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Public sector versus private sector meme trends among conservatives
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— Sep 29, 2026
Meme Wars: trending on the Right today.
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor challenges warrants in Epstein-linked police probe
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Mountbatten-Windsor seeks to quash Thames Valley search warrants from the February raids. A private High Court hearing Thursday will test whether the seizures rest on lawful process.
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Tom Gallagher
Challenging the warrants is his legal right, but it only fuels more suspicion about what the raids uncovered.
India Court Questions 10-Fold Hospital Drug Markups
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India’s Supreme Court has questioned steep hospital markups on cancer medicines and called for scrutiny of pricing practices. Advocates also warn that uninsured patients may face higher, less predictable private-hospital bills than insured patients, while medical groups caution that treatment costs vary by patient.
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Google Appeals EU Orders on Android, Search Data
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— Sep 29, 2026
Google appealed at the EU General Court against orders to share private search data with rivals from January 2027, warning of irreversible harm to user privacy.
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Marcus Bell
Forcing data sharing is overdue. DuckDuckGo is right that safeguards can protect privacy while letting smaller services compete fairly.
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White House Suspends Microsoft From Green Card Program Over H-1B Fraud
Dylan Kresak · 4 min · 1h
Obama Urges Democrats to Act on AI
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— Sep 13, 2026
Obama warned at a private fundraiser that AI in private hands could become dangerous and urged Jeffries to build a public AI framework if Democrats retake the House.
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Elena Vasquez
I agree AI should be a bigger issue for Democrats, especially with researchers warning about risks, but they need concrete plans not just talk.
Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Anthropic Researchers Warn AI Could Cause Human Extinction in Decade
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— Sep 9, 2026
A former OpenAI and Anthropic researcher, Jacob Coxon, has resigned from Anthropic and warned that leading AI labs are racing toward self-improving systems with insufficient safeguards, a trajectory he says could threaten humanity within the decade. He argues that private concerns among insiders contrast with public statements and calls for broader oversight or regulatory slowdowns to address the risks.
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Supreme Court to Hear Climate Nuisance Case Critics Warn Could Cost Trillions
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— Sep 16, 2026
Former AG Bill Barr warned that climate lawsuits against American energy companies could strengthen adversaries like China and Russia by targeting private firms while sovereign immunity protects state-owned producers; he argued that Boulder County’s Suncor case and similar suits threaten to shift production abroad and raise energy costs, with some filings reportedly seeking trillions in damages. Barr also contended that such state-law claims have national and global implications that the Constitution bars from being controlled by individual states, and warned that a single victory could cripple U.S. energy producers.
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Jared Kim
Trillions in damages against U.S. firms while foreign producers stay untouched will only raise costs for regular families.
Vulcan Completes $39.4M Investment, Addresses Debt Maturity
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— Sep 10, 2026
Vulcan Infrastructure and Power closed a $39.4 million private financing led by affiliates of Machine Investment Group and Atlas Holdings, with Conversant Capital and insiders, to redeem about $33.1 million of 8.50% senior notes due October 2026 and fund growth of its AI/HPC-powered infrastructure platform. The deal includes a $10 million convertible note and a three-year warrant, plus a governance refresh with new independent directors and an expanded board as Vulcan accelerates plans for up to 104 MW of near-term capacity and a 654 MW development pipeline.
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Pentagon Could Become Even Bigger Player In Private Sector
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— Jun 30, 2026
Newly proposed legislation includes a clause that could allow for a Department of War office to acquire a stake in private companies. The language is in Section 1051 of the Senate version of the 2027 National Defense…
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Some systems get stronger from shocks—here is how
Taleb’s framework gives investors, skeptics of top-down policy, and anyone building a career a way to court useful volatility instead of suppressing every stressor.
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‘Very Frustrating’: 10 Months In, Biden-Harris Admin Privately Wonders If Hamas Even Wants A Ceasefire
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— Sep 5, 2024
Almost a year into the chaotic Israel-Hamas war, the Biden administration is privately wondering if Hamas even wants a ceasefire deal given the terror group’s recent actions and stubbornness in negotiations, according…
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Viral Lie About Amy Coney Barrett Is So Bad Even the Ap Had to Fact-Check It
Opinion
— May 10, 2022
In the propaganda war currently being waged over the Supreme Court, standards are dropping dangerously low: The private homes of justices are being targeted by protesters. Democratic leaders cheer those protesters on…
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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep Dish
Yourlist
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The foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.
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China Opens 800B Yuan Financing Tool, Delays Loom
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— Aug 24, 2026
Beijing opened applications for an 800 billion yuan policy-backed financing tool to spur infrastructure, high-tech manufacturing, and other strategic sectors, aiming to attract private and bank financing and lift growth after a slowdown. However, analysts warn rollout could lag by weeks to a month, potentially dampening near-term impact even as new subsidies and a private investment guarantee are meant to attract private capital.
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Ukrainian drone strike kills two children in Krasnodar
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— Aug 24, 2026
A Ukrainian drone attack on Krasnodar killed two children and injured several others, with debris hitting a private childcare center and causing a fire at an Ozon logistics hub, illustrating Kyiv’s broader goal of targeting Russia’s civilian infrastructure and supply chains. The incident drawn international attention as European leaders reaffirm support for Ukraine and Russia warns of retaliation, underscoring the war’s expanding reach beyond front-line combat.
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Ex-LA Deputy Sentenced in False Warrant Case
Politics
— Jul 20, 2026
David Anthony Rodriguez, a former Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputy, was sentenced to one year in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiring against rights for submitting a false warrant to obtain GPS tracking data to monitor a private client’s estranged husband during a contentious divorce. The case ties him to a private security company run by a colleague, with other wealthy clients including Adam Iza, and follows a federal investigation into deputies who used law enforcement power for private gain.
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Republican Infighting Derails GOP Plans To Lower Gas And Diesel Prices Before Election Day
Simon August · 5 min · 1h
Joe Biden Communicated With Business Associate of Hunter’s Private Emails Using Fake Name: Report
Reporting
— Dec 6, 2023
President Joe Biden allegedly used a fake name to send more than 50 private emails to a business associate of Hunter Biden’s, according to new documents. Through the use of the “Robin Ware” alias, then-Vice President…
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Can you actually read a map?
Quizie
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Fifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.
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Tenon Medical Reports $3 Million Private Placement
Finance
— Aug 28, 2026
Tenon Medical announced a $3 million private placement consisting of 597,610 shares or pre-funded warrants at $5.02 and five-year warrants for 1,058,517 additional shares, a structure that could dilute existing holders if warrants are exercised. The deal, arranged by WallachBeth Capital, has potential to raise further about $5.3 million if all warrants are exercised, and it underscores a dilutive shift for current shareholders amid a volatile stock around $5.
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What Democrats Aren’t Saying About Their Judicial Warrant Demands For ICE
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— Feb 11, 2026
Democrats are demanding federal agents obtain judicial warrants before arresting illegals on private property, a move experts liken to a Trojan horse that would irreversibly weaken American immigration enforcement for…
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Trump Security Adviser Warns Against Foreign Military Involvement in Libya
Reporting
— Aug 4, 2020
The United States on Tuesday condemned all foreign military involvement in Libya, including the use of mercenaries and private military contractors, and said Libyans themselves must rebuild a unified country. U.S…
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Graham Slams ‘Arctic Frost’ Probe, Promises Lawsuit Over Targeting of GOP Lawmakers
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— Nov 19, 2025
Sen. Lindsey Graham is issuing his most forceful warning yet over the federal “Arctic Frost” investigation, vowing to file a lawsuit after learning that his private communications were swept up in the probe. According…
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Nothing is original, so steal from many sources at once
Makers frozen by originality fear get a short, illustrated stack for collecting influences, making daily, and sharing unfinished work without shame.
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Hillary Clinton Gave Biden a Warning During Private Meeting at WH
Reporting
— Sep 26, 2023
Three equals potential disaster, according to Democrats doing the math of what happens if a third-party candidate emerges in the 2024 presidential election. Fears of what could happen with a third party were illustrated…
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Biden Warned Against Bringing Donors to Oval Office: Report
Reporting
— Jan 11, 2024
President Joe Biden was warned by the White House Counsel’s office against giving tours of the Oval Office to big donors, according to several sources. Despite this warning, Biden has reportedly been hosting private…
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Biden’s DOJ Sends Warning Letter About Arizona Election Audit To GOP Lawmaker
Reporting
— May 6, 2021
The Biden administration on Wednesday expressed concerns about ballot security and voter intimidation as the Arizona state Senate authorizes a private audit of the 2020 election in Maricopa County. In a letter to…
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Dem Senator Says He Believes Trump Could Win in a Landslide
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— Jul 10, 2024
A sitting Democrat senator is warning about what he sees as the trajectory of the 2024 election. During an interview on CNN’s “The Source” Tuesday, Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) confirmed he said during a private lunch…
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Justice Department Investigating Louisville Police, Looking Into Search Warrants: Garland
Reporting
— Apr 26, 2021
U.S. Attorney General Merick Garland said on Monday the Justice Department is investigating police practices in Louisville, Kentucky, including how the police department serves search warrants on private homes. Breonna…
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Americans Will Be Able To Watch Fort Hood Killer Face Firing Squad, Hegseth Says
Francis Kapper · 2 min · 2h
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