Zac Estrada
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L.A. freelance writer/editor.
Climate/energy, transportation, tech, TV.
Contributor, Gizmodo. Prev. The Verge, Jalopnik, others.
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Climate/energy, transportation, tech, TV.
Contributor, Gizmodo. Prev. The Verge, Jalopnik, others.
@zacestrada elsewhere. Signal zacestrada.01
https://linktr.ee/zacestrada 🏳️🌈
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One thing I do enjoy about this list is the down home Harvard professors, and the everyday Stanford fellows fulfilling Tony Dokoupil's promise to CBS viewers and readers:
"We put too much weight in the analysis of academics or elites, and not enough on you." www.cbsnews.com/news/cbs-new...
"We put too much weight in the analysis of academics or elites, and not enough on you." www.cbsnews.com/news/cbs-new...
CBS News names 19 new contributors
CBS News has significantly expanded its knowledge base and on-air presence with the addition of 19 new contributors who cover the worlds of politics, national security, health, happiness, arts, food, ...
www.cbsnews.com
January 27, 2026 at 10:42 PM
One thing I do enjoy about this list is the down home Harvard professors, and the everyday Stanford fellows fulfilling Tony Dokoupil's promise to CBS viewers and readers:
"We put too much weight in the analysis of academics or elites, and not enough on you." www.cbsnews.com/news/cbs-new...
"We put too much weight in the analysis of academics or elites, and not enough on you." www.cbsnews.com/news/cbs-new...
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"This is a preschool you stupid motherfuckers" should be the Democrats' 2026 slogan
Video from this morning shows ICE agents deploying tear gas outside a Minneapolis preschool as parents shout, “This is a preschool! There’s kids here!”
January 27, 2026 at 9:38 PM
"This is a preschool you stupid motherfuckers" should be the Democrats' 2026 slogan
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oh they are going to rip each other to shreds as it becomes clear that the country has decisively turned against them
Genuinely interesting. Kristi Noem is snitching that Stephen Miller is the one who made up the bullshit about Alex Pretti.
It would be genuinely useful if Congress can get her to admit that he has been dictating ALL OF THIS just like he dictated the murderboats.
www.axios.com/2026/01/27/t...
It would be genuinely useful if Congress can get her to admit that he has been dictating ALL OF THIS just like he dictated the murderboats.
www.axios.com/2026/01/27/t...
January 27, 2026 at 9:27 PM
oh they are going to rip each other to shreds as it becomes clear that the country has decisively turned against them
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Looks like Metro D Line subway extension to Beverly Hills is delayed. Was going to open in February/March, but testing hit a snag
January 27, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Looks like Metro D Line subway extension to Beverly Hills is delayed. Was going to open in February/March, but testing hit a snag
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Just to reiterate: It's not Trump's money to give or pull at his whim. There *is* a funding agreement. There *were* line items (pork) approved by Congress. The money has been appropriated. Don't like the appropriation? Veto the bill.
Otherwise, this is crazy talk.
Otherwise, this is crazy talk.
Schumer says Trump pulling the plug on $16B tunnel project is 'insane,' 'absurd'
Schumer says Trump pulling the plug on $16B tunnel project is 'insane,' 'absurd'
Work on the Gateway project linking New York and New Jersey is already slowing down and could pause next week.
dlvr.it
January 27, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Just to reiterate: It's not Trump's money to give or pull at his whim. There *is* a funding agreement. There *were* line items (pork) approved by Congress. The money has been appropriated. Don't like the appropriation? Veto the bill.
Otherwise, this is crazy talk.
Otherwise, this is crazy talk.
[CRONKITE SLIDE]
Christ.
Christ.
Weiss' full remarks to CBS News staff (1/4)
January 27, 2026 at 6:27 PM
[CRONKITE SLIDE]
Christ.
Christ.
An incredible and predictable "It's my way or nothing" move and the CBS News brand might as well be just something used on TVs in the background of "Tracker" and "Matlock"
This does not sound good: "Bari Weiss to cut staff, add commentators at CBS News." By @davidfolkenflik.bsky.social
January 27, 2026 at 4:39 PM
An incredible and predictable "It's my way or nothing" move and the CBS News brand might as well be just something used on TVs in the background of "Tracker" and "Matlock"
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E-Book Checkouts of ‘Heated Rivalry’ Shoot Up 529% After NYC Mayor Recommendation https://gizmodo.com/e-book-checkouts-of-heated-rivalry-shoot-up-529-in-nyc-after-mayor-encourages-people-to-stay-home-and-read-the-gay-hockey-book-2000714435
E-Book Checkouts of ‘Heated Rivalry’ Shoot Up 529% After NYC Mayor Recommendation
Boys' Love is the only light left in our messed-up world.
gizmodo.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:11 PM
E-Book Checkouts of ‘Heated Rivalry’ Shoot Up 529% After NYC Mayor Recommendation https://gizmodo.com/e-book-checkouts-of-heated-rivalry-shoot-up-529-in-nyc-after-mayor-encourages-people-to-stay-home-and-read-the-gay-hockey-book-2000714435
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"The court's patience is at an end," U.S. District Judge Patrick J. Schiltz wrote.
"…ordering the head of a federal agency to personally appear is an extraordinary step. But the extent of ICE's violation of court orders is likewise extraordinary, and lesser measures have been tried and failed."
"…ordering the head of a federal agency to personally appear is an extraordinary step. But the extent of ICE's violation of court orders is likewise extraordinary, and lesser measures have been tried and failed."
BREAKING:
Minnesota's chief federal judge has demanded the acting head of ICE personally appear in court Friday to explain what the judge described as repeated failures to comply with dozens of court orders amid its enforcement efforts in the state.
Minnesota's chief federal judge has demanded the acting head of ICE personally appear in court Friday to explain what the judge described as repeated failures to comply with dozens of court orders amid its enforcement efforts in the state.
January 27, 2026 at 1:55 PM
"The court's patience is at an end," U.S. District Judge Patrick J. Schiltz wrote.
"…ordering the head of a federal agency to personally appear is an extraordinary step. But the extent of ICE's violation of court orders is likewise extraordinary, and lesser measures have been tried and failed."
"…ordering the head of a federal agency to personally appear is an extraordinary step. But the extent of ICE's violation of court orders is likewise extraordinary, and lesser measures have been tried and failed."
Ok, now we know... www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
Sydney Sweeney did not have permission to climb the Hollywood sign and hang bras
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce says it did not give any production involving Sydney Sweeney permission to climb and hang bras on the Hollywood sign.
www.latimes.com
January 27, 2026 at 3:30 AM
Ok, now we know... www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
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Dan Froomkin, "Moments of bravery and cowardice in the news coverage of Alex Pretti’s killing." presswatchers.org/2026/01/mome... [no paywall]
January 27, 2026 at 1:07 AM
Dan Froomkin, "Moments of bravery and cowardice in the news coverage of Alex Pretti’s killing." presswatchers.org/2026/01/mome... [no paywall]
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Breaking WSJ:
Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino will imminently leave Minnesota along with some of his agents, according to administration officials familiar with the matter. www.wsj.com/livecoverage...
Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino will imminently leave Minnesota along with some of his agents, according to administration officials familiar with the matter. www.wsj.com/livecoverage...
Gregory Bovino to Leave Minnesota Imminently, Administration Officials Say
Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino will imminently leave Minnesota along with some of his agents, according to administration officials familiar with the matter.
Bovino had emerged as the public f...
www.wsj.com
January 26, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Breaking WSJ:
Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino will imminently leave Minnesota along with some of his agents, according to administration officials familiar with the matter. www.wsj.com/livecoverage...
Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino will imminently leave Minnesota along with some of his agents, according to administration officials familiar with the matter. www.wsj.com/livecoverage...
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Twin Cities, MN -
Greetings! I’m driving around the Twin Cities today. Walked into a Speedway in St. Paul where federal agents purchased Doritos and White Monsters one minute before I arrived. The store manager said that the agent said “y’all don’t like us, huh?”
Greetings! I’m driving around the Twin Cities today. Walked into a Speedway in St. Paul where federal agents purchased Doritos and White Monsters one minute before I arrived. The store manager said that the agent said “y’all don’t like us, huh?”
January 26, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Twin Cities, MN -
Greetings! I’m driving around the Twin Cities today. Walked into a Speedway in St. Paul where federal agents purchased Doritos and White Monsters one minute before I arrived. The store manager said that the agent said “y’all don’t like us, huh?”
Greetings! I’m driving around the Twin Cities today. Walked into a Speedway in St. Paul where federal agents purchased Doritos and White Monsters one minute before I arrived. The store manager said that the agent said “y’all don’t like us, huh?”
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Of all the lies she tells this is maybe the biggest one, of course he wants people killed and hurt
He ran on it
He ran on it
Leavitt: "Nobody in the White House, including President Trump, wants to see people getting hurt or killed in America's streets. This includes Renee Good, Alex Pretti, the brave men and women of law enforcement, and the many Americans who have been victimized by illegal alien criminals"
January 26, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Of all the lies she tells this is maybe the biggest one, of course he wants people killed and hurt
He ran on it
He ran on it
That's how everyone plans a group trip to Italy, right?
new w/ @erikwemple.bsky.social: The Washington Post has reversed course on its Olympics coverage — again
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/26/b...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/26/b...
Washington Post Reverses Decision on Olympics Coverage
www.nytimes.com
January 26, 2026 at 7:52 PM
That's how everyone plans a group trip to Italy, right?
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!!! Senators Hassan and Shaheen out with statements that they will vote NO on DHS funding. I believe they were the last ones other than Fetterman.
January 26, 2026 at 6:46 PM
!!! Senators Hassan and Shaheen out with statements that they will vote NO on DHS funding. I believe they were the last ones other than Fetterman.
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Coming up on #KTLA: The more conciliatory tone coming from the White House today could be linked to a call from dozens of Minnesota CEOs seeking a de-escalation of tension in the state. The president pays close attention to business interests and financial markets
January 26, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Coming up on #KTLA: The more conciliatory tone coming from the White House today could be linked to a call from dozens of Minnesota CEOs seeking a de-escalation of tension in the state. The president pays close attention to business interests and financial markets
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They're squirming.
ABC: Noem said Pretti committed an act of domestic terrorism. Stephen Miller labeled him a domestic terrorist. Does the president agree?
LEAVITT: I have not heard the president characterize Mr Pretti in that way
LEAVITT: I have not heard the president characterize Mr Pretti in that way
January 26, 2026 at 6:40 PM
They're squirming.
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Rep. Tom Suozzi(D-NY), getting raked over the coals for his vote for more ICE funding, says in a campaign email that he didn’t understand what he was doing
January 26, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Rep. Tom Suozzi(D-NY), getting raked over the coals for his vote for more ICE funding, says in a campaign email that he didn’t understand what he was doing
This has been happening on Face the Nation, too, where a guest would've been stopped for saying something preposterous 18 months ago but now gets to go on in what looks like a forced "every story has two sides" move
That's where CBS News is
That's where CBS News is
Where we’re at: Mama MoJoe, a regular and loyal viewer of CBS Mornings for years, says she watched today and can’t believe Gayle King let an ex-cop go on about why the shooting of Pretti might have been justified. “Does that Bari Weiss run that show, too now? It’s like a mini Fox News.”
January 26, 2026 at 4:18 PM
This has been happening on Face the Nation, too, where a guest would've been stopped for saying something preposterous 18 months ago but now gets to go on in what looks like a forced "every story has two sides" move
That's where CBS News is
That's where CBS News is
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A stark moment in this morning's hearing in Minnesota when an attorney for the state is staying this:
Carter: If this is not stopped, right here, right now, I don't think anyone who is seriously looking at this can have much faith in how our republic is going to go in the future.
January 26, 2026 at 4:12 PM
A stark moment in this morning's hearing in Minnesota when an attorney for the state is staying this:
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The latest federal data show that rates of improper Medicaid payments in MN are well below the national average (2.1% for Minnesota, 6.1% nationally). And that reflects payments from *before* MN DHS implemented new reforms, they say. mn.gov/dhs/media/ne...
January 26, 2026 at 3:38 PM
The latest federal data show that rates of improper Medicaid payments in MN are well below the national average (2.1% for Minnesota, 6.1% nationally). And that reflects payments from *before* MN DHS implemented new reforms, they say. mn.gov/dhs/media/ne...
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Local newspaper not covering local baseball team is about the saddest, dumbest decision I've ever seen newspaper management make.
January 26, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Local newspaper not covering local baseball team is about the saddest, dumbest decision I've ever seen newspaper management make.
A monthly "future of" meeting sounds so stable
NEWS: Bari Weiss will hold an all-hands meeting to discuss the future of CBS News tomorrow, per note that just went out to employees.
January 26, 2026 at 3:35 PM
A monthly "future of" meeting sounds so stable
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