Pope Leo Appoints Bishop Ronald Hicks to Succeed Timothy Dolan (New York Times)
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Pope Leo Appoints Bishop Ronald Hicks to Succeed Timothy Dolan
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6 Must-Read Fantasy & Sci-Fi Adventures for Winter Break
6 Must-Read Fantasy & Sci-Fi Adventures for Winter Break Escape the ordinary with six thrilling journeys through magical kingdoms, hidden realms, and far-off galaxies. These fantasy and sci-fi adventures deliver imagination, suspense, and unforgettable storytelling. 1966:…
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6 Biographies That Will Inspire and Move You
6 Biographies That Will Inspire and Move You Dive into the world of the greats through six stories of innovation, leadership, and perseverance. Learn from the triumphs and challenges of all kinds of leaders, and take away insights to fuel your own success. The Complete Notebooks by Albert Camus…
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FACT FOCUS: Trump's glowing account of progress is at odds with his government's own stats (Calvin Woodward/Associated Press)
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FACT FOCUS: Trump's glowing account of progress is at odds with his government's own stats
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From Project Gutenberg:
Der Jäger von Fall: Hochlandsroman
by Ludwig Ganghofer
Get it at: gutenberg.org/ebooks/64414
Der Jäger von Fall: Hochlandsroman by Ludwig Ganghofer
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« Quand on s’ennuie, c’est normal de regarder son portable » : dans le téléphone de Jake, 14 ans
Quatre adolescents ont partagé avec « Le Monde », plusieurs mois durant, le contenu de leur smartphone (1/4).Michaël Szadkowski (Le Monde)
Bishop Hicks, Chicago ally of Pope Leo XIV, named to lead New York after Dolan era (Claire Giangravé/RNS)
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Bishop Hicks, Chicago ally of Pope Leo XIV, named to lead New York after Dolan era
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White South Africans could get Trump biography for kids in refugee welcome packet (Ted Hesson/Reuters)
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White South Africans could get Trump biography for kids in refugee welcome packet
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A 'Nonsensical' GOP House Revolt (Wall Street Journal)
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A ‘Nonsensical’ GOP House Revolt
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Inflation spikes 2.7 percent despite Trump's claims 'prices are down' (Eric Garcia/The Independent)
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Inflation spikes 2.7 percent despite Trump’s claims ‘prices are down’
Prices on numerous goods spike as the labor market continues to be sluggishEric Garcia (The Independent)
Russia wants to drain Europe's investigative resources with its sabotage campaign, officials say (Emma Burrows/Associated Press)
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Russia wants to drain Europe's investigative resources with its sabotage campaign, officials say
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November consumer prices rose at a 2.7% annual rate, lower than expected, delayed data shows (Fred Imbert/CNBC)
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November consumer prices rose at a 2.7% annual rate, lower than expected, delayed data shows
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This Is What Presidential Panic Looks Like (Tom Nichols/The Atlantic)
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This Is What Presidential Panic Looks Like
Donald Trump delivered a fear-drenched rant live from the White House.Tom Nichols (The Atlantic)
Google Reader comes to Google Chat.
I saw someone on Threads the other day say, basically, “I know GChat is technically still a thing, but does anyone actually use it?” Google sure hopes you do — and it’s turning it into something much more like Slack. The new thing is that you can pipe RSS feeds into Chat, where they can appear in real time in whatever group you want. It’s a good idea! We have a bunch of RSS feeds funneling into our Slack. But I’d rather just have Google Reader back.
Introducing the Feeds app for Google Chat
Who killed Google Reader?
Google killed Reader in 2013, shutting down its RSS reader after years of neglect. Now, the team that built it reflects on what they made and how the web has changed in the decade since.David Pierce (The Verge)
Understanding climate change in America: Skepticism, dogmatism and personal experience
Real skeptics study the evidence and ask questions, rather than taking political dogma on faith. Experiencing disasters can open more eyes to the risks.The Conversation
You can stick any TV to your wall using the Displace Hub suction mount.
Displace’s $5,999 wireless TV with a battery-powered suction mount is only available with a 55-inch 4K OLED panel. But at CES 2026, the company will be introducing a new $1,999 Displace Hub mounting system that works with any 55 to 100-inch TV of your choosing, as long as it weighs less than 150 pounds.
The $3,000 totally wireless Displace TV is the definition of CES absurdity
At CES 2023, a company called Displace showcased a completely wireless 55-inch 4K OLED TV. It’s powered by four hot-swappable battery modules and sticks to the wall with a vacuum suction system.Chris Welch (The Verge)
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in reply to memeorandum • • •Important step in restoring the US Catholic Church to its Christian roots (☝️)
Good riddance to Trump-supporting Cardinal Dolan.