Welcome This newsletter comes at the end of the second quarter for 2025. The year was busy into the summer months. The date of this newsletter is June 30, although it was posted on 2 Jun 2025. The featured photo at the top of this post is from 16 Jun 2025 and has a filter… Continue reading RFL News 2025 Q2
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Public Lands Report 2025
Summary This page provides news and information about Public Lands in 2025. Public lands are typically wilderness areas that took thousands of years to evolve, and they have been protected by society from one generation to the next over hundred of years. In addition to providing critical natural habitats for wildlife, they are destinations enjoyed… Continue reading Public Lands Report 2025
Zohran Mamdani Report 2025
Summary This page provides news and information about Zohran Mamdani in 2025 following his win in the Democratic Party primary election for New York City Mayor. If Mamdani lost the primary election, then there would likely be little newsworthy content to report. Some news outlets may interpret a loss in the primary as an indication… Continue reading Zohran Mamdani Report 2025
Gerard P. Weeg Legacy
As a student at the University of Iowa, one of my favorite places to study was the Gerard P. Weeg Computer Center. We referred to the building simply as Weeg. At that time, computers were the size of refrigerators. The building was imposing, with massive pillars and sections of cement inside and out. Gerry Weeg… Continue reading Gerard P. Weeg Legacy
Political Civility Report 2025
Summary This document provides some examples of political civility in 2025 as well as past examples for context. Zohran Mamdani & Brad Lander (23 Jun 2025) Two candidates running against each other for Mayor of New York City, sit down to discuss the race and why each one feels the other would also be a… Continue reading Political Civility Report 2025
GLP-1 Report 2025
Summary This document provides current news and information about GLP-1 injectable weight loss drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound. For additional context and background see: NEWS Reuters (16 Jun 2025) James Stirrett (12 May 2025) Allison Rhodes (10 Dec 2024) Elizabeth McCauley (13 Nov 2024) CBS Mornings (4 Sep 2024) David Allison and… Continue reading GLP-1 Report 2025
Iran Report 2025
Summary This document provides news and information about Iran in 2025. These reports from previous years provide additional background context and information. U.S. Praise of Iranian People On 18 Jun 2025, during a press event, the President of the United States was asked why he has been compassionate toward the Iranian people. In response he… Continue reading Iran Report 2025
Journalism Report 2025
Summary This document provides some news and information about the state of independent journalism in 2025. Additional content will be added as it becomes available. Last year’s journalism report focused on the benefits of local community papers. For more see “Local Journalism Report 2024.” Benefit of Free Speech Independent journalism and free speech support a… Continue reading Journalism Report 2025
AI Report 2025
Summary This page offers news and information about trends in artificial intelligence (AI) as well as some background and context. Commentary Robots and automation have been able to replace humans in manufacturing, shipping, transportation, warehouse work, and other tasks. Artificial intelligence seems to be capable of replacing much human thought labor. Already we see AI… Continue reading AI Report 2025
Slate Auto EV Truck 2025
Summary For those seeking a minimalist low-cost all-electric vehicle, the Slate Truck from Slate Auto is scheduled for availability in late 2026 at a price of $20,000 after tax incentives. The truck has a clean and simple design and is being manufactured in the United States, with operational demonstration models currently available. The cost is… Continue reading Slate Auto EV Truck 2025
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Summary If you are receiving advertising emails from Bose and click the Unsubscribe link, you will not be immediately unsubscribed. Instead, you will be asked to provide your email address. Then you will be told to enter a 6-digit code that will be sent to your email address. When you receive that code and enter… Continue reading Bose Emails Unsubscribe
RNC WinRed Text Messages 2025
Summary This document provides information about the excessive unsolicited Republican political text messages being distributed by some users of the WinRed platform. For additional background and context, see “Many RNC WinRed Text Messages 2024.” There seems to be very limited administrative oversight of the WinRed platform. Concerns expressed by Republican leadership and Republican grassroots donors… Continue reading RNC WinRed Text Messages 2025