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“Mr. Ames was clear on one count in his 1994 interview with The Times. He said he had sentenced himself to a living death: “The men I sold. … What happened to them also happened to me.””
By: Tim Weiner
By: Tim Weiner
Aldrich Ames, C.I.A. Turncoat Who Helped the Soviets, Dies at 84
www.nytimes.com
January 8, 2026 at 2:21 AM
“Mr. Ames was clear on one count in his 1994 interview with The Times. He said he had sentenced himself to a living death: “The men I sold. … What happened to them also happened to me.””
By: Tim Weiner
By: Tim Weiner
“Dell is the first Windows OEM to openly admit that the AI PC push has failed. Customers seem uninterested in buying a laptop because of its AI capabilities, likely prioritizing other aspects such as battery life, performance, and display above AI.”
By: Zac Bowden
By: Zac Bowden
Dell finally admits that consumers don't actually want AI PCs
Dell is the first hardware maker to openly admit that the recent AI PC push from Microsoft and its partners isn't working.
www.windowscentral.com
January 7, 2026 at 8:41 PM
“Dell is the first Windows OEM to openly admit that the AI PC push has failed. Customers seem uninterested in buying a laptop because of its AI capabilities, likely prioritizing other aspects such as battery life, performance, and display above AI.”
By: Zac Bowden
By: Zac Bowden
“The Bucs outside linebacker said Monday that some players struggled to translate what they did in practice to game-day execution, a shortcoming that was exposed down the stretch.”
By: Rick Stroud
By: Rick Stroud
Yaya Diaby thinks too many walk-throughs may have doomed Bucs
Yaya Diaby believes the Bucs’ post–bye week collapse may have been rooted in not just how they played, but how they practiced. He pointed to an over-reliance on walk-through workouts during the season...
sports.yahoo.com
January 7, 2026 at 3:35 PM
“The Bucs outside linebacker said Monday that some players struggled to translate what they did in practice to game-day execution, a shortcoming that was exposed down the stretch.”
By: Rick Stroud
By: Rick Stroud
These 5 Linux distros already implement Wayland instead of X11
By: Jeff Butts
By: Jeff Butts
These 5 Linux distros already implement Wayland instead of X11
Wayland is no longer experimental. These five Linux distros already ship with Wayland as the default instead of X11.
www.xda-developers.com
January 7, 2026 at 2:59 PM
These 5 Linux distros already implement Wayland instead of X11
By: Jeff Butts
By: Jeff Butts
“Interviews with 22 people in and around the team and the league point less to Brady as the cause of another failed year than continued dysfunction symptomatic of an impatient owner, a misaligned front office and coaching staff, and players who lost respect for their coaches.”
- K Kahler, R McFadden
- K Kahler, R McFadden
Inside Raiders' lost 2025 season: Tom Brady's influence, private meetings and dysfunction
"Who would want the Raiders job?" The inside story of how the Raiders went from playoff hopes to the No. 1 pick and another fired coach.
www.espn.com
January 7, 2026 at 12:14 AM
“Interviews with 22 people in and around the team and the league point less to Brady as the cause of another failed year than continued dysfunction symptomatic of an impatient owner, a misaligned front office and coaching staff, and players who lost respect for their coaches.”
- K Kahler, R McFadden
- K Kahler, R McFadden
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Linux creator Linus Torvalds recently appeared on the YouTube channel Linus Tech Tips for a casual interview where he built a custom PC and shared personal insights into his low-stress workflow and "friendly" relationship with @microsoft.com.
Linus Torvalds Gets Candid About Windows, Workflows, and AI
Linux creator Linus Torvalds recently appeared on the YouTube channel Linus Tech Tips for a casual interview where he built a custom PC and shared personal insights into his low-stress workflow and "friendly" relationship with Microsoft.
bit.ly
January 6, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Linux creator Linus Torvalds recently appeared on the YouTube channel Linus Tech Tips for a casual interview where he built a custom PC and shared personal insights into his low-stress workflow and "friendly" relationship with @microsoft.com.
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29% of large cap funds outperformed in 2025 (worst hit rate since 2019) BofA
January 6, 2026 at 12:47 AM
29% of large cap funds outperformed in 2025 (worst hit rate since 2019) BofA
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Between The Hashmarks is completely Independent NFL Journalism, fully funded by its readers’ subscriptions
In an effort to combat the Trump regime and protect our vulnerable, a portion of each new Annual Paid Subscription is automatically donated to one of:
🏈 ACLU
🏈 Immigran Defense Law Firm (1/2)
In an effort to combat the Trump regime and protect our vulnerable, a portion of each new Annual Paid Subscription is automatically donated to one of:
🏈 ACLU
🏈 Immigran Defense Law Firm (1/2)
January 5, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Between The Hashmarks is completely Independent NFL Journalism, fully funded by its readers’ subscriptions
In an effort to combat the Trump regime and protect our vulnerable, a portion of each new Annual Paid Subscription is automatically donated to one of:
🏈 ACLU
🏈 Immigran Defense Law Firm (1/2)
In an effort to combat the Trump regime and protect our vulnerable, a portion of each new Annual Paid Subscription is automatically donated to one of:
🏈 ACLU
🏈 Immigran Defense Law Firm (1/2)
“Khamenei is known to hold a major network of assets, some under one of the most powerful organisations in Iran, Setad — part of a system of semi-state charitable foundations known for their financial obfuscation. Estimates put the total holdings at $95 billion”
By: Gabrielle Weiniger
By: Gabrielle Weiniger
Ayatollah Khamenei plans to flee to Moscow if Iran unrest intensifies
The republic’s supreme leader has plotted an exit route out of Tehran should his forces fail to quell dissent, an intelligence report reveals
www.thetimes.com
January 5, 2026 at 8:03 PM
“Khamenei is known to hold a major network of assets, some under one of the most powerful organisations in Iran, Setad — part of a system of semi-state charitable foundations known for their financial obfuscation. Estimates put the total holdings at $95 billion”
By: Gabrielle Weiniger
By: Gabrielle Weiniger
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“I don’t give a fuck Joe. As long as he’s kicking ass and pissing off people like you, I’m all in with him.”
👆What a Trump voter said to me last night when I reminded him he was “America first” and didn’t vote for regime change. Btw, this is what I’m getting from most of em.
👆What a Trump voter said to me last night when I reminded him he was “America first” and didn’t vote for regime change. Btw, this is what I’m getting from most of em.
January 4, 2026 at 1:38 PM
“I don’t give a fuck Joe. As long as he’s kicking ass and pissing off people like you, I’m all in with him.”
👆What a Trump voter said to me last night when I reminded him he was “America first” and didn’t vote for regime change. Btw, this is what I’m getting from most of em.
👆What a Trump voter said to me last night when I reminded him he was “America first” and didn’t vote for regime change. Btw, this is what I’m getting from most of em.
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Jaana was a distinguished engineer at GitHub and is now a principal engineer at Google.
I expect more testimonials from accomplished engineers about productivity gains of AI in 2026.
Engineers claiming AI tools don’t work well will increasingly look like a skill issue than a problem with AI tools
I expect more testimonials from accomplished engineers about productivity gains of AI in 2026.
Engineers claiming AI tools don’t work well will increasingly look like a skill issue than a problem with AI tools
January 3, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Jaana was a distinguished engineer at GitHub and is now a principal engineer at Google.
I expect more testimonials from accomplished engineers about productivity gains of AI in 2026.
Engineers claiming AI tools don’t work well will increasingly look like a skill issue than a problem with AI tools
I expect more testimonials from accomplished engineers about productivity gains of AI in 2026.
Engineers claiming AI tools don’t work well will increasingly look like a skill issue than a problem with AI tools
“Essentially, the F-22 has been used as an insurance policy, guaranteeing US air dominance in any major conflict—even if it hasn’t really been needed. The mere presence of the aircraft prevents adversaries from contesting airspace, shaping their own strategy before the war begins.“
By: Harrison Kass
By: Harrison Kass
Will Any Plane Ever Come Close to Beating the F-22 Raptor?
The F-22 Raptor could be retired well before any US adversary can build a plane that approaches its strength.
nationalinterest.org
January 3, 2026 at 2:30 AM
“Essentially, the F-22 has been used as an insurance policy, guaranteeing US air dominance in any major conflict—even if it hasn’t really been needed. The mere presence of the aircraft prevents adversaries from contesting airspace, shaping their own strategy before the war begins.“
By: Harrison Kass
By: Harrison Kass
“In Senator Mark Kelly’s video, he correctly reminded service members that they have no duty to obey unlawful orders. While true, that message can be misconstrued to suggest that a serving member must individually decide if an order is lawful.”
By: Ramon Marks
By: Ramon Marks
Venezuela Boatstrikes Raise Legal Problems for the Entire US Military
No modern military chain of command can survive if each rank begins to question the legality of their orders.
nationalinterest.org
January 3, 2026 at 2:26 AM
“In Senator Mark Kelly’s video, he correctly reminded service members that they have no duty to obey unlawful orders. While true, that message can be misconstrued to suggest that a serving member must individually decide if an order is lawful.”
By: Ramon Marks
By: Ramon Marks
“By 2040, it's estimated that about 22% of Americans will be 65 and older, compared to about 18% today. If companies wait to address this aging acceleration, they may miss out on talent, hurt productivity, and lack medical benefits needed to keep workers healthy…”
By Noah Sheidlower
By Noah Sheidlower
How Google, Microsoft, Walmart, and other corporate giants are preparing for an aging workforce
Business Insider reached out to more than 75 major employers, including Walmart and Google, about their efforts to support aging workers.
www.businessinsider.com
January 3, 2026 at 2:12 AM
“By 2040, it's estimated that about 22% of Americans will be 65 and older, compared to about 18% today. If companies wait to address this aging acceleration, they may miss out on talent, hurt productivity, and lack medical benefits needed to keep workers healthy…”
By Noah Sheidlower
By Noah Sheidlower
“… Mr. Buffett clearly stated that Berkshire must avoid hiring CEOs “whose goal is to retire at 65, to become look-at-me rich or to initiate a dynasty.” Mr. Buffett hopes that Berkshire might have only five or six CEOs over the next century.”
By THE RATIONAL WALK
By THE RATIONAL WALK
Greg Abel’s Unique Challenge
Greg Abel takes over as Chief Executive Officer of Berkshire Hathaway on January 1, 2026, a job that will involve at least three major challenges.
newsletter.rationalwalk.com
January 3, 2026 at 2:05 AM
“… Mr. Buffett clearly stated that Berkshire must avoid hiring CEOs “whose goal is to retire at 65, to become look-at-me rich or to initiate a dynasty.” Mr. Buffett hopes that Berkshire might have only five or six CEOs over the next century.”
By THE RATIONAL WALK
By THE RATIONAL WALK
“Asked at this year’s annual meeting about the growing cash pile—and whether he was holding off on purchases ahead of the leadership transition—Buffett said Berkshire was simply following that same time-tested playbook.”
By Heather Gillers
By Heather Gillers
Warren Buffett Stayed True to His Ways in His Final Year as Berkshire CEO
Buffett spent the year eschewing expensive deals, selling more stocks than he bought, and adding to the company’s cash pile.
www.wsj.com
January 3, 2026 at 1:50 AM
“Asked at this year’s annual meeting about the growing cash pile—and whether he was holding off on purchases ahead of the leadership transition—Buffett said Berkshire was simply following that same time-tested playbook.”
By Heather Gillers
By Heather Gillers
“The fatal flaw - what finally caused Chau and his crew to lose most or all of their trading capital - was his use of the Martingale betting system. In the Martingale system, the bettor doubles down after each loss, hoping to recoup their money and then some.”
By Joseph Adinolfi
By Joseph Adinolfi
'I experienced a catastrophic financial loss': How options trader 'Captain Condor' led his followers to a $50 million wipeout
www.morningstar.com
January 3, 2026 at 1:44 AM
“The fatal flaw - what finally caused Chau and his crew to lose most or all of their trading capital - was his use of the Martingale betting system. In the Martingale system, the bettor doubles down after each loss, hoping to recoup their money and then some.”
By Joseph Adinolfi
By Joseph Adinolfi
“This year’s cohort have shown a more aggressive and sophisticated approach, and are more demanding in what they want from Wall Street, analysts and executives said. And many predict the retail crowd isn’t leaving any time soon.”
By Hannah Erin Lang
By Hannah Erin Lang
Everyday Traders Go From Fringe Players to Dominant Market Force
Forget the GameStop frenzy four years ago—2025 was the year of the retail trader, with individual investors flexing their muscles and exerting more power over markets than ever before.
www.wsj.com
January 3, 2026 at 1:36 AM
“This year’s cohort have shown a more aggressive and sophisticated approach, and are more demanding in what they want from Wall Street, analysts and executives said. And many predict the retail crowd isn’t leaving any time soon.”
By Hannah Erin Lang
By Hannah Erin Lang
“- Are you comfortable with your performance compared to the market?
- What decisions have you made to look different?
- Are you comfortable with those decisions going forward?“
By RUBIN MILLER, CFA
- What decisions have you made to look different?
- Are you comfortable with those decisions going forward?“
By RUBIN MILLER, CFA
2026 Market Forecast
(the one we don't make)My annual rite — to bastardize the legacy Wall Street ritual of forecasting how markets will perform the next year.Through January and into February, my firm sits down with each...
www.fortunesandfrictions.com
January 3, 2026 at 1:29 AM
“- Are you comfortable with your performance compared to the market?
- What decisions have you made to look different?
- Are you comfortable with those decisions going forward?“
By RUBIN MILLER, CFA
- What decisions have you made to look different?
- Are you comfortable with those decisions going forward?“
By RUBIN MILLER, CFA
“…while I studied economics and finance, I first trained as a physicist and mathematician. And in physics…, you build your models and theories to fit the data. In economics, all too often, empirical data that contradict a theory are dismissed or ignored.”
By JOACHIM KLEMENT
By JOACHIM KLEMENT
It's 2026 and life is still messy
Welcome to 2026!
klementoninvesting.substack.com
January 3, 2026 at 1:23 AM
“…while I studied economics and finance, I first trained as a physicist and mathematician. And in physics…, you build your models and theories to fit the data. In economics, all too often, empirical data that contradict a theory are dismissed or ignored.”
By JOACHIM KLEMENT
By JOACHIM KLEMENT
“Yes, we’re starting fresh from a P&L perspective. Profits and losses go back to zero.
But the forces driving asset prices higher or lower don’t disappear overnight.
More often than not, the trends that defined last year are the same ones that carry forward into the next.”
By JC PARETS
But the forces driving asset prices higher or lower don’t disappear overnight.
More often than not, the trends that defined last year are the same ones that carry forward into the next.”
By JC PARETS
The Calendar Reset. The Trends Didn’t. - TrendLabs
2025 is officially in the books. Whether it was a great year for you or a frustrating one doesn’t really matter anymore. The calendar has flipped. The scoreboard has been reset. Onward. But here’s the...
trendlabs.com
January 3, 2026 at 1:15 AM
“Yes, we’re starting fresh from a P&L perspective. Profits and losses go back to zero.
But the forces driving asset prices higher or lower don’t disappear overnight.
More often than not, the trends that defined last year are the same ones that carry forward into the next.”
By JC PARETS
But the forces driving asset prices higher or lower don’t disappear overnight.
More often than not, the trends that defined last year are the same ones that carry forward into the next.”
By JC PARETS
“…the longer the horizon, the better Vanguard’s and Dimensional’s funds ranked. At the 15-year horizon their funds ranked in the 25th and 24th percentiles, meaning these low-cost funds beat 75-76% of actively managed competitors… these rankings suffer from survivorship bias…”
By LARRY SWEDROE
By LARRY SWEDROE
Active Management Fails Even in Perfect Market Conditions
Return dispersion is a critical factor in active manager performance.
larryswedroe.substack.com
January 3, 2026 at 1:11 AM
“…the longer the horizon, the better Vanguard’s and Dimensional’s funds ranked. At the 15-year horizon their funds ranked in the 25th and 24th percentiles, meaning these low-cost funds beat 75-76% of actively managed competitors… these rankings suffer from survivorship bias…”
By LARRY SWEDROE
By LARRY SWEDROE
“Wall Street is full of intelligent — and ambitious — men and women, but few have displayed Buffett’s unswerving integrity and dedication to principle. As the years go by, it is plain that Buffett’s intelligence is matched by an even rarer trait — his wisdom.”
By ROGER LOWENSTEIN
By ROGER LOWENSTEIN
Warren Buffett: A Question of Character
This article previously appeared in the Boston Globe
rogerlowenstein.substack.com
January 3, 2026 at 1:04 AM
“Wall Street is full of intelligent — and ambitious — men and women, but few have displayed Buffett’s unswerving integrity and dedication to principle. As the years go by, it is plain that Buffett’s intelligence is matched by an even rarer trait — his wisdom.”
By ROGER LOWENSTEIN
By ROGER LOWENSTEIN