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Big Oil "purchased solar and EV patents to ensure others couldn’t use them, solicited control of renewable markets and then abandoned them, and funded powerful institutions to promote false solutions, all while using trade groups to downplay the harms of fossil fuels, according to the complaint." 😠
A Secret Oil Cartel Might Have Killed Our Clean-Energy Future
In a landmark antitrust case, Michigan alleges oil companies colluded to “capture and kill” clean-energy and electric-vehicle efforts.
www.levernews.com
February 4, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Big Oil "purchased solar and EV patents to ensure others couldn’t use them, solicited control of renewable markets and then abandoned them, and funded powerful institutions to promote false solutions, all while using trade groups to downplay the harms of fossil fuels, according to the complaint." 😠
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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
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January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
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Another “crazy story” this guy heard was that Haitians were eating people’s pets.
January 26, 2026 at 12:14 AM
Another “crazy story” this guy heard was that Haitians were eating people’s pets.
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Made it free, but here are some thoughts/takeaways/analysis/#content from the Badgers' blowout win at Penn State.
5 thoughts from Wisconsin basketball's blowout win at Penn State
Make it five in a row for the Badgers.
www.badgerobserver.com
January 23, 2026 at 3:05 AM
Made it free, but here are some thoughts/takeaways/analysis/#content from the Badgers' blowout win at Penn State.
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“We’re just trying to punish teams.”
How John Blackwell and Nick Boyd have meshed to become one of the nation’s best backcourt duos www.badgerconnect.com/how-john-bla...
How John Blackwell and Nick Boyd have meshed to become one of the nation’s best backcourt duos www.badgerconnect.com/how-john-bla...
How John Blackwell and Nick Boyd have meshed to become one of the nation’s best backcourt duos | Badger Connect
Blackwell and Boyd have been catalysts as Wisconsin continues to build its NCAA Tournament resume.
www.badgerconnect.com
January 23, 2026 at 12:23 PM
“We’re just trying to punish teams.”
How John Blackwell and Nick Boyd have meshed to become one of the nation’s best backcourt duos www.badgerconnect.com/how-john-bla...
How John Blackwell and Nick Boyd have meshed to become one of the nation’s best backcourt duos www.badgerconnect.com/how-john-bla...
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We've got a new episode of The Camp out now. Recapping Luke Fickell's transfer portal press conference, taking listener questions and more. www.youtube.com/watch?v=4i9N...
January 22, 2026 at 4:20 PM
We've got a new episode of The Camp out now. Recapping Luke Fickell's transfer portal press conference, taking listener questions and more. www.youtube.com/watch?v=4i9N...
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New story: Five takeaways from Luke Fickell on Wisconsin’s transfer portal cycle this offseason www.badgerconnect.com/five-takeawa...
Five takeaways from Luke Fickell on Wisconsin’s transfer portal cycle this offseason
The Badgers have officially signed 32 portal players this month.
www.badgerconnect.com
January 21, 2026 at 10:18 PM
New story: Five takeaways from Luke Fickell on Wisconsin’s transfer portal cycle this offseason www.badgerconnect.com/five-takeawa...
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It's been an extremely busy transfer portal cycle for Wisconsin. Taking stock of the Badgers' portal additions on offense. www.badgerconnect.com/taking-stock...
Taking stock of Wisconsin’s football transfer portal additions on offense
The Badgers added 15 players across every offensive position group.
www.badgerconnect.com
January 19, 2026 at 12:05 PM
It's been an extremely busy transfer portal cycle for Wisconsin. Taking stock of the Badgers' portal additions on offense. www.badgerconnect.com/taking-stock...
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We have a new episode of The Swing. Discussing Wisconsin's four-game winning streak, path to the NCAA Tournament and more. www.youtube.com/watch?v=PA5H...
January 20, 2026 at 4:58 PM
We have a new episode of The Swing. Discussing Wisconsin's four-game winning streak, path to the NCAA Tournament and more. www.youtube.com/watch?v=PA5H...
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The Powell witch-hunt is not about revenge. It’s not about monetary policy. It’s about power. As is ICE. As is Venezuela. As is the fact that he does not intend to give up power in 2028.
January 12, 2026 at 2:29 AM
The Powell witch-hunt is not about revenge. It’s not about monetary policy. It’s about power. As is ICE. As is Venezuela. As is the fact that he does not intend to give up power in 2028.
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“I’ve grown up around a ton of people that put their heart and soul into Badger football. To be a part of that tradition and that culture is insane.”
BREAKING: Four-star in-state TE Korz Loken commits to Wisconsin. Here’s what it means for the Badgers: www.badgerconnect.com/why-four-sta...
BREAKING: Four-star in-state TE Korz Loken commits to Wisconsin. Here’s what it means for the Badgers: www.badgerconnect.com/why-four-sta...
Why four-star in-state tight end Korz Loken committed to Wisconsin and his fit with the Badgers
Loken, the No. 8 tight end in the country, represents a major addition for the program.
www.badgerconnect.com
January 10, 2026 at 8:00 PM
“I’ve grown up around a ton of people that put their heart and soul into Badger football. To be a part of that tradition and that culture is insane.”
BREAKING: Four-star in-state TE Korz Loken commits to Wisconsin. Here’s what it means for the Badgers: www.badgerconnect.com/why-four-sta...
BREAKING: Four-star in-state TE Korz Loken commits to Wisconsin. Here’s what it means for the Badgers: www.badgerconnect.com/why-four-sta...
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There it is. The Badgers pick up a key 2027 in-state recruit in consensus 4-star TE Korz Loken.
He spoke with Badger Observer about his decision:
*Why he committed
*When he knew
*The 2027 in-state class
*How he could be used in the offense
He spoke with Badger Observer about his decision:
*Why he committed
*When he knew
*The 2027 in-state class
*How he could be used in the offense
Why 4-star tight end Korz Loken committed to Badgers
Inside the latest commitment of an in-state recruit, and what it means to announce it on a national broadcast.
www.badgerobserver.com
January 10, 2026 at 8:00 PM
There it is. The Badgers pick up a key 2027 in-state recruit in consensus 4-star TE Korz Loken.
He spoke with Badger Observer about his decision:
*Why he committed
*When he knew
*The 2027 in-state class
*How he could be used in the offense
He spoke with Badger Observer about his decision:
*Why he committed
*When he knew
*The 2027 in-state class
*How he could be used in the offense
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Wisconsin knocks off undefeated and No. 2 Michigan 91-88 on the road.
John Blackwell scores 26 points, Nick Boyd 22, Aleksas Bieliauskas 17, Braedon Carrington 12.
First signature victory for the Badgers. That is one of the best wins by any team in the country this season.
John Blackwell scores 26 points, Nick Boyd 22, Aleksas Bieliauskas 17, Braedon Carrington 12.
First signature victory for the Badgers. That is one of the best wins by any team in the country this season.
January 10, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Wisconsin knocks off undefeated and No. 2 Michigan 91-88 on the road.
John Blackwell scores 26 points, Nick Boyd 22, Aleksas Bieliauskas 17, Braedon Carrington 12.
First signature victory for the Badgers. That is one of the best wins by any team in the country this season.
John Blackwell scores 26 points, Nick Boyd 22, Aleksas Bieliauskas 17, Braedon Carrington 12.
First signature victory for the Badgers. That is one of the best wins by any team in the country this season.
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Inside Wisconsin’s transfer portal approach with head coach Luke Fickell and GM Marcus Sedberry: www.badgerconnect.com/inside-wisco...
Inside Wisconsin’s transfer portal approach with head coach Luke Fickell and GM Marcus Sedberry
The Badgers have overhauled their roster by adding 23 portal players so far.
www.badgerconnect.com
January 9, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Inside Wisconsin’s transfer portal approach with head coach Luke Fickell and GM Marcus Sedberry: www.badgerconnect.com/inside-wisco...
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"It’s exciting to see what they can do this year. I know everybody is frustrated about last year, so the only way to go is up.”
Eugene Hilton Jr. and his dad detail decision to withdraw from transfer portal and return to Wisconsin: www.badgerconnect.com/eugene-hilto...
Eugene Hilton Jr. and his dad detail decision to withdraw from transfer portal and return to Wisconsin: www.badgerconnect.com/eugene-hilto...
Eugene Hilton Jr. and his dad detail decision to withdraw from portal and return to Wisconsin
Hilton Jr. caught eight passes for 91 yards as a freshman and is expected to have a bigger role.
www.badgerconnect.com
January 8, 2026 at 11:02 PM
"It’s exciting to see what they can do this year. I know everybody is frustrated about last year, so the only way to go is up.”
Eugene Hilton Jr. and his dad detail decision to withdraw from transfer portal and return to Wisconsin: www.badgerconnect.com/eugene-hilto...
Eugene Hilton Jr. and his dad detail decision to withdraw from transfer portal and return to Wisconsin: www.badgerconnect.com/eugene-hilto...
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NEW: Second video shows ICE shooting in Minneapolis. A woman, a U.S. citizen, was killed
January 7, 2026 at 6:19 PM
NEW: Second video shows ICE shooting in Minneapolis. A woman, a U.S. citizen, was killed
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Four generations of my family have served our country. Service is in my blood. The President wouldn’t know anything about that.
January 5, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Four generations of my family have served our country. Service is in my blood. The President wouldn’t know anything about that.
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From earlier: Colton Joseph is a Badger. How Wisconsin landed its top transfer portal quarterback target and his fit with the program. This story is free to read at Badger Connect: www.badgerconnect.com/how-wisconsi...
How Wisconsin landed Colton Joseph as its next transfer quarterback and his fit with the Badgers
Joseph, a sought-after portal target from Old Dominion, has two years of eligibility remaining.
www.badgerconnect.com
January 5, 2026 at 12:50 AM
From earlier: Colton Joseph is a Badger. How Wisconsin landed its top transfer portal quarterback target and his fit with the program. This story is free to read at Badger Connect: www.badgerconnect.com/how-wisconsi...
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BREAKING: Wisconsin has its transfer portal quarterback with Colton Joseph. Here’s the story of how the Badgers landed Joseph and his fit with the program. Available at Badger Connect for all to read: www.badgerconnect.com/how-wisconsi...
How Wisconsin landed Colton Joseph as its next transfer quarterback and his fit with the Badgers
Joseph, a sought-after portal target from Old Dominion, has two years of eligibility remaining.
www.badgerconnect.com
January 4, 2026 at 4:19 PM
BREAKING: Wisconsin has its transfer portal quarterback with Colton Joseph. Here’s the story of how the Badgers landed Joseph and his fit with the program. Available at Badger Connect for all to read: www.badgerconnect.com/how-wisconsi...
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Put together some thoughts and stats about new Badgers transfer QB Colton Joseph, including how he fared against two key P4 programs this season, what he brings to the offense, and more.
Initial thoughts on Wisconsin football's new transfer quarterback, Colton Joseph
The Badgers got their transfer target on campus and locked in. Here's what to know.
www.badgerobserver.com
January 4, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Put together some thoughts and stats about new Badgers transfer QB Colton Joseph, including how he fared against two key P4 programs this season, what he brings to the offense, and more.
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We are failing our kids
December 16, 2025 at 3:06 PM
We are failing our kids
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New ideas about chronic illness could revolutionize treatment if we take the research seriously.
Scientists Thought Parkinson’s Was in Our Genes. It Might Be in the Water
New ideas about chronic illness could revolutionize treatment, if we take the research seriously.
wrd.cm
December 13, 2025 at 5:05 PM
New ideas about chronic illness could revolutionize treatment if we take the research seriously.
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Baseball has evolved.
The 300-win standard for pitchers, flawed as it might have been, is no longer an appropriate measure. And injuries must be taken into consideration.
@ken-rosenthal.bsky.social on the criteria ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/686...
The 300-win standard for pitchers, flawed as it might have been, is no longer an appropriate measure. And injuries must be taken into consideration.
@ken-rosenthal.bsky.social on the criteria ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/686...
December 4, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Baseball has evolved.
The 300-win standard for pitchers, flawed as it might have been, is no longer an appropriate measure. And injuries must be taken into consideration.
@ken-rosenthal.bsky.social on the criteria ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/686...
The 300-win standard for pitchers, flawed as it might have been, is no longer an appropriate measure. And injuries must be taken into consideration.
@ken-rosenthal.bsky.social on the criteria ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/686...
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There were daft shots to endure. There was Mitchell Starc discomforting England’s top order and threatening to run through the tail.
And, through it all, there was the defiance and brilliance of Joe Root. That tiresome statistic about not having made a Test century in Australia has been put to bed.
And, through it all, there was the defiance and brilliance of Joe Root. That tiresome statistic about not having made a Test century in Australia has been put to bed.
December 4, 2025 at 12:33 PM
There were daft shots to endure. There was Mitchell Starc discomforting England’s top order and threatening to run through the tail.
And, through it all, there was the defiance and brilliance of Joe Root. That tiresome statistic about not having made a Test century in Australia has been put to bed.
And, through it all, there was the defiance and brilliance of Joe Root. That tiresome statistic about not having made a Test century in Australia has been put to bed.