Julian Ransom
@julianransom.bsky.social
Musician, software developer
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Trump’s attacks on Iran were based on vibes, not new intel, two administration officials tell Rolling Stone. “There is no intel,” one of the sources says. “The intelligence assessments have not really changed”
'There Is No Intel': Trump's Attacks on Iran Were Based on Vibes, Sources Say
Trump’s decision to strike three Iranian nuclear facilities was not based on new intelligence, administration officials say.
www.rollingstone.com
June 22, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Trump’s attacks on Iran were based on vibes, not new intel, two administration officials tell Rolling Stone. “There is no intel,” one of the sources says. “The intelligence assessments have not really changed”
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“Forget about intelligence” is a pretty good mantra for this administration
Host: Are you saying the US did not see intelligence that the Supreme Leader had ordered weaponization?
Rubio: That’s irrelevant
Host: No, that's a key point
Rubio: No it’s not… Forget about intelligence
Rubio: That’s irrelevant
Host: No, that's a key point
Rubio: No it’s not… Forget about intelligence
June 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM
“Forget about intelligence” is a pretty good mantra for this administration
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I just wanna write about astronomy and talk about Star Trek and make high-level puns and post fun photos but instead we have secret police and federally sponsored kidnappings and horrifically repressive legislation jammed through and oh yeah also a massively illegal war in the Middle East.
Dammit.
Dammit.
June 22, 2025 at 7:54 PM
I just wanna write about astronomy and talk about Star Trek and make high-level puns and post fun photos but instead we have secret police and federally sponsored kidnappings and horrifically repressive legislation jammed through and oh yeah also a massively illegal war in the Middle East.
Dammit.
Dammit.
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I don’t want Khamenei to have access to a nuclear weapon. But then I also don’t want Putin, Netanyahu, or Xi Jingping to have access to a nuclear weapon. And I definitely don’t want Kim Jong Un or Trump to have access to a nuclear weapon. The only person I’d trust with one is David Attenborough.
June 22, 2025 at 8:20 PM
I don’t want Khamenei to have access to a nuclear weapon. But then I also don’t want Putin, Netanyahu, or Xi Jingping to have access to a nuclear weapon. And I definitely don’t want Kim Jong Un or Trump to have access to a nuclear weapon. The only person I’d trust with one is David Attenborough.
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Why Danny Boyle shot ‘28 Years Later’ with iPhones
Why Danny Boyle shot ‘28 Years Later’ with iPhones | TechCrunch
Director Danny Boyle famously shot his post-apocalyptic classic “28 Days Later” on Canon digital cameras, making it easier for him to capture eerie scenes
techcrunch.com
June 22, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Why Danny Boyle shot ‘28 Years Later’ with iPhones
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As our nation girds for possible Iranian terrorist attacks, this is the person Trump put in charge of terrorism prevention.
22 years old. Recent work experience: landscaping/grocery clerk.
Never worked a day in counter-terrorism. But he’s a BIG Trump fan. So he got the job.
22 years old. Recent work experience: landscaping/grocery clerk.
Never worked a day in counter-terrorism. But he’s a BIG Trump fan. So he got the job.
June 22, 2025 at 7:01 PM
As our nation girds for possible Iranian terrorist attacks, this is the person Trump put in charge of terrorism prevention.
22 years old. Recent work experience: landscaping/grocery clerk.
Never worked a day in counter-terrorism. But he’s a BIG Trump fan. So he got the job.
22 years old. Recent work experience: landscaping/grocery clerk.
Never worked a day in counter-terrorism. But he’s a BIG Trump fan. So he got the job.
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The axolotl seems like something out of science fiction, possessing a superpower that defies biology as we know it: the ability to regenerate entire limbs.
But how does it happen? Scientists have unraveled a key piece of this biological puzzle.
But how does it happen? Scientists have unraveled a key piece of this biological puzzle.
Scientists Discover the Key to Axolotls’ Ability to Regenerate Limbs
A new study reveals the key lies not in the production of a regrowth molecule, but in that molecule's controlled destruction. The discovery could inspire future regenerative medicine.
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June 22, 2025 at 8:53 PM
The axolotl seems like something out of science fiction, possessing a superpower that defies biology as we know it: the ability to regenerate entire limbs.
But how does it happen? Scientists have unraveled a key piece of this biological puzzle.
But how does it happen? Scientists have unraveled a key piece of this biological puzzle.
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We requested comms between Tesla and the Texas DOT ahead of today’s Robotaxi launch — and Tesla sent a letter to the Texas AG trying to block the request.
Plus some on-the-ground details from @niedermeyer.online
Story with @kirstenkorosec.bsky.social:
techcrunch.com/2025/06/22/t...
Plus some on-the-ground details from @niedermeyer.online
Story with @kirstenkorosec.bsky.social:
techcrunch.com/2025/06/22/t...
Tesla launches robotaxi rides in Austin with big promises and unanswered questions | TechCrunch
Tesla has started giving rides in driverless Model Y SUVs in Austin. Details are still sparse, but limited service is open to vetted and invited riders.
techcrunch.com
June 22, 2025 at 9:14 PM
We requested comms between Tesla and the Texas DOT ahead of today’s Robotaxi launch — and Tesla sent a letter to the Texas AG trying to block the request.
Plus some on-the-ground details from @niedermeyer.online
Story with @kirstenkorosec.bsky.social:
techcrunch.com/2025/06/22/t...
Plus some on-the-ground details from @niedermeyer.online
Story with @kirstenkorosec.bsky.social:
techcrunch.com/2025/06/22/t...
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Saturday catch-up: Watch James Acaster on Seth Meyers http://dlvr.it/TLTg6b
June 21, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Saturday catch-up: Watch James Acaster on Seth Meyers http://dlvr.it/TLTg6b
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And in case you missed it, last week, 200 people won seats to a private dinner with Trump by purchasing large quantities of Trump’s memecoin—some holding millions of dollars’ worth.
This was the dinner:
www.wired.com/story/a-heli...
This was the dinner:
www.wired.com/story/a-heli...
May 27, 2025 at 6:38 PM
And in case you missed it, last week, 200 people won seats to a private dinner with Trump by purchasing large quantities of Trump’s memecoin—some holding millions of dollars’ worth.
This was the dinner:
www.wired.com/story/a-heli...
This was the dinner:
www.wired.com/story/a-heli...
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Just wow.
Billie Eilish Drags People For Criticizing Her Met Gala Outfit—And For A Very Good Reason
Oof 🤦🏻♂️
www.comicsands.com
May 18, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Just wow.
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This is insane. Republicans have inserted language into the budget reconciliation bill that would ban states from regulating AI in any capacity for 10 years.
from @404media.co
www.404media.co/republicans-...
from @404media.co
www.404media.co/republicans-...
May 12, 2025 at 8:47 PM
This is insane. Republicans have inserted language into the budget reconciliation bill that would ban states from regulating AI in any capacity for 10 years.
from @404media.co
www.404media.co/republicans-...
from @404media.co
www.404media.co/republicans-...
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59% of the public, and 64% of 2024 Labour voters, agree that migrants living in the UK and paying taxes should be eligible to apply for citizenship after five years or less, according to our new Focaldata research.
www.britishfuture.org/white-paper-...
#ImmigrationWhitePaper
www.britishfuture.org/white-paper-...
#ImmigrationWhitePaper
May 12, 2025 at 9:54 AM
59% of the public, and 64% of 2024 Labour voters, agree that migrants living in the UK and paying taxes should be eligible to apply for citizenship after five years or less, according to our new Focaldata research.
www.britishfuture.org/white-paper-...
#ImmigrationWhitePaper
www.britishfuture.org/white-paper-...
#ImmigrationWhitePaper
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Weird, because when we had close to 97% vaccine rate that literally was the answer you dickwad.
RFK Jr on measles: "We need to do better at treating kids who have this disease, and not just saying the only answer is vaccination."
April 10, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Weird, because when we had close to 97% vaccine rate that literally was the answer you dickwad.
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I am still amazed they let people this dumb on television.
Jeanine: We found out there are people who are between the ages of one and four who are getting social security
Jessica: That's the benefit for kids whose parents are dead.
Jessica: That's the benefit for kids whose parents are dead.
April 10, 2025 at 9:43 PM
I am still amazed they let people this dumb on television.
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Amazing. After nearly losing her house, and being locked away in a legal battle for years because of one innocuous line in her last TED Talk, @carolecadwalla.bsky.social returns to the Lion’s Den, and calls out the Broligarchs
This Is What a Digital Coup Looks Like youtu.be/TZOoT8AbkNE?...
This Is What a Digital Coup Looks Like youtu.be/TZOoT8AbkNE?...
This Is What a Digital Coup Looks Like | Carole Cadwalladr | TED
YouTube video by TED
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April 10, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Amazing. After nearly losing her house, and being locked away in a legal battle for years because of one innocuous line in her last TED Talk, @carolecadwalla.bsky.social returns to the Lion’s Den, and calls out the Broligarchs
This Is What a Digital Coup Looks Like youtu.be/TZOoT8AbkNE?...
This Is What a Digital Coup Looks Like youtu.be/TZOoT8AbkNE?...
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1. The Trump administration is about to release it's own anti-science "Cass Review," a sham review with pseudoscience that will be used to justify sweeping crackdowns on trans care in the United States.
No experts are involved in its drafting.
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No experts are involved in its drafting.
Subscribe to support my journalism.
The Trump Administration Is About To Release It's Own Anti-Trans, Junk-Science "Cass Review"
The review is expected by insiders to establish new standards of care to justify state bans, with no expert participation in its crafting.
www.erininthemorning.com
April 10, 2025 at 7:37 PM
1. The Trump administration is about to release it's own anti-science "Cass Review," a sham review with pseudoscience that will be used to justify sweeping crackdowns on trans care in the United States.
No experts are involved in its drafting.
Subscribe to support my journalism.
No experts are involved in its drafting.
Subscribe to support my journalism.
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An update on this, feat @keshaunpearson.bsky.social
"I’m here because today we’ve learned that xAI is using 35 methane gas burning turbines.....they have submitted a permit to our Shelby county health department for 15, yet they are using double that amount with no permit"
"I’m here because today we’ve learned that xAI is using 35 methane gas burning turbines.....they have submitted a permit to our Shelby county health department for 15, yet they are using double that amount with no permit"
April 10, 2025 at 8:09 PM
An update on this, feat @keshaunpearson.bsky.social
"I’m here because today we’ve learned that xAI is using 35 methane gas burning turbines.....they have submitted a permit to our Shelby county health department for 15, yet they are using double that amount with no permit"
"I’m here because today we’ve learned that xAI is using 35 methane gas burning turbines.....they have submitted a permit to our Shelby county health department for 15, yet they are using double that amount with no permit"
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Striking that both Trump’s enemies and diehards are all convinced this is a masterplan. Either that he’s deliberately shorted the market or it’s all a strategy to make other countries negotiate. This is his great ability: he convinces everyone he’s one step ahead. Most of the time he is simply not.
April 10, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Striking that both Trump’s enemies and diehards are all convinced this is a masterplan. Either that he’s deliberately shorted the market or it’s all a strategy to make other countries negotiate. This is his great ability: he convinces everyone he’s one step ahead. Most of the time he is simply not.
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Autism is not an "epidemic" because it's not a disease. Saying we don't know what "causes" it is absurd. It's genetic and, what's more, NORMAL FOR HUMAN BRAINS TO BE DIFFERENT FROM ONE ANOTHER.
April 10, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Autism is not an "epidemic" because it's not a disease. Saying we don't know what "causes" it is absurd. It's genetic and, what's more, NORMAL FOR HUMAN BRAINS TO BE DIFFERENT FROM ONE ANOTHER.
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🔔MARKET CLOSES
DOW DOWN 2.5% ⬇️
S&P 500 DOWN 3.49% ⬇️
NASDAQ DOWN 4.19% ⬇️
DOW DOWN 2.5% ⬇️
S&P 500 DOWN 3.49% ⬇️
NASDAQ DOWN 4.19% ⬇️
April 10, 2025 at 8:16 PM
🔔MARKET CLOSES
DOW DOWN 2.5% ⬇️
S&P 500 DOWN 3.49% ⬇️
NASDAQ DOWN 4.19% ⬇️
DOW DOWN 2.5% ⬇️
S&P 500 DOWN 3.49% ⬇️
NASDAQ DOWN 4.19% ⬇️
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New: MAGA influencers are straining to explain why Trump's tariff meltdown and stock-market chaos are actually good. "Losing money costs you nothing. ... In fact, it builds quite a bit of character"
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Pro-Trump creators play down market turmoil: ‘Losing money costs you nothing’
After Trump’s tariff pledge led to a stock market crash, pro-MAGA influencers scrambled to offer alternative explanations.
www.washingtonpost.com
April 10, 2025 at 11:38 AM
New: MAGA influencers are straining to explain why Trump's tariff meltdown and stock-market chaos are actually good. "Losing money costs you nothing. ... In fact, it builds quite a bit of character"
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“In a sweeping executive order signed late Tuesday, Trump ordered AG Pam Bondi to ‘stop the enforcement of State laws’ on climate change that the administration says are unconstitutional, unenforceable or preempted by federal laws.” The order names CA, NY & VT as specific targets. 1/
4/9/25
4/9/25
Trump declares war on state climate laws
The president signed an executive order late Tuesday that aims to "stop the enforcement" of a broad swath of state climate regulations.
www.politico.com
April 9, 2025 at 10:29 PM
“In a sweeping executive order signed late Tuesday, Trump ordered AG Pam Bondi to ‘stop the enforcement of State laws’ on climate change that the administration says are unconstitutional, unenforceable or preempted by federal laws.” The order names CA, NY & VT as specific targets. 1/
4/9/25
4/9/25