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Friday, 08 May 2026  ·  Afternoon Edition  ·  Vol. 1 No. 149
MJD 61168.75

LEAD — INTERNATIONAL

Elections 2026 live: Labour suffers historic defeat in Wales; Starmer vows to fight on as Reform surge in English council elections
-- The Guardian

Welsh Labour leader and first minister Eluned Morgan loses seat; John Swinney declares victory for SNP in Scotland 2026 election results: latest from local, Scottish and Welsh votes We’re getting statements from some of the political parties now as we wait...

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INTERNATIONAL

Trump touts ‘huge win’ for Republicans in Virginia map ruling; Democratic lawmaker says legislature will ‘respect’ decision – live
-- The Guardian
High court strikes down a redistricting referendum that recently passed which would’ve given Democrats four more House seats...

Frustrated by Iran, Trump at last seizes enriched uranium – but from Venezuela
-- The Guardian

Hull City v Millwall: Championship playoff semi-final, first leg – live
-- The Guardian

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SCIENCE & CLIMATE

As a Colorado Aquifer Runs Low, Dangerous Heavy Metals Threaten Rural Communities’ Drinking Water
-- Inside Climate News
Julie Zahringer hears a common refrain at her environmental laboratory in Alamosa, Colorado: A customer has been drinking well...

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IN BRIEF

How GitHub Is Securing Agentic Workflows in Modern CI CD Systems -- InfoQ
Presentation: Leadership in AI-Assisted Engineering -- InfoQ
Cloudflare Launches “Artifacts” Beta, Introducing Git-Like Versioning for AI Agents -- InfoQ
Article: Implementing the Sidecar Pattern in Microservices-based ASP.NET Core Applications -- InfoQ
Podcast: The AI Joy Gap: Why Some Developers Thrive While Others Struggle -- InfoQ

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SECTIONS

Tech Talk: Mother Ventures is looking at moms as the ‘economic engine’ #tech
Music Hotline: Weird Nightmare’s Bandcamp Listening Picks #music
Travel Trail: These 13 apps and websites make award redemptions easier to find #travel
Delicious Dining: raspberry swirl cheesecake bars #food
Tinseltown Tour: Mortal Kombat 2 Producer Rages At Critics Following Negative... #film
Science Showcase: U.S. neutrino megaproject takes shape in abandoned gold mine #science
Guns Galore: Berger Adds 217-Grain Elite Hunter .300 PRC Load #firearms
Politics Fightbox: lol #politics
Comic Collection: Crystal Gazing #comics
USA News Firehose: Family throws surprise birthday party at Eagles tailgate for... #USnews

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Friday, 08 May 2026  ·  Midday Edition  ·  Vol. 1 No. 149
MJD 61168.62

LEAD — INTERNATIONAL

Elections 2026 live: ‘I’m not going to walk away,’ says Starmer; Reform makes gains and Labour faces defeat in Wales and Scotland
-- The Guardian

Farage says Labour being ‘wiped out by Reform in many of their traditional areas’; Greens win first mayoralty in Hackney 2026 election results: latest from local, Scottish and Welsh votes We’re getting statements from some of the political parties now as we...

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INTERNATIONAL

Middle East crisis live: Iranians ‘never bow to pressure’, says foreign minister after clashes in the strait of Hormuz
-- The Guardian
Trump says ceasefire still intact as Rubio tells reporters that the US should get a response from Iran today on proposals to end...

Slot expects another Liverpool transition, Bournemouth drop Jiménez amid investigation – football live
-- The Guardian

Nato refusing US permission to use bases is ‘a problem’, says Rubio after Meloni meeting – Europe live
-- The Guardian

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IN BRIEF

How GitHub Is Securing Agentic Workflows in Modern CI CD Systems -- InfoQ
Presentation: Leadership in AI-Assisted Engineering -- InfoQ
Cloudflare Launches “Artifacts” Beta, Introducing Git-Like Versioning for AI Agents -- InfoQ
Article: Implementing the Sidecar Pattern in Microservices-based ASP.NET Core Applications -- InfoQ
Podcast: The AI Joy Gap: Why Some Developers Thrive While Others Struggle -- InfoQ

#news #posthole

SECTIONS

Tech Talk: See what happens when creative legends use AI to make ads for... #tech
Politics Fightbox: Will Harvard Reverse Grade Inflation? #politics
Account Avoidance: Anti-Cruelty said it best, “From a rail yard to a home.... #opensource
Gaming Greatness: Crimson Desert's Next Major Patch Adds a Much Requested Feature... #gaming
Guns Galore: Custom-Order Walthers: Model HP and P38 in 7.65mm Parabellum #firearms
Science Showcase: Slow breathing can calm the mind without any need for mindfulness #science
Podcast Pack: Creature Kitchen, Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred, Wax Heads #podcast
USA News Firehose: Family throws surprise birthday party at Eagles tailgate for... #USnews
Comic Collection: Hark, A Vagrant: Away From Desk #comics
Books Bundle: Pop & Pleasure & Freedom #books

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Friday, 08 May 2026  ·  Morning Edition  ·  Vol. 1 No. 149
MJD 61168.50

LEAD — NATIONAL

With Tesla Big Rigs Rolling Out, California Can Breathe Easier
-- Mother Jones

This story was originally published by Canary Media and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Back in 2017, Tesla promised to bring an all-electric semitruck to market that would have a longer range and lower cost than its...

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HEALTH

Listen: A Federal Agency Is After Workers’ Health Data, and Critics Are Alarmed
-- KFF Health News
The Trump administration is seeking unprecedented access to medical records of federal workers and retirees, and their families....

In California Governor Race, Single-Payer Is a Litmus Test. There’s Still No Way To Pay for It.
-- KFF Health News

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WORLD

Miami host committee assured ICE will not be at World Cup games
-- Al Jazeera
Rodney Barreto has received reassurances from Secretary of State Marco Rubio that ICE would steer clear of World Cup.

After 18 months of mourning, a Gaza son is found alive in an Israeli prison
-- Al Jazeera

Trump says he would not pay $1,000 to watch US at World Cup
-- Al Jazeera

#worldnews #news #posthole

IN BRIEF

Cloudflare Launches “Artifacts” Beta, Introducing Git-Like Versioning for AI Agents -- InfoQ
Article: Implementing the Sidecar Pattern in Microservices-based ASP.NET Core Applications -- InfoQ
Podcast: The AI Joy Gap: Why Some Developers Thrive While Others Struggle -- InfoQ
OpenAI Introduces Websocket-Based Execution Mode to Reduce Latency in Agentic Workflows -- InfoQ
Presentation: Engineering at AI Speed: Lessons from the First Agentically Accelerated... -- InfoQ

#news #posthole

SECTIONS

Science Showcase: Scientists make AI play Battleship to help it do science better #science
Politics Fightbox: The Morning Report — 5/ 8/26 #politics
Podcast Pack: Creature Kitchen, Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred, Wax Heads #podcast
Gaming Greatness: Switch 2, Switch, and Nintendo Switch Online price increases... #gaming
Tech Talk: When you upgrade your resource strings to Unicode, don’t forget... #tech
USA News Firehose: Family throws surprise birthday party at Eagles tailgate for... #USnews
Comic Collection: Hark, A Vagrant: Away From Desk #comics
Guns Galore: Singer M1911A1: The Rarest WW2 1911 #firearms
Fascination Station: Enshittification #culture
Delicious Dining: [sidecar](https://smittenkitchen.com/2026/04/sidecar/...

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THE POSTHOLE
Friday, 08 May 2026  ·  Overnight Edition  ·  Vol. 1 No. 149
MJD 61168.37

LEAD — HEALTH

Listen: A Federal Agency Is After Workers’ Health Data, and Critics Are Alarmed
-- KFF Health News

The Trump administration is seeking unprecedented access to medical records of federal workers and retirees, and their families. The data could be used to implement cost-saving measures, but it would also give the administration access to reams of personal...

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HEALTH

In California Governor Race, Single-Payer Is a Litmus Test. There’s Still No Way To Pay for It.
-- KFF Health News
Single-payer healthcare is a central talking point in the chaotic race for California governor. In a crowded field, top-polling...

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INVESTIGATIVE

Trump Exempted Some of the Nation’s Biggest Polluters From Air Quality Rules. All It Took Was an Email.
-- ProPublica
The post Trump Exempted Some of the Nation’s Biggest Polluters From Air Quality Rules. All It Took Was an Email. appeared first...

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TECHNOLOGY

hpke-ng: Faster, Smaller, Harder HPKE for Rust
-- Lobsters
Comments

Just Fucking Use React
-- Lobsters

ICE Plans to Develop Own Smart Glasses to ‘Supplement’ Its Facial Recognition App
-- 404 Media

#tech #technology #posthole

NATIONAL

Mr. Wonderful’s Utah Data Center Will Be More Than Twice as Big as Manhattan
-- Mother Jones
Kevin O’Leary is best known as “Mr. Wonderful” on Shark Tank, or maybe as the bad guy from Marty Supreme. On Shark Tank, he...

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CULTURE & SPORT

Gritty Is Beside Himself, With Lauren Theisen
-- Defector
We need to be adults about this: Hockey is real. The NHL's playoffs are in point of fact going on right now. There is just no...

Dylan Harper Is Ready For The Moment
-- Defector

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IN BRIEF

Article: Implementing the Sidecar Pattern in Microservices-based ASP.NET Core Applications -- InfoQ
Podcast: The AI Joy Gap: Why Some Developers Thrive While Others Struggle -- InfoQ
OpenAI Introduces Websocket-Based Execution Mode to Reduce Latency in Agentic Workflows -- InfoQ
Presentation: Engineering at AI Speed: Lessons from the First Agentically Accelerated... -- InfoQ
Applying Best Simple System for Now for Software Design -- InfoQ

#news #posthole

SECTIONS

Tech Talk: ClojureScript Gets Async/Await #tech
Politics Fightbox: Open Thread #politics
Gaming Greatness: Switch 2, Switch, and Nintendo Switch Online price increases... #gaming
Science Showcase: Trump administration cut funding to study hantavirus, the virus... #science
Fascination Station: Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy in Vincennes, Indiana #culture
Books Bundle: [Pop & Pleasure & Freedom](https://www.nybooks.co...

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Friday, 08 May 2026  ·  Late Edition  ·  Vol. 1 No. 149
MJD 61168.25

LEAD — TECHNOLOGY

ICE Plans to Develop Own Smart Glasses to ‘Supplement’ Its Facial Recognition App
-- 404 Media

A DHS official and another person who attended a recent conference described the plans to 404 Media.

#tech #technology #posthole

NATIONAL

Mr. Wonderful’s Utah Data Center Will Be More Than Twice as Big as Manhattan
-- Mother Jones
Kevin O’Leary is best known as “Mr. Wonderful” on Shark Tank, or maybe as the bad guy from Marty Supreme. On Shark Tank, he...

#posthole

CULTURE & SPORT

Gritty Is Beside Himself, With Lauren Theisen
-- Defector
We need to be adults about this: Hockey is real. The NHL's playoffs are in point of fact going on right now. There is just no...

Dylan Harper Is Ready For The Moment
-- Defector

World Cup Tallies Another Human Rights Abuse
-- Defector

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RESEARCH

Appendix A: Detailed Tables
-- Pew Research Center
7 May -- via Pew Research Center

Methodology
-- Pew Research Center

Acknowledgments
-- Pew Research Center

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IN BRIEF

OpenAI Introduces Websocket-Based Execution Mode to Reduce Latency in Agentic Workflows -- InfoQ
Presentation: Engineering at AI Speed: Lessons from the First Agentically Accelerated... -- InfoQ
Applying Best Simple System for Now for Software Design -- InfoQ
Google Announces GKE Agent Sandbox and Hypercluster at Next '26, Positioning Kubernetes... -- InfoQ
Leading Open Source Author Calls for Verification over Trust in Software Supply Chains -- InfoQ

#news #posthole

SECTIONS

Gaming Greatness: Next Official WRC Game Being Developed by New Studio Grit Games #gaming
Politics Fightbox: Let's Talk about Neal Katyal's TED Talk #politics
Science Showcase: Trump administration cut funding to study hantavirus, the virus... #science
Tech Talk: When you upgrade your resource strings to Unicode, don’t forget... #tech
USA News Firehose: Family throws surprise birthday party at Eagles tailgate for... #USnews
Comic Collection: Hark, A Vagrant: Away From Desk #comics
Delicious Dining: The 2-Ingredient Mango Bellini I’m Making All Summer #food
Guns Galore: Singer M1911A1: The Rarest WW2 1911 #firearms
Fascination Station: Enshittification #culture
Podcast Pack: The Heartfelt Music of Bluey w/ Composer Joff Bush #podcast

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Thursday, 07 May 2026  ·  Night Edition  ·  Vol. 1 No. 148
MJD 61168.12

LEAD — INTERNATIONAL

Elections 2026 live: Labour suffers early losses as Reform UK surges in England
-- The Guardian

Local council results are being announced in England; Scottish and Welsh parliament results are due from midday 2026 election results: latest from local, Scottish and Welsh votes We’re getting statements from some of the political parties now as we wait for...

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INTERNATIONAL

Former China defence ministers convicted of corruption in latest purge of military leaders
-- The Guardian
Ex-defence ministers, Li Shangfu and Wei Fenghe both sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve, among the most severe...

IS-linked mother and daughter charged with crimes against humanity including slavery face Melbourne court
-- The Guardian

Trump-ally Roger Stone condemned for providing lobbying services to Myanmar’s military junta
-- The Guardian

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STATE & LOCAL

On the Big Screen This Week: Hazy Childhood Memories, Experimental Cannibals, and 2 Different Iron Maiden Documentaries
-- Racket
Pretty much all the movies you can catch in the Twin Cities this week.

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IN BRIEF

Canvas login portals hacked in mass ShinyHunters extortion campaign -- BleepingComputer
New TCLBanker malware self-spreads over WhatsApp and Outlook -- BleepingComputer
New PCPJack worm steals credentials, cleans TeamPCP infections -- BleepingComputer
Australia warns of ClickFix attacks pushing Vidar Stealer malware -- BleepingComputer
Ivanti warns of new EPMM flaw exploited in zero-day attacks -- BleepingComputer

#news #posthole

SECTIONS

Politics Fightbox: Let's Talk about Neal Katyal's TED Talk #politics
Tech Talk: Komai: a fine Matrix chat app you can get to love #tech
Science Showcase: Trump administration cut funding to study hantavirus, the virus... #science
Books Bundle: Pop & Pleasure & Freedom #books
Account Avoidance: NEW ALLIANCES #opensource
USA News Firehose: Family throws surprise birthday party at Eagles tailgate for... #USnews
Comic Collection: Hark, A Vagrant: Away From Desk #comics
Guns Galore: Singer M1911A1: The Rarest WW2 1911 #firearms
Fascination Station: Enshittification #culture
Podcast Pack: Lore 305: Botched #podcast

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Thursday, 07 May 2026  ·  Night Edition  ·  Vol. 1 No. 148
MJD 61168.00

LEAD — INTERNATIONAL

Middle East crisis live: US and Iran trade strikes in strait of Hormuz but Trump insists ceasefire remains ‘in effect’
-- The Guardian

Trump says truce ‘is going’ despite exchanges of fire but threatens to hit Iran ‘a lot more violently’ if it doesn’t quickly agree to deal; Iran accuses US of violating ceasefire The European Union is set to tell airlines the impact from the Iran war on...

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INTERNATIONAL

‘The greatest ambassador for life on Earth’: Tributes paid to David Attenborough on his 100th birthday
-- The Guardian
Naturalist says he has been ‘overwhelmed by greetings’ as milestone is marked with event at Royal Albert Hall David Attenborough...

Elections 2026 live: counting under way after votes in England, Scotland and Wales
-- The Guardian

Three women linked to IS charged over alleged actions in Syria after returning to Australia
-- The Guardian

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STATE & LOCAL

On the Big Screen This Week: Hazy Childhood Memories, Experimental Cannibals, and 2 Different Iron Maiden Documentaries
-- Racket
Pretty much all the movies you can catch in the Twin Cities this week.

Homan Admits OMS Wasn’t ‘Perfect,’ Feds Finally Hand Over Some Evidence
-- Racket

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IN BRIEF

Canvas login portals hacked in mass ShinyHunters extortion campaign -- BleepingComputer
New TCLBanker malware self-spreads over WhatsApp and Outlook -- BleepingComputer
New PCPJack worm steals credentials, cleans TeamPCP infections -- BleepingComputer
Australia warns of ClickFix attacks pushing Vidar Stealer malware -- BleepingComputer
Ivanti warns of new EPMM flaw exploited in zero-day attacks -- BleepingComputer

#news #posthole

SECTIONS

Tech Talk: Ramp in talks to hit $40B+ valuation, 6 months after reaching... #tech
Tinseltown Tour: Video Game Fans May Have Noticed Mortal Kombat II's Best Cameo #film
Account Avoidance: Meet woody ! #opensource
Politics Fightbox: US Court of International Trade Rules Against Trump's Section... #politics
Science Showcase: Trump administration cut funding to study hantavirus, the virus... #science
Books Bundle: Pop & Pleasure & Freedom #books
USA News Firehose: Family throws surprise birthday party at Eagles tailgate for... #USnews
Comic Collection: Hark, A Vagrant: Away From Desk #comics
Guns Galore: Singer M1911A1: The Rarest WW2 1911 #firearms
Fascination Station: [Enshittification](https://99percentinvisible.org/episode/666-e...

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THE POSTHOLE
Thursday, 07 May 2026  ·  Evening Edition  ·  Vol. 1 No. 148
MJD 61167.87

LEAD — NATIONAL

Mr. Wonderful’s Utah Data Center Will Be More Than Twice as Big as Manhattan
-- Mother Jones

Kevin O’Leary is best known as “Mr. Wonderful” on Shark Tank, or maybe as the bad guy from Marty Supreme. On Shark Tank, he invests in—or crushes the spirits of—small business owners. He describes himself as an “investor, chef, sommelier, collector,...

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RESEARCH

Methodology
-- Pew Research Center
This report aims to gain an understanding of social media influencers who focus on health and wellness topics and the experience...

Acknowledgments
-- Pew Research Center

Trust in health and wellness influencers
-- Pew Research Center

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IN BRIEF

OpenAI Introduces Websocket-Based Execution Mode to Reduce Latency in Agentic Workflows -- InfoQ
Presentation: Engineering at AI Speed: Lessons from the First Agentically Accelerated... -- InfoQ
Applying Best Simple System for Now for Software Design -- InfoQ
Google Announces GKE Agent Sandbox and Hypercluster at Next '26, Positioning Kubernetes... -- InfoQ
Leading Open Source Author Calls for Verification over Trust in Software Supply Chains -- InfoQ

#news #posthole

SECTIONS

Politics Fightbox: So What Exactly Is Going On With the Iran Peace Talks Now? #politics
Gaming Greatness: New Paranormal Activity Game from The Mortuary Assistant... #gaming
Tech Talk: Building for the Future #tech
Science Showcase: Slower biological aging may tied to getting the same amount of... #science
Guns Galore: Apex Jurassic 1911 Fuses Ancient Earth and Cosmic Steel #firearms
Podcast Pack: RQ Network Feed Drop – Cold Tapes– 001 Operation Antelope #podcast
Books Bundle: Pop & Pleasure & Freedom #books
USA News Firehose: Family throws surprise birthday party at Eagles tailgate for... #USnews
Comic Collection: Hark, A Vagrant: Away From Desk #comics
Delicious Dining: The 2-Ingredient Mango Bellini I’m Making All Summer #food

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Thursday, 07 May 2026  ·  Afternoon Edition  ·  Vol. 1 No. 148
MJD 61167.75

LEAD — INTERNATIONAL

Brazilian president to meet with Trump in effort to avert new US trade tariffs – live
-- The Guardian

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the president of Brazil, visits the White House for a meeting with Trump Sign up for the Breaking News US email Following Marco Rubio’s closed-door meeting with Pope Leo XIV, the state department said that the pair discussed the...

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INTERNATIONAL

The Guardian view on ceasefires that aren’t: Israel never stopped killing in Gaza – allies must reject any escalation | Editorial
-- The Guardian
The US is unlikely to pressure Benjamin Netanyahu to comply with truce terms. Europe must take action The meaning of the term...

The Guardian view on facial recognition technology: mistaken identities are a political issue | Editorial
-- The Guardian

Crystal Palace v Shakhtar Donetsk: Europa Conference League semi-final, second leg – live
-- The Guardian

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IN BRIEF

OpenAI Introduces Websocket-Based Execution Mode to Reduce Latency in Agentic Workflows -- InfoQ
Presentation: Engineering at AI Speed: Lessons from the First Agentically Accelerated... -- InfoQ
Applying Best Simple System for Now for Software Design -- InfoQ
Google Announces GKE Agent Sandbox and Hypercluster at Next '26, Positioning Kubernetes... -- InfoQ
Leading Open Source Author Calls for Verification over Trust in Software Supply Chains -- InfoQ

#news #posthole

SECTIONS

Tech Talk: Jeff Bezos rep leaves Slate Auto’s board #tech
Politics Fightbox: Her First Book Was a Massive Hit That Became a Controversial... #politics
Account Avoidance: Shrimp on sale. We've got big shrimp on sale, freshly caught... #opensource
Music Hotline: The Whole Bloody History of Vampiric Black Metal #music
Travel Trail: Is the Amex Gold worth the annual fee? #travel
Tinseltown Tour: We Asked A Real Life Lawyer: Is Daredevil's Matt Murdock A Good... #film
Science Showcase: Shake it off—NASA’s Curiosity rover gets its robotic arm stuck... #science
Guns Galore: Debanked Firearm Businesses Can Now Hold Banks Accountable #firearms
Books Bundle: Pop & Pleasure & Freedom #books
Delicious Dining: The 2-Ingredient Mango Bellini I’m Making All Summer #food

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Thursday, 07 May 2026  ·  Midday Edition  ·  Vol. 1 No. 148
MJD 61167.62

LEAD — RESEARCH

Why do Americans get information from health and wellness influencers, and how do they find them?
-- Pew Research Center

Some 40% of U.S. adults say they ever get health and wellness information from social media influencers or podcasts. This analysis takes a deeper dive into the reasons Americans do this, how they come across these influencers and how they view the...

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RESEARCH

Moms, Coaches, Doctors, Entrepreneurs: Who Are America’s Health and Wellness Influencers?
-- Pew Research Center
Half of U.S. adults under 50 say they get health and wellness information from social media influencers or podcasts. About 4 in...

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INTERNATIONAL

Republicans poised to vote on new House map that would erase Democratic seat in Tennessee – US politics live
-- The Guardian
Such a move could reshape the electoral map ahead of the midterms by carving up a majority-Black congressional district Sign up...

Middle East crisis live: Iran reviewing peace proposal as Trump says a deal ‘very possible’
-- The Guardian

Superdry co-founder James Holder jailed for eight years for raping woman
-- The Guardian

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IN BRIEF

OpenAI Introduces Websocket-Based Execution Mode to Reduce Latency in Agentic Workflows -- InfoQ
Presentation: Engineering at AI Speed: Lessons from the First Agentically Accelerated... -- InfoQ
Applying Best Simple System for Now for Software Design -- InfoQ
Google Announces GKE Agent Sandbox and Hypercluster at Next '26, Positioning Kubernetes... -- InfoQ
Leading Open Source Author Calls for Verification over Trust in Software Supply Chains -- InfoQ

#news #posthole

SECTIONS

Tech Talk: Find out how AlphaEvolve has gone from research to solving... #tech
Gaming Greatness: Brigador Killers mixes GTA and Syndicate to make a cyberpunk... #gaming
Politics Fightbox: When States Meddle in College Sports Markets, Taxpayers Lose #politics
Science Showcase: The best new popular science books of May 2026 #science
USA News Firehose: Family throws surprise birthday party at Eagles tailgate for... #USnews
Comic Collection: Hark, A Vagrant: Away From Desk #comics
Guns Galore: The National Friends of NRA Event in Houston Features Rare... #firearms
Fascination Station: [Enshittification](https://99percentinvisible.org/episode/666-enshittific...

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