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The Alligator Blog

I write a weekly commentary on politics and culture with Biblical insight and somewhat irreverent humor.

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Man Dissolves in Yellowstone Geothermal Pool | The Alligator News Roundup

Plus: Dinosaur display consumes man looking for his phone; Chicago has the answer to subway violence--ask riders to be polite; Britain honors burka-clad woman for outstanding work in empowering women.

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The Dead Ancestors' Moot | The Alligator News Roundup

This is what happens when AI interprets the family reunion.

AI Learns to Hack | The Alligator News Roundup

Plus: Scientists save the earth by dimming the sun; Birds, fish and animals in Oregon are safe from politicians--for now; New security turnstile in San Francisco traps woman with no escape.

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Climate Cops Will Check Your Recycled Trash | The Alligator News Roundup

Plus: California public park generates 13 million lbs of trash; Maine lawmaker claims Constitutional protection for speeding; United Airlines offers free ticket change to avoid Trump Intl Airport.

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Russia, Short of Gas, Turns to Horses | The Alligator News Roundup

Plus: Waymo teens enjoy shooting plastic pellets at other cars, Great fun!; Air travelers' nightmare - sucked out of a window at altitude; Gift revolvers awarded to NATO leaders from Turkey.

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No Knives Allowed, Unless You're Religious | The Alligator News Roundup

Plus: Trump plans new landing pad for Marine One; A/C for me but not for thee; Princess Kate the mountain climber!

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Air Conditioning Banned in UK to Save Mother Earth | The Alligator News Roundup

Plus: Law schools inundated with fake disabilities; Massachusetts beach community forbids flags on July 4; Major bummer--man dies of heart attack while hiding girlfriend's body.

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Self-Driving Tesla Fooled by Cheap Doll Head | The Alligator News Roundup

Plus: Greens collide--wind turbines built from asbestos; Recalled Californios refuse to vacate; 22 y-o raises $30 million in crypto venture, pure coincidence that Senator Mom influences crypto rules.

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Virginia Schools to No Longer Teach Falsehoods | The Alligator News Roundup

Plus: Woman dies accidentally, rope jumping without a rope; NY Knicks fans celebrate by burning city, attacking NYPD horses; California teaches Native Americans how to build a fire.

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Hunger Strike Enabled by Honey Buns | The Alligator News Roundup

Plus: Cities Church protester freed in effort to "balance freedoms"; Devout Christians in Nigeria turn to guns; Car jacking a Marine is a bad idea in Maryland. Also: Gone scientist update.

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Recovering From Surgery

Frankly, it would have killed a lesser man.

Helpful AI Wipes Out Entire Database | The Alligator News Roundup

Plus: Arsons set an Ebola treatment center ablaze, spreading virus; Jackpot--Chick-fil-A worker pockets $80k for mac-n-cheese refunds; Community food fridge loses entire stock in first hour.

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Google Maps Erases the California Wildfires | The Alligator News Roundup

Plus: Georgia Supreme Court calls out attorney who relied on AI for case histories... that were fake; LA mayoral candidate wants to ban backyard BBQs; Campaign promise--free teeth for meth addicts.

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Virginia Supremes Are Too Old To Be Effective | The Alligator News Roundup

Plus: Trump sued for renovating the Washington Mall reflecting pool; New Jersey both condemns and supports gun rights; a new "Learing Center" in Texas.

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Iranian Navy Enlists Dolphins as Bio Torpedoes | The Alligator News Roundup

Plus: Texas city-owned water park hosts a Muslims-only day; 40,000 Frenchmen attend a rave to protest outlawed raves; hundreds of beagles freed from lab testing and touch grass for the first time

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Third Assassination Attempt on Trump Failed | The Alligator News Roundup

Plus: General Motors assesses your health before letting you behind the wheel; NATO warships outed by Strava--again; Gone Scientist toll continues to rise.

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Squirrels Shredded Humanely by Dutch Airline | The Alligator News Roundup

Plus: Tesla driver has a bad day when his ambulance is hijacked after stabbing; Minivan driver unwisely lights a cigarette while transporting leaking propane; missing scientist toll rises again.

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Ninth US Space Scientist Gone | The Alligator News Roundup

At last count it was only 6. Plus: AI is fooled by a fake disease and then fools real doctors; Robot police dogs patrol Atlanta; and Bonus! Easter egg hunt finds human skull.

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F-15 Officer Rescued in Iran with Ghost Murmur |The Alligator News Roundup

Plus: the Gospel of Artemis (the Gospel of Jesus) proclaimed during moon mission; Hospices claim astonishing recoveries--or maybe outlandish fraud; DOGE results show 50-year success.

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Sixth US Scientist-Adjacent Reported Missing | The Alligator News Roundup

Plus: TSA lines help the economy by offering commercial line-sitting job opportunities; Broke California city contemplates huge pay raises for City Council; KitKat heist in Europe trolled globally.

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