Marianne Costantinou
@mcgreek.bsky.social
Ex-newspaper reporter. Writer. Mom. Brooklyn born, now in Florida. Boomer. Greek immigrant parents. Movie / TV junkie. Foodie. Collector of art, vintage stuff. Birkenstock gal. Liberal / Progressive - not PC …. I give good retweets.
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One great writer's obituary for another.
Brian Howard on Dan McQuade.
"Nobody understood Philadelphia, and Philadelphians, like Dan."
www.phillymag.com/news/2026/01...
Brian Howard on Dan McQuade.
"Nobody understood Philadelphia, and Philadelphians, like Dan."
www.phillymag.com/news/2026/01...
Dan McQuade Got Philly Like No One Else
The writer, who died Wednesday, was one of the most gifted chroniclers of the Philadelphia experience.
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January 29, 2026 at 4:29 PM
One great writer's obituary for another.
Brian Howard on Dan McQuade.
"Nobody understood Philadelphia, and Philadelphians, like Dan."
www.phillymag.com/news/2026/01...
Brian Howard on Dan McQuade.
"Nobody understood Philadelphia, and Philadelphians, like Dan."
www.phillymag.com/news/2026/01...
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January 31, 2026 at 1:35 AM
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Sixers hold a moment of silence for Dan McQuade.
January 30, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Sixers hold a moment of silence for Dan McQuade.
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Dan McQuade, 1983–2026: defector.com/dan-mcquade-...
Dan McQuade, 1983–2026 | Defector
Dan McQuade, our friend and colleague, died this week at the age of 43. He is survived by his wife and young son. At the end of 2024, Dan was diagnosed with neuroendocrine cancer. The news of his…
defector.com
January 29, 2026 at 12:57 AM
Dan McQuade, 1983–2026: defector.com/dan-mcquade-...
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ICE agents in Minneapolis are using facial recognition and other tools to identify undocumented immigrants and track protesters, officials said. The agency is also using cellphone and social media tools to monitor people’s online activity and potentially hack into phones.
The Tech Arsenal That ICE Has Deployed in Minneapolis
Agents use facial recognition, social media monitoring and other tech tools not only to identify undocumented immigrants but also to track protesters, current and former officials said.
nyti.ms
January 30, 2026 at 10:10 PM
ICE agents in Minneapolis are using facial recognition and other tools to identify undocumented immigrants and track protesters, officials said. The agency is also using cellphone and social media tools to monitor people’s online activity and potentially hack into phones.
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Comedians, co-stars and fans shared memories and favorite scenes featuring Catherine O’Hara, the prolific actress and comedian who died on Friday. “Mama. I thought we had time. I wanted more,” Macaulay Culkin, who played O’Hara’s son Kevin in the “Home Alone” movies, wrote on Instagram.
Co-Stars and Fans Pay Tribute to Catherine O’Hara
Videos and photos filled social media as fans shared their favorite scenes from O’Hara’s acting career and co-stars memorialized her.
nyti.ms
January 30, 2026 at 10:16 PM
Comedians, co-stars and fans shared memories and favorite scenes featuring Catherine O’Hara, the prolific actress and comedian who died on Friday. “Mama. I thought we had time. I wanted more,” Macaulay Culkin, who played O’Hara’s son Kevin in the “Home Alone” movies, wrote on Instagram.
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Known as the “crying horse,” a glum Lunar New Year toy with a manufacturing error has become an unlikely emblem. Many young Chinese workers have embraced it as a symbol of their exhaustion and disillusion. nyti.ms/4k9cAdO
January 30, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Known as the “crying horse,” a glum Lunar New Year toy with a manufacturing error has become an unlikely emblem. Many young Chinese workers have embraced it as a symbol of their exhaustion and disillusion. nyti.ms/4k9cAdO
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After diving into the frigid San Francisco Bay and paddling more than a mile, a coyote surfaced on Alcatraz Island. One video shows the coyote struggling onto the rocky shore.
It is the first documented coyote on Alcatraz since the island was transferred to the National Park Service in 1972.
It is the first documented coyote on Alcatraz since the island was transferred to the National Park Service in 1972.
Escape to Alcatraz: Coyote Swims a Mile in Search of New Turf
The coyote struggled onto the rocky shore this month. It is the first documented coyote on Alcatraz since the island was transferred to the National Park Service in 1972.
nyti.ms
January 31, 2026 at 12:40 AM
After diving into the frigid San Francisco Bay and paddling more than a mile, a coyote surfaced on Alcatraz Island. One video shows the coyote struggling onto the rocky shore.
It is the first documented coyote on Alcatraz since the island was transferred to the National Park Service in 1972.
It is the first documented coyote on Alcatraz since the island was transferred to the National Park Service in 1972.
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More than five years after President Trump lost the 2020 election, he and his administration are still pursuing baseless conspiracy theories in an attempt to prove otherwise.
How Trump’s 2020 Election Claims Have Been Debunked Again and Again
The Trump administration has recently escalated its efforts to prove widespread voter fraud in 2020. Election officials and top Republicans have repeatedly said these claims are baseless.
nyti.ms
January 29, 2026 at 11:50 PM
More than five years after President Trump lost the 2020 election, he and his administration are still pursuing baseless conspiracy theories in an attempt to prove otherwise.
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The New York Post, once strictly a regional paper, has found an audience around the country. Now, there’s a new effort from Rupert Murdoch’s media empire to export the tabloid’s brand of screaming headlines to the West Coast, with a newspaper run by an Australian.
Murdoch and News Corp Take on the West Coast with The California Post
The expansion of the Murdoch tabloid from its New York roots to the West Coast is the latest sign of the outlet’s national ambitions.
nyti.ms
January 30, 2026 at 12:25 AM
The New York Post, once strictly a regional paper, has found an audience around the country. Now, there’s a new effort from Rupert Murdoch’s media empire to export the tabloid’s brand of screaming headlines to the West Coast, with a newspaper run by an Australian.
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The Washington Post is expected to announce significant layoffs and narrow its coverage of international, sports and local topics.
Washington Post Plans Cuts to Reshape Newsroom
The changes are expected to include significant layoffs in areas like sports and international coverage.
nyti.ms
January 30, 2026 at 12:30 AM
The Washington Post is expected to announce significant layoffs and narrow its coverage of international, sports and local topics.
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My new story, a deep dive on what it can mean to protest in America today. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/29/u...
She Fought a Book Ban. She May Never Teach Again.
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January 29, 2026 at 5:29 PM
My new story, a deep dive on what it can mean to protest in America today. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/29/u...
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Rumors have swirled that Amazon-owned Ring, which has sold tens of millions of smart cameras and video doorbells, has been providing ICE agents with access to user data. We contacted Ring for clarification, and Wirecutter independently investigated the concerns ourselves.
Ring Denies Rumors That Its Footage Is Used by ICE. Here’s What to Know.
Influencers are saying that Ring cameras are accessible to federal law enforcement and urging owners to turn off or destroy them. The truth is more complicated.
nyti.ms
January 30, 2026 at 3:50 AM
Rumors have swirled that Amazon-owned Ring, which has sold tens of millions of smart cameras and video doorbells, has been providing ICE agents with access to user data. We contacted Ring for clarification, and Wirecutter independently investigated the concerns ourselves.
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From @theathletic.com: After retiring from the NFL, Charles Tillman, known for his signature “Peanut Punch,” worked as an FBI agent. He loved his coworkers and found honor, integrity, and nobility in their service. Then the immigration raids started. nyti.ms/45EqpuX
January 30, 2026 at 3:13 PM
From @theathletic.com: After retiring from the NFL, Charles Tillman, known for his signature “Peanut Punch,” worked as an FBI agent. He loved his coworkers and found honor, integrity, and nobility in their service. Then the immigration raids started. nyti.ms/45EqpuX
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Breaking News: Prosecutors cannot seek the death penalty in the murder trial of Luigi Mangione, a federal judge ruled.
Federal Judge Drops Death Penalty Charge Against Luigi Mangione
The judge, Margaret Garnett of Federal District Court, said the case against Luigi Mangione would still proceed to trial on other counts.
nyti.ms
January 30, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Breaking News: Prosecutors cannot seek the death penalty in the murder trial of Luigi Mangione, a federal judge ruled.
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Federal agents arrested the former CNN anchor Don Lemon on Thursday on charges that he violated federal law during a Jan. 18 protest against the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, his lawyer said. The case had been rejected last week by a magistrate judge. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/u...
January 30, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Federal agents arrested the former CNN anchor Don Lemon on Thursday on charges that he violated federal law during a Jan. 18 protest against the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, his lawyer said. The case had been rejected last week by a magistrate judge. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/u...
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President Trump has chosen Kevin Warsh as his next chair of the Federal Reserve. Warsh, if confirmed by the Senate, would succeed Jerome Powell, who was attacked by Trump over the bank’s reluctance to more aggressively cut interest rates. Here’s what to know about Warsh.
Who Is Kevin Warsh, Trump’s Pick to Lead the Fed?
The president’s choice to lead the Federal Reserve is a financier and former governor of the central bank.
nyti.ms
January 30, 2026 at 4:20 PM
President Trump has chosen Kevin Warsh as his next chair of the Federal Reserve. Warsh, if confirmed by the Senate, would succeed Jerome Powell, who was attacked by Trump over the bank’s reluctance to more aggressively cut interest rates. Here’s what to know about Warsh.
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Breaking News: The Justice Department released 3 million more pages from its Jeffrey Epstein files, and thousands of videos and images. Follow live updates.
Justice Department Releases More Epstein Files: Live Updates
The trove of documents related to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein is the largest release to date by the Justice Department, and includes thousands of videos and photographs.
nyti.ms
January 30, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Breaking News: The Justice Department released 3 million more pages from its Jeffrey Epstein files, and thousands of videos and images. Follow live updates.
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The “Heated Rivalry” actor Hudson Williams, who pays Shane Hollander, gifted Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada a fictional Olympic Team fleece jacket that his character wore in the show. The home crowd went wild. nyti.ms/4t8OHHr
January 30, 2026 at 4:46 PM
The “Heated Rivalry” actor Hudson Williams, who pays Shane Hollander, gifted Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada a fictional Olympic Team fleece jacket that his character wore in the show. The home crowd went wild. nyti.ms/4t8OHHr
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Breaking News: In a reversal, the Justice Department opened a civil rights investigation into the killing of Alex Pretti, who was shot and killed by federal agents in Minneapolis. Follow live updates.
Justice Dept. Opens Civil Rights Investigation Into ICE Killing of Alex Pretti: Minnesota Live Updates
Trump administration officials had originally said the investigation into the death of Alex Pretti, a Veterans Affairs nurse, was going to be a narrow “use-of-force” inquiry led by the Homeland Security Department.
nyti.ms
January 30, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Breaking News: In a reversal, the Justice Department opened a civil rights investigation into the killing of Alex Pretti, who was shot and killed by federal agents in Minneapolis. Follow live updates.
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Breaking News: Texas A&M ended its women’s studies program and changed hundreds of courses over race and gender to comply with new policies limiting how race and gender ideology may be discussed in classrooms.
Texas A&M Ends Women’s Studies and Overhauls Hundreds of Classes on Race and Gender
New policies limiting the teaching of race and gender issues led administrators and professors to change hundreds of courses. School leaders say the rules could hurt A&M’s reputation.
nyti.ms
January 30, 2026 at 6:29 PM
Breaking News: Texas A&M ended its women’s studies program and changed hundreds of courses over race and gender to comply with new policies limiting how race and gender ideology may be discussed in classrooms.
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Catherine O’Hara, the comedian best known for her roles in “Home Alone,” “Schitt’s Creek” and “Beetlejuice,” and as a member of the influential Canadian sketch comedy series “S.C.T.V.,” has died. She was 71. nyti.ms/4qbsUMS
January 30, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Catherine O’Hara, the comedian best known for her roles in “Home Alone,” “Schitt’s Creek” and “Beetlejuice,” and as a member of the influential Canadian sketch comedy series “S.C.T.V.,” has died. She was 71. nyti.ms/4qbsUMS
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Klobuchar: "When they're killing 2 constituents in my state, and they're taking 2 year olds our of the arms of their mom, and they're taking an elder Hmong man out of his house & putting him out there in his underwear & then figuring out the have the wrong man -- no, I'm not voting for this funding"
January 25, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Klobuchar: "When they're killing 2 constituents in my state, and they're taking 2 year olds our of the arms of their mom, and they're taking an elder Hmong man out of his house & putting him out there in his underwear & then figuring out the have the wrong man -- no, I'm not voting for this funding"
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As federal agents stormed Minneapolis and residents banded together to protect their own, Charles Homan saw a dystopian future become reality. “The federal agents looked more like a platoon of soldiers navigating a hostile foreign capital than conventional law enforcement in an American city.”
Watching America Unravel in Minneapolis
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January 25, 2026 at 6:57 PM
As federal agents stormed Minneapolis and residents banded together to protect their own, Charles Homan saw a dystopian future become reality. “The federal agents looked more like a platoon of soldiers navigating a hostile foreign capital than conventional law enforcement in an American city.”
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I’m not voting for one more dime for ICE or CBP.
These agents are provoking chaos and conflict in American cities and killing people in cold blood.
These agents are provoking chaos and conflict in American cities and killing people in cold blood.
January 25, 2026 at 10:02 PM
I’m not voting for one more dime for ICE or CBP.
These agents are provoking chaos and conflict in American cities and killing people in cold blood.
These agents are provoking chaos and conflict in American cities and killing people in cold blood.