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Austrian Greissknödle Suppe (farina dumpling chicken soup)
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ALERT: Attorney for Epstein survivors estimates only 1% of Epstein Files have been released so far
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BREAKING: Attorney for survivors estimates only 1% or Epstein Files have been released
YouTube video by Scott MacFarlane Reports
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December 31, 2025 at 6:07 PM
ALERT: Attorney for Epstein survivors estimates only 1% of Epstein Files have been released so far
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Market concentration → Less competition → Higher prices for consumers → Corporate profits at 70-year high → Record stock buybacks → Higher shareholder value → More power for corporations and the rich.
How do we fight back? Break up monopolies and rebuild union power.
How do we fight back? Break up monopolies and rebuild union power.
December 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Market concentration → Less competition → Higher prices for consumers → Corporate profits at 70-year high → Record stock buybacks → Higher shareholder value → More power for corporations and the rich.
How do we fight back? Break up monopolies and rebuild union power.
How do we fight back? Break up monopolies and rebuild union power.
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⚡️Russian state media quotes FM Lavrov saying Moscow will reconsider its negotiating position in light of alleged attack by Ukrainian forces on Putin's residence in Novgorod.
Zelenskyy responds in voice note to reporters, saying it's "lies," Russia laying groundwork to attack govt buildings in Kyiv.
Zelenskyy responds in voice note to reporters, saying it's "lies," Russia laying groundwork to attack govt buildings in Kyiv.
December 29, 2025 at 3:40 PM
⚡️Russian state media quotes FM Lavrov saying Moscow will reconsider its negotiating position in light of alleged attack by Ukrainian forces on Putin's residence in Novgorod.
Zelenskyy responds in voice note to reporters, saying it's "lies," Russia laying groundwork to attack govt buildings in Kyiv.
Zelenskyy responds in voice note to reporters, saying it's "lies," Russia laying groundwork to attack govt buildings in Kyiv.
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for the love of god, AI systems aren't "just tools that are neither good nor evil in and of themselves". AI systems *are* tools of capitalism. they exist as tools of capitalism. there is no AI system "in and of itself" outside of capitalism
December 29, 2025 at 4:24 PM
for the love of god, AI systems aren't "just tools that are neither good nor evil in and of themselves". AI systems *are* tools of capitalism. they exist as tools of capitalism. there is no AI system "in and of itself" outside of capitalism
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This is not hard. Artists are not responsible for ensuring the Kennedy Center remains relevant and successful. The center’s board is responsible for that, in a fiduciary way. All of this energy being directed at artists should be re-directed at the board.
December 30, 2025 at 4:07 PM
This is not hard. Artists are not responsible for ensuring the Kennedy Center remains relevant and successful. The center’s board is responsible for that, in a fiduciary way. All of this energy being directed at artists should be re-directed at the board.
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This is a story of a state legal system that failed every person it touched — especially Eunice Whitman.
By @kylehopkinsak.bsky.social, with @adn.com
By @kylehopkinsak.bsky.social, with @adn.com
How Eunice Whitman’s Murder Became a Case With No Verdict
Justine Paul was indicted on flawed evidence. A defense witness wrote that police should have treated no fewer than 12 people as suspects of “higher interest.” A decade after the killing, no one has b...
www.propublica.org
December 29, 2025 at 12:00 AM
This is a story of a state legal system that failed every person it touched — especially Eunice Whitman.
By @kylehopkinsak.bsky.social, with @adn.com
By @kylehopkinsak.bsky.social, with @adn.com
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Remember:
When Tylenol was poisoned *by an outsider* and killed people, the company recalled all their products & redesigned them.
When Intel’s Pentium had a bug so obscure it affected 1 in _9 billion_ long division calculations, they recalled their chips.
ChatGPT was made deadly *by its team*.
When Tylenol was poisoned *by an outsider* and killed people, the company recalled all their products & redesigned them.
When Intel’s Pentium had a bug so obscure it affected 1 in _9 billion_ long division calculations, they recalled their chips.
ChatGPT was made deadly *by its team*.
i don’t see how any of the benefits of chatgpt and other consumer-facing LLMs can possibly outweigh their incredible ability to induce suicides
Adam Raine’s life hurtled toward tragedy soon after he began talking with ChatGPT about homework. Analysis of his ChatGPT account shows how the chatbot became a confidant as he planned to end his life.
December 28, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Remember:
When Tylenol was poisoned *by an outsider* and killed people, the company recalled all their products & redesigned them.
When Intel’s Pentium had a bug so obscure it affected 1 in _9 billion_ long division calculations, they recalled their chips.
ChatGPT was made deadly *by its team*.
When Tylenol was poisoned *by an outsider* and killed people, the company recalled all their products & redesigned them.
When Intel’s Pentium had a bug so obscure it affected 1 in _9 billion_ long division calculations, they recalled their chips.
ChatGPT was made deadly *by its team*.
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In Albany, Georgia, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital paid an exorbitant sum to acquire its crosstown rival and became the town’s only hospital.
But as the company’s debt increased, patients suffered.
➡️ Read more: https://propub.li/48VvnFH
But as the company’s debt increased, patients suffered.
➡️ Read more: https://propub.li/48VvnFH
December 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
In Albany, Georgia, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital paid an exorbitant sum to acquire its crosstown rival and became the town’s only hospital.
But as the company’s debt increased, patients suffered.
➡️ Read more: https://propub.li/48VvnFH
But as the company’s debt increased, patients suffered.
➡️ Read more: https://propub.li/48VvnFH
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The RSF militia, backed by the United Arab Emirates, has slaughtered countless civilians in Sudan.
The US keeps selling arms to the UAE despite their support for these crimes. And Trump only cares about cutting deals with the Emiratis.
Enough. No more weapons for war crimes.
The US keeps selling arms to the UAE despite their support for these crimes. And Trump only cares about cutting deals with the Emiratis.
Enough. No more weapons for war crimes.
Opinion | This Is What the Murder of a Whole City Looks Like
www.nytimes.com
December 27, 2025 at 9:09 PM
The RSF militia, backed by the United Arab Emirates, has slaughtered countless civilians in Sudan.
The US keeps selling arms to the UAE despite their support for these crimes. And Trump only cares about cutting deals with the Emiratis.
Enough. No more weapons for war crimes.
The US keeps selling arms to the UAE despite their support for these crimes. And Trump only cares about cutting deals with the Emiratis.
Enough. No more weapons for war crimes.
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America has 925 billionaires as of this year. Collectively they have a record $6.9 trillion in wealth.
The bottom 50% of Americans control $4.2 trillion in wealth.
When 925 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
The bottom 50% of Americans control $4.2 trillion in wealth.
When 925 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
December 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
America has 925 billionaires as of this year. Collectively they have a record $6.9 trillion in wealth.
The bottom 50% of Americans control $4.2 trillion in wealth.
When 925 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
The bottom 50% of Americans control $4.2 trillion in wealth.
When 925 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
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"I don't have an additional $900 lying around…”
Millions of middle-class Americans who have ACA health plans are facing soaring premiums in 2026 — and tough coverage choices after the new rates kick in Jan. 1. And it often falls to women to figure out a family's insurance puzzle.”
Millions of middle-class Americans who have ACA health plans are facing soaring premiums in 2026 — and tough coverage choices after the new rates kick in Jan. 1. And it often falls to women to figure out a family's insurance puzzle.”
As insurance prices rise, women puzzle through coverage options for their families
Figuring out the insurance options for families often falls to women. Some say they're delaying marriage, taking side jobs, and putting their kids on Medicaid as premium prices shoot up in 2026.
www.npr.org
December 27, 2025 at 2:57 AM
"I don't have an additional $900 lying around…”
Millions of middle-class Americans who have ACA health plans are facing soaring premiums in 2026 — and tough coverage choices after the new rates kick in Jan. 1. And it often falls to women to figure out a family's insurance puzzle.”
Millions of middle-class Americans who have ACA health plans are facing soaring premiums in 2026 — and tough coverage choices after the new rates kick in Jan. 1. And it often falls to women to figure out a family's insurance puzzle.”
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Salt water laced with cancer-causing chemicals, a byproduct of oil and gas drilling, keeps shooting out of the ground in Oklahoma.
Experts say it means even more wastewater is spreading underground, poisoning the state’s water supply.
Published Oct. w/ @readfrontier.bsky.social
Experts say it means even more wastewater is spreading underground, poisoning the state’s water supply.
Published Oct. w/ @readfrontier.bsky.social
Toxic Wastewater From Oil Fields Keeps Pouring Out of the Ground. Oklahoma Regulators Failed to Stop It.
Salt water laced with cancer-causing chemicals, a byproduct of oil and gas drilling, is spewing from old wells. Experts warn of a pollution crisis spreading underground and threatening Oklahoma’s drin...
www.propublica.org
December 27, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Salt water laced with cancer-causing chemicals, a byproduct of oil and gas drilling, keeps shooting out of the ground in Oklahoma.
Experts say it means even more wastewater is spreading underground, poisoning the state’s water supply.
Published Oct. w/ @readfrontier.bsky.social
Experts say it means even more wastewater is spreading underground, poisoning the state’s water supply.
Published Oct. w/ @readfrontier.bsky.social
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In more than 700 cases over five years, Georgia reported inadequate housing as the sole reason for taking a child into foster care, a @wabe.org and ProPublica analysis found.
Advocates say it would be cheaper to help families get housing.
(Published Jan. 2024)
Advocates say it would be cheaper to help families get housing.
(Published Jan. 2024)
When Families Need Housing, Georgia Will Pay for Foster Care Rather Than Provide Assistance
In more than 700 cases over five years, Georgia reported inadequate housing as the sole reason for taking a child into foster care, a WABE and ProPublica analysis found. Advocates say it would be chea...
www.propublica.org
December 27, 2025 at 12:00 AM
In more than 700 cases over five years, Georgia reported inadequate housing as the sole reason for taking a child into foster care, a @wabe.org and ProPublica analysis found.
Advocates say it would be cheaper to help families get housing.
(Published Jan. 2024)
Advocates say it would be cheaper to help families get housing.
(Published Jan. 2024)
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⚡️Russia's mass missile attack targets Kyiv ahead of upcoming Trump-Zelensky meeting.
Several waves of explosions were heard across the capital, according to Kyiv Independent reporters, as well as in Kyiv Oblast, where power outages were reported in the town of Brovary following the strikes.
Several waves of explosions were heard across the capital, according to Kyiv Independent reporters, as well as in Kyiv Oblast, where power outages were reported in the town of Brovary following the strikes.
Russia's mass missile attack targets Kyiv ahead of upcoming Trump-Zelensky meeting
Several explosions were heard across the capital, according to Kyiv Independent reporters on the ground, as well as in Kyiv Oblast, where power outages were reported in the town of Brovary and surroun...
kyivindependent.com
December 27, 2025 at 1:17 AM
⚡️Russia's mass missile attack targets Kyiv ahead of upcoming Trump-Zelensky meeting.
Several waves of explosions were heard across the capital, according to Kyiv Independent reporters, as well as in Kyiv Oblast, where power outages were reported in the town of Brovary following the strikes.
Several waves of explosions were heard across the capital, according to Kyiv Independent reporters, as well as in Kyiv Oblast, where power outages were reported in the town of Brovary following the strikes.
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Reporter @dfriedman.bsky.social contacted the Pentagon about a top Pete Hegseth aide.
The next day, far-right influencer Jack Posobiec threatened to write a scurrilous story about him.
The next day, far-right influencer Jack Posobiec threatened to write a scurrilous story about him.
I asked the Pentagon about Pete Hegseth's mentor. Then the threats started.
Journalism in the second Trump administration gets personal.
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December 27, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Reporter @dfriedman.bsky.social contacted the Pentagon about a top Pete Hegseth aide.
The next day, far-right influencer Jack Posobiec threatened to write a scurrilous story about him.
The next day, far-right influencer Jack Posobiec threatened to write a scurrilous story about him.
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North Carolina lawmakers have attempted to transfer control or partial control of at least 29 boards, entities or important executive powers in the past decade that had previously been under control of the governor.
By @dougbockclark.bsky.social
By @dougbockclark.bsky.social
Inside the North Carolina GOP’s Decade-Long Push to Seize Power From the State’s Democratic Governors
For almost a decade, North Carolina’s majority-Republican legislature tried six times to strip Democratic governors of control over the board overseeing the swing state’s elections. This year, it fina...
www.propublica.org
December 25, 2025 at 3:00 AM
North Carolina lawmakers have attempted to transfer control or partial control of at least 29 boards, entities or important executive powers in the past decade that had previously been under control of the governor.
By @dougbockclark.bsky.social
By @dougbockclark.bsky.social
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Remains of man missing since November found in Oglethorpe County
Remains of man missing since November found in Oglethorpe County
He was reported missing out of Acworth and at the time, he was last seen in Dunwoody.
www.atlantanewsfirst.com
December 24, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Remains of man missing since November found in Oglethorpe County
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Unlike other provinces, Ontario won’t let municipalities charge natural gas companies for access. That could change, as municipalities begin to push back. Our latest newsletter:
thenarwhal.ca/newsletter-e...
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Why does Enbridge Gas get a free pass in Ontario? | The Narwhal
Unlike other provinces, Ontario won’t let municipalities charge Enbridge Gas for pipeline access. Some of them are pushing back
thenarwhal.ca
December 21, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Unlike other provinces, Ontario won’t let municipalities charge natural gas companies for access. That could change, as municipalities begin to push back. Our latest newsletter:
thenarwhal.ca/newsletter-e...
thenarwhal.ca/newsletter-e...
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Noteworthy use of term “Trump Department of Justice” in this public statement
December 21, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Noteworthy use of term “Trump Department of Justice” in this public statement
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December 21, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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the problem with machine that spits out answers is that when you do research to find a fact, you're also learning about the entire context around it as well as the conversations scholars have about it. all that "wasted" time is developing an actual understanding of how the fact fits into the world.
December 20, 2025 at 3:51 PM
the problem with machine that spits out answers is that when you do research to find a fact, you're also learning about the entire context around it as well as the conversations scholars have about it. all that "wasted" time is developing an actual understanding of how the fact fits into the world.