From my perspective on election night at 10 here in Kansas, that’s the takeaway from a day of voting that didn’t produce much in the way of thundering progressive results in Kansas — or anywhere else, really. I wrote about a multitude of encouraging shifts and promising signs in Kansas over recent months. The vibes the progressives clung to over the past few months — at least since Harris entered the presidential race — appear to be nothing more than vibes. Perhaps one day that will change and a progressive, idealistic wave of hope will sweep across the nation. Through its opinion section, Kansas Reflector works to amplify the voices of people who are affected by public policies or excluded from public debate.

These dramas showcased big money, big fights, and big hair. Who can forget Alexis (Joan Collins) and Krystle (Linda Evans) having one ferocious hair-yanking catfight after another on Dynasty? story arc on Dallas with Linda Gray and the villain you hated to love, Larry Hagman? Now 84, exactly what is Linda Gray doing lately? May his journey be a magical one," Gray penned on Instagram the year Jeff passed away.

It was an image — or rather, a mirage — Trump had been cultivating for decades: the role of the successful, competent businessman. In the closing days of his third consecutive presidential campaign, Trump’s performance revealed new lows even for him. During that debate, and throughout her campaign, Harris often used Trump’s own words to illustrate the clear differences between them. Somehow, after decades of the Trump show, enough voters still rejected the evidence of their own eyes and ears, choosing to believe the fraudulent image Trump has been selling — as fraudulent as his failed business ventures. Instead of winding down, the Trump show enters its darkest and grimmest episode yet.

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By 11pm on election night, Fox News was declaring Donald Trump “a phoenix from the ashes”. It will be “not just the greatest political comeback of all time,” added Laura Ingraham. Things were looking quite different on election night in 2020. Fox News paid voting machine maker Dominion $787.5m in a settlement over misinformation in the 2020 election. “You know who else should be ashamed of themselves is Fox,” Trump said.

Last night I had hoped to never have to write Trump’s name again. That's according to City University of New York journalism professor Jeff Jarvis, who recently authored a Medium essay entitled: "How F—ed Are We?" Jarvis wrote that Americans can expect "vast tragedy and destruction" over the next four years assuming President-elect Donald Trump intends to enact his campaign promises. With his comeback victory to reclaim the presidency, Mr. Trump has now established himself as a transformational force reshaping the United States in his own image. Mr. Trump’s testosterone-driven campaign capitalized on resistance to electing the first woman president.

By attacking Israel and Azerbaijan, the Washington Post has demonstrated that it is not a balanced newspaper, which respects the contributions of America’s allies. Relying solely upon Palestinian testimony, anonymous sources, and an anti-Israel organization, the Washington Post accused Israel of committing war crimes. But the Washington Post has demonstrated that they are a biased source of information, that does not value America’s allies. The European Parliament just passed a resolution blasting Azerbaijan, making similar arguments to what was put forth in the Washington Post article. The inherent bias against Israel and Azerbaijan in the Washington Post must come to an end.

The tech angle to the election news yesterday, and interestingly a lot of it is crypto related. The EU Commission looks like it will fine Apple and has opened a case against Corning? And a pretty definitive piece about how drone tech has changed warfare. Support Brian's work on the Techmeme Ride Home directly! Full details at tech.supercast.comThank you for your support of Brian and the Techmeme Ride Home!

New York Times reporter Peter Baker had some words of caution as former President Donald Trump is projected to serve a second term in the White House. Baker said Wednesday on MSNBC“s ”Morning Joe" that Americans are now in for a long era of the former president. He didn’t win 2020, no matter what he says and that he will eventually be purged. We’re going to have a 12-year era at least of Trump, and that’s a pretty significant era,” he added. Trump’s win marked a historical moment for him and his campaign as he clinched the necessary votes to win the Electoral College.

Walgreens on Langston Blvd closing to make way for planned 12-story towerThe Walgreens at 3130 Langston Blvd (staff photo by Dan Egitto) The Walgreens at 3130 Langston Blvd (staff photo by Dan Egitto) The Walgreens at 3130 Langston Blvd (staff photo by Dan Egitto) Renderings of the planned development at 3130 Langston Blvd (via Arlington County) Renderings of the planned development at 3130 Langston Blvd (via Arlington County) Renderings of the planned development at 3130 Langston Blvd (via Arlington County) Renderings of the planned development at 3130 Langston Blvd (via Arlington County) Renderings of the planned development at 3130 Langston Blvd (via Arlington County)A Walgreens near Lyon Village is closing today (Wednesday) to make way for redevelopment plans. The convenience store at 3130 Langston Blvd is on track to be replaced with a 12-story tower with retail on the ground floor and apartments above. Prescription files at the Walgreens will be transferred to the CVS Pharmacy across the street, at 3133 Langston Blvd, a sign posted outside the drug store says. “It is never an easy decision to close a store,” Walgreens spokesperson Jennifer Cotto told ARLnow. Many items at the Walgreens were on clearance and several shelves were emptying out when ARLnow visited earlier this week.

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Dangerous wildfire threat in the West, flash flood threat in the South, and Hurricane Rafael in the tropics

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PoliticsTrump gives celebratory speech as he nears victoryFormer president Donald Trump spoke to a room full of supporters in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Nov. 6, as he neared victory in the presidential race.