Chris Hopp
@christopherhopp.bsky.social
Things technical, digital, creative, sonic. Motor City adoptee and unofficial ambassador.
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🙄 Belarusian opposition leader sees Ukraine's victory as chance for regime change in Belarus
Belarusian opposition leader sees Ukraine’s victory as chance for regime change in Belarus
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the leader of the Belarusian opposition, believes that Ukraine’s victory in the war could become an opportunity for regime change in Belarus.
www.pravda.com.ua
January 26, 2025 at 7:39 PM
🙄 Belarusian opposition leader sees Ukraine's victory as chance for regime change in Belarus
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It’s amazing to me that politicians don’t commit to post first on @bsky.app and to engage with constituents here
THIS is more powerful than CNN , MSNBC, The Post will ever be.
You can broadcast for 9 mins on a declining medium, or engage here and start a real discussion.
Which is more powerful?
THIS is more powerful than CNN , MSNBC, The Post will ever be.
You can broadcast for 9 mins on a declining medium, or engage here and start a real discussion.
Which is more powerful?
January 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
It’s amazing to me that politicians don’t commit to post first on @bsky.app and to engage with constituents here
THIS is more powerful than CNN , MSNBC, The Post will ever be.
You can broadcast for 9 mins on a declining medium, or engage here and start a real discussion.
Which is more powerful?
THIS is more powerful than CNN , MSNBC, The Post will ever be.
You can broadcast for 9 mins on a declining medium, or engage here and start a real discussion.
Which is more powerful?
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this confirms something i have long suspected, which is that certain people are told that their professional and academic failures are because of “affirmative action” or “DEI” as a way to avoid difficult conversations about their mediocrity www.wsj.com/lifestyle/ca...
You Blamed DEI for Hurting Your Career. Now What?
For people who pin their failures on diversity, corporate America’s DEI retreat removes a barrier—or maybe an excuse.
www.wsj.com
January 16, 2025 at 12:22 PM
this confirms something i have long suspected, which is that certain people are told that their professional and academic failures are because of “affirmative action” or “DEI” as a way to avoid difficult conversations about their mediocrity www.wsj.com/lifestyle/ca...
Is a sleeping giant awakening? And, thanks to former Soviet republics or nations previously in the Soviet zone of "influence..."
🇱🇹🔝 Historic decision in Lithuania. The country has committed to increasing defence spending to 5-6% of GDP, becoming a global leader in military investment, - MoD
From 2026 to 2030, this funding will strengthen operational capabilities & enable the faster creation of a national division.
From 2026 to 2030, this funding will strengthen operational capabilities & enable the faster creation of a national division.
January 17, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Is a sleeping giant awakening? And, thanks to former Soviet republics or nations previously in the Soviet zone of "influence..."
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❗️🇺🇦Ukrainian FPV drone intercepts two more 🇷🇺Russian Supercam reconnaissance UAVs
January 17, 2025 at 11:50 AM
❗️🇺🇦Ukrainian FPV drone intercepts two more 🇷🇺Russian Supercam reconnaissance UAVs
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Tell us!
What @mcuban.bsky.social said!!!!!
As a medical professional, the things I could tell you about how foul it is dealing with #insurance would blow your damn mind.
As a medical professional, the things I could tell you about how foul it is dealing with #insurance would blow your damn mind.
The facts are, the ACA saved millions with pre-existing conditions and set standards for care.
But now, more than a decade later, with what we now know, it’s time to take the insurance companies out of the mix.
The subsidies they get are enormous. We don’t need them as middlemen.
But now, more than a decade later, with what we now know, it’s time to take the insurance companies out of the mix.
The subsidies they get are enormous. We don’t need them as middlemen.
January 16, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Tell us!
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The Centers for Disease Control says flu activity in Michigan is high, but less than a quarter of people in Michigan have gotten a flu vaccine since September. Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, chief medical executive for the State of Michigan, attributes the decline in vaccination rates to misinformation.
Flu activity is high in Michigan, but most haven't gotten a flu shot - WDET 101.9 FM
Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, chief medical executive for the State of Michigan, attributed the decline in vaccination rates to misinformation.
wdet.org
January 15, 2025 at 5:42 PM
The Centers for Disease Control says flu activity in Michigan is high, but less than a quarter of people in Michigan have gotten a flu vaccine since September. Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, chief medical executive for the State of Michigan, attributes the decline in vaccination rates to misinformation.
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*frowns in Dutch*
January 15, 2025 at 4:53 PM
*frowns in Dutch*
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America’s allies should be deeply concerned about Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing. America’s enemies, meanwhile, are almost certainly laughing in amazement at their unexpected good fortune.
www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
The Hegseth Hearing Was a National Embarrassment
America’s allies and enemies watched as Trump’s pick for the secretary of defense failed to quell concerns about his character and qualifications.
www.theatlantic.com
January 15, 2025 at 12:19 AM
America’s allies should be deeply concerned about Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing. America’s enemies, meanwhile, are almost certainly laughing in amazement at their unexpected good fortune.
www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/...
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Ukrainian forces conducted a large-scale series of drone and missile strikes against military and defense industrial targets in Russia on the night of January 13 to 14. (1/3)
NEW: Russian forces recently advanced in the Toretsk and Pokrovsk directions.
The Kremlin remains committed to achieving the original goals of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in any future peace negotiations. 🧵(1/5)
isw.pub/UkrWar011425
The Kremlin remains committed to achieving the original goals of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in any future peace negotiations. 🧵(1/5)
isw.pub/UkrWar011425
January 15, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Ukrainian forces conducted a large-scale series of drone and missile strikes against military and defense industrial targets in Russia on the night of January 13 to 14. (1/3)
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❗️Estimated losses of the 🇷🇺Russian Armed Forces as of January 15, 2025
January 15, 2025 at 6:19 AM
❗️Estimated losses of the 🇷🇺Russian Armed Forces as of January 15, 2025
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❗️🇸🇰Slovak student with 🇺🇦Ukrainian symbols refused to shake hands with his country's pro-Russian president
January 14, 2025 at 11:16 AM
❗️🇸🇰Slovak student with 🇺🇦Ukrainian symbols refused to shake hands with his country's pro-Russian president
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The January 6 Report Is Substantially the Immunity Brief Reporters Ignored in October
www.emptywheel.net/2025/01/14/t...
www.emptywheel.net/2025/01/14/t...
The January 6 Report Is Substantially the Immunity Brief Reporters Ignored in October - emptywheel
Much of the language describing Trump's alleged crimes already appeared, in the immunity brief reporters largely ignored in October.
www.emptywheel.net
January 14, 2025 at 11:24 AM
The January 6 Report Is Substantially the Immunity Brief Reporters Ignored in October
www.emptywheel.net/2025/01/14/t...
www.emptywheel.net/2025/01/14/t...
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🇸🇪 Sweden reports signs of anchor damage to the Nordbalt energy cable, linking Sweden and Lithuania. The damage is believed to have been caused by the Chinese vessel Yi Peng 3 in November, which severed cables between Sweden, Lithuania, Germany, and Finland.
www.lrt.lt/naujienos/pa...
www.lrt.lt/naujienos/pa...
Švedija ant „Nordbalt“ kabelio Baltijos jūroje aptiko apgadinimo ženklų
Ant dar vieno povandeninio energijos kabelio „Nordbalt“, jungiančio Švediją su Lietuva, Baltijos jūros dugne buvo aptikt...
www.lrt.lt
January 13, 2025 at 9:37 PM
🇸🇪 Sweden reports signs of anchor damage to the Nordbalt energy cable, linking Sweden and Lithuania. The damage is believed to have been caused by the Chinese vessel Yi Peng 3 in November, which severed cables between Sweden, Lithuania, Germany, and Finland.
www.lrt.lt/naujienos/pa...
www.lrt.lt/naujienos/pa...
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Let's see how things are going on Twitter
January 9, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Let's see how things are going on Twitter
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🇨🇿🇺🇦 Czechia supplied Ukraine with ~1.5M large-caliber shells in 2024, and plans to continue in 2025, said Defense Minister Černochová.
"Deliveries are challenging but smooth. Military support is crucial in this decisive moment for Ukraine’s future."
mocr.mo.gov.cz/informacni-s...
"Deliveries are challenging but smooth. Military support is crucial in this decisive moment for Ukraine’s future."
mocr.mo.gov.cz/informacni-s...
V německém Ramsteinu se opět jednalo o podpoře Ukrajiny, naposledy za účasti ministra Austina
Naposledy pod vedením amerického ministra obrany Lloyda Austina se na vojenské základně Ramstein v Německu uskutečnilo zasedání Kontaktní skupiny pro podporu Ukrajiny (UDCG). Českou republiku zastupov...
mocr.mo.gov.cz
January 9, 2025 at 8:40 PM
🇨🇿🇺🇦 Czechia supplied Ukraine with ~1.5M large-caliber shells in 2024, and plans to continue in 2025, said Defense Minister Černochová.
"Deliveries are challenging but smooth. Military support is crucial in this decisive moment for Ukraine’s future."
mocr.mo.gov.cz/informacni-s...
"Deliveries are challenging but smooth. Military support is crucial in this decisive moment for Ukraine’s future."
mocr.mo.gov.cz/informacni-s...
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Actually. We don’t have all day to scroll through hate and more. That’s why we are here.
If we want that shit, there are other sites that are only a click away, that have all anyone could want.
If we want that shit, there are other sites that are only a click away, that have all anyone could want.
Please pick “moderated”, consumers; we can’t trust ourselves!
January 9, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Actually. We don’t have all day to scroll through hate and more. That’s why we are here.
If we want that shit, there are other sites that are only a click away, that have all anyone could want.
If we want that shit, there are other sites that are only a click away, that have all anyone could want.
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Anything else would not be fair and just.
January 8, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Anything else would not be fair and just.
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Over 4,000 abandoned but still active web backdoors were hijacked and their communication infrastructure sinkholed after researchers registered expired domains used for commanding them.
Over 4,000 backdoors hijacked by registering expired domains
Over 4,000 abandoned but still active web backdoors were hijacked and their communication infrastructure sinkholed after researchers registered expired domains used for commanding them.
www.bleepingcomputer.com
January 8, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Over 4,000 abandoned but still active web backdoors were hijacked and their communication infrastructure sinkholed after researchers registered expired domains used for commanding them.
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Elon Musk’s Boring Co. spent years pitching cities on a an underground transportation system. Proposals in Illinois and Calif. fizzled after officials and the public scrutinized the details and sought environmental reviews.
Then he went to Las Vegas.
www.propublica.org/article/elon...
Then he went to Las Vegas.
www.propublica.org/article/elon...
Elon Musk’s Boring Company Is Tunneling Beneath Las Vegas With Little Oversight
Given Musk’s role advising President-elect Donald Trump on ways to slash regulations and government oversight, Boring and the Vegas Loop project might be a harbinger for the country.
www.propublica.org
January 8, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Elon Musk’s Boring Co. spent years pitching cities on a an underground transportation system. Proposals in Illinois and Calif. fizzled after officials and the public scrutinized the details and sought environmental reviews.
Then he went to Las Vegas.
www.propublica.org/article/elon...
Then he went to Las Vegas.
www.propublica.org/article/elon...