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A trend is noted where users, particularly younger generations, are replacing direct hyperlinks with screenshots of articles and social media posts. This shift is described as a degradation of the internet's original architecture, making it more difficult to verify sources and navigate information. The practice is criticized for being inefficient and detrimental to the web's utility.
The hosts request that listeners send direct links rather than screenshots when submitting news items, as screenshots lack necessary context and metadata. A final round of birthday wishes is read for various "smoking hot" spouses and children of the producer community, followed by a discussion on the timing of birthdays relative to New Year's Eve.
Nicole Perlroth, New York Times Russian Hacking Report
New York Times reporter Nicole Perlroth appeared on Rachel Maddow's program to discuss claims that Russian hackers have "their fingers on the switch" of US power plants. The report is based on a Department of Homeland Security screenshot allegedly showing hackers inside industrial control systems. Skeptics point out the lack of technical detail regarding operating systems and suggest the story is being used to drive fear and sell cybersecurity services.
