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Time: 00:36
My stats are in! I solved puzzle #492 and found the same first category as 27% of players.
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Time: 00:36
My stats are in! I solved puzzle #492 and found the same first category as 27% of players.
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January 28, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Connections: Sports Edition
Time: 00:36
My stats are in! I solved puzzle #492 and found the same first category as 27% of players.
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Time: 00:36
My stats are in! I solved puzzle #492 and found the same first category as 27% of players.
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don't stop calling
don't stop talking
don't stop protesting
they will shove each other on swords instead of regrouping and coming back stronger
don't stop talking
don't stop protesting
they will shove each other on swords instead of regrouping and coming back stronger
Only took a few days to go from invincible fascist dictatorship to "I was just following orders"
"Noem has complained to others that she feels she's being hung out to dry over the episode and has made sure to emphasize she took direction from Miller and the president"
www.axios.com/2026/01/27/t...
www.axios.com/2026/01/27/t...
January 27, 2026 at 9:33 PM
don't stop calling
don't stop talking
don't stop protesting
they will shove each other on swords instead of regrouping and coming back stronger
don't stop talking
don't stop protesting
they will shove each other on swords instead of regrouping and coming back stronger
ain't beating the nazi charges with shit like this
"You raise your voice, I erase your voice."
ICE in Minneapolis are erasing your rights.
Please share our new video of what's happening in our city. youtu.be/W1dyNcRGRXY
ICE in Minneapolis are erasing your rights.
Please share our new video of what's happening in our city. youtu.be/W1dyNcRGRXY
January 27, 2026 at 9:04 PM
ain't beating the nazi charges with shit like this
today in fucked up ICE shenanigans: I often get ads on YouTube in spanish b/c I am mexican, watch a lot of mexican sports highlights, and listen to reggaton lo-fi.
got an ad with text in spanish and Noem speaking in English saying that if i was illegal, my future was to be deported by ICE
got an ad with text in spanish and Noem speaking in English saying that if i was illegal, my future was to be deported by ICE
January 27, 2026 at 7:47 PM
today in fucked up ICE shenanigans: I often get ads on YouTube in spanish b/c I am mexican, watch a lot of mexican sports highlights, and listen to reggaton lo-fi.
got an ad with text in spanish and Noem speaking in English saying that if i was illegal, my future was to be deported by ICE
got an ad with text in spanish and Noem speaking in English saying that if i was illegal, my future was to be deported by ICE
glad the train is not leaving seattle. never a dull match with him in the squad
January 27, 2026 at 7:23 PM
glad the train is not leaving seattle. never a dull match with him in the squad
this feels like the moment in the dark knight returns where batman is fighting the mutant leader and strikes a cut above the eye.
baddie mocks batman for such a small cut and batman begins to take him down with a series of seemingly small but impactful blows.
volume matters, and it works
baddie mocks batman for such a small cut and batman begins to take him down with a series of seemingly small but impactful blows.
volume matters, and it works
NEW: House Democratic Leaders Jeffries, Clark and Aguilar say in a joint statement, "Kristi Noem should be fired immediately, or we will commence impeachment proceedings in the House of Representatives."
"We can do this the easy way or the hard way."
"We can do this the easy way or the hard way."
January 27, 2026 at 7:06 PM
this feels like the moment in the dark knight returns where batman is fighting the mutant leader and strikes a cut above the eye.
baddie mocks batman for such a small cut and batman begins to take him down with a series of seemingly small but impactful blows.
volume matters, and it works
baddie mocks batman for such a small cut and batman begins to take him down with a series of seemingly small but impactful blows.
volume matters, and it works
when I took a job with the AJC, lots of friends from J-School said some version of "you were out, why the hell would you dive back in," and the answer is partially because "legacy" media is being driven off a cliff by some of the dumbest and ill-qualified people in the world, I can't do any worse
none of this will expand audience and will instead further shrink the “cbs news platforms” but she doesn’t understand this because she doesn’t know what she’s doing
Turns out that Bari Weiss's all hands at CBS today is to announce she's bringing on some anti-vax guys and Niall Ferguson. www.axios.com/2026/01/27/b...
January 27, 2026 at 3:33 PM
when I took a job with the AJC, lots of friends from J-School said some version of "you were out, why the hell would you dive back in," and the answer is partially because "legacy" media is being driven off a cliff by some of the dumbest and ill-qualified people in the world, I can't do any worse
i do not think I'm alone in saying or thinking that gisele needs to run for her husband's seat and would immediately have equal if not more support than he ever secured
the real president of the united states, gisele fetterman
Fetterman’s calling for Kristi Noem to be fired:
January 27, 2026 at 3:29 PM
i do not think I'm alone in saying or thinking that gisele needs to run for her husband's seat and would immediately have equal if not more support than he ever secured
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the real president of the united states, gisele fetterman
January 27, 2026 at 2:04 PM
the real president of the united states, gisele fetterman
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i am in daily despair not because of my personal situation, though that warrants despair. i am in daily despair not because of what Republicans are doing, though that also warrants despair.
I am in daily despair because Senate Democrats are useless & there's little to nothing I can do about it.
I am in daily despair because Senate Democrats are useless & there's little to nothing I can do about it.
Dems coalescing around 5 restrictions on ICE, I'm told:
DHS required to cooperate with state probes (big)
CBP stays at border
warrants for arrests
IDs, bodycams
ICE out of churches, schools
"That package unites a lot of Dems," Sen Chris Murphy tells me on the pod:
newrepublic.com/article/2057...
DHS required to cooperate with state probes (big)
CBP stays at border
warrants for arrests
IDs, bodycams
ICE out of churches, schools
"That package unites a lot of Dems," Sen Chris Murphy tells me on the pod:
newrepublic.com/article/2057...
A Dem Senator’s Harsh Takedown of Trump Hits Home: “Breaking Point”
As Trump scrambles to contain the damage from the latest ICE horrors, Senator Chris Murphy offers a sharp indictment of Trump-ICE lawlessness—and explains how Dems can meet the urgency of the moment.
newrepublic.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:37 PM
i am in daily despair not because of my personal situation, though that warrants despair. i am in daily despair not because of what Republicans are doing, though that also warrants despair.
I am in daily despair because Senate Democrats are useless & there's little to nothing I can do about it.
I am in daily despair because Senate Democrats are useless & there's little to nothing I can do about it.
Connections: Sports Edition
Time: 00:41
My stats are in! I solved puzzle #491 ranked average difficulty. Average solve rate: 90%
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Time: 00:41
My stats are in! I solved puzzle #491 ranked average difficulty. Average solve rate: 90%
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Play Connections: Sports Edition, our newest word game
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January 27, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Connections: Sports Edition
Time: 00:41
My stats are in! I solved puzzle #491 ranked average difficulty. Average solve rate: 90%
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Time: 00:41
My stats are in! I solved puzzle #491 ranked average difficulty. Average solve rate: 90%
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Atlanta peeps: another opportunity
Come work at The Athletic. We’re looking for a Braves beat writer. jobs.lever.co/theathletic/...
The Athletic Media Company - Writer, ATL Braves (Atlanta, GA)
About the Role The Athletic is looking for an energetic, motivated reporter to cover the Atlanta Braves who understands that reporting is the foundation for everything that we do. The top priority for...
jobs.lever.co
January 27, 2026 at 1:11 AM
Atlanta peeps: another opportunity
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keep pounding the rock
January 27, 2026 at 12:26 AM
keep pounding the rock
Syracuse football schedule out. Full thoughts coming later but quick hits: they sure as shit better start fast
January 26, 2026 at 11:37 PM
Syracuse football schedule out. Full thoughts coming later but quick hits: they sure as shit better start fast
today is just the "jason figured it out" meme but for politicians and dipshit media
January 26, 2026 at 7:37 PM
today is just the "jason figured it out" meme but for politicians and dipshit media
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Weird it ends with "please don't divorce me" but whatever it takes
January 26, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Weird it ends with "please don't divorce me" but whatever it takes
Syracuse soccer legend Alex Bono headed back to DC
Inbox: D.C. United has acquired Alex Bono from the New England Revolution. $50,000 in 2026 GAM for the trade, plus an additional $75,000 in 2027 GAM if Bono signs a new contract with DCU.
DCU goalkeeping corps for 2026: Sean Johnson, Alex Bono, Jordan Farr.
DCU goalkeeping corps for 2026: Sean Johnson, Alex Bono, Jordan Farr.
January 26, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Syracuse soccer legend Alex Bono headed back to DC
Sepp Blatter is saying that the World Cup is in a bad place.
Sepp Blatter! Really?!?! He gets it?!?!
Sepp Blatter! Really?!?! He gets it?!?!
Sepp Blatter suggests fans should not travel to US for World Cup
Sepp Blatter suggests fans should not travel to US for World Cup
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Ex-Fifa boss shows support for boycott calls
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Security concerns over tournament have risen
Former Fifa president Sepp Blatter on Monday suggested he supports fans boycotting World Cup matches in the United States this year due to security concerns.
Blatter gave his support to comments from Swiss anti-corruption lawyer Mark Pieth, who worked with Fifa on potential reforms when Blatter was president, saying fans should stay away from the US for the tournament. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
January 26, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Sepp Blatter is saying that the World Cup is in a bad place.
Sepp Blatter! Really?!?! He gets it?!?!
Sepp Blatter! Really?!?! He gets it?!?!
Rutgers gets $61.3 mil from the B1G every year, and an additional $10.7 when the conference does well in football.
ACC is handing out mid-$40millions to each school.
The gap is essentially one football roster. In case you're wondering why everyone is freaking out about the big 2 breaking away.
ACC is handing out mid-$40millions to each school.
The gap is essentially one football roster. In case you're wondering why everyone is freaking out about the big 2 breaking away.
Rutgers had a $78 million deficit for its athletic department for the 2024-25 season, according to a report by @ksargeantnj.bsky.social. The Rutgers athletic department has run a $516.9 million deficit since it joined the Big Ten in 2014-15.
www.nj.com/rutgers/2026...
www.nj.com/rutgers/2026...
January 26, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Rutgers gets $61.3 mil from the B1G every year, and an additional $10.7 when the conference does well in football.
ACC is handing out mid-$40millions to each school.
The gap is essentially one football roster. In case you're wondering why everyone is freaking out about the big 2 breaking away.
ACC is handing out mid-$40millions to each school.
The gap is essentially one football roster. In case you're wondering why everyone is freaking out about the big 2 breaking away.
this has become my new personal checklist item for any candidate running in NYC.
actions have consequences. it's time to hold people accountable.
actions have consequences. it's time to hold people accountable.
We’re airing a new campaign ad, starting tomorrow.
Here it is:
Here it is:
January 26, 2026 at 2:33 PM
this has become my new personal checklist item for any candidate running in NYC.
actions have consequences. it's time to hold people accountable.
actions have consequences. it's time to hold people accountable.
This week's edition of Disloyal Idiots is out and recapping a dreadful week of Syracuse men's basketball, football transfer news, lacrosse season quick preview, and women's brakcetology updates! youtu.be/1PSkbch3_a8
Disloyal Idiots: Snowmageddon in the Dome - A Syracuse Orange Podcast
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January 26, 2026 at 2:06 PM
This week's edition of Disloyal Idiots is out and recapping a dreadful week of Syracuse men's basketball, football transfer news, lacrosse season quick preview, and women's brakcetology updates! youtu.be/1PSkbch3_a8
Connections: Sports Edition
Time: 00:30
My stats are in! I had 0 mistakes on puzzle #490. Average mistakes: 1.3
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Time: 00:30
My stats are in! I had 0 mistakes on puzzle #490. Average mistakes: 1.3
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Play Connections: Sports Edition, our newest word game
Group sports terms that share a common thread. A new puzzle is available each day.
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January 26, 2026 at 12:42 PM
Connections: Sports Edition
Time: 00:30
My stats are in! I had 0 mistakes on puzzle #490. Average mistakes: 1.3
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Time: 00:30
My stats are in! I had 0 mistakes on puzzle #490. Average mistakes: 1.3
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