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Maybe AI should be isolated to one data center until it can engineer a carbon-free unlimited energy source. Once it’s proved more valuable than creating shitty videos it can expand.
More than 200 environmental groups demand halt to new US datacenters
More than 200 environmental groups demand halt to new US datacenters
Exclusive: Congress urged to act against energy-hungry facilities blamed for increasing bills and worsening climate crisis
buff.ly
December 9, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Maybe AI should be isolated to one data center until it can engineer a carbon-free unlimited energy source. Once it’s proved more valuable than creating shitty videos it can expand.
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City/county ordinance outlawing these things on public sidewalks please.
I came across *the* example I have been hammering with these food delivery robots.
A man with a mobility aid is forced to step aside because there is not room for him because the robot will not make room for a person (esp. those with a mobility aid who need addditional room)
A man with a mobility aid is forced to step aside because there is not room for him because the robot will not make room for a person (esp. those with a mobility aid who need addditional room)
December 8, 2025 at 7:38 PM
City/county ordinance outlawing these things on public sidewalks please.
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"Starting Jan. 1, in six states selected to take part in a federal pilot program, traditional Medicare recipients will face a new hurdle to get certain procedures covered --
private AI companies that get paid based on how many claims they deny..."
www.kuow.org/stories/thou...
private AI companies that get paid based on how many claims they deny..."
www.kuow.org/stories/thou...
Thousands of Washington state Medicare users could soon have claims denied by AI
Starting Jan. 1, traditional Medicare recipients in Washington state will face a new hurdle to get certain procedures covered — private AI companies that get paid based on how many claims they deny.
www.kuow.org
December 8, 2025 at 3:44 PM
"Starting Jan. 1, in six states selected to take part in a federal pilot program, traditional Medicare recipients will face a new hurdle to get certain procedures covered --
private AI companies that get paid based on how many claims they deny..."
www.kuow.org/stories/thou...
private AI companies that get paid based on how many claims they deny..."
www.kuow.org/stories/thou...
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Heartbreaking. The University of Nebraska will terminate its entire Earth science department.
One of the country's most successful and respected geology & climate programs: gone.
When ideologues & politicians are threatened by the very act of studying climate change, I wonder: who of us is next?
One of the country's most successful and respected geology & climate programs: gone.
When ideologues & politicians are threatened by the very act of studying climate change, I wonder: who of us is next?
It's over.
Despite the fact that the academic council recommended against it, despite the fact that the program brought in more tuition than it cost, and despite the fact that Nebraskans need & deserve this expertise, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences will be cut.
www.dailynebraskan.com/news/adminis...
Despite the fact that the academic council recommended against it, despite the fact that the program brought in more tuition than it cost, and despite the fact that Nebraskans need & deserve this expertise, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences will be cut.
www.dailynebraskan.com/news/adminis...
BREAKING: ‘This hurts’: UNL eliminates 4 programs despite faculty, student pleas
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln eliminates the Earth and atmospheric sciences 8-0, educational administration 7-1, statistics 7-1, textiles, merchandising and fashion design 7-1 programs.
www.dailynebraskan.com
December 6, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Heartbreaking. The University of Nebraska will terminate its entire Earth science department.
One of the country's most successful and respected geology & climate programs: gone.
When ideologues & politicians are threatened by the very act of studying climate change, I wonder: who of us is next?
One of the country's most successful and respected geology & climate programs: gone.
When ideologues & politicians are threatened by the very act of studying climate change, I wonder: who of us is next?
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Donald Trump just removed Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth from the list of free entry days at national parks.
They are being replaced with Trump’s birthday.
They are being replaced with Trump’s birthday.
December 6, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Donald Trump just removed Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth from the list of free entry days at national parks.
They are being replaced with Trump’s birthday.
They are being replaced with Trump’s birthday.
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We have a safe vaccine that's proven its worth over three decades. We have a strategy that works. Now obstetricians, pediatricians, insurers, state health departments & others should stand up for fact-based care, protect our children and not mess with success.
We must keep protecting our children.
We must keep protecting our children.
ACIP Votes to End Universal Hepatitis B Vaccination
If implemented, this change would put millions of children at greater risk of liver damage, cancer and early death—for no good reason
tomfrieden.substack.com
December 5, 2025 at 6:13 PM
We have a safe vaccine that's proven its worth over three decades. We have a strategy that works. Now obstetricians, pediatricians, insurers, state health departments & others should stand up for fact-based care, protect our children and not mess with success.
We must keep protecting our children.
We must keep protecting our children.
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Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control Prevention will scrutinize the childhood vaccine schedule and may start to upend it. n.pr/4iyLXyd
CDC's vaccine advisers meet to question long-used vaccines
Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control Prevention will scrutinize the childhood vaccine schedule and may start to upend it.
n.pr
December 3, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control Prevention will scrutinize the childhood vaccine schedule and may start to upend it. n.pr/4iyLXyd
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A neighborhood network in Chicago has been helping other cities that face immigration enforcement raids.
As Trump's immigration raids hit New Orleans, a Chicago group shares resistance tips
A neighborhood network in Chicago has been helping other cities that face immigration enforcement raids.
n.pr
December 3, 2025 at 6:22 PM
A neighborhood network in Chicago has been helping other cities that face immigration enforcement raids.
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Kelly: He runs around on stage talking about lethality and the warrior ethos.. That’s not the message that should be coming from the Secretary of Defense… He runs around on a stage like he’s a 12 year old playing army. It’s embarrassing.
December 1, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Kelly: He runs around on stage talking about lethality and the warrior ethos.. That’s not the message that should be coming from the Secretary of Defense… He runs around on a stage like he’s a 12 year old playing army. It’s embarrassing.
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trump: “no see we HAVE to blow up those boats in the caribbean, they could be carrying drugs!”
also trump:
also trump:
November 29, 2025 at 12:01 AM
trump: “no see we HAVE to blow up those boats in the caribbean, they could be carrying drugs!”
also trump:
also trump:
Reposted by Helen
in chicago’s humboldt park neighborhood at division and keystone.
agents in at least two cars. one person abducted.
agents in at least two cars. one person abducted.
November 26, 2025 at 2:23 AM
in chicago’s humboldt park neighborhood at division and keystone.
agents in at least two cars. one person abducted.
agents in at least two cars. one person abducted.
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Thread by @jmetr22b.bsky.social with a pretty bleak courtroom story: a man accused of putting a hit on Greg Bovino withdrew his pretrial release motion today, after the possibility was raised that were he released, ICE might grab him.
A court entry today confirms the release motion's withdrawl.
A court entry today confirms the release motion's withdrawl.
November 26, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Thread by @jmetr22b.bsky.social with a pretty bleak courtroom story: a man accused of putting a hit on Greg Bovino withdrew his pretrial release motion today, after the possibility was raised that were he released, ICE might grab him.
A court entry today confirms the release motion's withdrawl.
A court entry today confirms the release motion's withdrawl.
Reposted by Helen
Spouse said that he saw more masks than usual in the supermarket tonight
I think the flu news is breaking through even if everyone is still checked out when it comes to covid
I think the flu news is breaking through even if everyone is still checked out when it comes to covid
The Chicago area is already starting to see more influenza hospitalizations than normal for this early in the season.
Chicago expected to experience worse flu season this year, officials say
chicago.suntimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Spouse said that he saw more masks than usual in the supermarket tonight
I think the flu news is breaking through even if everyone is still checked out when it comes to covid
I think the flu news is breaking through even if everyone is still checked out when it comes to covid
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As a survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, Viola Ford Fletcher bravely shared her story so that we’d never forget this painful part of our history. Michelle and I are grateful for her lifelong work to advance civil rights, and send our love to her family.
Viola Fletcher, Oldest Survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, Dies at 111
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:45 AM
As a survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, Viola Ford Fletcher bravely shared her story so that we’d never forget this painful part of our history. Michelle and I are grateful for her lifelong work to advance civil rights, and send our love to her family.
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The government charged five people, including an intellectually disabled Black man, with impeding / assaulting / interfering with federal agents in connection with the 9/27 protest.
With the dismissal of Briggs' case on Thursday, all five ended up tossed out of court without a conviction.
With the dismissal of Briggs' case on Thursday, all five ended up tossed out of court without a conviction.
November 24, 2025 at 11:01 PM
The government charged five people, including an intellectually disabled Black man, with impeding / assaulting / interfering with federal agents in connection with the 9/27 protest.
With the dismissal of Briggs' case on Thursday, all five ended up tossed out of court without a conviction.
With the dismissal of Briggs' case on Thursday, all five ended up tossed out of court without a conviction.
In personal matters: I've decided that as a middle aged Millennial I'll never give up skinny jeans and I'm ok with that.
November 24, 2025 at 7:03 PM
In personal matters: I've decided that as a middle aged Millennial I'll never give up skinny jeans and I'm ok with that.
Reposted by Helen
the wheeling rapid response team reports multiple plainclothes ice agents have been spotted over the past two days eating and shopping at local businesses.
the group warns “residents likely have no idea that they are agents because they are in regular clothing.”
www.facebook.com/share/p/1Cu4...
the group warns “residents likely have no idea that they are agents because they are in regular clothing.”
www.facebook.com/share/p/1Cu4...
November 24, 2025 at 1:28 AM
the wheeling rapid response team reports multiple plainclothes ice agents have been spotted over the past two days eating and shopping at local businesses.
the group warns “residents likely have no idea that they are agents because they are in regular clothing.”
www.facebook.com/share/p/1Cu4...
the group warns “residents likely have no idea that they are agents because they are in regular clothing.”
www.facebook.com/share/p/1Cu4...
Reposted by Helen
DHS claims that an accused murderer was released from a Charlotte jail and was “back onto North Carolina’s streets because of sanctuary policies.”
The local paper reported that was false.
So DHS quietly removed that statement—and never admitted they lied. www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/c...
The local paper reported that was false.
So DHS quietly removed that statement—and never admitted they lied. www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/c...
DHS quietly corrects inaccurate information after Charlotte Observer report
As Border Patrol arrived in Charlotte, DHS falsely said a Honduran man charged with murder was released under NC’s “sanctuary policies.”
www.charlotteobserver.com
November 23, 2025 at 12:28 PM
DHS claims that an accused murderer was released from a Charlotte jail and was “back onto North Carolina’s streets because of sanctuary policies.”
The local paper reported that was false.
So DHS quietly removed that statement—and never admitted they lied. www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/c...
The local paper reported that was false.
So DHS quietly removed that statement—and never admitted they lied. www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/c...
Reposted by Helen
how my dog looks at me when i’m putting food in his bowl
November 22, 2025 at 1:19 AM
how my dog looks at me when i’m putting food in his bowl
Reposted by Helen
new: cook county state's attorney eileen o'neill burke is expanding a program that allows chicago cops to file felony weapons charges without prosecutor review.
under the new "expedited felony review standard," chicago police citywide can now directly file unlawful weapons possession charges.
under the new "expedited felony review standard," chicago police citywide can now directly file unlawful weapons possession charges.
November 21, 2025 at 5:44 PM
new: cook county state's attorney eileen o'neill burke is expanding a program that allows chicago cops to file felony weapons charges without prosecutor review.
under the new "expedited felony review standard," chicago police citywide can now directly file unlawful weapons possession charges.
under the new "expedited felony review standard," chicago police citywide can now directly file unlawful weapons possession charges.
Never used Twitter/X however this is no surprise
X has changed their policy and now you can see where the accounts are based.
Here’s an “influencer from Texas”
Here’s an “influencer from Texas”
November 21, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Never used Twitter/X however this is no surprise
Reposted by Helen
Reposted by Helen
Federal prosecutors have moved to dismiss the charges they brought against a woman shot by a Border Patrol agent in Brighton Park, one of the most high-profile criminal cases to result from the Trump administration’s’ “Operation Midway Blitz.”
Feds drop case against woman shot by Border Patrol agent in Brighton Park
chicago.suntimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Federal prosecutors have moved to dismiss the charges they brought against a woman shot by a Border Patrol agent in Brighton Park, one of the most high-profile criminal cases to result from the Trump administration’s’ “Operation Midway Blitz.”