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| Date | Source Article | Summary | Actions |
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| September 6, 2026 | Prediction markets have become America’s new…Prediction markets have become America’s new national pastime | Dave Schilling Opinion | **Briefing Summary:** The article discusses the rise of prediction markets in the U.S., highlighting recent controversies involving George Santos and Bill Simmons, who faced scrutiny for circumventin… | |
| August 30, 2026 | Italy may ban staring at your…Italy may ban staring at your phone while crossing the street. Why stop there? | Dave Schilling Opinion | In his article, Dave Schilling discusses Italy's proposal to ban phone use while crossing streets, suggesting fines of €75 for distracted pedestrians. He highlights the dangers of this behavior, not o… | |
| August 25, 2026 | Trump’s justice department has found a…Trump’s justice department has found a new way for presidents to avoid accountability | Claire Finkelstein Opinion | **Headline:** Trump’s Justice Department Has Found a New Way for Presidents to Avoid Accountability A recent memo from the Office of Legal Counsel expands presidential executive privilege, allowing p… | |
| August 24, 2026 | ICE’s tactics look increasingly like torture…ICE’s tactics look increasingly like torture | Judith Levine Opinion | **Headline: ICE’s Tactics Look Increasingly Like Torture | Judith Levine** The recent acquisition of electric shock gloves by ICE highlights a disturbing shift towards inhumane treatment of detainees… | |
| August 3, 2026 | Nolan’s Odyssey shows what happens when…Nolan’s Odyssey shows what happens when a leader’s violations are rewarded | Jamil Smith Opinion | ### Executive Summary Jamil Smith's article critiques Christopher Nolan's film adaptation of *The Odyssey*, highlighting the moral contradictions inherent in the narrative. While the film presents Od… | |
| August 1, 2026 | Biohacker Bryan Johnson is keeping his…Biohacker Bryan Johnson is keeping his girlfriend’s menstrual blood in his freezer | Arwa Mahdawi Opinion | **Talking Points: Bryan Johnson's Biohacking Experimentation** 1. **Protagonist and Argument**: Tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson, driven by an obsession with health and longevity, has taken an unconve… | |
| July 14, 2026 | The Todd Blanche hearings will test…The Todd Blanche hearings will test senators’ commitment to the rule of law | Claire Finkelstein Opinion | In this week's critical hearings, Todd Blanche, a nominee for attorney general with deep ties to Donald Trump, faces scrutiny that could reveal the Senate's commitment to the rule of law. Having serve… | |
| June 21, 2026 | I always take my Dad’s advice…I always take my Dad’s advice – and do the opposite | Jillian Pretzel Opinion | In her article, Jillian Pretzel reflects on the disconnect between her father's well-intentioned advice and her own passions, ultimately finding fulfillment by choosing her own path. Despite her fathe… | |
| June 16, 2026 | The Anthropic ‘Fable’ saga proves: we…The Anthropic ‘Fable’ saga proves: we have opened the AI Pandora’s box. What now? | Nathan E Sanders and Bruce Schneier Opinion | In a striking turn of events, Anthropic's release of its Fable generative AI model has prompted the U.S. government to classify it as a dangerous munition, leading to a blanket ban on access for forei… | |
| June 12, 2026 | Welcome to ‘the Claw’: the White…Welcome to ‘the Claw’: the White House fighting cage captures Trump era rot | Sidney Blumenthal Opinion | In his article, Sidney Blumenthal critiques Donald Trump's plans to demolish the East Wing of the White House for a massive ballroom, highlighting the legal and ethical implications of such unilateral… |