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The Strangers’ Case

I don’t normally say this, but if you watch one thing on kottke.org today, this week, this month, make it this speech written by Shakespeare and performed by Sir Ian McKellen on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. The segment starts at ~20:00; McKellen sets it up: It’s all

Trump goes after 'moron' Massie at National Prayer Breakfast

President Trump referred to Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) as a “moron” at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington on Thursday. “He’s an automatic no. No matter what,” Trump said, referencing Massie’s opposition to past legislation pushed by the president and other Republicans.

US, Russia to reestablish military-to-military talks

WASHINGTON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - The U.S. military said that Washington and Moscow on Thursday agreed to reestablish high level military-to-military dialogue, following talks in Abu Dhabi, a move which could signal a move towards normalizing some ties between the United States and

Mamdani endorses Hochul in New York governor's race

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) is endorsing New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) for reelection, a notable boost that could help shore up Hochul’s support among the progressive faction of the party. “At its best, the Democratic Party has been a big tent not because it avoids