Liz Shrum
@lizshrum.bsky.social
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Colombia is Next?America Has Gone Full Nazi?
The time for excuses and gaslighting is over.
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Colombia is Next?America Has Gone Full Nazi?
"America once claimed to be a shining beacon on a hill, welcoming the world’s tired, hungry, and poor. That image no longer reflects reality.'"
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"America once claimed to be a shining beacon on a hill, welcoming the world’s tired, hungry, and poor. That image no longer reflects reality.'"
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Google and a start up AI company have agreed to settle a series of high-profile lawsuits with families alleging that chatbots on Character’s popular app harmed children, leading two teens to take their own lives, among other claims.
Google and chatbot start-up Character move to settle teen suicide lawsuits
The companies said in court filings that they aim to settle five lawsuits from families alleging that Character.AI chatbots harmed minors and caused two suicides.
wapo.st
January 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Google and a start up AI company have agreed to settle a series of high-profile lawsuits with families alleging that chatbots on Character’s popular app harmed children, leading two teens to take their own lives, among other claims.
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A long-anticipated comeback for IPOs could provoke a long-overdue reckoning for not only tech optimism but also private markets
The Return of the IPO Could Spell Trouble for Private Equity
Going public used to be a sign that a company had made it. In the last decade or so, however, IPOs started to become a little … cringe. That could change this year, as initial public offerings seem poised for a comeback — which in turn could provoke a long-overdue reckoning not only for tech optimism but also for private markets.
bloom.bg
January 8, 2026 at 10:15 AM
A long-anticipated comeback for IPOs could provoke a long-overdue reckoning for not only tech optimism but also private markets
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Colombia expects tensions with the US to ease and cooperation on drug trafficking to strengthen following an hour-long phone call between Donald Trump and Gustavo Petro, a senior Colombian diplomat said later on Wednesday
Colombia Looks to Turn the Page With US After Petro–Trump Call
Colombia expects tensions with the US to ease and cooperation on drug trafficking to strengthen following an hour-long phone call between Donald Trump and Gustavo Petro, a senior Colombian diplomat said later on Wednesday.
bloom.bg
January 8, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Colombia expects tensions with the US to ease and cooperation on drug trafficking to strengthen following an hour-long phone call between Donald Trump and Gustavo Petro, a senior Colombian diplomat said later on Wednesday
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Compass Coffee filed for Chapter 11 reorganization bankruptcy, throwing the company’s future into question amid lawsuits with landlords, suppliers and even a founding member of the D.C.-based roaster.
Compass Coffee files for bankruptcy amid lawsuits, lagging downtown sales
The Washington-based chain plans to close 11 of its more than 20 cafes around the region amid lagging sales and lawsuits.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 6, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Compass Coffee filed for Chapter 11 reorganization bankruptcy, throwing the company’s future into question amid lawsuits with landlords, suppliers and even a founding member of the D.C.-based roaster.
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Hilton hit by franchise fallout after DHS booking cancellations
Hilton responds after DHS says franchise hotel canceled agents' stay
This saga highlights the reputational risk of operating a franchise model.
www.axios.com
January 6, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Hilton hit by franchise fallout after DHS booking cancellations
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The U.S. attack on Venezuela and the capture of Maduro marked a turning point for Trump from threats to military action — and prompted him to publicly identify other countries he said could soon face U.S. intervention.
Where Trump could strike next 👇
Where Trump could strike next 👇
Where Trump could strike next
From Venezuela to Greenland, Trump is exerting his global influence.
www.politico.com
January 6, 2026 at 6:39 PM
The U.S. attack on Venezuela and the capture of Maduro marked a turning point for Trump from threats to military action — and prompted him to publicly identify other countries he said could soon face U.S. intervention.
Where Trump could strike next 👇
Where Trump could strike next 👇
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Trump now has his very own oil empire.
@javierblas.bsky.social explains why that’s a geopolitical game changer 🎥
@javierblas.bsky.social explains why that’s a geopolitical game changer 🎥
January 6, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Trump now has his very own oil empire.
@javierblas.bsky.social explains why that’s a geopolitical game changer 🎥
@javierblas.bsky.social explains why that’s a geopolitical game changer 🎥
Colombia is Next?America Has Gone Full Nazi?
"America once claimed to be a shining beacon on a hill, welcoming the world’s tired, hungry, and poor. That image no longer reflects reality.'"
open.substack.com/pub/thegossb...
"America once claimed to be a shining beacon on a hill, welcoming the world’s tired, hungry, and poor. That image no longer reflects reality.'"
open.substack.com/pub/thegossb...
Colombia is Next?America Has Gone Full Nazi?
The time for excuses and gaslighting is over.
open.substack.com
January 5, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Colombia is Next?America Has Gone Full Nazi?
"America once claimed to be a shining beacon on a hill, welcoming the world’s tired, hungry, and poor. That image no longer reflects reality.'"
open.substack.com/pub/thegossb...
"America once claimed to be a shining beacon on a hill, welcoming the world’s tired, hungry, and poor. That image no longer reflects reality.'"
open.substack.com/pub/thegossb...
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Trump dismissed the idea of working with Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado on a political transition for Venezuela, a setback for the opposition leader who won international acclaim in her fight for democracy in the country.
Nobel Winner Machado Left Out of Trump’s Venezuela Plan for Now
President Donald Trump dismissed the idea of working with Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado on a political transition for Venezuela, a setback for the opposition leader who won international acclaim in her fight for democracy in the country.
bloom.bg
January 3, 2026 at 11:16 PM
Trump dismissed the idea of working with Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado on a political transition for Venezuela, a setback for the opposition leader who won international acclaim in her fight for democracy in the country.
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Congress, Now More Than Ever, Our Nation Needs Your Cowardice https://theonion.com/letter-to-congress/
Congress, Now More Than Ever, Our Nation Needs Your Cowardice
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theonion.com
January 3, 2026 at 8:31 PM
Congress, Now More Than Ever, Our Nation Needs Your Cowardice https://theonion.com/letter-to-congress/
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The United States plans to administer Venezuela for an extended period of time as it rebuilds the country’s oil industry, President Donald Trump said Saturday, holding open the door to an extended occupation of a nearby nation.
🧵 Here’s the latest: wapo.st/3NsHBx5
🧵 Here’s the latest: wapo.st/3NsHBx5
January 3, 2026 at 7:46 PM
The United States plans to administer Venezuela for an extended period of time as it rebuilds the country’s oil industry, President Donald Trump said Saturday, holding open the door to an extended occupation of a nearby nation.
🧵 Here’s the latest: wapo.st/3NsHBx5
🧵 Here’s the latest: wapo.st/3NsHBx5
Venezuela...Why? Destabilizing The Region Is Beyond Incompetent. It's Criminal. Power grab for oil, under the guise of freeing the people? We've seen this. Capture world leaders for bunk reasons and no rules of engagement, occupy the land and create a power vacuum? open.substack.com/pub/thegossb...
January 3, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Venezuela...Why? Destabilizing The Region Is Beyond Incompetent. It's Criminal. Power grab for oil, under the guise of freeing the people? We've seen this. Capture world leaders for bunk reasons and no rules of engagement, occupy the land and create a power vacuum? open.substack.com/pub/thegossb...
This Admin and the electorate are an embarrassment. War criminals. This is 2026?…shameful.
World leaders largely express concern, some praise, about US capture of Maduro
World leaders largely express concern, some praise, about US capture of Maduro
The early morning strike against military and political targets in Caracas prompted expressions of concern from critics of the White House in the Western Hemisphere.
dlvr.it
January 3, 2026 at 2:11 PM
This Admin and the electorate are an embarrassment. War criminals. This is 2026?…shameful.
Whether you are real or a hack, audiences know, and can smell it miles away.
Keep it in your head or you'll GET GOT.
Read My Latest Blog. Keep it Real Guys. Getting it wrong for pride isn't worth it.
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Keep it in your head or you'll GET GOT.
Read My Latest Blog. Keep it Real Guys. Getting it wrong for pride isn't worth it.
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December 24, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Whether you are real or a hack, audiences know, and can smell it miles away.
Keep it in your head or you'll GET GOT.
Read My Latest Blog. Keep it Real Guys. Getting it wrong for pride isn't worth it.
open.substack.com/pub/thegossb...
Keep it in your head or you'll GET GOT.
Read My Latest Blog. Keep it Real Guys. Getting it wrong for pride isn't worth it.
open.substack.com/pub/thegossb...
Whether you are real or a hack, audiences know, and can smell it miles away. Keep it in your head or you'll GET GOT.
Read My Latest Blog.
Keep it Real Guys. Getting it wrong for pride isn't worth it.
open.substack.com/pub/thegossb...
Read My Latest Blog.
Keep it Real Guys. Getting it wrong for pride isn't worth it.
open.substack.com/pub/thegossb...
December 24, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Whether you are real or a hack, audiences know, and can smell it miles away. Keep it in your head or you'll GET GOT.
Read My Latest Blog.
Keep it Real Guys. Getting it wrong for pride isn't worth it.
open.substack.com/pub/thegossb...
Read My Latest Blog.
Keep it Real Guys. Getting it wrong for pride isn't worth it.
open.substack.com/pub/thegossb...
open.substack.com/pub/thegossb...
Love you Boomers, but this is some tough love. Atone before you can’t.
Love you Boomers, but this is some tough love. Atone before you can’t.
Dear Boomers, Pound Sand. You Deserve Your Estrangement.
You should be listening to your adult children not demanding to remain toxic while insisting everyone else accommodates you.
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December 16, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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Love you Boomers, but this is some tough love. Atone before you can’t.
Love you Boomers, but this is some tough love. Atone before you can’t.
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You have destroyed yourselves and your descendants with your ignorance and hatred and every day we watch you get worse and worse. You know who you are, both loud and silent. Is this what you wanted?
You have destroyed yourselves and your descendants with your ignorance and hatred and every day we watch you get worse and worse. You know who you are, both loud and silent. Is this what you wanted?
America Is Gone
Liberty is no more and immigrants are not welcome.
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October 31, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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You have destroyed yourselves and your descendants with your ignorance and hatred and every day we watch you get worse and worse. You know who you are, both loud and silent. Is this what you wanted?
You have destroyed yourselves and your descendants with your ignorance and hatred and every day we watch you get worse and worse. You know who you are, both loud and silent. Is this what you wanted?
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Are AI data centers sucking up resources from US manufacturers? Spending on factory construction is down 2.5% so far this year, while that for data centers is up almost 18%.
AI Data Center Boom Threatens Trump’s Manufacturing Revival
Spending on factory construction is down 2.5% so far this year, while that for data centers is up almost 18%.
bloom.bg
October 24, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Are AI data centers sucking up resources from US manufacturers? Spending on factory construction is down 2.5% so far this year, while that for data centers is up almost 18%.
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The whole point of democracy is so one person's derangement does not become everybody's problem. It's social hygiene. The fact the richest men in the West are a mix of grotty twelve year olds and deranged apocalypse fanatics is a problem, and we should be honest about it.
Someone went there:
"It Kind of Seems Like Peter Thiel is Losing It"
via @futurism.com
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"It Kind of Seems Like Peter Thiel is Losing It"
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It Kind of Seems Like Peter Thiel Is Losing It
He's spent the past month delivering four high-octane lectures in San Francisco's downtown waterfront on the antichrist.
futurism.com
October 20, 2025 at 5:38 PM
The whole point of democracy is so one person's derangement does not become everybody's problem. It's social hygiene. The fact the richest men in the West are a mix of grotty twelve year olds and deranged apocalypse fanatics is a problem, and we should be honest about it.
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This is quickly mushrooming into a real international incident
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September 16, 2025 at 6:26 PM
This is quickly mushrooming into a real international incident
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/0...
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The U.S. and U.K. have signed a $42B tech pact during Trump’s state visit, focusing on AI, quantum and nuclear advances backed by major corporate investments.
Trump visit to Britain begins with $42 billion tech partnership
The U.S. and U.K. have signed a $42B tech pact during Trump’s state visit, focusing on AI, quantum and nuclear advances backed by major corporate investments.
www.scrippsnews.com
September 17, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The U.S. and U.K. have signed a $42B tech pact during Trump’s state visit, focusing on AI, quantum and nuclear advances backed by major corporate investments.
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Newsmax files an antitrust lawsuit against Fox News.
News network Newsmax files antitrust suit vs. Fox News
“Fox’s behavior represents a textbook abuse of monopoly power,” Newsmax lawyer Michael J. Guzman said.
www.politico.com
September 3, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Newsmax files an antitrust lawsuit against Fox News.