On Cleaning Out My Writing Intake
If a culture war happens online and you don’t get sucked into the algorithmic vortex of it, did it make a sound?
Author: Andrew Donaldson
It Was My Understanding There Would Be No Algebra 2
The classic “When will I ever actually use any of this math?” complaint has one universal answer: when it comes to college admissions and Algebra 2.
Sam Bankman-Fried Gets 25 Year Prison Sentence
He could have received 110 years, but the FTX cryptocurrency fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried was handed only a quarter century of jail time for his $8 billion crimes.
Vote for Show, Earmarks For Dough
One of the oldest tricks in the lawmaker book: vote against something, but make sure the funding you want is included when it passes.
Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore Struck By Container Ship, Collapses
Shocking footage out of Baltimore as the Francis Scott Key Bridge was struck by a container ship and collapsed.
From CNBC: Trump Fraud Bond Cut to $175 Million in Appeal Ruling
Donald Trump’s appeal bond has been lowered and final judgement paused in his New York civil fraud case, while the former president is still under the full judgement should he lose his appeal.
More Than One Hundred Dead as Death Toll Rises in Moscow Attack
The body count continues to grow in what is being called a “terrorist attack” on a massive concert and shopping center in Moscow.
Sports Betting Opponents Try Mopping Water Off Legalized Gambling Beachhead
There will be no un-ringing the bell that launched legalize sports gambling in America. So, what is the next play for folks who don’t like legalized sports betting in America
Happiness, Ranked and Revealed
Understanding younger Americans “happiness” drop off has to include the conversation of carefully cultivated social and news media intake
Leo Varadkar To Step Down From Leadership of Ireland
Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar announced he is stepping down from being the Taoiseach as soon as a replacement is named. BBC: During his time as taoiseach Mr Varadkar championed referendums to change the...
Girl Dadding in the Taylor Swift Era
A bunch of my 90s artists overdosed, died tragically, or revealed themselves as deviants, so spare me “Taylor Swift is bad for my children.”
SCOTUS Allows Texas SB4 Immigration Enforcement: Read It For Yourself
The Supreme Court has ruled on the controversial Texas SB4 immigration law, clearing the way for the state to enforce its own immigration laws.
From WaPo: The Bidet Business is Booming
Remember the toilet paper faux shortage of the early pandemic era? Well, at least one niche market has seen a flood of business directly because of it, according to them.
Shopping For What You Forgot: Blue Box Store v Red Box Store
Shopping for what you forgot for the trip you are on, and the variations between the Blue big box store and the Red big box store.
From Punchbowl News: More Government Shutdown Cowbell, Again
Five months into fiscal year 2024, and the Government Shutdown Shuffle is in full swing on The Hill as the cherry blossoms bloom in the district.
Order Regarding Motion to Disqualify the Fulton County District Attorney: Read It For Yourself
Read the order regarding motion to disqualify the Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis for yourself here and discuss.
From WaPo: Don Lemon Films First Episode for X with Elon Musk, Promptly Fired
As it turned out, that partnership lasted only one show, as apparently Musk didn’t care for the first episode, featuring himself.
Biden and Trump Mathematically Secure Party Nominations
The rematch everyone not trying to produce clickbait knew was coming is now official; Donald Trump vs. Joe Biden Part 2 is upon us.
Special Counsel Robert Hur Interviews President Biden: Read It For Yourself
With Special Counsel Robert Hur testifying before congress, here is the full transcript of his interview with President Joe Biden regarding the handling of classified documents.
From NY Times: Trump Was Against TikTok Before He Was For It
Donald Trump has waded into the debate over congress attempting to ban TikTok, reversing his previous position
