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The Wolf – Hudson Valley’s New Country
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8 Little Things That Made Dolly Parton So Relatable

Dolly never cut the line at her own theme park. She waited like everyone else because fairness mattered more than fame. Continue reading…

Political Wire
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Allies Reject Trump’s Russia Outreach

“The Trump administration’s decision to bring Russia back into the fold at a gathering of the world’s leading economic officials is stirring fresh tensions with European allies who want to continue isolating Moscow over its war in Ukraine,” Politico reports.

Latest articles from Crooks and Liars
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Could Blackmail Be The Reason Barron Trump Can't Shake The Tate Brothers?

There has long been a rather disturbing connection between Donald Trump's youngest son, Barron Trump, and the ever-scandal-plagued, disgusting duo, the Tate brothers. Now, one Democratic analyst is floating a theory about why that relationship never seems to falter, despit...

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Mike Johnson's Plan For Power Hit As His 'Essential' Candidate Admits Insider Trading

A plan to hold the House majority, championed by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), took a hit after Republican nominee Laurie Buckhout admitted she bet on her own election. On Monday, the prediction market Kalshi suspended Buckhout for three years and fined her $2,589.96, a...

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'Natalie Got Confused': Trump Aide Hit As Admin Official Denies Truth Social AI Slop

President Donald Trump's executive assistant Natalie Harp faced criticism over a Truth Social post claiming a critical Iranian oil island was being destroyed, which a U.S. official said was not targeted. A U.S. official said the overnight strikes did not target Kharg I...

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Mike’s Blog Round-Up

Above, Martika performs, Toy Soldiers. On this date in 2016, NFL San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick knelt in protest, objecting to racial injustice and police brutality in the US.

Lucien Truscott asserts that Defense Secretary Pete Hic(!)seth has lost the trust of the senior military leadership. No military coup for Pete!

Mike the Mad Biologist sees that the Defense Department has just hired an actual fascist.

The Weekly Sift explains the hazards and pitfalls of moving to the center. Also: why the snack shack on the beach is never where you are.

everyone is entitled to my own opinion hails Prznit Fuckwit, glorious victor of the imaginary Battle of Kharg Island!

Bonus Track: Miss Cellania is going to spend the rest of the day not doing somethings.

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FTC Sues Amazon, Alleging It Deceived Advertisers and Drove Up Prices

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WASHINGTON—The Federal Trade Commission on Monday filed a lawsuit against Amazon.

The Warning with Steve Schmidt
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One day at a time

One day at a time

How Dachau happened — and the question America must answer now

Political Wire
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Ukraine Drones Can Go Deeper Into Russia

“Ukraine’s growing ability to strike deep inside Russia is thanks to long-range drones such as the Mammoth, which can fly 1,500 miles,” the Wall Street Journal reports. “By next year, their range will double to 3,000 miles.” “Ukrainian defense-technology companies are rapidly improving the range, speed and payload of long-distance drones, bringing more of Russia […]

Political Wire
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Bond Selloff Intensifies

“The global bond selloff is rolling on into September, raising borrowing costs for governments such as Japan and Germany and putting pressure on U.S. stocks today,” the Wall Street Journal reports.

THE DAILY BLAST with Greg Sargent
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Best of the Daily Blast: Krugman: Trump Screwed Himself Badly on Iran—and May Not Even Know It

Original air date: April 29, 2026 In today’s episode, economist Paul Krugman lays out an expansive case that Donald Trump holds a losing hand in the war with Iran. Krugman argues that Trump can’t seem to admit that the Strait of Hormuz problem has cornered him. Kr...

TPM – Talking Points Memo
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DHS ‘Voter Fraud Surge’ Reportedly Begins Today

DHS Wades Into the Midterms CNN reported Monday that, starting Tuesday, the Department of Homeland Security’s investigative arm, Homeland Security...

WIRED
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Using High-Energy Laser, US Shoots Down Drones Near Mexico Border

The US Army’s laser system is part of a new generation of directed-energy weapons capable of detecting, tracking, and destroying drones with a concentrated beam of light.

WIRED
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Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless Headphones Review (2026)

The flagship headphones get up to 57 hours of battery life and have easily replaceable batteries.

Prison Journalism Project
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What a Monthly Budget Looks Like in Prison

Photo illustrations show collages of handwritten budgets with both paper and coin money.

How do you budget on a couple hundred dollars or less a month of income?

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Ti West's Ebenezer will ponder whether Scrooge had a point, actually

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Ti West's Ebenezer will ponder whether Scrooge had a point, actually

Poynter
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Trump’s threats against the press don’t have to succeed to do damage

Those of us who write and talk about the media spent much of Monday discussing President Donald Trump’s weekend social media attack on NBC News’ Kristen Welker. Speaking to the […]

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Don’t be the vitamin B guy

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Towards scientific rigor for decentralized science.

The Wolf – Hudson Valley’s New Country
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Ulster County Police Department Will No Longer Answer Phone Calls

Residents in Ulster County are being warned about a major change involving how they contact the local police department. Continue reading…

Latest articles from Crooks and Liars
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El-Sayed Calls Trump ‘The Asshole’ For Trade War With Canada

Nowhere is Trump's trade war more unpopular than in the state of Michigan. And while Trump's flunky, Mike Rogers, has to play along, Abdul El-Sayed can call out Trump for what he is: an asshole. Source: Huffington Post Progressive U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed calle...