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Russ Walker
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LancasterOnline journalist | Husband to Kim | Backstory: KY->TN->DC->VA->WA->PA
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so much winning
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November 11, 2025 at 2:58 AM
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Freedom not terror?
SMS message. Photo with block letters: Peace 2025 Text: Trump's peace plan for Gaza. For the plan to advance, Hamas must disarm. Instead, they're executing people in the streets. Hamas is on a rampage. For freedom, not terror, Hamas must go. Visit FreedomNotTerror.org to learn more today.
November 10, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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LancasterOnline
November 1, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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lovely
Alert Breaking News 2 minutes ago New photo shows much of the White House East Wing torn down as demolition continues for Trump’s ballroom More of the structure was torn down Tuesday to make way for President Donald Trump’s planned ballroom, despite complaints about the project’s lack of transparency.
October 21, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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#NoKings Lancaster, Pa.
October 18, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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From the Oct. 19, 1864 of the Lancaster Examiner / Semi-Weekly New Era. The ending is the kicker.
News article from Oct. 19, 1864, issue of the Lancaster Examiner / Semi-Weekly New Era about the death of Supreme Court Chief Justice Roger Taney
October 17, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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Another pre-vaccines era news story -- 114 years ago in the Bay City (Mich) Tribune -- a report on 5-year death totals for whooping cough (1,590) and measles (1,022).
News article from the Oct. 6, 1911, issue of the Bay City (Michigan) Tribune headlined, "There's death in simple measles: Whooping cough and measles often are cause of pneumonia. State health board again urges public to treat 'simple' diseases as important"
October 6, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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Oct. 5, 1912 -- before the polio vaccine was available. Story from the Hanford (Calif.) Morning Journal.
Second child dies in Fresno, following infantile paralysis. A news article in the Oct. 5, 1912, edition of the Hanford Morning Journal about the death of Lewis Durgin Thorn, 3, of polio.
October 5, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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73 years ago, before the polio vaccine was available:
From the Sept. 29, 1952, issue of the Lancaster New Era:
Polio closes 5 rural schools -- 9th case reported from northeast section. 3 deaths within 5 days
September 29, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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Jimmy Kimmel:
Excerpt from Jimmy Kimmel's Sept. 23, 2025, return: “They want to pick and choose what the news is. I know that’s not as interesting as muzzling a comedian, but it’s so important to have a free press and it is nuts that we aren’t paying more attention to it.”
September 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Harrisburg, PA – Today, in accordance with the United States Flag Code and the President’s proclamation, Governor Josh Shapiro ordered United States and Commonwealth flags on all Commonwealth facilities, public buildings, and grounds across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to fly at half-staff as a mark of respect for the memory of Charlie Kirk. The flags shall remain lowered until sunset on Sunday, September 14, 2025. All Pennsylvanians are invited to participate in this tribute.
September 10, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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The federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator now returns information for Daryl Heller
Bureau of Prisons inmate locator results on Sept. 4, 2025, showing Daryl Heller to be in custody at the Federal Detention Center in Philadelphia. It lists his register number as 23129-506
September 4, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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Just one example, from Lancaster New Era, Feb. 17, 1959
A clip from the Feb. 17, 1959, edition of the Lancaster New Era, headlined: "Marietta Boy, 5, Dies, Had Measles."
September 3, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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I feel sorry for the flack paid to write this pitch...
Screenshot of a portion of a PR pitch email. The text reads: Segment Title: Mission: Fatherhood – How Building a Defense-Tech Startup Shaped One Founder’s Approach to Parenting (and Vice Versa) Austin Holmes, founder of Raptor—a fast-growing AI company supporting U.S. defense innovation—brings a unique perspective as a veteran, entrepreneur, and father of two. He draws powerful connections between startup life and fatherhood: the emotional stamina, mission-driven decision-making, and pressure to lead even when the path ahead is uncertain.
July 23, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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July 14, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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PA senator's BlueSky account hacked?
July 14, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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Can anyone explain this?
A screenshot of a BlueSky post from an account representing itself as belonging to state Sen. Doug Mastriano, a Republican from Pennsylvania. The image is a cartoon panel. It shows two fish in the foreground and a diver far above in the background. One fish, wearing glasses, yells, "Chudfish, that's a diver. We have to release a cloud of our own feces." The 2nd fish, also wearing glasses, says "NO." The first replies, But .. the current? The aqua biology?" The 2nd replies, "Nothing ever harpoons." The reply appears cut off. The first fish has text on its chest that says, "Atlantis is NOT real," and what appears to be a simple diagram of an electron circling an unseen atomic nucleus.
July 12, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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Times are a changin'
Search result with links to a 2022 Free Beacon article headlined "Fetter to campaign with socialists in Philly" and a 2018 PennLive article headlined, "PA GOP boss: Fetterman is a 'silver spoon socialist'
July 11, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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Screams into void...
Screenshot of a PR pitch email. The text of the email: I thought this story might be of interest as a feature, interview, or guest article from Eli Lopian, CEO of Typemock—a pioneering software company that integrates AI into its testing tools and author of AICracy: Beyond Democracy : Democracy was built on the idea that informed citizens could make thoughtful choices for the common good. But in today’s digital world, that ideal is slipping out of reach. The volume, speed, and noise of information are overwhelming voters and leaders alike. Citizens are bombarded by conflicting opinions and manipulated narratives—including coordinated misinformation from foreign actors and bad-faith interest groups seeking to influence voters1. At the same time, leaders struggle to process complex data fast enough to make sound decisions. And democratic systems—designed for slow, deliberate governance—are faltering under the weight of this informational chaos. But not all hope is lost, says Eli. He believes that when ethically guided and transparently designed, AI can serve as a powerful tool to help democracies govern more wisely and keep pace with complexity. Eli would be happy to speak with you or contribute a guest article on how AI can: Analyze complex, fast-moving data to inform leaders and reduce decision paralysis Support voters with simplified, factual context—without reducing nuance or agency Flag misinformation and reduce the impact of biased or foreign-influenced narratives Strengthen transparency and public trust through traceable, impartial data systems His book AICracy explores how AI—far from threatening democracy—could help modernize it for the realities of the digital age, and serve the original democratic vision of empowered, informed citizens. Eli’s bio is below. Let me know if you’d like to speak with him, see a bylined piece, or receive a copy of the book.
July 9, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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I assume everyone got this email from the government last night?
An email sent on July 3, 2025, by the Social Security Administration celebrating passage of a budget and tax cut bill supported by President Trump and which is forecasted to add trillions of dollars to the national debt, despite the Republican Party's insistence that government spending and borrowing must be curtailed.
July 4, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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issued after he voted against lifting the ban on Sunday hunting. hmmmm
June 26, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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May 30, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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Did some TV network recently air "Raise the Titanic" from 1980? The plot was that the Titanic was carrying a special ore that would power an invincible missile defense system for the USA, so that's why they had to go find it and raise it.
May 20, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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May 8, 1945, issue of Stars & Stripes
A cartoon from the May 8, 1945, issue of Stars & Stripes. The cartoon is called Private Berger. It shows a group of American GIs celebrating Germany's surrender. One wide-eyed GI sits on his duffle bag reading a book titled "Guide to Japan."
May 8, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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Got just the guy to run it.
May 7, 2025 at 6:16 PM