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A new National Bureau of Economic Research working paper examines how cryptocurrency is capturing foreign aid flows, arguing that digital assets are being used to divert or capture development assistance intended for recipient countries. The paper, circulated as NBER working paper w35655, is drawing attention among economists and development policy watchers, who are debating its implications for donor governments and aid transparency.
- 2SpaceX to Launch Reconnaissance Satellites from Vandenberg●SpaceX to launch recon satellites from Vandenberg. Where to watch launch
SpaceX is preparing to launch reconnaissance satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The Victorville Daily Press reports the upcoming mission and is pointing local residents to the best spots to watch the liftoff. Launches from the coastal base are often visible across Southern California, drawing skywatchers whenever a Falcon 9 lifts off, though the exact launch date and customer details have not been confirmed.
- 3Stuffed chicken breast emerges as a holiday dinner favorite▼Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe for Holiday Dinner Ideas Stuffed chicken breast with spinach and cranberries might just be
A stuffed chicken breast recipe filled with spinach and cranberries is being shared as a festive main dish idea for holiday dinners. The recipe is pitched as an easy way to serve something that looks impressive without much effort, combining seasonal cranberries with savory spinach and cheese inside chicken breasts. Home cooks browsing holiday menu ideas are picking it up as an alternative to turkey or roast.
- 4SpaceX to launch reconnaissance satellites from Vandenberg●SpaceX to launch recon satellites from Vandenberg. Will Arizona see it?
SpaceX is preparing to launch reconnaissance satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, and Arizona residents are being told the rocket may be visible from parts of the state shortly after liftoff. Local coverage focuses on launch timing and viewing conditions, as Falcon 9 launches from the central California coast are often spotted across the Southwest under clear skies.
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Travel journalist Peter Greenberg has turned his attention to North Dakota, highlighting the state as an unexpected destination with stories beyond the usual tourist trails. A local radio outlet reports on his visit, framing it as a fresh take on travel in a state rarely featured in national coverage. The piece suggests Greenberg found angles of interest that set the state apart from typical destinations.
- 6Sharon Weinberger Explores Silicon Valley's Ties to the CIA and AI Warfare●“Valley of Death”: Sharon Weinberger on Big Tech, AI Warfare & the CIA’s Secret Deal with Steve Jobs
Journalist Sharon Weinberger discusses her work on "Valley of Death," examining the deep historical relationship between the US intelligence community and Silicon Valley, including a reported secret deal between the CIA and Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. The interview also covers Big Tech's growing role in AI-powered warfare and Pentagon contracting.
- 7Indivisible founders discuss flipping a red state ahead of midterms●NOW PLAYING == What's the Plan? with Leah Greenberg and Ezra Levin 10/2/26: How a red state flips in a blue wave, ft. An
Leah Greenberg and Ezra Levin, co-founders of the activist group Indivisible, released a new episode of their show "What's the Plan?" featuring Florida state Representative Angie Nixon. The discussion focuses on how Democrats could flip a Republican-held state as part of a broader blue wave in the 2026 midterm elections, with Nixon offering an on-the-ground perspective from Florida.
- 8Flydubai co-pilot was flagged as security risk before attack●US-Medienberichte: Flydubai-Co-Pilot galt zuvor als Sicherheitsrisiko Nach dem Angriff auf einem Flydubai-Flug veröffent
US media reports say the co-pilot involved in an attack aboard a Flydubai flight had previously been barred from flying by his former employer over suspected extremism. The revelations raise questions about how he was later cleared to fly for Flydubai and whether authorities shared relevant security information between the companies and countries involved.
- 9Free Babylon Berlin Game Now Available on Steam●Cool. There is a free Babylon Berlin Game on Steam. I know what I’m playing tonight. # babylonberlin # berlin # steam #
A free game based on the German television series Babylon Berlin, titled A Night at Moka Efti: A Babylon Berlin Story, is available on Steam. Fans are picking it up and planning to play it, sharing the find on social media. The game lets players step into the Weimar-era world of the hit crime drama at no cost.
- 10Turbulent flight into Canberra leaves passengers airsick●That was not a fun ride. The woman across the aisle from me was onto her third spew bag. # Weather # Flying # Canberra
A traveller flying into Canberra has described a rough journey, saying the woman seated across the aisle went through three sick bags because of the conditions. The account, tagged with weather and flying, points to severe turbulence on the route, and the detail of the third bag has struck people as a vivid picture of just how bad the ride was.
- 11Sunrise over False Bay captured from St James●Good morning. Sunrise over False Bay. Taken from St James, halfway between Muizenberg and Kalk Bay. # sunrise # morning
A photographer shared a sunrise view over False Bay, taken from St James on the Cape Peninsula, between Muizenberg and Kalk Bay. The image is being shared warmly as a simple start-of-day greeting, drawing appreciative responses from people enjoying the coastal scenery.