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Brendan Carr Lobs More Empty Threats At ABC For Not Airing Trump’s Election Fraud Lies

Earlier this year FCC boss Brendan Carr launched a series of fake investigations into ABC because the network (1) hosted Democratic Texas Senate hopeful James Talarico on The View, (2) aired comedians who made fun of the president and his wife, and (3) occasionally engaged in journalism critical of Trump corruption. The details of these […]

The Wolf – Hudson Valley’s New Country
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World Cup Star Honored in Hometown

July 22 is now Tyler Adams Day in Wappingers — and the US Men's National Team captain spent it exactly where his story started, on a field in his own backyard. Continue reading…

Political Wire
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Americans Think Gas Prices Are Worse Than They Are

“Gas prices are high. Americans think they’re even higher,” Politico reports. ”Three in five Americans believe gas prices in their area have risen by more than they actually have, according to an analysis of new results from The Politico Poll. It’s those perceptions that candidates will be running against this fall.”

Political Wire
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Big Changes in Two Senate Races

Just for members: The latest edition of Inside Elections. This issue includes updates on the Maine and South Carolina Senate races where the situations have been fluid with Democratic nominee Graham Platner dropping out of the race and Sen. Lindsey Graham passing away. Join now to continue reading. Members get exclusive analysis, bonus features and […]

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'Detestable' McConnell's Hometown Paper Goes For The Throat In Ruthless Pre-Obituary

If Mitch McConnell has even a single functioning brain cell left to his name, sequestered away in a D.C. hospital surrounded by Capitol police, he spent this week reading his own obituary -- and it was far from flattering. As McConnell remains hospitalized for 39 days and ...

Berkeleyside
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Remembering Sally Sklar, attorney who co-led drive to underground wires on Amador Avenue

She reviewed contracts for the Navy before transitioning into family law and later disability law. She was also a devoted mother, a loyal friend, a swimmer and a world traveler.

Whatever
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Final Full Day of the John Scalzi Humble Bundle Benefitting World Central Kitchen

The Humble Bundle Deal we have going with 22 of my works has been running for three weeks now, and in that time we have raised almost $35,000 for World Central Kitchen — but all good things must come to an end, and the end of this one is at around noon tomorrow. So if […]

TPM – Talking Points Memo
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Troy Jackson Cruises Towards Maine Senate Nomination 

Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson is on track to become the official Democratic Senate nominee as the Saturday convention...

Open Channels FM Podcast Network
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Our Guide to Open Channels FM Podcast Network’s Channels, Series, and Blog

A guide to better understand the content, both audio and written that makes the Open Channels Podcast Network what it is today.

Political Wire
Text • Taegan Goddard

Democrats Lock Back in On Maine

“Maine Democrats are on track to select a new Senate candidate later this week. Their likely pick? A former state lawmaker who lost the party’s recent gubernatorial primary, has no federal political experience and has only three months to assemble a campaign against a 30-year Republican incumbent,” NOTUS reports. “Most party leaders — including Democratic […]

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At the pond, 1887 #postimpressionism #paulgauguin

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Head, 1530 #highrenaissance #michelangelo

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Weekly Notes 30/2026

I have been to and seen many protests. But this one (#cjpprotests) is very different from the rest. I see them not only facing so much harshness but also having so much fun and so much camaraderie. It makes me jealous. All power to the younger generation. Though I am young at heart,...

Racket
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Freeloader Friday: 142 Free Things To Do This Weekend

Freeloader Friday: 142 Free Things To Do This Weekend

Be free this weekend.

WIRED
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BenQ TK705STi 4K Projector Review: A Midrange Pick for Gamers

The TK705STi’s highly responsive, low-latency performance makes gameplay ultra-realistic. For movies and TV? It’s a purely average home projector.

WIRED
Text • Rhett Allain

What Is Entropy, Really?

Never mind the “heat death of the universe.” Entropy is just a bridge between two levels of reality.

WIRED
Text • Chris Haslam, Jeremy White

Some of Our Favorite Brain-Boosting Toys for Kids of All Ages

From musical instruments and games to play pieces that encourage balance and dexterity, these toys will engage your child’s mind and body.

WIRED
Text • Elana Klein

Some Kids Will Never Think AI Is Cool

“I think it should stand for artificial idiot,” one 9-year-old says. Here’s why kids of all ages are calling AI “disgusting” and “creepy.”

WIRED
Text • Matt Burgess

Satellite Images Reveal How Suspected Scam Compounds Appear Out of Nowhere

Analysis of satellite images of Myanmar shows dozens of alleged scam compounds have appeared in recent months, despite a purported crackdown on the criminal organizations.

Poynter
Text • Tom Jones

Left with no options, the Trump administration drops subpoenas against New York Times journalists

There was a big showdown on Thursday between the U.S. government and The New York Times. At stake? Some would say the freedom of the press to accurately report on […]

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