David Bernknopf
@mediadavid.bsky.social
Writer and news video producer floating around Colorado.
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U.S. EXISTING HOME SALES GREW BY ONLY 0.5% IN NOVEMBER, BELOW THE PREVIOUS MONTH'S 1.2% AND ESTIMATES OF 1.2%. 🏠📉
December 19, 2025 at 3:05 PM
U.S. EXISTING HOME SALES GREW BY ONLY 0.5% IN NOVEMBER, BELOW THE PREVIOUS MONTH'S 1.2% AND ESTIMATES OF 1.2%. 🏠📉
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THE U.S. MICHIGAN CONSUMER SENTIMENT FOR DECEMBER IS 52.9, SLIGHTLY DOWN FROM LAST MONTH'S 53.3 AND BELOW THE ESTIMATED 53.5. 📉
December 19, 2025 at 3:05 PM
THE U.S. MICHIGAN CONSUMER SENTIMENT FOR DECEMBER IS 52.9, SLIGHTLY DOWN FROM LAST MONTH'S 53.3 AND BELOW THE ESTIMATED 53.5. 📉
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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 4:34 PM
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...
Another in a series of beautiful Colorado sunsets
December 13, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Another in a series of beautiful Colorado sunsets
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A vital community information source in remote Alaska is being drastically downsized and may suffer future cuts because of loss of federal grants
current.org/2025/12/down...
current.org/2025/12/down...
Downsizing at KYUK in Bethel will eliminate nine jobs
“It is just heartbreaking for us,” says Kristin Hall, GM of the public media organization serving remote communities in southwestern Alaska.
current.org
December 8, 2025 at 11:21 PM
A vital community information source in remote Alaska is being drastically downsized and may suffer future cuts because of loss of federal grants
current.org/2025/12/down...
current.org/2025/12/down...
A vital community information source in remote Alaska is being drastically downsized and may suffer future cuts because of loss of federal grants
current.org/2025/12/down...
current.org/2025/12/down...
Downsizing at KYUK in Bethel will eliminate nine jobs
“It is just heartbreaking for us,” says Kristin Hall, GM of the public media organization serving remote communities in southwestern Alaska.
current.org
December 8, 2025 at 11:21 PM
A vital community information source in remote Alaska is being drastically downsized and may suffer future cuts because of loss of federal grants
current.org/2025/12/down...
current.org/2025/12/down...
And here's one more of that shows just a tiny increase year to year
Consumer value-seeking and Thanksgiving | Deloitte Insights share.google/rvhLK7EBpaVJ...
Consumer value-seeking and Thanksgiving | Deloitte Insights share.google/rvhLK7EBpaVJ...
November 26, 2025 at 2:10 PM
And here's one more of that shows just a tiny increase year to year
Consumer value-seeking and Thanksgiving | Deloitte Insights share.google/rvhLK7EBpaVJ...
Consumer value-seeking and Thanksgiving | Deloitte Insights share.google/rvhLK7EBpaVJ...
Having gotten my snark out It is also fair and necessary to note that two independent studies one by NPR the other by the farm bureau show Thanksgiving costs actually are down slightly and it's largely due to a significant drop in the cost of turkey
It would be interesting to see how much generic stuff is in his cupboard
November 26, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Having gotten my snark out It is also fair and necessary to note that two independent studies one by NPR the other by the farm bureau show Thanksgiving costs actually are down slightly and it's largely due to a significant drop in the cost of turkey
The vibecession continues
Consumer sentiment falls as Americans prep for Black Friday, holidays share.google/9y9HcdzMnp1n...
Consumer sentiment falls as Americans prep for Black Friday, holidays share.google/9y9HcdzMnp1n...
Consumer sentiment near record low as Americans head into the holidays
The announcement shows consumer sentiment hovering near historic lows, reflecting Americans' ongoing concerns about affordability.
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November 21, 2025 at 6:08 PM
The vibecession continues
Consumer sentiment falls as Americans prep for Black Friday, holidays share.google/9y9HcdzMnp1n...
Consumer sentiment falls as Americans prep for Black Friday, holidays share.google/9y9HcdzMnp1n...
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Our world
Our world
NTX men planned to murder men, enslave women on foreign island: Indictment
Two North Texas men have been indicted for an alleged scheme to sail to a foreign island, murder all the men, and enslave the women and children.
www.fox4news.com
November 21, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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Our world
Our world
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The Beths rocking the Ogden in Denver
November 20, 2025 at 6:47 AM
The Beths rocking the Ogden in Denver
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Page One in Iowa.
November 20, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Page One in Iowa.
The Beths rocking the Ogden in Denver
November 20, 2025 at 6:47 AM
The Beths rocking the Ogden in Denver
If Republicans are so convinced the Epstein files will damage almost solely Democrats, why were they so nice to their opposition by refusing to release the documents and why were Democrats so stupid as to demand the release?
November 19, 2025 at 3:08 PM
If Republicans are so convinced the Epstein files will damage almost solely Democrats, why were they so nice to their opposition by refusing to release the documents and why were Democrats so stupid as to demand the release?
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New — I wrote about the myriad ways journalism’s moral rot manifests, and how our crumbling institutions have created the conditions for it to fester:
Moral rot in elite journalism is killing the whole field
The Nuzzi/RFK Jr. mess and the revelation of Esptein's journo pals lay bare a profound moral absence at the heart of our free press.
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November 18, 2025 at 10:03 PM
New — I wrote about the myriad ways journalism’s moral rot manifests, and how our crumbling institutions have created the conditions for it to fester:
Huge unexpected cost increase for retirees healthcare
Medicare charge will far exceed the percentage increase in cost of living
Adjustment
Standard Medicare Part B premium 2026 share.google/GgNRxJyXJlSn...
Medicare charge will far exceed the percentage increase in cost of living
Adjustment
Standard Medicare Part B premium 2026 share.google/GgNRxJyXJlSn...
Standard Medicare Part B monthly premium to jump 9.7% in 2026
Medicare Part B premiums are often deducted directly from Social Security checks, and therefore affect how much of an increase beneficiaries may see in 2026.
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November 18, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Huge unexpected cost increase for retirees healthcare
Medicare charge will far exceed the percentage increase in cost of living
Adjustment
Standard Medicare Part B premium 2026 share.google/GgNRxJyXJlSn...
Medicare charge will far exceed the percentage increase in cost of living
Adjustment
Standard Medicare Part B premium 2026 share.google/GgNRxJyXJlSn...
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Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Monday that an explosion on a section of railway line used for deliveries to Ukraine was an “unprecedented act of sabotage.”
Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Monday that an explosion on a section of railway line used for deliveries to Ukraine was an “unprecedented act of sabotage.”
Poland says railway blast was an ‘unprecedented act of sabotage’ - National | Globalnews.ca
While visiting the site Monday, Polish prime minister Donald Tusk said the incident had taken place on a line that is vital for delivering aid to Ukraine.
globalnews.ca
November 17, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Monday that an explosion on a section of railway line used for deliveries to Ukraine was an “unprecedented act of sabotage.”
Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Monday that an explosion on a section of railway line used for deliveries to Ukraine was an “unprecedented act of sabotage.”
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Turns out the Republican solution for health insurance is only a solution if you never need to cover anything significant
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
The cheap health insurance promoted by Trump officials has this catch
As millions brace for higher insurance prices, plans touted by the Trump administration are attracting attention. They are cheaper, but coverage is often skimpy.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 15, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Turns out the Republican solution for health insurance is only a solution if you never need to cover anything significant
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
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Basically saying "if you do crime for me, I won't only pardon you--I'll give you millions of dollars of public money." Truly unprecedented level of corruption
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Michael Flynn, DOJ in Settlement Talks Over $50 Million Claim
The Justice Department has been discussing settlements with two former officials from Donald Trump’s first term who — like the president — claim they’re owed major payouts from the US government as vi...
www.bloomberg.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Basically saying "if you do crime for me, I won't only pardon you--I'll give you millions of dollars of public money." Truly unprecedented level of corruption
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Turns out the Republican solution for health insurance is only a solution if you never need to cover anything significant
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
The cheap health insurance promoted by Trump officials has this catch
As millions brace for higher insurance prices, plans touted by the Trump administration are attracting attention. They are cheaper, but coverage is often skimpy.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 15, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Turns out the Republican solution for health insurance is only a solution if you never need to cover anything significant
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
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Front range sunset
November 11, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Front range sunset
Front range sunset
November 11, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Front range sunset
If someone fired a gun at ice officers they deserve to be prosecuted but it's strange that 24 hours later there's no evidence of gunfire. perhaps we'll hear more later today
November 9, 2025 at 6:49 PM
If someone fired a gun at ice officers they deserve to be prosecuted but it's strange that 24 hours later there's no evidence of gunfire. perhaps we'll hear more later today
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Economists have warned of a divided economy in recent weeks, with high-income Americans driving consumer spending.
Economic Confidence Drops To 3-Year Low As Americans Worry About Government Shutdown
Economists have warned of a divided economy in recent weeks, with high-income Americans driving consumer spending.
www.forbes.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Economists have warned of a divided economy in recent weeks, with high-income Americans driving consumer spending.