NYTIMES (Amanda Hess) - We Need Lena Dunham Now More Than Ever
The era of “Girls” is long gone. So why are we still so fascinated by its creator?
NYTIMES (Jesus Jiménez) - Texas Restaurant Owners Call for Work Permits as Immigration Crackdown Strains Industry
Restaurant operators say labor shortages, rising costs and worker fear have prompted an unusual alliance of industry and political leaders in Texas to call for legal pathways to hire immigrants.
NYTIMES (Caroline Kitchener, Charo Henríquez and Hamed Aleaziz) - She Made Sure Her Baby Was Born an American. Then Federal Agents Separated Them.
Diana Acosta Verde, who came into the United States illegally when she was six months pregnant, had to leave her baby at a hospital while she returned to a detention center.
NYTIMES (David M. Halbfinger) - Lebanon Cease-Fire Leaves Netanyahu in an Uncomfortable Spot
Most Israelis wanted the fight against Hezbollah to continue. But Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s critics say he is showing that he cannot, or will not, stand up to President Trump.
YOUTUBE (Facts Matter with Roman Balmakov) - Court Docs Reveal Alleged Hand-Written Confession by Robinson: Charlie Kirk Assassination
Buy One Gold Oz., Get One Silver Oz.: https://ept.ms/3biH9MN Some recent reporting has stirred a lot of online controversy, when it was publicized that the ATF (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives) found it inconclusive that the bullet recovered from Charlie Kir’s autopsy matched the rifle belonging to Tyler Robinson. The defense lawyers are jumping on this finding ahead of the preliminary hearing. Let’s go through what this likely means, as well as some other developments in the case. Charlie Kirk Film: https://ept.ms/CharlieKirkDoc #charliekirk #trials #factsmatter - © All Rights Reserved.
YOUTUBE (The Bush School of Government & Public Service) - Hyperwar and the Rise of Agentic AI
What an evening at the Bush School in Washington, D.C. General John R. Allen and Dr. Vassili Patrikis joined moderator Chip Usher for a remarkable conversation on the future of AI and American national security — from the strategic vision of machine-speed conflict to the operational realities of getting AI to actually work inside the defense and intelligence communities. The full video recording is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFhWVCzNmPU. Thank you to everyone who joined us.
DAILYCALLER (Leena Nasir) - Christina Applegate Hospitalized, Reasons Unknown
The star was diagnosed with MS in 2021
AXIOS (Jim VandeHei) - Scoop: Anthropic to have peace talks at White House
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is scheduled to walk into the West Wing on Friday for a meeting with White House chief of staff Susie Wiles — a breakthrough in his effort to resolve the company's bitter AI fight with the Pentagon. Why it matters: The Trump administration recognizes the power of Anthropic's new Claude model, Mythos , and its highly sophisticated — and potentially dangerous — ability to breach cybersecurity defenses . - "It would be grossly irresponsible for the U.S. government to deprive itself of the technological leaps that the new model presents," a source close to negotiations told us. "It would be a gift to China." Reminder: Anthropic is suing the Pentagon for blacklisting the company after Amodei refused to allow…
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is scheduled to walk into the West Wing on Friday for a meeting with White House chief of staff Susie Wiles — a breakthrough in his effort to resolve the company's bitter AI fight with the Pentagon. Why it matters: The Trump administration recognizes the power of Anthropic's new Claude model, Mythos , and its highly sophisticated — and potentially dangerous — ability to breach cybersecurity defenses . - "It would be grossly irresponsible for the U.S. government to deprive itself of the technological leaps that the new model presents," a source close to negotiations told us. "It would be a gift to China." Reminder: Anthropic is suing the Pentagon for blacklisting the company after Amodei refused to allow…Open
HUFFPOST - 'There He Goes Again': Murdoch-Owned Paper Calls Out Trump’s ‘Self-Destructive’ Threat Against Jerome Powell
“Readers may have noticed this is becoming a presidential habit,” The Wall Street Journal's editorial board wrote.
“Readers may have noticed this is becoming a presidential habit,” The Wall Street Journal's editorial board wrote.Open
HUFFPOST - Ex-NBA Player Is Expected To Become First Person To Plead Guilty In Gambling Sweep
Damon Jones is charged with wire fraud conspiracy and money laundering conspiracy.
Damon Jones is charged with wire fraud conspiracy and money laundering conspiracy.Open