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James Pappachen @jamespappachen.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
I’d catch Ditka at my church from time to time in high school. Friendly guy.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 09/10/2026
Navi Pillay won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday. She is a South African human rights lawyer who fought against the apartheid regime and who was formerly the UN’s top human rights official. nyti.ms/4yLyLxw
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The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 09/10/2026
Wow, if the Justice Department still existed, Kimberly Guilfoyle would be in soooo much trouble
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 08/10/2026
Mathematicians are trying to make sense of OpenAI’s findings on over 300 problems made by an internal AI model — a staggering quantity of mathematical progress that builds on AI developments that have stunned the research community.
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OpenAI releases progress on more than 300 math research problems, stunning humans
This staggering quantity of mathematical progress builds on AI developments that have unsettled the research community.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 08/10/2026
A recent string of cyberattacks against banks in South Korea may have been carried out by a hacker using Chinese and American A.I. tools, the cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike said on Wednesday.
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Hacker Used Chinese-Developed A.I. Tool to Target South Korean Banks, CrowdStrike Says
The cybersecurity firm said the attacker was likely a Chinese speaker and financially motivated, but did not attribute the attacks to a named individual or group.
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Patrick Chovanec @prchovanec.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
What do we want? A trade war against Swiss watches! When do we want it? < looks at Rolex >
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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Kimberly Guilfoyle was preparing for her congressional hearing to become U.S. ambassador to Greece when she reached out to a Trump donor with an urgent request: She needed $100,000 that she said she owed American Express—in a way that wouldn't leave a paper trail.
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Exclusive | ‘Honey Please’: Kimberly Guilfoyle Pushed Donor to Wire $100,000 to Her Amex Account
Text messages with a MAGA ally show Guilfoyle seeking funds and offering access to top administration officials before becoming ambassador to Greece.
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Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 08/10/2026
FBI says it thwarted an attack on the Mall of America by a teen it supplied with an assault rifle
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FBI says it thwarted an attack on the Mall of America by a teen it supplied with an assault rifle
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 06/10/2026
The Trump administration's hands-off stance in the Cornell University case reflects how it has shifted its enforcement of Title IX from allegations of sexual misconduct to issues like blocking protections for transgender students. nyti.ms/4zdoEkI
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dan favale @danfavale.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
lebron james having free chartered helicopter brain and no longer being in touch with the everyperson's struggle of rush hour traffic is just sad.
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Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 06/10/2026
Cornell brings in ex-Justice official Sally Yates to review school’s handling of sex assault claims
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Cornell brings in ex-Justice official Sally Yates to review school’s handling of sex assault claims
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 06/10/2026
President Trump suggested Iran could “take out a city,” saying: “Let them take out Los Angeles, let them take out San Diego.” “Keep our city out of your reckless war talk,” San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria said. wapo.st/3VTfbR8
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 06/10/2026
Breaking News: Eva Marie Saint, who won an Oscar for “On the Waterfront” and starred in “North by Northwest,” has died. She was 102. nyti.ms/4hQfOlZ
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Billy Hurley @billyhurls.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
There is no McTry. There is only:
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Anchorage Man @sethpartnow.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
They are raising so much debt to satisfy demand not yet in existence that it’s substantially affecting the price of US Treasuries.
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James Pappachen @jamespappachen.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
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Kristi Noem’s Agency Gave Her Donor a Lucrative Contract Just Before She Left
The Homeland Security Department signed a multi-million dollar agreement to buy five aircraft from a company owned by a political contributor of the secretary on her last day, documents show.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 04/10/2026
The Japanese government lodged a rare complaint against the U.S. on Sunday after an American Marine was arrested in relation to the death of a woman on the archipelago of Okinawa.
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Japan Protests After U.S. Marine Is Accused of Killing Woman in Okinawa
The matter threatened to revive tensions over the American military presence on the Japanese archipelago.
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WBEZ @wbez.org · 03/10/2026
Goodell has met with Illinois officials twice in as many months while Bears minority owner Pat Ryan takes a more active role in talks.
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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell visits Illinois again for more Bears stadium talks with Gov. JB Pritzker
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 03/10/2026
Bridges in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, that are used by many commuters are the latest target in a broad Russian bombing campaign against infrastructure.
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Russia Turns to Striking Kyiv’s Bridges, Threatening a Vital Lifeline
The bridges, used by many commuters in the Ukrainian capital, are the latest target in a broad Russian bombing campaign against infrastructure.
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Mike Vorkunov @mikevorkunov.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Knew I wasn't crazy when I was thinking about how expensive coffee has gotten. The average price of a pound of ground roast coffee is up 55% on where it was in May 2024. What happened?
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Anchorage Man @sethpartnow.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
He’s so close to getting it
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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
The manager was right — some longtime shoppers closed their accounts in protest — but Marcus stuck with his decision. At the time of the flagship's closure, the Main Street store had been open for 112 years.
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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
These victories were achieved through the efforts of Civil Rights activists, along with support from Neiman Marcus president Stanley Marcus, who was an early advocate for desegregation. The Neiman Marcus Dallas store manager purportedly warned Marcus that he would destroy his business this way.
A Black man protesting in front of a department store in San Diego, California. He's wearing a suit and holding a sign that says "We March Protesting the Indignity and Humility of Jim Crow." There are some people behind him. Stanley Marcus smoking a pipe. He's wearing a striped suit.
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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
The downtown Neiman Marcus flagship was one of the first major Dallas businesses that broke with these practices. In 1961, the company desegregated its Zodiac Room, a swanky lunch spot frequented by Dallas elites. Later, they welcomed Black shoppers to come and buy clothes without restrictions.
The Zodiac Room restaurant on the sixth floor of Neiman Marcus in Dallas. The photo shows a bunch of tables covered in white tablecloth and leather covered seats.
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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
For instance, they had to try on clothes over their clothes, put on protective covers when trying on hats, or weren't allowed to make returns once they brought the clothes home. These policies stemmed from racist fears that white customers would refuse merchandise previously worn by Black shoppers.
Department Store, Mobile, Alabama, 1956

By Gordon Parks

Promised gift of The Gordon Parks FoundationJoanne Wilson, one of the Thorntons’ daughters, is shown standing with her niece in front of a department store in downtown Mobile. The pair is impeccably dressed in light, summery frocks. The jarring neon of the “Colored Entrance” sign looming above them clashes with the two young women’s elegant appearance, transforming a casual afternoon outing into an example of overt discrimination. Notice the fallen strap of Wilson’s slip. Though this detail might appear discordant with the rest of the picture, its inclusion may have been strategic: it allowed Parks to emphasize the humanity of his subjects.
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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Neiman Marcus closed its downtown Dallas flagship on Wednesday. The store played a notable role in the history of desegregation in Dallas. Previously, Black shoppers across the US could enter department stores, but they weren't allowed to try on clothes without adhering to certain conditions. 🧵
A notice about the Neiman Marcus store opening in downtown Dallas.An old photo of the Dallas flagship.
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Financial Times @financialtimes.com · 02/10/2026
Israel’s top court overturns ban of Arab parties in upcoming election ft.trib.al/KM0cUbk
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Israel’s top court overturns ban of Arab parties in upcoming election
Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling clears way for Ra’am and Joint List to run and potentially swing balance in event of hung parliament
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 02/10/2026
Exclusive: The Trump administration stripped tens of millions of dollars in U.S. military assistance from European and Middle Eastern countries and will give those funds instead to conservative-leaning governments in Latin America, U.S. officials said.
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Trump defies Democrats, diverts aid for Europe to Latin America instead
The diverted funds include tens of millions of dollars Congress approved for countries impacted by the war in Ukraine.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 01/10/2026
Breaking news: The Trump administration is airing campaign-style TV ads using money Congress approved for border security upgrades, efforts to combat drug trafficking and memorials for officers killed in the line of duty, according to records.
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Campaign-style Trump ads use money meant for border security, memorials
The White House Office of Management and Budget added $20 million to the pot for commemorative events a day before DHS awarded an advertising contract of the same amount.
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The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 01/10/2026
AI Leaders Sign Trump's "Self-Policing" Pact & Eric Schimitt's Ambush Backfires youtu.be/Rb0KxHkguOo
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 01/10/2026
The Trump administration has taken a major step toward launching the nation’s first federally funded school voucher program, set to steer billions of tax dollars to private schools — but also, perhaps, to public school students.
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Treasury releases rules for nation’s first federal school voucher program
With the arrival of the long-awaited rules, Democratic governors are under more pressure to say whether they will opt in.
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The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 01/10/2026
Eric Schmitt's Jack Smith witch hunt backfires, but at least his MAGA podcast dudes have his back
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 01/10/2026
The New York Times obtained more than 1,000 pages from Cornell University’s internal investigation into the 2024 rape allegations that are at the center of the bombshell lawsuit against the university. Here are the revelations so far.
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The Cornell Rape Investigation: Five Takeaways
The New York Times obtained more than 1,000 pages from the university’s internal inquiry into accusations by “Jane Doe.” Here are the revelations so far.
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Chicago Tribune Sports @chicagosports.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Northwestern coach David Braun called Friday night’s game a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.” After years of buildup, the Wildcats will play their inaugural game in the new $875M, privately funded Ryan Field. Braun billed it as “the best stadium in all of football.”
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Northwestern opens the new Ryan Field on Friday. Here’s what to know about the $875 million stadium.
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NPR @npr.org · 01/10/2026
Counter to what a local prosecutor has claimed, the alleged victim of a 2024 gang rape at Cornell University clearly said in her police statement that she was sexually assaulted, her attorney told NPR. trib.al/Je1VsMK
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Cornell Jane Doe's attorney says she told police in 2024: 'I was raped'
Counter to what a local prosecutor has claimed, the alleged victim of a 2024 gang rape at Cornell University clearly said in her police statement that she was sexually assaulted, her attorney told NPR.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 01/10/2026
A global sell-off in government bonds intensified on Thursday as the yield on 10-year U.S. Treasury notes reached its highest level since 2002, further driving up borrowing costs around the world.
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U.S. Bond Yields Hit Highest Level Since 2002
The factors pushing up yields, including the war in Iran and high government debt levels, are unlikely to dissipate soon.
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James Pappachen @jamespappachen.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
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WBEZ @wbez.org · 01/10/2026
There are two hives in the center’s rain garden where Italian honeybees lay eggs, build comb and gather nectar.
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A peek inside the buzzing hives at the Obama Presidential Center
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Rotten Tomatoes @rottentomatoes.com · 01/10/2026
#Carrie is Certified Fresh is 83% on the Tomatometer, with 46 reviews: www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/carrie/s0…
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Caitlin Cooper @caitlinmaycooper.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
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Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 01/10/2026
New Trump proposal would require tax filers to disclose citizenship status to the IRS
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New Trump proposal would require tax filers to disclose citizenship status to the IRS
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Financial Times @financialtimes.com · 01/10/2026
A British-Iranian man has been arrested on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts following Sunday’s incident at RAF Fairford. ft.trib.al/T3DA6Ag
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 30/09/2026
In Alaska's annual battle of the big bears, only one can be the winner. And this year, a brown bear that overcame a life-threatening injury in 2007 was crowned the winner of Katmai National Park and Preserve’s Fat Bear Week. nyti.ms/4rCmk48
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Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 30/09/2026
Morningstar to move global headquarters to the Thompson Center
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Morningstar to move global headquarters to the Thompson Center
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James Pappachen @jamespappachen.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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Rotten Tomatoes @rottentomatoes.com · 30/09/2026
#Wednesday: Season 3 has officially wrapped production! Starring Jenna Ortega.
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NPR @npr.org · 30/09/2026
Retired Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, who commanded U.S. troops in Iraq, says the withdrawal could strengthen Iran and leave Iraq more vulnerable to ISIS. n.pr/3VYljaM
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Retired general who led troops in Iraq warns U.S. exit may give Iran, ISIS an opening
Retired Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, who commanded U.S. troops in Iraq, says the withdrawal could strengthen Iran and leave Iraq more vulnerable to ISIS.
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Chicago Reader @chicagoreader.com · 30/09/2026
Whether in or outside law enforcement, the spread of automated license plate reader (ALPR) technology raises alarms around privacy, data security, and public safety. It also begs the question of how transparent and ethical vendors are in marketing and a... bit.ly/4hud0L2
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Automated license plate readers, explained - Chicago Reader
Whether in or outside law enforcement, the spread of automated license plate reader (ALPR) technology raises alarms around privacy, data security, and public safety. It also begs the question of how transparent and ethical vendors are in marketing and advertising their products.  Would ALPRs be as widely accepted--and even normalized--if the public understood the full [...]
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 30/09/2026
Meta is using its A.I. data centers to exploit a lucrative tax break intended to support research and experimentation, according to an exclusive report by The New York Times. The company’s own accountants recognize that the strategy is on shaky legal ground. nyti.ms/3VlavDw
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Victor, underslept @vicmrodriguez.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
once again, @pablo.show finding even more tentacles to this beast of a story. it's the Boingo Episode. Boingo. youtu.be/Dqm7aPSQ3Rs?...
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Kawhi Showed Up to His "No-Show" Job. We Followed the Money.
YouTube video by PABLO TORRE FINDS OUT
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