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Nick Fineman @thefineman.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
In @wsj.com, Kimberley Kao covers Sam Altman's iris-scanning crypto project, World, launching in the U.S. The aim: verify real humans online in the age of AI bots.
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Nick Fineman @thefineman.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
A person next to me just sneezed and yelled “bless me” before anyone could respond. Total insanity, no one knew what to do.
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Nick Fineman @thefineman.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Google AI Search Shift Leaves Website Makers Feeling ‘Betrayed’ www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Google AI Search Shift Leaves Website Makers Feeling ‘Betrayed’
In March 2024, website owner Morgan McBride was posing for photos in her half-renovated kitchen for a Google ad celebrating the ways the search giant had helped her family’s business grow.
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Nick Fineman @thefineman.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
43 percent of Americans say they support what the president has done during his first month in office, with 48 percent saying they oppose. Those who strongly oppose outnumber those who strongly support by 37 percent to 27 percent.  www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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Many of Trump’s early actions are unpopular, Post-Ipsos poll finds
Reviews from Americans on President Donald Trump’s second term are mixed to negative, and 57 percent say he has exceeded his authority since taking office.
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Nick Fineman @thefineman.bsky.social · 20/02/2025
“Be kind” NYC
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The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 11/02/2025
Despite their ability to solve some of the world’s most complex math problems, AI chatbots regularly get basic facts wrong. Can they learn to say "I don't know"?
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Why Do AI Chatbots Have Such a Hard Time Admitting ‘I Don’t Know’?
Hallucinations are the hottest problem in artificial intelligence, spurring companies and researchers to look for new solutions.
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Nick Fineman @thefineman.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
Good Things This Week 2/2 Tortellini in brodo Baby bouncers Great grandmothers UWS walks Aunts and uncles Last minute visits to Clay Organization
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MS NOW @ms.now · 30/01/2025
An Army official tells NBC News preliminary indications are there were three people on board the U.S. Army Blackhawk that collided with the American Airlines jet.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 30/01/2025
At least three U.S. soldiers were on the Black Hawk helicopter, a senior defense official said. Maryland State Police divers are on the scene to help search the Potomac River, Gov. Wes Moore said late Wednesday night. Follow the latest updates: www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
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Live updates: American Airlines plane crashes with helicopter near Reagan National Airport
The Reagan National Airport closed after a helicopter and another aircraft collided nearby. D.C. officials say a small aircraft was reported down in the Potomac River.
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Reuters @reuters.com · 28/01/2025
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman called Chinese startup DeepSeek's R1 AI model ‘impressive,’ but emphasized that OpenAI believes greater computing power was key to their own success reut.rs/42qI3BD
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OpenAI chief Altman says DeepSeek's R1 model 'impressive'
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman called Chinese startup DeepSeek's R1 AI model "impressive" on Monday, but emphasized that OpenAI believes greater computing power was key to their own success.
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Lawrence Hurley @lawrencehurley.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
This is pretty cool www.reuters.com/graphics/VID...
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Cozy video games can quell stress and anxiety.
Explore a charming town, meet quirky villagers, and take in the cozy vibes!
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Nick Fineman @thefineman.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
True every time
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Nick Fineman @thefineman.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
Started my career in the DC sports world - can’t put into words how much today means to Commanders fans and everyone who covers them. #RaiseHail
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Leon Yin @leonyin.org · 22/01/2025
NEW: Bloomberg reviewed +1K hours of YouTube vids from 9 popular streamers and podcasters who cater to American men. We analyzed 2 yrs of guests and transcripts to see how they discussed political topics and understand their role as a new mainstream info hub www.bloomberg.com/graphics/202...
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Nick Fineman @thefineman.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
Good Things This Week 1/19 Tummy time Jayden Daniels AI agent modeling Liz Banfield Milano Market Traitors/Boston Rob Learning about new industries
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Nick Fineman @thefineman.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
Commanders!!!
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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
".. Big companies are tightening remote-work policies, shrinking travel budgets and cutting back on benefits. .. the balance of power between employers and employees has shifted .. ".. bosses are back in command." @wsj.com www.wsj.com/economy/jobs...
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Balance of Power Shifts Back Toward Bosses
With the labor market less tight, workers face return-to-office mandates, smaller bonuses, and no more pet sick days.
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Nick Fineman @thefineman.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
Commanders
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Nick Fineman @thefineman.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
Good Things This Week 1/12 Dr. Brown’s bottles I Sodi Eataly’s fish market Washington Commanders Supportive friends Vin Sur Vingt The Day of the Jackal
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Financial Times @financialtimes.com · 12/01/2025
California fires could be costliest disaster in US history, says governor www.ft.com/content/fac1415c-b88c-41…
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California fires could be costliest disaster in US history, says governor
Gavin Newsom accuses Trump of spreading disinformation after president-elect calls emergency response ‘incompetent’
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Nick Fineman @thefineman.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
Charleston “Charlie” Delaney Fineman was born just in time for the new year. Summer and I are overjoyed. Baby and mom are healthy and happy.
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Nick Fineman @thefineman.bsky.social · 25/12/2024
Merry Christmas!
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Nick Fineman @thefineman.bsky.social · 24/12/2024
A snowy 30 Rock Christmas Eve ❄️
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Nick Fineman @thefineman.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
Good things this week:
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Ryan Nobles @ryanobles.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
One man’s mission to make the bald eagle the national bird. (Yes- it wasn’t already) W/ @frankthorp.bsky.social www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
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One man's mission to (finally) make the bald eagle the U.S. national bird
After learning that the bald eagle is not officially the national bird, an "eaglevangelist" in Minnesota is working with Congress to remedy that omission.
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Nick Fineman @thefineman.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
Latest on UnitedHealthcare CEO Killed in NYC Ambush from @nbcnews.com ➡️ Brian Thompson, 50, shot in targeted attack near Hilton Midtown. ➡️ Shell casings read "deny," "defend," "depose," fueling speculation of corporate vendetta. ➡️ Gunman at large; motive unknown. Wife confirms prior threats.
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Ryan J. Reilly “paints a vivid and urgent portrait of… disarray” @ryanjreilly.com · 04/12/2024
Kash Patel once said he would 'come after' journalists. It now hangs over his FBI candidacy. www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...
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Kash Patel once said he would 'come after' journalists. It now hangs over his FBI candidacy.
Trump's pick for FBI director has vowed to "come after" the media. But he also later emphasized to NBC News that his comments only apply if people "broke the law."
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Ryan J. Reilly “paints a vivid and urgent portrait of… disarray” @ryanjreilly.com · 03/12/2024
“For the sake of national security, I really hope he has stopped drinking,” one of the former Fox employees said. www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...
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Pete Hegseth's drinking worried colleagues at Fox News, sources tell NBC News
Ten current and former Fox employees say Trump’s pick for defense secretary drank in ways that concerned his co-workers. A Trump transition team spokesperson called the claims "completely unfounded an...
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Nick Fineman @thefineman.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
Congress Faces Shutdown Dilemma Amid Trump’s First 100 Days @sahilkapur.bsky.social ur ➡️ CR likely to extend funding to March, delaying full budget deal ➡️ GOP aims for leverage in 2025, risks early legislative gridlock ➡️ “We’re walking and chewing gum,” says House Majority Leader Scalise
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Nick Fineman @thefineman.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
Tech support desk at work is one of the first jobs on #AI’s replacement ticket @cnbc.com ➡️ By 2027, AI will create more IT support solutions than humans ➡️ Palo Alto Networks cut IT staff by 50% using AI, targeting 80%. ➡️ Challenges: cost, complexity, and preference for human help
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Nick Fineman @thefineman.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
Politico: "We haven’t seen a pardon as sweeping as Hunter Biden’s in generations"
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We haven’t seen a pardon as sweeping as Hunter Biden’s in generations
The “full and unconditional” pardon is aimed at protecting the president’s son from future prosecution by the Trump Justice Department.
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Nick Fineman @thefineman.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
30 rock 🎄 loading….
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Nick Fineman @thefineman.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Mexico Warns of Tariff Retaliation Against Trump Threats ➡️ President Sheinbaum vows counter-tariffs if Trump enacts 25% duties on Mexican goods. ➡️ “Tariff wars put shared businesses at risk,” she warns. ➡️ Blames U.S. for drug demand, calls for funds to target migration causes.
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Sheera Frenkel @sheeraf.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Israel’s cabinet is meeting right now to vote on whether they approve a ceasefire with Lebanon. Lebanese media has already announced a deal is imminent, and Israeli reporters are saying Netanyahu will call a press conference tonight to formalize it.
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Nick Fineman @thefineman.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Crazy numbers about #AI usage: 82% of individuals surveyed are already leveraging AI tools in their work and almost all (98%) of those surveyed anticipate that AI will have an impact on their industry or workplace within the next 5 years. www.googlecloudpresscorner.com/2024-11-25-N...
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New research from Google Workspace and The Harris Poll shows rising leaders are embracing AI to drive impact at work
82% of 'young leaders' are already leveraging AI tools in their work. 98% anticipate that AI will have an impact on their industry or workplace within the next 5 years. SUNNYVALE, Calif., Nov. 25,...
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Nick Fineman @thefineman.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Russia's Advance in Ukraine Accelerates @Reuters ➡️ Russian forces gain 235 sq km in a week—the fastest advance since 2022. ➡️ Troops close in on Kurakhove, encircling Ukrainian defenses. ➡️ Zelenskiy blames delayed Western aid, says new reserves are arriving.
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Nick Fineman @thefineman.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
NATO Official: Businesses Must Prepare for Wartime ➡️ Admiral Rob Bauer: “Economies win wars; businesses must ensure resilience.” ➡️ Warns of reliance on China for rare earths, medicines; Russia for energy. ➡️ "Business decisions impact security—prepare now," Bauer urges.
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Nick Fineman @thefineman.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Congress will have a record-setting number of Black members next year ➡️ CBC will have 62 of 67 Black lawmakers in Congress. ➡️ Rep. Meeks: "We’ll call truth to power for the voiceless." ➡️ CBC to counter Trump policies on health care, education & more—“Loudly and clearly.”
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Nick Fineman @thefineman.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt: AI will shape identity, warns "people" aren't ready Key points: ➡️ AI could shape a child's culture; future best friends may "not be human." ➡️ Schmidt urges global AI safety standards amid rapid growth. ➡️ "Governments and processes aren't ready," Schmidt said at Princeton.
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Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Elon admits that any post on X with a link is throttled He advises you to upload content directly to X instead, where he can monetize it Musk is the richest person in the world and his view is everyone should work for him for free
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Nick Fineman @thefineman.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Good Things This Week 11/24 Embracing new things Birdland Jazz Club Nicole Scherzinger / Norma Desmond Outdoor tracking shots on 44th street Alamo drafthouse Throwing chocolates during breaking news People watching in hotel bars Holding space for Defying Gravity
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Nick Fineman @thefineman.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
Fire + metropolitan diary
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Nick Fineman @thefineman.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
Everyone on BlueSky right now
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Nick Fineman @thefineman.bsky.social · 15/11/2024
The parts of Joe Biden's legacy that are most — and least — in danger under Trump @sahilkapur.bsky.social www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...
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The parts of Joe Biden's legacy that are most — and least — in danger under Trump
President Biden's executive actions on immigration, student loans and LGBTQ rights could be first on the chopping block once President-elect Donald Trump takes office.
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Nick Fineman @thefineman.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
Wow @bencollins.bsky.social - The Onion wins Alex Jones' Infowars in bankruptcy auction www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
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The Onion wins Alex Jones' Infowars in bankruptcy auction
The satirical newspaper plans to shutter Jones’ InfoWars and rebuild the website featuring well-known internet humor writers and content creators, according to a person with knowledge of the sale.
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Sahil Kapur @sahilkapur.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
The new Senate Republican leadership team is official 👇 Leader: John Thune Whip: John Barrasso Conference Chair: Tom Cotton Policy Cmte Chair: Shelly Moore Capito Conference Vice Chair: James Lankford NRSC Chair: Tim Scott
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Nick Fineman @thefineman.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
Everyone on BlueSky right now
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Nick Fineman @thefineman.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
"Who?" GOP Senators Surprised by Trump’s Pick for Defense Secretary www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
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'Who?' Some Republican senators surprised by Trump's defense pick
President-elect Donald Trump said he was choosing National Guard veteran and Fox News host Pete Hegseth for secretary of defense.
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John Burn-Murdoch @jburnmurdoch.ft.com · 13/11/2024
A tale of two platforms: BlueSky user numbers have hit a new record high in recent days, while the number of people deleting their accounts on X/Twitter has rocketed 🚀
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Nick Fineman @thefineman.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
Special Counsel Jack Smith to Resign Before Trump Takes Office nbcnews.com/politics/jus... Key points: ➡️ Special Counsel Jack Smith and team to step down, per source. ➡️ DOJ policy bars charging a sitting president, impacting cases against Trump. ➡️ Smith’s office winding down its investigations
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Special counsel Jack Smith and his team to resign before Trump takes office
Smith's federal criminal cases against Trump were upended by the election, as the Justice Department's longstanding policy is that sitting presidents can't be charged with crimes.
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