Jeremiah Cushman
@jdcushman45.bsky.social
Defense journalist, Europeanist (🇪🇪🇱🇻🇱🇹🇫🇮🇸🇪), metalhead, not necessarily in that order...
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My latest for @science.org: Researchers at Nokia Bell Labs have done something remarkable -- turned a submarine telecom cable in the Pacific Ocean into, in effect, an array of 44,000 (!) seismic sensors.
That's potentially DAS-like precision -- and it doesn't need its own dedicated fibers.
That's potentially DAS-like precision -- and it doesn't need its own dedicated fibers.
Seafloor telecom cable transformed into giant earthquake detector
Dense seismic array more than 4000 kilometers long promises new views of Earth’s interior
www.science.org
December 15, 2025 at 9:20 PM
My latest for @science.org: Researchers at Nokia Bell Labs have done something remarkable -- turned a submarine telecom cable in the Pacific Ocean into, in effect, an array of 44,000 (!) seismic sensors.
That's potentially DAS-like precision -- and it doesn't need its own dedicated fibers.
That's potentially DAS-like precision -- and it doesn't need its own dedicated fibers.
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Gaston is the MAGA Disney princess.
I do not want Gaston backstory, I do not need Gaston backstory, I reject Gaston backstory
he is a fully formed oaf, consuming eggs by the dozen in one of the greatest villain songs ever written, and that is all we need of him
he is a fully formed oaf, consuming eggs by the dozen in one of the greatest villain songs ever written, and that is all we need of him
Disney Developing Live-Action ‘Gaston’ Movie From Writer Dave Callaham And Producer Michelle Rejwan
Disney is in early development on a new live-action pic centered on the Beauty and the Beast character Gaston.
deadline.com
December 15, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Gaston is the MAGA Disney princess.
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Invading Venezuela over non-existent WMDs will let the current president crush the dreams of the “no more pointless foreign wars” crowd in the funniest way imaginable
December 15, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Invading Venezuela over non-existent WMDs will let the current president crush the dreams of the “no more pointless foreign wars” crowd in the funniest way imaginable
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Someone on Reddit posted a graph tree of players the New York islanders have acquired as a direct result of a trade they made in 1981 that completely links to a player the islanders have today.
I wish I had this level of autism.
I wish I had this level of autism.
December 15, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Someone on Reddit posted a graph tree of players the New York islanders have acquired as a direct result of a trade they made in 1981 that completely links to a player the islanders have today.
I wish I had this level of autism.
I wish I had this level of autism.
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When people accuse a metal or hardcore band of being an industry plant I would love for them to explain what industry is secretly financing the band because it's definitely not the music industry.
PRESIDENT Reject Industry Plant Claims, Say "People Find It Hard To Accept That Something Can Just Explode Organically"
metalinjection.net/news/preside...
metalinjection.net/news/preside...
PRESIDENT Reject Industry Plant Claims, Say "People Find It Hard To Accept That Something Can Just Explode Organically" - Metal Injection
Mr. President of PRESIDENT had a sit down with Metal Hammer in the UK in which he pretty staunchly denied the industry plant allegations.
metalinjection.net
December 15, 2025 at 8:55 PM
When people accuse a metal or hardcore band of being an industry plant I would love for them to explain what industry is secretly financing the band because it's definitely not the music industry.
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Live look of the apolitical military professional (they just happen to be standing right there):
December 15, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Live look of the apolitical military professional (they just happen to be standing right there):
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Returning to a 91% marginal tax rate to end billionairism would require a nationwide campaign to EXPLAIN the difference between marginal and effective rates.
I see people all the time who don't like the status quo but who also "don't want to tax 91% of anyone's earnings" (which isn't what happens).
I see people all the time who don't like the status quo but who also "don't want to tax 91% of anyone's earnings" (which isn't what happens).
A strong, integrated military. Robust support for the Atlantic Alliance. Bloodless, flannel suit wearing killers in the IC.
Aggressive civil rights reforms and national health insurance at home, the Marshall Plan abroad.
And a 91% marginal tax rate.
Aggressive civil rights reforms and national health insurance at home, the Marshall Plan abroad.
And a 91% marginal tax rate.
December 15, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Returning to a 91% marginal tax rate to end billionairism would require a nationwide campaign to EXPLAIN the difference between marginal and effective rates.
I see people all the time who don't like the status quo but who also "don't want to tax 91% of anyone's earnings" (which isn't what happens).
I see people all the time who don't like the status quo but who also "don't want to tax 91% of anyone's earnings" (which isn't what happens).
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In honor of Rob Reiner, I wrote about the Michael Stivic / Archie Bunker dynamic, the dual-fission reactor that powered "All in the Family" [giftie] www.nytimes.com/2025/12/15/a...
As Archie Bunker’s Foil, Rob Reiner Brought Politics Home
www.nytimes.com
December 15, 2025 at 7:56 PM
In honor of Rob Reiner, I wrote about the Michael Stivic / Archie Bunker dynamic, the dual-fission reactor that powered "All in the Family" [giftie] www.nytimes.com/2025/12/15/a...
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Supermarine Spitfire Mark Vs of No 417 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force in loose formation over the Tunisian Desert. April 1943.
#Tunisia1943
amzn.to/4eg1DDC
#Tunisia1943
amzn.to/4eg1DDC
December 15, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Supermarine Spitfire Mark Vs of No 417 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force in loose formation over the Tunisian Desert. April 1943.
#Tunisia1943
amzn.to/4eg1DDC
#Tunisia1943
amzn.to/4eg1DDC
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Asked to write something about technology in Thucydides and there's a bit on siegecraft and I'm trying not to be snarky here but the core technology in Thucydidean siegecraft is God's own humble Rock. Placed atop another rock.
It's all walls and counter-walls. The tech is literally neolithic.
It's all walls and counter-walls. The tech is literally neolithic.
December 15, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Asked to write something about technology in Thucydides and there's a bit on siegecraft and I'm trying not to be snarky here but the core technology in Thucydidean siegecraft is God's own humble Rock. Placed atop another rock.
It's all walls and counter-walls. The tech is literally neolithic.
It's all walls and counter-walls. The tech is literally neolithic.
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New Patriot Interceptors To Allow For “Over-The-Shoulder” Shots At Passing Targets www.twz.com/land/new-pat...
New Patriot Interceptors To Allow For "Over-The-Shoulder" Shots At Passing Targets
New vertical launchers will also help change how Patriot can engage threats, including ones that slip by overhead.
www.twz.com
December 15, 2025 at 7:52 PM
New Patriot Interceptors To Allow For “Over-The-Shoulder” Shots At Passing Targets www.twz.com/land/new-pat...
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Another US airstrike in Somalia happened yesterday, near Kismayo. AFRICOM released no casualty figures or other information beyond saying it "targeted" al-Shabaab. This is by my count the 87th strike or series of strikes announced by AFRICOM this year, by far the most ever in a year in Somalia.
www.africom.mil
December 15, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Another US airstrike in Somalia happened yesterday, near Kismayo. AFRICOM released no casualty figures or other information beyond saying it "targeted" al-Shabaab. This is by my count the 87th strike or series of strikes announced by AFRICOM this year, by far the most ever in a year in Somalia.
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there must be a name for using early investors' money to pay off newer investors
Ribbon Finance suffers $2.7 million exploit, plans to use "dormant" users' funds to repay active users
December 12, 2025
https://www.web3isgoinggreat.com/?id=ribbon-finance-exploit
December 12, 2025
https://www.web3isgoinggreat.com/?id=ribbon-finance-exploit
December 15, 2025 at 7:41 PM
there must be a name for using early investors' money to pay off newer investors
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Some bits that stood out for me
-GMLRS now have 8% success hit rates
-takes 10 ATACMS to destroy a radar
-6-10% of ZSU drone salvos in an attack-get through
-50% VRSF intercept rate of ALCM
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-GMLRS now have 8% success hit rates
-takes 10 ATACMS to destroy a radar
-6-10% of ZSU drone salvos in an attack-get through
-50% VRSF intercept rate of ALCM
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this morning's reading
www.rusi.org/explore-our-...
www.rusi.org/explore-our-...
Disrupting Russian Air Defence Production: Reclaiming the Sky
This paper offers a comprehensive analysis of the manufacturing process of Russian air defence systems, demonstrating significant vulnerabilities in their production that could be exploited to disrupt...
www.rusi.org
December 15, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Some bits that stood out for me
-GMLRS now have 8% success hit rates
-takes 10 ATACMS to destroy a radar
-6-10% of ZSU drone salvos in an attack-get through
-50% VRSF intercept rate of ALCM
-
-GMLRS now have 8% success hit rates
-takes 10 ATACMS to destroy a radar
-6-10% of ZSU drone salvos in an attack-get through
-50% VRSF intercept rate of ALCM
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And yet, it's just being covered stenographically by all the outlets, as if this administration is just a totally "normal" one.
Don't. Print. Lies. In. The. Newspapers.
Don't. Print. Lies. In. The. Newspapers.
December 15, 2025 at 7:17 PM
And yet, it's just being covered stenographically by all the outlets, as if this administration is just a totally "normal" one.
Don't. Print. Lies. In. The. Newspapers.
Don't. Print. Lies. In. The. Newspapers.
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It already has. I will say it again: The unbelievable drop in numbers of people coming in already shows that there's an effect already. Most days I am reading Wikipedia all day. We have a population that skews geriatric and I don't know exactly what is going on, but it IS going on.
Obamacare expiration will have ‘death spiral’ effect on US healthcare – experts. End of subsidies after failed legislation will have serious and damaging impact on entire sector, policy experts say | The Guardian www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Obamacare expiration will have ‘death spiral’ effect on US healthcare – experts
End of subsidies after failed legislation will have serious and damaging impact on entire sector, policy experts say
www.theguardian.com
December 15, 2025 at 7:17 PM
It already has. I will say it again: The unbelievable drop in numbers of people coming in already shows that there's an effect already. Most days I am reading Wikipedia all day. We have a population that skews geriatric and I don't know exactly what is going on, but it IS going on.
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A pilot of No 417 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force climbing into the cockpit of his Supermarine Spitfire fighter at Goubrine. 1943.
#Tunisia1943
amzn.to/4eCysKT
#Tunisia1943
amzn.to/4eCysKT
December 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM
A pilot of No 417 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Force climbing into the cockpit of his Supermarine Spitfire fighter at Goubrine. 1943.
#Tunisia1943
amzn.to/4eCysKT
#Tunisia1943
amzn.to/4eCysKT
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This man is the best of us.
Ahmed al Ahmed, the man who tackled one of the Bondi killers, became an Australian citizen 3 years ago.
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
His deed was "his way of conveying his gratitude for staying in Australia, for being granted citizenship."
He took 5 bullets, and fears he'll lose his left arm.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
December 15, 2025 at 7:14 PM
This man is the best of us.
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Hot take with initial analysis - Ukrainian strike on Novorossiysk
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0B1W...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0B1W...
Russian Submarine hit in Dramatic Attack in Black Sea
YouTube video by H I Sutton
www.youtube.com
December 15, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Hot take with initial analysis - Ukrainian strike on Novorossiysk
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0B1W...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0B1W...
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The Ministry of Defence says it is accelerating the development and adoption of uncrewed systems, while acknowledging that regulation remains a major barrier.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-to-b...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-to-b...
Britain to buy thousands of drones and vows faster rollout
The Ministry of Defence says it is accelerating the development and adoption of uncrewed systems, while acknowledging that regulation remains a major barrier.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk
December 15, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The Ministry of Defence says it is accelerating the development and adoption of uncrewed systems, while acknowledging that regulation remains a major barrier.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-to-b...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/britain-to-b...
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Sounds about right.
December 15, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Sounds about right.
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- Pope Leo X in 1517, after being told about Martin Luther.
WTF is a “Christian influencer?”
December 15, 2025 at 1:54 AM
- Pope Leo X in 1517, after being told about Martin Luther.
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China will look like fools when Hegseth plays a Navigation Shark card against their infantry
If you're in Space Force, please let me know if they printed out and handed out actual playing cards the these naming schemes on them. Because this looks like Space Force is trying to make a Magic The Gathering-type game. taskandpurpose.com/culture/spac...
Space Force rolls out new themes for naming its weapons and space systems
Space Force wants to give systems familiar nicknames. It unveiled the themes for those names with bright, colorful playing card graphics.
taskandpurpose.com
December 15, 2025 at 1:15 AM
China will look like fools when Hegseth plays a Navigation Shark card against their infantry
Whooooo!!!
December 15, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Whooooo!!!
Nice to have something that resembles winter for a little while
Good lord it’s freezing in DC at the moment. Been a very cold winter: November felt like December and December feels like January.
December 15, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Nice to have something that resembles winter for a little while