NEW —> 'The end of seniority': Younger Democrats are challenging elders for powerful positions
Key race to watch: @aoc.bsky.social's bid to become ranking member of the Oversight Committee.
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A new chapter in the decade-long lawsuit in the U.S. Supreme Court over Rio Grande water is set to begin.
via @sourcenm.com @prokopdani.bsky.social
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Virginia Mercury: “Legislative report: Development of data centers could triple energy demands if unconstrained.”
WHRO: “‘Unprecedented’ energy demand from data centers poses big challenges for Virginia, commission says.”
RTD: “Virginia watchdog: Data centers mean big cost increases for Virginians.”
Cardinal News: “Data centers driving ‘immense increase’ in Virginia’s energy demand, report says.”
Headlines from JLARC’s “Data Centers in Virginia” report yesterday didn’t work out in the industry’s favor.
#valeg #virginia
As many in Syria celebrated the end of the long rule of Bashar al-Assad, rumors swirled about his whereabouts. Russia says he fled Syria – where to exactly is unclear.
Surreal scenes out of Damascus in Syria after the fall of the Assad regime which held onto power for 54 brutal years.
If your plan to counter antisemitism actually advances the very same antisemitic conspiracy theories that have repeatedly fueled antisemitic mass violence — including the deadliest attack on Jews in U.S. history — it’s not a plan to counter antisemitism.
My most formative years were during the Arab spring. The brutality of leaders against their people is seared into my mind. It’s why I’ll never forgive those who justified the crimes of those like Assad. Praying for Syrians tonight and for the preservation of the hope blooming tonight.
Writing in @nextcity.org, @mayorq.bsky.social argues local governments should step up to fill the potential void if the Trump admin downsizes federal programs.
An interesting idea: shifting federal experts into local service.
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Jon Gambrell|ú9? @jongambrellAP APNewsAlert: BEIRUT (@AP) — Syrian government appears to have fallen in stunning end to 50-year rule of Assad family after lightning rebel offensive. 10:07 PM • 12/7/24 • 448 Views
Historic @apnews.com lede documenting the end of the Assad regime:
BREAKING
Reuters is reporting that two senior Syrian officials have said that Bashar Al-Assad has fled Syria for an unknown destination.
Rebels appear to have entered the Syrian capital of Damascus, a resident says, as the Assad regime's defenses collapse.
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“The U.S. Department of Labor is investigating HelloFresh, the popular meal kit service company, over allegations that migrant children were working at its cooking and packaging facility in Illinois as recently as this summer…
At least six teenagers…were found working night shifts”
Breaking News: Canada’s prime minister is in Florida visiting President-elect Trump, officials said, after Trump said he would impose tariffs on Day 1.
Narrow lead for Sinn Féin in Ireland general election exit poll
https://www.ft.com/content/5f0a593f-b42f-4b21-b890-ec5d52538638
OPINION TODAY featured podcast —
How Gen Z Helped Trump Win: @dellavolpe.bsky.social joins CNN's David Chalian to discuss what happened with the youth vote and where the Democrats went wrong with this age group.
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My mom, as many know, has said some truly unpleasant things to me over the years, but this far surpasses that. While this mother has apologized for that letter, it sounds pretty truthful to me. I cannot imagine ever writing such a thing to my sons unless they deserved it, even at a tense time.
Only 2k followers more and I surpass the Threads count in a tenth of the time. Impressive growth here comparatively and a much better experience obvi. Kudos to the @bsky.app team for 1. Amazing work 2. Making Jack Dorsey leave (that one is just personally gratifying)
apologies if someone did this already, but I hadn't seen it in this form — I made a Starter Pack for The Athletic's hockey coverage. seems like the sports media flip is happening for real. i'll update this as more folks pop up.
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In today’s column:
- Why the Penguins shouldn’t rebuild
- The playoff field is already set
- Animated board ads are good
- That famous Bobby Orr photo is bad
And other takes I may or may not believe, in the return of The Contrarian.
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I have covered both Musk and Alex a lot, and only one of them is a useful idiot for Putin and also a heinous person. The other is a patriot who did his job with distinction and is a very good man. Guess which is which: thehill.com/policy/techn...
Spent an hour and change with my friend David Patrikarakos on his podcast discussing Ukraine, U.S. escalation management and Russia’s WW3-mongering. Have a listen: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/9...
Big day!!
NEW
Trump is considering two defense financiers for Deputy Secretary of Defense.
- Trae Stephens, a partner at Peter Thiel's Founders Fund venture-capital firm.
- Billionaire investor Stephen Feinberg, who led the president’s intelligence advisory board in the first Trump administration.
I don’t think a United States senator saying this should be taken lightly
Looking to follow all the young state lawmakers on here! Share your favorites?
