Instapaper Dump — February 26, 2021
A few of my recent Instapaper highlights for you. Enjoy…
Biden Bars Trump From Receiving Intelligence Briefings, Citing ‘Erratic
WASHINGTON — “President Biden said on Friday that he would bar his predecessor, Donald J. Trump, from receiving intelligence briefings traditionally given to former presidents, saying that Mr. Trump could not be trusted because of his “erratic behavior” even before the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.”
Liz Cheney leads the GOP’s anti-Trump charge as Republicans navigate a post-MAGA future
“Rep. Liz Cheney is staking her claim as a new thought leader for the GOP, seizing on her role as the Republicans’ Trump critic-in-chief while the party navigates its post-MAGA future.”
“Writing is an art, and art is subjective. Novelist William Maughan said there are three rules to good writing. “Unfortunately no one knows what they are.” I actually think there’s one: write the kind of stuff you like to read. Writing for yourself is fun, and it shows. Writing for others is work, and it shows.”
Twitter reveals ‘Super Follow’ paid service, new groups feature, more at Analyst Day event — 9to5Mac
“During an Analyst event today, Twitter revealed at least part of the paid subscription service it’s been working on for some time. It’s called “Super Follow” and will allow users to get exclusive content, deals, and community access to creators for $4.99/month. Other announcements include the testing of a new groups feature, company growth goals, and more.”
Prosser: 2021 iMac to Come in Five Colors, Apple Silicon Mac Pro to Resemble ‘Stacked’ Mac Minis
“Hit-and-miss leaker Jon Prosser has today alleged that the upcoming 2021 iMac models will offer five color options, mirroring the colors of the fourth-generation iPad Air, and revealed a number of additional details about the Mac Pro with Apple Silicon.”
Pfizer, Moderna or maybe J&J? Right now, the best vaccine for you is the one you can get
“The anticipated authorization of a third coronavirus vaccine has raised a new question for many Americans: Which shot should I get?”
The answer, experts say, is whichever one you can.
Rush Limbaugh and the echo chamber that broke American politics
“Whatever you think of Limbaugh, he was the face of modern right-wing radio and his success coincided with a conservative takeover of an important but largely invisible force in American politics.”
