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9/11 in Realtime

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The Wolf – Hudson Valley’s New Country
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CMA Snubs and Surprises - See the Full List

Fans of traditional country don't have much to be angry about in 2026. Continue reading…

Electrek
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Volkswagen ID. Buzz gains a new rear view camera system and more for 2027

Volkswagen launched the latest version of its IQ.Drive ADAS system across its 2027 vehicles, including the Atlas, Golf, ID. Buzz, and Tiguan. The electric ID. Buzz van returns in 2027, bringing several upgrades.

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Political Wire
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The Six Regions That Will Decide the House

Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball: “The key districts in the battle for the House fit into a half-dozen regions scattered across the nation.” “What follows is a path toward what Democrats need to do (or Republicans need to prevent) in order to win a bare, 218-217 majority.”

Techdirt
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DHS Feeding Citizens’ Bank Records To Predictive Policing Units To Find Drivers To Pull Over

Every government does stuff because it can, not because it needs to. But this current administration has been far more opportunistic than most, doing constitutional recon in areas of unsettled law right up until a court rules that it can’t. (In some cases, it continues to do these things despite having lost in court.) While […]

TPM – Talking Points Memo
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Does Your Employer Discriminate? Thanks to the Trump Admin, It’s About to Get Harder to Find Out.

This story was originally reported by Amanda Becker of The 19th. Meet Amanda and read more of their reporting on...

WIRED
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Which iPhone 18 Model Should You Buy?

Apple's new folding iPhone Duo is finally here, alongside refreshed Pro models. Our primer has all the details you need to choose the iPhone 18 that's right for you.

PRINT Magazine
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Don’t Know the Difference Between Brand Guidelines and a Brand Book? There’s a Branding Dictionary For That

The LETTER A-to-Zish Dictionary is a straightforward, handy guide to the language of branding—defining the things agencies create, deliver, and talk about every day. Bookmark it, study it, memorize it and thank Allison Henry Aver for it!

The post Don’t Know the Difference Between Brand Guidelines and a Brand Book? There’s a Branding Dictionary For That appeared first on PRINT Magazine.

Political Wire
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Talarico Leads in the Texas Senate Race

A new AARP Texas poll in Texas finds James Talarico (D) leading Ken Paxton (R) in the U.S. Senate race, 48% to 44%. Texas Senate Race James Talarico (D) 48%   Ken Paxton (R) 44%   AARP Texas poll

Political Wire
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Abbott Holds Narrow Lead in the Texas Governor’s Race

A new AARP Texas poll in Texas finds Greg Abbott (R) leading Gina Hinojosa (D) in the governor’s race, 49% to 46%. Texas Governor’s Race Greg Abbott (R) 49%   Gina Hinojosa (D) 46%   AARP Texas poll

Political Wire
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Another Bonus Quote of the Day

“For the record, I am hugely in favor of winning the midterms, and love much about this administration, but am strongly against bread and circus bribes.” — Palantir co-founder Joe Lonsdale, quoted by Mediaite, on President Trump’s proposal to give each American $5,000 if Republicans win the midterm elections.

Racket
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St. Cloud Comedian DQ Becomes the First Somali-American Winner of Acme’s Funniest Person Contest

St. Cloud Comedian DQ Becomes the First Somali-American Winner of Acme’s Funniest Person Contest

'I was doing open mics with my passport on me,' the rising young comic says of shows during Operation Metro Surge.

Jeffrey Zeldman Presents Supports Webmention Valid
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AI, Disruption, and Standards

“Individually, we have very little power, but together we have a great deal of power.” Tired of hearing about AI? Join the club. But distaste is not a business strategy. And we are not without power. In response to a series of Medium articles by Patrick Neeman like this one that addressed issues of AI […]

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The Wolf – Hudson Valley’s New Country
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Hudson Valley 9/11 Hero Honored With Nation’s Highest Award

A Hudson Valley native and 9/11 hero has been awarded the country's highest civilian honor about 25 years after his death. Continue reading…

Political Wire
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Why Trump Has It Out for Canada

Tom Nichols: “When Donald Trump looks at a map, he doesn’t see nations. He sees property. All of those pretty colors do not represent actual places filled with human beings who have distinct cultures, languages, and histories; the planet, to Trump, is a big board game, like Risk or Monopoly. Greenland isn’t a real location—it’s […]

Political Wire
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Deputy Pentagon Chief Tied to Spy Scandal

“The Defense Department’s powerful second in command does not seek out the spotlight. But recently, Steve Feinberg has found himself entangled in the unusual and very public case of an arrested CIA officer found with $40 million worth of gold bars stored at his home,” NBC News reports. “The deputy defense secretary, a 66-year-old private […]

Latest articles from Crooks and Liars
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Lies As Truth: Brooke Rollins Gaslights Everyone On The Economy

During the RNC Midterm Convention going from September 9-10th, Trump's Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins was asked how the administration plans to lower the costs of food and fuel. Rollins painted a picture that was so unreal and untrue that you have to wonder if she liv...

Defector
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The State Of The U.S. Open Is The State Of Us

The State Of The U.S. Open Is The State Of Us
It’s being shouted from all corners: The U.S. Open has become an overcrowded, overpriced circus awash in influencers, aspirational influencers, corporate stooges, drunken buffoons, brand activations, inane stunt food, weed smoke, and bettors. It is newly hostile to children,...

Mitch's Blog Supports Webmention
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What even is a “podcast” anymore? Until recently, “podcasts” were audio distributed over the Internet — listened to, not watched. But nearly all of today’s most popular podcasts have video too. Some are video-only. Spoiler alert: Hosts Willa Paskin and producer Evan Chung ba...

Mitch's Blog Supports Webmention
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