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Hamas rejects proposed deal for the Israeli hostages
We still know next to nothing about the current state of the remaining Israeli hostages Hamas and other Gazans took on October 7. That’s about five and a half months ago. It’s pretty much a certainty that many are dead, … Continue reading →
Baltimore bridge collapses after being struck by cargo ship
This is a shock: The Francis Scott Key Bridge along I-695 in Maryland collapsed into the Baltimore harbor following a “ship strike” early Tuesday morning, setting off a search and rescue mission for those who plunged into the chilly waters. … Continue reading →
Recycling research in DEI – andMad magazine
Here’s another case alleging research misconduct by a DEI academician: The chief diversity officer of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, LaVar Charleston, who also teaches at the university’s school of education, has a decades-long track record of research misconduct, according to … Continue reading →
Open thread 3/26/24
Once again: on caring about how Jews vote
Back in December I wrote a lengthy post on the “Jewish vote” – how much people seem to care about that statistic, and the amount in terms of numbers. I strongly suggest you read that post now; it’s not particularly … Continue reading →
The Biden administration follows in Obama’s footsteps and abstains in the UN regarding Israel
It’s all just propaganda anyway. Votes like this in the UN have no teeth and are just ways to show Israel how little support it has and how much support Hamas has in the international community known as the UN: … Continue reading →
Appeals court in NY eases up ever-so-slightly on Trump
The decision went like this: The Supreme Court of the State of New York Appellate Division agreed to block former President Donald Trump’s $464 million bond if he posts $175 within the next ten days for his New York civil … Continue reading →
Open thread 3/25/24
Interlude
It’s been raining today.
Continue reading →The Jewish holiday of Purim begins tonight: escaping destruction
Jewish holidays began at sundown and end at sundown, and Purim is no exception. This year it has special resonance: It commemorates the (Divinely orchestrated) salvation of the Jewish people in the ancient Persian empire from Haman’s plot “to destroy, … Continue reading →
The Moscow massacre: who are the perpetrators?
Last night there was a horrific massacre at the start of a concert in a large venue in Moscow. The fog of war is still operating, but it appears that at least a hundred people were killed and that the … Continue reading →