Chris Zappone

Reporters pack up, walk out as Pentagon ‘confiscates’ almost all press badges Almost every news organisation across the political spectrum refused to agree to the conditions, including News Corp’s Fox News, and conservative channel Newsmax.

Pentagon goes rogue, turns against American values. www.smh.com.au/world/north-...

‘Major weakness’: No relief from SmartGate pain in aviation consumer rights Industry stakeholders have made submissions on the government’s proposed Aviation Consumer Protection scheme, which they say is lacking.

"Welcome to Australia, now prepare to stand in a confusing line for 40 minutes..." No relief from SmartGate pain in aviation consumer rights www.smh.com.au/business/con...

My Qantas data is on the dark web – now what do I do? As Qantas’ cybersecurity team scrutinises the data found on the dark web, the airline is urging affected customers to brace for a deluge of scams involving the airline’s brand and activities.

My Qantas data is on the dark web – now what do I do? www.smh.com.au/business/com...

Part of the long tradition of protestants in American seeking to fuse Christianity with capitalism. Now, just with a dash of Silicon Valley cuckoo.

Just a little fun with this one.

Silicon Valley- Washington's New Dilemma coldwardaily.com/2025/10/11/1...

The Antifa fantasy If the term “Antifa” appears to have emerged out of the blue, it’s because Trump and right-wing voices have assiduously promoted the organisation as an inaccurate catch-all for left-win…

The Antifa fantasy (2020) coldwardaily.com/2020/06/02/t...

Emirates bans power bank use on flights as airlines grapple with battery risks We rely on power banks to keep our devices running while we travel. But the prevalence of the batteries has introduced a new risk for flying.

Emirates bans power bank use on flights as airlines grapple with battery risks www.smh.com.au/business/com...

Putin admits Russian air defences downed Azerbaijani passenger jet last year In what was the Kremlin leader’s most candid admission to date that Moscow was to blame for the deadly incident, he also promised compensation to those affected.

Add to the list of civilian airliners shot down by Russia - KAL007, MH17....Putin admits Russian air defences downed Azerbaijani passenger jet last year - a wonder some airlines still fly to Russia www.smh.com.au/world/europe...

Citing fear of Democratic ‘vengeance,’ Curtis Yarvin says he may flee the U.S. The far-right blogger doesn’t think the Trump administration has done enough to dismantle democratic institutions.

Well, well… He could try Somalia or Afghanistan sfstandard.com/2025/10/07/c...

Rutgers Expert on Antifa Tries to Flee to Spain After Death Threats

Who freakin' elected these clowns as judge, jury and executioner? "For years, Turning Point USA has maintained a watch-list of hundreds of professors whom the group accuses of advancing leftist propaganda in the classroom. Dr. Bray is on the list." www.nytimes.com/2025/10/08/n...

Qantas among 40 companies caught up in major extortion attempt by hackers www.smh.com.au/technology/q...

Deloitte’s AI hallucination-filled report raises challenge for consultants Professional services firms’ reliance on AI has also coincided with a hollowing out of consultants who would traditionally ensure the quality of the reports, experts have said.

Deloitte’s dodgy report a sign of times as AI use ramps up www.smh.com.au/business/com...

What other embarassing people from Pgh?

Oh, yes Politically Correct Operation Linebacker…

Laughing at Americans’ misery: the GOP. (H/t @andyrosebrook.bsky.social )

About three-quarters of American youth do not meet the minimum requirements to serve, according to the Pentagon. (Nyt)

Remember: calling out their violent ruthlessness is an act of violence.

How do China’s carrier aspirations sit with a technology that makes aircraft carriers redundant? coldwardaily.com/2016/01/03/c...

The real one was great

WTF? How is this normal? Will Republicans have the character to admit that Trump is unfit to be president of the US?

Hesgeth slams the “fat” generals… I say stand fast “fat” generals.

Wi-Fi on board: Why I prefer flying without it It’s one of the last places where you can have the peace of mind to concentrate, to work, to relax, even to be bored.

Wi-Fi on board: Why I prefer flying without it www.smh.com.au/business/the...

Trump, asked if he thought NATO countries should shoot down Russian aircraft that entered their airspace, he said: “Yes, I do.”

Just a periodic reminder that it really matters that the Kremlin did all it could get Trump elected in 2016. Trump is presented as a change-maker or a savior to some Americans. Really, he's just destroying the US from the inside.

Amen to that.

If you believe in free media anywhere in the world - but the US especially - now is the time to make your voice heard.

Democrats release suggestive letter to Epstein purportedly signed by Trump, which he denies Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released a sexually suggestive letter to Jeffrey Epstein purportedly signed by President Donald Trump, which he has denied.

Democrats release suggestive letter to Epstein purportedly signed by Trump
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‘Investing from inside the rabbit hole’: Meet the companies ditching cash for bitcoin www.smh.com.au/business/mar... #Crypto #bitcoin

Trump Administration Live Updates: Plan to Compensate Airline Passengers for Delays Is Dropped

Biden Plan to Compensate Airline Passengers for Delays Is Dropped by Trump www.nytimes.com/live/2025/09...