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Researcher Cultivates Ruby In A Ring, Pioneering Sustainable Gemstone Growth
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— Sep 30, 2024
Sofie Boons grew the gemstone from a ruby seed in situ – in a platinum ring. SOFIE BOONS VIA SWNS “> A researcher looks set to transform the jewelry industry after becoming the first to grow – a ruby in a ring. Sofie…
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Lombard Jr. Day-to-Day After Knee Incident
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George Lombard Jr., the Yankees’ 21-year-old rookie shortstop, exited Saturday’s game with right knee discomfort after a check swing, but evaluations found no structural damage and he remains day-to-day with inflammation in the patella. While not ruled out for the rest of the series or the season’s critical stretch, Boone and team officials caution that swelling and discomfort must clear before he can return, potentially affecting the Yankees’ lineup as they chase divisional and wild-card positioning.
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Judge Plans to Skip Rehab, Return
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Aaron Judge intends to skip a minor-league rehab and push for a timely return from his rib injury, saying he’s ready to play and “no detours needed,” a move he’s echoed before in 2023. The Yankees and Boone say the timeline remains fluid, with Judge already taking swings and running as he builds back without a set date, emphasizing that he doesn’t want to waste at-bats or time in the minors.
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Lombard Jr. Ties Franchise Six-Game Errors
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Yankees rookie George Lombard Jr. began with promise at shortstop, but his six consecutive errors have sparked comparisons to historic miscues dating back to 1915 and 1921, threatening the team’s defensive stability. Manager Aaron Boone remains hopeful, framing the mistakes as a blip while the Yankees navigate a crucial series against the Red Sox amid questions about Lombard’s defense and long-term adjustment.
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As California Burns Billions To Fail At High-Speed Rail, China Laid Enough Track To Circle America Three Times
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Jonathan Turley Sees One Great Irony In Colorado’s Ban On Conversion Therapy
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— Apr 1, 2026
George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley pointed out Tuesday the irony surrounding Colorado’s legal battles over conversion therapy, calling the state’s actions a surprising boon for free speech…
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Most underrated cities in America
America's biggest cities hog all the spotlight, while dozens of smaller gems get overlooked despite great food, culture, and character. These underrated cities deserve recognition beyond the usual coastal favorites. Cast your vote and help crown the most underappreciated city in the country.
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Tomi Lahren Lights Into ‘Sideshow’ Kristi Noem’s $220,000,000 Ad Boondoggle, Compares It To ‘Learing Centers’
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— Mar 8, 2026
Fox News host Tomi Lahren blasted outgoing Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s taxpayer-funded $220 million ad campaign two days after President Donald Trump announced his intention too replace her…
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California High Speed Rail Boondoggle Chief Nabbed For Domestic Violence
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— Feb 17, 2026
Ian Choudri, the CEO of the California High-Speed Rail Authority, was arrested at his Folsom home earlier this month on suspicion of domestic battery, officials said Monday. Authorities took Choudri, 57, and his fiancée…
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California Regulators Fight To Keep Massive Solar Boondoggle Kicking
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— Dec 8, 2025
California regulators rejected a plan to close the controversial Ivanpah solar plant on Thursday, despite federal government and private sector concerns. The massive $2.2 billion plant features three 459-foot towers and…
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EXCLUSIVE: Ernst, Cruz Introduce Bill To Recover Billions From Biden Boondoggle
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— Nov 21, 2025
Republican Sens. Joni Ernst of Iowa and Ted Cruz of Texas introduced legislation on Friday to recover savings from former President Joe Biden’s rural broadband initiative. The $42 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and…
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Chicago Cubs Tease Homers with Late-Night “Dingers” Post
The official Chicago Cubs account posted playful hype about home runs (“dingers”), drawing light positive fan engagement with no controversy or split in reactions.
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EXCLUSIVE: Fishermen Praise Trump’s Annihilation Of Biden-Era Offshore Wind Boondoggles
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— Sep 3, 2025
Fishermen in New England Wednesday praised the Trump administration’s move to pull another permit from a massive offshore wind farm as it continues to take a chisel to the green energy industry. While former President…
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EXCLUSIVE: Joni Ernst Asks Trump Admin To Yank $14 Billion From Boondoggle Projects
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— Aug 6, 2025
Republican Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa sent Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy a letter Tuesday, asking him to cancel federal funding for seven projects identified in a report released July 30. Ernst released the report…
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Physical Books vs E-Readers
Paper's soul versus the paperless suitcase.
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Joni Ernst Has Long List Of Taxpayer-Funded Boondoggles She Wants To Place On Trump Admin Chopping Board
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— Jul 30, 2025
Republican Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa released a report Wednesday detailing over a dozen projects that are significantly over-budget or have faced lengthy delays. Ernst assembled the 50-page report after Secretary of…
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Trump Admin Yanking Funding From Yet Another Massive Green Energy Boondoggle
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— Jul 23, 2025
The Trump administration announced on Wednesday that it is canceling another multi-billion-dollar loan agreement for a massive green energy project that was pushed through during the final days of the Biden…
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EXCLUSIVE: Report Urges Trump To Slam Shut Key Green Energy Loophole In Signature Law
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— Jul 9, 2025
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is generally a boon for American energy independence, consumer choice and grid security, but the Trump administration ought to strengthen it by limiting a key loophole in its text, argues…
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Field Notes: Day One
A quick first dispatch from the demo desk — testing the publish and share loop.
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Trump Admin To Kill Another Massive Green Boondoggle, Hawley Says
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— Jul 10, 2025
Republican Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley announced Thursday that the Department of Energy (DOE) is canceling its Grain Belt Express project. Hawley’s X post announcing the DOE’s decision to cancel the project followed a…
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Massive Offshore Wind Boondoggle Dead In Water
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— Jun 10, 2025
A massive offshore wind project set to be built off the New Jersey coast will be abandoned after its developer had a key Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) permit pulled in March, according to multiple reports…
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California Defends High-Speed Rail Boondoggle By Saying It Will Take 20 Years To Finish ‘Initial’ Segment
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— Jun 4, 2025
California disputed a Trump administration report detailing how it has failed to complete a high-speed rail project on schedule by explaining that the state wants to spend $1 billion annually for the next 20 years to…
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Newsom Looks To Extend Carbon Cap Policy, Fund Rail Boondoggle As Possible Gas Crisis Looms
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— May 17, 2025
Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday released the May revision of his state budget proposal for 2025-2026, which included an extension to a cap-and-trade program that some analysts warn could raise gas…
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‘We Have No Plan’: California’s High Speed Rail Boondoggle Will Need Another Multi-Billion Dollar Infusion
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— Mar 27, 2025
California’s oft-delayed and over budget high speed rail project will need billions of dollars in additional funding by the summer of 2026 in order to avoid being postponed further, according to local Sacramento news…
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Burglar With Uzi Chose Wrong House To Raid. It Didn’t End Well For Him.
Harold Hutchison · 2 min · 11h
Fishermen Praise Pause On Biden-Era Offshore Wind Boondoggle
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— Apr 16, 2025
A fisherman’s association is backing the Trump administration’s decision to halt a massive offshore wind project being built off the coast of New York, as first reported by the Washington Free Beacon on Wednesday. The…
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EXCLUSIVE: Joni Ernst Asks Transportation Sec To Hand Over List Of $1 Billion Projects That Are Way Behind Schedule
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— Apr 1, 2025
Republican Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa asked Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy to provide a list of “billion-dollar boondoggle” projects funded by the Department of Transportation that are either over budget or behind…
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Jon Stewart Just Realized The Insanity Of Biden’s $40,000,000,000 Broadband Boondoggle And His Reaction Is Priceless
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— Mar 28, 2025
Comedy Central host Jon Stewart said Thursday he was left “speechless” after New York Times columnist Ezra Klein outlined the lengthy process to implement the Biden administration’s rural broadband proposal. The $40…
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Trump EPA Pulls Massive Offshore Wind Boondoggle Permit
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— Mar 17, 2025
A federal judge at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) revoked a permit for New Jersey’s first offshore wind energy farm, potentially obstructing or ending the ambitions of the project entirely. Environmental…
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One Of America’s Priciest Green Boondoggles May Be Going Offline After Sucking Up Subsidies And Incinerating Birds
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— Feb 3, 2025
One of the most expensive green energy projects ever undertaken in American history looks like it is now on borrowed time after eating up massive amounts of taxpayer dollars and killing thousands of birds. Pacific Gas…
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Spencer Jones Homers, Giving Yankees First Run in Game vs. Angels
Highlight of young outfielder Spencer Jones's solo home run draws overwhelmingly positive reactions from Yankees fans and accounts, praising his talent and pushing for more playing time, with minimal neutral commentary on team management.
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