The Maker
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I love to make things and I'm curious about everything. I'm expanding my thinking and thoughts about all things.
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Immigration agents have used Mobile Fortify to scan the faces of countless people in the US—including many citizens. www.wired.com/story/mobile...
Here's the Company That Sold DHS ICE's Notorious Face Recognition App
Immigration agents have used Mobile Fortify to scan the faces of countless people in the US—including many citizens.
www.wired.com
January 28, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Immigration agents have used Mobile Fortify to scan the faces of countless people in the US—including many citizens. www.wired.com/story/mobile...
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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
“Winter is an increasingly brittle moment for the grid and for our energy infrastructure, and it’s time for politicians, utilities and the public to wake up,” Robinson Meyer writes.
“Winter is an increasingly brittle moment for the grid and for our energy infrastructure, and it’s time for politicians, utilities and the public to wake up,” Robinson Meyer writes.
Opinion | It’s Very Cold. Just Wait for the Grid to Fail.
The United States needs more energy to get through the cold snaps of the future. The question is where it will come from.
nyti.ms
January 28, 2026 at 8:50 PM
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
“Winter is an increasingly brittle moment for the grid and for our energy infrastructure, and it’s time for politicians, utilities and the public to wake up,” Robinson Meyer writes.
“Winter is an increasingly brittle moment for the grid and for our energy infrastructure, and it’s time for politicians, utilities and the public to wake up,” Robinson Meyer writes.
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In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
“Federal officers who are wearing masks to obscure their faces (and those who aren’t) must understand that they will be held accountable if and when they break the law,” write the law professors Barry Friedman and Stephen Vladeck.
“Federal officers who are wearing masks to obscure their faces (and those who aren’t) must understand that they will be held accountable if and when they break the law,” write the law professors Barry Friedman and Stephen Vladeck.
Opinion | Local Prosecution Is the Answer to Federal Lawlessness
State and local prosecutions could produce deterrent effects that are so desperately needed now.
nyti.ms
January 26, 2026 at 5:40 PM
In @nytopinion.nytimes.com
“Federal officers who are wearing masks to obscure their faces (and those who aren’t) must understand that they will be held accountable if and when they break the law,” write the law professors Barry Friedman and Stephen Vladeck.
“Federal officers who are wearing masks to obscure their faces (and those who aren’t) must understand that they will be held accountable if and when they break the law,” write the law professors Barry Friedman and Stephen Vladeck.
What is Trump doing? We seemingly have no friends left in the world. Who will help us if we need it?
January 21, 2026 at 6:23 PM
What is Trump doing? We seemingly have no friends left in the world. Who will help us if we need it?
It's been 12 months. 36 to go. God help us.
January 20, 2026 at 12:55 PM
It's been 12 months. 36 to go. God help us.
If we have so much spare change laying around to purchase another country WHY isn't that money being used to help people in this country!?
January 20, 2026 at 12:55 PM
If we have so much spare change laying around to purchase another country WHY isn't that money being used to help people in this country!?
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It all started in 1955 with a misprint in a Colorado newspaper and a call to Col. Harry Shoup's secret military hotline. Shoup played along with the tiny voice who called, and a tradition was born. From the NPR archives.
NORAD's Santa Tracker began with a typo and a good sport
It all started in 1955 with a misprint in a Colorado newspaper and a call to Col. Harry Shoup's secret military hotline. Shoup played along with the tiny voice who called, and a tradition was born.
n.pr
December 21, 2025 at 12:41 AM
It all started in 1955 with a misprint in a Colorado newspaper and a call to Col. Harry Shoup's secret military hotline. Shoup played along with the tiny voice who called, and a tradition was born. From the NPR archives.
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Writer Tim Heffernan was haunted by the idea of a burst pipe in his house. So much so that he spent weeks testing smart valve controllers — devices that shut off your water automatically when they detect a leak. In the end, he found one hands-down winner — and one that failed miserably.
The Fear of Burst-Pipe Calamity Haunted Me. This Simple DIY Device Has Brought Me Peace.
I needed a way to calm my fear of a flooding house. This nifty DIY device and a few sensors now protect my home from water damage (though I’m still not over worrying).
nyti.ms
December 21, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Writer Tim Heffernan was haunted by the idea of a burst pipe in his house. So much so that he spent weeks testing smart valve controllers — devices that shut off your water automatically when they detect a leak. In the end, he found one hands-down winner — and one that failed miserably.
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Republicans drop support for Afghan wartime allies after National Guard shooting
Republicans drop support for Afghan wartime allies after National Guard shooting
Once-stalwart GOP backers of programs for Afghans who helped the war effort are hedging their support after the Nov. 26 National Guard shooting.
dlvr.it
December 18, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Republicans drop support for Afghan wartime allies after National Guard shooting
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Trump claims credit for military bonus that Congress already approved
Trump claims credit for military bonus that Congress already approved
The White House’s plans for a “warrior dividend” to reward troops this holiday season are actually housing assistance funds approved this summer.
dlvr.it
December 18, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Trump claims credit for military bonus that Congress already approved
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The New York City Council will introduce a bill on Thursday to create a new agency that would deploy mental health teams to respond to 911 calls — advancing a key part of Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s agenda.
City Council Introduces Bill to Create Mamdani’s Community Safety Agency
The proposed Department of Community Safety would send mental health teams to respond to 911 calls, rather than the police, according to Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s plans.
nyti.ms
December 18, 2025 at 4:25 PM
The New York City Council will introduce a bill on Thursday to create a new agency that would deploy mental health teams to respond to 911 calls — advancing a key part of Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s agenda.
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Although a baseball cap is better than nothing, it can still leave your ears, your neck, and the sides of your face vulnerable to sun damage. Here’s how to find a hat that offers more protection.
How to Make Sure Your Sun Hat Offers the Best Possible Protection
It’s a bummer, but baseball hats leave your neck and ears vulnerable to sunburn. Here’s how to find a hat that offers more protection.
trib.al
July 22, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Although a baseball cap is better than nothing, it can still leave your ears, your neck, and the sides of your face vulnerable to sun damage. Here’s how to find a hat that offers more protection.
How is everyone today? It's a beautiful Monday.
April 21, 2025 at 5:20 PM
How is everyone today? It's a beautiful Monday.
Well, things are not going very well, or are they? We are all puppets in a big game.
April 16, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Well, things are not going very well, or are they? We are all puppets in a big game.