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Get Your Dunkin' Thursday

 As we continue to battle the consequences of Climate Change, it's wild to me that the world seems to be unprepared and even surprised by its presence. A couple of years ago, we took our oldest to the UK. There, we experienced "unprecedented" heat. Most places, including where we were staying, didn't have "air con." Folks were going outside to sit in the shade to get away from their homes. Stores were running out of fans. We sweat nightly, even with fans and the windows open. Years later, here we are  with record heat, and people are at ever-greater risk. Leaders have known about infrastructure and technical limitations for over a decade, and for those who say, "I don't get it." I have been to Arizona and Texas before.  Here are your highlights:   The death toll continues to rise in the tragic earthquakes in Venezuela .  Stephen Miller, evil sucknavel, hates disabled people . Almost as much as he hates immigrants.  So not only did Trump lose hi...
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Get Your Dunkin' Wednesday

 We should be sounding the alarm about the Prairieland Protesters' sentences. Eight have been sentenced to 450 years in prison . Not only were the sentences beyond absurd, it shows how far this administration will go to punish dissent. As January 6ers were pardoned and readmitted for heinous crimes, these protesters were sentenced so harshly that they'll never have another day of freedom. Anyone can be labeled "antifa" by this administration. Protesting an unlawful detention program, one that has led to the deaths of men, women, and children, is truly American. Dark times.  Here are your highlights:   Chinese supercomputer is now the world's fastest .  Not good. The Crypto industry might get its way with regulation .  NY had a progressive day! It's always nice to see progressives win primaries. Please don't call it a "Tea Party" moment or some other nonsense . There were folks last night on Bluesky calling Mamdani a "kingmaker" -- New Y...
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Get Your Dunkin' Tuesday

 I'm wondering when folks in the Democratic Party will begin focusing on anti-war messaging. I think it's an easy winner; no more wars. Republicans start wars they don't know how to finish and cost us billions, while your gas prices go up, while groceries go up, and while you can't afford rent. Seems simple enough. Just speak it plainly. We should be the anti-war party. Attack the renaming of the Department of Defense, oh, and HOW MUCH IT COSTS. COSTS, stupid.  Here are your highlights:  Is there a strong enough politician in the UK to say Brexit was a historical mistake? And run on it? I'm not sure, but it's been a mess.  ACLU to focus on fair elections this fall .  Hegseth is getting our soldiers sick to own the Libs .  AI Wearables. Something tells me if Zuck is pushing it, it will fail .  National "Intelligence."  - to keep America safe, we must be less safe.  Refusing to spend aid. Please, Democrats, prosecute every last sociopath of th...
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Get Your Dunkin' Monday

 I hope everyone had a lovely Juneteenth and a Happy Father's Day. I had Friday off and used it to drive all around Illinois in search of camping gear that I ultimately had to buy online. But it was fun. Surprisingly, there aren't many places that sell backpacking gear. Father's Day was spent with our girls enjoying local smashburgers and arcade games. They won rubber duckies. I'm feeling much better after last week's scare. Still exhausted.  Here are your highlights:   Trump is a lameduck president who is failing miserably .  Keir Starmer quits on the stool! A lesson in how to not run on a mandate . Being a centrist with no convictions gets you nowhere.  Telehealth is helping women have abortions despite Alito's wishes.  Tornadoes keep coming. The problem is that when you cut FEMA, people suffer from floods or, worse, die .  China hits the U.S. back over sanctions .  Norway says "No" to AI for education. This is the way .  I am Frank Chow, ...
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Get Your Dunkin' Thursday

 Well. I had quite the scare on Tuesday. I accidentally ate tree nuts, and I'm highly allergic. I had to stab myself with the EpiPen (for the first time) and head to the ER. I'm still kind of shell-shocked. Everything is fine. I'm okay, but rattled. I've done a really good job avoiding nuts for years. I read the labels. I made a mistake and almost paid the price. Thanks to the doctors and nurses. I'm here.  Here are your highlights:   Trump caves on the Iran war .  Digital Colonialism: U.S. Demands to Access African's Data . We got hit hard in Central Illinois. The storms have left thousands without power .  Vote by Mail . How Trump wants to rig the elections.  Obama's Presidential Center opens to the public .  Spies like these. Two Chinese-British jailed for spying on Hong Kong dissidents .  I am Frank Chow, and I approve this message. 
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Get Your Dunkin' Tuesday

 Not sure what's going on, but I snoozed my alarm and didn't wake up. Perhaps it's the weather or simply exhaustion. Two days in a row, I didn't wake up for work...yikes. We're due for storms today and tomorrow. Tomorrow looks to be really hairy. We're starting to think we're the new tornado alley. Great news if you have storm anxiety like I do. So tonight I'll prepare, I'll charge lamps, have emergency blankets at the ready, etc. If we get hit tomorrow, I'll be ready. Don't make fun of me, I'm a city guy living in the country.  Here are your highlights: The secession movement in Illinois is stupid , but also racist.  The reality of ICE. Making children live on their own . It's a disgrace.  JD Vance says there's a digital deal with Iran . What a sad sack of shit.  Fox acquires Roku . Hide your parents' remote! Kash Patel is using our taxpayer money to gift cash to loyalists .  The Kennedy Center live stream .  I am Frank Chow,...
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Get Your Dunkin' Monday

 I'm a little behind today. Kiddos' camps are still roaring in full effect. To recap this weekend, the USA looked amazing in the World Cup, Brazil looked lethargic, and Germany looked like world beaters. There's a deal in Iran, or there isn't. The UFC event was a bust. And the Reflecting Pool is full of algae. Did I miss anything? Other than our president being a sleeping, senile, racist buffoon? Cool, cool. At least the Knicks won, which will bring back balance to the universe (or so I hope).  Here are your highlights:   Democrats need to seize on the stupid. A UFC fighter calling Michelle Obama a "man" is a prime example .  Russia attacks a religious site in Kyiv . Mitch McConnell has been  hospitalized .  Trump vs. Anthropic. Is AI too powerful?   AAPI folks have been adversely affected by Trump's immigration crackdown .  Is the Chinese economy a Zombie?   I am Frank Chow, and I approve this message. 
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