@mister96.bsky.social
Historical pieces I write for practice purposes: https://storiesofothers.substack.com/
Finally wrote and edited my book and am now sending it out to publishers and agents.
Last few months have been crazy, and the next few months will be even crazier. But I hope for the best by the end of this year.
Last few months have been crazy, and the next few months will be even crazier. But I hope for the best by the end of this year.
February 10, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Finally wrote and edited my book and am now sending it out to publishers and agents.
Last few months have been crazy, and the next few months will be even crazier. But I hope for the best by the end of this year.
Last few months have been crazy, and the next few months will be even crazier. But I hope for the best by the end of this year.
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I wrote about this shit like three years ago and the "experts" busted my balls about it.
thehighside.substack.com/p/the-cia-di...
thehighside.substack.com/p/the-cia-di...
February 10, 2026 at 3:14 AM
I wrote about this shit like three years ago and the "experts" busted my balls about it.
thehighside.substack.com/p/the-cia-di...
thehighside.substack.com/p/the-cia-di...
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Why did the American audience apparently hear different audio of JD Vance's appearance at the Olympics than the audio heard by the rest of the world?
NBC denies muting. But it's part of overall disturbing developments in the US corporate media world.
NBC denies muting. But it's part of overall disturbing developments in the US corporate media world.
The world heard JD Vance being booed at the Olympics. Except for viewers in the US | Bryan Armen Graham
The real risk for American broadcasters is not that dissent will be visible. It is that audiences will start assuming anything they do not show is being hidden
www.theguardian.com
February 8, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Why did the American audience apparently hear different audio of JD Vance's appearance at the Olympics than the audio heard by the rest of the world?
NBC denies muting. But it's part of overall disturbing developments in the US corporate media world.
NBC denies muting. But it's part of overall disturbing developments in the US corporate media world.
Reminds me so much about working (still) in Thailand.
Oh, a worker is pregnant? Too bad, she works at a "private" school bankrolled by the government. 45 days no pay, and we'll explicitly tell you we don't care about the law.
Every month? An arbitrary "funeral fee" is taken out of the paycheck.
Oh, a worker is pregnant? Too bad, she works at a "private" school bankrolled by the government. 45 days no pay, and we'll explicitly tell you we don't care about the law.
Every month? An arbitrary "funeral fee" is taken out of the paycheck.
Want to take a sick day, even at a private firm? Better bring a *written doctor's note* excusing you like you're a kid, or you'll not only not get that sick day, you'll get fined anywhere up to three days worth of salary. (In general, arbitrary fines from employers are very common)
January 29, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Reminds me so much about working (still) in Thailand.
Oh, a worker is pregnant? Too bad, she works at a "private" school bankrolled by the government. 45 days no pay, and we'll explicitly tell you we don't care about the law.
Every month? An arbitrary "funeral fee" is taken out of the paycheck.
Oh, a worker is pregnant? Too bad, she works at a "private" school bankrolled by the government. 45 days no pay, and we'll explicitly tell you we don't care about the law.
Every month? An arbitrary "funeral fee" is taken out of the paycheck.
Thailand, and others in the SEA have this unfortunate reality where there's zero enforcement of labor laws and few implications for egregious violations.
I am not surprised there is a demographic crisis when employers, in general, refuse to allow maternity leave. No doubt it will never change.
I am not surprised there is a demographic crisis when employers, in general, refuse to allow maternity leave. No doubt it will never change.
January 23, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Thailand, and others in the SEA have this unfortunate reality where there's zero enforcement of labor laws and few implications for egregious violations.
I am not surprised there is a demographic crisis when employers, in general, refuse to allow maternity leave. No doubt it will never change.
I am not surprised there is a demographic crisis when employers, in general, refuse to allow maternity leave. No doubt it will never change.
One thing on the internet I don't mind is tone policing. I think we all can get a bit neurotic at times and need someone to grab our shoulder and tell us to calm down.
January 22, 2026 at 6:10 AM
One thing on the internet I don't mind is tone policing. I think we all can get a bit neurotic at times and need someone to grab our shoulder and tell us to calm down.
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The Russian intelligence services intervene aggressively to attack a website that leaked the names of new ICE hires, proving that Kristi Noem was aggressively recruiting and deploying Jan 6 rioters, including the head of the Proud Boys, a violent white supremacist group.
Website that leaked info about ICE agents is down after ‘cyberattack,’ founder says
Founder of ICE List believes the ‘sophisticated’ cyberattack could have originated in Russia
www.independent.co.uk
January 15, 2026 at 1:45 AM
The Russian intelligence services intervene aggressively to attack a website that leaked the names of new ICE hires, proving that Kristi Noem was aggressively recruiting and deploying Jan 6 rioters, including the head of the Proud Boys, a violent white supremacist group.
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American Samoans, unique among *everyone* born in US states or territories, are denied US citizenship.
That means they are banned from voting.
That's made some a target of vicious GOP prosecution for fraud; even if they were told incorrect info from public officials.
A. New. Must. Read.
That means they are banned from voting.
That's made some a target of vicious GOP prosecution for fraud; even if they were told incorrect info from public officials.
A. New. Must. Read.
Americans by Name, Punished for Believing It - Bolts
This story was produced in partnership with High Country News. I. The state troopers came first for Tupe Smith. They arrived in a pair on November 30, 2023, traveling a stretch... Read More
boltsmag.org
January 8, 2026 at 4:26 PM
American Samoans, unique among *everyone* born in US states or territories, are denied US citizenship.
That means they are banned from voting.
That's made some a target of vicious GOP prosecution for fraud; even if they were told incorrect info from public officials.
A. New. Must. Read.
That means they are banned from voting.
That's made some a target of vicious GOP prosecution for fraud; even if they were told incorrect info from public officials.
A. New. Must. Read.
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there is one large prison in equatorial guinea. it used to be guinean policy to simply execute all the prisoners when it filled up.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
US has sent $7.5m to Equatorial Guinea to accept noncitizen deportees
Country is one of world’s most repressive and corrupt, raising concerns over rights abuses of those deported
www.theguardian.com
January 7, 2026 at 7:00 AM
there is one large prison in equatorial guinea. it used to be guinean policy to simply execute all the prisoners when it filled up.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Tell me we should trust AI to give us the facts. Tell me it's a future we can put our faith in. Come at me. I'm right here, waiting.
January 4, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Tell me we should trust AI to give us the facts. Tell me it's a future we can put our faith in. Come at me. I'm right here, waiting.
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This person went on a buying spree over the past 24 hours. Fresh wallet. Only existed since Dec 27th and has only bet on Venezuela-related markets.
polymarket.com/@0x31a56e9E6...
polymarket.com/@0x31a56e9E6...
January 3, 2026 at 7:49 AM
This person went on a buying spree over the past 24 hours. Fresh wallet. Only existed since Dec 27th and has only bet on Venezuela-related markets.
polymarket.com/@0x31a56e9E6...
polymarket.com/@0x31a56e9E6...
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David Miller says Jews have been conducting a “centuries-long programme of entryism and subversion.” But this is just anti-Zionism right?
January 3, 2026 at 10:19 AM
David Miller says Jews have been conducting a “centuries-long programme of entryism and subversion.” But this is just anti-Zionism right?
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My colleagues and I have been writing about the influence of the Chinese government in NYC politics, wielded through the hundreds of nonprofit heritage groups or “hometown associations” (同乡会) , many of which are openly pro-Beijing. After our last story in August, we got a crazy tip. (1/x)
December 31, 2025 at 11:53 AM
My colleagues and I have been writing about the influence of the Chinese government in NYC politics, wielded through the hundreds of nonprofit heritage groups or “hometown associations” (同乡会) , many of which are openly pro-Beijing. After our last story in August, we got a crazy tip. (1/x)
This is one of the best articles, and one of the only ones, on this topic.
Working in this field now, it's crazy how much this is the norm [especially to Filipinos across the SEA]. One day, I hope the country where I currently work gets an amazing story like this one.
Working in this field now, it's crazy how much this is the norm [especially to Filipinos across the SEA]. One day, I hope the country where I currently work gets an amazing story like this one.
If you work in or are interested in education, do give this a read. This investigation is about morals, money and misogyny (at an elite British institution famed for its feminist heritage) and several brave sources risked their careers to speak openly with us: on.ft.com/3XQUqDD @antoniacundy.ft.com
The elite British private school that lost its way in Singapore
Former staff allege bullying, misogyny and safeguarding lapses at the city-state outpost of North London Collegiate School
on.ft.com
December 24, 2025 at 7:55 AM
This is one of the best articles, and one of the only ones, on this topic.
Working in this field now, it's crazy how much this is the norm [especially to Filipinos across the SEA]. One day, I hope the country where I currently work gets an amazing story like this one.
Working in this field now, it's crazy how much this is the norm [especially to Filipinos across the SEA]. One day, I hope the country where I currently work gets an amazing story like this one.
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David Tuch on Harold Derber: a WWII spy who pioneered the global drug trade—and wrote the playbook still used today.
Audio: pod.fo/e/3681a7
YouTube: youtu.be/dIYCKH35Y6s
Audio: pod.fo/e/3681a7
YouTube: youtu.be/dIYCKH35Y6s
December 17, 2025 at 11:45 AM
David Tuch on Harold Derber: a WWII spy who pioneered the global drug trade—and wrote the playbook still used today.
Audio: pod.fo/e/3681a7
YouTube: youtu.be/dIYCKH35Y6s
Audio: pod.fo/e/3681a7
YouTube: youtu.be/dIYCKH35Y6s
I've seen praise for this.
But the article either omits, the authors don't know, or lies about how RTGs & plutonium work.
The plutonium leakage risk was heavy-metal poisoning, not radiation. Unless Singh was butt-naked standing over the battery, not "nuclear device", it didn't kill him.
But the article either omits, the authors don't know, or lies about how RTGs & plutonium work.
The plutonium leakage risk was heavy-metal poisoning, not radiation. Unless Singh was butt-naked standing over the battery, not "nuclear device", it didn't kill him.
How Did the C.I.A. Lose a Nuclear Device in the Himalayas?
A plutonium-packed generator disappeared on one of the world’s highest mountains in a covert mission that the U.S. will not talk about.
www.nytimes.com
December 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM
I've seen praise for this.
But the article either omits, the authors don't know, or lies about how RTGs & plutonium work.
The plutonium leakage risk was heavy-metal poisoning, not radiation. Unless Singh was butt-naked standing over the battery, not "nuclear device", it didn't kill him.
But the article either omits, the authors don't know, or lies about how RTGs & plutonium work.
The plutonium leakage risk was heavy-metal poisoning, not radiation. Unless Singh was butt-naked standing over the battery, not "nuclear device", it didn't kill him.
I wish I knew a journo because I have a bit of an interesting story about where I work.
A high ranking advisor, as of last year in charge of restructuring this SEA country's Social Security Fund, was fired from my workplace right before taking thay positions because he stole 3 million of the local
A high ranking advisor, as of last year in charge of restructuring this SEA country's Social Security Fund, was fired from my workplace right before taking thay positions because he stole 3 million of the local
December 9, 2025 at 3:47 PM
I wish I knew a journo because I have a bit of an interesting story about where I work.
A high ranking advisor, as of last year in charge of restructuring this SEA country's Social Security Fund, was fired from my workplace right before taking thay positions because he stole 3 million of the local
A high ranking advisor, as of last year in charge of restructuring this SEA country's Social Security Fund, was fired from my workplace right before taking thay positions because he stole 3 million of the local
Every time there's a border dispute between Thailand & Cambodia, orgs like CNN say, "They traded fire and blamed the other side."
So Cambodia prepped for months their tape leak/land grab & you're still giving credence? The same dictator who personally harasses exiles in Australia with phone calls?
So Cambodia prepped for months their tape leak/land grab & you're still giving credence? The same dictator who personally harasses exiles in Australia with phone calls?
December 8, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Every time there's a border dispute between Thailand & Cambodia, orgs like CNN say, "They traded fire and blamed the other side."
So Cambodia prepped for months their tape leak/land grab & you're still giving credence? The same dictator who personally harasses exiles in Australia with phone calls?
So Cambodia prepped for months their tape leak/land grab & you're still giving credence? The same dictator who personally harasses exiles in Australia with phone calls?
One YouTuber has a good 50% of his videos/streams being the repetition, or full-on viewing news media & banks over $35 million. Before sponsors.
Same YTer above says "don't trust journos" then...uses local news feeds to get content.
Same YTer above says "don't trust journos" then...uses local news feeds to get content.
it gets your work out there more, I guess, maybe. But so many people on these massive platforms think “journalism” and “reporting” is “I’m reading someone else’s article out loud”
December 8, 2025 at 12:55 AM
One YouTuber has a good 50% of his videos/streams being the repetition, or full-on viewing news media & banks over $35 million. Before sponsors.
Same YTer above says "don't trust journos" then...uses local news feeds to get content.
Same YTer above says "don't trust journos" then...uses local news feeds to get content.
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The voices that have publicly sought to challenge the government narratives on what caused or contributed to the Tai Po fire are being silenced "for obvious reasons".
December 4, 2025 at 3:39 AM
The voices that have publicly sought to challenge the government narratives on what caused or contributed to the Tai Po fire are being silenced "for obvious reasons".
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It’s wild how providing much-needed aid to the survivors of the fire - before the government even felt like doing it - is now considered a national security threat
Next level paranoia.
“We sternly warn the anti-China disruptors who attempt to ‘disrupt Hong Kong through disaster’. No matter what methods you use, you will certainly be held accountable & strictly punished under the Hong Kong national security law & the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance.”
“We sternly warn the anti-China disruptors who attempt to ‘disrupt Hong Kong through disaster’. No matter what methods you use, you will certainly be held accountable & strictly punished under the Hong Kong national security law & the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance.”
Anger mounts in Hong Kong over apartment fires as Beijing warns against ‘anti-China disruptors’
Police on Saturday detained one person who was part of a group that launched a petition demanding accountability
www.theguardian.com
November 30, 2025 at 8:34 AM
It’s wild how providing much-needed aid to the survivors of the fire - before the government even felt like doing it - is now considered a national security threat
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this is getting some traction on the other place, but might as well bring it over here
November 28, 2025 at 4:04 AM
this is getting some traction on the other place, but might as well bring it over here
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Pointed out by my friend @carloshasanax.bsky.social . There's something weird and unsettling about a fairly homogeneous culture spread out across Europe that then collapses into an orgy of genocide.
www.science.org/content/arti...
www.science.org/content/arti...
Headless bodies hint at why Europe’s first farmers vanished
Wave of mass brutality accompanied the collapse of the first pan-European culture
www.science.org
November 27, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Pointed out by my friend @carloshasanax.bsky.social . There's something weird and unsettling about a fairly homogeneous culture spread out across Europe that then collapses into an orgy of genocide.
www.science.org/content/arti...
www.science.org/content/arti...