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How The New York Times is (still) getting gamed by the right

The Mamdani affair exposes the paper’s weaknesses. Again.

Elizabeth Lopatto
Emma Roth
Emma Roth
A new bill would ensure that the military has the right-to-repair its own equipment.

Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Tim Sheehy (R-MT) have introduced the Warrior Right to Repair Act of 2025, which would force contractors to give the Department of Defense “fair and reasonable” access to repair parts, tools, and information.

Earlier this year, Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll committed to adding right-to-repair provisions in existing and future contracts with manufacturers. This bill would extend the policy to other branches of the military.

The US Army is getting in on right-to-repair

Emma Roth
Tina Nguyen
Tina Nguyen
Do you have the inclination to watch Newsmax abroad, for some reason?

Trump Media Technology Group, which owns Truth Social, announced Monday that it was rolling out its streaming service Truth+ worldwide, allowing international viewers who have really, really craved more right-wing news to finally watch Newsmax.

Trump Media launches TV streaming platform with Newsmax channel globally

[reuters.com]

Trump’s next tariffs will target South Korea and JapanTrump’s next tariffs will target South Korea and Japan
Tesla’s real struggles have only just begunTesla’s real struggles have only just begun
Apple’s 5th Ave store spray-painted to protest ‘climate hypocrisy’Apple’s 5th Ave store spray-painted to protest ‘climate hypocrisy’
Jess Weatherbed
Jess Weatherbed
Apple appeals its $580 million EU penalty.

This expected development follows App Store changes being introduced in June to avoid being slapped with additional fines for violating anti-steering rules under the EU’s DMA. Apple spokesperson Peter Ajemian sent the following statement to The Verge:

“Today we filed our appeal because we believe the European Commission’s decision—and their unprecedented fine—go far beyond what the law requires. As our appeal will show, the EC is mandating how we run our store and forcing business terms which are confusing for developers and bad for users. We implemented this to avoid punitive daily fines and will share the facts with the Court.”

Apple Appeals ‘Unprecedented’ €500 Million EU App Store Fine

[bloomberg.com]

TikTok’s ‘ban’ problem could end soon with a new app and a saleTikTok’s ‘ban’ problem could end soon with a new app and a sale
Richard Lawler
Richard Lawler
Elon Musk says he’s formed a new political party.

Apparently following through on his threat to challenge Republicans who supported Donald Trump’s budget bill, Musk tweeted, “Today, the America Party is formed to give you back your freedom.” He also said it will be ready next year -- a “consistently proven wrong” theme for Musk.

“One way to execute on this would be to laser-focus on just 2 or 3 Senate seats and 8 to 10 House districts,” to hold a deciding vote on “contentious laws,” said Musk on Friday.

Screenshot: Elon Musk (X)
Richard Lawler
Richard Lawler
Trump’s spending bill includes $85 million to move a Space Shuttle.

The H.R.1 spending bill Trump signed Friday that expands mass deportations, cuts social services, and stalls clean energy projects also includes a requirement for a “Space Vehicle Transfer.”

The target is Space Shuttle Discovery, which Texas senators are attempting to snatch from the Smithsonian. The Smithsonian estimates moving it could cost more than $300 million, and there’s the small detail that the modified Boeing 747 used to transport the shuttles is no longer available.

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Jess Weatherbed
Jess Weatherbed
European publishers have beef with Google’s AI Overviews.

A complaint filed by a group of independent publishers alleges that Google abuses its market power by not allowing them to withhold their content from AI Overviews without losing the ability to appear in Search results — a choice that Google believes may impact AI monetization.

The group is calling on the EU Commission to put “interim measures” in place to prevent irreparable harm to competition and news access.

Exclusive: Google's AI Overviews hit by EU antitrust complaint from independent publishers

[reuters.com]

The American system of democracy has crashed

Some patriotic reflections on this Independence Day.

Elizabeth Lopatto and Sarah Jeong
The White House’s favorite source of pro-Trump news is … the White House’s YouTube channelThe White House’s favorite source of pro-Trump news is … the White House’s YouTube channel
Here are the letters that convinced Google and Apple to keep TikTok onlineHere are the letters that convinced Google and Apple to keep TikTok online
Congress passes budget to expand mass deportations, cut social services, and stall clean energyCongress passes budget to expand mass deportations, cut social services, and stall clean energy

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