Doc Searls: Why I am Here Instead of on Substack. I wanted to use Substack to send out my nightly emails, but found I’d have to type the text I wanted to send into their editor. I’m not a professional typist. So I created my own mail sending software. searls.com

“If you offer users a way to write, but you don’t provide for linking, then you are not on the web.” openchannels.fm

Yankees stunned as championship aspirations are dashed in ALDS. espn.com

Wonder how the troops from Texas will enjoy a Chicago winter. 😵‍💫 weather.gov

Trump calls for jailing Democratic leaders as troops prepare for Chicago deployment. reuters.com

The Kia PV5 May Be The Go-To Bargain Electric Van. I recently test drove the VW Buzz, and like everyone else, I fell in love. And now I hear that there may be something even more fun. I've always liked Kia's. insideevs.com

Here are the 2025 MacArthur fellows. npr.org

Jay Rosen explains his new job, as I understand it, helping non-journalists who are providing news, to do news well. newscreatorcorps.org

Most Americans don't want troops deployed without an external threat. reuters.com

JD Vance‘s Favorite Blogger Plans Escape from USA. theframelab.org