StatManDan

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Random, normal, binomial, nonparametric, Brony, Institutional Researcher, Editor for @prostsoccer. #OnwardLU #WhiteSox #cf97 #Blackhawks

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Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito will recuse himself from a major climate change case involving fossil fuel companies.

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most wins by a team following at least three consecutive 100+ loss seasons: 2026 White Sox: 80 2014 Astros: 70 1965 Senators: 70 1925 Boston Braves: 70 Related: no team has made the playoffs following even 2 straight 100-loss szns Or won its division the year after losing 100+ Yet

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If you wonder why the United States is digging its heels in on fossil fuels when the entire rest of the world is moving toward renewables, this is why.

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No foreign enemy is powerful enough to destroy the democracies of the U.S. or Israel — “not Iran, not Russia, not anybody,” our columnist Thomas Friedman writes. “Only self-destruction can do that. And have no doubt: Self-destruction is on the ballot in both countries.”

nyti.msOpinion | Democracy Is on the Ballot in Both America’s and Israel’s ElectionsIsrael and the United States each hold elections one week apart in the fall. The fate of their democracies lies in the balance.
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Breaking News: A whistle-blower at the U.S. Postal Service said Trump officials were defying court orders with a “secretive, rushed” effort affecting voting by mail.

nyti.msWhistle-Blower Says Trump Officials Are Defying Court Orders on Voting by MailA report detailed “grave concerns” that a new system being rushed into use by the U.S. Postal Service could imperil millions of mail ballots ahead of the midterm elections.
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Adding my voice to all the rest to say “Coyote vs. Acme” is a ton of fun. If you enjoy old school cartoon antics and a bit of heart, please go check it out.

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Jeff Bezos, J.K. Rowling and Ricky Schroder are facing online backlash over their tributes to Dolly Parton following the music legend's death at 80.