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SpaceX is set to acquire 130,000 acres of marshland in southern Louisiana

SpaceX is set to acquire 130,000 acres of marshland in southern Louisiana

A Louisiana launch site would offer several significant advantages.

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FEMME À LA FENÊTRE, MATERNITÉ, 1912 #cubism #metzinger

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Roy Lichtenstein, Untitled (Table with Two Vases of Flowers), 1997 #museumofmodernart #roylichtenstein

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Tesla Model Y RWD 2026 Review: an entry-level trim with top-of-the-line technology

I drove the 2026 Model Y RWD (Standard) for about 550 km (342 miles) across a mix of highway, back roads, and city driving, and I enjoyed the efficiency and technology far more than the driving experience itself. For anyone shopping for an affordable Tesla built around the brand’s software and ecosystem, this standard trim is a real contender, but it drives more like a generic SUV than the brand promises.

Here is the full review:

Political Wire
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A New Way to Monetize the Presidency

Donald Trump has set plenty of records as president. Among them are the historically weak approval ratings he posted in both his first and second terms. But his real innovation may be finding new ways to monetize the presidency itself. Join now to continue reading. Members get exclusive analysis, bonus features and no advertising. Learn […]

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Blanche Ditches Jan. 6 Fund, Keeps Trump's IRS Immunity Via 'Sham Document'

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's latest order does away with the May 18 Anti-Weaponization Fund. However, buried in the fine print, the May 19 IRS immunity settlement stays untouched. Rather than rolling that back, the memo accompanying the order restates the DOJ's p...

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Book review: The boy in the derby hat — Tom De Haven's "Funny Papers" trilogy

Tom De Haven’s Funny Papers trilogy is a sprawling, picaresque romp through the lives and neuroses of the men responsible for creating a wildly popular comic strip over a period spanning more than a century. The first novel in the series, “Funny Papers” tells the story of G...

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Claude is not ready to run the world, not even a very small part of it. This is a problem for me, because I was counting on having it do this for me.

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11 Most Likable Country Stars

Each singer on this list of the most likable country stars of today is as genuine as they seem. Continue reading…

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Updating the Mac app today with some improvements including a Scheduled tab and little indicator for scheduled posts.

Screenshot of Mac app with posts list.

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I love Orolo. I want him to be my grandpa.

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Does Christopher Nolan Consider Himself a Bard for a Civilization at Dusk?

This 17-minute interview about the Odyssey with Christopher Nolan conducted by philosophy doctoral student Zhong Shu is one of the better ones I’ve seen.

The first two questions are:

  1. Do you consider yourself a bard for a civilization at dusk?
  2. Have you Christianized The Odyssey?

And nary a comment or question about filming in IMAX.

Tags: Christopher Nolan · film school · interviews · movies · The Odyssey · video · Zhong Shu

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Wirtschaftsjournalismus besser personalisiert? (faz.net)

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Phillies acquire infielder Luis Arraez from the Giants (share.inquirer.com)

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Trump Administration Live Updates: Blanche Bows to Pressure From G.O.P. Senators (nytimes.com)

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The waning weight of the word of the U.S. president (theglobeandmail.com)

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On immigration, your side is lying to you | Luis F. Carrasco (share.inquirer.com)

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Exclusive | American Oil Majors Trying to Get Into Venezuela Have Hit a Wall (wsj.com)

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