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The three most-senior cardinals leading U.S. archdioceses issued the rebuke in a joint statement on Monday, saying recent policies have thrown America's "morale role in confronting evil" into question. n.pr/4bNfjrc
Top U.S. archbishops denounce American foreign policy
The three most-senior cardinals leading U.S. archdioceses issued the rebuke in a joint statement on Monday, saying recent policies have thrown America's "morale role in confronting evil" into question.
n.pr
January 20, 2026 at 1:47 AM
The three most-senior cardinals leading U.S. archdioceses issued the rebuke in a joint statement on Monday, saying recent policies have thrown America's "morale role in confronting evil" into question. n.pr/4bNfjrc
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Danish pension fund to dump US treasuries
"The US is basically not a good credit and long-term the US government finances are not sustainable," says chief investment officer
www.investing.com/news/stock-m...
"The US is basically not a good credit and long-term the US government finances are not sustainable," says chief investment officer
www.investing.com/news/stock-m...
Danish pension fund AkademikerPension to exit US Treasuries By Investing.com
Danish pension fund AkademikerPension to exit US Treasuries
www.investing.com
January 20, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Danish pension fund to dump US treasuries
"The US is basically not a good credit and long-term the US government finances are not sustainable," says chief investment officer
www.investing.com/news/stock-m...
"The US is basically not a good credit and long-term the US government finances are not sustainable," says chief investment officer
www.investing.com/news/stock-m...
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The Prime Minister of Belgium speaks:
January 20, 2026 at 12:47 PM
The Prime Minister of Belgium speaks:
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January 20, 2026 at 1:05 PM
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Why Have Business Leaders Gone Silent?
Everyone is intimidated by President Trump, but we need to find the courage to stand up against abuses.
Robert Rubin, former U.S. Treasury Secretary writes for WSJ. Gift link:
www.wsj.com/opinion/why-...
Everyone is intimidated by President Trump, but we need to find the courage to stand up against abuses.
Robert Rubin, former U.S. Treasury Secretary writes for WSJ. Gift link:
www.wsj.com/opinion/why-...
Opinion | Why Have Business Leaders Gone Silent?
Everyone is intimidated by President Trump, but we need to find the courage to stand up against abuses.
www.wsj.com
January 18, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Why Have Business Leaders Gone Silent?
Everyone is intimidated by President Trump, but we need to find the courage to stand up against abuses.
Robert Rubin, former U.S. Treasury Secretary writes for WSJ. Gift link:
www.wsj.com/opinion/why-...
Everyone is intimidated by President Trump, but we need to find the courage to stand up against abuses.
Robert Rubin, former U.S. Treasury Secretary writes for WSJ. Gift link:
www.wsj.com/opinion/why-...
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When it comes to large hurricanes that tracked near the East Coast, Hurricane Erin only compares to Hurricane Sandy in 2012.
The impact from Erin could have been much worse because of its unusually massive wind field. https://wapo.st/4m3lWaJ
The impact from Erin could have been much worse because of its unusually massive wind field. https://wapo.st/4m3lWaJ
Here’s how close Hurricane Erin was to being another Sandy
Hurricane Erin’s 7,000 mile journey across the Atlantic will reach Europe this week. The storm’s impact could have been much worse.
wapo.st
August 25, 2025 at 8:00 PM
When it comes to large hurricanes that tracked near the East Coast, Hurricane Erin only compares to Hurricane Sandy in 2012.
The impact from Erin could have been much worse because of its unusually massive wind field. https://wapo.st/4m3lWaJ
The impact from Erin could have been much worse because of its unusually massive wind field. https://wapo.st/4m3lWaJ
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Donald Trump has vowed to deport millions and jail his enemies. To carry out that agenda, his administration will exploit America’s digital surveillance machine. Here are steps you can take to evade it.
The WIRED Guide to Protecting Yourself From Government Surveillance
Donald Trump has vowed to deport millions and jail his enemies. To carry out that agenda, his administration will exploit America’s digital surveillance machine. Here are some steps you can take to…
wrd.cm
August 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Donald Trump has vowed to deport millions and jail his enemies. To carry out that agenda, his administration will exploit America’s digital surveillance machine. Here are steps you can take to evade it.
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Trump has attacked and undermined vital nonpartisan data, including:
-BLS monthly jobs numbers
-DC crime statistics
-EPA emissions database
-NOAA & National Weather Service forecasting
Like every dictator, Trump knows the major enemy of tyrants is an educated public.
-BLS monthly jobs numbers
-DC crime statistics
-EPA emissions database
-NOAA & National Weather Service forecasting
Like every dictator, Trump knows the major enemy of tyrants is an educated public.
August 25, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Trump has attacked and undermined vital nonpartisan data, including:
-BLS monthly jobs numbers
-DC crime statistics
-EPA emissions database
-NOAA & National Weather Service forecasting
Like every dictator, Trump knows the major enemy of tyrants is an educated public.
-BLS monthly jobs numbers
-DC crime statistics
-EPA emissions database
-NOAA & National Weather Service forecasting
Like every dictator, Trump knows the major enemy of tyrants is an educated public.
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"Honey, I don't have much time. I've been arrested by ICE and they are sending me to a detainment center. I love you and the kids, I will be OK, please call our attorney"
-- John Shin, DACA resident, speaking to his wife last week. She hasn't heard from him since www.fox13now.com/news/local-n...
-- John Shin, DACA resident, speaking to his wife last week. She hasn't heard from him since www.fox13now.com/news/local-n...
Loved ones shocked, worried after beloved Utah violinist detained by ICE
Friends and family are reacting after Utah violinist John Shin was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Monday.
www.fox13now.com
August 25, 2025 at 3:48 PM
"Honey, I don't have much time. I've been arrested by ICE and they are sending me to a detainment center. I love you and the kids, I will be OK, please call our attorney"
-- John Shin, DACA resident, speaking to his wife last week. She hasn't heard from him since www.fox13now.com/news/local-n...
-- John Shin, DACA resident, speaking to his wife last week. She hasn't heard from him since www.fox13now.com/news/local-n...
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We're definitely entering an era where the Internet is so hollowed out, so untrustworthy and compromised, that real world interactions, things identifiably done by human beings, will take on greater value and purpose.
August 25, 2025 at 11:18 AM
We're definitely entering an era where the Internet is so hollowed out, so untrustworthy and compromised, that real world interactions, things identifiably done by human beings, will take on greater value and purpose.
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An M.I.T. study found that 95% of companies that had invested in A.I. tools were seeing zero return. It jibes with the emerging idea that generative A.I., “in its current incarnation, simply isn’t all it’s been cracked up to be,” johncassidysays.bsky.social writes.
The A.I.-Profits Drought and the Lessons of History
Like the steam engine, electricity, and computers, generative artificial intelligence could take longer than expected to transform the economy.
www.newyorker.com
August 25, 2025 at 2:43 PM
An M.I.T. study found that 95% of companies that had invested in A.I. tools were seeing zero return. It jibes with the emerging idea that generative A.I., “in its current incarnation, simply isn’t all it’s been cracked up to be,” johncassidysays.bsky.social writes.
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They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with @freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage.
Wired is dropping paywalls for FOIA-based reporting. Others should follow
As the administration does its best to hide public records from the public, Wired magazine is stepping up to help stem the secrecy
freedom.press
March 18, 2025 at 1:11 PM
They're called public records for a reason. Starting today, WIRED will *stop paywalling* articles that are primarily based on public records obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, becoming the first publication to partner with @freedom.press to offer this for our new coverage.
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So if you criticize Elon Musk, Trump’s DOJ will send you this letter. Members of Congress must have the right to forcefully oppose the Trump Administration. I will not be silenced.
February 20, 2025 at 7:56 PM
So if you criticize Elon Musk, Trump’s DOJ will send you this letter. Members of Congress must have the right to forcefully oppose the Trump Administration. I will not be silenced.
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“What’s the point of fighting cybercrime if we’re just going to give access for government networks to people with cybercriminal gang affiliations?”
www.wired.com/story/doge-c...
www.wired.com/story/doge-c...
DOGE Now Has Access to the Top US Cybersecurity Agency
DOGE technologists Edward Coristine—the 19-year-old known online as “Big Balls”—and Kyle Schutt are now listed as staff at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
www.wired.com
February 20, 2025 at 7:50 PM
“What’s the point of fighting cybercrime if we’re just going to give access for government networks to people with cybercriminal gang affiliations?”
www.wired.com/story/doge-c...
www.wired.com/story/doge-c...
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"Elon Musk is the undisputed champion of making money for Elon Musk. As effectively the CEO of the United States of America? Very bad. Embarrassing, honestly..."
www.wired.com/story/doge-i...
www.wired.com/story/doge-i...
February 20, 2025 at 6:44 PM
"Elon Musk is the undisputed champion of making money for Elon Musk. As effectively the CEO of the United States of America? Very bad. Embarrassing, honestly..."
www.wired.com/story/doge-i...
www.wired.com/story/doge-i...
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"North Carolina senator Thom Tillis told people that the FBI warned him about 'credible death threats' when he was considering voting against Pete Hegseth’s nomination for defense secretary...
"Tillis ultimately provided the crucial 50th vote to confirm."
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/t...
"Tillis ultimately provided the crucial 50th vote to confirm."
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/t...
“They’re Scared Shitless”: The Threat of Political Violence Informing Trump’s Grip on Congress
With the president smashing norm after norm, even lawmakers within his party have feared for their personal safety, and at least one has told confidants that it has swayed his decision-making.
www.vanityfair.com
February 20, 2025 at 7:28 PM
"North Carolina senator Thom Tillis told people that the FBI warned him about 'credible death threats' when he was considering voting against Pete Hegseth’s nomination for defense secretary...
"Tillis ultimately provided the crucial 50th vote to confirm."
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/t...
"Tillis ultimately provided the crucial 50th vote to confirm."
www.vanityfair.com/news/story/t...
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Happy Wednesday! Here's the latest on Netflix, Sean Hannity, TikTok, Democracy Docket, Trevor Noah, the WSJ, and much more... bit.ly/3Wv39ea
January 22, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Happy Wednesday! Here's the latest on Netflix, Sean Hannity, TikTok, Democracy Docket, Trevor Noah, the WSJ, and much more... bit.ly/3Wv39ea
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If we wanted to make people sicker, on purpose, this is what we would do
The Trump administration, moving quickly to clamp down on health and science agencies, has canceled a string of scientific meetings and instructed federal health officials to refrain from all public communications.
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/22/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/22/h...
Trump Administration Temporarily Mutes Federal Health Officials (Gift Article)
Scientific meetings were canceled, and research data on the bird flu outbreak was delayed, amid confusion over the directive.
www.nytimes.com
January 23, 2025 at 6:46 PM
If we wanted to make people sicker, on purpose, this is what we would do
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Trump fires at least 12 independent inspectors general in late-night purge
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Trump fires at least 12 independent inspectors general in late-night purge
The dismissals could clear the way for the president to install loyalists in the crucial role of identifying fraud, waste and abuse in the government.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 25, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Trump fires at least 12 independent inspectors general in late-night purge
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...