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To Departing House Members: Don’t be a Bunch of Turkeys
Politico,
Too much travel, endless fundraising, painful toxicity — it’s bad all right. But quitting won’t make it better.
Why I’m Not Surprised Turkey Is at the Center of the Eric Adams Scandal
Politico Picks,
Eric Adams is just the latest politician to be ensnared in a scandal involving Turkey. What is it about the country that makes it so hungry for U.S. influence?
Should U.S. Aid to Israel Be Contingent on Human Rights?
The New Yorker,
Senator Ben Cardin, the head of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, explains why humanitarian concerns should not hold up funding for Israel’s war effort.
This Dollar Flight Club Premium will get you home this holiday season for a super inexpensive price
Boing Boing,
TL;DR: If you're looking for a better way to travel on a budget, you can let this Dollar Flight Club Premium subscription find you the most exclusive deals to find yourself home for the holidays. It's now on sale for only $29.99 (reg. — Read the rest
How Star Wars Nostalgia Helps Disney Parks Design Its Fandom Merch
Gizmodo,
Holiday gifting season is upon us and if you’ve ever wondered how apparel at Disney Parks goes from idea to execution into a fandom must-buy, designer Tatiana Salaverria is a great place to start. io9 spoke with her about the process behind theme-park merch inspired by Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and Marvel. Read more...
What to Expect from Virgin Galactic's Upgraded Spaceplane
After a few short trips to the edge of space, Virgin Galactic’s VSS Unity spaceplane is set for retirement, making room for a worthy successor. The company’s Delta class vehicle is gearing up for its debut in 2025, promising to bring in some profit with weekly suborbital flights. Read more...
Where you can see original prints of Hokusai's Great Wave
Hokusai's 1831 masterpiece The Great Wave off Kanagawa had a print run of thousands, and many—but not so many—survive. Where can you go look at one right now? Matt Sephton created a website, Great Wave Today, so you can find out. — Read the rest
"Whatever money he did get is gone," says Kyle Rittenhouse's lawyer
Kyle Rittenhouse became a MAGA celebrity when he shot and killed two men — 36-year-old Joseph Rosenbaum and 26-year-old Anthony Huber — with an AR-15 style rifle at a protest in Kenosha, Wisconsin in 2020. He was 17 at the time. — Read the rest