“Mr Jäger is regarded as the best BND chief in a generation” - Interesting claim. He’s been in the job for a year. economist.com/europe/2026/...

An explosive allegation rocks Germany’s spy agency

Its former chief is accused of passing on classified information to foreign agents

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US camel exports are poised to explode: “The Chinese list of US products that will receive favourable treatment covers 1,619 items, including many agricultural products such as chilled foie gras, rabbit hair and camels as well as whales and dolphins for breeding” www.ft.com/content/b1ba...

US and China agree $60bn low tariff regime for goods from foie gras to camels

Board of trade will lower levies on non-sensitive goods as superpowers seek to ease tensions

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We’re in a strange world where the US president is actively undermining vital American strategic interests on multiple fronts and no one in Washington is doing anything about it www.ft.com/content/8b46...

Trump asked Xi if China wanted to buy American weapons, US envoy says

Administration denies delaying sale of a $14bn arms package to Taiwan to appease Beijing

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RIP Wendell Berry, a great man; "Writer Who Extolled America’s Agrarian Past, Dies at 92" www.nytimes.com/2026/08/31/u...

Wendell Berry, Writer Who Extolled America’s Agrarian Past, Dies at 92

A Kentucky farmer, he railed against agribusiness and championed small family farms and the environment, winning widespread acclaim.

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Thanks, Elaine's Literary Salon, for making a teaser about my upcoming brunch event (Sept. 6) at elainesliterarysalon.com/wolf-bahren/ . #elainesrestaurant #elainesliterarysalon

To folks working on GWU's Mt. vernon campus: "Maman to former Black Coffee space” - PoPville www.popville.com/2026/08/mama...

“Maman to former Black Coffee space” - PoPville

4885 MacArthur Blvd, NW Thanks to M. for sending: "I walked by the former Black Coffee space on MacArthur Blvd in the Palisades the other day and noticed serious progress (re)building out the space. I...

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Who are your readers? Who are mine? Are they the usual suspects -- or not? Knowing your target audience is critical. Terms and metadata can help us connect to readers, but.... For more, read my new blog post, available on my website (link in bio).

So many important storieson can't keep up. I was struck by Maryam's question: "For what purpose?" I think it's about making money. Greed as well as cruelty. If I ever meet anyone w GEO group I may not be able to control my anger. Shareholders implicated too. www.thenation.com/article/soci...

One Woman’s Message From the Hell of ICE Detention

My husband, son, and I have been locked up for months—despite being permanent residents with no criminal record. It is an unendurable, unending nightmare.

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Finally, I really enjoyed @wolfbahren.bsky.social thriller (full disclosure: the author is a friend). Bahren creates two convincing female character in a quick-moving, entertaining read. Interesting revelations right up till the end.

In a grateful place. All 3 of the kids are happy. I was at the pool for 4 hours & then went to the farmer's market. Worked on multiple plans & projects tonight, including posting about my book in a FB thread. Might as well post here to: "Weaving a Family: Genetics, Identity & Adoption" on Amazon.

This is an interesting poll, for sure. @Gallup should do more like this, differentiating economic systems further, to promote a more nuanced discussion of what "capitalism," "socialism" and "communism" actually are. These terms are being thrown around like weapons. news.gallup.com/poll/713144/...

How Americans View Capitalism, Socialism and Free Enterprise

Americans tie capitalism to innovation but also inequality, and socialism to economic security but also government overreach and dependency.

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Recently one of my neighbors told me he would never waste his time reading a thriller. But thrillers have more to offer than entertainment. Read my recent blog post here: www.wolfbahren.com/post/great-r...

Great Reasons To Try a Thriller

Recently one of my neighbors told me he would never waste his time reading a thriller. I couldn’t decide how much to throw back at him. Did you forget I write thrillers? Worse, do you actually remembe...

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Are you up for a good thriller? Of course, all thrillers aren't the same -- so many different subgenres. Even espionage thrillers vary widely. My spy thrillers are a little different, because the main characters are journalists, not spies. Check out my latest!

Apparently my children were on Good Morning America today…. But maybe don’t mention it… urldefense.com/v3/__https:/...

Video Daniel Silva talks new book 'Ransom'

The bestselling author discusses his latest thriller, featuring spy and art restorer Gabriel Allon as he searches for the missing wife of a British billionaire.

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Check out my new blog post! www.wolfbahren.com/post/how-i-f...

How I Found Time, Space & Emotional Bandwidth To Write The Secessionist's Wife

I started writing The Secessionist’s Wife around the beginning of 2021, back when our local schools were online due to the pandemic. It was only a few months after I had just published my second thril...

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I just released my third thriller, "The Secessionist's Wife," a genre-busting spy/ journalism thriller with a dash of romance and domestic suspense. Find out more on my website.

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Activists call on Trump to defer deportations for Venezuelans in light of devastating earthquakes

The Supreme Court last week allowed President Trump to end deportation protections for immigrants living in the U.S. under Temporary Protected Status.

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As promised, a sneak peek of the first three chapters of Ransom! (Link below) See you out on Book Tour starting two days early, Sunday July 12th in Sag Harbor. Please share with friends and family! danielsilvabooks.com/books/ransom...

An Excerpt of Ransom

An excerpt from Daneil Silva's Ransom

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This week, I received a very tailored email aiming to get me to work with a certain literary agent. It was pretty smooth & included specifics about me. I had a feeling it was AI, but the new level of nonsense was that this agent is real, and was being impersonated. Has this happened to you?

We meet for the second time in just six months. At a time of growing geopolitical challenges, enlargement is a strategic investment. In our shared stability, prosperity and security.

For my friends who have been here in the blue sky for a while, are you finding obvious ways in which the algorithm leads to different social interactions?

Excited to share the cover of my new thriller, "The Secessionist's Wife"! Stay tuned for updates! Also, huge thanks to Damonza Studio @damonza.bsky.social for an amazing design & experience. They just keep getting better and better! Talented, fun, and professional! #coverreveal

Clean water, clean air, healthy food, inspiring schools, good health, a doctor when sickness rears its ugly head, a functioning bathroom, a safe and quiet place to sleep, and love -- the bare minimum or a dream?