Roland Klose
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Court documents show considerable concern within Microsoft and its partner OpenAI over the use of millions of news articles to develop A.I. systems. Microsoft employees debated whether what OpenAI was doing represented the “largest theft of labor in human history.” www.nytimes.com/2026/09/17/t...
September 18, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Court documents show considerable concern within Microsoft and its partner OpenAI over the use of millions of news articles to develop A.I. systems. Microsoft employees debated whether what OpenAI was doing represented the “largest theft of labor in human history.” www.nytimes.com/2026/09/17/t...
“What AI models are getting seriously good at is imitating some of the hallmarks of consciousness. This in itself is a significant worry. It’s causing many people to become deeply confused about what is happening around us, and it should concern us all.” mustafa-suleyman.ai/a-warning-ab... #AI #LLM
September 18, 2026 at 2:15 PM
“What AI models are getting seriously good at is imitating some of the hallmarks of consciousness. This in itself is a significant worry. It’s causing many people to become deeply confused about what is happening around us, and it should concern us all.” mustafa-suleyman.ai/a-warning-ab... #AI #LLM
Trump digs deep into GOP’s racist trick bag. “Willie Horton was a bad guy, really bad guy.” apnews.com/article/trum...
September 18, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Trump digs deep into GOP’s racist trick bag. “Willie Horton was a bad guy, really bad guy.” apnews.com/article/trum...
“Political idealism born of extreme suffering contains the seed of its own perversion and decay, and that, driven by fear and vengeful hatred, victims of historical calamities can very quickly turn into executioners.” harpers.org/archive/2026...
September 17, 2026 at 4:14 PM
“Political idealism born of extreme suffering contains the seed of its own perversion and decay, and that, driven by fear and vengeful hatred, victims of historical calamities can very quickly turn into executioners.” harpers.org/archive/2026...
Human rights experts commissioned by the U.N.’s top human rights body say they have found “reasonable grounds” to believe the United States committed war crimes in two strikes in Iran, including on a school in the southern city of Minab. apnews.com/article/un-h...
September 17, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Human rights experts commissioned by the U.N.’s top human rights body say they have found “reasonable grounds” to believe the United States committed war crimes in two strikes in Iran, including on a school in the southern city of Minab. apnews.com/article/un-h...
September 16, 2026 at 8:22 PM
“The institutional response to the film and the threats against its creators are characteristic of dictatorial regimes.” www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...
Threats intensify against Israeli directors of Gaza documentary NAZA
Human rights organisations express support for directors of Guardian-produced film facing threats from Israeli ministers and far-right activists
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September 16, 2026 at 4:08 PM
“The institutional response to the film and the threats against its creators are characteristic of dictatorial regimes.” www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...
After getting rebuffed by the Missouri Supreme Court, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway and Secretary of State Denny Hoskins are asking a federal appeals court to declare that referendums on congressional redistricting maps are unconstitutional. www.stltoday.com/news/local/g...
Hanaway sides with plaintiffs seeking use of 2025 Missouri congressional map in November
Hanaway had declined to say whether her office would defend the Missouri Supreme Court's interpretation of state law after two losses at the U.S. Supreme Court.
www.stltoday.com
September 16, 2026 at 12:49 AM
After getting rebuffed by the Missouri Supreme Court, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway and Secretary of State Denny Hoskins are asking a federal appeals court to declare that referendums on congressional redistricting maps are unconstitutional. www.stltoday.com/news/local/g...
Trump approves $2.8 billion arms sale to Israel, including 40,000 one-ton bombs. “If you wanted to extend the Iran war into the indefinite future, this is exactly what you’d do.” www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/u...
Trump Approves $2.8 Billion Arms Sale to Israel, Including 40,000 One-Ton Bombs (Gift Article)
The package would be among the largest deliveries of U.S. munitions to Israel.
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September 15, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Trump approves $2.8 billion arms sale to Israel, including 40,000 one-ton bombs. “If you wanted to extend the Iran war into the indefinite future, this is exactly what you’d do.” www.nytimes.com/2026/09/15/u...
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What will you trading frogs do on a day
When Armageddon thunders through the land:
When each sad patriot rises, mad with shame.
His ballot or his musket in his hand? — Vachel Lindsay
What will you trading frogs do on a day
When Armageddon thunders through the land:
When each sad patriot rises, mad with shame.
His ballot or his musket in his hand? — Vachel Lindsay
September 14, 2026 at 11:25 PM
STOCK EXCHANGE
What will you trading frogs do on a day
When Armageddon thunders through the land:
When each sad patriot rises, mad with shame.
His ballot or his musket in his hand? — Vachel Lindsay
What will you trading frogs do on a day
When Armageddon thunders through the land:
When each sad patriot rises, mad with shame.
His ballot or his musket in his hand? — Vachel Lindsay
Who does Catherine Hanaway work for? Not the state of Missouri, it appears. www.stltoday.com/news/local/g...
Will Missouri AG keep fighting state Supreme Court over congressional map? She won't say.
Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway, whose office is supposed to defend Missouri law, will be confronted with a choice once again this week.
www.stltoday.com
September 12, 2026 at 1:11 PM
Who does Catherine Hanaway work for? Not the state of Missouri, it appears. www.stltoday.com/news/local/g...
Almost 20 months into President Donald Trump’s second term, his long-running media clashes have grown into a sweeping campaign to control speech in America that stands out for applying so many levers, so fast, all at once. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/12/u...
September 12, 2026 at 10:57 AM
Almost 20 months into President Donald Trump’s second term, his long-running media clashes have grown into a sweeping campaign to control speech in America that stands out for applying so many levers, so fast, all at once. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/12/u...
The Alternative für Deutschland is facing scrutiny over the suitability of some of its prospective new MPs — including a former Stasi officer and a former pornography actor — just days after its historic win in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...
September 12, 2026 at 10:03 AM
The Alternative für Deutschland is facing scrutiny over the suitability of some of its prospective new MPs — including a former Stasi officer and a former pornography actor — just days after its historic win in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...
“The Israel Defense Forces prefer to target Hamas terrorists in their homes at night — and if they live with their family, or in heavily populated neighborhoods, too bad.” www.theguardian.com/film/2026/se...
September 11, 2026 at 8:28 PM
“The Israel Defense Forces prefer to target Hamas terrorists in their homes at night — and if they live with their family, or in heavily populated neighborhoods, too bad.” www.theguardian.com/film/2026/se...
The “expedited schedule is so pointless on the merits that I suspect it’s got an audience of one, which is wildly inappropriate.... It’s one thing if you’re already writing an opinion. It’s another to schedule a proceeding that you know in advance won’t matter.” www.stltoday.com/news/local/g...
Missouri GOP says its preferred voting map still has a chance. Experts aren't so sure.
An attorney for the signature gatherers suggests the Missouri Supreme Court consider appointing someone other than Attorney General Catherine Hanaway to represent the state in the U.S. Court of Appeal...
www.stltoday.com
September 11, 2026 at 7:58 PM
The “expedited schedule is so pointless on the merits that I suspect it’s got an audience of one, which is wildly inappropriate.... It’s one thing if you’re already writing an opinion. It’s another to schedule a proceeding that you know in advance won’t matter.” www.stltoday.com/news/local/g...
After 37 years, federal oversight of Teamsters ends peoplesworld.org/article/afte...
After 37 years, federal oversight of Teamsters ends
NEW YORK—After 37 years, six U.S. presidents and four union presidents, U.S. government oversight over the Teamsters has come to an end. But the changes in the union’s structure, including making ele...
peoplesworld.org
September 11, 2026 at 12:20 PM
After 37 years, federal oversight of Teamsters ends peoplesworld.org/article/afte...
“By treating Trump’s rhetoric as normal, US and western societies are becoming more desensitized to the idea of large-scale violence — including the targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure — as a legitimate kind of warfare.” www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
September 11, 2026 at 11:10 AM
“By treating Trump’s rhetoric as normal, US and western societies are becoming more desensitized to the idea of large-scale violence — including the targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure — as a legitimate kind of warfare.” www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
“Now, they can move chess pieces around, but how do you do that when you have no chess pieces left?” www.poynter.org/business-wor...
McClatchy cuts more than 90 staff in its most severe layoffs in years - Poynter
At least 13 papers — including The Miami Herald, The Sacramento Bee and The Kansas City Star — lost reporters
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September 10, 2026 at 10:34 PM
“Now, they can move chess pieces around, but how do you do that when you have no chess pieces left?” www.poynter.org/business-wor...
Seven months after its new chairman called layoffs a ‘bad’ word, Lee Enterprises cuts staff www.poynter.org/business-wor...
Seven months after its new chairman called layoffs a ‘bad’ word, Lee Enterprises cuts staff - Poynter
Those affected include veteran copy editors and the sole remaining newsroom employee of a North Carolina paper
www.poynter.org
September 10, 2026 at 6:29 PM
Seven months after its new chairman called layoffs a ‘bad’ word, Lee Enterprises cuts staff www.poynter.org/business-wor...
Denny Hoskins: “Following the United States Supreme Court’s stay, the only governing court order in effect is from the Missouri Supreme Court. In accordance with that order, my Office is directing local election authorities to use the 2022 congressional map.”
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September 10, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Denny Hoskins: “Following the United States Supreme Court’s stay, the only governing court order in effect is from the Missouri Supreme Court. In accordance with that order, my Office is directing local election authorities to use the 2022 congressional map.”
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A new poll shows 47% of Missourians approve or strongly approve of President Donald Trump, while 52% disapprove or strongly disapprove.
Gov. Kehoe's approval rating has fallen to 39%, with only 7% who said they strongly approve. #moleg #mogov
Gov. Kehoe's approval rating has fallen to 39%, with only 7% who said they strongly approve. #moleg #mogov
Trump, Kehoe post first negative approval ratings in new Missouri poll • Missouri Independent
A new poll shows more Missourians disapprove of President Donald Trump and Gov. Mike Kehoe’s job performance than approve.
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September 10, 2026 at 12:01 PM
These three Missourians will be remembered for how hard they worked to get rid of one Black congressman.
September 10, 2026 at 12:37 PM
These three Missourians will be remembered for how hard they worked to get rid of one Black congressman.
Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins, who faces a contempt hearing Thursday, talks about his legal prowess on St. Louis talk radio: “I’ve never claimed to be an attorney, but it doesn’t take an attorney to Google the Supremacy Clause and figure out the Supremacy Clause applies in this case.”
September 9, 2026 at 1:29 PM
Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins, who faces a contempt hearing Thursday, talks about his legal prowess on St. Louis talk radio: “I’ve never claimed to be an attorney, but it doesn’t take an attorney to Google the Supremacy Clause and figure out the Supremacy Clause applies in this case.”
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he would sue the newspaper Haaretz after it reported that the Emirati president had warned him Hamas was planning a major operation against Israel. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/08/w...
Before Oct. 7 Attack, Netanyahu Was Warned, Report Says. He Denies It. (Gift Article)
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he would sue the newspaper Haaretz after it reported that the Emirati president had warned him Hamas was planning a major operation against Israel.
www.nytimes.com
September 9, 2026 at 11:31 AM
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he would sue the newspaper Haaretz after it reported that the Emirati president had warned him Hamas was planning a major operation against Israel. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/08/w...
Rather than continuing to wax nostalgic about his old hometown newspaper, David Hoffmann should instead tell the public how he is rebuilding Lee’s newsrooms. rwklose.com/2026/09/01/e...
September 8, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Rather than continuing to wax nostalgic about his old hometown newspaper, David Hoffmann should instead tell the public how he is rebuilding Lee’s newsrooms. rwklose.com/2026/09/01/e...