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CIA courts Chinese recruits with a how-to guide as Seattle burnout spikes, Philly braces for snow and a deep freeze, NJ gymnastics coach gets nabbed again, Sanders grills Mehmet Oz over robot ultrasounds, and the Phillies get graded while Mets/Dodgers buy the offseason
CIA posts Chinese language video and a nine-step “how to contact us” guide
The CIA released another video aimed at audiences in China, along with a Chinese-language checklist for making “secure contact.” It recommends buying a separate device anonymously, using public Wi‑Fi, a Western VPN and email service, and contacting the agency through its website or a Tor portal. It also warns people not to use AI tools to write or translate messages, advises deleting traces after reaching out, and suggests keeping normal routines while submissions are reviewed. This is the CIA’s third China-focused video, because nothing says “subtle tradecraft” like a publicly posted tutorial.
Seattle ranks No. 2 for worker stress and burnout, because of course it does
A Compare the Market study ranked Seattle as the second most stressed and burned-out U.S. city for workers, behind Atlanta. The ranking is based on the volume of online searches for terms like “work burnout,” “work stress,” and “work depression,” converted into a score. The study cites Seattle’s population (780,995), about 2,498 anxiety-related searches per 100,000 people, and a score of 76.06, with “stress relief” searched more than 4,990 times in the past year. Other top-10 cities include San Francisco, Denver, Boston, Las Vegas, Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Kansas City, and Portland, plus several Canadian cities ranking even higher, which is an impressive achievement for nations allegedly known for politeness.
Weekend snow forecast for Philadelphia region, then a hard freeze
Snow is expected in the Philadelphia area this weekend, starting before sunrise and tapering off around lunchtime. The heaviest accumulation is forecast north and west of the city, including Bucks, Montgomery, Chester, Berks, and the Lehigh Valley, while Philadelphia and nearby suburbs may get a light dusting. Snow shifts into New Jersey and Delaware on Sunday, with up to about 2 inches possible in some spots, including along the shore, before clearing by evening. Windy conditions and sharply colder temperatures follow, raising the risk of icy roads and very cold mornings into midweek.
Former New Jersey gymnastics coach arrested again in alleged online sting
Former New Jersey gymnastics coach Joseph Catrambone was arrested again after prosecutors said he communicated online with an undercover police officer and allegedly tried to arrange a meeting for sex with an underage boy.
Sanders tells CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz he opposes robot-run ultrasounds in Alabama
Sen. Bernie Sanders told CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz that he does not support using robots to perform ultrasounds in Alabama. The pushback came after Oz raised the idea earlier at a White House event with President Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. The future is here, and it apparently has a touchscreen, a billing code, and zero interest in bedside manner.
Phillies offseason gets mixed reviews as Mets and Dodgers spend big
Phillies fans are split on the team’s relatively quiet offseason, with concerns about running back an aging roster while rivals like the Mets and Dodgers make major signings. Some are happy J.T. Realmuto is back and value his impact on the pitching staff, while others wanted bigger moves and were annoyed at missing out on Bo Bichette, who reportedly chose the Mets on a $126 million, three-year deal. With the Eagles out early, local attention is shifting to the Phillies and Sixers as fans look for someone, anyone, to provide a season that does not end in group therapy.
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