Chris
@franze98.bsky.social
tech enthusiast, beverage drinker, realist
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America is now at the heavily armed secret police doing warrantless door-to-door house raids in search of undesirable ethnicities and/or political dissenters stage. The difference from well known historical cases is down to scale.
A video of ICE agents conducting door-to-door searches today in Minneapolis
The homeowner requests a warrant repeatedly, is told they don't require one, then is told they're getting it, then the agents storm in anyway
They also point a taser at her to try and disrupt filming
The homeowner requests a warrant repeatedly, is told they don't require one, then is told they're getting it, then the agents storm in anyway
They also point a taser at her to try and disrupt filming
January 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM
America is now at the heavily armed secret police doing warrantless door-to-door house raids in search of undesirable ethnicities and/or political dissenters stage. The difference from well known historical cases is down to scale.
Chinese tech is embarrassing us during Trump's admin:
www.pcmag.com/opinions/chi...
www.pcmag.com/opinions/chi...
I Came to CES to Check Out Energy and Solar Power Innovations and Found That China Is Running Laps Around Us
In Las Vegas, I saw a tale of two nations’ energy priorities. The US needs to get its act together.
www.pcmag.com
January 12, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Chinese tech is embarrassing us during Trump's admin:
www.pcmag.com/opinions/chi...
www.pcmag.com/opinions/chi...
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NPR built a visual archive of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, showing exactly what happened through the lenses of the people who were there. In Chapter 3, we lay out a timeline of key moments throughout the day as the assault on the Capitol unfolded.
Jan. 6, 2021: A visual archive of the Capitol attack
NPR’s Jan. 6 archive brings together reporting, video, documents and testimony to show what really happened during the Capitol riot. Explore the timeline, cases and evidence behind the attack.
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January 6, 2026 at 9:06 PM
NPR built a visual archive of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, showing exactly what happened through the lenses of the people who were there. In Chapter 3, we lay out a timeline of key moments throughout the day as the assault on the Capitol unfolded.
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amazing how the entire machine can pivot within 24 hours. no need to slowly upsell the argument; just issue new marching orders
January 5, 2026 at 6:50 AM
amazing how the entire machine can pivot within 24 hours. no need to slowly upsell the argument; just issue new marching orders
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BREAKING NEWS: Actual facts appear for the first time on "Truth" Social.
December 30, 2025 at 7:47 PM
BREAKING NEWS: Actual facts appear for the first time on "Truth" Social.
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The Social Security Administration ends the year in turmoil.
A diminished workforce has struggled to respond to up to 6 million pending cases in its processing centers and 12 million transactions in its field offices — record backlogs that have delayed basic services to millions of customers.
A diminished workforce has struggled to respond to up to 6 million pending cases in its processing centers and 12 million transactions in its field offices — record backlogs that have delayed basic services to millions of customers.
How Social Security has gotten worse under Trump
Customer service deteriorated by key measures as the agency enacted sweeping cuts in Trump’s second term, internal data and interviews show.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 30, 2025 at 8:55 PM
The Social Security Administration ends the year in turmoil.
A diminished workforce has struggled to respond to up to 6 million pending cases in its processing centers and 12 million transactions in its field offices — record backlogs that have delayed basic services to millions of customers.
A diminished workforce has struggled to respond to up to 6 million pending cases in its processing centers and 12 million transactions in its field offices — record backlogs that have delayed basic services to millions of customers.
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The first time I searched Trump, there were over 900 records found.
I also confirmed there are now 332.
I also confirmed there are now 332.
December 29, 2025 at 4:28 PM
The first time I searched Trump, there were over 900 records found.
I also confirmed there are now 332.
I also confirmed there are now 332.
Inspiring at Scale johnolearyinspires.com/2025/12/mire...
Inspiring at Scale
How the leadership of Miren Oca exemplifies what it means to be On Fire For Good. One of the great joys of On Fire For Good is celebrating people who
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December 29, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Inspiring at Scale johnolearyinspires.com/2025/12/mire...
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Bill Clinton urges full transparency on the Epstein files, says the selective release suggests someone is being protected and that he needs no protection, he calls on Trump to order AG Pam Bondi to release all remaining Clinton related materials, including grand jury records & photos. #OpDeathEaters
December 22, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Bill Clinton urges full transparency on the Epstein files, says the selective release suggests someone is being protected and that he needs no protection, he calls on Trump to order AG Pam Bondi to release all remaining Clinton related materials, including grand jury records & photos. #OpDeathEaters
A Tradition That Anchors Our Christmas johnolearyinspires.com/2025/12/trad...
A Tradition That Anchors Our Christmas
Why one simple reading has become the most meaningful part of our Christmas morning. "The true joy of Christmas is in the memories we make and the love we
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December 22, 2025 at 9:27 PM
A Tradition That Anchors Our Christmas johnolearyinspires.com/2025/12/trad...
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Yes, the darkest day of the year is upon us, but that means brighter days are ahead. https://to.pbs.org/44CoI0F
Winter solstice is nearly upon the Northern Hemisphere. Here's what to know about the shortest day of the year
Sunday is the shortest day of the year north of the equator, where the solstice marks the start of astronomical winter. It’s the opposite in the Southern Hemisphere, where it is the longest day of the...
to.pbs.org
December 18, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Yes, the darkest day of the year is upon us, but that means brighter days are ahead. https://to.pbs.org/44CoI0F
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At Venezuela’s request, the United Nations Security Council will convene an emergency session on December 23.
Consejo de Seguridad de la ONU convoca reunión para el 23 de diciembre tras solicitud de Venezuela
El miércoles, Venezuela solicitó al Consejo de Seguridad una reunión de emergencia sobre las acciones de EEUU contra el país
www.eluniversal.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:52 PM
At Venezuela’s request, the United Nations Security Council will convene an emergency session on December 23.
Most parked domains now serving malicious content.
krebsonsecurity.com/2025/12/most...
krebsonsecurity.com/2025/12/most...
Most Parked Domains Now Serving Malicious Content
Direct navigation -- the act of visiting a website by manually typing a domain name in a web browser -- has never been riskier: A new study finds the vast majority of "parked" domains -- mostly expire...
krebsonsecurity.com
December 17, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Most parked domains now serving malicious content.
krebsonsecurity.com/2025/12/most...
krebsonsecurity.com/2025/12/most...
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FEMA downsizing plan is a disaster, survivors say
FEMA downsizing plan is a disaster, survivors say
It would cut staff by half, tighten eligibility, and pass costs and responsibilities to states.
www.motherjones.com
December 17, 2025 at 1:30 PM
FEMA downsizing plan is a disaster, survivors say
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This is a wild hack. a16z gave a million dollars to startup called Doublespeed. They use a phone farm to flood social media with AI generated influencers and ads. A hacker remotely broke into the phone farm, unmasking the AI influencers/fake accounts, gave us the data www.404media.co/hack-reveals...
Hack Reveals the a16z-Backed Phone Farm Flooding TikTok With AI Influencers
A hacker gained control of a 1,100 mobile phone farm powering covert, AI-generated ads on TikTok.
www.404media.co
December 17, 2025 at 2:35 PM
This is a wild hack. a16z gave a million dollars to startup called Doublespeed. They use a phone farm to flood social media with AI generated influencers and ads. A hacker remotely broke into the phone farm, unmasking the AI influencers/fake accounts, gave us the data www.404media.co/hack-reveals...
"Property may be destroyed and money may lose its purchasing power; but, character, health, knowledge and good judgment will always be in demand under all conditions."
- Roger Babson
- Roger Babson
December 17, 2025 at 2:43 PM
"Property may be destroyed and money may lose its purchasing power; but, character, health, knowledge and good judgment will always be in demand under all conditions."
- Roger Babson
- Roger Babson
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I am getting utterly horrific reports of ICE engaging in terrorism against the people of Minnesota. They are attacking civilians without cause and local LE are apparently doing nothing to stop them.
This is an invasion, and it is time for @governorwalz.mn.gov to show leadership on stopping it.
This is an invasion, and it is time for @governorwalz.mn.gov to show leadership on stopping it.
December 15, 2025 at 9:23 PM
I am getting utterly horrific reports of ICE engaging in terrorism against the people of Minnesota. They are attacking civilians without cause and local LE are apparently doing nothing to stop them.
This is an invasion, and it is time for @governorwalz.mn.gov to show leadership on stopping it.
This is an invasion, and it is time for @governorwalz.mn.gov to show leadership on stopping it.
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Words DO MATTER.
This is deeply moving.
This is deeply moving.
December 16, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Words DO MATTER.
This is deeply moving.
This is deeply moving.
Update your Apple products immediately to resolve security vulnerabilities.
www.securityweek.com/apple-patche...
www.securityweek.com/apple-patche...
Apple Patches Two Zero-Days Tied to Mysterious Exploited Chrome Flaw
Apple has patched two zero-days tracked as CVE-2025-14174 and CVE-2025-43529, the former impacting Chrome and other browsers.
www.securityweek.com
December 16, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Update your Apple products immediately to resolve security vulnerabilities.
www.securityweek.com/apple-patche...
www.securityweek.com/apple-patche...
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The head of MI6, Blaise Metreweli, reports that Putin is dragging out negotiations on a peace deal with Ukraine. Germany’s foreign minister Wadephul, reports the US delegation is coordinating with Putin. Danish intelligence reports the US is a security risk for Europe.
December 15, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The head of MI6, Blaise Metreweli, reports that Putin is dragging out negotiations on a peace deal with Ukraine. Germany’s foreign minister Wadephul, reports the US delegation is coordinating with Putin. Danish intelligence reports the US is a security risk for Europe.
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Massive Layoffs at the Dept of #Education Erode Its #CivilRights Division
Only five of the agency’s civil rights offices remain nationwide. Those who are still with the department say it will now be “virtually impossible” to resolve #discrimination complaints.
www.propublica.org/article/educ...
Only five of the agency’s civil rights offices remain nationwide. Those who are still with the department say it will now be “virtually impossible” to resolve #discrimination complaints.
www.propublica.org/article/educ...
Massive Layoffs at the Department of Education Erode Its Civil Rights Division
Only five of the agency’s civil rights offices remain nationwide. Those who are still with the department say it will now be “virtually impossible” to resolve discrimination complaints.
www.propublica.org
December 14, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Massive Layoffs at the Dept of #Education Erode Its #CivilRights Division
Only five of the agency’s civil rights offices remain nationwide. Those who are still with the department say it will now be “virtually impossible” to resolve #discrimination complaints.
www.propublica.org/article/educ...
Only five of the agency’s civil rights offices remain nationwide. Those who are still with the department say it will now be “virtually impossible” to resolve #discrimination complaints.
www.propublica.org/article/educ...
The Greatest Title I'll Ever Hold johnolearyinspires.com/2025/12/grea...
The Greatest Title I'll Ever Hold
Life's richest joys are found in witnessing greatness from the ones we love. Years ago, when all four of my kids were in elementary school, we had a
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December 15, 2025 at 9:05 PM
The Greatest Title I'll Ever Hold johnolearyinspires.com/2025/12/grea...
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This is how it's done.
Confront the lie head on.
Confront the lie head on.
MAGAZINER: How many veterans have you deported?
NOEM: We haven't deported veterans
MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
NOEM: We haven't deported veterans
MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
December 11, 2025 at 8:29 PM
This is how it's done.
Confront the lie head on.
Confront the lie head on.