Months after staffers from the Department of Government Efficiency were found in the Federal Communications Commission directory, the FCC is being accused of slow-walking demands for information about what they did there. On February 24th, advocacy group Frequency Forward and journalist Nina Burleigh filed a […]
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“Slop” Named 2025 Word of the Year, Highlighting AI-Driven Content Concerns
Merriam-Webster has crowned “slop” as its 2025 Word of the Year, and the choice couldn’t be more on-the-nose for our current digital moment.[2] In an online world overflowing with content,…
Texas sues biggest TV makers, alleging smart TVs spy on users without consent
Automated Content Recognition brings “mass surveillance” to homes, lawsuits say.
CITES Grants Historic Protections to Over 70 Shark and Ray Species, Tightens Trade Restrictions
Sharks and rays just secured some of the strongest international protections in history, as more than 70 species were granted new trade bans or tight restrictions under the global wildlife…
Tragic Bondi Shooting Casts Shadows Over Sunlit Beach – Dec. 16, 2025
Good morning, dear readers, or whatever time it may be in your part of the world. This is Alvin, your guide through today’s headlines, bringing you stories that matter with a touch of elegance and a whole lot of heart. Imagine us sitting together over […]
Patti Smith on Art: A Radical Connection, Embracing Life’s Wound and Wonder
To Patti Smith, being an artist is not a career choice but a way of saying yes to life so absolute that it requires a thousand uncompromising nos.[1] She understands…
Tragic Bondi Shooting Casts Shadows Over Sunlit Beach – Dec. 16, 2025
Good morning, dear readers, or whatever time it may be in your part of the world. This is Alvin, your guide through today’s headlines, bringing you stories that matter with a touch of elegance and a whole lot of heart. Imagine us sitting together over […]
Russia-Ukraine “On Verge” of Diplomatic Deal Amid Power Outages; US Backs New Ceasefire Talks – 12/16/2025, 8:29:19 AM
Here are some of the major world news stories in the last day or so: Russia–Ukraine war and peace talks Russia’s deputy foreign minister Sergey Ryabkov told ABC News that…
Silksong is getting a free expansion next year
It’s still hard to believe that Hollow Knight: Silksong actually came out this year, but now, we all have a new thing to wait for: the game is getting a free expansion in 2026, titled Sea of Sorrow. Team Cherry calls it the game’s “first […]
Trump’s DR Congo Peace Deal Crumbles as Rebels Capture Key City, Exposing Fragile Diplomacy
Trump’s ‘Historic’ Peace Deal for DR Congo Shattered After Rebels Seize Key City In a stunning reversal, the Washington Accords—hailed by President Donald Trump as a “historic” breakthrough for peace…