Other Stuff

On this Independence Day holiday, there's a lot to think about here: American Pride Slips to New Low

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The Senate made the Big Beautiful Bill worse (after originally proposing amendments that would have made it better): politico.com/f/?id=00000197-cbfe-da98-a3b7-fbfeff590000

Very important information if you're planning to travel this weekend (or this summer at all): Passenger flagged by TSA after ‘swamp crotch’ sets off alarm — and it’s happening to others, too

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This is STILL really terrible policy and I STILL hope that the Supreme Court rules that Trump does not have the authority to impose most of his tariffs: Trump says he will put 20% tariff on Vietnam's exports | Reuters

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Eat custard: Custard is secret to Aylesbury WW2 veteran's long life

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The Democratic nominee for the mayor of NYC is an evil snake-oil salesman. He is not only a communist, having said he wants to "seize the means of production", but he's also an anti-Semite. Remarkable what the people of NY have done.

Mamdani’s government grocery stores plan is based on an accounting error

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A concert for Producer Dragon if ever there was one: Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath bow out: Rock's wildest frontman prepares for one last show

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Not surprising when regulations are made by people who don't understand what they're regulating:

Colorado instructors note struggles with new concealed carry regulations

Concealed Carry Permits & Training | Colorado General Assembly

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This seems clearly right as a matter of law, and the law makes sense: Judge 'reluctantly' dismisses claim of Club Q survivors | Courts | coloradopolitics.com

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Why is ANY of this a federal responsibility? Colorado scrambles to protect potential targets after Boulder attack - Axios Denver

Trump withholds nearly $7 billion from schools, leaving Colorado districts uncertain about future of programs

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Risky thing to change the brand this way, but we'll see if it works: Cracker Barrel Fans Mourn the Loss of That Old-Timey Feeling - WSJ

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It's better but I think he really chose it because of the painter being a female HIspanic overtly Christian artist rather than it being a great portrait: New portrait of President Trump hangs in Colorado Capitol after he complained about an earlier one | AP News

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It's about time: Trans UPenn swimmer Lia Thomas will be stripped of her titles after university bends the knee to Trump admin

Why did Penn need to be threatened?

University of Pennsylvania agrees to ban transgender athletes in agreement with federal government - CBS Philadelphia

Dept of Ed statement: U.S. Department of Education Announces the University of Pennsylvania Has Entered into a Resolution Agreement to Resolve its Title IX Violations | U.S. Department of Education

Penn statement: Title IX Compliance in Athletics | Associate Vice President for Equity and Title IX Officer

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Thanks to listener Dave for sending: Jesus Delights Crowd By Miraculously Turning Oatmeal Raisin Cookies Into Chocolate Chip | Babylon Bee

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I want one, but not THAT much: Yankees’ George Costanza desk nap bobblehead pre-selling for five times more than tickets to game - The Athletic

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