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Intelligencer @intelligencer.com · 3h

City Hall reporters tell Charlotte Klein what it was like to be on the Eric Adams beat: “He’s one of the oddest people in politics that I’ve ever covered.”

Why Reporters May Miss Eric Adams

City Hall reporters tell Charlotte Klein what it was like to be on the Eric Adams beat: “He’s one of the oddest people in politics that I’ve ever covered.”

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Intelligencer @intelligencer.com · 4h

What’s so unsettling about these last few months is how the Trump administration is blatantly manufacturing a crisis, writes Ross Barkan.

What Game Is Trump Playing With His Military Deployments?

What’s so unsettling about these last few months is how the Trump administration is blatantly manufacturing a crisis, writes Ross Barkan.

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Intelligencer @intelligencer.com · 4h

Air-traffic controllers are calling in sick, and flights are being delayed. Jeff Wise reports they have a huge amount of power to force an end to the government shutdown.

Will Air-Traffic Controllers End the Government Shutdown?

Air-traffic controllers are calling in sick, and flights are being delayed. Jeff Wise reports they have a huge amount of power to force an end to the government shutdown.

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Intelligencer @intelligencer.com · 16h

On Tuesday, NYSE owner said it would invest up to $2 billion in the betting platform Polymarket — aiding its prospects in establishing a U.S. presence, where it was, until recently, banned. Read a profile of its 27-year-old founder, Shayne Coplan, from March.

Shayne Coplan’s Big Bet Is Paying Off

The 26-year-old upended political polling on his way to creating the billion-dollar betting platform Polymarket. But is it legal?

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Intelligencer @intelligencer.com · 16h

Democrats were cruising in Virginia’s off-year elections. Now the GOP is looking to take advantage of horrific 2022 texts from Democratic attorney-general nominee Jay Jones to divide and conquer with Abigail Spanberger as the real target.

Republicans See an Upset in Violent Texts From Virginia Democrat

Democrats were cruising in Virginia’s off-year elections. Now the GOP is looking to take advantage of horrific 2022 texts from Democratic attorney-general nominee Jay Jones to divide and conquer with Abigail Spanberger as the real target.

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Intelligencer @intelligencer.com · 17h

Trump and Stephen Miller believe any resistance to the administration, by politicians, judges, or citizens, is insurrectionary and may warrant troop deployments, as they are seeking in Portland. It’s a by-product of demonizing opposition.

Trump and Stephen Miller See Insurrection Everywhere

Trump and Stephen Miller believe any resistance to the administration, by politicians, judges, or citizens, is insurrectionary and may warrant troop deployments, as they are seeking in Portland. It’s a by-product of demonizing opposition.

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Intelligencer @intelligencer.com · 18h

Trump’s dumb act on Ghislane Maxwell pardon fooled no one. He tried to deflect with a non-committal answer on pardoning Epstein’s accomplice, but wound up getting a strong warning from Laura Loomer.

Trump’s Dumb Act on Ghislane Maxwell Pardon Fooled No One

Trump’s dumb act on Ghislane Maxwell pardon fooled no one. He tried to deflect with a non-committal answer on pardoning Epstein’s accomplice, but wound up getting a strong warning from Laura Loomer.

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Intelligencer @intelligencer.com · 21h

Trump got mad at Fox News for failing to show that he’s the most popular Republican president ever. Polls show he’s actually the least popular in the post–World War II era and perpetually unpopular overall.

Someone Should Inform Trump That He’s Actually Unpopular

Trump got mad at Fox News for failing to show that he’s the most popular Republican president ever. Polls show he’s actually the least popular in the post–World War II era and perpetually unpopular overall.

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Intelligencer @intelligencer.com · 1d

Attorney General Pam Bondi is set to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee for her first oversight hearing. Here are the latest updates.

Pam Bondi to Face Grilling in Senate Hearing: Live Updates

Attorney General Pam Bondi is set to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee for her first oversight hearing. Here are the latest updates.

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Intelligencer @intelligencer.com · 1d

The Bad Bunny Super Bowl 2026 controversy, explained. Is the NFL canceling Bad Bunny? Will ICE really be at the game? Here’s the latest news on the halftime-show headliner and the MAGA backlash.

The Bad Bunny Super Bowl 2026 Controversy, Explained

The Bad Bunny Super Bowl 2026 controversy, explained. Is the NFL canceling Bad Bunny? Will ICE really be at the game? Here’s the latest news on the halftime-show headliner and the MAGA backlash.

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Intelligencer @intelligencer.com · 1d

Even techno optimists acknowledge that the skills children will need are evolving faster than schools can, and that the most utopic AI outcome will still be completely unrecognizable in its particulars and problems. How do you futureproof your child when the future suddenly appears more uncertain?

The Techno Optimist’s Guide to Futureproofing Your Child

AI doomers and bloomers alike are girding themselves for what’s coming — starting with their kids.

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Intelligencer @intelligencer.com · 1d

It’s nonsensical, writes columnist Ross Barkan. But Trump has less a theory of power than a theory of revenge.

Trump’s Bizarre War on New York City Infrastructure

It’s nonsensical, writes columnist Ross Barkan. But Trump has less a theory of power than a theory of revenge.

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Intelligencer @intelligencer.com · 1d

As AI upends work and renders the old achievement track obsolete, tech-world parents are testing new ways to prepare their children for what’s next — from an experimental school to a controversial childrearing philosophy.

The Techno Optimist’s Guide to Futureproofing Your Child

As AI upends work and renders the old achievement track obsolete, tech-world parents are testing new ways to prepare their children for what’s next — from an experimental school to a controversial childrearing philosophy.

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Intelligencer @intelligencer.com · 1d

OpenAI and the rest of the booming AI industry would like to stop depending on Nvidia for chips. Now, Sam Altman is trying to manifest an alternative.

Sam Altman Is Trying to Manifest a New Nvidia

OpenAI and the rest of the booming AI industry would like to stop depending on Nvidia for chips. Now, Sam Altman is trying to manifest an alternative.

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Intelligencer @intelligencer.com · 1d

Mike Johnson seems to be stalling to block the Epstein-files vote. The Speaker claims he can’t swear in Democrat Adelita Grijalva, who plans to sign the discharge petition, during the government shutdown. That’s not true.

Johnson Seems to Be Stalling to Block Epstein-Files Vote

Mike Johnson seems to be stalling to block the Epstein-files vote. The Speaker claims he can’t swear in Democrat Adelita Grijalva, who plans to sign the discharge petition, during the government shutdown. That’s not true.

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Intelligencer @intelligencer.com · 1d

In 2019, the self-help guri and serial entrepreneur Tai Lopez co-founded a company dedicated to scooping up distressed or bankrupt assets — it didn’t take long for the losses to add up. Read more about Lopez’s path from YouTube guru to alleged felon.

‘Do You Believe I’m a Scam? Haha’

Tai Lopez became YouTube famous by promising young men that they, too, could own a Lamborghini. Then came the alleged Ponzi scheme.

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Intelligencer @intelligencer.com · 1d

Trump’s provocative ICE tactics cause protests that become an excuse to send in the troops, as in Los Angeles and Portland. Judges are beginning to push back, and Democrats should too, with their own credible positions on crime and immigration.

Trump Is Using ICE Protests to Militarize Cities

Trump’s provocative ICE tactics cause protests that become an excuse to send in the troops, as in Los Angeles and Portland. Judges are beginning to push back, and Democrats should too, with their own credible positions on crime and immigration.

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Intelligencer @intelligencer.com · 1d

President Donald Trump is trying to deploy National Guard units from California and Texas to Portland and elsewhere in defiance of state leaders and a federal court order.

Trump’s Deployment of National Guard to Oregon and Illinois Triggers Legal Chaos

President Donald Trump is trying to deploy National Guard units from California and Texas to Portland and elsewhere in defiance of state leaders and a federal court order.

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Intelligencer @intelligencer.com · 2d

Is the U.S. at war with Venezuela? The U.S. is still blowing up Venezuelan boats in international waters, alleging they are operated by narco-terrorists. Here’s what experts and analysts say about what it all means.

Are We at War With Venezuela?

Is the U.S. at war with Venezuela? The U.S. is still blowing up Venezuelan boats in international waters, alleging they are operated by narco-terrorists. Here’s what experts and analysts say about what it all means.

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Intelligencer @intelligencer.com · 2d

AI keeps making startling new advances, but artificial intelligence researcher Ethan Mollick says the robot job apocalypse isn’t happening anytime soon.

The Big Advantage Humans Have Over AI

AI keeps making startling new advances, but artificial intelligence researcher Ethan Mollick says the robot job apocalypse isn’t happening anytime soon.

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Intelligencer @intelligencer.com · 2d

Tai Lopez became YouTube famous by promising young men they too could own a Lamborghini. Then came the alleged Ponzi scheme.

‘Do You Believe I’m a Scam? Haha’

Tai Lopez became YouTube famous by promising young men they too could own a Lamborghini. Then came the alleged Ponzi scheme.

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Intelligencer @intelligencer.com · 2d

Jewish therapists and their Jewish patients are breaking up over the war in Gaza, too. Listservs are full of requests from patients seeking like-minded practitioners, and therapists themselves are struggling with how to help clients who are demanding to know their politics.

Does It Matter What Your Therapist Thinks About Israel?

The war has divided Jewish New Yorkers from each other — and from their analysts.

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Intelligencer @intelligencer.com · 4d

Will Trump’s Israel-Hamas peace plan actually work? Israeli Policy Forum’s Michael Koplow says that while caveats abound, the proposal could really have legs.

Is Peace in Gaza No Longer a Fantasy?

Will Trump’s Israel-Hamas peace plan actually work? Israeli Policy Forum’s Michael Koplow says that while caveats abound, the proposal could really have legs.

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Intelligencer @intelligencer.com · 4d

Does it matter what your therapist thinks about Israel? The war has divided Jewish New Yorkers from each other — and from their analysts, writes Julia Edelstein.

Does It Matter What Your Therapist Thinks About Israel?

Does it matter what your therapist thinks about Israel? The war has divided Jewish New Yorkers from each other — and from their analysts, writes Julia Edelstein.

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Intelligencer @intelligencer.com · 4d

Aside from setting up their midterm messaging, Democratic government shutdown negotiators should protect the midterm ballot box from Trump’s tampering. The only win that really matters is in November 2026.

The Other Demand Democrats Should Make During the Shutdown Fight

Aside from setting up their midterm messaging, Democratic government shutdown negotiators should protect the midterm ballot box from Trump’s tampering. The only win that really matters is in November 2026.

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