Wendolan
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SCOOP: The Biden administration is expected to announce a sweeping set of measures on Monday designed to further restrain China’s ability to develop advanced artificial intelligence, people familiar with the matter told WIRED.
US to Introduce New Restrictions on China’s Access to Cutting-Edge Chips
The new limits, which are expected to be announced Monday, are intended to slow China's ability to build large and powerful AI models.
www.wired.com
November 27, 2024 at 11:21 PM
SCOOP: The Biden administration is expected to announce a sweeping set of measures on Monday designed to further restrain China’s ability to develop advanced artificial intelligence, people familiar with the matter told WIRED.
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Doctors hail first breakthrough in asthma and COPD treatment in 50 years
Doctors hail first breakthrough in asthma and COPD treatment in 50 years
Results of trial of benralizumab injection could be ‘gamechanger’ for millions of people around the world
Doctors are hailing a new way to treat serious asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease attacks that marks the first breakthrough for 50…
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2024 at 11:38 PM
Doctors hail first breakthrough in asthma and COPD treatment in 50 years
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"Disgusting. Dangerous."
'Disgusting': Ex-GOP rep shreds Elon Musk's 'dangerous' attack on civil service
Former Rep. Joe Walsh (R-IL) slammed tech billionaire and Donald Trump ally Elon Musk for publicly naming examples of government employees he will target for elimination."Shame on anyone who doesn’t h...
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November 28, 2024 at 12:37 AM
"Disgusting. Dangerous."
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China released three Americans as part of a prisoner swap between the Biden administration and the Chinese government.
Three Americans Released From China in Fresh Prisoner Swap
China released three Americans as part of a prisoner swap between the Biden administration and the Chinese government, according to people familiar with the matter, a rare moment of cooperation betwee...
www.bloomberg.com
November 28, 2024 at 1:25 AM
China released three Americans as part of a prisoner swap between the Biden administration and the Chinese government.
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Trump’s tariff threat sets stage for bitter global trade war
Trump’s tariff threat sets stage for bitter global trade war
Trade experts hail ‘new era of protectionism’ with targeted countries retaliating with their own tariffs
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Donald Trump’s threat to impose steep tariffs on goods imported into the US has set the stage for a bitter global…
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2024 at 12:52 AM
Trump’s tariff threat sets stage for bitter global trade war
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The history of the presidential turkey pardon is often misremembered. Here are the fowl facts.
The history of one of Washington's weirdest traditions: the turkey pardon
The history of the presidential turkey pardon is often misremembered. Here are the fowl facts.
www.npr.org
November 25, 2024 at 5:39 PM
The history of the presidential turkey pardon is often misremembered. Here are the fowl facts.
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"When you give a person in need someone they can talk to even for a little while, when you put a smile on their face and bring about a change in their emotions, you know you’ve done something right," Michael Bishop says.
Person of the Day | Michael Bishop: Ackerman Food Ministry Manager
Michael Bishop started out volunteering for Choctaw County Food Ministry in Ackerman, Miss., before taking over as operations manager in 2017.
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November 20, 2024 at 10:56 PM
"When you give a person in need someone they can talk to even for a little while, when you put a smile on their face and bring about a change in their emotions, you know you’ve done something right," Michael Bishop says.
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20 mostly white private academies, all founded in the 1960s and 1970s, brought in more than $20 million from North Carolina in the past three years alone.
None reflected the demographics of their communities. Few even came close.
None reflected the demographics of their communities. Few even came close.
Segregation Academies Across the South Are Getting Millions in Taxpayer Dollars
North Carolina offers an especially telling window into what is happening across this once legally segregated region where legislatures are now rapidly expanding and adopting controversial voucher-sty...
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November 18, 2024 at 11:14 PM
20 mostly white private academies, all founded in the 1960s and 1970s, brought in more than $20 million from North Carolina in the past three years alone.
None reflected the demographics of their communities. Few even came close.
None reflected the demographics of their communities. Few even came close.
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At least they didn't wait until Trump won to report this.
Agriculture executives, farm industry officials and economists tell CNN that if Trump keeps his deportation promises, groceries will get more expensive — perhaps much more expensive.
Grocery prices are high. Trump’s mass deportations could make matters worse | CNN Business
Americans are fed up with high grocery store bills and they’re hoping President-elect Donald Trump will bring relief. Yet one of Trump’s central campaign promises could exacerbate sticker shock at the...
www.cnn.com
November 18, 2024 at 9:18 PM
At least they didn't wait until Trump won to report this.
You and I are paying for our U.S. millionaires’ share… Social Security isn’t off the table yet,
NEW: In order to offset the enormous cost for their tax cuts for the wealthy, Trump's advisers and congressional Republicans have begun preliminary discussions about making significant cuts to Medicaid, food stamps, and other federal safety net programs. wapo.st/40SuTMR
November 18, 2024 at 10:39 PM
You and I are paying for our U.S. millionaires’ share… Social Security isn’t off the table yet,
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Soo UN food deliveries that are finally allowed “in” are being stolen by gangs- which Israeli military allows- further adding to Gaza’s starvation crisis? Got it. Innocent ppl should not suffer! 😔
November 18, 2024 at 10:18 PM
Soo UN food deliveries that are finally allowed “in” are being stolen by gangs- which Israeli military allows- further adding to Gaza’s starvation crisis? Got it. Innocent ppl should not suffer! 😔
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The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has directed county officials not to count mail ballots for the general election that arrived on time but in envelopes without current dates handwritten by voters.
A Pennsylvania court says again misdated mail ballots don't count this year
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has directed county officials not to count mail ballots for the general election that arrived on time but in envelopes without current dates handwritten by voters.
www.npr.org
November 18, 2024 at 9:50 PM
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has directed county officials not to count mail ballots for the general election that arrived on time but in envelopes without current dates handwritten by voters.
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NEW: The House Ethics Committee now plans to meet Wednesday to discuss the Matt Gaetz report.
The public deserves accountability. This report must be released.
The public deserves accountability. This report must be released.
November 18, 2024 at 3:54 PM
NEW: The House Ethics Committee now plans to meet Wednesday to discuss the Matt Gaetz report.
The public deserves accountability. This report must be released.
The public deserves accountability. This report must be released.
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PAMELA BROWN: The Trump bibles are $60 a pop. There are many bibles available that cost half that. Why are you using a Trump-endorsed bible?
RYAN WALTERS: The bible, declaration of independence, and constitution are all included in this bible that we purchased (3/4)
RYAN WALTERS: The bible, declaration of independence, and constitution are all included in this bible that we purchased (3/4)
November 18, 2024 at 4:52 PM
PAMELA BROWN: The Trump bibles are $60 a pop. There are many bibles available that cost half that. Why are you using a Trump-endorsed bible?
RYAN WALTERS: The bible, declaration of independence, and constitution are all included in this bible that we purchased (3/4)
RYAN WALTERS: The bible, declaration of independence, and constitution are all included in this bible that we purchased (3/4)
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The Supreme Court interpreted two constitutional clauses in a way that permitted an unprincipled, manipulative president to allow the exception (recess appointments) to swallow the rule (Senate confirmation).
New from Philip Rotner: www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-cabi...
New from Philip Rotner: www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-cabi...
How Far Will Trump Go to Install His Unqualified Cabinet?
His recess appointments gambit is aimed at circumventing the Senate.
www.thebulwark.com
November 18, 2024 at 5:00 PM
The Supreme Court interpreted two constitutional clauses in a way that permitted an unprincipled, manipulative president to allow the exception (recess appointments) to swallow the rule (Senate confirmation).
New from Philip Rotner: www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-cabi...
New from Philip Rotner: www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-cabi...
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The CDC reported that baby carrots from major brands may be associated with an E. coli outbreak.
Illnesses have been reported in 18 states so far, including one death.
Illnesses have been reported in 18 states so far, including one death.
November 18, 2024 at 5:12 PM
The CDC reported that baby carrots from major brands may be associated with an E. coli outbreak.
Illnesses have been reported in 18 states so far, including one death.
Illnesses have been reported in 18 states so far, including one death.
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Joe Scarborough and Mika from Morning Joe, their ratings plummeting, made a pilgrimage to Mar-a-Lago because they decided if you can't beat him, grovel for access and help normalize him AGAIN.
STOP 👏
WATCHING👏
MORNING👏
JOE👏
STOP 👏
WATCHING👏
MORNING👏
JOE👏
November 18, 2024 at 4:53 PM
Joe Scarborough and Mika from Morning Joe, their ratings plummeting, made a pilgrimage to Mar-a-Lago because they decided if you can't beat him, grovel for access and help normalize him AGAIN.
STOP 👏
WATCHING👏
MORNING👏
JOE👏
STOP 👏
WATCHING👏
MORNING👏
JOE👏
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"According to nearly complete totals, Trump secured his victory by just a cumulative 237,000 votes in three states that, had they gone the other way, would have meant victory for Harris..."
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/17/u...
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/17/u...
Trump Signals a ‘Seismic Shift,’ Shocking the Washington Establishment
The president-elect’s early transition moves amount to a generational test of a system as he seeks to rewrite the balance of power and install lieutenants to blow up key parts of government.
www.nytimes.com
November 17, 2024 at 9:16 PM
"According to nearly complete totals, Trump secured his victory by just a cumulative 237,000 votes in three states that, had they gone the other way, would have meant victory for Harris..."
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/17/u...
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/17/u...
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The astounding level of hypocrisy in Marjorie Taylor Greene's tweet is nauseating.
She screeches about Ukraine using long range missiles against Russia saying it needs Congressional approval but condones Donald Trump using the military to deport migrants without Congressional approval.
SMH.
She screeches about Ukraine using long range missiles against Russia saying it needs Congressional approval but condones Donald Trump using the military to deport migrants without Congressional approval.
SMH.
November 18, 2024 at 3:11 PM
The astounding level of hypocrisy in Marjorie Taylor Greene's tweet is nauseating.
She screeches about Ukraine using long range missiles against Russia saying it needs Congressional approval but condones Donald Trump using the military to deport migrants without Congressional approval.
SMH.
She screeches about Ukraine using long range missiles against Russia saying it needs Congressional approval but condones Donald Trump using the military to deport migrants without Congressional approval.
SMH.
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Advice from a Literature teacher and resister: read your history, but don’t forget your literature.
Resistance is woven through the words of abolitionism and feminism and anti-fascism. Read the history and the literature.
Resistance is woven through the words of abolitionism and feminism and anti-fascism. Read the history and the literature.
November 17, 2024 at 1:58 PM
Advice from a Literature teacher and resister: read your history, but don’t forget your literature.
Resistance is woven through the words of abolitionism and feminism and anti-fascism. Read the history and the literature.
Resistance is woven through the words of abolitionism and feminism and anti-fascism. Read the history and the literature.
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Just so we’re clear -
Any party telling you who you can love, what gender you are, which medicine you can take, which books you can read, which history you can learn, what prayers you should pray and what you can and cannot do with your own body, doesn’t give a fuck about freedom.
Any party telling you who you can love, what gender you are, which medicine you can take, which books you can read, which history you can learn, what prayers you should pray and what you can and cannot do with your own body, doesn’t give a fuck about freedom.
November 18, 2024 at 11:52 AM
Just so we’re clear -
Any party telling you who you can love, what gender you are, which medicine you can take, which books you can read, which history you can learn, what prayers you should pray and what you can and cannot do with your own body, doesn’t give a fuck about freedom.
Any party telling you who you can love, what gender you are, which medicine you can take, which books you can read, which history you can learn, what prayers you should pray and what you can and cannot do with your own body, doesn’t give a fuck about freedom.
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Oh hey, look—Elon is destroying the entire field of Astronomy.
‘Worst nightmare’: Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites could blind radio telescopes
Second generation satellites emit 30 times more stray radio waves than before
www.science.org
November 18, 2024 at 2:39 AM
Oh hey, look—Elon is destroying the entire field of Astronomy.
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I will never understand how a billionaire, the richest man on Earth, spent millions to buy an election for ANOTHER billionaire, and told us that his policies would cause all of us non-billionaires “temporary hardship...”
...and the public didn't tell BOTH OF THEM to fuck off.
...and the public didn't tell BOTH OF THEM to fuck off.
November 18, 2024 at 6:15 AM
I will never understand how a billionaire, the richest man on Earth, spent millions to buy an election for ANOTHER billionaire, and told us that his policies would cause all of us non-billionaires “temporary hardship...”
...and the public didn't tell BOTH OF THEM to fuck off.
...and the public didn't tell BOTH OF THEM to fuck off.