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History, Texas A&M U, U of Michigan, http://boardgamegeek.com, counting down the days until I get my Italian passport
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Malcolm Nance said these sound like the titles of porn movies.
November 16, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Malcolm Nance said these sound like the titles of porn movies.
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This stone is actually at the FDR Memorial. Even so, I hope the next lawfully elected president, should we ever have another, pursuant to and in accordance with a statute duly enacted by a functioning Congress, should we ever have another, will have it permanently displayed in the Oval Office.
October 24, 2025 at 1:59 PM
This stone is actually at the FDR Memorial. Even so, I hope the next lawfully elected president, should we ever have another, pursuant to and in accordance with a statute duly enacted by a functioning Congress, should we ever have another, will have it permanently displayed in the Oval Office.
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John Brennan on Donald Trump: “Clearly he is a very, very sensitive and insecure individual. He’s still trying to refute what is clearly obvious to any right-minded individual that Russia interfered on behalf of Donald Trump in 2016”
October 23, 2025 at 1:14 PM
John Brennan on Donald Trump: “Clearly he is a very, very sensitive and insecure individual. He’s still trying to refute what is clearly obvious to any right-minded individual that Russia interfered on behalf of Donald Trump in 2016”
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So what would stop Trump from waking up in the middle of the night, saying "fuck it," and ordering that the rest of the White House be torn down and replaced with a tall golden tower in the shape of a T?
abcnews.go.com/Politics/his...
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At least 2 historic magnolia trees, Kennedy Garden appear to have been removed to make way for Trump's White House ballroom
Satellite images show that President Donald Trump's project to build a $300 million grand ballroom has appeared to take down at least six trees on the White House grounds
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October 25, 2025 at 12:57 AM
So what would stop Trump from waking up in the middle of the night, saying "fuck it," and ordering that the rest of the White House be torn down and replaced with a tall golden tower in the shape of a T?
abcnews.go.com/Politics/his...
abcnews.go.com/Politics/his...
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the Dear Leader dance parties are gonna rock
October 24, 2025 at 11:33 PM
the Dear Leader dance parties are gonna rock
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That's … the perfect Trump economy.
Almost every major news story this week is about how the entire economy is now gambling, scams, bribes and theft.
October 24, 2025 at 10:41 PM
That's … the perfect Trump economy.
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it's hard to Nazi what's going on here
Stephen Miller on Fox threatens to arrest JB Pritzker for "seditious conspiracy" and says, "to all ICE officers: you have federal immunity in the conduct of your duties. And anybody who lays a hand on you or tries to stop or obstruct you is committing a felony."
October 24, 2025 at 11:26 PM
it's hard to Nazi what's going on here
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This was meant to be a private direct message for ATTORNEY GENERAL PAMELA BONDI. Please disregard. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER, ESPECIALLY ATTORNEY GENERAL PAMELA BONDI
October 25, 2025 at 6:15 AM
This was meant to be a private direct message for ATTORNEY GENERAL PAMELA BONDI. Please disregard. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER, ESPECIALLY ATTORNEY GENERAL PAMELA BONDI
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VPN set to 🇮🇳 = cheaper flights.
VPN set to 🇻🇳 = cheaper hotels.
VPN set to 🇧🇷 = cheaper everything.
That’s the Cheat Code.
VPN set to 🇻🇳 = cheaper hotels.
VPN set to 🇧🇷 = cheaper everything.
That’s the Cheat Code.
October 20, 2025 at 10:06 PM
VPN set to 🇮🇳 = cheaper flights.
VPN set to 🇻🇳 = cheaper hotels.
VPN set to 🇧🇷 = cheaper everything.
That’s the Cheat Code.
VPN set to 🇻🇳 = cheaper hotels.
VPN set to 🇧🇷 = cheaper everything.
That’s the Cheat Code.
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BREAKING: The United States hit a record $38,000,000,000,000 in national debt.
It was $36 trillion at the start of the year.
What happened to DOGE?
It was $36 trillion at the start of the year.
What happened to DOGE?
October 23, 2025 at 4:33 PM
BREAKING: The United States hit a record $38,000,000,000,000 in national debt.
It was $36 trillion at the start of the year.
What happened to DOGE?
It was $36 trillion at the start of the year.
What happened to DOGE?
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Inflation has broken the 3% mark—its highest point since Donald Trump returned to the White House: Here’s your Evening Briefing.
US Inflation Rises Softly to Hit 3% Mark
Get caught up.
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October 24, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Inflation has broken the 3% mark—its highest point since Donald Trump returned to the White House: Here’s your Evening Briefing.
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“What Trump is doing is creating more and more permission structures for people to carry out violence for his goals."
Experts point to Trump's encouragement of military generals to be more aggressive by using US cities as “a training ground” to fight “the enemy from within.”
Experts point to Trump's encouragement of military generals to be more aggressive by using US cities as “a training ground” to fight “the enemy from within.”
Are We on a Path to Civil War, or Something Else?
Experts in civil unrest don’t think a civil war is around the corner. But they’re still nervous about what happens next: “The fabric of what binds America together at this point is basically on its fi...
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October 22, 2025 at 3:24 PM
“What Trump is doing is creating more and more permission structures for people to carry out violence for his goals."
Experts point to Trump's encouragement of military generals to be more aggressive by using US cities as “a training ground” to fight “the enemy from within.”
Experts point to Trump's encouragement of military generals to be more aggressive by using US cities as “a training ground” to fight “the enemy from within.”
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NEW: Several reports and viral posts highlighted ICE's recent purchase of "guided missile warheads. But the company listed as the supplier of said warheads does not sell warheads. It seems to have just been a clerical error. @carolinehaskins.bsky.social w/ the scoop: www.wired.com/story/no-ice...
No, ICE (Probably) Didn't Buy Guided Missile Warheads
A federal contracting database lists an ICE payment for $61,218 with the payment code “guided missile warheads and explosive components.” But it appears ICE simply entered the wrong code.
www.wired.com
October 22, 2025 at 8:32 PM
NEW: Several reports and viral posts highlighted ICE's recent purchase of "guided missile warheads. But the company listed as the supplier of said warheads does not sell warheads. It seems to have just been a clerical error. @carolinehaskins.bsky.social w/ the scoop: www.wired.com/story/no-ice...
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ChatGPT is entering its horny era. @thiccreese.bsky.social has questions:
ChatGPT’s Horny Era Could Be Its Stickiest Yet
OpenAI will soon let adults create erotic content in ChatGPT. Experts say that could lead to “emotional commodification,” or horniness as a revenue stream.
www.wired.com
October 23, 2025 at 2:27 PM
ChatGPT is entering its horny era. @thiccreese.bsky.social has questions:
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What do White House staffers think about the East Wing demolition?
Oh, they couldn’t fucking care less, got it.
Oh, they couldn’t fucking care less, got it.
White House Staffers Couldn't Care Less About the East Wing Demolition
“Not affecting me at all, to be honest,” a White House aide tells WIRED.
www.wired.com
October 23, 2025 at 3:52 PM
What do White House staffers think about the East Wing demolition?
Oh, they couldn’t fucking care less, got it.
Oh, they couldn’t fucking care less, got it.
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White House staffers don't see the big deal about tearing down an entire wing of the White House. from @jakelahut.writes.news
White House Staffers Couldn’t Care Less About the East Wing Demolition
“Not affecting me at all, to be honest,” a White House aide tells WIRED.
www.wired.com
October 23, 2025 at 4:18 PM
White House staffers don't see the big deal about tearing down an entire wing of the White House. from @jakelahut.writes.news
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“In their desire to punish the cryptocurrency industry, the Biden administration pursued Mr. Zhao despite no allegations of fraud or identifiable victims,” says White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. “The Biden Administration’s war on crypto is over.”
‘War on Crypto Is Over’: Donald Trump Pardons Binance Founder CZ
After serving a federal prison sentence for violating anti-money laundering laws and US sanctions, former crypto exchange CEO Changpeng Zhao has been pardoned by US President Donald Trump.
www.wired.com
October 23, 2025 at 6:16 PM
“In their desire to punish the cryptocurrency industry, the Biden administration pursued Mr. Zhao despite no allegations of fraud or identifiable victims,” says White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. “The Biden Administration’s war on crypto is over.”
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Zhao, widely known as CZ, pled guilty in November 2023 to violating anti-money laundering laws and US sanctions. The plea formed part of a sweeping deal with the US Department of Justice, under which Binance was required to pay a record-breaking $4.3 billion penalty.
‘War on Crypto Is Over’: Donald Trump Pardons Binance Founder CZ
After serving a federal prison sentence for violating anti-money laundering laws and US sanctions, former crypto exchange CEO Changpeng Zhao has been pardoned by US President Donald Trump.
www.wired.com
October 23, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Zhao, widely known as CZ, pled guilty in November 2023 to violating anti-money laundering laws and US sanctions. The plea formed part of a sweeping deal with the US Department of Justice, under which Binance was required to pay a record-breaking $4.3 billion penalty.
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After serving a federal prison sentence for violating anti-money laundering laws and US sanctions, former crypto exchange CEO Changpeng Zhao has been pardoned by US President Donald Trump.
‘War on Crypto Is Over’: Donald Trump Pardons Binance Founder CZ
After serving a federal prison sentence for violating anti-money laundering laws and US sanctions, former crypto exchange CEO Changpeng Zhao has been pardoned by US President Donald Trump.
wrd.cm
October 23, 2025 at 6:13 PM
After serving a federal prison sentence for violating anti-money laundering laws and US sanctions, former crypto exchange CEO Changpeng Zhao has been pardoned by US President Donald Trump.
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In this episode of "Uncanny Valley," we discuss the economics and environmental impacts of energy-hungry data centers and whether these facilities are sustainable in the age of AI.
How Data Centers Actually Work
In this episode of "Uncanny Valley," we discuss the economics and environmental impacts of energy-hungry data centers and whether these facilities are sustainable in the age of AI.
wrd.cm
October 24, 2025 at 10:34 AM
In this episode of "Uncanny Valley," we discuss the economics and environmental impacts of energy-hungry data centers and whether these facilities are sustainable in the age of AI.
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Two weeks ago, we at WIRED published a video showing how a hacked casino card shuffling machine can be used for undetectable cheating in poker. Now it turns out the mob and a couple of NBA stars were already (allegedly) using exactly this trick to make millions. www.wired.com/story/how-ha...
How Hacked Card Shufflers Allegedly Enabled a Mob-Fueled Poker Scam That Rocked the NBA
WIRED recently demonstrated how to cheat at poker by hacking the Deckmate 2 card shufflers used in casinos. The mob was allegedly using the same trick to fleece victims for millions.
www.wired.com
October 23, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Two weeks ago, we at WIRED published a video showing how a hacked casino card shuffling machine can be used for undetectable cheating in poker. Now it turns out the mob and a couple of NBA stars were already (allegedly) using exactly this trick to make millions. www.wired.com/story/how-ha...
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US border patrol is asking companies to submit plans to turn standard 4x4 trucks into AI-powered watchtowers—combining radar, cameras, and autonomous tracking to extend surveillance on demand.
DHS Wants a Fleet of AI-Powered Surveillance Trucks
US border patrol is asking companies to submit plans to turn standard 4x4 trucks into AI-powered watchtowers—combining radar, cameras, and autonomous tracking to extend surveillance on demand.
wrd.cm
October 24, 2025 at 11:06 PM
US border patrol is asking companies to submit plans to turn standard 4x4 trucks into AI-powered watchtowers—combining radar, cameras, and autonomous tracking to extend surveillance on demand.
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The leader of Ontario upended trade talks between Canada and the U.S. by sponsoring an ad that quotes Ronald Reagan to criticize Trump’s tariff policy. Though Doug Ford has no official role in Canada’s trade talks, his province has a lot to lose.
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The Feisty Ontario Leader Who Blew Up Trade Talks With Trump—Again
An ad criticizing tariffs was the latest example of Doug Ford’s disruptive role in Canada’s negotiations with the U.S.
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October 24, 2025 at 11:09 PM
The leader of Ontario upended trade talks between Canada and the U.S. by sponsoring an ad that quotes Ronald Reagan to criticize Trump’s tariff policy. Though Doug Ford has no official role in Canada’s trade talks, his province has a lot to lose.
on.wsj.com/4ouynOa
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