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ChatGPT Wrapped: Chats statt Musik-Playlisten
OpenAI führt für ChatGPT einen persönlichen Jahresrückblick ein, der an Spotifys Wrapped erinnert. "Dein Jahr in..."
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New whistleblower documents detail substantial cuts by the Trump administration to the training requirements for new immigration officers.
Among the cuts are the elimination of practical exams, use of force and legal training courses, and an overall reduction in training time, contrary to an official’s testimony to Congress earlier this month.
The documents, provided to Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) by whistleblowers from the Department of Homeland Security, were publicly re…

ICE whistleblower documents reveal deep cuts to training program
The Trump administration made significant cuts to the training requirements for new immigration officers, according to new whistleblower documents made public Monday.

Just published 🚀: I Miss Riding the Cuts
#musings

Inside Trump’s chaotic Ukraine peace process: https://benborges.xyz/2026/01/23/inside-trumps-chaotic-ukraine-peace.html

#BBCBias

BBC Cuts 'Free Palestine' From Akinola Davies Jr.'s BAFTAs Speech
My Father's Shadow' helmer Akinola Davies Jr. saying "free Palestine" was cut from the BAFTA Film Awards broadcast on the BBC.

The BBC cut "Free Palestine" from Akinola Davies Jr.'s BAFTA awards speech broadcast; the BBC says "the live event is three hours and it has to be" cut to two (Jake Kanter/Deadline)
https://deadline.com/2026/02/bbc-cuts-free-p…

BBC Cuts “Free Palestine” From BAFTA Film Awards Winner’s Speech
The BBC removed the words "free Palestine" from the speech of Akinola Davies Jr. and Wale Davies after they won a BAFTA Film Award.

Abby Tighe thought she had landed her forever job.
She joined the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in December 2023,
managing a national youth substance abuse prevention program.
The project focused on rural communities, and Tighe, whose family is from Appalachia, was proud to be using her public health training to support often-overlooked parts of the country.
“The CDC was different than anywhere else I’ve worked,” says Tighe.
“People didn’t …

Explosions heard in multiple cities as Russian missiles, drones target energy infrastructure in western Ukraine: https://benborges.xyz/2025/12/23/explosions-heard-in-multiple-cities.html

Ohio's WBGU-TV becomes the fourth public TV station or network to end its PBS affiliation, citing 2025's rescission of federal funding (Julian Wyllie/Current)
https://current.org/2026/01/wbgu-to-end-pbs-affiliation-due-to-federal-funding-cuts/

WBGU to end PBS affiliation due to federal funding cuts
The Ohio station will be the fourth public media organization to sever ties with PBS.

Ralph Abraham,
the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s principal deputy director,
has stepped down,
the agency said on Monday, announcing the exit of a top official for the second time in February.
The agency known as the CDC
– which is temporarily being run by Dr Jay Bhattacharya
– said the departure was effective immediately and attributed it to unforeseen family obligations.
It did not comment on who would replace Abraham.
Abraha…