I'm at a point where I would start paying a premium to any company or service that promises that AI has no part in it.

“Train Dreams” is as pretty as they say.

In case you’re still unfamiliar, let me introduce you to my family’s favorite holiday drink, which goes viral every few years — and which Food & Wine Editorial Director Dylan Garret has called “absolutely delicious, full stop.” thebarbedwire.com/2024/12/24/t...

Exclusive: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave an order to “kill everybody” in the first strike on suspected drug boats in the Caribbean. After two men survived, the mission commander ordered a second strike to comply with Hegseth’s instructions, according to two sources.

Trump asserts he can reverse/void hundreds of executive actions by Biden, which may include pardons.

Because apparently a lot of people need a reminder: newslit.org/news-and-res...

Soggy commute home in DC last night…

President Trump has always used his stamina and energy as a political strength. But that image is getting harder for him to sustain. Read more: nyti.ms/49MiIG5

Shorter Days, Signs of Fatigue: Trump Faces Realities of Aging in Office www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/u...

He Saw the Best of America and Then (at age 67) Fought for Russia in Ukraine. One of the crazier stories I've worked on. with Paul Sonne. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/u...

I ain’t reading that thing…I am especially not reading that thing if I have to subscribe to a Substack to read that thing…

NEW: As Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick drives billions of dollars in foreign payments to help build AI data centers in the US, his sons help run a company earning tens of millions in fees helping finance AI data centers. A NYT investigation. (Free link) www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/u...

DHS agents investigating sexual crimes against children have been redeployed to the immigrant crackdown. A probe into the black market for Iranian oil sold to finance terrorism has been slowed down because of the shift. And efforts to combat human smuggling have languished.

America First? Some Trump Supporters Worry That’s No Longer the Case. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/u...

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Winamp Skin: Digital Steel Player II

"Sandwich Guy" found not guilty of assault ---- Gift Article by @zjmontague.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...

I was one of the four people who got canned. In the interim, you can subscribe to my newsletter, Straight From The Hut. No paywall, but feel free to choose the pay to support model. I'm not going anywhere — the show goes on, and I'll be back on MSNBC Saturday night. straightfromthehut.substack.com

This is simply gold from @migold.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/live/2025/11...

It should be noted today is National Sandwich Day —- Trial Begins for Man Accused of Lobbing a Sandwich at a Federal Agent www.nytimes.com/2025/11/03/u...

Something kinda cathartic about signing out of Slack at the end of the day on a Friday, which also happens to be the last day of the month. But it feels weird that Monday isn't Nov. 1

Trump team bars reporters from the "upper press" office of the White House where the press secretary's office is located. In this, Trump is following the lead of Hillary Clinton, who pressed the White House staff to do this in 1993. It provoked a storm and they rescinded the ban.

The liberal justices are not only outnumbered – they’re divided on strategy/tone. Here’s my reporting on their thorny dilemma, the tensions that have arisen, and the Kagan/Jackson divide. Thank you so much for reading, and as always, curious to hear reactions. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/31/u...

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My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings. Look on my works and let me know if you have any questions! 🤗

NEW: The Trump administration quietly lifted sanctions on Wednesday against the Putin-backed Serbian leader Milorad Dodik after an intensive campaign on his behalf by Trump allies including Rudy Giuliani, Mike Flynn, Laura Loomer & high-priced lobbyists.

How Lunar Photography Brought the Heavens Down to Earth www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

East Wing? Never heard of her…

The deal would give Bukele possession of individuals who threatened to expose the alleged deals his government made with MS-13 to help achieve El Salvador’s historic drop in violence, officials said. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

A team of photographers across the country capturing today’s “No Kings” protests