Emile Avanessian
@hhypeemile.bsky.social
Barcelona, by way of LA & NYC. @hardwoodhype on Tw*tter, La Barça Soc Supporter and League Pass in L’Eixample on Substack, My words have also appeared at Defector, The Blizzard, and elsewhere.
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authors you have the chance to do the funniest thing right now
AI advocates have warned that if every author in the class action filed a claim, it would "financially ruin" the entire industry.
Authors celebrate “historic” settlement coming soon in Anthropic class action
Advocates fear such settlements will “financially ruin” the AI industry.
arstechnica.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:35 AM
authors you have the chance to do the funniest thing right now
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It's annoying that, when this repulsive pig man finally leaves the stage, the rest of us will have to clean up after him. His stench poisoning the air long after he's gone
it's wild that trump is arguably the worst president in history (and I think on track to be the definitive worst) and completely independent of that he is also the member of an elite pedophile ring
November 18, 2025 at 9:27 PM
It's annoying that, when this repulsive pig man finally leaves the stage, the rest of us will have to clean up after him. His stench poisoning the air long after he's gone
Just dabbling with something that ultimately yielded nothing of interest, but along the way I learned Purvis Short once scored 59 points in an NBA game.
November 18, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Just dabbling with something that ultimately yielded nothing of interest, but along the way I learned Purvis Short once scored 59 points in an NBA game.
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The opioid crisis the Sackler family intentionally began costs the United States roughly $4 trillion a year.
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) — Judge formally approves Purdue Pharma opioid settlement, with Sacklers paying up to $7B and some funds going to victims.
November 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The opioid crisis the Sackler family intentionally began costs the United States roughly $4 trillion a year.
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mr president sir theres a story coming about how you intervened to help a sex criminal. no sir, not that sex criminal you helped….no not that one either…sir, please stop guessing sex criminals that you helped. ill give you a hint sir, hes a trafficker. no sir, not that trafficker a different one
NEW: When Andrew Tate landed in the US, Customs & Border Protection seized his electronic devices. But @propublica.org found that a White House official told DHS to return the devices, emphasizing that the request came from the White House.
By @robert-faturechi.bsky.social & Avi Asher-Schapiro
By @robert-faturechi.bsky.social & Avi Asher-Schapiro
The White House Intervened on Behalf of Accused Sex Trafficker Andrew Tate During a Federal Investigation
Federal authorities were chided for seizing electronic devices from Tate and his brother, and told to return them, records and interviews show. Experts said the intervention was highly inappropriate.
www.propublica.org
November 18, 2025 at 1:10 PM
mr president sir theres a story coming about how you intervened to help a sex criminal. no sir, not that sex criminal you helped….no not that one either…sir, please stop guessing sex criminals that you helped. ill give you a hint sir, hes a trafficker. no sir, not that trafficker a different one
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You’ll feel like an entrepreneur. 🤡
Trump wants you to negotiate as an individual with huge multi billion dollar companies
November 18, 2025 at 1:11 PM
You’ll feel like an entrepreneur. 🤡
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This is the post of our whole entire era.
Nobody who should fuck off actually fucks off anymore. We're stuck with all these fucking people.
November 18, 2025 at 12:14 PM
This is the post of our whole entire era.
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November 18, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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I will be stepping back from my public commitments but I will continue being around teenagers all the time
Breaking News: Larry Summers said he was “deeply ashamed” about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, and would step back from public commitments, but continue teaching.
Larry Summers to Step Back From Public Commitments Over Epstein Emails
New emails showed that Dr. Summers, a former Harvard president, had stayed in touch with Jeffrey Epstein for years after Mr. Epstein faced sex trafficking charges.
nyti.ms
November 18, 2025 at 4:09 AM
I will be stepping back from my public commitments but I will continue being around teenagers all the time
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So...He's just saying, publicly, that it's a bubble...
It’s amazing how this story has gone from 0 to 60 in UK press. There’s been no mainstream coverage to date but this morning the story is leading BBC News site & bulletins.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Google boss Sundar Pichai warns 'no company immune' if AI bubble bursts
Speaking exclusively to BBC News, CEO Sundar Pichai said the artificial intelligence boom had been an
www.bbc.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 9:20 AM
So...He's just saying, publicly, that it's a bubble...
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Five seconds ago we were about to go to war with nigeria for allegedly not protecting persecuted christians and now here comes DHS with OPERATION HO-HO-HEROD
"Agencies within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, including ICE, ERO, and CBP intend to implement a comprehensive plan to target Spanish-speaking churches across the country during the upcoming holiday season between Thanksgiving, Nov. 27, and Christmas, Dec. 25."
Exclusive: Trump DHS Plans Immigration Raids on Churches Over Holidays
The Trump Dept. of Homeland Security is briefing federal agencies on plans for immigration enforcement operations inside churches over holidays.
thisweekinworcester.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Five seconds ago we were about to go to war with nigeria for allegedly not protecting persecuted christians and now here comes DHS with OPERATION HO-HO-HEROD
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Look, I know we're all sick of hearing "if this had happened with any other president ..." but it's absolutely true and absolutely can't be forgotten.
For some reason, this nation gives this idiotic spoiled brat a free pass from things that would destroy the administration of any other person.
For some reason, this nation gives this idiotic spoiled brat a free pass from things that would destroy the administration of any other person.
When asked if there was anything "incriminating" in Epstein's emails, Trump pointed a finger in a female reporter's face and snapped. 'Quiet. Quiet, Piggy.'
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Donald Trump Snaps at Female Reporter Who Asks About Epstein Files: 'Quiet Piggy'
Donald Trump Says 'Quiet Piggy' to Female Reporter Asking About Epstein Files
people.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Look, I know we're all sick of hearing "if this had happened with any other president ..." but it's absolutely true and absolutely can't be forgotten.
For some reason, this nation gives this idiotic spoiled brat a free pass from things that would destroy the administration of any other person.
For some reason, this nation gives this idiotic spoiled brat a free pass from things that would destroy the administration of any other person.
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That there's the sound of an innocent man!
When asked if there was anything "incriminating" in Epstein's emails, Trump pointed a finger in a female reporter's face and snapped. 'Quiet. Quiet, Piggy.'
people.com/donald-trump...
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Donald Trump Snaps at Female Reporter Who Asks About Epstein Files: 'Quiet Piggy'
Donald Trump Says 'Quiet Piggy' to Female Reporter Asking About Epstein Files
people.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:31 AM
That there's the sound of an innocent man!
They've gotta stop the fight.
After eight minutes, the Pelicans are losing by 23 points and have ZERO rebounds.
November 18, 2025 at 1:29 AM
They've gotta stop the fight.
Outrageous how good he already is.
Jalen Duren turns 22 tomorrow, btw
November 18, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Outrageous how good he already is.
If SoCal sheriffs disapprove of your harassment tactics, you have no place in society.
Great news. This is what an ICE agent looks like in a mugshot. Meet Gerardo Rodriguez, 45, of Temecula, courtesy of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office. Arrested for "illegally detaining a minor at gunpoint while off duty last week." 🧵
November 18, 2025 at 1:22 AM
If SoCal sheriffs disapprove of your harassment tactics, you have no place in society.
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"quiet time" is a great way to talk about that gap on your resume.
* WHITE HOUSE ECONOMIC ADVISER HASSETT: THERE COULD BE A LITTLE BIT OF ALMOST QUIET TIME IN THE LABOR MARKET
@reuters.com #QuietTime
@reuters.com #QuietTime
November 18, 2025 at 1:04 AM
"quiet time" is a great way to talk about that gap on your resume.
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The conversations these two could have about drugs would probably be life-altering
November 18, 2025 at 12:52 AM
The conversations these two could have about drugs would probably be life-altering
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615 of the estimated 3,000+ detained immigrants who were kidnapped in Chicagoland during Midway Blitz are expected to be eligible for bond this week. The Midwest Immigration Bond Fund shows up for people in detention who need bond, but it costs, at minimum, $1,500 per person. Pls help them.
A Midwest Bond Fund Is Helping Detained Chicago Immigrants Return To Their Families
The Midwest Immigration Bond Fund launched in 2020 to provide bond assistance to people navigating the complex immigration legal system. That mission has become more difficult under the second Trump a...
blockclubchicago.org
November 17, 2025 at 10:08 PM
615 of the estimated 3,000+ detained immigrants who were kidnapped in Chicagoland during Midway Blitz are expected to be eligible for bond this week. The Midwest Immigration Bond Fund shows up for people in detention who need bond, but it costs, at minimum, $1,500 per person. Pls help them.
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CBP Commander Greg Bovino is really worried about the identities of migrants doing landscaping who are being repeatedly accosted by his masked, faceless, nameless goons.
November 17, 2025 at 11:54 PM
CBP Commander Greg Bovino is really worried about the identities of migrants doing landscaping who are being repeatedly accosted by his masked, faceless, nameless goons.
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Re-Reading Between the Lines, Western Conference: Early Returns — Part 2
While some were more challenging than others, by and large, 58 of the 60 team sections came together with minimal (more or less) fuss.
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November 17, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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There's an 80% chance he'll bring up the McRib at some point during this speech
"The B2 bomber. Stealth. They never saw them" -- Trump is now ranting about military strikes on Iran during his speech to McDonald's franchise owners
November 17, 2025 at 11:44 PM
There's an 80% chance he'll bring up the McRib at some point during this speech