming ethics experts, who warn it poses glaring conflicts of interest and risks the federal government playing favorites in what could be the holy grail of clean energy https://cnn.it/497rlJ6
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It’s already happening: CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss just killed a story on 60 Minutes that examined the Trump administration’s deportation of immigrants to a prison in El Salvador.
Here was the trailer for the cancelled segment → trib.al/ZLnU7ll
Here was the trailer for the cancelled segment → trib.al/ZLnU7ll
December 22, 2025 at 2:38 PM
It’s already happening: CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss just killed a story on 60 Minutes that examined the Trump administration’s deportation of immigrants to a prison in El Salvador.
Here was the trailer for the cancelled segment → trib.al/ZLnU7ll
Here was the trailer for the cancelled segment → trib.al/ZLnU7ll
Judge Alejandra Romero Castillo is the fierce Cinderella of the ad hoc anti-terrorism jurisdiction that Nicolás Maduro uses to repress rebels and opponents (in Spanish).
armando.info/la-verduga-p...
armando.info/la-verduga-p...
La verduga precoz
Con apenas 32 años de edad y una formación académica exigua, Alejandra Romero Castillo ya es titular del Tribunal Tercero de Juicio contra el Terrorismo, una posición clave en las prácticas del régime...
armando.info
December 21, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Judge Alejandra Romero Castillo is the fierce Cinderella of the ad hoc anti-terrorism jurisdiction that Nicolás Maduro uses to repress rebels and opponents (in Spanish).
armando.info/la-verduga-p...
armando.info/la-verduga-p...
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Saturday’s show, hosted by Yang’s 'Wicked' costar Ariana Grande, will almost certainly be the Emmy nominee’s final show as a cast member on 'SNL.'
Bowen Yang Is Leaving ‘Saturday Night Live’
Saturday’s show, hosted by Yang’s ‘Wicked’ costar Ariana Grande, will almost certainly be the Emmy nominee’s final show as a cast member on ‘SNL.’
www.vanityfair.com
December 19, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Saturday’s show, hosted by Yang’s 'Wicked' costar Ariana Grande, will almost certainly be the Emmy nominee’s final show as a cast member on 'SNL.'
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The Reiner's youngest son reportedly interrupted Bill Hader with a series of unsettling questions before being asked to leave Conan O’Brien’s holiday party.
What Rob Reiner’s Son Said to Get Thrown Out of Conan O’Brien’s Party
Guests allege that Nick was “freaking everyone out” with his behavior at the event.
trib.al
December 17, 2025 at 4:29 PM
The Reiner's youngest son reportedly interrupted Bill Hader with a series of unsettling questions before being asked to leave Conan O’Brien’s holiday party.
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CPJ is deeply alarmed by the harrowing public testimony given on Sunday by Palestinian freelance journalist Sami al-Sai, who described experiencing alleged torture and sexual violence while in Israeli prison. Read more⤵️
cpj.org/2025/12/pale...
cpj.org/2025/12/pale...
Palestinian journalist Sami al-Sai alleges torture, sexual violence in Israeli prison - Committee to Protect Journalists
Amman, December 16, 2025 — The Committee to Protect Journalists is deeply alarmed by the harrowing public testimony given on Sunday by Palestinian freelance journalist Sami al-Sai, who described exper...
cpj.org
December 17, 2025 at 3:28 PM
CPJ is deeply alarmed by the harrowing public testimony given on Sunday by Palestinian freelance journalist Sami al-Sai, who described experiencing alleged torture and sexual violence while in Israeli prison. Read more⤵️
cpj.org/2025/12/pale...
cpj.org/2025/12/pale...
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President Trump bragged, “Miriam gave my campaign, indirectly and directly, 250 million, she was number one." Then, Adelson whispered something in his ear.
Trump smiled widely and announced she’d offer him another $250 million to run for a third term, which is unconstitutional. trib.al/uQH1tZH
Trump smiled widely and announced she’d offer him another $250 million to run for a third term, which is unconstitutional. trib.al/uQH1tZH
December 17, 2025 at 3:03 PM
President Trump bragged, “Miriam gave my campaign, indirectly and directly, 250 million, she was number one." Then, Adelson whispered something in his ear.
Trump smiled widely and announced she’d offer him another $250 million to run for a third term, which is unconstitutional. trib.al/uQH1tZH
Trump smiled widely and announced she’d offer him another $250 million to run for a third term, which is unconstitutional. trib.al/uQH1tZH
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In 1931 in Kiel, Germany, Rachel Posner, the wife of a rabbi, took this picture.
On the back of the photograph she wrote:
“‘Death to Judah,’ so the flag says.
‘Judah lives forever,’ so the light answers.”
The light will continue to answer the darkness. Happy Hanukkah.
On the back of the photograph she wrote:
“‘Death to Judah,’ so the flag says.
‘Judah lives forever,’ so the light answers.”
The light will continue to answer the darkness. Happy Hanukkah.
December 14, 2025 at 4:06 PM
In 1931 in Kiel, Germany, Rachel Posner, the wife of a rabbi, took this picture.
On the back of the photograph she wrote:
“‘Death to Judah,’ so the flag says.
‘Judah lives forever,’ so the light answers.”
The light will continue to answer the darkness. Happy Hanukkah.
On the back of the photograph she wrote:
“‘Death to Judah,’ so the flag says.
‘Judah lives forever,’ so the light answers.”
The light will continue to answer the darkness. Happy Hanukkah.
This week in Oslo, Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado appeared in public for the first time after spending 16 months in hiding.
December 14, 2025 at 3:49 PM
This week in Oslo, Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado appeared in public for the first time after spending 16 months in hiding.
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That was fast. Season 28 of ‘South Park’ is expected to end Wednesday night with the birth of the Antichrist (Trump and Satan’s butt baby). And possibly a Christmas miracle, courtesy of Mr. Hankey.
South Park Is Praying for a Christmas Miracle
That was fast. Season 28 of ‘South Park’ is expected to end Wednesday night with the birth of the Antichrist (Trump and Satan’s butt baby). And possibly a Christmas miracle, courtesy of Mr. Hankey.
www.vulture.com
December 10, 2025 at 10:10 PM
That was fast. Season 28 of ‘South Park’ is expected to end Wednesday night with the birth of the Antichrist (Trump and Satan’s butt baby). And possibly a Christmas miracle, courtesy of Mr. Hankey.
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Seven straight Warner Bros. pictures earned over $40 million on their opening weekends. Warner Bros. led the Golden Globes noms. It's having one of the best years critically and financially in its history.
Why is it auctioning itself off?
The answer explains a lot about the modern economy.
Why is it auctioning itself off?
The answer explains a lot about the modern economy.
Why Is Warner Bros. for Sale at All? - The American Prospect
Its product has never been more critically or financially successful. Why is it auctioning itself off?
prospect.org
December 10, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Seven straight Warner Bros. pictures earned over $40 million on their opening weekends. Warner Bros. led the Golden Globes noms. It's having one of the best years critically and financially in its history.
Why is it auctioning itself off?
The answer explains a lot about the modern economy.
Why is it auctioning itself off?
The answer explains a lot about the modern economy.
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Trump is going old-school Iraq war with his Venezuela tactics, so Jon is going old-school Daily Show, too
December 9, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Trump is going old-school Iraq war with his Venezuela tactics, so Jon is going old-school Daily Show, too
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Six images captured by one of Britain’s best photographers
Martin Parr transformed photojournalism
Six images captured by one of Britain’s best photographers
econ.st
December 9, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Six images captured by one of Britain’s best photographers
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Breaking News: A federal judge granted the government’s motion to unseal the records of the grand jury investigation of Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime companion of Jeffrey Epstein who is serving a 20-year prison sentence after being convicted of sex-trafficking a minor and other counts.
Judge Grants Request to Unseal Grand Jury Records in Ghislaine Maxwell Case
The ruling cited a law signed last month by President Trump requiring the Justice Department to release its files on Jeffrey Epstein and his longtime companion, Ghislaine Maxwell.
nyti.ms
December 9, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Breaking News: A federal judge granted the government’s motion to unseal the records of the grand jury investigation of Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime companion of Jeffrey Epstein who is serving a 20-year prison sentence after being convicted of sex-trafficking a minor and other counts.
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Hard to believe CBS News once counted among its staff such courageous luminaries as Edward R. Murrow, Eric Sevareid, Walter Cronkite and Ed Bradley but now it's just a platform for the completely undistinguished Bari Weiss and her White Grievance Inc™
December 6, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Hard to believe CBS News once counted among its staff such courageous luminaries as Edward R. Murrow, Eric Sevareid, Walter Cronkite and Ed Bradley but now it's just a platform for the completely undistinguished Bari Weiss and her White Grievance Inc™
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"La mentira siempre ha sido vista como una herramienta necesaria y justificable para la actividad no sólo de los políticos y los demagogos sino también del hombre de Estado".
#HannahArendt , fallecida el 4 de diciembre de 1975.
📷Tarjeta de acceso a la Biblioteca Nacional francesa, 1939.
#HannahArendt , fallecida el 4 de diciembre de 1975.
📷Tarjeta de acceso a la Biblioteca Nacional francesa, 1939.
December 4, 2025 at 6:45 PM
"La mentira siempre ha sido vista como una herramienta necesaria y justificable para la actividad no sólo de los políticos y los demagogos sino también del hombre de Estado".
#HannahArendt , fallecida el 4 de diciembre de 1975.
📷Tarjeta de acceso a la Biblioteca Nacional francesa, 1939.
#HannahArendt , fallecida el 4 de diciembre de 1975.
📷Tarjeta de acceso a la Biblioteca Nacional francesa, 1939.
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The New York Times launches First Amendment lawsuit against the Pentagon, alleging new rules for journalists violate freedom of the press. #NewYorkTimes #NYT #PeteHegseth www.jezebel.com/new-york-tim...
The New York Times Launches First Amendment Lawsuit Against the Pentagon
The Pentagon recently replaced its press corps with hand-picked stooges, and The New York Times is ready to go to court as a result.
www.jezebel.com
December 4, 2025 at 4:10 PM
The New York Times launches First Amendment lawsuit against the Pentagon, alleging new rules for journalists violate freedom of the press. #NewYorkTimes #NYT #PeteHegseth www.jezebel.com/new-york-tim...
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Failed far-right candidate tries Texas comeback but Islamophobic campaign video gets backlash - https://www.middleeasteye.net/trending/failed-far-right-candidate-tries-texas-comeback-islamophobic-campaign-video-gets-backlash
Failed far-right candidate tries Texas comeback but Islamophobic campaign video gets backlash
Valentina Gomez vows to 'kick every dirty Muslim out of Texas' in campaign launch, sparking widespread condemnation online
www.middleeasteye.net
December 3, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Failed far-right candidate tries Texas comeback but Islamophobic campaign video gets backlash - https://www.middleeasteye.net/trending/failed-far-right-candidate-tries-texas-comeback-islamophobic-campaign-video-gets-backlash
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"Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth seems to be a war criminal. Without a war. An interesting achievement." www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Opinion | A sickening moral slum of an administration
Regarding Venezuela, Ukraine and much more, Trump and his acolytes are worse than simply incompetent.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 3, 2025 at 2:21 AM
"Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth seems to be a war criminal. Without a war. An interesting achievement." www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
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3D look at the Athletics' Vegas ballpark
December 3, 2025 at 4:07 PM
3D look at the Athletics' Vegas ballpark
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From @theathleticfc.bsky.social: Uzbekistan is the first double-landlocked nation to qualify for the World Cup
Here is an eclectic mix of facts, stats and pieces of trivia about each of the 64 teams in the draw. nyti.ms/4pM1r4v
Here is an eclectic mix of facts, stats and pieces of trivia about each of the 64 teams in the draw. nyti.ms/4pM1r4v
December 3, 2025 at 3:32 PM
From @theathleticfc.bsky.social: Uzbekistan is the first double-landlocked nation to qualify for the World Cup
Here is an eclectic mix of facts, stats and pieces of trivia about each of the 64 teams in the draw. nyti.ms/4pM1r4v
Here is an eclectic mix of facts, stats and pieces of trivia about each of the 64 teams in the draw. nyti.ms/4pM1r4v
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The wait is now over for Spanish speakers hoping to hear about Melania Trump's aversion to raw fish or the disputed kiss she once received from the king of Saudi Arabia.
Melania Charging $25 to Hear a Fake Version of Her Speaking Spanish for 7 Hours
The first lady’s latest stunt features an AI-generated version of her voice reading from her memoir in Spanish.
trib.al
December 3, 2025 at 3:33 PM
The wait is now over for Spanish speakers hoping to hear about Melania Trump's aversion to raw fish or the disputed kiss she once received from the king of Saudi Arabia.
Reposted by Ewald Scharfenberg
The United States is not commemorating World AIDS Day this year as it has done for decades in the past.
Observance of the day was started by the World Health Organization, from which the Trump administration withdrew this year. https://cnn.it/4pHLpZ9
Observance of the day was started by the World Health Organization, from which the Trump administration withdrew this year. https://cnn.it/4pHLpZ9
December 2, 2025 at 1:07 AM
The United States is not commemorating World AIDS Day this year as it has done for decades in the past.
Observance of the day was started by the World Health Organization, from which the Trump administration withdrew this year. https://cnn.it/4pHLpZ9
Observance of the day was started by the World Health Organization, from which the Trump administration withdrew this year. https://cnn.it/4pHLpZ9
A private jet with Venezuelan registration crashes on takeoff from Caracas airport; two passengers survive; one of them is Ramón Carretero, a Panamanian businessman who serves as a contractor for Nicolás Maduro's regime.
December 1, 2025 at 2:29 PM
A private jet with Venezuelan registration crashes on takeoff from Caracas airport; two passengers survive; one of them is Ramón Carretero, a Panamanian businessman who serves as a contractor for Nicolás Maduro's regime.