Charlie McHenry
@charliemchenry.connectop.us.ap.brid.gy
Writer, tech veteran, co-founder Trilobyte Games (the 7th Guest) & Green Econometrics. Former RN & educator. Former OR State Telecommunications Councilor […]
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'Threat to world peace': How Germans see the US now https://www.dw.com/en/threat-to-world-peace-how-germans-see-the-us-now/a-75920632
'Threat to world peace': How Germans see the US now
Back in 2016, German trust in the United States was at all-time high. Today the situation could not be more different. This is mostly due to US President Donald Trump and his unpredictable policies.
www.dw.com
February 13, 2026 at 10:01 PM
'Threat to world peace': How Germans see the US now https://www.dw.com/en/threat-to-world-peace-how-germans-see-the-us-now/a-75920632
#cbp Signs Clearview AI Deal to Use Face Recognition for ‘Tactical Targeting’
US Border Patrol intelligence units will gain access to a face recognition tool built on billions of images scraped from the internet.
#hackernews #surveillance […]
US Border Patrol intelligence units will gain access to a face recognition tool built on billions of images scraped from the internet.
#hackernews #surveillance […]
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connectop.us
February 13, 2026 at 8:24 PM
#cbp Signs Clearview AI Deal to Use Face Recognition for ‘Tactical Targeting’
US Border Patrol intelligence units will gain access to a face recognition tool built on billions of images scraped from the internet.
#hackernews #surveillance […]
US Border Patrol intelligence units will gain access to a face recognition tool built on billions of images scraped from the internet.
#hackernews #surveillance […]
Namu Amida Butsu
February 13, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Namu Amida Butsu
Dude rejects #aiagents code, then the agent writes and publishes a hit piece on him in an attempt to bully him, harm his reputation. Dude then writes a blog post about the experience and the original author of the agent posts an apology. But this is more than just a humorous anecdote, it’s a BIG […]
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connectop.us
February 13, 2026 at 4:54 AM
Dude rejects #aiagents code, then the agent writes and publishes a hit piece on him in an attempt to bully him, harm his reputation. Dude then writes a blog post about the experience and the original author of the agent posts an apology. But this is more than just a humorous anecdote, it’s a BIG […]
Beautiful afternoon in Southern Oregon’s #roguevalley today. But it is February and it really shouldn’t look like this or be over 60 degrees. For #southernoregon this is the winter that wasn’t, and that is concerning. I’m really worried about what summer fire […]
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[Original post on connectop.us]
February 12, 2026 at 11:03 PM
Beautiful afternoon in Southern Oregon’s #roguevalley today. But it is February and it really shouldn’t look like this or be over 60 degrees. For #southernoregon this is the winter that wasn’t, and that is concerning. I’m really worried about what summer fire […]
[Original post on connectop.us]
[Original post on connectop.us]
At first they blamed #workathome for the collapse of downtown office building occupancy, and sure, that had some small part to play. But it turns out that it’s #ai layoffs that are now undermining the office real estate market, which led to a substantial sell-off today.
From: @havvyhh2 […]
From: @havvyhh2 […]
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connectop.us
February 12, 2026 at 10:54 PM
At first they blamed #workathome for the collapse of downtown office building occupancy, and sure, that had some small part to play. But it turns out that it’s #ai layoffs that are now undermining the office real estate market, which led to a substantial sell-off today.
From: @havvyhh2 […]
From: @havvyhh2 […]
I’m old enough to remember who was, until now, the WORST #attorneygeneral in US History. I never thought anyone could be worse. I was wrong😑. Someone needs to remind #pambondi - After his tenure as U.S. Attorney General, John Mitchell served as chairman of […]
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February 12, 2026 at 10:47 PM
I’m old enough to remember who was, until now, the WORST #attorneygeneral in US History. I never thought anyone could be worse. I was wrong😑. Someone needs to remind #pambondi - After his tenure as U.S. Attorney General, John Mitchell served as chairman of […]
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[Original post on connectop.us]
I love the way my kitchen (where I do a lot of my digital work) smells when my wife bakes bread. Reminds me of the feeling when you first walk into a bakery and your nose is bathed in awesome aromas. I’m so spoiled, yesterday she baked my favorite cookies. Being […]
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February 12, 2026 at 10:39 PM
I love the way my kitchen (where I do a lot of my digital work) smells when my wife bakes bread. Reminds me of the feeling when you first walk into a bakery and your nose is bathed in awesome aromas. I’m so spoiled, yesterday she baked my favorite cookies. Being […]
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[Original post on connectop.us]
Reposted by Charlie McHenry
Rough week for Trump, right? Backlash from Rs to racist memes, loses the Canada tariffs vote, Lutnick and Bondi making terrible headlines in Congress, SAVE passes but DOA in Senate, all-time-low approval numbers… etc. I’m expecting some truly unhinged Truth Social posts tonight
February 12, 2026 at 12:37 AM
Rough week for Trump, right? Backlash from Rs to racist memes, loses the Canada tariffs vote, Lutnick and Bondi making terrible headlines in Congress, SAVE passes but DOA in Senate, all-time-low approval numbers… etc. I’m expecting some truly unhinged Truth Social posts tonight
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The #singularity will occur on a Tuesday - Specifically Tuesday, July 18, 2034. Here’s the mathematical proof… What do you think? #ai #agi #artificialintelligence
https://campedersen.com/singularity
https://campedersen.com/singularity
奇点将在星期二发生
The Singularity will occur on a Tuesday (campedersen.com)
01:04 ↑ 154 HN Points
campedersen.com
February 10, 2026 at 8:03 PM
The #singularity will occur on a Tuesday - Specifically Tuesday, July 18, 2034. Here’s the mathematical proof… What do you think? #ai #agi #artificialintelligence
https://campedersen.com/singularity
https://campedersen.com/singularity
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𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲, 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗸𝘀. 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴.
https://thehill.com/homenews/media/5733236-gallup-stops-presidential-approval-ratings-polls/
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https://thehill.com/homenews/media/5733236-gallup-stops-presidential-approval-ratings-polls/
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February 11, 2026 at 8:37 PM
𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲, 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗸𝘀. 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴.
https://thehill.com/homenews/media/5733236-gallup-stops-presidential-approval-ratings-polls/
📷 Nextstar Media
https://thehill.com/homenews/media/5733236-gallup-stops-presidential-approval-ratings-polls/
📷 Nextstar Media
Massive props to the monks - 'Walk for Peace' concludes as Buddhist monks arrive in Washington after 15-week trek - Where TF are the so-called #christians⁉️ Buddhist monks putting #evangelicals to shame. #religion #buddhism #monks #walkforpeace […]
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February 11, 2026 at 8:35 PM
Massive props to the monks - 'Walk for Peace' concludes as Buddhist monks arrive in Washington after 15-week trek - Where TF are the so-called #christians⁉️ Buddhist monks putting #evangelicals to shame. #religion #buddhism #monks #walkforpeace […]
Kelly and Slotkin accuse Trump of weaponizing justice system https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2026/02/11/mark-kelly-blasts-trump-indictment-attempt-military-video
February 11, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Kelly and Slotkin accuse Trump of weaponizing justice system https://www.axios.com/local/phoenix/2026/02/11/mark-kelly-blasts-trump-indictment-attempt-military-video
Tillis pans ‘political lawfare’ after grand jury declines to indict Democratic lawmakers - #uspol https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2026/02/11/congress/tillis-on-lawfare-00775810
February 11, 2026 at 8:27 PM
Tillis pans ‘political lawfare’ after grand jury declines to indict Democratic lawmakers - #uspol https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2026/02/11/congress/tillis-on-lawfare-00775810
🤣 Grand jury declines to indict Democratic lawmakers who urged service members to disobey illegal Trump orders - Because freedom of speech and freedom of the press really do matter. #lol #uspol https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/10/politics/jury-declines-to-indict-lawmakers-illegal-orders-video
February 11, 2026 at 8:25 PM
🤣 Grand jury declines to indict Democratic lawmakers who urged service members to disobey illegal Trump orders - Because freedom of speech and freedom of the press really do matter. #lol #uspol https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/10/politics/jury-declines-to-indict-lawmakers-illegal-orders-video
Republican House bill guts laws protecting US consumers from toxic chemicals
Bill limits type of science used to determine health risks and gives industry major role in chemical review process #publichealth #republicansdidthis #toxic #chemicalpollution #regulation
Source: the Guardian […]
Bill limits type of science used to determine health risks and gives industry major role in chemical review process #publichealth #republicansdidthis #toxic #chemicalpollution #regulation
Source: the Guardian […]
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connectop.us
February 11, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Republican House bill guts laws protecting US consumers from toxic chemicals
Bill limits type of science used to determine health risks and gives industry major role in chemical review process #publichealth #republicansdidthis #toxic #chemicalpollution #regulation
Source: the Guardian […]
Bill limits type of science used to determine health risks and gives industry major role in chemical review process #publichealth #republicansdidthis #toxic #chemicalpollution #regulation
Source: the Guardian […]
Pentagon-FAA dispute over lasers to thwart cartel drones led to airspace closure, AP sources say - WASHINGTON (AP) — The sudden and surprising airspace closure over El Paso, Texas, stemmed from the Pentagon’s plans to test a laser for use in shooting down drones used by Mexican drug cartels […]
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February 11, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Pentagon-FAA dispute over lasers to thwart cartel drones led to airspace closure, AP sources say - WASHINGTON (AP) — The sudden and surprising airspace closure over El Paso, Texas, stemmed from the Pentagon’s plans to test a laser for use in shooting down drones used by Mexican drug cartels […]
Imma finish off tonight with a couple of unique versions of the Beatles classic…Blackbird. First. fine young French guitarist Antoine Boyer playing with South Korean Jazz harmonica virtuoso Yeore Kim. Recorded in Seoul. #music #jazz #guitar […]
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February 11, 2026 at 4:55 AM
February 11, 2026 at 1:26 AM
Rep Ro Khanna asks the questions on all of our lips… “Who are they protecting? Why are they protecting them?” - This is powerful stuff, just what we want our politicians, our representatives, doing‼️ Link below to the video on the r/law subreddit. #epstein #epsteinfiles #coverup #pedophiles […]
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connectop.us
February 11, 2026 at 1:20 AM
Rep Ro Khanna asks the questions on all of our lips… “Who are they protecting? Why are they protecting them?” - This is powerful stuff, just what we want our politicians, our representatives, doing‼️ Link below to the video on the r/law subreddit. #epstein #epsteinfiles #coverup #pedophiles […]
Reposted by Charlie McHenry
“ICE plans to lease offices throughout the US as part of a secret, monthslong expansion campaign. WIRED is publishing dozens of these locations.” https://www.wired.com/story/ice-expansion-across-us-at-heres-where-its-going-next/
February 10, 2026 at 5:46 PM
“ICE plans to lease offices throughout the US as part of a secret, monthslong expansion campaign. WIRED is publishing dozens of these locations.” https://www.wired.com/story/ice-expansion-across-us-at-heres-where-its-going-next/
If you are interested in #africa - what’s going on in the Continent from a local POV, then subscribe to the FREE source “THE CONTINENT” published in South Africa but covering developments in all of Africa. You can’t count on American, European or any former colonial power for the ‘real’ inside […]
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connectop.us
February 10, 2026 at 8:45 PM
If you are interested in #africa - what’s going on in the Continent from a local POV, then subscribe to the FREE source “THE CONTINENT” published in South Africa but covering developments in all of Africa. You can’t count on American, European or any former colonial power for the ‘real’ inside […]
The #singularity will occur on a Tuesday - Specifically Tuesday, July 18, 2034. Here’s the mathematical proof… What do you think? #ai #agi #artificialintelligence
https://campedersen.com/singularity
https://campedersen.com/singularity
奇点将在星期二发生
The Singularity will occur on a Tuesday (campedersen.com)
01:04 ↑ 154 HN Points
campedersen.com
February 10, 2026 at 8:03 PM
The #singularity will occur on a Tuesday - Specifically Tuesday, July 18, 2034. Here’s the mathematical proof… What do you think? #ai #agi #artificialintelligence
https://campedersen.com/singularity
https://campedersen.com/singularity
Reposted by Charlie McHenry
Just a reminder amidst all this noise and chaos…Meta, Google, Snap, and TikTok all purposefully designed their social media products to addict children and teens with no regard for known harms to their wellbeing, and how that mass youth addiction was core to the companies’ business models […]
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connectop.us
February 8, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Just a reminder amidst all this noise and chaos…Meta, Google, Snap, and TikTok all purposefully designed their social media products to addict children and teens with no regard for known harms to their wellbeing, and how that mass youth addiction was core to the companies’ business models […]
Landmark trial in California accusing #socialmedia companies of consciously addicting children to their platforms to pad the bottom line. Profits over #publichealth and propriety. This, my friends, is predatory, exploitative #capitalism at its worst - and ‘woke’ European states are correct in […]
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connectop.us
February 10, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Landmark trial in California accusing #socialmedia companies of consciously addicting children to their platforms to pad the bottom line. Profits over #publichealth and propriety. This, my friends, is predatory, exploitative #capitalism at its worst - and ‘woke’ European states are correct in […]