You can call me Fitzy. Journalist @WSJ, Partnerships. It’s dangerous to go alone. Hazard Zet Forward. Journalism is not a crime. Be an organ donor.
Pump Andrea Bocelli singing during a torch lighting right into my veins, wide open
Excited for all of the sudden Giant Slalom experts who show up to social media to help us out every four years.
Chills and tearing up. Never gets old. Never. Craig. ☘️
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Watch Miracle: The Boys of '80 | Netflix Official Site
A young hockey team enters the 1980 Olympics as underdogs — and emerges as heroes. Their iconic upset unfolds with new footage and firsthand reflections.
The AI Boom Is Coming for Apple’s Profit Margins
Parts for iPhones to cost more owing to surging demand from AI companies.
Didn’t get any Oscar nominations, but i thought “Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere” was fantastic. It had a story to tell, and the performances were fantastic.
“Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere” giving us a commercial for Action Park is a great touch.
Cracker Barrel Wants Its Staff to Eat One Thing on Work Trips: Cracker Barrel
A recent mandate at the chain highlights a new era of ‘travelscrimping’ as companies tighten budgets.
Every now and again I remember an absolute banger from the past. Love this song. Peak Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville.
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Linda Ronstadt - Don't Know Much feat. Aaron Neville (Official Music Video)
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Two Federal Immigration Officials Fired Shots at Alex Pretti, DHS Report Says
DHS had initially said one agent fired defensive shots at Pretti, who died at the scene.
I am pretty much convinced they are playing the long game so that the first direct-to-NYC train on my transit line happens the day after I officially retire
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Work to Stop on $16 Billion Tunnel Project Unless Trump Restores Funding
The project manager says it can’t pay contractors after the Trump administration froze federal funds in October.
"It has yielded jarring images that, to many outside of Minneapolis, seem from a foreign land—unmarked vehicles of masked men prowling city streets ..."
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The American City That Found Itself at War With the U.S. Government
An escalating showdown between federal and local authorities is playing out on the streets of Minneapolis, making even some Trump supporters uneasy.
The fatal shooting of a VA nurse by federal agents marked a new and alarming phase in the battle for Minneapolis. How a city found itself at war with the U.S. government.
The American City That Found Itself at War With the U.S. Government
An escalating showdown between federal and local authorities is playing out on the streets of Minneapolis, making even some Trump supporters uneasy.
What We Know So Far About Alex Pretti
The 37-year-old ICU nurse fatally shot by a border patrol officer was recording the actions of federal agents in Minneapolis.
Videos Contradict U.S. Account of Minneapolis Shooting by Federal Agents
See how immigration officers escalated a fatal confrontation on Saturday.
Every time I see one of these amazing homes, I think about what cleaning it must be like. I am glad this seller mentioned the glass lol
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House of the Week: A Modern Colorado Home Built Into a Rock Formation
The CEO of X Games spent six years planning and building a property that weaves among the rocks in Boulder.
Black Water by The Doobie Brothers on Apple Music
Song · 1974 · Duration 4:20
Trump:
“We want a piece of ice for world protection, and they won’t give it,” Trump said of his desire to acquire Greenland from Denmark. “You can say ‘yes’ and we will be very appreciative. Or you can say ‘no’ and we will remember.”
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‘A Piece of Ice for World Protection’: Trump Demands Europe Cut Deal on Greenland
The president warned that he won’t forget if his efforts to acquire Greenland are rebuffed.
“On Thursday, he plans to unveil what he is calling a Board of Peace that aims to supplant the United Nations—and be led by him, in perpetuity.”
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Trump’s Threats to Allies Stir Worry That U.S. Has Lost Its Way
New tariffs, insults and threats of invasion trigger a backlash ahead of the president’s visit to Davos.
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Oh to be there when Gerry cracked his knuckles, stretched to his brink and then hammered out this fire ...
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Opinion | A Look Back at the War That Is About to Begin
The U.S. easily won the 2026 Battle of Greenland, but the consequences proved convulsive for all.
I honestly thought I had just stumbled into a Virginia thing when two separate hotels had this ... feature. I didn't realize there was a trend. No thank you.
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Hotels are Getting Rid of Proper Bathroom Doors and Guests are Revolting
Lodgers looking for peace and quiet are struggling in the era of sliding barn doors, frosted glass panes and sometimes no separation at all.
“European leaders were already scrambling to talk Trump out of a damaging trans-Atlantic trade war over Greenland, after he launched a salvo of tariff threats in relation to the island over the weekend.”
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Trump Links Greenland Threats to Missing Out on Nobel Prize
European capitals are scrambling to de-escalate tensions over the island; Denmark sends more troops.
Exclusive: Inside a Secret Ukrainian Bunker Running a 24/7 Drone Operation
An entrepreneurial ethos allowed them to adapt drones and combat tactics to counter evolving Russian threats. Now they’re sounding the alarm over Europe’s vulnerability to the high-tech war they are f...
‘A Massacre Happened’: The 24 Hours That Bloodied Iran
Authorities shut down the internet on Jan. 8. Then the large-scale killings began.
Amazing line:
Center Pat Coogan said that “of course” he listened to Mellencamp. “I’m 23 years old,” Coogan explained. “A lot of our guys are younger.”
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The Chain-Smoking Rock Star Who Made Indiana Football Hurt So Good
From a wooden shack atop the stadium, John Mellencamp has overseen the team’s transformation from laughingstock to No. 1.
This is extraordinary. A criminal investigation of a sitting chair is without precedent. The Fed chair is accusing the administration of using the threat of criminal prosecution to extract lower rates.
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For Years, Powell Avoided Fighting Trump. That’s Over.
After receiving grand jury subpoenas, the Fed chair spent the weekend deciding how to respond. By Sunday, he had his answer.
Pitt is on. Shhhhhh…
The legal questions that arise from the fatal shooting in Minnesota
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ICE Shooting in Minnesota Raises Rare Legal Questions
The incident has created an unusual legal rift between federal and local law-enforcement officials.
“I wish we could clone Ted.”
There aren't enough Teds.
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The $160,000 Mechanic Job That Ford Can’t Fill
Ford’s CEO says 5,000 jobs are open. Mechanics say there is little wonder why.
There are brave people walking among us every day
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I Survived a Night at a Great Wolf Lodge With Twin Toddlers
The highs, lows, and hidden costs of an outing to the indoor water-park chain during winter break.
Every few months or so I watch Neil Patrick Harris open the Tony’s with “Bigger.” It’s the best opening to any awards show I’ve ever seen. Some might call it Legen…
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"Bigger!" | Neil Patrick Harris | 2013 Tony Awards Opening
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Ooof. "Boo hoo, you're stuck on an island"
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When You Can’t Get Home From the Caribbean and Nobody Feels Sorry for You
Military action in Venezuela left tens of thousands of travelers stranded in exotic locations.
Inside Operation Absolute Resolve, the U.S. Incursion That Deposed Venezuela’s Maduro
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Inside Operation Absolute Resolve, the U.S. Incursion That Deposed Venezuela’s Maduro
Trump telegraphed his plans for months. Yet when it happened, Washington and Caracas were stunned.
We should be hearing from President Trump shortly. Follow the @WSJ coverage of the military operating in Venezuela here.
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Live Updates: Trump to Speak Soon on Capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro
The U.S. military operation in Venezuela comes after months of pressure on the Latin American country's president. Follow along for live updates, news and analysis as the story unfolds.
I've never thought of "We Didn't Start the Fire" as a great Billy Joel song -- he has far too many better ones. But with only 3 living names left on the list, I'd be okay with him (AND ONLY HIM) adding a new verse to bring us up to speed. 🔥🔥🔥
2026
This is an impressive collection of stories and photos, well curated by the @AppleNews team and well designed. What a haul.
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This is so grim
“What happens to a small Nebraska town when 3,200 workers lose their jobs - The Associated Press”
Why is college football media losing its collective mind over the Group of 5 being in the Playoff? — The Athletic
Apparently, I missed my invite to the most recent meeting of the “Bash Tulane and James Madison Club.” It must have taken place earlier this week at some secret location, because several of the attend...
Mr. Rogers taught us to remember the helpers. And we should laud the heroes, especially those who gave their lives to challenge senseless hate.
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Bondi Beach Heroes Show Why Everyday People Run Toward Danger
The world was transfixed by stories of bystanders trying to stop the gunmen. But ordinary people often respond to such violence with bravery.
I really hope it works out for B&N—and any physical bookstore, really. I always feel a rush of nostalgia and want to linger when I go into one.
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Hedge Fund Elliott Considering IPO for Barnes & Noble, Waterstones
A successful offering would highlight the staying power of bricks-and-mortar booksellers.
They Get Wheeled on Flights and Miraculously Walk Off. Praise ‘Jetway Jesus.’
Travelers bemoan a rise of able-bodied passengers who game the system to skip the lines.
I did score a free Diet Dr Pepper
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We Let AI Run Our Office Vending Machine. It Lost Hundreds of Dollars.
An AI agent ran a snack operation in the WSJ newsroom. It gave away a free PlayStation, ordered a live fish—and taught us lessons about the future of AI.
What This Year Showed Us About the Future of the Federal Reserve
Trump shattered the norms around the central bank’s independence when he pressured the chair to lower rates and attempted to oust a Fed official. As part of our video series on Trump’s second term, Th...
He Wasn’t Even in the Class. She Almost Switched Seats. Now Brown Is Mourning Them.
Gunman ended students’ dreams of studying in Paris, becoming a neurosurgeon.
The Inconceivable Start to Rob Reiner’s Legendary Movie Career
The director began with a hot streak of seven movies in eight years, including perhaps his most beloved of all: ‘The Princess Bride.’
What a story:
"For the past three hours, Machado and a small crew had drifted on a skiff in the Gulf of Venezuela after its GPS fell overboard on rough seas and a backup failed. She didn’t meet the extraction team ..."
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Exclusive | Rescued at Sea: How Venezuela’s Machado Survived the Riskiest Leg of Her Escape
The Nobel Peace Prize winner was lost in the Caribbean with no communication for hours before an extraction team found her.
The self-proclaimed Fashion Whisperer of Boston was a star stylist for the city's elite. Saks says he scammed it out of $400,000.
A Saks Stylist for Boston’s Wealthy Is Accused of a $400,000 Returns Scam
The self-proclaimed “Fashion Whisperer” outfitted the city’s socialites for years—until the department store said it discovered he was processing fake returns
Hey all. Just hit 1,000 followers here. Appreciate the nod.
If you haven’t seen it yet, here’s a starter pack of major news publishers for you to follow. I’ll try to keep my sports crashouts at the other place.
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