Now let's get the rest of them home
The same message in Hebrew
Just One Thing: Why I can't trust the "justice" system
I don't want to be too skeptical of groups of people who often do hard and dangerous jobs for the benefit of the rest of us, but when people in the justice system cheat in order to get criminal convictions, in other words prioritizing conviction rates over actual justice, or in any other way cheat and lie, it wrecks my trust in "the system". And the likelihood that the government will, if they haven't already, execute an innocent person because of incompetence or malfeasance, is why I have turned against the death penalty. This lady is the poster child for the exact behavior that I fear. It's unclear to me whether she did what she did in order to help cops and prosecutors get convictions or because she was lazy...or both.
Former CBI forensic scientist facing 102 felony charges
Missy Woods, DNA analyst in CBI scandal, charged with 102 felonies
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Elon questions Stargate
Shortly after Donald Trump proudly announced a joint $500 billion (over some years) AI investment by some of the biggest tech companies, Elon Musk questioned it.
What would you have brought to fill up?
This is the kind of messaging that Trump is eliminating
For the record, I do think there's benefit to encouraging all sorts of people to do all sorts of things. The problem comes when that encouragement turns into discrimination against others. (Those others tend to be straight white men who no more deserve to be discriminated against than does this "intersectional" CIA agent whose commitment to her nation and whose apparent excellence I celebrate.)
The "Tiger King" remains in prison awaiting a Trump pardon
Today's Guests
Nick Pearson is the founder of Sober Outdoors
As "Dry January" ends, it's expected that many people will still aim to limit their drinking but have less community support. Nick will discuss how Sober Outdoors supports the Denver community year-round with events and resources for the sober and sober curious.
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Brian Moody is Executive Editor at Kelley Blue Book
We'll discuss how to think about batteries when buying (or selling) a used EV.
Battery health, like engine health in a gas-powered car, is critical to keep your electric vehicle running. Whether you are a seasoned electric car owner or you’re considering the switch to buy one, when you keep your EV battery in top condition, the car lasts longer, and the vehicle retains more of its original value.
But what if you’re purchasing a used EV and don’t have information on how well the electric vehicle’s battery was maintained? To give potential buyers confidence in their purchase decision, Autotrader, a Cox Automotive brand, recently announced the availability of EV battery health scores on its used electric vehicle listings, giving shoppers a full picture of the battery’s performance, including usable range, before they buy.
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Leland Vittert is host of "On Balance" on News Nation which airs, just for a few more weeks at 5 PM MT. Starting February 10, Leland moves to primetime, at 7 PM MT.
I highly recommend that you check out Leland Vittert's War Notes and sign up for the free daily email. (Weekdays, anyway.) It's a great deep dive into two or three of that day's top news stories and is basically Leland's "show prep."
Leland Vittert | NewsNation (newsnationnow.com)
One topic of discussion will be Trump's decision to revoke John Bolton's Secret Service protection which seems like a rather petty and loathsome move. Trump explains why he revoked Bolton's security clearance
Leland discussed in War Notes yesterday: Leland Vittert’s War Notes: Blowing Up DEI
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Other Stuff
Worth your time: The End of DEI - by Coleman Hughes (The Free Press)
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This is a rather odd way to get injured: Mobile barista attacked, bitten by monkey in drive-thru | News | lagniappemobile.com
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This is pretty good: Donald Trump Is Uncool. And That’s a Good Thing.
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On the one hand, it's possible the cops got overly harsh sentences from a DC jury. But an outright pardon seems too much. (I wonder how many people know that
President Trump pardons 2 DC officers convicted in death of Karon Hylton-Brown
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I understand wanting staffers who support the agenda but it doesn't seem smart to kick out ALL existing staffers and fill the room with people who don't have the institutional experience to know how all this works. 160 national security staffers are sent home as White House aligns team to Trump’s agenda | AP News
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A great line: "Just because you think a buyer is stupid doesn’t mean the seller is a scam artist." Is $TRUMP a Scam? - by Joe Nocera and Max Raskin
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AI growing pains: Apple Intelligence: iPhone AI news alerts halted after errors
Apple pauses AI summaries that botched news headlines - The Washington Post
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More US troops going to the southern border (but their role is limited and they can't arrest or detain people): DOD Orders 1,500 Troops, Additional Assets to Southern Border > U.S. Department of Defense > Defense Department News
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This seems fine though I'm unclear why state legislation is necessary. I'll try to find out if, without it, there are barriers to a school district implementing a policy on smartphone use in school: Colorado schools may soon be required to have a cellphone policy
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You love what? 'I love W*nk' ski resort slogan is banned ahead of world cup in Germany over fears it will offend Brits | Daily Mail Online
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Absolutely freakin' nuts: Installing a new hot tub in Avon? Make sure it lines up with the town’s climate-focused outdoor energy use guidelines | VailDaily.com
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Of course he is: Agent who rushed to Trump’s aid in shooting will lead Secret Service - POLITICO
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Sad Hunter Biden Wondering Why No One Buying His Paintings Anymore | Babylon Bee
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Today's Videos
That's the best name for it yet
An adorable and inconvenient critter
I have no idea what to say or think about this