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The Wolf – Hudson Valley’s New Country
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Hidden Gambling Room Found Inside Hudson Valley Sports Bar

A hidden room with gambling devices was allegedly found at a popular sports bar in the Hudson Valley. Continue reading…

The Wolf – Hudson Valley’s New Country
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Miley Cyrus Mourns the Death of Dolly Parton

Miley shared a special bond with her godmother. Continue reading…

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A Republican lawmaker in Iowa sent a letter to a judge defending a convicted child sex offender as "respectful," "caring" and "treats people with kindness and good humor."

The Texas Observer
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‘Living like Vampires’: ICE Surge Fractures Daily Life in Deep South Texas

Deep in the Rio Grande Valley, Brenda Dumas and her family are adjusting to a new normal.  One family member, who requested anonymity for fear of reprisal from the federal government, has a work permit. He has to leave from his home in Olmito, a tiny town off Highway 69 between Harlingen and Brownsville, early […]

The post ‘Living like Vampires’: ICE Surge Fractures Daily Life in Deep South Texas appeared first on The Texas Observer.

Latest articles from Crooks and Liars
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Watters Admits A Man Crush On El-Sayed One Day After Getting His A** Kicked On Fox

Jesse Watters is apparently a bit enamored with Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed, even though Watters just got his ass kicked by El-Sayed on his show the night before on Fox. What's really astounding is that Watters said basically the same thing, not once, but twice...

Defector
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Why Your Team Sucks 2026: Chicago Bears

Why Your Team Sucks 2026: Chicago Bears

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

Your Team: The Chicago Bears, who are not yet the Hammond, Indiana, Bears

Your 2025 record: 11-6, a staggering outlier for a franchise far more comfortable with 6-11. A new coach, a repaired and better protected quarterback, and the next big running game. We were comfortable with the Bears being persistently mediocre, and now we have to deal with the possibility that they could own the NFC North for more than one year, which they haven't done since 2006, when Rex Grossman roamed the earth.

The Wolf – Hudson Valley’s New Country
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Ulster County Crash Kills Both Drivers

Two people died in a two-car collision early Sunday. Police are still looking into what led to the crash. Continue reading…

Waxy.org
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Nitter, XCancel shut down after X sends cease-and-desist

techcrunch.com/2026/08/25/x-sends-cease-and-desist-to-open-source-project-nitter-over-alleged-scraping/

the privacy-friendly X/Twitter frontends were a helpful way to view a post without an account

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Waxy.org
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Amazon shuttering Mechanical Turk after 21 years

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three years after it launched, I asked Turkers to send me selfies for cash

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Political Wire
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Nothing Left

Just published: Nothing Left: Confessions of a Democratic Operative by Evan Barker. “In August 2024, standing on the floor of the Democratic National Convention, Barker hit her breaking point. In that moment, she saw what no one inside the party dared admit: the Democrats had lost their way, and there was no path back.”

Ars Technica
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Driven: The 992.2 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring earns its keep

Driven: The 992.2 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring earns its keep

The "everyday" GT3 delivers, despite looming regulations and an ever-inflating price tag.

The Wolf – Hudson Valley’s New Country
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Adams Fairacre Farms' Orchid Fest Brings Summer Fun, Sales & More

We can attend a 101 workshop, check out a DIY event at Adams Fairacre Farms throughout the Hudson Valley and shop their sales while we’re there! Continue reading…

The Wolf – Hudson Valley’s New Country
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These 15 New York Communities Defying Brand-New Statewide Ban

A new New York State ban is officially in effect, but a growing number of counties are already saying they won't follow it. Continue reading…

The Wolf – Hudson Valley’s New Country
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A Birthday Present to Dolly Parton Fans: 80 Unforgettable Moments

If you think Dolly Parton's legacy is her music, you're right! If you believe it's her philanthropy, we've got no argument. Continue reading…

TPM – Talking Points Memo
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Judge Unblocks Trump’s Executive Order to Tamper in Midterms — But Don’t Panic

U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani on Wednesday lifted an injunction that was the last bulwark against President Donald Trump’s order...

The Lever Supports Webmention
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Midterm Madness: Michigan’s Senate Race Hits A Minefield

 Midterm Madness: Michigan’s Senate Race Hits A Minefield

A Hasan Piker controversy has rocked Michigan’s critical Senate race — and the “centrist” wing of the party is capitalizing on the chaos.

TorrentFreak
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Cineby Starts Staged Shutdown of Its Piracy Empire

Cineby has published a step-by-step schedule for shutting itself down in stages. The site started by redirecting its mirror sites Cineplay and Fmovies+, to then cut off its live streams a day later. The shutdown is expected to be completed by the end of next week. Why the operation is shutting down remains a mystery, but the signs don't point to a deal with rightsholders.

From: TF, for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more.

The Brian Lehrer Show
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Call Your Senator: Sen. Andy Kim on MediKids, Iran and More

Andy Kim, U.S. Senator (D-NJ), talks about his work in the Senate and the issues in New Jersey, including his plan for children's healthcare, the war in Iran, and the state of a local immigration facility. 

Photo: Senator Andy Kim (credit: U.S. Senate Photographic Studio)


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The Brian Lehrer Show
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Making Safer Streets Following Three E-Biker Deaths

Three e-bikers died in hit-and-runs last week in New York City, marking the worst week so far this year for deadly bike accidents. Ben Furnas, executive director of the street safety advocacy group, Transportation Alternatives, discusses their campaign to protect riders and pedestrians from deadly accidents through a range of street safety initiatives. 

Photo: Delivery person scooter accident aftermath with Police and Ambulance on Yellowstone Boulevard, Queens, New York. (Lindsey Nicholson/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)


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The Brian Lehrer Show
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When Cannabis Use is a Problem

Roni Caryn Rabin, health reporter at The New York Times, talks about a new study showing greater numbers of Americans suffering from the effects of cannabis use, as access to, and dosages of, the drug grow.

Photo: Marijuana flowers bloom at a cannabis dispensary in Bangkok, Thailand, on August 18, 2026. (Matt Hunt/NurPhoto via Getty Images)


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