“I think it's important to say that in our conversations with news publishers, a lot of them were taking this action preemptively out of a fear of proxy scraping rather than direct evidence that it has happened to them already. None of the publishers were able to point to a particular AI company or other kinds of direct evidence that their content had already been scraped by the Wayback Machine.” “News sites are blocking access to Internet Archive's Wayback Machine”  Marketplace Tech, April 21, 2026 Andrew Deck Nieman Lab

Andrew Deck of Nieman Lab ( @andrewdeck.bsky.social @niemanlab.org ) broke the story in February on publishers blocking the Wayback Machine. In a new interview on Marketplace, he challenges the narrative that web archives are responsible for AI scraping.

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Trump upended health care. Lobbyists are raking it in. New disclosures show health industry firms and trade groups are spending more than ever to influence Washington.

Trump upended health care. Lobbyists are raking it in.

US Senate Candidate Caught Insider Trading on Kalshi Says He Did It on Purpose Mark Moran, an underdog Senate candidate from Virginia, claims he wanted to get caught violating the prediction market platform’s rules.

Mark Moran, an underdog Senate candidate from Virginia, claims he wanted to get caught violating the prediction market platform’s rules. www.wired.com/story/us-sen...

Confusion as Alito goes against Thomas in big case: 'I hate it when mommy and daddy fight' A rare clash between Supreme Court justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas left the internet stunned on Wednesday after Alito dissented in the case involving a Taliban suicide bombing and whether federal or state law should take precedence, Newsweek reported. Army specialist Winston T. Hencely fil...

Confusion as Alito goes against Thomas in big case: 'I hate it when mommy and daddy fight'

Starbucks makes billions in profits, and their CEO makes 6,666x what the average barista does. It’s next-level corporate greed.

Solidarity with @sbworkersunited.org Baristas in their fight for a fair contract! ✊

Pentagon says Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving, in latest departure of a top defense leader The Pentagon has announced that the Navy’s top civilian official, Secretary of the Navy John Phelan, is leaving his job.

BREAKING: The Pentagon says Navy Secretary John Phelan has left the Trump administration, marking the latest departure of a top defense leader.

Israel Is Continuing to Seize More of Gaza Beyond the So-Called Yellow Line Ceasefire maps had Israel in control of about 53 percent of Gaza’s territory, but the occupation zone continues to grow.

Israel has been steadily pushing the truce line to take control of more Palestinian territory in the six months since a “ceasefire” was reached. The yellow line drawn on the ceasefire maps had Israeli troops in control of about 53% of Gaza’s territory, but the occupied zone continues to grow.

John Kerry Takes Down Trump's War And FBI Boss' Drinking Scandal With 1 Punch The Democrat also scorched Trump for claiming his yet-to-be reached deal with Iran was better than the one he scrapped during his first term.

The Democrat also scorched Trump for claiming his yet-to-be reached deal with Iran was better than the one he scrapped during his first term.

How Trump Accidentally Handed Dems Their Big Win in Virginia The “vote yes” campaign featured Trump in all of its closing ads in areas where it ran up huge numbers. Voters know who started this war.

Trump initiated this war, but now he may have helped Democrats gain the advantage in it. trib.al/VdnxjOF

With Republicans adding seats in Texas and other states—and Democrats creating new ones in California and Virginia—the Democrats are on track to add one or two more seats than the GOP will.

Marshalls opening 4 new stores by end of April. See where, when According to the company's website, Marshalls is opening four new stores by the end of April. Here's where and when they'll open.

Marshalls opening 4 new stores by end of April. See where, when

Lawsuit: Blaze’s Crackpot Reporting Prompted a Wild, Unnecessary FBI Raid Quickly debunked reporting based on “gait analysis” was enough to get the feds to descend with a helicopter on a falsely accused J6 pipe-bomber’s home.

An FBI search and a lawsuit "underscores the degree to which conspiracy theories have influenced official government action, even at the highest levels."

Sharing the Facts About Voting Machines - States United Democracy Center

Despite widespread trust in voting machines, false claims about them are influencing real policy. But the facts remain: voters know this equipment is reliable thanks to built-in safeguards, trusted election officials, and laws that ensure accurate results. statesunited.org/resources/fa...

Trump Started a War With D.C.'s Cyclists. It's Part of a Bigger Car-Centric Agenda. The portion of the bike lane is safe for now thanks to court intervention, but it’s emblematic of a broader push against bike infrastructure across the country.

President Trump started a war with D.C.’s cyclists. It’s part of a bigger car-centric agenda.
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Hakeem Jeffries finally gets a signature win Allies say the House Democratic leader’s redistricting counteroffensive showed he’s worthy of stepping into Nancy Pelosi’s shoes.

Hakeem Jeffries finally gets a signature win

Sweden’s famed Treehotel is getting a new suite Oasis, which will open at the property in Harads in August, comes complete with a private sauna and hot tub.

Oasis, which will open at the property in Harads in August, comes complete with a private sauna and hot tub.

Your voices were heard! Nalgene just joined the Save the Forest Service movement and they’re not stopping there. They’re committing $50,000 to the National Forest Foundation to support the stewardship, conservation, and accessibility of our forests. This is what pressure looks like when it works.

Recruiters are entering their AI era Executives are aiming to train a new generation of employees that are savvy with AI but know how to schmooze.

Recruiters are entering their AI era

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Cocaine-Fueled Wild Salmon Swam Twice as Far as Sober Ones After scientists exposed wild fish to cocaine and a cocaine metabolite, they observed that as in the lab, fish on cocaine do not act like normal fish.

After scientists exposed wild fish to cocaine and a cocaine metabolite, they observed that as in the lab, fish on cocaine do not act like normal fish. www.wired.com/story/cocain...

Bottom line: the issue isn't only what Iran can do. It's that everyone now knows what Iran can do. Revealed vulnerability changes bargaining power.

Florida’s notorious Alligator Alcatraz can remain open, court rules A blow to the case for closing the detention camp on environmental grounds

“Alligator Alcatraz will go down in history as a boondoggle to taxpayers and a flagrant assault on the Everglades."

Jeffries warns Florida GOP that new map will backfire: ‘F around and find out’ House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) warned Republicans on Wednesday that efforts to redraw the Florida congressional map will backfire on the GOP. Speaking to reporters in Washington, Je…

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) warned Republicans on Wednesday that efforts to redraw the Florida congressional map will backfire on the GOP.

Federal appeals court blocks California law requiring federal agents to wear identification California passed a law in 2025 requiring federal immigration agents to wear a badge or some form of identification. The Trump administration challenged it in court in November.

An appeals court has blocked a California law requiring federal immigration agents to wear a badge or some form of identification.

The Rapture Lobby: Christian Zionism and America’s Holy War in Iran A network tied to Christian Zionism and Christian nationalism is pushing an apocalyptic worldview into U.S. power, where officials like Pete Hegseth frame war with Iran as part of God’s plan. Backed b...

An apocalyptic strain of Christian Zionism is shaping U.S. power, where officials like Pete Hegseth frame war with Iran as part of God’s plan. Backed by Christians United for Israel, it positions mass violence as aligned with prophecy.

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Navy Secretary stepping down 13 months into job Navy Secretary John Phelan is departing the administration after serving in the role for just over a year, the Pentagon announced on Wednesday.  “On behalf of the Secretary of War and Deputy Secret…

#BREAKING: Navy Secretary John Phelan is departing the administration after serving in the role for just over a year, the Pentagon announced on Wednesday.

You be the quizmaster! Your chance to submit a quiz question for our weekly news quiz.

Are you a fan of our #news #quiz? Or simply someone who follows the news and always envied Alex Trebek? Here's your chance to write a question for our next quiz: tally.so/r/Ek06p2

Trump floats taxpayer bailout for Middle Eastern autocracy On Tuesday, President Trump said he is considering a financial bailout for the United Arab Emirates (UAE), an autocratic state experiencing an economic downturn due to the war in Iran.

Trump said he is considering a financial bailout for the UAE, an autocratic state experiencing an economic downturn due to the war in Iran. If the Trump administration does rescue the UAE, it will be assisting a country that has partnered extensively with the Trump Organization and the Trump family.

Iran says it seized ships in Strait of Hormuz as U.S. blockade continues amid ceasefire Three vessels came under fire in the Strait of Hormuz, after the U.S. and Iran failed to meet in Pakistan for talks to end the war and as President Trump extended the ceasefire but kept the blockade.

Two vessels came under fire in the Strait of Hormuz, just hours after the U.S. and Iran failed to meet in Pakistan for talks to end the war and as President Trump indefinitely extended the ceasefire. n.pr/4eBzaLx

Senator Roasts RFK Jr. Over TrumpRx Prices, Eligibility: ‘Who’s Really Benefitting?’ Senator Roasts RFK Jr. Over TrumpRx Prices, Eligibility: ‘Who’s Really Benefitting?’

“TrumpRx is a fraud," Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) concluded.

‘It’s A Terrible Decision’: Legal Experts Slam Court Ruling On 10 Commandments The court ruling is another victory for conservatives who want to put religion in the classroom.

The court ruling is another victory for conservatives who want to put religion in the classroom.

RFK Jr. Is Consistent on One Thing: Lying About Cuts to Medicaid  “There’s no cut in Medicaid,” Department of Health and Human Services Secretary...

“There’s no cut in Medicaid,” DHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. yelled numerous times over the past couple days as he testified in front of a handful of different congressional committees.