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“.. The fundamental problem is that corporations are institutionally ill-equipped to take center stage in policy debates. They are inherently self-interested economic actors with goals that often conflict with those of society.”

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February 16, 2026 at 1:35 PM
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The White House has urged Republican lawmakers in Utah to abandon a bill that would force AI companies to implement public safety measures, escalating its confrontation with states trying to rein in the technology. ft.trib.al/hekxODQ
February 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Yes, we should preserve western culture but not like this . . . ft.trib.al/DSEX6S4 | opinion
Yes, we should preserve western culture but not like this . . .
The idea that we must rely on the likes of Elon Musk, Donald Trump and Kid Rock as custodians is laughable
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February 15, 2026 at 4:09 PM
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This band of airborne health workers bring essential medical care to isolated communities in the southern African nation. In addition to turbulence, they face a new obstacle: budget cuts. n.pr/4kDIH5S
Photos: The flying doctors of Lesotho won't let their wings be clipped
This band of airborne health workers bring essential medical care to isolated communities in the southern African nation. In addition to turbulence, they face a new obstacle: budget cuts.
n.pr
February 15, 2026 at 4:27 PM
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Avian enthusiasts around the world will identify and count birds from February 13 through February 16 as part of a massive community science project
Go bird-watching this weekend and support a global community science project
Avian enthusiasts around the world will identify and count birds from February 13 through February 16 as part of a massive community science project
www.scientificamerican.com
February 15, 2026 at 3:49 PM
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CATO: “.. The whole idea that Trump tariffs would ‘protect US manufacturing jobs’ was all lies then, and it is all lies now.”

@cato.org @scottlincicome.bsky.social
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February 12, 2026 at 4:32 PM
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In a sea of train wreck showings by Trump appointees, this was by far the worst one yet.

Any minute now, expect a tweet from the pedo President expressing his delight at this mockery of our system of checks and balances.
February 11, 2026 at 5:51 PM
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If there isn’t any bipartisan effort to impeach Pam Bondi after her criminal clownery today, we should stop pretending Congress has any authority to enforce rule of law.
February 11, 2026 at 5:34 PM
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In just a few moments, I will vote against the so-called SAVE America Act and I am a strong no. That's because this bill would place unnecessary burdens on millions of women and eligible citizens to register to vote and make their voices heard. It is un-American & undermines our democracy.
February 11, 2026 at 10:42 PM
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BREAKING: The House passed the so-called SAVE America Act which threatens to upend our freedom to vote.

The bill could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters by requiring documents like passports or birth certificates to register to vote and forcing voter roll purges. The Senate must reject it.
February 11, 2026 at 11:57 PM
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“.. The sugar high will be short-lived if [the refunds], in fact, go toward paying and supporting prices of things like additional health care costs, additional insurance costs, additional electricity costs, additional heating costs,”

@politico.com
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February 8, 2026 at 5:48 PM
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💙💚 🐳 Sun, Feb 8
May your day include goodness however you spend it, be it searching for whales, cheering on the Seahawks, or other endeavors.

Orcas were reported in S Port Susan earlier & "Sounders" gray whales are out there too somewhere.

📸 Bigg's orcas downtown. By Ling Yifan Jan. 2026

#psws
February 8, 2026 at 6:09 PM
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Federal judge: "The presumption of regularity that has previously extended to [the United States Government] that it could be taken at its word—with little doubt about its intentions and stated purposes—no longer holds."

This is in a case where the Trump admin sued Oregon.
February 6, 2026 at 9:46 PM
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The Factbook survived the Cold War and became a hit online. It mixed quirky cultural notes and trivia with maps, data, and photos taken by CIA officers. But it was discontinued this week.
The CIA World Factbook is dead. Here's how I came to love it
The Factbook survived the Cold War and became a hit online. It mixed quirky cultural notes and trivia with maps, data, and photos taken by CIA officers. But it was discontinued this week.
n.pr
February 7, 2026 at 4:18 PM
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WATCH: The Trump administration is pushing to expedite the deportation of five-year-old Liam Ramos, just weeks after he was reunited with his father.
Trump admin FAST-TRACKS Liam Ramos and his dad for deportation
YouTube video by MS NOW
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February 7, 2026 at 2:03 AM
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A Minneapolis knitting shop has resurrected the design of a Norwegian cap worn to protest Nazi occupation. Its owner says the money raised from hat pattern sales will support the local immigrant community.
A red hat, inspired by a symbol of resistance to Nazi occupation, gains traction in Minnesota
A Minneapolis knitting shop has resurrected the design of a Norwegian cap worn to protest Nazi occupation. Its owner says the money raised from hat pattern sales will support the local immigrant community.
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February 7, 2026 at 4:38 PM
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Preliminary studies suggest that a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet could reduce schizophrenia symptoms in some people, but claiming it’s a cure is misleading, experts say
RFK, Jr. just claimed the keto diet can cure schizophrenia. Here’s what the science says
Preliminary studies suggest that a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet could reduce schizophrenia symptoms in some people, but claiming it’s a cure is misleading, experts say
www.scientificamerican.com
February 7, 2026 at 3:10 PM
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Bombshell report on a mysterious and extremely sensitive and serious whistleblower complaint against Tulsi Gabbard that is being held from Congress.

www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
Exclusive | Classified Whistleblower Complaint About Tulsi Gabbard Stalls Within Her Agency
Congress hasn’t seen the complaint, which was filed eight months ago with the U.S. intelligence community watchdog’s office.
www.wsj.com
February 2, 2026 at 3:19 PM
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"I hear from so many people... who tell me how much the show means to them." @michaelurie.bsky.social on the impact of discussing mental health on "Shrinking"
February 2, 2026 at 3:58 PM
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After a year of protests from astronomers, authorities have abandoned plans for a giant, light-polluting renewable-energy facility in Chile’s Atacama Desert
Astronomers have won the latest battle over dark skies, but the global conflict continues
After a year of protests from astronomers, authorities have abandoned plans for a giant, light-polluting renewable-energy facility in Chile’s Atacama Desert
www.scientificamerican.com
February 2, 2026 at 4:23 PM
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Artificial intelligence researchers hit by flood of ‘slop’ ft.trib.al/blGe1C3
Artificial intelligence researchers hit by flood of ‘slop’
Conferences restrict use of LLMs after surge of low-quality AI-generated papers and reviews
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February 1, 2026 at 3:42 PM
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Today on the pod, meet physicist and chemist Katharine Burr Blodgett, whose work helped pioneer nanotechnology a century before its time
Unveiling a pioneer of early nanotechnology
The Lost Women of Science team uncovers Katharine Burr Blodgett’s overlooked brilliance
www.scientificamerican.com
January 30, 2026 at 3:09 PM
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Strong winds can make it feel a lot colder than the thermometer suggests. Protect yourself by covering exposed skin and sheltering inside. n.pr/49Pe5ul
FAQ: What is wind chill, and why is it dangerous?
Strong winds can make it feel a lot colder than the thermometer suggests. Protect yourself by covering exposed skin and sheltering inside.
n.pr
January 30, 2026 at 3:14 PM