Michael Williams
@michaeldamianw.bsky.social
CNN journalist covering the White House
ICE deletes post on X that said it’s their job to stop illegal ideas from crossing the border; spokesperson says it ‘should not have been shared’ www.cnn.com/politics/liv...
April 10, 2025 at 7:57 PM
ICE deletes post on X that said it’s their job to stop illegal ideas from crossing the border; spokesperson says it ‘should not have been shared’ www.cnn.com/politics/liv...
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New from 404 Media: Low quality books that appear to be AI generated are making their way into public libraries, forcing librarians to sort through a functionally infinite number of books to determine what is written by humans and what is generated by AI.
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AI-Generated Slop Is Already In Your Public Library
Librarians say that taxpayers are already paying for low quality AI-generated ebooks in public libraries.
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February 4, 2025 at 2:50 PM
New from 404 Media: Low quality books that appear to be AI generated are making their way into public libraries, forcing librarians to sort through a functionally infinite number of books to determine what is written by humans and what is generated by AI.
www.404media.co/ai-generated...
www.404media.co/ai-generated...
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The man in control of the Utah-based rightwing militia Oath Keepers USA, a recent spinoff of the national organization first established by Stewart Rhodes in 2009, is a former Las Vegas metropolitan police department homicide detective who left the force in acrimony after advocating “race war”.
Key Oath Keepers leader revealed as former Las Vegas police detective
Details about Utah-based Robert Kinch, who backed ‘race war’, suggest rightwing militia has retained links with police
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January 6, 2025 at 5:18 PM
The man in control of the Utah-based rightwing militia Oath Keepers USA, a recent spinoff of the national organization first established by Stewart Rhodes in 2009, is a former Las Vegas metropolitan police department homicide detective who left the force in acrimony after advocating “race war”.
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violent criminals are using u-haul employee logins to stalk and dox victims. u-haul has done nothing about this and hasn't responded to any communications about the problem
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Violent Hackers Are Using U-Haul To Dox Targets
Members of an underground criminal community are targeting U-Haul because of the wealth of non-public information it can hold on targets.
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January 6, 2025 at 4:42 PM
violent criminals are using u-haul employee logins to stalk and dox victims. u-haul has done nothing about this and hasn't responded to any communications about the problem
www.404media.co/violent-hack...
www.404media.co/violent-hack...
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I was reading an article about Ballad Health, which sounds like a terrible local hospital monopoly, and it mentioned offhand this incident in which the CEO scrubbed in on a cardiac surgery, and then the surgeon LET HIM DO THE INITIAL INCISION. 🤯
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Ballad Health: BRMC CEO resigns after scrubbing in on procedure, performing initial incision under doctor’s supervision
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL)- Ballad Health CEO Alan Levine made his first public remarks after the Chief Executive Officer at Bristol Regional Medical Center, Greg Neal, recently resigned. Levine said an…
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December 16, 2024 at 8:01 PM
I was reading an article about Ballad Health, which sounds like a terrible local hospital monopoly, and it mentioned offhand this incident in which the CEO scrubbed in on a cardiac surgery, and then the surgeon LET HIM DO THE INITIAL INCISION. 🤯
www.wjhl.com/news/local/b...
www.wjhl.com/news/local/b...
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essential work here on one of the most pervasive and persistent cruelties of incarceration — by @keribla.bsky.social and @shannonheffernan.bsky.social
paywall-free at the marshall project site: www.themarshallproject.org/2024/12/12/s...
paywall-free at the marshall project site: www.themarshallproject.org/2024/12/12/s...
December 16, 2024 at 12:27 PM
essential work here on one of the most pervasive and persistent cruelties of incarceration — by @keribla.bsky.social and @shannonheffernan.bsky.social
paywall-free at the marshall project site: www.themarshallproject.org/2024/12/12/s...
paywall-free at the marshall project site: www.themarshallproject.org/2024/12/12/s...
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Incredible reporting by @thecity.bsky.social shows that NYPD is causing more car crashes -- and failing to report when those crashes turn deadly.
www.thecity.nyc/2024/12/16/n...
www.thecity.nyc/2024/12/16/n...
More Than a Crash a Day as NYPD Keeps Pedal to the Metal on Car Chases
Police car chases and crashes spiked after Eric Adams promoted two allies to leadership roles in the NYPD.
www.thecity.nyc
December 16, 2024 at 2:52 PM
Incredible reporting by @thecity.bsky.social shows that NYPD is causing more car crashes -- and failing to report when those crashes turn deadly.
www.thecity.nyc/2024/12/16/n...
www.thecity.nyc/2024/12/16/n...
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EVAN GERSHKOVICH IS BACK WHERE HE BELONGS — on the byline of a WSJ article.
So great to see Evan publishing stories again.
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
So great to see Evan publishing stories again.
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
Tracking Putin’s Most Feared Secret Agency—From Inside a Russian Prison and Beyond
The spy unit that arrested a Wall Street Journal reporter is leading the biggest campaign of internal repression since Stalin. era.
www.wsj.com
December 13, 2024 at 2:22 AM
EVAN GERSHKOVICH IS BACK WHERE HE BELONGS — on the byline of a WSJ article.
So great to see Evan publishing stories again.
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
So great to see Evan publishing stories again.
www.wsj.com/world/russia...
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For everyone just tuning in: The most Jersey political scandal of all time has dropped — www.inquirer.com/news/nation-...
This New Jersey congressman faked his Spotify Wrapped results to look like more of a Springsteen fan
U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey admitted that he manipulated his Spotify Wrapped results to be Bruce Springsteen-forward. Was it an attempt at pandering for the governor candidate?
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December 11, 2024 at 4:40 PM
For everyone just tuning in: The most Jersey political scandal of all time has dropped — www.inquirer.com/news/nation-...
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“Photographs of the fire caused by a suspected Russian incendiary device at a DHL facility in Birmingham in July have backed up intelligence assessments that the blast was strong enough to have brought down a cargo plane.” www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024...
Photos of Birmingham DHL fire suggest device could have downed plane
Images consistent with fire from magnesium-based device, suspected to be part of Russian sabotage plot
www.theguardian.com
December 10, 2024 at 8:38 PM
“Photographs of the fire caused by a suspected Russian incendiary device at a DHL facility in Birmingham in July have backed up intelligence assessments that the blast was strong enough to have brought down a cargo plane.” www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024...
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Our latest investigation started with a video I found online. It was a Discord chat. Someone appears to self-immolate on cam as others watched. Some in voice chat laugh, another says "shoutout fmlk"
Using OSINT evidence, we tracked down and interviewed "Fmlk"
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Using OSINT evidence, we tracked down and interviewed "Fmlk"
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He was suicidal and needed help. Online predators pushed him to take his life on camera.
The death of a Minnesota man offers a case study into how a sadistic online group has used the messaging app Discord to find and torment vulnerable people
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December 10, 2024 at 2:49 PM
Our latest investigation started with a video I found online. It was a Discord chat. Someone appears to self-immolate on cam as others watched. Some in voice chat laugh, another says "shoutout fmlk"
Using OSINT evidence, we tracked down and interviewed "Fmlk"
www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...
Using OSINT evidence, we tracked down and interviewed "Fmlk"
www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...
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Trans women in Florida prisons now have to get breast exams to figure out whether their breasts are big enough that prison officials think they should get to keep their bras.
Wild reporting from @journo-beth.bsky.social : www.themarshallproject.org/2024/12/10/n...
Wild reporting from @journo-beth.bsky.social : www.themarshallproject.org/2024/12/10/n...
December 10, 2024 at 3:02 PM
Trans women in Florida prisons now have to get breast exams to figure out whether their breasts are big enough that prison officials think they should get to keep their bras.
Wild reporting from @journo-beth.bsky.social : www.themarshallproject.org/2024/12/10/n...
Wild reporting from @journo-beth.bsky.social : www.themarshallproject.org/2024/12/10/n...
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Last month, I fell down an absolutely bizarre rabbit hole trying to figure out who was ripping off articles from Oregon journalists.
What I found was identity theft, plagiarism and an absolutely terrifying future for local journalism led by AI scammers.
My latest:
What I found was identity theft, plagiarism and an absolutely terrifying future for local journalism led by AI scammers.
My latest:
AI slop is already invading Oregon’s local journalism
The Ashland Daily Tidings — established as a newspaper in 1876 — ceased operations in 2023, but if you were a local reader, you may not have known because of an elaborate scam using artificial intelli...
www.opb.org
December 9, 2024 at 4:06 PM
Last month, I fell down an absolutely bizarre rabbit hole trying to figure out who was ripping off articles from Oregon journalists.
What I found was identity theft, plagiarism and an absolutely terrifying future for local journalism led by AI scammers.
My latest:
What I found was identity theft, plagiarism and an absolutely terrifying future for local journalism led by AI scammers.
My latest:
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Scoop: After the LA Times published a piece about Elon Musk that carried a headline owner Patrick Soon-Shiong didn't like, a new rule was implemented: Prior to publishing opinion stories, headlines must be emailed to Soon-Shiong, where he can then choose to weigh in. www.status.news/p/los-angele...
The Times They Are A-Changin’
Staffers at the Los Angeles Times described to Status a demoralized publication depleted of its spirit in which employees are "confused," "offended," and "frustrated."
www.status.news
December 5, 2024 at 4:38 AM
Scoop: After the LA Times published a piece about Elon Musk that carried a headline owner Patrick Soon-Shiong didn't like, a new rule was implemented: Prior to publishing opinion stories, headlines must be emailed to Soon-Shiong, where he can then choose to weigh in. www.status.news/p/los-angele...
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A yelling match erupted during a congressional hearing Thursday on the attempted assassinations against President-elect Donald Trump, as one congressman accused acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe of attending a 9/11 memorial event as part of a publicity stunt.
Lawmaker accuses acting Secret Service director of 9/11 publicity stunt and ‘auditioning’ to keep his post in tense exchange | CNN Politics
A yelling match erupted during a congressional hearing Thursday on the attempted assassinations against President-elect Donald Trump, as one congressman accused acting Secret Service Director Ronald R...
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December 5, 2024 at 6:07 PM
A yelling match erupted during a congressional hearing Thursday on the attempted assassinations against President-elect Donald Trump, as one congressman accused acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe of attending a 9/11 memorial event as part of a publicity stunt.
"Several current federal employees told CNN they’re afraid their lives will be forever changed – including physically threatened – as Musk makes behind-the-scenes bureaucrats into personal targets."
via @hadasgold.bsky.social and Rene Marsh
via @hadasgold.bsky.social and Rene Marsh
Elon Musk publicized the names of government employees he wants to cut. It’s terrifying federal workers | CNN Business
When President-elect Donald Trump said Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy would recommend major cuts to the federal government in his administration, many public employees knew that their jobs could be on ...
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November 27, 2024 at 6:39 PM
"Several current federal employees told CNN they’re afraid their lives will be forever changed – including physically threatened – as Musk makes behind-the-scenes bureaucrats into personal targets."
via @hadasgold.bsky.social and Rene Marsh
via @hadasgold.bsky.social and Rene Marsh
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Mediate reports that incoming Border Czar Tom Homan confirmed that states that refused to “cooperate” with President-elect Donald Trump’s plans for the mass deportation of those in the U.S. illegally would have their federal funding slashed in retribution.
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Tom Homan Confirms Trump Will Slash Funds to States Not Willing to ‘Cooperate’ on Mass Deportation Plan
Homan confirmed that states that refused to “cooperate” with Trump's plans for the mass deportation would have their federal funding slashed in retribution.
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November 25, 2024 at 4:39 PM
Mediate reports that incoming Border Czar Tom Homan confirmed that states that refused to “cooperate” with President-elect Donald Trump’s plans for the mass deportation of those in the U.S. illegally would have their federal funding slashed in retribution.
www.mediaite.com/tv/tom-homan...
www.mediaite.com/tv/tom-homan...
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🧵🧵 While everyone was understandably focused on national politics, something happened in Texas this week that has received far less attention than it deserves, given its potential consequences. And I'd guess even very plugged-in folks dont realize the full scope.
Let me explain (at length):
Let me explain (at length):
November 22, 2024 at 4:39 PM
🧵🧵 While everyone was understandably focused on national politics, something happened in Texas this week that has received far less attention than it deserves, given its potential consequences. And I'd guess even very plugged-in folks dont realize the full scope.
Let me explain (at length):
Let me explain (at length):
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Tim Foley of Arizona Border Recon, a paramilitary group, claimed he's "in talks with a few different people" from the incoming admin and he expects to be a valuable resource to them. "We have a better lay of the land than the federal agents do" he said.
www.wired.com/story/border...
www.wired.com/story/border...
Border Militias Prepare to Assist With Donald Trump’s Mass Deportation Plans
Militias that patrol the US border with Mexico are thrilled that Donald Trump has been elected—and plan to be a “valuable resource” to the incoming administration, whether or not they’re asked.
www.wired.com
November 21, 2024 at 2:24 PM
Tim Foley of Arizona Border Recon, a paramilitary group, claimed he's "in talks with a few different people" from the incoming admin and he expects to be a valuable resource to them. "We have a better lay of the land than the federal agents do" he said.
www.wired.com/story/border...
www.wired.com/story/border...
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Pokemon Go players have been unwittingly mapping the entire world to train a geospatial AI model whose most obvious use cases are for robotic navigation and possibly the military
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Pokémon Go Players Have Unwittingly Trained AI to Navigate the World
Niantic says it is using data generated by Pokémon Go players to create a “Large Geospatial Model” that can navigate the real world and power robots.
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November 19, 2024 at 3:45 PM
Pokemon Go players have been unwittingly mapping the entire world to train a geospatial AI model whose most obvious use cases are for robotic navigation and possibly the military
www.404media.co/pokemon-go-p...
www.404media.co/pokemon-go-p...
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New from me: Veterans on Patrol are talking about attacking US military facilities because they think the gov't is using weather control devices, toxic chemtrails, and "bioweapon" vaccines on Americans. They also think Trump is in on everything. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024...
Far-right militia targets US military over baseless hurricane ‘weather weapon’ claims
Veterans on Patrol believes government caused Helene with weather manipulation tech, Telegram chats reveal
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2024 at 3:58 PM
New from me: Veterans on Patrol are talking about attacking US military facilities because they think the gov't is using weather control devices, toxic chemtrails, and "bioweapon" vaccines on Americans. They also think Trump is in on everything. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024...
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this is like something a character in Animal Farm would say, and every 6th grader in the classroom would understand why it's wrong www.nytimes.com/2024/11/15/o...
November 19, 2024 at 2:06 PM
this is like something a character in Animal Farm would say, and every 6th grader in the classroom would understand why it's wrong www.nytimes.com/2024/11/15/o...
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Election fraud conspiracy theories have resurfaced, with "BlueAnon" linking Elon Musk's Starlink to VP Kamala Harris's defeat. ISD's @elisethomas.bsky.social tells WIRED how influencers fuel these left-wing claims for clout, spreading narratives through "collective storytelling."
Left-wing election fraud narratives linking Elon Musk’s Starlink to Kamala Harris’s defeat
Elise Thomas discussed with WIRED the surge in election fraud claims, including a conspiracy tying Trump’s victory to Elon Musk’s Starlink internet satellite system.
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November 18, 2024 at 8:41 PM
Election fraud conspiracy theories have resurfaced, with "BlueAnon" linking Elon Musk's Starlink to VP Kamala Harris's defeat. ISD's @elisethomas.bsky.social tells WIRED how influencers fuel these left-wing claims for clout, spreading narratives through "collective storytelling."