Combustible Ho
@abonneyhoffman.bsky.social
Freelance writer & editor, not to mention mediocre mom. Historian by education; strategic marketing management by profession; pain in the arse by avocation. Montani semper liberi in the PNW & Mount Holyoke alumna. Walk softly and carry a big shtick.
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This is anecdotal, but I've recently noticed several small, plucky outlets that formed in the past few years get big stories/scoops — or at least get more attention for doing so.
These are mostly worker-owned, subscription-based publications.
Seems like a good sign for journalism if they do well.
These are mostly worker-owned, subscription-based publications.
Seems like a good sign for journalism if they do well.
February 20, 2026 at 4:00 AM
This is anecdotal, but I've recently noticed several small, plucky outlets that formed in the past few years get big stories/scoops — or at least get more attention for doing so.
These are mostly worker-owned, subscription-based publications.
Seems like a good sign for journalism if they do well.
These are mostly worker-owned, subscription-based publications.
Seems like a good sign for journalism if they do well.
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February 20, 2026 at 3:47 AM
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I suspect that most of the world knows the difference between the corrupt and inhumane Trump regime and the American public.
However, increasingly I'm seeing reports indicating that Americans traveling overseas are identifying themselves as Canadian.
However, increasingly I'm seeing reports indicating that Americans traveling overseas are identifying themselves as Canadian.
February 18, 2026 at 9:56 AM
I suspect that most of the world knows the difference between the corrupt and inhumane Trump regime and the American public.
However, increasingly I'm seeing reports indicating that Americans traveling overseas are identifying themselves as Canadian.
However, increasingly I'm seeing reports indicating that Americans traveling overseas are identifying themselves as Canadian.
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NYT - The husband of the US labor secretary has been barred from the department's headquarters after at least two female staff members told officials that he had sexually assaulted them. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/19/bu...
www.nytimes.com
February 20, 2026 at 12:56 AM
NYT - The husband of the US labor secretary has been barred from the department's headquarters after at least two female staff members told officials that he had sexually assaulted them. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/19/bu...
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“.. Shameful — but in a way useful,” he wrote in a post on X on Thursday. “No one should any longer pretend we have a ‘Department of Justice.’ We have a Department of Trump.”
@financialtimes.com @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social
www.ft.com/content/6eca...
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www.ft.com/content/6eca...
February 20, 2026 at 12:56 AM
“.. Shameful — but in a way useful,” he wrote in a post on X on Thursday. “No one should any longer pretend we have a ‘Department of Justice.’ We have a Department of Trump.”
@financialtimes.com @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social
www.ft.com/content/6eca...
@financialtimes.com @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social
www.ft.com/content/6eca...
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Investors brace for 'knee-jerk market reaction' to a coming Supreme Court tariff decision
Investors brace for 'knee-jerk market reaction' to a coming Supreme Court tariff decision
The US Supreme Court will convene Friday at 10 a.m. ET for the first time in weeks, with markets keyed in on a possible decision around tariffs.
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February 19, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Investors brace for 'knee-jerk market reaction' to a coming Supreme Court tariff decision
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The FDA said no to Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine — then quickly changed course.
The regulatory reversal keeps the shot on track for next flu season, but the mixed signals could make companies more hesitant to invest in making new and improved vaccines.
The regulatory reversal keeps the shot on track for next flu season, but the mixed signals could make companies more hesitant to invest in making new and improved vaccines.
FDA’s abrupt flip-flop on Moderna’s mRNA flu shot highlights growing risks to drug-makers of investing in vaccines
After pushback, the agency reversed course and agreed to review Moderna’s application after all.
buff.ly
February 19, 2026 at 8:22 PM
The FDA said no to Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine — then quickly changed course.
The regulatory reversal keeps the shot on track for next flu season, but the mixed signals could make companies more hesitant to invest in making new and improved vaccines.
The regulatory reversal keeps the shot on track for next flu season, but the mixed signals could make companies more hesitant to invest in making new and improved vaccines.
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I am awaiting the start of the U.H.A. v. Bondi preliminary injunction hearing. Credentialed media have remote access, but Law Dork's request for a public-access line was denied by the magistrate judge yesterday.
Background:
Background:
Exclusive: Senior DHS officials double down on arresting and detaining refugees in new memo
Hours after DOJ filed the new memo in court in Minnesota, a magistrate judge denied Law Dork's request for greater public access in the case — including remote electronic docket access.
www.lawdork.com
February 19, 2026 at 8:03 PM
I am awaiting the start of the U.H.A. v. Bondi preliminary injunction hearing. Credentialed media have remote access, but Law Dork's request for a public-access line was denied by the magistrate judge yesterday.
Background:
Background:
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Russian family who complained of mistreatment in ICE facility is released after 4 months
Russian family who complained of mistreatment in ICE facility is released after 4 months
The family’s lawyer had sought their release on medical grounds. They were freed from detention days after NBC News brought attention to their case.
www.nbcnews.com
February 19, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Russian family who complained of mistreatment in ICE facility is released after 4 months
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"I would love to have China and Russia" -- Trump says he'd like Putin and Xi on his Board of Peace
February 19, 2026 at 8:06 PM
"I would love to have China and Russia" -- Trump says he'd like Putin and Xi on his Board of Peace
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor becomes first British royal arrested in almost 400 years
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor becomes first British royal arrested in almost 400 years
Former British prince had been detained by police on suspicion of misconduct in public office
www.irishtimes.com
February 19, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor becomes first British royal arrested in almost 400 years
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the British are arresting royalty for their Epstein ties and ours are just hanging out... in government and at the top of companies
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Why has Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor been arrested?
What we know about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
www.bbc.com
February 19, 2026 at 4:41 PM
the British are arresting royalty for their Epstein ties and ours are just hanging out... in government and at the top of companies
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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I have to say this may be the best podcast discussion I've ever participated in, and I've had a few good ones. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...
Full Episode - Are We About To Go To War With Iran? + Trump MUST Be Impeached A Third Time w/ George Conway
Podcast Episode · The Chuck ToddCast · 02/19/2026 · 2h 24m
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February 19, 2026 at 2:10 PM
I have to say this may be the best podcast discussion I've ever participated in, and I've had a few good ones. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...
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(Reuters) - New Mexico's Department of Justice said on Wednesday the state was investigating an allegation .. that the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein ordered the bodies of two foreign girls buried outside his remote New Mexico ranch.
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February 19, 2026 at 1:20 PM
(Reuters) - New Mexico's Department of Justice said on Wednesday the state was investigating an allegation .. that the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein ordered the bodies of two foreign girls buried outside his remote New Mexico ranch.
@reuters.com
www.reuters.com/world/us/new...
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The family celebrated the news while reminding that "no one is above the law, not even royalty."
‘At Last’: Virginia Giuffre’s Family Reacts To Arrest Of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
‘At Last’: Virginia Giuffre’s Family Reacts To Arrest Of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
www.huffpost.com
February 19, 2026 at 1:20 PM
The family celebrated the news while reminding that "no one is above the law, not even royalty."
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* WALMART CEO - FOR HOUSEHOLDS EARNING BELOW $50,000, WE CONTINUE TO SEE THAT WALLETS ARE STRETCHED - CONF CALL
* WALMART CEO - IN Q4 MAJORITY OF THE SHARE GAINS CAME FROM HOUSEHOLDS MAKING MORE THAN $100,000 - CONF CALL
@reuters.com #$WMT
* WALMART CEO - IN Q4 MAJORITY OF THE SHARE GAINS CAME FROM HOUSEHOLDS MAKING MORE THAN $100,000 - CONF CALL
@reuters.com #$WMT
February 19, 2026 at 1:21 PM
* WALMART CEO - FOR HOUSEHOLDS EARNING BELOW $50,000, WE CONTINUE TO SEE THAT WALLETS ARE STRETCHED - CONF CALL
* WALMART CEO - IN Q4 MAJORITY OF THE SHARE GAINS CAME FROM HOUSEHOLDS MAKING MORE THAN $100,000 - CONF CALL
@reuters.com #$WMT
* WALMART CEO - IN Q4 MAJORITY OF THE SHARE GAINS CAME FROM HOUSEHOLDS MAKING MORE THAN $100,000 - CONF CALL
@reuters.com #$WMT
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As promised, NEWS:
The woman who told the FBI that Trump sexually assaulted her as a child included a matching claim against a "prominent, wealthy man" from New York in the lawsuit she filed against Epstein's estate and was reportedly paid to settle.
sollenbergerrc.substack.com/p/underage-a...
The woman who told the FBI that Trump sexually assaulted her as a child included a matching claim against a "prominent, wealthy man" from New York in the lawsuit she filed against Epstein's estate and was reportedly paid to settle.
sollenbergerrc.substack.com/p/underage-a...
Underage Accuser Included Trump 'Rape' Allegations In Her Lawsuit Against Epstein
The victim, represented by Lisa Bloom's firm, reportedly received a financial settlement from the Epstein Estate.
sollenbergerrc.substack.com
February 19, 2026 at 4:22 AM
As promised, NEWS:
The woman who told the FBI that Trump sexually assaulted her as a child included a matching claim against a "prominent, wealthy man" from New York in the lawsuit she filed against Epstein's estate and was reportedly paid to settle.
sollenbergerrc.substack.com/p/underage-a...
The woman who told the FBI that Trump sexually assaulted her as a child included a matching claim against a "prominent, wealthy man" from New York in the lawsuit she filed against Epstein's estate and was reportedly paid to settle.
sollenbergerrc.substack.com/p/underage-a...
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Trump may be about to strike Iran with almost no public awareness or debate www.nytimes.com/2026/02/18/u...
U.S. Military Moves Into Place for Possible Strikes in Iran
www.nytimes.com
February 19, 2026 at 4:56 AM
Trump may be about to strike Iran with almost no public awareness or debate www.nytimes.com/2026/02/18/u...
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Accenture combats AI refuseniks by linking promotions to log-ins ft.trib.al/UW8VjmX
Accenture combats AI refuseniks by linking promotions to log-ins
Consulting firms use ‘carrot and stick’ with some senior staff less willing to use technology than junior colleagues
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February 19, 2026 at 5:19 AM
Accenture combats AI refuseniks by linking promotions to log-ins ft.trib.al/UW8VjmX
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God this is all so awful www.nytimes.com/2026/02/18/u...
Texas Congressman’s Aide Told Co-Worker of Affair Before Killing Herself
www.nytimes.com
February 19, 2026 at 5:20 AM
God this is all so awful www.nytimes.com/2026/02/18/u...
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New York mayor says terminating the ‘unusable’ bot will help close a budget gap
Mamdani to kill the NYC AI chatbot we caught telling businesses to break the law – The Markup
New York mayor says terminating the ‘unusable’ bot will help close a budget gap
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February 19, 2026 at 8:00 AM
New York mayor says terminating the ‘unusable’ bot will help close a budget gap
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This article is very strange. While saying this is very unlikely it treats it wholly as an employment problem with no solution, but never contends with the fact that this would lead to an economic depression!
The Worst-Case Future for White-Collar Workers
The well-off have no experience with the job market that might be coming.
www.theatlantic.com
February 18, 2026 at 11:11 PM
This article is very strange. While saying this is very unlikely it treats it wholly as an employment problem with no solution, but never contends with the fact that this would lead to an economic depression!
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Joan Baez has a song for Minneapolis www.tiktok.com/t/ZThXK5PgG/
this is for the people of Minneapolis who has set an example for the power of organized, peaceful and nonviolent resistance. With your unending courage in the face of violent occupation, you're an ins...
TikTok video by Joan Baez
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February 19, 2026 at 3:47 AM
Joan Baez has a song for Minneapolis www.tiktok.com/t/ZThXK5PgG/
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Meet Rep. Monty Fritts— a Tennessee lawmaker running for governor. If you’re one of the millions of American women who’s had an abortion, he thinks that you should be given the death penalty
February 19, 2026 at 3:57 AM
Meet Rep. Monty Fritts— a Tennessee lawmaker running for governor. If you’re one of the millions of American women who’s had an abortion, he thinks that you should be given the death penalty
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"The Shadow President," @andykroll.bsky.social's deep dive into Russell Vought, has just won a George Polk award for political reporting.
The piece chronicles Vought’s rise from the Senate mailroom to his position as one of the most influential players in the Trump administration.
Read it here:
The piece chronicles Vought’s rise from the Senate mailroom to his position as one of the most influential players in the Trump administration.
Read it here:
Russell Vought, Trump’s Shadow President
From the wholesale gutting of federal agencies to the ongoing government shutdown, Russell Vought has drawn the road map for Trump’s second term. Vought has consolidated power to an extent that inside...
www.propublica.org
February 18, 2026 at 5:22 PM
"The Shadow President," @andykroll.bsky.social's deep dive into Russell Vought, has just won a George Polk award for political reporting.
The piece chronicles Vought’s rise from the Senate mailroom to his position as one of the most influential players in the Trump administration.
Read it here:
The piece chronicles Vought’s rise from the Senate mailroom to his position as one of the most influential players in the Trump administration.
Read it here: