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Donald Trump’s restitution scheme is among the greatest heists in US history Bogus claims of malicious prosecution could cost taxpayers hundreds of millions.

A key difference between past law enforcement raids & prosecutions that resulted in legal settlements and the actions for which Trump & Co. are demanding restitution, @radleybalko.bsky.social writes, is that the former subjects were jailed or killed—and the actions against Trump & Co. were lawful.

Trump’s DOJ is building a voter purge machine—powered by your private data The federal agency ordinarily would prevent attacks on voting rights. Now it’s carrying them out.

The Justice Department has waged an unprecedented campaign to intimidate states into handing over voters’ private information.

The goal, as @abbyvesoulis.bsky.social & @ariberman.bsky.social report, could result in the unprecedented harassment of individual citizens like you and me.

YouTube video by PBS NewsHour WATCH: 'I am not going to be silenced.' Kelly denounces 'bullying' by Trump, Hegseth

Go, Senator Kelly!

Analysis of ancient DNA rewrites origin story of domestic cats Analysis of ancient DNA rewrites origin story of domestic cats

Analysis of ancient DNA rewrites origin story of domestic cats

How to be a good party host (or guest) | Zoe Williams From picking your guests (always add a random) and your outfit, to coping with drunks and nudity, this is what you need to know

Good tips

Brain has five ‘eras’, scientists say – with adult mode not starting until early 30s Study suggests brain development has four pivotal ‘turning points’ at around the ages of nine, 32, 66 and 83

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YouTube video by Stiletto Alice's Restaurant - Original 1967 Recording

Getting in the holiday mood.

“If you want to end war and stuff you got to sing loud.”

YouTube video by Heather Cox Richardson This Week in Politics | Explainer

Best listen of the week for current perspectives and goings-on. Go, HCR!

This is only happening because the Addled Cheeto wants to leech off the press attention. I want to see the opposite of what we’ve seen in the Oval Office so far. Flip the script, Mamdani!

Rare earths: Federal backing and tech advances aim to help the U.S. catch up to China Rare earths aren't all that rare. The real choke point is in processing and refining them, where China enjoys market dominance.

Rare earths aren't all that rare. The real choke point is in processing and refining them, where China enjoys market dominance. n.pr/3Xbst9b

Meet the veteran who chases ICE on a scooter Clifford “Buzz” Grambo patrols the streets of Baltimore to keep his neighbors safe—and make federal agents uncomfortable.

Clifford “Buzz” Grambo, a Navy veteran, patrols the streets of Baltimore to keep his neighbors safe.

His goal is straightforward: He wants to make ICE agents uncomfortable.

Russian spy ship, previously escorted out of Irish waters, warned by Britain after aircraft incident The Journal has learned that Irish authorities were also warned that the suspicious ship may make its way into Irish controlled waters in recent weeks.

A Russian spy ship escorted out of Irish waters last year is at the centre of an incident in which the British Government claims it directed lasers at a British military aircraft.
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3 massive changes you'll see as the climate careens toward tipping points Scientists are increasingly concerned that the planet is headed for massive, irreversible changes due to global warming. In some cases, those changes have already begun.

Scientists are increasingly concerned that the planet is headed for massive, irreversible changes due to global warming. In some cases, those changes have already begun. n.pr/48nQMqI

YouTube video by Brian Tyler Cohen News Breaking: Federal judge blocks Texas’ gerrymandered maps for 2026

Yes! 👏

What to know about the controversial ‘Arctic Frost’ provision tucked into the funding bill that’s dividing GOP lawmakers | CNN Politics The bill that ended the government shutdown included a provision requiring the Justice Department and FBI to notify the Senate when a lawmaker is under investigation and if their personal information ...

I saw a couple of R senators say they are against this right before the bill was voted on, but they didn’t want to vote no because that would mean it would have to go back to the senate and the government would be shut down longer. 🫩

What is NSPM-7? Over 3,000 nonprofits sound alarm on new Trump directive The directive sparked concerns from law firms and nonprofits, more than 3,000 of have signed onto an open letter rebuking it.

Trump has signed a little-noticed national security directive identifying “anti-Christian”, “anti-family”, and “anti-American” views as indicators of radical left violence. Called National Security Presidential Memorandum 7, it’s being referred to as “NSPM-7” by administration insiders.

UK needs to arrest the felon. He’s committed atrocities against the world.

YouTube video by Legal AF Trump ABANDONED by US ALLIES as Military Strikes BACKFIRE

Tiara and Rachel are en pointe and say all the things. Have a listen.

Also, these podcasts need to change their skins. Drop the hype and bad pics.

Ken Burns shares 3 thoughts on upcoming 'American Revolution' series In his latest project, Ken Burns turns his lens to the American Revolution — an event he has called the most significant since the birth of Christ.

In his latest project, Ken Burns turns his lens to the American Revolution — an event he has called the most significant since the birth of Christ. n.pr/47GH56x

YouTube video by WWLP-22News UMass Amherst union rally calls for fair pay and conditions

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I’ve got a bad feeling about this.

Submarines are all the rage lately; every country is stepping into the game.

AI’s true impact will become apparent in the coming year Will it be boom, bust or backlash? In 2026 expect the economic, financial and social consequences of AI to grab attention

The hype and the hopes around AI have been like nothing the world has seen before, and the true nature of its impact is still unclear.

These are our predicted ramifications of the tech in the year ahead

Death by Lightning on Netflix is excellent. It revisits the thought that so many roads this nation could have gone down if not for circumstances that led us another way. The discussions and thoughts are worth the watch alone but the cinematography, costumes, and sets are 👌

Outraged liberals warn Democratic leaders not to cave on shutdown | CNN Politics Some of the most prominent liberals in Congress are seething at an emerging deal to end the 35-day funding stalemate without a clear win for their party, showcasing a massive splinter within the Democ...

The ACA subsidies did not get extended.

CRISPR gene-editing works to reduce high cholesterol in a new study An experimental gene-editing treatment shows promise for permanently lowering levels of cholesterol and triglycerides, possibly helping cut the risk for heart disease.

"The idea of an inexpensive, one-and-done [treatment], so you don't have to take any of those drugs, right now that's an idea — a fantasy — because gene-editing is expensive, long-term safety is unclear," Dr. Eric Topol, a cardiologist at Scripps Research in California.

Always watching: How ICE’s plan to monitor social media 24/7 threatens privacy and civic participation ICE’s dragnet is expanding across social media, putting everyone’s digital lives into the realm of border and immigration enforcement.

ICE is building a 24/7 social media monitoring program that would scan Facebook, TikTok, Instagram and dozens of other platforms. Private contractors would turn public posts into enforcement leads fed directly into government databases.

Trump's signature policy poised to 'melt into a puddle of humiliation': Nobel laureate President Donald Trump's tariff regime looks likely to be killed by the Supreme Court, Nobel Prize-winning economist turned political pundit Paul Krugman wrote for his Substack on Friday — and he has no one to blame but himself.Trump premised his ability to declare huge new tariffs on countries arou...

President Donald Trump's tariff regime looks likely to be killed by the Supreme Court, Nobel Prize-winning economist turned political pundit Paul Krugman wrote for his Substack on Friday — and he has no one to blame but himself.