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Stephen Bates @batess.bsky.social · 5h
I post a ton of gift links here, but if anyone has a gift or PDF to the Driscoll/Rolling Stone piece I'd greatly appreciate it.
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Stephen Bates @batess.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
WSJ gift link from me: www.wsj.com/finance/kals...
wsj.com
Meet the Gen-Z High Rollers Dominating the Prediction Markets
Upstart trading firms loom large on platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket. They are starting to raise capital.
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Stephen Bates @batess.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
David Ellison rebrands combined Warner-Paramount as Skydance, introduces new brand entity on Twitter.
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Norm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
BREAKING: Davey Hearn reflecting pool prosecution dismissed WITH PREJUDICE That means the case cannot be brought again  Huge victory for Davey, for us at @democracydefendersfund.org & our legal team colleagues Washington Litigation Group and Steptoe--& for rule of law More to follow!
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Stephen Bates @batess.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
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Claude for Government is now generally available | Claude by Anthropic
Claude Code CLI and Claude for Microsoft 365 also now available in early access.
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Stephen Bates @batess.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
#tbt 16 years ago today, a movie about the book, "The Accidental Billionaire" was released. Nerdy incel computer programmer who couldn't get laid at Harvard decided to write a program to rate the physical attractiveness of women in the various Harvard dorms. Blah... www.youtube.com/watch?v=lB95...
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THE SOCIAL NETWORK - Official Trailer [2010] (HD)
YouTube video by Sony Pictures Entertainment
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Stephen Bates @batess.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
NYT Gift Link From Me: I eat an apple and a banana every day. Some good recipes here as well. www.nytimes.com/2024/09/23/w...
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How Healthy Are Apples? (Gift Article)
They’re America’s most popular fruit. Here’s why that’s a great thing.
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Stephen Bates @batess.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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Stephen Bates @batess.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Gift link from me: wapo.st/4xJR5Wb
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Ex-CIA officer’s novel alleges grave dysfunction in deep-cover operations
Twelve years after the Central Intelligence Agency initially rejected its publication, a scathing book skewers a top-secret spying program.
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Stephen Bates @batess.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
WSJ Gift Link From Me: www.wsj.com/world/europe...
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Pope Leo Receives Rockstar Welcome in Secular France
Hundreds of thousands in Paris pour onto the Champs-Élysées to greet the pontiff.
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Amanda Kolson Hurley @amandakhurley.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
This former tradwife influencer was the family breadwinner with the $2,500/month she earned from content, and now that she’s out she pays child support to her loser ex. Incredible but bet she’s not the only one holding it all down while preaching subservience www.nytimes.com/2026/09/24/s...
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Her Brand Was Tradwife. Now She’s Divorced. (Gift Article)
What happens when a trad influencer leaves her husband, questions her beliefs, stops selling anti-feminism T-shirts — and still needs to make a living online?
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Stephen Bates @batess.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Just earned the AI Fluency Fundamentals badge on @Trailhead and you should too! trailhead.salesforce.com/content/lear...
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Enhance Your Workplace Strategies with AI Insights
Discover how to leverage AI-generated insights to transform workplace challenges. Learn to identify, analyze, and resolve issues using a structured approach
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Stephen Bates @batess.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Tell me more about Anthropic being a supply chain/national security risk? NYT GIft Link From Me: www.nytimes.com/2026/09/25/t...
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OpenAI’s A.I. Went Rogue and Meddled With U.S. Government Websites (Gift Article)
The company did not learn until recently that its technology had meddled with websites for the Education and Commerce Departments and the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Stephen Bates @batess.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Just earned the Becoming an Agentblazer badge on @Trailhead and you should too! trailhead.salesforce.com/content/lear...
trailhead.salesforce.com
Become an Agentblazer: Harness AI for Future Work Success
Explore the Agentblazer journey to redefine work in the AI era. Learn what it means to be an Agentblazer and how to inspire others
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Stephen Bates @batess.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
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Everything In Its Right Place by Gigamesh, Elohim & Thomas Adagio on Apple Music
Song · 2026 · Duration 3:56
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Stephen Bates @batess.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Thanks for nothing.
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Stephen Bates @batess.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
NYT Gift Link: www.nytimes.com/2026/09/23/w...
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Mark Carney Interview: Canada’s Leader Lays Out Vision for Breaking Reliance on U.S. (Gift Article)
In a wide-ranging interview, the Canadian leader laid out a detailed vision for breaking his country’s dependency on the United States.
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Stephen Bates @batess.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
WSJ Gift Link: www.wsj.com/tech/ai/the-...
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The Group Chat Where World Leaders Are Racing to Create AI Controls
An island meeting and texts between the leaders of Canada, France and Norway reveal an emerging alliance: “We’re in.”
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Stephen Bates @batess.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
I used to be in Munchen every year around this time.
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Stephen Bates @batess.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
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Stephen Bates @batess.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
www.npr.org/2014/09/19/3...
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Do you remember? Why 'September' Sustains
It begins, "Do you remember?" — and we supply the memories. Dan Charnas tells the origin story of the Earth, Wind & Fire hit that still unites generations on the dance floor.
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Stephen Bates @batess.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Watching Hurts throw an int in the Red Zone that was almost a pick 6.
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Stephen Bates @batess.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
WSJ Gift Link: www.wsj.com/business/ene...
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Refineries Are Now the Main Chokepoint for Global Energy Supplies
The Iran and Ukraine wars have exposed the world’s reliance on the Middle East and Russia for diesel.
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Stephen Bates @batess.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
YES! I so identify with this challenge! WSJ Gift Link From Me: www.wsj.com/personal-fin...
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The Three Dreaded Words No One Wants to Hear: What’s for Dinner?
Americans spend more time cooking than they have in two decades, but hectic schedules and rising costs make it a key pain point.
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Stephen Bates @batess.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
WSJ Gift Link From Me: www.wsj.com/tech/ai/meta...
wsj.com
Meta’s AI Agent Has a Trust Problem
The company’s Muse AI agent needs user data to be useful, but users might be wary.
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Stephen Bates @batess.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
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WIRED @wired.com · 15/09/2026
Following mass layoffs in 2022 and 2023, many tech workers turned against their employers. When liberal politicians also rallied against Silicon Valley, their backers turned to Donald Trump. www.wired.com/story/agains...
wired.com
Why the Postpandemic Tech Bust Sent Billionaires to Trump
Following mass layoffs in 2022 and 2023, many tech workers turned against their employers. When liberal politicians also rallied against Silicon Valley, their backers turned to Donald Trump.
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Stephen Bates @batess.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
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Stephen Bates @batess.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
You gotta better chance of seeing Mitch McConnell alive than seeing a 5k check from Trump.
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Sharon Manna @profmanna.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
www.nytimes.com/athletic/758...
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Why did ESPN give Ted Cruz 10 minutes to talk about a bill on College GameDay? (Gift Article)
Sen. Cruz received more time on the show than Texas coach Steve Sarkisian.
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Stephen Bates @batess.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
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Fat Bear Week 2026 - Katmai National Park & Preserve (U.S. National Park Service)
Fat Bear Week 2026
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Stephen Bates @batess.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
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Stephen Bates @batess.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
You have a better chance of seeing Mitch McConnell alive than getting a $5,000 check from Donald Trump.
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Stephen Bates @batess.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Have a vegan friend with a birthday coming up and am going to try this for them. Will give it a go around once or twice so as not to fuck it up on their b-day. www.contentednesscooking.com/dal-makhani/
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Dal Makhani (Vegan, One Pot, 30 Minutes)
This vegan dal makhani uses beluga lentils, kidney beans, garam masala, fenugreek, and coconut milk in one pot in 30 minutes. Rich, creamy, and deeply spiced.
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Stephen Bates @batess.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
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Stephen Bates @batess.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Good news for $GE with a vertical integration play. Stock has been very good to me over the last year.
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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Page One in LA: @latimes.com
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Stephen Bates @batess.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
WSJ Gift Link America Needs Its Boys to Play Football, ~Ben Sasse www.wsj.com/opinion/free...
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Opinion | America Needs Its Boys to Play Football
The sport forms character by harnessing wild masculinity and directing it toward the good and the pure.
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Stephen Bates @batess.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
GIFT LINK FROM ME: www.wsj.com/business/cor...
wsj.com
Corporate America Is Axing the ‘Micro-Team’ Boss
At Uber and elsewhere, managers with small fiefdoms have become an especially vulnerable target in the push to purge management ranks.
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Stephen Bates @batess.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Gift Link From Me: www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
bloomberg.com
A Data Center Revolt By Historic Battlefield Is Now a Blueprint for Backlash
Organized opposition toppled a $100 billion project from developers backed by two of the world’s biggest private equity companies.
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Stephen Bates @batess.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
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Stephen Bates @batess.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
A surprisingly good source of a free news site is Sherwood News by Robinhood $HOOD sherwood.news
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Sherwood News
News for the next generation about markets, business, technology, and the culture of money.
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Stephen Bates @batess.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Getting invited to Iftars and Black BBQs have been among the best experiences in my life. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/03/s...
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Keeping the Cookout Going (Gift Article)
Black barbecues have long offered a joyful, safe space for attendees. A new generation is determined to keep the fires burning.
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Stephen Bates @batess.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
NYT Gift Link In Tears www.nytimes.com/2026/09/02/b...
nytimes.com
Saturday Evening Post Will Stop Printing After 205 Years (Gift Article)
The magazine, famous for publishing Jack London stories and Norman Rockwell art, will continue online.
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Stephen Bates @batess.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
NYT Gift Link From Me: www.nytimes.com/2026/09/01/o...
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Opinion | The U.S. Military Must Learn to Say No to Trump (Gift Article)
How senior leaders of the armed forces dodge accountability.
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Stephen Bates @batess.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Today it's 01 Sept, and BSky still doesn't have a native iPad app that works in horizontal mode.
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Stephen Bates @batess.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
WSJ Gift Link Hegseth is a goddamn disgraceful sack of discolored shit. www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
wsj.com
Exclusive | Army Secretary Resigns After Months of Friction With Hegseth
Dan Driscoll had a close relationship with ousted Army chief of staff.
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Stephen Bates @batess.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Economist Gift Link From Me: You’ve been given free access to this story from The Economist as a gift. You can open the link five times within seven days. After that it will expire. Cornered, Vladimir Putin plans to escalate his war economist.com/europe/2026/...
economist.com
Cornered, Vladimir Putin plans to escalate his war
His refusal to back down is rooted in Russia’s gangster politics
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Stephen Bates @batess.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Silly kitties.
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