Almanac Today Highlights Birthdays and Facts
Almanac notes 2025 dates and lists notable birthdays including Solomon Guggenheim and Shakira. It recalls Groundhog Day crowds at Gobbler’s Knob and quotes Joyce from Ulysses. Moon phase is between new moon January 29 and first quarter February 5 as Shakira turns 48.
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Readers urged to submit brief letters to editor
The Chronicle-Telegram outlines guidelines for letters to the editor, noting a 250 word limit, potential editing for brevity and accuracy, and requirement to include signature, full address and phone number. Submission options include mail, fax, and email to the Editorial Page Editor.
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On the Light Side A Sampling of Editorial Cartoons
A selection of editorial cartoons from various papers highlights humor and social commentary. The drawings touch on politics, culture, and daily life with light, satirical strokes.
New censorship era under Trump raises First Amendment fears
Catherine Rampell reports that an executive order titled Restoring Freedom of Speech and Ending Federal Censorship signals a broad push to curb scientific speech and data sharing. Agencies pause public updates, DEI programs face funding limits, and private firms face pressure to drop diversity commitments.
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DeepSeek AI sparks a Sputnik moment in the AI race
Fareed Zakaria argues DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, has produced a model rivaling or surpassing U S and other leaders, signaling an open versus closed AI path. He warns that export controls may fail to stop China, risking a decoupled, unregulated AI arms race with global economic and security stakes.
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