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Pentagon Fires Chief Editor Of ‘Stars & Stripes’ For Promising To Do Independent Journalism

To say that Donald Trump has been waging an ideological war against the American free press would be an understatement in the extreme. Even attempting to list out the many, many ways in which he has attempted to threaten, sue, undermine, stifle, chill, attack, and hamstring media outlets would be a waste of time. No […]

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Stephen Miller Sent 9 Special Operations Goons to Tail a Guy Driving ICE Out Signs

On February 26, Special Operations goons spent 13 hours tailing a guy transporting ICE Out signs in his truck.

The post Stephen Miller Sent 9 Special Operations Goons to Tail a Guy Driving ICE Out Signs appeared first on emptywheel.

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ONBOX Crowdsourced 100 Letters Hand-Painted at a Pop-Up for Bar Supernova’s Crafted Identity

The new cocktail bar in Vancouver has made a splash with a uniquely developed brand identity that revolves around a modular wordmark hand-painted by customers.

The post ONBOX Crowdsourced 100 Letters Hand-Painted at a Pop-Up for Bar Supernova’s Crafted Identity appeared first on PRINT Magazine.

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Politics Chat, August 25, 2026

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Popular Ulster County Ice Cream Shop Announces 'Endless Summer'

Hudson Valley residents and ice cream lovers were excited to share their feedback from this announcement on social media. It would be great to have their staple open year round in Ulster County! Continue reading…

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Well, the Trump administration’s EPA found a simple way to stop hearing from the public just eliminate the requirement to ask them. The EPA is scrapping public notice and comment requirements for air pollution permits on new data centers and the power plants needed to run them.

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One of my nicknames for the dog is “Princess Prancy Prancy.” I’m man enough to admit that.

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WordCamp US 2026: The Artist and the Algorithm

Two months after my first WordCamp, I landed in Phoenix, AZ, for WordCamp US to experience it again, this time in another part of the world but with a similar group of people equally passionate about open source.  At first glance, the Arizona desert seems simple, barren. But look closer, …

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Three forgotten kings could rewrite the history of ancient Assyria

Three forgotten Assyrian kings may have been hiding in plain sight for more than 2,700 years. By piecing together clues from tablets, inscriptions, and an ancient statue, researchers argue that these rulers were omitted from the famous Assyrian King List.

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Forces deep inside Earth helped Antarctica freeze before the Arctic

Scientists may have solved the mystery of why Antarctica froze millions of years before the Arctic. Slow-moving waves deep inside Earth gradually lifted East Antarctica, building mountains and a high plateau where snow and ice could survive even in a much warmer world. Once glaciers took hold, their bright surfaces reflected sunlight and helped cool the region further.

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Your brain may not actually “make” decisions

A neuroscientist is challenging the idea that the brain contains a central system that actually “makes” our decisions. What we experience as choosing may instead emerge from the continuous interaction of perception, movement, the body, and the world around us.

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Your genes may decide whether a low-carb diet sends cholesterol soaring

A low-carb diet may raise LDL cholesterol much more sharply in people who are genetically predisposed to high cholesterol, particularly when they consume lots of saturated fat. The findings could help explain why people following seemingly similar diets can have dramatically different results.

The Wolf – Hudson Valley’s New Country
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Two Men Arrested Following Teenagers' Fight

State police arrested two men accused of pushing young teens to settle their conflict with their fists. Continue reading…

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Darline Graham Beats Back Ralph ‘Marshall Law’ Norman To Clench Senate Nom

Sen. Darline Graham (R-SC) defeated Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC) in Tuesday’s South Carolina runoff, securing the Republican nomination for the...

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(Podcast) The Rebound 613: Snotty Asides

Lex and Moltz talk new Macs, old games, Lex’s apps and Apple community drama before getting interrupted by some heartbreaking news.…

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N’Kiyla Jasmine Thomas has won the Democratic primary runoff for U.S. Senate in Oklahoma.

She will face Republican Kevin Hern in the November general election.

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Certainty is Uncertain

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Certainty is Uncertain

It’s Monday morning, and the cultural machinery is already revving up, whispering that a calm life is a squandered one. We feel the pressure to measure our ordinary weeks against high-octane movie tropes the glittering skyscrapers, the midnight hustle, the relentless cinematic grind. If we look at our actual schedules answering a steady stream of […]

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Artemis is an RSS reader “designed to be slow and minimal. It’s a calm place to see what’s new on your favorite websites, with no urgency.”

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Brooklyn Dem Chief Narrowly Prevails in Divisive Vote to Change Party Rules

Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn attends the swearing-in ceremony for NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch at One Police Plaza.

Brooklyn Democratic Party district leaders voted to enact sweeping — and widely decried — changes to the county party’s bylaws Tuesday night that reformers say will help current chair Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn maintain control of the organization, according to several people familiar with the voting. Despite calls from every major state Democratic elected official to […]

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Darline Graham Wins GOP Nod in South Carolina

“Sen. Darline Graham (R-SC) is projected to win the South Carolina Republican primary runoff to replace her brother, the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), on the November ballot,” The Hill reports.