Leo Raudys
@leoraudys.bsky.social
Batteries and climate by day at www.call2recycle.org. Art, music, biking, and hoops by night. Timberwolves, of course.
Awesome episode on tech detox
On today's episode of “Uncanny Valley,” our hosts talk to features editor Jason Kehe about everything from screen time limits and the return to flip phones to the romanticization of the early internet. www.wired.com/story/uncann...
This Is How You Log Off
On today's episode of “Uncanny Valley,” our hosts talk to features editor Jason Kehe about everything from screen time limits and the return to flip phones to the romanticization of the early internet.
www.wired.com
August 29, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Awesome episode on tech detox
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The political wisdom of Ozzy Osbourne: The heavy metal icon, who has died aged 76, had his fair share of brushes with world leaders. Some of his thoughts on politics through the years👇
The political wisdom of Ozzy Osbourne
The heavy metal icon, who has died aged 76, had several brushes with the political class.
www.politico.eu
July 22, 2025 at 8:56 PM
The political wisdom of Ozzy Osbourne: The heavy metal icon, who has died aged 76, had his fair share of brushes with world leaders. Some of his thoughts on politics through the years👇
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in 2010 scientists who sequenced ozzy's DNA discovered he was literally a drug-doing super mutant and i think thats beautiful
rip prince of darkness
rip prince of darkness
July 22, 2025 at 9:00 PM
in 2010 scientists who sequenced ozzy's DNA discovered he was literally a drug-doing super mutant and i think thats beautiful
rip prince of darkness
rip prince of darkness
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The neurologist Oliver Sacks found that the social-media era resembles a neurological catastrophe on a gigantic scale.
The Machine Stops
The neurologist Oliver Sacks on steam engines, smartphones, and fearing the future.
www.newyorker.com
July 22, 2025 at 1:30 PM
The neurologist Oliver Sacks found that the social-media era resembles a neurological catastrophe on a gigantic scale.
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Terrence Shannon Jr. probably didn't need to play in Summer League. But he played like he needed to. That and other thoughts from Vegas.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/650...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/650...
Wolves’ Terrence Shannon Jr. stakes claim to rotation spot with strong summer league
Shannon probably didn't need to play in Vegas. However, he sure played like he needed to.
www.nytimes.com
July 22, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Terrence Shannon Jr. probably didn't need to play in Summer League. But he played like he needed to. That and other thoughts from Vegas.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/650...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/650...
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As AI-driven fraud becomes increasingly common, more people feel the need to verify every interaction they have online.
Deepfakes, Scams, and the Age of Paranoia
As AI-driven fraud becomes increasingly common, more people feel the need to verify every interaction they have online.
www.wired.com
May 12, 2025 at 10:12 AM
As AI-driven fraud becomes increasingly common, more people feel the need to verify every interaction they have online.
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Ahead of the Wolves-Warriors series, I wrote about Anthony Edwards and his quest to not only knock off legends from the throne but to out pace his contemporaries to the title at the same time.
On @theathletic.bsky.social:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/632...
On @theathletic.bsky.social:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/632...
May 6, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Ahead of the Wolves-Warriors series, I wrote about Anthony Edwards and his quest to not only knock off legends from the throne but to out pace his contemporaries to the title at the same time.
On @theathletic.bsky.social:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/632...
On @theathletic.bsky.social:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/632...
"This is not the challenge you’re looking for. Move along."
Only one team has more successful replay challenges than the Wolves. In those intense moments of deciding whether to challenge or not, they turn to a 33-year-old “sociopath” staring at a laptop. Meet Jeff Newton, an important voice in the Wolves-Lakers playoff series.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/621...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/621...
Meet the young Timberwolves’ coach trusted with making some of team’s toughest calls
"I trust him with everything," Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said of 33-year-old assistant Jeff Newton.
www.nytimes.com
April 17, 2025 at 6:22 PM
"This is not the challenge you’re looking for. Move along."
Yet another brilliantly human piece from Jon K. A must read.
Behind the scenes on Chris Finch’s decision to start Joe Ingles in a “must-win” game so his 8 yo son with autism could see him play.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/622...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/622...
Behind Timberwolves’ decision to start Joe Ingles so his autistic son could see him play
"Sometimes you gotta do the human thing," Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said about the decision in a "must-win game."
www.nytimes.com
March 22, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Yet another brilliantly human piece from Jon K. A must read.
The NYT going full Onion.
There is a long tradition of ski jumping teams trying to get an edge to fly farther. But a recent alteration to the crotch area of a Norwegian team’s ski suits went too far. “We regret it like dogs,” the team’s coach said.
Norwegian Ski Jumpers Suspended for Illegal Alterations to Their Suits
The skiers tried to find an extra edge to fly farther by adjusting the crotch of their suits. “We regret it like dogs,” the team’s coach said.
www.nytimes.com
March 14, 2025 at 7:02 PM
The NYT going full Onion.
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Anthony Edwards was hyped after delivering the game-winning block on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in OT 😅
February 25, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Anthony Edwards was hyped after delivering the game-winning block on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in OT 😅
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Dillon the Villain was just what Anthony Edwards needed on a back to back.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/611...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/611...
Anthony Edwards teaches Dillon Brooks a lesson: Don't poke the Wolf
www.nytimes.com
February 7, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Dillon the Villain was just what Anthony Edwards needed on a back to back.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/611...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/611...
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@zoeschiffer.bsky.social great pod this week. Been struggling how to rationalize needing to stay on Instagram for my art biz but otherwise bail. Helped me figure it out. Thanks.
January 24, 2025 at 7:20 PM
@zoeschiffer.bsky.social great pod this week. Been struggling how to rationalize needing to stay on Instagram for my art biz but otherwise bail. Helped me figure it out. Thanks.
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Anthony Edwards stared right into the camera and waved his finger.
"Don't worry about me," he said. "Don't worry about me."
After some frustration, Edwards has been revitalized over the last 4 games, and it makes all the difference for the Timberwolves.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/605...
"Don't worry about me," he said. "Don't worry about me."
After some frustration, Edwards has been revitalized over the last 4 games, and it makes all the difference for the Timberwolves.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/605...
With a thunderous dunk and bright smile, a renewed Anthony Edwards galvanizes Wolves
www.nytimes.com
January 10, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Anthony Edwards stared right into the camera and waved his finger.
"Don't worry about me," he said. "Don't worry about me."
After some frustration, Edwards has been revitalized over the last 4 games, and it makes all the difference for the Timberwolves.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/605...
"Don't worry about me," he said. "Don't worry about me."
After some frustration, Edwards has been revitalized over the last 4 games, and it makes all the difference for the Timberwolves.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/605...
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mandatory RT, obviously
🧨 Highest Dunk Score from the last night of '24 🧨
Josh Minott (85.3) vs. the Thunder
Josh Minott (85.3) vs. the Thunder
January 1, 2025 at 3:29 PM
mandatory RT, obviously
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New for @theathletic.bsky.social - Mike Brown and the Surprise Season Curse
www.nytimes.com/athletic/602...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/602...
Mike Brown is the latest coach to get bit by NBA’s Surprise Season Curse
Expectations are a dangerous thing. Just ask Mike Brown. Or many Coach of the Year winners.
www.nytimes.com
December 29, 2024 at 12:45 PM
New for @theathletic.bsky.social - Mike Brown and the Surprise Season Curse
www.nytimes.com/athletic/602...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/602...
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A hero shot from Ant and a devastating combo of ex-Knicks: the path forward for Minnesota takes shape.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/602...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/602...
Anthony Edwards’ hero shot and Randle-DiVincenzo tandem pave path for Wolves
Thanks to two timely wins this week, the new-look Timberwolves are resembling a team with true upside.
www.nytimes.com
December 28, 2024 at 4:25 PM
A hero shot from Ant and a devastating combo of ex-Knicks: the path forward for Minnesota takes shape.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/602...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/602...
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In a searing assessment of the team, Anthony Edwards talked about the defense, the fans and the coaches.
But the most interesting observation was on the individual agendas that seem to be getting in the way this season.
On a team going through it.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/595...
But the most interesting observation was on the individual agendas that seem to be getting in the way this season.
On a team going through it.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/595...
Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards says individual agendas are behind slow start
This has not been a team that plays together, pushing in the same direction. "We got to start doing what the coaches say," Edwards said.
www.nytimes.com
November 28, 2024 at 2:50 PM
In a searing assessment of the team, Anthony Edwards talked about the defense, the fans and the coaches.
But the most interesting observation was on the individual agendas that seem to be getting in the way this season.
On a team going through it.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/595...
But the most interesting observation was on the individual agendas that seem to be getting in the way this season.
On a team going through it.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/595...
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Why are Timberwolves sitting at .500? ‘We just don’t play hard’
The search for identity and drive inside this underwhelming start.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/594...
The search for identity and drive inside this underwhelming start.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/594...
Why are Timberwolves sitting at .500? ‘We just don’t play hard’
Last season's Wolves were defined by exuberance and determination. The first 16 games this season have been defined by listlessness.
www.nytimes.com
November 26, 2024 at 3:17 PM
Why are Timberwolves sitting at .500? ‘We just don’t play hard’
The search for identity and drive inside this underwhelming start.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/594...
The search for identity and drive inside this underwhelming start.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/594...
Tough situation. Pulling for them.
Northvolt CEO resigns as Europe’s big hope for a battery champion files for bankruptcy
The chief executive of Northvolt stepped down on Friday, shortly after the Swedish battery maker filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S.
www.cnbc.com
November 23, 2024 at 6:08 PM
Tough situation. Pulling for them.
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Honda has a plan to build solid-state batteries for EVs - https://www.theverge.com/2024/11/20/24301613/honda-solid-state-batteries-factory-demo-test-ev
Honda has a plan to build solid-state batteries for EVs
Honda made a life-sized demo facility to show it’s serious.
www.theverge.com
November 21, 2024 at 2:33 AM
Honda has a plan to build solid-state batteries for EVs - https://www.theverge.com/2024/11/20/24301613/honda-solid-state-batteries-factory-demo-test-ev
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Julius Randle’s first signature moment as a member of the Minnesota Timberwolves has arrived.
Randle sunk a stepback 3-pointer at the buzzer, enabling Minnesota to complete a 120-117 comeback win over the Phoenix Suns at Target Center on Sunday afternoon.
More ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/592...
Randle sunk a stepback 3-pointer at the buzzer, enabling Minnesota to complete a 120-117 comeback win over the Phoenix Suns at Target Center on Sunday afternoon.
More ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/592...
November 17, 2024 at 11:47 PM
Julius Randle’s first signature moment as a member of the Minnesota Timberwolves has arrived.
Randle sunk a stepback 3-pointer at the buzzer, enabling Minnesota to complete a 120-117 comeback win over the Phoenix Suns at Target Center on Sunday afternoon.
More ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/592...
Randle sunk a stepback 3-pointer at the buzzer, enabling Minnesota to complete a 120-117 comeback win over the Phoenix Suns at Target Center on Sunday afternoon.
More ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/592...