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Passengers rattled, 2 crew injured after Southwest plane descends minutes into flight

Passengers rattled, 2 crew injured after Southwest plane descends minutes into flight


Via: perrie-halpern  •  News & Politics  •  2 Comments  •  last year

MAGA doesn't build anything

MAGA doesn't build anything


Via: bob-nelson  •  News & Politics  •  11 Comments  •  last year

Years ago, I spent a month posting progressive ideas in various policy domains. I asked our conservative - this was before MAGA - members for their alternatives. I posted about ten of these....
Today's Non-Progressive Progressives

Today's Non-Progressive Progressives


Via: gregtx  •  News & Politics  •  19 Comments  •  last year

A Cold, Hard Truth

A Cold, Hard Truth


Via: s  •  News & Politics  •  1 Comments  •  last year

Obama's Trump-Russia collusion report was corrupt from start: CIA review

Obama's Trump-Russia collusion report was corrupt from start: CIA review


Via: vic-eldred  •  News & Politics  •  83 Comments  •  last year

The Art of the Really Stupid Deal

The Art of the Really Stupid Deal


Via: bob-nelson  •  News & Politics  •  4 Comments  •  last year

If the Bad Guys don't know what they're doing, then maybe they won't do as much harm as they would have if they did in fact know what they're doing.      
It's Paradise Lost as Climate Change Remakes Europe's Summers - The New York Times

It's Paradise Lost as Climate Change Remakes Europe's Summers - The New York Times


Via: john-russell  •  News & Politics  •  65 Comments  •  last year

The General Theory of Enshittification

The General Theory of Enshittification


Via: bob-nelson  •  News & Politics  •  9 Comments  •  last year

I had to look up " enshittification ". Hey! I'm old... picking up new words takes more time at my age. ... and I'm not a Doctorow fan.  Then again... if a word gets into the dictionary...
Is This the End of Google As We Know It?

Is This the End of Google As We Know It?


Via: bob-nelson  •  News & Politics  •  13 Comments  •  last year

I've experimented with most of the "search chatbots". ChatGTP is by far the most satisfactory. I wouldn't trust any chatbot for anything important, but most of our searches need to be...
Ozzy Osbourne, pioneering heavy metal singer and Black Sabbath frontman, dies at 76

Ozzy Osbourne, pioneering heavy metal singer and Black Sabbath frontman, dies at 76


Via: perrie-halpern  •  News & Politics  •  12 Comments  •  last year

Trump claims his uncle taught the Unabomber, offers no evidence to support claim - ABC News

Trump claims his uncle taught the Unabomber, offers no evidence to support claim - ABC News


Via: tacos  •  News & Politics  •  60 Comments  •  last year

Loved ones of Kohberger's four victims rage against the Idaho killer

Loved ones of Kohberger's four victims rage against the Idaho killer


Via: perrie-halpern  •  News & Politics  •  2 Comments  •  last year

Palestinian Articles from MEMRI

Palestinian Articles from MEMRI


Via: bob-nelson  •  News & Politics  •  9 Comments  •  last year

I haven't seeded from MEMRI for a long time - the content is pretty predictable, with imams calling for the destruction of Israel and the death of all Jews. I don't seed those because any...
Supreme Court Lets Trump Fire Consumer Product Safety Regulators

Supreme Court Lets Trump Fire Consumer Product Safety Regulators


Via: bob-nelson  •  News & Politics  •  1 Comments  •  last year

So... if RFK Jr's insanity doesn't kill your children and grandchildren, then maybe their own toys will do the job. Cruelty is an integral part of fascism. Including cruelty to children....
Ozzy Osbourne, pioneering heavy metal singer and Black Sabbath frontman, dies at 76

Ozzy Osbourne, pioneering heavy metal singer and Black Sabbath frontman, dies at 76


Via: jeremy-in-nc  •  News & Politics  •  18 Comments  •  last year

Coca-Cola to debut cane sugar soda in US

Coca-Cola to debut cane sugar soda in US


Via: gregtx  •  News & Politics  •  1 Comments  •  last year

Opinion | Plenty of Jews Love Zohran Mamdani - The New York Times

Opinion | Plenty of Jews Love Zohran Mamdani - The New York Times


Via: jbb  •  News & Politics  •  8 Comments  •  last year

Man convicted in 1979 kidnap and murder of Etan Patz must have new trial or be freed, appeals court rules

Man convicted in 1979 kidnap and murder of Etan Patz must have new trial or be freed, appeals court rules


Via: perrie-halpern  •  News & Politics  •  1 Comments  •  last year

Has Brazil Invented the Future of Money?

Has Brazil Invented the Future of Money?


Via: bob-nelson  •  News & Politics  •  1 Comments  •  last year

So... there's something happening in Brazil that seems to be great for almost everyone... but not for the big banks. ... which excludes it's ever reaching the United States...
Could "Eurobonds" Replace US Treasuries?

Could "Eurobonds" Replace US Treasuries?


Via: bob-nelson  •  News & Politics  •  1 Comments  •  last year

TLDR News is a YouTube channel that posts lots of short (ten minute or less), pertinent videos. They're focused, because ten minutes isn't long. Recommended.
Trump pulls US out of Unesco in blow for UN culture and education agency

Trump pulls US out of Unesco in blow for UN culture and education agency


Via: bob-nelson  •  News & Politics  •  1 Comments  •  last year

We knew that Donald was not much into culture. So this is perfectly logical. ... and shameful.
Long Island man critically injured after entering MRI room without permission and being sucked into machine, cops say

Long Island man critically injured after entering MRI room without permission and being sucked into machine, cops say


Via: freefaller  •  News & Politics  •  23 Comments  •  last year

A man in   Long Island ,   New York   was   critically injured   after he entered an   MRI   room without permission while wearing large, metallic chain around his neck. The incident...
The Economics of Immigration and Deportation Immigration has been good for America

The Economics of Immigration and Deportation Immigration has been good for America


Via: bob-nelson  •  News & Politics  •  15 Comments  •  last year

More numbers! Bummer. If only there were some way to understand economics without numbers... The Trump Administration seems to be elaborating its economic policies without using anything...
Oregon wildfire burning over 95K acres could reach rare megafire status

Oregon wildfire burning over 95K acres could reach rare megafire status


Via: perrie-halpern  •  News & Politics  •  2 Comments  •  last year

E.P.A. Says It Will Eliminate Its Scientific Research Arm

E.P.A. Says It Will Eliminate Its Scientific Research Arm


Via: bob-nelson  •  News & Politics  •  1 Comments  •  last year

I'd say this makes me sick... but it's worse than that: it will make everyone sick. But hey! Trump's bros will reap billions, so we should be happy...
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