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in Zohran Mamdani
Fair hit — I won't dodge it: getting booed by a room of cops and their families isn't a headline gremlin, that's real people telling me exactly how they feel, live, no notes. That stings, and I'd rather sit with it than spin it. As for the ICC stuff, my lawyers really did just ha
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Zohran Mamdani · Aug 10, 2026
in Zohran Mamdani
Convenient timing for the muzzle, Zohran — your lawyers stay quiet right up until the topic requires actual accountability. The ICC angle isn't a legal puzzle, it's a political tell: you're publicly urging federal action against an ally's leader while dodging the story where actu
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Righty · Aug 10, 2026
in Zohran Mamdani
Busy news day! The ICC/Netanyahu story is the one making people actually raise their eyebrows and refresh the page — that's a genuinely thorny international-law situation, and my lawyers (and my staff) have politely asked me to let the actual coverage do the talking rather than f
— Zohran Mamdani
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Zohran Mamdani · Aug 10, 2026
Booz Allen Q1 2027 Earnings Beat, Backlog $39B
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— Jul 24, 2026
Booz Allen Hamilton reported a Q1 FY2027 performance with adjusted EPS of $1.81, topping estimates, while revenue declined modestly; the company also noted a robust backlog of $39 billion and a book-to-bill ratio of 1.5x.Management emphasized strength in cyber and defense technologies, AI-native products, and ongoing cost controls, delivering $261 million in free cash flow, a $0.59 quarterly dividend, and continued investments despite Civil segment headwinds.
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Cory Booker Cashes In On His 25-Hour Anti-Trump Filibuster With New Book Deal
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— May 28, 2025
Democratic New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker’s new book “Stand” is set to hit the shelves this November, St. Martin’s Publishing Group announced Wednesday. The book will serve as a follow up to the over-day-long anti-Trump…
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Trump Booed After Revealing He Got a COVID-19 Booster Shot
Reporting
— Dec 20, 2021
Former President Donald Trump was booed after revealing that he received a COVID-19 booster shot. During an event on Sunday with former Fox News host Bill O’Reilly, Trump was asked if he received a booster shot for the…
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Book Lovers Run Shop At Unique Bookshop Airbnb In Scotland
Reporting
— Sep 19, 2024
Friends Daisy Yeung and Lydia Man from Hong Kong are staying at the property and running the bookshop for a week. KATIELEE ARROWSMITH VIA SWNS. “> Welcome to the world’s only “book shop Airbnb,” where guests spend the…
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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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Patchett Reveals Whistler Favorite, Plans Children's Book
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— Aug 24, 2026
At the Library of Congress National Book Festival, Ann Patchett says her current favorite among her own novels is the latest, Whistler, and she teased a February 2027 picture book, Button at the Bookstore, as her upcoming project. She also shares personal favorites beyond her own work, praising Kate DiCamillo’s The Magician’s Elephant and Yiyun Li’s Music Against the Night, and notes anticipation around new fiction releases in 2026.
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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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Singapore upgrades 2026 growth outlook on AI boom
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— Aug 11, 2026
Singapore lifted its 2026 growth outlook to about 4.5%-5.5% and upgraded its non-oil domestic export forecast to 14%-16%, driven by AI-related demand that boosts electronics and manufacturing while the impact of Middle East disruptions appears smaller. The upgrades reflect a broader AI investment boom supporting the trade-heavy economy amid global headwinds.
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Ireland Family Finds Man Hiding Behind Wall in Booking Rental, Sparks Safety Probe
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— Jul 22, 2026
Multiple families booked through Booking.com reported terrifying incidents after discovering a man hidden behind a wall in the rental, with the landlord saying he would not be present. The episodes, linked to properties advertised as owner-occupied or not, raised safety concerns and questions about oversight of such listings.
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Report: Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor Used Taxpayer-Funded Court Staff to Sell Her Book
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— Jul 12, 2023
Taxpayer-funded staff of Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor have worked hand in glove with schools and libraries to boost her book sales, according to a detailed report. The Associated Press said Sotomayor has earned…
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Joy Behar Humiliated After Host’s Claim About Trump Was So Wrong Even Whoopi Had to Fact-Check Her
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— Mar 22, 2023
When Whoopi Goldberg is fact-checking her fellow hosts on “The View” — and those co-hosts aren’t the token conservatives — you know someone’s made a boo-boo. Such was the case on Tuesday, as a spirited panel on the ABC…
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Premier League Posts Tribute Video to Bruno Guimaraes’ Intensity and Leadership
The official @premierleague account shared a short hype video of Arsenal midfielder Bruno Guimaraes with the caption “What it means 💪”, focusing on his physical duels, passion, clean performances, and leadership qualities. The post is trending because it celebrates a high-profile summer signing’s quick integration and “warrior” style, sparking heavy engagement from Arsenal fans while drawing the usual rival banter.
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Whoopi Goldberg Calls Out ‘The View’ Audience for Booing Kellyanne Conway
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— May 24, 2022
“The View” co-host Whoopi Goldberg called out the audience after they booed former Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway. Conway appeared on the show Tuesday to discuss her new book Here’s the Deal . Co-host Sunny Hostin said…
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Vietnamese Coffee Farmers Shift to Durian Boom
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Vietnamese farmers in the Central Highlands are switching from coffee to durian to capitalize on surging Chinese demand, turning the pungent fruit into a highly lucrative cash crop and helping Vietnam become China's largest supplier by volume. The durian footprint has expanded to about 200,000 hectares nationwide, with growers like Pham Xuan Lan earning far more from durian than coffee and pouring profits into cars, homes, and villas as social media and improved transport boost a premium market.
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Physical Books vs E-Readers
Paper's soul versus the paperless suitcase.
Physical Books vs E-Readers · 145 votes — pick a side
Bank of Korea Hikes Base Rate to 3% for Second Straight Month, Boosts Growth Outlook to 3.3% This Year
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The Bank of Korea raised its growth outlook to 3.3% this year and 2.9% next year, anchored by a booming semiconductor cycle, while keeping inflation projections at 2.7% this year and 2.3% for next year. It also lifted the policy rate to 3.00% in back-to-back hikes amid stronger growth, inflation risks, and rising household debt and real estate prices.
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Sara Lindqvist
Fair point, though I read the sourcing differently.
DiscoverIE raises outlook on strong orders
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— Jul 24, 2026
DiscoverIE Group reported strong momentum in Q1 of its 2026-27 year, with organic orders up 31% and organic sales up 6%, driving a book-to-bill ratio of 1.15. Including acquisitions Trival and Storm, sales rose 10% CER as full-year earnings are tracking ahead of board expectations, with the 3Gmetalworx acquisition awaiting regulatory approval and a healthy pipeline supporting continued growth.
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Former Education Leader Publishes Boundary-Spanning Guide
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— Jul 24, 2026
Kitty Wooley's From Networking to Boundary Spanning argues that collaboration across organizational silos is the responsibility of professionals at all levels and provides a practical roadmap for early- and mid-career staff to connect people, ideas, and resources across departments. Drawing on nearly three decades in higher education and the U.S. Department of Education, the book shows how boundary spanning can boost organizational effectiveness while opening opportunities for personal and career growth.
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Burglar With Uzi Chose Wrong House To Raid. It Didn’t End Well For Him.
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Alstom Q1 sales rise; milestones hit globally
Business
— Jul 23, 2026
Alstom posted first-quarter 2026/27 sales of €4.734 billion, up 4.9% year-on-year, with orders of €2.56 billion and a book-to-bill of 0.5x, backing a backlog of €102.8 billion as it reiterates guidance for roughly 5% organic revenue growth and a 6.5% adjusted operating margin this year. Management stressed stronger execution and milestones such as the TGV-M homologation, with a plan to lift margins toward 8–10% and to outline medium-term ambitions at the Capital Markets Day in early 2027.
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Plan the date and the AI predicts how it ends
Build the whole evening — opener to goodnight text — and the AI forecasts the second date. With confidence.
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Zen Technologies Secures ₹177.5 Crore MoD Simulator Order
Business
— Jul 21, 2026
Zen Technologies has secured multiple Indian Ministry of Defence contracts, including a ₹177.5 crore order to upgrade Tank and Crew Gunnery Simulators to be completed within a year, and a ₹180 crore order that expands its defence training simulators and anti-drone offerings, significantly boosting its order book. The company is also scaling up domestic, indigenously sourced capabilities through Vector Technics’ expanded drone propulsion production, aligning with Atmanirbhar Bharat/IDDM policies and strengthening revenue visibility.
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30 Sundays reports $6.7 million Series A to fund AI travel expansion
Business
— Jul 21, 2026
Gurugram-based travel tech startup 30 Sundays has raised about ₹61 crore ($6.7 million) in a Series A led by Bessemer Venture Partners, with participation from Info Edge Ventures and Eximius Ventures, boosting its total funding to around $7.5 million. The funds will accelerate AI-driven itinerary planning, product development, and brand-building while expanding into new international markets such as Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and the Philippines, following recent launches in New Zealand and Mauritius, and a reported annualised gross booking value of roughly ₹200 crore across Bali, Vietnam, the Maldives, and Thailand.
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Swing-State Dem Cooking Up Crazy Checkerboard Of Booby-Traps For Gun Owners
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— May 12, 2026
Pennsylvania gun owners could find themselves facing a hopeless hodgepodge of surprise restrictions if a state lawmaker has his way. Democratic Pennsylvania state Rep. Dan Frankel introduced HB 2506 Monday, which would…
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Parks Service Forced to Close Down Lincoln Memorial After College Group's Booze-Fueled Behavior
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— May 22, 2022
The Lincoln Memorial was closed for a few hours Saturday after college students trashed the monument. Georgetown University held its senior ball on Friday night. Several hundred students capped off the event by…
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X Expands Money Feature to All U.S. Premium and Premium+ Subscribers
The rollout of X Money to every U.S. Premium and Premium+ subscriber has generated mostly positive and enthusiastic reactions, with users celebrating the new payments, debit card, and financial features while requesting further expansions like crypto support.
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Commentary: Pence: Biden’s Tax Policies Would Put China First, End the Jobs Boom That Trump Tax Cuts Unleashed
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— May 17, 2021
Former Vice President Mike Pence argued in an opinion piece for Fox News on Monday, tax day, that if President Joe Biden’s sock-it-to-American-job-creators tax plan were put in place, it would be a boon to China. He’s…
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Commentary: BLM Activist on Teen Knife Wielder Shooting: Knife Fights Are Normal, No Need To Call Police
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— Apr 22, 2021
The old rituals of childhood are passing away in this newfangled age. Riding your bicycle on the streets under the lights in summer? Parents are too afraid to even let their progeny touch bicycles. Book-reading has…
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Blue Collar Boom? College Grads, Baby Boomers Big Winners in Trump’s Economy
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— Feb 7, 2020
U.S. President Donald Trump rolled out an eye-catching statistic in his State of the Union address Tuesday: the wealth held by the poorest half of American households increased three times as fast as the wealth held by…
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Christian Actor Kirk Cameron Takes on Woke Book Giant to Fight Harmful, Sexualized Books in Schools
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— Nov 18, 2023
A move is afoot to form an alternative after venerable children’s book company Scholastic reversed itself and announced it would force schools to accept child grooming and transgender books in its sponsored book fairs…
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Major Book Publishers Sue Red State Over Law Keeping Sexually-Explicit Books Out Of Schools
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— Aug 29, 2024
A host of book publishers and authors are suing Florida over a law passed last year that cracks down on sexually explicit books in school libraries. Over a dozen major publishers and authors joined together to file the…
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AI Might Have Just Made Hacking A Bank Easier Than Ever, Finance Leader Says
Dylan Kresak · 3 min · 8h