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Senator Says Everyone Had a Friend with Covid Vax Issues

“Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS) suggested Wednesday that everyone knew someone who dealt with complications from the Covid-19 vaccine promoted by Dr. Anthony Fauci,” Mediaite reports. Said Marshall: “I mean, who didn’t have a friend that took this vaccine and had some type of complication? A stroke, a blood clot, a young man getting some type […]

Political Wire
Text • Taegan Goddard

Todd Blanche’s Confirmation Vote Now in Doubt

“Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has a massive problem on his hands. Negotiations with Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) have blown up,” Punchbowl News reports. “Blanche’s nomination for the permanent AG job is supposed to get a vote in the Senate Judiciary Committee in less than 24 hours, but it’s no longer clear whether that’s going […]

Political Wire
Text • Taegan Goddard

Fauci Faces Contempt Vote After Invoking Fifth

“Dr. Anthony Fauci, who led the nation’s infectious disease efforts during the Covid-19 pandemic, invoked the Fifth Amendment on Wednesday and declined to answer questions from a Senate committee investigating the origins of the coronavirus,” Axios reports. “Homeland Security Chair Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) said the committee will vote on a contempt resolution against Fauci […]

Political Wire
Text • Taegan Goddard

Inside the White House Pitch for Pre-Election Megabill

“White House officials will press Senate Republicans behind closed doors Wednesday to pass a blueprint for another GOP-only megabill before they leave for the August recess, but save any possible debt ceiling increase for later,” Axios reports. “Senate Republican leaders have been skeptical that there is the time — or the votes — to get […]

Defector
Text • Drew Magary

Why Your Team Sucks 2026: New York Giants

Why Your Team Sucks 2026: New York Giants

Some people are fans of the New York Giants. But many, many more people are NOT fans of the New York Giants. This 2026 Defector NFL team preview is for those in the latter group. Read all the previews so far here.

Your team: WHAT’S IN THE TENT?! I BET THERE’S FREE CANDY IN THERE!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1fJjaYNclo

The Wolf – Hudson Valley’s New Country
Text • Evan Paul

Lauren Alaina on the Reaction to Her Breastfeeding in Public

Being a new mom taught Lauren Alaina something she didn't know about the kindness of strangers. Continue reading…

Political Wire
Text • Taegan Goddard

Trump Wants Millions More to Pay Off Freedom 250 Events

“The Interior Department is seeking $10 million in additional funding from Congress for previously held events hosted by Freedom 250,” NOTUS reports.

@art.feediverse.org - Great art on Bluesky
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Henri Matisse, Odalisque with a Moorish Chair, 1928 #henrimatisse #museumarchive

@art.feediverse.org - Great art on Bluesky
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Pablo Picasso, "Negro, negro, negro..." Portrait of Aimé Césaire, Laureate (plate, following title page) from Corps Perdu, 1949, published 1950 #museumofmodernart #pablopicasso

Techdirt
Text • Mike Masnick

Anthropic Says It’s Against A Ban On Open Weight Models. It Just Wants To Ban Everything That Makes Them Good.

Just recently Karl warned that we were going to see some absolute nonsense as the US sought to somehow “ban” Chinese AI models from being used in the US. That seems to already be happening. It kicked off with talk that the US might “fight Chinese AI” using nearly identical arguments to what was used […]

Techdirt
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Daily Deal: Ultrathin Sleep Aid Under Pillow Speaker

Enjoy calming sounds, bedtime music, audiobooks, or podcasts without wearing headphones or disturbing a sleeping partner. The Ultrathin Sleep Aid speaker fits comfortably beneath or beside your pillow, delivering clear, localized audio while remaining virtually unnoticeable during sleep. Whether you’re winding down after a long day, taking a quick afternoon nap, or helping children drift […]

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Leaked text messages reveal last year’s DHS raid of Gov. Newsom’s press conference on Prop 50 was “political” and “a stunt” to target and intimidate him.

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Fox: Procter & Gamble is down 3.8%. The lower-income consumer is pulling back. They're trying to make up for it with pricing. People still have to brush their teeth, but they're finding cheaper alternatives.

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Alex Jones calls for Trump to be impeached:

We are at war with Iran. They're getting the draft ready. This is absolutely out of control. I’m calling for it right now—25th Amendment, impeachment, to get control of our country.

Electrek
Text • Reinette LeJeune

Yozma IN 10 and IN 10 Pro electric mini dirt bikes get up to $595 exclusive savings, EGO 880 CFM blower + 2x batteries, Hiboy, more

Our headliner today is the latest Summer Sale from Yozma that is offering up to $595 exclusive savings for our readers on its IN 10 and IN 10 Pro Electric Mini Dirt Bikes that start from $1,044. We’ve also got the powerful EGO Power+ 880 CFM Cordless Electric Leaf Blower wi...

Electrek
Text • Fred Lambert

Ferrari’s $640K Luce EV sells out 2026 allocation: ~500 units

Ferrari has already sold every Luce it plans to build in 2026. The automaker’s first electric car hit its full-year sales target — just under 500 units — in less than two months, the Financial Times reported.

That’s despite a brutal wave of design criticism and a €550,000 (~$640,000) starting price that lands the EV near the top of Ferrari’s lineup.

Ars Technica
Text • John Timmer

Yet more qubit tech: New quantum dot options, diamond vacancies

Yet more qubit tech: New quantum dot options, diamond vacancies

Companies are making sure we have a surplus of options for building qubits.

Ars Technica
Text • Eric Berger

Actually, Starliner might fly into space this year

Actually, Starliner might fly into space this year

"We're feeling pretty good about that," Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said.

Open Channels FM Podcast Network
Text • Bob Dunn

Signal – Issue 18

Talk about personal journeys in web development, the complexities of fame, and the benefits of open source, emphasizing enriching content options for listeners beyond traditional podcasts.

The Wolf – Hudson Valley’s New Country
Text • Carena Liptak

Jason Aldean Fired Employees Who Were 'Badmouthing' Him

Some of Jason Aldean's road crew were pretty vocal about their opposition to his song 'Try That in a Small Town.' Those people aren't on his payroll anymore. Continue reading…