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George Moriarty

@geomoriarty.bsky.social
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Husband, father, son, editor, Red Sox fan. Senior Editor, Axios Pro Deals Bring me deal news, and I will read it.

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George Moriarty @geomoriarty.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Jake Paul's Anti Fund targets $400M for second venture fund www.axios.com/2026/10/01/j...
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Jake Paul's Anti Fund targets $400M for second venture fund
The target is more than 13 times the size of its first fund.
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George Moriarty @geomoriarty.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Student paper laid groundwork for Cornell scandal coverage www.axios.com/2026/09/29/c...
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Student paper laid groundwork for Cornell scandal coverage
Student newspapers have become crucial in providing transparency to local communities and holding university executives accountable.
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George Moriarty @geomoriarty.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Smart-ring maker Oura delays $2 billion IPO www.axios.com/2026/09/29/o...
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Smart-ring maker Oura delays $2 billion IPO
The IPO window is narrowing.
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George Moriarty @geomoriarty.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Scoop: Anthropic's Dario Amodei to have White House dinner with Trump www.axios.com/2026/09/27/a...
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Scoop: Anthropic's Dario Amodei to have White House dinner with Trump
The dinner is an indication of thawing relations between Anthropic and the administration,
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George Moriarty @geomoriarty.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
If you’re getting curious about bonds as they are turning up in the news, check out this very smart podcast from current colleague Emily Peck, former colleague Felix Salmon and two other wicked smart people open.spotify.com/episode/7jB0...
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Fabulous, Beautiful Debt
Slate Money · Episode
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George Moriarty @geomoriarty.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Scoop: Top AI companies probing tens of thousands of security incidents www.axios.com/2026/09/26/o...
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Scoop: Top AI companies probing tens of thousands of security incidents
The massive scale of security incidents points to control problems for AI companies.
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Adriel Bettelheim @abettel.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The tea leaves around FDA nominee's future www.axios.com/2026/09/25/f...
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The unreadable tea leaves around FDA nominee's future
Nominee Heidi Overton faced tough questions from senators over her positions on vaccines and abortion pills.
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George Moriarty @geomoriarty.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Why Treasury yields are ripping higher www.axios.com/2026/09/24/t...
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Why Treasury yields are ripping higher
Bond selloff sends the 30-year Treasury yield to its highest since 2004.
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George Moriarty @geomoriarty.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
White House ordered to restore access to banned news outlets www.axios.com/2026/09/24/c...
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White House ordered to restore access to banned news outlets
The ruling hands the outlets their access back for 14 days.
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George Moriarty @geomoriarty.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Paramount reaches historic settlement with states, clearing way for WBD deal www.axios.com/2026/09/21/p...
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Paramount reaches historic settlement with states, clearing way for WBD deal
The settlement ends what has been one of the most expensive, drawn-out and dramatic merger fights in U.S. history.
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George Moriarty @geomoriarty.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Oura seeks up to $2.2 billion in IPO www.axios.com/pro/health-t...
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Oura seeks up to $2.2 billion in IPO
The smart ring maker plans to sell 50 million shares at $40 to $44 each.
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George Moriarty @geomoriarty.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Trump says CNN, MS NOW and Politico are banned — and more could follow www.axios.com/2026/09/18/t...
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Trump bans CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House
His post leaves the ban's exact scope unclear.
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George Moriarty @geomoriarty.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Fed raises rates a quarter point in first move of Warsh era www.axios.com/2026/09/16/f...
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Fed raises rates a quarter point in first move of Warsh era
The hike risks putting Fed chairman Kevin Warsh at odds with President Trump, who has long demanded lower rates.
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George Moriarty @geomoriarty.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
An aging Congress attempts to regulate AI without using it www.axios.com/2026/09/16/l...
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An aging Congress attempts to regulate AI without using it
Critics say it's impossible for politicians to grasp how rapidly AI is changing if they don't use it.
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George Moriarty @geomoriarty.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Trump's $5,000 checks require Congress to approve, Johnson says www.axios.com/2026/09/13/t...
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Trump's $5,000 checks require Congress to approve, Johnson says
The president promised the checks if the GOP keep the House and Senate in the midterms.
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Chris Hayes @chrislhayes.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
I don’t think the dynamics here are that complicated. Imagine a foot race where the winner gets a trillion dollars, but as the leaders of the pack approach the end line they see it’s at the very edge of a sheer 1000’ cliff. They would probably try to coordinate some slowdown.
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George Moriarty @geomoriarty.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Anthropic CEO calls for immediate slowdown in AI development www.axios.com/2026/09/12/a...
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Anthropic CEO calls for immediate slowdown in AI development
Dario Amodei warned agent swarms could take over the internet as soon as six months from now.
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George Moriarty @geomoriarty.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Record diesel prices stoke food inflation, transportation costs www.axios.com/2026/09/11/d...
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Record diesel prices stoke food inflation, transportation costs
The record price of diesel threatens to stoke inflation at a time when consumers are already price-sensitive.
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George Moriarty @geomoriarty.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
How AI might reshape the economy www.axios.com/2026/09/09/a...
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How AI might reshape the economy
New Anthropic research provides three scenarios for AI's impact on the economy by 2030.
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George Moriarty @geomoriarty.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Contractor undercuts Trump's Reflecting Pool vandal claims www.axios.com/2026/09/11/t...
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Contractor undercuts Trump's Reflecting Pool vandal claims
The contractor says its own work led the pool's liner to peel and bubble.
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George Moriarty @geomoriarty.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Diesel hits $6 a gallon for the first time, fueling more inflation www.axios.com/2026/09/11/d...
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Diesel hits $6 a gallon for the first time, fueling more inflation
The fuel that powers the economy keeps getting more expensive by the day.
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George Moriarty @geomoriarty.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
(gift article) www.nytimes.com/2026/07/24/b...
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Trump Administration Admits Canceling Grants to States That Did Not Vote for Him (Gift Article)
Federal officials said in court documents that they halted billions of dollars in funding for energy projects to states “based solely” on whether they backed President Trump in the 2024 election.
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George Moriarty @geomoriarty.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
My two cents on keeping soccer in your life: www.axios.com/2026/07/24/e...
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Choose your Premier League adventure
Are you one of the thousands of Americans that fell in love with the FIFA World Cup this summer and find yourself asking: How do I keep high-grade soccer in my life?
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George Moriarty @geomoriarty.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Waymo robotaxis show lower crash rates: IIHS www.axios.com/2026/07/23/w...
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Waymo robotaxis show lower crash rates: IIHS
The research offers some of the strongest evidence yet that driverless vehicles can outperform human drivers on safety.
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George Moriarty @geomoriarty.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
White House teleprompter operator investigated over alleged trades on Trump speeches www.axios.com/2026/07/16/w...
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White House teleprompter operator investigated over alleged trades on Trump speeches
Federal regulators are investigating whether a White House teleprompter operator capitalized on his knowledge of President Trump's prepared speech text through trades on the prediction market Kalshi.
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George Moriarty @geomoriarty.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Apple sues OpenAI for trade secret theft www.axios.com/2026/07/10/a...
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Apple sues OpenAI for trade secret theft
Apple has lost significant talent to OpenAI as the frontier lab prepares to unveil its first hardware device.
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George Moriarty @geomoriarty.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Why bookstores are making a comeback www.axios.com/2026/07/03/b...
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Why bookstores are making a comeback
Fewer Americans are reading books, but the bookstore is still staging a comeback.
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George Moriarty @geomoriarty.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ‘Warriors’ Musical to Hit Broadway Next Spring www.nytimes.com/2026/06/23/t... Sign me right the hell up
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Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ‘Warriors’ Musical to Hit Broadway Next Spring
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George Moriarty @geomoriarty.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Trump cancels housing affordability bill signing until SAVE Act is passed www.axios.com/2026/06/24/t...
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Trump cancels housing affordability bill signing until SAVE Act is passed
Trump has been angling for Congress to pass the voting bill for months.
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George Moriarty @geomoriarty.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
Today's Axios Twin Cities newsletter is an incredible testament to the power of local journalism. A must read for Minnesotans, and the rest of us too. www.axios.com/newsletters/...
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Axios Twin Cities
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Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
co-signed.
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George Moriarty @geomoriarty.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Great thoughts from @russcontreras.bsky.social Put down the camera phone for images your memory can't delete www.axios.com/2026/05/27/n...
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Put down the camera phone for images your memory can't delete
Your mind doesn't charge storage fees for memories.
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George Moriarty @geomoriarty.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Inflation hits three-year high in April as Iran war impacts consumer prices www.axios.com/2026/05/12/c...
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Inflation hits three-year high in April as Iran war impacts consumer prices
The CPI report shows inflationary pressures tied to the Iran war are seeping into consumer prices.
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George Moriarty @geomoriarty.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Scoop from @ryanbarwick.bsky.social for Axios Pro Deals www.axios.com/pro/retail-d...
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Scoop: J.M. Smucker hires Goldman for portfolio review
Smucker is wrestling with Elliott, and a review would likely bring Hostess to market.
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George Moriarty @geomoriarty.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Brentford 3-0! Sixth in the PL!
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George Moriarty @geomoriarty.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
www.axios.com/2026/04/23/j... "Get engaged. Nothing makes us feel better than being with others and helping others... Throw yourself into action — and to people. If you're truly so worked up about politics, don't vent. Volunteer. Vote. Use social media to spread smarts and sanity.
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Jim VandeHei: A letter to our kids on handling the coming hurricane of change
The Axios CEO has a different, brighter way to think about this moment.
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George Moriarty @geomoriarty.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
OpenAI shares Anthropic's red lines www.axios.com/2026/02/27/a...
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Sam Altman says OpenAI shares Anthropic's red lines in Pentagon fight
But he still wants a Pentagon deal.
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George Moriarty @geomoriarty.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
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Supreme Court says Trump global tariffs are illegal
The ruling sets a new boundary for what policies presidents can impose without congressional approval.
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George Moriarty @geomoriarty.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Scoop from @axios.com Pro Deals: Stripe in talks to be valued at over $140 billion www.axios.com/pro/fintech-...
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Scoop: Stripe in talks to be valued at $140 billion
Stripe has caught tailwinds from the AI boom
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George Moriarty @geomoriarty.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
Super Bowl Sunday is a great day to support St. Baldrick's Foundation! Brendan Moriarty and I shave for the 14th year on March 14 at the New Hope-Solebury St. Baldrick's Community Event and you can support our efforts at the link below. Thanks! www.stbaldricks.org/teams/moriar...
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Moriartys of Newtown | A St. Baldrick's Team
This St. Baldrick's team has joined together to fight kids' cancer by shaving their heads and raising money for research! Make a donation to support their efforts, or join the team to be a part of the...
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George Moriarty @geomoriarty.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
Smart listen on what the Washington Post’s destruction means to journalism, the DMV and more on The Press Box with @bryancurtis.bsky.social and @joelanderson.bsky.social open.spotify.com/episode/06Lj...
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More on the Washington Post Bloodbath, Don Lemon’s Arrest, and the ESPN-NFL Deal
Spotify video
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George Moriarty @geomoriarty.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
Never too late to get in the Brentford bandwagon!! Down goes Newcastle! @brentfordfcnyc.bsky.social
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George Moriarty @geomoriarty.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
We're back! It's year 14 raising money for St. Baldrick's Foundation. You can read more details on our page, and please remember how grateful we are to anyone that can spread the word of our effort and donate if they're able. www.stbaldricks.org/teams/moriar...
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Moriartys of Newtown | A St. Baldrick's Team
This St. Baldrick's team has joined together to fight kids' cancer by shaving their heads and raising money for research! Make a donation to support their efforts, or join the team to be a part of the...
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George Moriarty @geomoriarty.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
OMG!! What a win for the Bees!!! @brentfordfcnyc.bsky.social
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George Moriarty @geomoriarty.bsky.social · 04/01/2026
4-1! Amazing start to 2026! @brentfordfcnyc.bsky.social
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George Moriarty @geomoriarty.bsky.social · 04/01/2026
Bees are on fire! @brentfordfcnyc.bsky.social
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George Moriarty @geomoriarty.bsky.social · 04/01/2026
Buzz buzz!! Yes Bees!
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George Moriarty @geomoriarty.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
@axios.com has all the news you need to catch up on the situation in Venezuela. www.axios.com
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George Moriarty @geomoriarty.bsky.social · 27/12/2025
Let’s go Bees!!
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George Moriarty @geomoriarty.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
The latest from Barak Ravid… www.axios.com/2025/12/26/z...
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Exclusive: Zelensky "ready" to call referendum on Trump plan if ceasefire reached
Zelensky spoke to Axios by phone two days before heading to Mar-a-Lago.
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