Wednesday, November 6, 2024

North Korea Enters Ukraine Fight for First Time, Officials Say; Trench Warfare in the Age of Drones

North Korea Enters Ukraine Fight for First Time, Officials Say - The New York Times

Western and Ukrainian officials have called the appearance of North Korean forces on the battlefield a major escalation.

Photos of Trench Warfare in Ukraine in the Age of Drones - The New York Times

At a critical battlefield in eastern Ukraine, advanced technology is shaping battles that resemble the wars of older eras. When drones are watching, assaults become violent sprints.



What is the Unitary Executive? Some sources for possible policies: Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 keeps coming up this election. What is it?...And what is the America First Policy Institute?

 Project 2025 keeps coming up this election. What is it? : 2024 Election results: Trump wins 2024 election after taking Wisconsin : NPR

Trump-Aligned Group Is Poised to Be More Influential Than Project 2025 - The New York Times

America First Policy Institute didn’t even exist four years ago. But it is poised to be more influential than Project 2025.

How a little-known organization is poised to shape a second Trump administration : NPR

2025_MandateForLeadership_FULL.pdf (This is the full text of Project 2025)

Home | The America First Agenda | America First Policy Institute (This is the policy agenda)

What is the idea of the Unitary Executive? 

The election offers Americans 2 different ideas of presidential powers : NPR

Unitary Executive Theory – Annenberg Classroom

The Unitary Executive: Past, Present, Future - Harvard Law School | Harvard Law School



Trumps Storms Back into Power with Biggest GOP Win since 1988

Trump Storms Back into Power, Wins 2024 Presidential Election, Defeating Harris - The New York Times

He played on fears of immigrants and economic worries to defeat Vice President Kamala Harris. His victory signaled the advent of isolationism, sweeping tariffs and score settling.

U.S. Senate Election Live Results 2024 - The New York Times

U.S. House Election Live Results 2024 - The New York Times

Early Results Show a Red Shift Across the U.S. - The New York Times

10 Takeaways From the Night Trump Marched Back to the White House - The New York Times

America’s democracy will again be put to the test, and its government will veer sharply to the right. Kamala Harris and Democrats were dealt stunning defeats across the country.

America Hires a Strongman - The New York Times

This was a conquering of the nation not by force but with a permission slip. Now, America stands on the precipice of an authoritarian style of governance never before seen in its 248-year history.

Andy Kim wins US Senate race in New Jersey

Sarah McBride becomes the first openly transgender person elected to Congress : 2024 Election results: Trump wins 2024 election after taking Wisconsin : NPR

Most states that considered abortion rights amendments approved them : NPR

Two Black women will serve together in the Senate for the first time : 2024 Election results: Trump wins 2024 election after taking Wisconsin : NPR

Arizona voters approve GOP-backed immigration measure : 2024 Election results: Trump wins 2024 election after taking Wisconsin : NPR

Netanyahu hails Trump for making ‘history’s greatest comeback!’ : 2024 Election results: Trump wins 2024 election after taking Wisconsin : NPR

What Trump’s victory means for Ukraine, the Middle East, China and the rest of the world

Trump Victory Will Signal a Shift in Ukraine War. To What Is Unclear. - The New York Times

Trump’s victory could mean US withdraws support for Ukraine in war with Russia | CNN Politics

Moldova’s pro-Western president wins election : NPR

Trump live updates: Markets and world leaders react to America's president-elect

Stock market today: Dow Futures surge 1300 point. Truth Social up 30%. Bitcoin up. 10-year Treasury Surges to 4.43%  Live updates





Bomb threats reported at polling places in the Philly area and 5 swing states; Russian Plot Placed Incendiary Devices on Cargo Planes in Europe

 Bomb threats reported at polling places in the Philly area

Voting was largely unaffected, though polling location hours were extended, in some cases. Threats were also made throughout other swing states. 

Russia blamed for bomb threats at polling sites across 5 swing states

Related: Russian Plot Placed Incendiary Devices on Cargo Planes in Europe, Officials Say - The New York Times



Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Giuliani Moved Possessions From N.Y. Apartment as Creditors Closed In

 Giuliani Moved Possessions From N.Y. Apartment as Creditors Closed In - The New York Times

Lawyers for the two election workers seeking to collect on a $148 million defamation judgment against Rudolph W. Giuliani found that he had largely cleared out his Upper East Side home.



An Idaho Health Department Is Barred from Offering Covid Shots

 An Idaho Health Department Is Barred from Offering Covid Shots - The New York Times

Experts worry the unusual move, driven by vaccine misinformation, could fuel further efforts to interfere with immunizations.



Boeing’s Strike Is Over. Its Problems Are Not.

 Boeing’s Strike Is Over. Its Problems Are Not.

The aerospace manufacturer and its new chief executive face a daunting to-do list, including improving quality and increasing production of its commercial planes.



Netanyahu Fires Yoav Gallant, Israel’s Defense Minister

 Netanyahu Fires Yoav Gallant, Israel’s Defense Minister - The New York Times

The minister, Yoav Gallant, differed with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the conduct of the war in Gaza and domestic political issues.

A Timeline of Clashes Between Netanyahu and Gallant, Israel’s Former Defense Minister - The New York Times

Who Is Israel Katz, Israel’s New Defense Minister? - The New York Times



Move Over, Moo Deng: Edinburgh Zoo Welcomes Haggis the Pygmy Hippo

 Move Over, Moo Deng: Edinburgh Zoo Welcomes Haggis the Pygmy Hippo - The New York Times



NHS Recognized as AASA Learning 2025 Lighthouse District

 New Hope-Solebury School District Recognized as AASA Learning 2025 Lighthouse District, Leading the Way in Future-Ready Learners | New Hope-Solebury School District



Elon Musk's lawyers now say his election giveaway isn't random, claim winners are his employees; Philadelphia judge tosses Krasner's suit against Musk

 Elon Musk's lawyers now say his election giveaway isn't random, claim winners are his employees

Larry Krasner's suit against Elon Musk rejected by a Philadelphia judge



Monday, November 4, 2024

Tropical Storm Rafael triggers hurricane warning for Cayman Islands

 Tropical Storm Rafael triggers hurricane warning for Cayman Islands | US weather | The Guardian (Thanks to Graydon for this one)



At Least 10 Killed in Indonesia After Volcano Erupts

 At Least 10 Killed in Indonesia After Volcano Erupts (Thanks to Aidan for this one)

The authorities warned of more volcanic activity at Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki, which has erupted dozens of times in the past few weeks.


Spain's flood nightmare continues as heavy rain hits Barcelona, Valencia tries to dig out

 Spain's flood nightmare continues as heavy rain hits Barcelona, Valencia tries to dig out - CBS News (Thanks to Derrick for this one)



P’Nut the Squirrel Is Seized From New York Home and Euthanized

 P’Nut the Squirrel Is Seized From New York Home and Euthanized - The New York Times (Thanks to Mitch for this one)

Possession of wildlife is generally prohibited in New York State, even of P’Nut, who had half a million followers on Instagram.

P'Nut was an Instagram power animal with over half a million followers.


Radical Plans for Public Housing Stir Up Hope, and Doubt

Radical Plans for Public Housing Stir Up Hope, and Doubt - The New York Times (Thanks to Sabrina for this one)

A plan would demolish aged housing projects in Chelsea and build new homes and thousands of additional apartments. It could be a game changer.



Harris’s and Trump’s Closing Messages, as Seen Through Their Ads

 Harris’s and Trump’s Closing Messages, as Seen Through Their Ads - The New York Times (Thanks to Maia for this one)



Quincy Jones, Giant of American Music, Dies at 91

Quincy Jones, musical titan and entertainment icon, dead at 91 | CNN (Thanks to Trevor for this one)

Quincy Jones, Giant of American Music, Dies at 91

As a producer, he made the best-selling album of all time, Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” He was also a prolific arranger and composer of film music.



Perplexity debuts an AI-powered election information hub

 Perplexity debuts an AI-powered election information hub - The Verge

U.S. General Election — Perplexity

Google's Approach to Elections



Sunday, November 3, 2024

Spain flash floods: at least 214 people killed and dozens are missing

 Spain flash floods: at least 95 people killed and dozens are missing | CNN (Thanks to Finn Z for this one)

After Floods in Spain, Protesters Throw Mud at King Felipe VI and Officials - The New York Times (Thanks to Alana for this one)

As the country reels from a flood that has left at least 214 people dead, thousands have flocked to devastated areas to help. Anger toward public officials is growing.

Related: Friday’s drizzle still didn’t end Philly’s record-setting dryness streak

New record high temperature in Erie Tuesday, more potentially in near future

Lancaster County under red flag warning after month-long dry spell | Local News | lancasteronline.com

Warmest Halloween ever? We could hit a record today in PA

Philly's record-setting dry spell could shorten fall foliage timeline | PhillyVoice

Orlando police release identities of 2 killed in Halloween shooting

 Orlando police release identities of 2 killed in Halloween shooting (Thanks to John for this one)


Los Angeles Dodgers: Shohei Ohtani, and his dog, steal the show at victory parade

 Los Angeles Dodgers: Shohei Ohtani, and his dog, steal the show at victory parade | CNN (Thanks to Elizabeth for this one)



Embiid verbally confronts, then shoves, Philadelphia reporter. NBA is investigating

 Embiid verbally confronts, then shoves, Philadelphia reporter. NBA is investigating | AP News (Thanks to Frank for this one)



With Criminal Cases Looming, Trump Has a Personal Stake in the Election

 With Criminal Cases Looming, Trump Has a Personal Stake in the Election - The New York Times

If he wins the White House, Donald J. Trump, who has a sentencing hearing three weeks after Election Day, could disrupt or even dispose of the various cases he is facing.



Presidential Election 2024: Who's winning in the polls 4 days to go?

 Presidential Election 2024: Who's winning in the polls 4 days to go? | FOX 5 DC (Thanks to Lexi for this one)

Election 2024 - Primary & General Election Polls | Latest Polls | RealClearPolling

In Early Voting Period, Nearly 75 Million Have Cast Ballots  - The New York Times

Harris and Trump Battle to the Wire in Swing States, Times/Siena Polls Find - The New York Times

Opinion | There Will Always Be a Trump. That’s Only Part of the Problem. - The New York Times

Opinion | There’s Something Very Different About Harris vs. Trump - The New York Times



Tuesday, October 29, 2024

First in-depth look at Elon Musk's 100,000 GPU AI cluster

 First in-depth look at Elon Musk's 100,000 GPU AI cluster — xAI Colossus reveals its secrets | Tom's Hardware


In Chips and AI, China prevails despite sanctions

 Despite US sanctions, China has enough AI processors to build the world's largest AI training cluster: Report | Tom's Hardware

Chinese chipmaker's new 7nm CPUs reportedly outperform Intel's Raptor Lake — Loongson adopts "tock-tock-tick" strategy to close the gap with Intel | Tom's Hardware



Boston pizzeria owner gets 8.5 years in prison for forced labor of undocumented workers

 Boston pizzeria owner gets 8.5 years in prison for forced labor of undocumented workers (Thanks to Trevor for this one)

Stavros Papantoniadis, owner of the Stash’s Pizza chain, had six employees work for 14-hour or longer shifts, monitored them with cameras, and subjected them to abuse and threats.



TGL: Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s high-tech indoor golf league to tee off in January

 TGL: Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s high-tech indoor golf league to tee off in January | CNN (Thanks to Ali for this one)



Stephen Bannon, Released From Prison, Says He Is ‘Empowered’

 Stephen Bannon, Released From Prison, Says He Is ‘Empowered’ - The New York Times (Thanks to Brody for this one)

Mr. Bannon, the combative right-wing strategist, said if Trump’s vote totals on Election Day look like 2020, he should once again declare himself the winner.



Famous Yellowstone bear Grizzly 399 killed by vehicle in Wyoming

 Famous Yellowstone bear Grizzly 399 killed by vehicle in Wyoming (thanks to Sara for this one)



Mexican Troops Kill 19 Suspected of Being Cartel Members in Sinaloa Shootout

 Mexican Troops Kill 19 Suspected of Being Cartel Members in Sinaloa Shootout (thanks to Aidan for this one)

The killings in the northwestern state of Sinaloa raise questions on whether Mexico’s new president, Claudia Sheinbaum, is taking a tougher approach to cartels.



In Memory of Holden Trent | Philadelphia Union

 In Memory of Holden Trent | Philadelphia Union (thanks to Cole for this one)