Bookmarks for 2026-01-25T15:44:12.567Z

• Welcome to post-Darwinism: AI fires silver bullet for creating new life Added: Jan 25, 2026

  Welcome to post-Darwinism: AI fires silver bullet for creating new life

  In a breakthrough experiment, molecular biologists and tech entrepreneurs have teamed up to write the genetic code of a virus that destroys killer bacteria

  

• Rice researchers replicating Edison’s 1879 light bulb experiments show graphene may have been unintentional byproduct | Rice News | News and Media Relations | Rice University Added: Jan 25, 2026

• Bill Maher calls NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani a 'straight up communist' | Fox News Added: Jan 25, 2026

  Bill Maher calls NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani a 'straight up communist' | Fox News

  

• Who Was Alex Pretti? The 37-Year-Old ICU Nurse Killed by Federal Agents in Minneapolis - WSJ Added: Jan 25, 2026

• Trump and Democrats harden their stances after Minneapolis shooting - POLITICO Added: Jan 25, 2026

  Trump and Democrats harden their stances after Minneapolis shooting

  Site: POLITICO

  While Trump officials branded the shooting victim a “terrorist,” Democrats called on immigration agents to get out.

  

• Chocolate Hills: The color-changing mounds in the Philippines that inspired legends of mud-slinging giants | Live Science Added: Jan 25, 2026

  Chocolate Hills: The color-changing mounds in the Philippines that inspired legends of mud-slinging giants

  Site: Live Science

  The Chocolate Hills are 1,776 mounds on Bohol Island in the Philippines where grassy cover turns brown during the dry season.

  

• Scientist Horrified as ChatGPT Deletes All His "Research" Added: Jan 25, 2026

  Scientist Horrified as ChatGPT Deletes All His Research

  Site: Futurism

  A scientist admitted he'd "lost" two years' worth of "carefully structured academic work" after turning off ChatGPT's "data consent" option.

  

• Democrats are shying away from climate messaging. One of their own is fighting back. - POLITICO Added: Jan 25, 2026

  Democrats are shying away from climate messaging. One of their own is fighting back.

  Site: POLITICO

  There’s a schism within the Democratic Party about whether talking about climate change is the right message to win back control of Washington.

  

• Why are human penises so large? New evolutionary study finds two main reasons Added: Jan 25, 2026

  Why are human penises so large? New evolutionary study finds two main reasons

  Site: The Conversation

  Compared to other great apes, human penises are mysteriously large, hinting they act as a signal to mates.

  

• 300-million-year-old brain rhythm links humans, birds, and lizards Added: Jan 25, 2026

  300-million-year-old brain rhythm links humans, birds, and lizards

  Site: Interesting Engineering

  While lizards sleep, a slow, invisible rhythm quietly links their brains with the rest of the body.

  

• Stratospheric Warming Alert: A Massive Shift in the Polar Vortex is Forecast for early February » Severe Weather Europe Added: Jan 25, 2026

  Stratospheric Warming Alert: A Massive Shift in the Polar Vortex is Forecast for early February

  Site: Severe Weather Europe

  A disrupted Polar Vortex is driving U.S. and Canada cold, with an early February Stratospheric Warming now forecast, that could impact the weather patterns deep into February and even into early Spring

  

• 68,000-yea-old cave painting could rewrite origins of human art Added: Jan 25, 2026

  The world’s oldest cave painting was just discovered — and it could rewrite the origins of human history

  Site: New York Post

  It was created by blowing pigment over a hand pressed against the rock — like a prehistoric finger painting.

  

• Quote of the day by Sylvia Plath: 'The worst enemy to creativity is...' - The Economic Times Added: Jan 25, 2026

  Quote of the day by Sylvia Plath: 'The worst enemy to creativity is...' - The Economic Times

  Sylvia Plath, one of the most influential poets and novelists of the 20th century, continues to inspire readers with her profound insights into human emotion, resilience, and creativity. One of her quotes that resonates deeply is:“The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.” – Sylvia PlathThis quote serves as a powerful reminder that our own uncertainty can often hold us back more than external obstacles. Plath’s words encourage readers to confront doubt and embrace their abilities fully.Understanding the Power of Plath’s WordsPlath’s quote highlights a universal truth: self-doubt is a major barrier to personal and creative growth. Whether it is writing, art, career decisions, or life choices, doubting one’s own capability can prevent potential from being realised.By recognising that self-doubt is an “enemy,” Plath urges us to actively challenge it. Her message is clear: true creativity and achievement require confidence, courage, and belief in oneself.Relevance in Today’s Fast-Paced WorldIn an era dominated by social media comparisons, instant success, and societal pressures, self-doubt has become even more prevalent. Plath’s insight encourages us to focus on inner strength rather than external validation.For students, professionals, and creatives alike, this quote reminds us that our growth depends more on self-belief than on approval from others. Confronting doubts head-on is the first step toward achieving our potential.Lessons from Sylvia Plath for Everyday LifeTrust Yourself: Confidence in your abilities is the foundation of success.Turn Doubt into Motivation: Use moments of uncertainty to push yourself further.Embrace Creativity: Let go of fear; innovation comes from risk-taking and experimentation.Be Persistent: Growth is a journey, overcoming self-doubt strengthens resilience.Reflect Regularly: Awareness of your thoughts helps identify when self-doubt is holding you back.Why Sylvia Plath’s Words EndureSylvia Plath’s writing, including her poetry collection Ariel and her semi-autobiographical novel The Bell Jar, explores themes of identity, mental health, and self-expression. Her honest, intense, and deeply human perspective resonates with readers across generations.This particular quote continues to inspire because it addresses a challenge everyone faces: the battle within. By recognising and overcoming self-doubt, we unlock creativity, confidence, and the ability to live authentically.

  

• What Is a Group of Magpies Called? Not a Flock or a Parliament but a... | HowStuffWorks Added: Jan 25, 2026

  What Is a Group of Magpies Called? Not a Flock or a Parliament but a...

  Site: HowStuffWorks

  If you have ever asked, "What is a group of magpies called," you are stepping into a long tradition of collective nouns used for birds.

  

• Elon Musk on X: "Wow" / X Added: Jan 25, 2026

  Site: X (formerly Twitter)

  

• These Humpback Whales Are Using Bubble Nets to Hunt and Pass on the Knowledge Through Their Own Version of Culture Added: Jan 25, 2026

  These Humpback Whales Are Using Bubble Nets to Hunt and Pass on the Knowledge Through Their Own Version of Culture

  Site: ZME Science

  New research believes humpback whale feeding habits could be learned from other pods.

  

• Apple Mac Mini Fly Off The Shelves As Clawdbot Dents The CUDA Moat Added: Jan 25, 2026

  Apple Mac Mini Fly Off The Shelves As Clawdbot Dents The CUDA Moat

  Site: Wccftech

  Apple Mac mini devices soar in popularity with the advent of a viable agentic framework for porting over a given piece of code.

  

• Board of Peace: Don't Let It Succumb to Mission Creep | National Review Added: Jan 25, 2026

  Board of Peace: Don't Let It Succumb to Mission Creep | National Review

  

• Feeling unprepared for the AI boom? You’re not alone Added: Jan 25, 2026

  Feeling unprepared for the AI boom? You’re not alone

  Site: The Conversation

  As businesses race to adopt AI, you might worry that the experience and expertise you’ve built up has become a lot less valuable. But you still have more control over your future than you think.

  

• Batya Ungar-Sargon on X: "This isn't what I see in the video. I see a man exercising his Second Amendment right, who was impeding law enforcement but not attacking them, whose gun may have went off when it was removed by an ICE officer, which then tragically ended his life as the other officers reasonably" / X Added: Jan 25, 2026

  Site: X (formerly Twitter)

  

• Haviv Rettig Gur on X: "I tried to follow Davos. I really did. But I couldn't. Too many fatuous elites (forgive me) lamenting that someone was moving their cheese. You can agree with their concerns over Trump's policies, but you shouldn't take seriously the never-ending, soul-wearying anxiety and moral" / X Added: Jan 25, 2026

  Site: X (formerly Twitter)

  

• Winston Marshall on X: "“This Is The New Cold War” 🚨 Journalist and China analyst Melissa Chen (@MsMelChen) joins me for a razor-sharp conversation on Greenland, China’s Arctic ambitions, and the battle for global dominance. We dive into why Greenland isn’t just ice and rock but it’s a century-old https://t.co/MPYUXiQS2H" / X Added: Jan 25, 2026

  Site: X (formerly Twitter)

  

• “This should be a wake up call!” Trump’s True Motives In Greenland - YouTube Added: Jan 25, 2026

  “This should be a wake up call!” Trump’s True Motives In Greenland

  Site: YouTube

  Get your tickets for Dissident Dialogues HERE : https://dissidentdialogues.org/In this episode of The Winston Marshall Show, I sat down with journalist and C...

  

• Niall Ferguson on X: "There is a rapidly forming narrative in the European and liberal media that the Europeans “won Davos”: primarily by getting Trump to “de-escalate” his demand that the United States acquire Greenland from Denmark. 1/8" / X Added: Jan 25, 2026

  Site: X (formerly Twitter)

  

• Batya Ungar-Sargon on X: "Europe is for them. Trump is for you. That was the President's message in Davos: The global world order in which countries who need us more than we need them think they can lecture us while our taxpayer dollars defend their freedom, in which elites make policy that makes them https://t.co/ulDjsPq2oj" / X Added: Jan 25, 2026

  Site: X (formerly Twitter)

  

• The Real Mike Rowe on X: "Years from now, long after the final credits roll, this actor will be remembered for his incredible contribution to film and television. And based on his latest work, I think it's likely he'll also be remembered for his contribution to music. But thanks to his affection for the https://t.co/G77Cul5EQo" / X Added: Jan 25, 2026

  Site: X (formerly Twitter)

  

• Davos Critique Highlights Elite Blind Spot to Trump Policies / X Added: Jan 25, 2026

  Site: X (formerly Twitter)

  

• Real Conversations | Beyond the Singularity w/ Dr. Pippa Malmgren - YouTube Added: Jan 25, 2026

  Real Conversations | Beyond the Singularity w/ Dr. Pippa Malmgren

  Site: YouTube

  ***This webcast originally aired live on Hedgeye.com on January 13th, 2026***Hedgeye CEO Keith McCullough is joined by economist, tech entrepreneur, and auth...

  

• Why Trump will get Greenland - YouTube Added: Jan 25, 2026

  Why Trump will get Greenland

  Site: YouTube

  📰 Subscribe to UnHerd today at: https://bit.ly/3Qdkd5yUnHerd’s Freddie Sayers speaks with author and Cambridge professor Helen Thompson, economist Pippa Mal...

  

• Here's why Greenland's 'in play' - YouTube Added: Jan 25, 2026

  Here's why Greenland's 'in play'

  Site: YouTube

  Former Special Assistant to President George W. Bush, Pippa Malmgren, joins 'Making Money' to discuss developing geopolitical headlines, the Ukraine-Russia w...

  

• A Crack in the Ice of Geopolitics: Greenland, Svalbard, Bornholm, Canada, the Digital Iron Curtain and Suez Added: Jan 25, 2026

  A Crack in the Ice of Geopolitics: Greenland, Svalbard, Bornholm, Canada, the Digital Iron Curtain and Suez

  I've been listening to the Inuit in Greenland and speaking with Arctic leaders. Here is what I learned. It's more complex than it appears...

  

• Greenland for Greenlanders - by Dr Pippa Added: Jan 25, 2026

  Greenland for Greenlanders

  Negotiating Points for the Inuit to Consider

  

• The Geopolitical Monopoly Board: Venezuela, Ukraine, Iran, Cuba, Greenland, Canada, Taiwan, Somalia, Minnesota and The Blob Added: Jan 25, 2026

  The Geopolitical Monopoly Board: Venezuela, Ukraine, Iran, Cuba, Greenland, Canada, Taiwan, Somalia, Minnesota and The Blob

  Is Trump's bellicose language towards Greenland really aimed at Europe's voters? Was Venezuela really about resources or a means of demonstrating American technological dominance to all opponents? One thing is sure: The property inside the Arctic Circle is now very, very geopolitically valuable. Read here (Part Two) about the Hot War in Cold Places.

  

• The Geopolitical Monopoly Board: Venezuela, Ukraine, Iran, Cuba, Greenland, Canada, Taiwan, Somalia, Minnesota and The Blob (Part One) Added: Jan 25, 2026

  The Geopolitical Monopoly Board: Venezuela, Ukraine, Iran, Cuba, Greenland, Canada, Taiwan, Somalia, Minnesota and The Blob (Part One)

  It is impossible to understand current events without zooming out far enough to see what has been called “The Devil’s Chessboard”. Lots of property swaps and underway. Is all the geopolitical chaos globally really an American Civil War 2.0 rather than WWIII? Read here to see how Greenland, Somalia, Serbia, Pakistan, Minnesota, and the Moon all interconnect thanks to today's SPECTRE - The Blob.

  

• The Hyper-Structure of War and Interstitial Conflicts Added: Jan 25, 2026

  The Hyper-Structure of War and Interstitial Conflicts

  We think that Ukraine is a specific war in a specific geographic location. But the real war is inside America and what we see internationally is just the shrapnel from a fight that is hard to fathom. We need to understand today's conflicts at a hyper-scale level. It's the Custodians versus the Populists, duking it out across many interstitial states: Ukraine, Mexico, Venezuela, but also media, finance, immigration and more...

  

• Pippa Malmgren Added: Jan 25, 2026

  Pippa Malmgren

• Europe Prepares for a Nightmare Scenario: The U.S. Blocking Access to Tech - WSJ Added: Jan 25, 2026

• Israel's future at stake in upcoming election Added: Jan 25, 2026

  Israel’s election may come soon and could change the country forever

  Site: The Hill

  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is likely to call early elections this spring or summer in order to maximize his chances of forming a new coalition and staying in power, with the explosiv…

  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a master political tactician, is likely to call early elections this spring or early summer — not by accident, but by design. His goal will be simple: maximize his chances of forming a new coalition and staying in power. Israel’s domestic politics is reaching a boiling point. Ultra-Orthodox parties are threatening to block passage of the national budget, a move that would automatically bring down the government, possibly within weeks. That timing would give Netanyahu a politically priceless opening: elections during Israel’s most emotionally charged period, immediately following Holocaust Remembrance Day, Memorial Day for fallen soldiers, and the joyous celebration of Independence Day. Add to that a carefully orchestrated campaign-season visit by President Trump, and Netanyahu’s political machine would be firing on all cylinders. But this election won’t just be about timing or tactics. It will be about Israel’s future and what kind of country Israelis want to live in. At the center of the storm is one explosive domestic issue: the ultra-Orthodox exemption from military service. While secular Israelis and non-Haredi religious Jews serve and die in uniform, most ultra-Orthodox men remain exempt, studying in yeshivas as Israel faces its longest war in history and an urgent need for an additional 10,000 to 20,000 combat troops. Hundreds of thousands of reservists from across the political and religious spectrum have spent months away from their families and jobs. The resentment is no longer simmering — it’s boiling over. As a recent Jerusalem Post editorial put it: “Reserve soldiers and their families have carried a burden that is physical, financial, and spiritual. ... They have done so not because it is easy, and not because anyone has explained a coherent national destination — but because this is what a society does when it still believes it is one society.” Netanyahu’s Likud party has become dependent on these Orthodox factions to form governing coalitions. The price they demand is steep: permanent draft exemptions and massive taxpayer subsidies for school systems that refuse to teach core secular subjects, leaving many men unemployable and dependent on state welfare. To maintain the support of the ultra-Orthodox, Netanyahu has sought to reframe the debate by insisting that any legislation address all Israeli draft dodgers, a move that deliberately makes such a law harder to pass. Those who do not serve in the Israel Defense Forces or perform national service include over 90 percent of the ultra-Orthodox, more than 95 percent of Israeli Arabs, and roughly 13 percent of secular Jewish Israelis. In population terms, the Haredi community constitutes about 13 percent of Israel’s population, while Israeli Arabs make up about 21 percent. Israel’s “secret sauce” has always been national unity and social cohesion. Both are now under severe strain. The outcome of the next election will likely be decided by reservists, their families, their extended circles, and the 85 percent of Israelis who are not ultra-Orthodox. If Netanyahu cannot form a government without the Haredi parties, or refuses to consider a national unity government in which he is not prime minister, Israel’s social fabric may fray beyond repair. To better understand where Israel is heading, I have begun meeting one-on-one with Israeli political leaders across the spectrum. My first meeting was with former prime minister and current opposition leader Yair Lapid. Lapid is clear-eyed about one thing: running an election on “anyone but Bibi” is a losing strategy. Israelis already have deeply entrenched views about Netanyahu, for and against. Lapid argues the country needs a vision, not just an alternative personality. Lapid has served in Netanyahu-led governments and later as prime minister without him. He believes Israel must remain both Jewish and democratic — not choose one over the other. In his view, Israel’s military strength and technological dominance are inseparable from its openness. Only a free, pluralistic society could have produced the Iron Dome and the innovations that made Israel the “Startup Nation.” During the 2014 Gaza war, Lapid defended Netanyahu’s government out of principle rather than political convenience, even as others sought partisan advantage. Even while in opposition in 2024, he traveled to Europe to defend Israel’s conduct. Yet that same commitment led him to condemn Netanyahu for what he called a “complete diplomatic failure” in 2026 over the composition of Gaza’s executive board, faulting the prime minister for letting Egypt be sidelined while Qatar and Turkey were elevated. Many Americans don’t understand how Israel’s fractured parliamentary system works or how destabilizing it can be. Such systems may limp along in countries without existential threats, but Israel has never known a single day of true peace in its 78-year history. This election matters not just to Israelis, but to Americans. Israel remains a strategic pillar of U.S. national security, effectively a forward U.S. aircraft carrier in the most volatile region on earth. For Americans trying to understand Israel’s internal divide and upcoming election, one imperfect but telling question is this: Does an Israeli primarily define themselves as Jewish or as Israeli? Often, the former aligns with the political right, the latter with the left, though security hawks exist on both sides. Wherever one stands politically in Israel, and for Americans who believe a strong Israel is vital to U.S. security, they should see this upcoming election for what it is: a defining moment that demands shared responsibility for Israel’s defense. The election is coming sooner than many expect, and it may prove one of the most consequential in the country's history. Eric R. Mandel is the director of the Middle East Political Information Network and senior security editor for the Jerusalem Post’s Jerusalem Report.

  

• Bovino claims Border Patrol agents are ‘the victims’ in deadly Minneapolis shooting - POLITICO Added: Jan 25, 2026

  Bovino claims Border Patrol agents are ‘the victims’ in deadly Minneapolis shooting

  Site: POLITICO

  Gregory Bovino applauded his agents’ actions in Minnesota, despite one citizen being killed by agents.

  

• Border Patrol's Bovino praises agents who killed Minneapolis nurse Alex Pretti Added: Jan 25, 2026

  Border Patrol chief praises agents who killed Alex Pretti

  Site: Axios

  "The victims are the Border Patrol agents," Greg Bovino said.

  

• Charlie Kirk Noticed Something About Zohran Mamdani No One Noticed - YouTube Added: Jan 25, 2026

  Charlie Kirk Noticed Something About Zohran Mamdani No One Noticed

  Site: YouTube

  Dave Rubin reacts to an “Actual Friends” podcast show with co-hosts Sage Steele, Jillian Michaels, Russell Brand and Dr. Drew Pinsky about Charlie Kirk’s pre...

  

• Geologists Uncover World's Biggest High-Grade "Supergiant Gold Deposit" Worth $83 Billion Added: Jan 25, 2026

  Geologists Uncover World's Biggest High-Grade "Supergiant Gold Deposit" Worth $83 Billion

  Site: The Daily Galaxy - Great Discoveries Channel

  A record-shattering gold find in China could redraw supply chains, rattle markets, and rewrite the rules of resource power.

  

• NASA’s New AI Just Spotted 7,000 Planet Candidates in a Single Sweep Added: Jan 25, 2026

  NASA’s New AI Just Spotted 7,000 Planet Candidates in a Single Sweep

  Site: The Daily Galaxy - Great Discoveries Channel

  A powerful new NASA AI is quietly scanning the skies, and what it’s finding is making scientists pause.

  

• Canadian Media Outlets Help Whip Up U.S. Invasion Fears | National Review Added: Jan 25, 2026

  Canadian Media Outlets Help Whip Up U.S. Invasion Fears | National Review

  

• Men At Work Frontman LOSES IT Over Down Under Song Used At March - YouTube Added: Jan 25, 2026

  Men At Work Frontman LOSES IT Over Down Under Song Used At March

  Site: YouTube

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• Clickbait: How the left created yet another false story to trigger outrage Added: Jan 25, 2026

  Clickbait: How the left created yet another false story to trigger outrage

  Site: The Hill

  They are using this five-year-old as bait — clickbait — to fuel protests and outrage.

  "I am outraged, and you should be too." That message from former Vice President Kamala Harris has been a virtual mantra of the Democratic Party for years. For several months, this has meant decrying the imminent death of democracy and our descent into authoritarianism. Now, it means falsely claiming that ICE "kidnapped" or "arrested" a five-year-old boy and used him as "bait" to catch someone. The "bait boy" story is actually the latest clickbait hoax in our "Age of Rage.”  Five years ago, Harris was expressing the same call for outrage over the false story of Border agents whipping migrants in Texas. She expressed disgust over the "horrible and deeply troubling" scenes reminiscent of the slave period. It quickly became a pile-on, with the media spreading the false account. Reps. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) and Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) described the incident as “worse than what we witnessed in slavery” and “white supremacist behavior.” President Biden threw the agents under the bus, publicly expressing disgust over their conduct and promising punishment before any investigation had occurred: “It was horrible what to see, as you saw — to see people treated like they did: horses nearly running them over and people being strapped. It’s outrageous. I promise you, those people will pay.” The media continued to repeat the false account, even as many of us pointed out that the publicly available video showed the story was demonstrably untrue. It did not matter. It fit the narrative on the left, and the agents were left under investigation for more than a year before being cleared of the "whipping" charges. After the false story was exposed, the media just shrugged and went on to the next gotcha story. As for this new hoax, Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.) declared the incident to be “the worst of the damn worst” in a video on X. Craig, a candidate for Senate, accused federal officers of taking the boy to “use him to lure his father out.” That is false. According to reports, the father was spotted in public and fled, abandoning the boy. Like Harris, Craig reminded citizens that "this is a time where we should all be outraged. If this doesn’t pierce through your humanity, as a Republican member of Congress, if you can’t speak out about this, then you’ve got no humanity left.” The key, again, is the requisite outrage. If you are not outraged, you are not human. It is often said that we are living in a "post-truth" political environment. The term rose to favor due to the 2016 election of President Trump. Oxford Dictionaries specifically cited Trump when it selected the term as word of the year. The irony is that the proof of post-truth politics is often found among those who use it the most on the left, in the media and academia. The bait boy hoax is particularly disgraceful. It is common to have minor children present during arrests of all kinds. Officers will often try to get family members to take a child rather than put him into child services. In this case, ICE officers were trying to detain Adrian Alexander Conejo Arias, an undocumented Ecuadorian national, when he bolted and left behind his five-year-old child, Liam Conejo Ramos. Rather than leave the child in the freezing cold on the street, the officers took the child to his home to get his mother to take him in. She refused to open the door despite agents reportedly saying that she would not be detained. They proceeded to take the boy to McDonald's, play his favorite music, and take care of him. He was never arrested. They also did not send him into detention. According to ICE, his father asked for the boy to be allowed to stay with him at a detention facility, and ICE agreed. One can have good-faith objections to immigration enforcement policies. The Trump administration has made it a priority to deport the millions of undocumented migrants allowed into the country under the Biden administration. That is what Trump pledged to do in his campaign. Post-truth politics and post-truth journalism are designed to fuel rage — to give people license to say and do things that they would not ordinarily say or do.  Even nurses this week have joined in the hate-fest against ICE and the administration. In New York, an injured NYPD officer and his colleagues were treated rudely by nurses when they were mistaken for ICE officers.  In Florida, a nurse named Lexie Lawler at the Baptist Health Boca Raton Regional Hospital directed her rage at White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt, who is expecting her second child.  Lawler posted that "As a labor and delivery nurse, it gives me great joy to wish Karoline Leavitt a fourth-degree tear. I hope you f------- rip from bow to stern and never s--- normally again, you c---." Like the ICE agents, Leavitt is not treated as a person but some Golem who can be joyfully and righteously harmed. There is a strange aspect to rage addictions. Many on the left will use false stories to virtue signal, then unleash the most unvirtuous attacks. The greatest irony is that these individuals are doing precisely what they accuse ICE of doing. They are using this five-year-old as bait — clickbait — to fuel protests and outrage. The call for outrage is meant to strip away the humanity of ICE agents, who are portrayed as having no sympathy or concern for a child. Indeed, the use of this child by protesters strips him of his humanity. He was as much of a prop as the ICE agents were.   The bait boy hoax does show that Harris and Craig may be right about one thing: "This is a time where we should all be outraged." Jonathan Turley is a law professor and the author of the forthcoming “Rage and the Republic: The Unfinished Story of the American Revolution,” which will be released on Feb. 3 as part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

  

• Jonathan Turley on X: "This year, there has been a race to the bottom as Democratic politicians fuel the rage in our streets against ICE officers. However, rock bottom may have been finally reached by Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes (D)...https://t.co/qyWHnd15MB" / X Added: Jan 25, 2026

  Site: X (formerly Twitter)

  

• Mobocracy: Democratic Politicians Compete in Race to the Bottom Over ICE Shooting – JONATHAN TURLEY Added: Jan 25, 2026

  Mobocracy: Democratic Politicians Compete in Race to the Bottom Over ICE Shooting

  Site: JONATHAN TURLEY

  This year, there has been a race to the bottom as Democratic politicians fuel the rage in our streets against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers. That continued this last week when …

  

• Breaking: Yann LeCun, longtime critic of neurosymbolic approaches, changes teams Added: Jan 25, 2026

  Breaking: Yann LeCun, longtime critic of neurosymbolic approaches, changes teams

  Yann LeCun has completely flipped

  

• Ursula K. Le Guin is back with ‘Book of Cats,’ a meditation on love, death and cats - oregonlive.com Added: Jan 25, 2026

  Ursula K. Le Guin is back with ‘Book of Cats,’ a meditation on love, death and cats

  Site: oregonlive

  The posthumous release is full of cat poems and cat drawings from the legendary Portland author.

  

• How Animals Build a Sense of Direction | Quanta Magazine Added: Jan 25, 2026

  How Animals Build a Sense of Direction | Quanta Magazine

  Site: Quanta Magazine

  Researchers documented the activity of neurons that shape directional navigation as bats explored a remote island off the coast of Tanzania.

  

• Trump says he will not attend Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium Added: Jan 25, 2026