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Phil J Reese @philjreese.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/09...
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OpenAI agent hacked Australian government website, Albanese says
OpenAI took three months to alert the Australian government about the breach.
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Phil J Reese @philjreese.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Democrats accuse Susan Collins of corruption after bombshell ‘pay-to-play’ report
Republican senator calls bribery allegation ‘categorically false’ as ProPublica reports Trump derailed FBI inquiry
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Phil J Reese @philjreese.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpXK...
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AI-Generated Political Commentators Are Getting Good
YouTube video by Jeremy Carrasco
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Phil J Reese @philjreese.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
www.reuters.com/business/gem...
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Gemini hacked three companies in first known breakout by Google's AI
Google's Gemini model accessed the internet and hacked other companies during a test of its cybersecurity capabilities, ​the first known example of the company's AI systems autonomously committing ‌su...
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Phil J Reese @philjreese.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
I'm going to say something controversial yet brave. Sister Act II is actually a cinematic masterpiece.
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Phil J Reese @philjreese.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1ZY...
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Why Is ChatGPT OBSESSED with Goblins?
YouTube video by Siliconversations
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Phil J Reese @philjreese.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Electronic shelf labels likely to cost jobs and drive up grocery prices, US report warns
AFL-CIO calls for ban on such labels to protect consumers and workers from surveillance pricing and job cuts
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The Economist @economist.com · 06/09/2026
“I can hardly think of a more important and urgent issue than knowing whether we are passing major climate tipping points,” writes Tim Palmer. “If humanity works together, this issue can be resolved quickly”
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The world may have less time than it thinks on climate change
If it is affecting circulation patterns that determine how and where anticyclones form, it could accelerate alarmingly, warns Tim Palmer
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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 06/09/2026
The man who told presidents they could crime with impunity is now fretting that they might, actually, ignore the law. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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It’s just too late for John Roberts to say he doesn't like Trump’s ballroom
The president's lawlessness is the chief justice's fault.
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Guardian US @us.theguardian.com · 06/09/2026
Dana Mashoian Walrath’s The Book of Genocides is an audacious and personal new look at genocides from Germany to Palestine
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‘It leaves holes inside of you’: graphic novel aims to remember the history and horror of genocide
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Financial Times @financialtimes.com · 06/09/2026
The ultranationalists remaking Israel’s armed forces ft.trib.al/Ps7tJ6f
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The ultranationalists remaking Israel’s armed forces
The country’s religious Zionist community has for years campaigned to take control of the traditionally secular military
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The Kyiv Independent @kyivindependent.com · 06/09/2026
⚡️Update: 'The war will continue' — US peace push fails to achieve deal after Witkoff, Kushner's first visit to Kyiv. "We expect the war will continue," Zelensky said after the talks, adding that Ukraine is counting on U.S. energy and air defense support this winter.
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'The war will continue' — US peace push fails to achieve deal after Witkoff, Kushner's first visit to Kyiv
The latest peace talks in Kyiv and Moscow did not appear to yield a diplomatic breakthrough. "We expect the war will continue," Zelensky said, adding that Ukraine is counting on U.S. energy and air de...
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QueerAF @wearequeeraf.com · 06/09/2026
ICYMI: All gender-affirming surgeries for Welsh Gender Service patients were cancelled after concerns were raised by a gender-critical blogger
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NHS cancels all gender-affirming surgeries for adult patients of Welsh Gender Service with immediate effect
Some trans patients received news their surgeries had been cancelled just days or even hours before they were due to take place
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Politico @politico.com · 06/09/2026
Republicans might still lose half the seats they gerrymandered to flip
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Republicans might still lose half the seats they gerrymandered to flip
With some gerrymandered seats looking much more competitive than they hoped, Republicans are wondering if mid-decade redistricting can actually save their majority.
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Euronews @euronews.com · 06/09/2026
On 13 August the Mediterranean averaged 28.54°C, its highest level since comparable records began in 1940, Aemet reports, capping a summer with the warmest July on record at sea and in mainland Spain.
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Mediterranean Sea now at spa temperature, daily average 28.54°C on 13 August
On 13 August the Mediterranean averaged 28.54°C, its highest level since comparable records began in 1940, Aemet reports, capping a summer with the warmest July on record at sea and in mainland Spain.
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Phil J Reese @philjreese.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
The provider may be IDScan. FBI investigating 153 million US and Canadian driver’s licenses leaked on Russian cybercrime forum, including that of US SecDef Pete Hegseth — data is suspected to have come from an ID-authentication service provider www.tomshardware.com/tech-industr...
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FBI investigating 153 million US and Canadian driver’s licenses leaked on Russian cybercrime forum, including that of US SecDef Pete Hegseth — data is suspected to have come from an ID-authentication ...
The FBI says it has started looking into the leak.
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Phil J Reese @philjreese.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Honestly, for we who abstain from weed, it can be overwhelming. I fully believe in legalization, & respect that you should be able to partake if you choose. I wish those who partake, though, respected those who don't. Smell of marijuana pauses US Open match apnews.com/article/us-o...
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Aryna Sabalenka complains about the smell of marijuana during her US Open match
Aryna Sabalenka finally found something that could stop her at the U.S. Open: the smell of marijuana.
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Phil J Reese @philjreese.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
It's a good thing the officer is being held accountable, but we have two different justice systems. If this young man had been black, there would have been no charges. abcnews.com/US/pennsylva...
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Pennsylvania police officer charged in fatal shooting of student who went to wrong house
Glenwood "Bubba" Pysher was fatally shot on Aug. 23.
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Phil J Reese @philjreese.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Pentagon official overseeing military AI sold millions worth of stock in AI firm
Exclusive: financial disclosures from Emil Michael – who also reaped millions from xAI stock earlier this year – show he sold his Perplexity stock for up to $25m
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Phil J Reese @philjreese.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Life after Maga: the group offering an ‘exit ramp’ for rightwingers questioning Trumpism
The non-profit Leaving Maga is built on the premise that abandoning the Trump-built movement is like fighting a disease or breaking an addiction
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Phil J Reese @philjreese.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
www.nbcnews.com/world/middle...
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Palestinian woman and NBC News team attacked by masked Israeli settlers in West Bank
The woman and crew were treated for injuries. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he condemned the violence committed “by a handful of rioters.”
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Phil J Reese @philjreese.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
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'Pathetic Stuff': Jeffries Rebuked Over Secret Meeting With Kushner | Common Dreams
The only valid reason for such a meeting, said one critic, would be for the House Minority Leader to tell the president's son-in-law that he’ll be subpoenaed by "for a corruption investigation on day ...
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QueerAF @wearequeeraf.com · 23/08/2026
The Supreme Court ruling has made life more concerning for Trans+ people in the UK. But, as Munroe points out in our latest podcast, it has also brought the community closer together. So, what next?
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Trans+ life in the UK is more than concerning - what next?
Recorded in February 2026 at National Student Pride, a live recording of the QueerAF podcast, hosted by Juno Dawson, with guests Munroe Bergdorf, Zelah Glasson, Lars Fellows and Fizz Sinclair.
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 23/08/2026
Finland tried to end homelessness. What can we learn from its runaway success – and recent failures?
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Finland tried to end homelessness. What can we learn from its runaway success – and recent failures?
The Housing First policy led to the number of homeless people in Finland dropping by half. Those with firsthand experience explain why it worked
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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 23/08/2026
“The nationwide cyclospora outbreak is very likely a result of sewage contamination in the food supply, according to scientific researchers and public health officials. The parasite’s spread can become a self-perpetuating cycle,” Joan Rose wrote for The Conversation. to.pbs.org/4g1G0dL
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Cyclospora spreads through human waste — so how did it get on food?
The nationwide cyclospora outbreak is very likely a result of sewage contamination in the food supply, according to scientific researchers and public health officials.
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The Ferret @theferret.scot · 23/08/2026
Campaigners say the Scottish Government is “cosying up” to the data centre industry and giving it a “preferential hearing” on the definition of a ‘green’ data centre. Full story 👇
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What makes a data centre 'green'? One major developer has lobbied for its own definition
The Scottish Government has been supportive of controversial green data centres and is liaising with the industry. But critics argue there are environmental considerations and companies must not be allowed to “write the rules”.
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Phil J Reese @philjreese.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
This buffoon, Ross Hemminger, is a whole pile of shit. www.washingtonblade.com/2026/08/21/l...
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Log Cabin Republicans remove transgender rights from mission
Decision made after ‘significant discussion’ with members, board
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Phil J Reese @philjreese.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
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Here Are All The Major US Food Recalls This Year Under RFK Jr.
Numerous 2026 food recalls, from glass in fruit bars to Listeria in cheese, prompt FDA/USDA warnings for consumers
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Phil J Reese @philjreese.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
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The Hugging Face Hack
YouTube video by Hoog
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Phil J Reese @philjreese.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
It is not a marketing stunt. This is actually a massive problem. www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXxW...
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Literally no one is surprised by this
YouTube video by Siliconversations
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Phil J Reese @philjreese.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
And this is what Sam is willing to tell us... www.reuters.com/technology/o...
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OpenAI AI models went rogue during testing, triggering 'unprecedented' breach at startup
OpenAI said an autonomous agent escaped containment, reached the internet and hacked startup Hugging Face. The incident signals that AI's capabilities are already fueling the security threat experts l...
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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 21/07/2026
NEW: Today, Arizonans are heading to the polls to vote in the primaries. The Grand Canyon state has been a target of Trump's election denial campaign — and it's again expected to be a major battleground. Now, voters could nominate election deniers for key voting positions. Here's what to watch👇
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Election deniers are running for Arizona’s most powerful offices in high-stakes primaries. Here’s what we’re watching
Extremist anti-voting candidates are running for the GOP nominations for governor, secretary of state, and attorney general, raising the danger that the 2028 elections could be run by officials eager ...
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Forbes @forbes.com · 21/07/2026
The investigation’s results come after Warren Buffett declined to make his regular donation to the foundation due to Bill Gates’ ties to Epstein.
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‘No Evidence’ Gates Foundation Was Involved In Epstein’s Crimes, Investigation Finds
The investigation’s results come after Warren Buffett declined to make his regular donation to the foundation due to Bill Gates’ ties to Epstein.
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Forbes @forbes.com · 21/07/2026
Borrowers scored a major victory on Friday after a federal appeals court rejected a challenge to a landmark settlement agreement. Here's what to know.
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Education Department Must Wipe Out Student Loans For 500,000 Borrowers Under Settlement, Says Court
A federal appeals court rejected a challenge to a landmark settlement agreement, and required the Education Department to continue discharging federal student loans.
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Politico @politico.com · 21/07/2026
BREAKING: More than 6,000 non-citizens were added to New Jersey’s voter rolls due to a software error, Gov. Mikie Sherrill says, with “fewer than 400” of them casting ballots in various elections since 2023.
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Thousands of non-citizens registered to vote in NJ due to software error, governor says
"Let me be clear: this entire situation is unacceptable," Gov. Mikie Sherrill said.
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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 18/07/2026
As Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) campaigns for a third term, a trove of court and police records obtained by Mother Jones details allegations of physical abuse, drug use, and misogyny raised during a bitter custody battle with his ex-wife, the daughter of Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio).
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Assault, misogyny, verbal threats: Records detail new allegations against Rep. Max Miller
Police reports and filings in a bitter custody dispute raise new questions about the conduct of an Ohio Republican as he campaigns for a third term.
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PBS News @pbsnews.org · 18/07/2026
Child safety advocates are sounding the alarm about artificial intelligence features now being used by millions of students in classrooms that rely on education tools made by Google. to.pbs.org/4yn3vVt
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Google's AI search features pose 'unacceptable risk' to children, new report finds
Common Sense Media found that across more than 2,600 test interactions, Google’s two built-in AI search functions routinely failed to recognize risky and harmful behavior.
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 18/07/2026
A year into a national guard deployment, DC residents say they live in ‘a city under siege’
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A year into a national guard deployment, DC residents say they live in ‘a city under siege’
Since Trump deployed troops last August, Washingtonians have banded together to resist and support one another
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 18/07/2026
THREAD: The boy is called a liar. He’s told not to defend himself. Then the private school owner encourages all of his peers to attack him, one by one. She hits him, repeatedly, with a plastic pipe-like object. How does this school still exist — and receive state funds? 🧵
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The Independent @the-independent.com · 17/07/2026
The Pentagon’s plans to screen military members for testosterone lacks scientific backing, medical experts warn
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Pentagon’s plan to screen military for testosterone lacks backing, doctors warn
Hormone levels naturally fluctuate throughout the day based on stress, sleep and physical exertion, experts say, and single-point screening could easily result in inaccurate diagnoses
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CNN @cnn.com · 17/07/2026
Thick, choking plumes of smoke from Canada's wildfires are pouring into major cities across the Midwest, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. The polluted air will last through at least Saturday in some areas as new waves of smoke waft south. cnn.it/3Tpjm5Y
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Chicago Reader @chicagoreader.com · 17/07/2026
Photos from the Chosen Few Picnic, a celebration of house music where fans and artists build a joyous combination of concert and cookout bit.ly/44BffpS
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The power is in the people at the Chosen Few Picnic - Chicago Reader
Photos from the Chosen Few Picnic, a celebration of house music where fans and artists build a joyous combination of concert and cookout
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Forbes @forbes.com · 17/07/2026
Here’s a breakdown of what has now changed for federal student loans, and what borrowers need to know.
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5 Major Rule Changes For Student Loans Are Now In Effect, Here’s What They Do
Major changes to the rules governing federal student loans went into effect this month and are rippling across the system. Here's a breakdown of the biggest updates.
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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 17/07/2026
NEW: Many secretaries of state condemned Trump's conspiracy-laden primetime address, underscoring that casting doubt on elections could create "a chilling effect on turnout." "We are in this business to make sure that every eligible voter can go out and cast a ballot," one election official said.
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‘That was some bull****’: State election chiefs condemn Trump’s long-debunked election lies
Many election chiefs were gathered in South Dakota for a conference to discuss preparations for the midterm elections when Trump delivered his address to the nation.
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The Economist @economist.com · 17/07/2026
A flurry of trips by Narendra Modi across the Indo-Pacific illustrates a broader trend: Asia’s middle powers want an insurance policy against Donald Trump
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An unreliable America is drawing Asia’s middle powers closer
A burst of Indian diplomacy exemplifies the trend
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Euronews @euronews.com · 17/07/2026
Under the European Union's revised carbon market rules, international flights arriving in Europe from destinations within 5,000 km will be required to pay for their CO2 emissions starting in 2029. #EuropeNews ➡️ l.euronews.com/GxrK
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Phil J Reese @philjreese.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Donald Trump is laying foundation to undermine the results of 2026 midterms if he doesn't like them. What this will look like in practice isn't clear, but it's impossible now to ignore or explain away that this is an autocratic-oriented, anti-democratic administration. Noone can argue against that.
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NBC News @nbcnews.com · 17/07/2026
In his address, President Trump did not present evidence that ballots were tampered with or that China or another foreign actor altered U.S. voting systems and changed the outcome of elections. NBC News' Dan De Luce explains the difference between tampering and influence.
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The Independent @the-independent.com · 16/07/2026
Zohran Mamdani’s latest World Cup watch party was with inmates on Rikers Island
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Zohran Mamdani’s latest World Cup watch party was inside Rikers Island
The jail has been hosting these watch parties since the tournament kicked off last month
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NBC News @nbcnews.com · 14/07/2026
New York to impose the country’s first statewide moratorium on data centers.
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New York to impose the country’s first statewide moratorium on data centers
The order will pause state permitting for new large data centers and direct state regulators to create standards that address environmental impacts, energy demand, water usage and other factors, the g...
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