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Sounds like “software as a service” being proposed.
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A sprawling criminal enterprise is responsible for all of those fake DMV texts, and it has a name: the smishing triad. @matteowong.bsky.social talks to the cybersecurity experts trying to take it down:
https://theatln.tc/aQKBYgGA
https://theatln.tc/aQKBYgGA
November 16, 2025 at 7:15 PM
A sprawling criminal enterprise is responsible for all of those fake DMV texts, and it has a name: the smishing triad. @matteowong.bsky.social talks to the cybersecurity experts trying to take it down:
https://theatln.tc/aQKBYgGA
https://theatln.tc/aQKBYgGA
Is #SecTreasBessent hedging his remarks on a $2,000 tariff (sales tax)? First Trump check refund during first administration. Secondly it’s an abuse of power. Thirdly the tariffs collected $195B & can be quickly refunded. Fourthly the Supreme Court is expected to rule against Trump
Donald Trump has proposed sending $2,000 tariff checks to many Americans. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says that might need a congressional OK.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Trump's proposed $2,000 tariff dividend checks could need congressional approval
Donald Trump has proposed sending $2,000 tariff checks to many Americans. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says that might need a congressional OK.
www.businessinsider.com
November 17, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Is #SecTreasBessent hedging his remarks on a $2,000 tariff (sales tax)? First Trump check refund during first administration. Secondly it’s an abuse of power. Thirdly the tariffs collected $195B & can be quickly refunded. Fourthly the Supreme Court is expected to rule against Trump
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As dozens of frog species have declined across Central America, scientists have witnessed a remarkable chain of events: With fewer tadpoles to eat mosquito larvae, rates of mosquito-borne malaria in the region have climbed, resulting in a fivefold increase in cases. https://wapo.st/4paBuuT
November 16, 2025 at 11:00 PM
As dozens of frog species have declined across Central America, scientists have witnessed a remarkable chain of events: With fewer tadpoles to eat mosquito larvae, rates of mosquito-borne malaria in the region have climbed, resulting in a fivefold increase in cases. https://wapo.st/4paBuuT
Sen John Barrosa on #ThisWeek is full of it! Claiming his medical expertise by stating he is a Doctor then in the same breath said the affordable care act (Obama Care) is too expensive. That’s been his pitch from the get go! Did he suggest a solution to a health insurance that is broken, no!
November 16, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Sen John Barrosa on #ThisWeek is full of it! Claiming his medical expertise by stating he is a Doctor then in the same breath said the affordable care act (Obama Care) is too expensive. That’s been his pitch from the get go! Did he suggest a solution to a health insurance that is broken, no!
No surprise!
The Department of Homeland Security, in response to pressure from President Trump, is diverting resources intended for fighting terrorism and child abuse to focus on arresting undocumented immigrants, a New York Times investigation found. nyti.ms/4nXoB6o
November 16, 2025 at 11:32 PM
No surprise!
Does the Ronald Reagan Library have electronic copies of these papers?
Analysis: The Post found that documents recounting President Ronald Reagan’s relations with the Soviet Union in the early 1980s, one of the most dangerous periods of the Cold War, have been removed.
The State Department had deleted history.
The State Department had deleted history.
Analysis | State Department deleted records about risk of inadvertent nuclear war
Key historical records about the incident during the Reagan administration, known as the Able Archer 83 War Scare, were removed without explanation.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 16, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Does the Ronald Reagan Library have electronic copies of these papers?
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Japan Exchange Group is considering measures to limit the growth of listed digital-asset treasury companies, as concerns deepen over losses connected to the crypto hoarding frenzy.
Japan Exchange looks at ways to curb crypto hoarding firms
The Tokyo Stock Exchange operator is exploring options including a stricter application of its backdoor listing rules and requiring firms to undergo a fresh audit.
ebx.sh
November 14, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Japan Exchange Group is considering measures to limit the growth of listed digital-asset treasury companies, as concerns deepen over losses connected to the crypto hoarding frenzy.
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Analysis: The Post found that documents recounting President Ronald Reagan’s relations with the Soviet Union in the early 1980s, one of the most dangerous periods of the Cold War, have been removed.
The State Department had deleted history.
The State Department had deleted history.
Analysis | State Department deleted records about risk of inadvertent nuclear war
Key historical records about the incident during the Reagan administration, known as the Able Archer 83 War Scare, were removed without explanation.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Analysis: The Post found that documents recounting President Ronald Reagan’s relations with the Soviet Union in the early 1980s, one of the most dangerous periods of the Cold War, have been removed.
The State Department had deleted history.
The State Department had deleted history.
What with the Canadian geese? The photo is actually a representation of the c-store, #WAWA.
Amazon grocery VP and Whole Foods CEO Jason Buechel calls for better team collaboration, emphasizing integration and streamlined operations.
Whole Foods CEO says Amazon grocery teams should fly in formation. Like birds.
Amazon grocery VP and Whole Foods CEO Jason Buechel calls for better team collaboration, emphasizing integration and streamlined operations.
www.businessinsider.com
November 16, 2025 at 4:51 AM
What with the Canadian geese? The photo is actually a representation of the c-store, #WAWA.
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Burglary rings around the U.S. have been targeting Asian business owners — many of them immigrants — in what police say are highly organized and sophisticated operations.
While Asian Immigrants Work, Burglars Target Their Homes
Some law enforcement officials say they think organized crime rings from South America, in particular from Colombia, are responsible for the crime sprees.
nyti.ms
November 14, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Burglary rings around the U.S. have been targeting Asian business owners — many of them immigrants — in what police say are highly organized and sophisticated operations.
Interesting thought! I recall a conversation with a Siemens engineer that when they built the Itaipu Dam in #Brazil which borders on Argentina, the concern was the debt of the dam would pierce the earths crust
By shifting water to a higher elevation, the giant Three Gorges Dam caused the Earth to spin more slowly. www.wired.com/story/can-a-...
Can a Hydroelectric Dam Really Make the Days Longer?
By shifting water to a higher elevation, the giant Three Gorges Dam caused the Earth to spin more slowly.
www.wired.com
November 16, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Interesting thought! I recall a conversation with a Siemens engineer that when they built the Itaipu Dam in #Brazil which borders on Argentina, the concern was the debt of the dam would pierce the earths crust
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Layoffs and forced resignations have decimated the government's premier civilian cybersecurity agency. Congress needs to push back.
Cyberattacks Are Up. So Why Are US Defenses Down?
America’s enemies are growing bolder and more sophisticated in cyberspace. To fend them off, the government must stop unilaterally disarming.
bloom.bg
November 14, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Layoffs and forced resignations have decimated the government's premier civilian cybersecurity agency. Congress needs to push back.
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Breaking News: A judge said he would approve Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy, which mandates $7 billion in payments to settle opioid lawsuits.
Judge to Approve Purdue Pharma Bankruptcy, Releasing Billions for Opioid Plaintiffs
Under the plan, the company will dissolve and its owners, members of the Sackler family, will pay as much as $7 billion of their personal fortune to states, localities, tribes and others harmed in the opioid crisis.
nyti.ms
November 14, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Breaking News: A judge said he would approve Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy, which mandates $7 billion in payments to settle opioid lawsuits.
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Disney has hiked prices and laid off hundreds of workers this year.
Yet Disney paid its CEO $41B in 2024. It just reported a 36% increase in net profits for parks and streaming. And it plans to double stock buybacks next year.
Remember this as Disney turns to AI.
Yet Disney paid its CEO $41B in 2024. It just reported a 36% increase in net profits for parks and streaming. And it plans to double stock buybacks next year.
Remember this as Disney turns to AI.
Bob Iger says Disney+ will soon have AI-generated short form content from users
(via THR)
(via THR)
November 14, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Disney has hiked prices and laid off hundreds of workers this year.
Yet Disney paid its CEO $41B in 2024. It just reported a 36% increase in net profits for parks and streaming. And it plans to double stock buybacks next year.
Remember this as Disney turns to AI.
Yet Disney paid its CEO $41B in 2024. It just reported a 36% increase in net profits for parks and streaming. And it plans to double stock buybacks next year.
Remember this as Disney turns to AI.
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A case in WA of H5N5 (not H5N1), a strain of avian influenza not seen in humans before:
“This is a severely ill patient,” hospitalized w/ high fever, confusion & respiratory distress, said the state epidemiologist.
They have a mixed backyard flock...
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www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
“This is a severely ill patient,” hospitalized w/ high fever, confusion & respiratory distress, said the state epidemiologist.
They have a mixed backyard flock...
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www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
First U.S. case of human bird flu in 9 months confirmed in Washington state
The U.S. has reported its first human case of bird flu since February, with a confirmed infection in Washington state
www.washingtonpost.com
November 15, 2025 at 12:18 AM
A case in WA of H5N5 (not H5N1), a strain of avian influenza not seen in humans before:
“This is a severely ill patient,” hospitalized w/ high fever, confusion & respiratory distress, said the state epidemiologist.
They have a mixed backyard flock...
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www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
“This is a severely ill patient,” hospitalized w/ high fever, confusion & respiratory distress, said the state epidemiologist.
They have a mixed backyard flock...
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www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
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Super-cheap EVs exist in other parts of the world, as advances in battery tech and manufacturing are making new cars significantly cheaper. But the US market presents unique challenges for automakers. www.wired.com/story/when-w...
When Will the US Finally Get $15K EVs?
Super-cheap EVs exist in other parts of the world, as advances in battery tech and manufacturing are making new cars significantly cheaper. But the US market presents unique challenges for automakers.
www.wired.com
November 15, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Super-cheap EVs exist in other parts of the world, as advances in battery tech and manufacturing are making new cars significantly cheaper. But the US market presents unique challenges for automakers. www.wired.com/story/when-w...
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Devastating piece on the human toll of Kavanaugh Stops.
Especially infuriating to know that rich white guys like Brett K can simply close their eyes to the human suffering their racist jurisprudence has unleashed.
Especially infuriating to know that rich white guys like Brett K can simply close their eyes to the human suffering their racist jurisprudence has unleashed.
For two months, the U.S. government has been racial profiling as masked federal agents hunted for immigrants throughout Chicago. They’ve repeatedly snatched up U.S. citizens while traumatizing communities. “I felt like a piece of trash.” Here is our story www.chicagotribune.com/2025/11/15/l...
Latino US citizens racially profiled by federal immigration agents in Chicago: ‘I felt like a piece of trash’
The Tribune spoke to U.S. citizens and green card holders who have either been questioned or detained during Trump’s Operation Midway Blitz.
www.chicagotribune.com
November 15, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Devastating piece on the human toll of Kavanaugh Stops.
Especially infuriating to know that rich white guys like Brett K can simply close their eyes to the human suffering their racist jurisprudence has unleashed.
Especially infuriating to know that rich white guys like Brett K can simply close their eyes to the human suffering their racist jurisprudence has unleashed.
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Trump's new autopen scandal. Every accusation is a confession.
Justice Department quietly replaced 'identical' Trump signatures on recent pardons
President Donald Trump is facing new scrutiny over the use of a replicated signature on several recent pardons.
apnews.com
November 16, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Trump's new autopen scandal. Every accusation is a confession.
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Review: A new $500 million venue from Wall Street “junk bond king” Michael Milken offers D.C. an optimistic, high-tech temple of capitalism.
The question is whether the exhibit on the American Dream will ever embrace its complexities.
The question is whether the exhibit on the American Dream will ever embrace its complexities.
Review | The $500 million American Dream museum near the White House: Should you go?
The new Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream, created by the Wall Street “junk bond king,” offers Washington an optimistic, high-tech temple of capitalism.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 15, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Review: A new $500 million venue from Wall Street “junk bond king” Michael Milken offers D.C. an optimistic, high-tech temple of capitalism.
The question is whether the exhibit on the American Dream will ever embrace its complexities.
The question is whether the exhibit on the American Dream will ever embrace its complexities.
Nursing homes are the kiss of death
My mother-in-law loved living at home by herself, but she kept falling. Against her wishes, I put her in a nursing home, and she lost all her joy.
I'm the primary caregiver for my mother-in-law. She's 102, and putting her into a nursing home nearly broke me.
My mother-in-law loved living at home by herself, but she kept falling. Against her wishes, I put her in a nursing home, and she lost all her joy.
www.businessinsider.com
November 16, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Nursing homes are the kiss of death
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Trump and Hegseth's "Department of War" rebranding is more than just a name. It signals their vision of a force that disdains legality, as if whoever commits the most war crimes wins.
But as new research by @doncasler.bsky.social and @robertralston.bsky.social shows, the change is very unpopular,
But as new research by @doncasler.bsky.social and @robertralston.bsky.social shows, the change is very unpopular,
Most Americans oppose the ’Department of War’ rebranding
Even 42% of Republicans are no fans of the change.
goodauthority.org
November 15, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Trump and Hegseth's "Department of War" rebranding is more than just a name. It signals their vision of a force that disdains legality, as if whoever commits the most war crimes wins.
But as new research by @doncasler.bsky.social and @robertralston.bsky.social shows, the change is very unpopular,
But as new research by @doncasler.bsky.social and @robertralston.bsky.social shows, the change is very unpopular,
Yes, Das Boot, was worth it!
U-96 aus Klemmbausteinen im Test: Das U-Boot aus »Das Boot« als Klötzchen-Bausatz: Der Modellbauer Revell probiert sich erstmals an zusammensteckbaren Plastikklötzchen: Aus mehr als 6000 Teilen lässt sich das wohl bekannteste U-Boot der Filmgeschichte nachbauen. Lohnt sich »Das Boot«?
U-96 aus Klemmbausteinen im Test: Das U-Boot aus »Das Boot« als Klötzchen-Bausatz
Der Modellbauer Revell probiert sich erstmals an zusammensteckbaren Plastikklötzchen: Aus mehr als 6000 Teilen lässt sich das wohl bekannteste U-Boot der Filmgeschichte nachbauen. Lohnt sich »Das Boot«?
www.spiegel.de
November 15, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Yes, Das Boot, was worth it!
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There was a time I truly believed the GOP would be coming to like a Sat morning after a bender….
But they started drinking again. It works… for a time.
Be sure to watch “The Last Republican” on Prime, Google, or Apple TV
But they started drinking again. It works… for a time.
Be sure to watch “The Last Republican” on Prime, Google, or Apple TV
November 15, 2025 at 7:36 PM
There was a time I truly believed the GOP would be coming to like a Sat morning after a bender….
But they started drinking again. It works… for a time.
Be sure to watch “The Last Republican” on Prime, Google, or Apple TV
But they started drinking again. It works… for a time.
Be sure to watch “The Last Republican” on Prime, Google, or Apple TV