From New York Magazine’s Intelligencer: Neri Oxman and Claudine Gay Cases Show We Need New Rules on Plagiarism
We’ve reached the “maybe these rules are too strict” portion of the discourse.
Category: Ten Second News
From The New York Times: The Misguided War on the SAT
Colleges have fled standardized tests, on the theory that they hurt diversity. That’s not what the research shows.
Wayne LaPierre Resigns From Embattled NRA
Long time head of, and accused lecher thereof, the National Rifle Association Wayne LaPierre is resigning.
From Twitter: Bill Ackman Releases Statement Following President Gay’s Resignation
“In light of today’s news, I thought I would try to take a step back and provide perspective on what this is really all about.”
The Best Joke of 2023 Happened on December 31st
This might be the most impressive piece of transgressive art since Serrano.
On The Subtle Art Form of Social Media Trolling
Thus, we get a lesson in trolling from one of the current pro-level practitioners.
From the AP: Biden pardons thousands convicted of marijuana charges on federal lands and in Washington
Biden, in a statement, said his actions would help make the “promise of equal justice a reality.”
Open Mic for the week of 12/18/2023
T’was the week before Christmas and all through the blog, not a… um… dang.
House Republicans Vote To Authorize Biden Impeachment Inquiry
The Republican majority in the House of Representatives voted to formalize the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.
Open Mic for the week of 12/11/2023
On this day in 1972: The last time that humans walked on the moon. Thanks, Eugene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt!
After Congress Comments, Penn President Liz Magill Resigns
Liz Magill has resigned as president of the University of Pennsylvania after strong backlash to comments made before congress.
From Astral Codex Ten: Defying Cavity: Lantern Bioworks FAQ
A potential cure for tooth decay. Maybe.
Open Mic for the week of 12/4/2023
On this day in 1154, the only Englishman to become Pope was elected Pontiff
George Santos Yeeted From Congress
It takes a lot, and we mean A LOT, to get expelled from congress, buy by George, Santos did it…
From The Washington Post: Henry Kissinger, who shaped world affairs under two presidents, dies at 100
His death was announced in a statement by his consulting firm, which did not give a cause.
CDC: COVID Lingering Effects A Drag on Life Expectancy
Experts who monitor life expectancy have been anticipating a “rebound” in longevity stats post-COVID, and this week they got it. Sort of…
