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  • Mark Frauenfelder
    12:57 pm Tue, Mar 21, 2023
    Mike Pence transitions from Trump's dull sidekick to Republican pariah

    Mike Pence will forever be known as the spineless lackey who stood by Trump's side even as the former President incited a mob to storm the Capitol and hang him.… Read the rest of the article: Mike Pence transitions from Trump's dull sidekick to Republican pariah

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  • Mark Frauenfelder
    10:11 am Tue, Mar 21, 2023
    How Indian women use a safety pin to fight sexual harassment

    When Deepika Shergill was about 20 years old, she commuted by bus to her office job. A man in his 40s would regularly grope her on the bus. "He would… Read the rest of the article: How Indian women use a safety pin to fight sexual harassment

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  • Mark Frauenfelder
    7:54 am Tue, Mar 21, 2023
    Low-rise denim shorts a poor choice for early spring wear

    Online retailer Shein announced its spring 2023 collection, and it includes these "low rise booty denim shorts." To achieve the appealing price of £12.49 ($15.26) the manufacturer kept material costs… Read the rest of the article: Low-rise denim shorts a poor choice for early spring wear

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  • Mark Frauenfelder
    7:25 am Tue, Mar 21, 2023
    A look back at 1998's Wild Things, "increasingly appreciated as a slice of wanton sleaze"

    On its 25 anniversary, The Independent's Tom Fordy interviewed the directors and other principles of the noir erotic thriller, Wild Things, starring Neve Cambell, Denise Richards, Matt Dillon, Kevin Bacon,… Read the rest of the article: A look back at 1998's Wild Things, "increasingly appreciated as a slice of wanton sleaze"

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  • Mark Frauenfelder
    7:07 am Tue, Mar 21, 2023
    Talking to Steve Jobs from beyond the grave with an AI chatbot trained on his voice. The results are uncanny

    John H. Meyer created a Steve Jobs chatbot and had a conversation with it on a variety of topics. I know ChatGPT is just autocomplete on steroids, but when I… Read the rest of the article: Talking to Steve Jobs from beyond the grave with an AI chatbot trained on his voice. The results are uncanny

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  • Mark Frauenfelder
    12:00 pm Mon, Mar 20, 2023
    NY Times suffers from dementia, forgetting its own role in the Iraq War debacle

    Today, The New York Times published a piece titled "20 Years On, a Question Lingers About Iraq: Why Did the U.S. Invade?" The article listed all sorts of reasons why… Read the rest of the article: NY Times suffers from dementia, forgetting its own role in the Iraq War debacle

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  • Mark Frauenfelder
    11:19 am Mon, Mar 20, 2023
    Twitter's premium advertisers flee as interest in the platform evaporates

    Brand advertisers have fled from Twitter and have no intention of returning, at least until owner Elon Musk stops performative tweets in his embarrassing attempt to endear himself to right-wing… Read the rest of the article: Twitter's premium advertisers flee as interest in the platform evaporates

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  • Mark Frauenfelder
    10:40 am Mon, Mar 20, 2023
    Alan Dershowitz envisions Trump as the first President serving from prison

    Attorney Alan Dershowitz, whose friendship with Jeffrey Epstein and admiration for Donald Trump have made him persona non grata among his former friends on Martha's Vineyard makes the case that… Read the rest of the article: Alan Dershowitz envisions Trump as the first President serving from prison

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  • Mark Frauenfelder
    8:42 am Mon, Mar 20, 2023
    GOP Rep Claudia Tenney says Trump should avoid appearing in court, and the criminal case will "blow over"

    Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-NY) revealed a foolproof legal strategy for her favorite cult leader, Donald Trump. When Trump is called into court, she advises him to stay home, eat McDonald's, and… Read the rest of the article: GOP Rep Claudia Tenney says Trump should avoid appearing in court, and the criminal case will "blow over"

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  • Mark Frauenfelder
    8:15 am Mon, Mar 20, 2023
    Steel barricades outside Manhattan Criminal Court spark speculation

    The recent delivery of steel barricades outside the Manhattan Criminal Court has stirred up speculation about what could be happening in Trumpworld. While the purpose of the barricades remains uncertain,… Read the rest of the article: Steel barricades outside Manhattan Criminal Court spark speculation

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  • Mark Frauenfelder
    1:53 pm Fri, Mar 17, 2023
    Minnesota Senator: "I'm not a historian of Minnesota, but I do understand that the genocides between white people and Indians included several genocides each way."

    Not content with being a child hunger denier, Minnesota State Sen. Steve Drazkowski (R) wants children in his state to be as ignorant of history as he is by preventing… Read the rest of the article: Minnesota Senator: "I'm not a historian of Minnesota, but I do understand that the genocides between white people and Indians included several genocides each way."

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  • Mark Frauenfelder
    9:52 am Fri, Mar 17, 2023
    A beautiful day at NPR's Tiny Desk: Bono and The Edge share U2's stripped-down sound

    Bono and The Edge's performance at NPR Music offices in Washington, D.C. showcased songs from the band's latest album, "Songs Of Surrender," containing stripped-down versions of tunes from their vast… Read the rest of the article: A beautiful day at NPR's Tiny Desk: Bono and The Edge share U2's stripped-down sound

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  • Mark Frauenfelder
    9:43 am Fri, Mar 17, 2023
    FCC takes on scam texting epidemic with new regulations

    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) says it is doing something about the scourge of scam text messages that have been inundating consumers for years. These unsolicited robotexts, which often lead… Read the rest of the article: FCC takes on scam texting epidemic with new regulations

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  • Mark Frauenfelder
    8:32 am Fri, Mar 17, 2023
    Minnesota rep prioritizes son's taste buds over access to nutritious meals for thousands of students

    Minnesota State Rep. Joe McDonald's is firmly against a bill that would provide school lunch and breakfast for all students. Making his case on the House floor, McDonald says the… Read the rest of the article: Minnesota rep prioritizes son's taste buds over access to nutritious meals for thousands of students

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  • Mark Frauenfelder
    7:43 am Fri, Mar 17, 2023
    TikTok lawyer's guide to outsmarting tricky traffic stop questions

    Lawyer Kevin "Kev" Kennedy, famous for his fabulous hair and penchant for large rings, produces witty videos on TikTok that offer legal advice with a generous dash of panache. His… Read the rest of the article: TikTok lawyer's guide to outsmarting tricky traffic stop questions

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  • Mark Frauenfelder
    6:10 pm Thu, Mar 16, 2023
    Ben Stein is sick of "colored" people complaining: they have "every chance at a good life"

    Ben Stein apparently thinks that if he were a "colored" person 60 years ago, he would want to "kill himself." But don't worry, folks! If he were a Black person… Read the rest of the article: Ben Stein is sick of "colored" people complaining: they have "every chance at a good life"

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  • Mark Frauenfelder
    10:24 am Thu, Mar 16, 2023
    Sideburns, handlebar mustaches, and tiny trunks – the wild world of landlord-tenant disputes in the 1970s

    In the early 1970s, the Attorney General of the State of California produced this half-hour drama with the attention-grabbing title, "Legal Information for Law Enforcement: Landlord-Tenant Disputes and the Police,"… Read the rest of the article: Sideburns, handlebar mustaches, and tiny trunks – the wild world of landlord-tenant disputes in the 1970s

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  • Mark Frauenfelder
    9:20 am Thu, Mar 16, 2023
    MAGA cultist sees through the hoax of science by decoding the meaning of COVID-19: "See Sheep Surrender"

    A new political superstar is emerging in the USA, ready to replace weak and treacherous Republican RINOs like Lauren Boebert and Marjorie Taylor Greene, who frequently stray from the true… Read the rest of the article: MAGA cultist sees through the hoax of science by decoding the meaning of COVID-19: "See Sheep Surrender"

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  • Mark Frauenfelder
    8:44 am Thu, Mar 16, 2023
    Roy Wood Jr. defuses bomb requiring definition of "woke"

    I wrote yesterday about anti-woke author Bethany Mandel's inability to define "woke" on TV. As part of a hilarious skit posted to Twitter, the Daily Show makes excellent use of… Read the rest of the article: Roy Wood Jr. defuses bomb requiring definition of "woke"

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  • Mark Frauenfelder
    5:52 pm Wed, Mar 15, 2023
    My Pillow CEO Mike Lindell blames defamation lawsuits for pillow business woes

    Mike Lindell, who deserves an award for "man most likely to have white flecks of spittle form in the corners of his mouth as he loudly complains about how he… Read the rest of the article: My Pillow CEO Mike Lindell blames defamation lawsuits for pillow business woes

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