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Childless. Catless. Dogless. And climate change messed up my one hobby.
The element plumbum should be called that. Lead, (led, leed?) has too many meanings and pronunciations in English.
November 19, 2025 at 3:08 AM
The element plumbum should be called that. Lead, (led, leed?) has too many meanings and pronunciations in English.
Keep in mind, the "shutdown" is how the extreme Right would like to see the federal government operate on a permanent basis.
November 10, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Keep in mind, the "shutdown" is how the extreme Right would like to see the federal government operate on a permanent basis.
Is this the part where DJT jumps out of a cake to solve the air traffic controller shortage? Or do we have to be naughty or nice for one more month???
November 7, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Is this the part where DJT jumps out of a cake to solve the air traffic controller shortage? Or do we have to be naughty or nice for one more month???
At least when you were dealing with trolls you knew it was a real person - even if it was an economic hostage working in a troll farm. #AI
November 4, 2025 at 5:48 PM
At least when you were dealing with trolls you knew it was a real person - even if it was an economic hostage working in a troll farm. #AI
"Friend" sends links to new AI browsers. I tell him I'm going back to a vinyl browser. I've loaded DuckDuckGo on my phone because #Gemini doesn't usually provide references or credit sources. #AI #DuckDuckGo #Android #Chrome #lazybillionaires #letsdoevil #everyoneelseis #Wikipedia #enshitification
November 3, 2025 at 2:17 AM
"Friend" sends links to new AI browsers. I tell him I'm going back to a vinyl browser. I've loaded DuckDuckGo on my phone because #Gemini doesn't usually provide references or credit sources. #AI #DuckDuckGo #Android #Chrome #lazybillionaires #letsdoevil #everyoneelseis #Wikipedia #enshitification
Oklahoma Republicans who couldn't give a flying fuck about oil well contaminants in water are now suggesting we test sewage to track down anyone taking mifepristone.
- Senator James Lankford share.google/mhAh1F6QKoUz...
- Senator James Lankford share.google/mhAh1F6QKoUz...
Lankford Urges EPA to Investigate Environmental Risks of Abortion Drug Mifepristone - Senator James Lankford
WASHINGTON, DC — US Senator James Lankford (R-OK) and Congressman Josh Brecheen (R-OK) are urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to investigate the environmental and public health risks of ...
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November 3, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Oklahoma Republicans who couldn't give a flying fuck about oil well contaminants in water are now suggesting we test sewage to track down anyone taking mifepristone.
- Senator James Lankford share.google/mhAh1F6QKoUz...
- Senator James Lankford share.google/mhAh1F6QKoUz...
Meanwhile, the new king in the US continues building his ballroom.
The Andrew formerly known as prince.
LONDON (AP) — Buckingham Palace says King Charles III will strip Prince Andrew of remaining titles and evict him from royal residence.
October 31, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Meanwhile, the new king in the US continues building his ballroom.
"Yes, in Australia, you can be fined for killing a pigeon without lawful authority, as it is considered an offence under animal welfare laws. The penalties can vary, with fines reaching up to $50,000 for serious cases of animal cruelty."
October 28, 2025 at 4:12 AM
"Yes, in Australia, you can be fined for killing a pigeon without lawful authority, as it is considered an offence under animal welfare laws. The penalties can vary, with fines reaching up to $50,000 for serious cases of animal cruelty."
About that White House ballroom... Most of us wouldn't really care, but the design and announcement were classic tRump. "Won't affect the East Wing." East Wing bulldozed.
October 26, 2025 at 5:40 PM
About that White House ballroom... Most of us wouldn't really care, but the design and announcement were classic tRump. "Won't affect the East Wing." East Wing bulldozed.
"Republicans" are against porn unless you're making a lot of money selling it and also selling cars? Elon Musk's Grok Chatbot Is Cashing In on AI Romance - Bloomberg share.google/yEf0TY1o1vza...
Elon Musk Is Cashing In on the AI Romance Boom
Grok’s new flirtatious character may be lucrative, but it only offers an illusion of intimacy.
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October 26, 2025 at 3:43 AM
"Republicans" are against porn unless you're making a lot of money selling it and also selling cars? Elon Musk's Grok Chatbot Is Cashing In on AI Romance - Bloomberg share.google/yEf0TY1o1vza...
Democracy could function without politicians. But if we put accountants in charge, the (USA) tax code would be even more convoluted.
October 24, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Democracy could function without politicians. But if we put accountants in charge, the (USA) tax code would be even more convoluted.
Apparently there is no country in the world that wants to send its troops to serve as a peacekeeping force in Palestine. Nobel Prize yet?
October 23, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Apparently there is no country in the world that wants to send its troops to serve as a peacekeeping force in Palestine. Nobel Prize yet?
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aws being down is preventing me from checking out my library book. mad
October 20, 2025 at 4:01 PM
aws being down is preventing me from checking out my library book. mad
Holy Smokes - line at the gold dealer. I hope those people are selling; not buying!
October 15, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Holy Smokes - line at the gold dealer. I hope those people are selling; not buying!
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I'd love to hear from anyone who has been at agencies protecting public health this year (eg CDC, HHS, HRSA, HUD, NIH, OSHA). Privacy respected. Signal is AmyMaxmen.25
🧵Here's a thread of some of my stories this year on the impact of the Trump administration on America's public health.
🧵Here's a thread of some of my stories this year on the impact of the Trump administration on America's public health.
Hi! I'm a public health reporter moving from THERE to here. Give me a follow if you're interested in my writing & take:
Public health isn't only about outbreaks & vaccines. It's about making society healthier outside of clinics. It requires systemic change, equity, a belief in the common good.
Public health isn't only about outbreaks & vaccines. It's about making society healthier outside of clinics. It requires systemic change, equity, a belief in the common good.
October 11, 2025 at 3:46 PM
I'd love to hear from anyone who has been at agencies protecting public health this year (eg CDC, HHS, HRSA, HUD, NIH, OSHA). Privacy respected. Signal is AmyMaxmen.25
🧵Here's a thread of some of my stories this year on the impact of the Trump administration on America's public health.
🧵Here's a thread of some of my stories this year on the impact of the Trump administration on America's public health.
This article gets a D for confusing the issue. Administrator opinion surveys up top vs student outcomes research at the bottom?! Apple or orange? Two years after school phone bans were implemented in Australia, what has changed? | Children | The Guardian share.google/yOKLYgT1l9om...
Two years after school phone bans were implemented in Australia, what has changed?
Phone bans are now well-established in many Australian primary and secondary schools. Have they made a difference?
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October 13, 2025 at 4:27 PM
This article gets a D for confusing the issue. Administrator opinion surveys up top vs student outcomes research at the bottom?! Apple or orange? Two years after school phone bans were implemented in Australia, what has changed? | Children | The Guardian share.google/yOKLYgT1l9om...
Chart: Social Media Ban for Children Has Broad Public Support Globally share.google/HqckooV7TGXX...
Chart: Social Media Ban for Children Has Broad Public Support Globally
Majority of global adults support banning social media for children under 14, with some countries moving to implement new laws.
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October 11, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Chart: Social Media Ban for Children Has Broad Public Support Globally share.google/HqckooV7TGXX...
@preetbharara.bsky.social #askPreet An idea for Supreme Court tenure... couldn't we have a system where federal judges rotate onto the Supreme Court for X years, then back to a district position? I believe the military does this with Pentagon service.
October 9, 2025 at 1:00 AM
@preetbharara.bsky.social #askPreet An idea for Supreme Court tenure... couldn't we have a system where federal judges rotate onto the Supreme Court for X years, then back to a district position? I believe the military does this with Pentagon service.
Class actions accuse two top Australian universities of misleading and deceptive conduct - ABC News share.google/utkkt6YtA7M4...
Careers in limbo after graduates discover university courses were never accredited
Students have been left with HECS debts and careers that are "non-existent" after completing degrees that were not accredited. Class actions have been launched against two Australian universities.
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October 8, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Class actions accuse two top Australian universities of misleading and deceptive conduct - ABC News share.google/utkkt6YtA7M4...
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"Sir?"
"That is all, general."
"That is all, general."
September 30, 2025 at 5:57 PM
"Sir?"
"That is all, general."
"That is all, general."