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A former Canadian Olympic snowboarder, wanted by the FBI as the alleged head of a transnational drug ring, was accused of ordering the murder of a witness who could testify against him.
An ex-Olympian, a violent drug ring and a $15 million reward
Former Canadian national team snowboarder Ryan Wedding was accused of using his position atop the ring to order another murder, this one of a potential witness against him.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
A former Canadian Olympic snowboarder, wanted by the FBI as the alleged head of a transnational drug ring, was accused of ordering the murder of a witness who could testify against him.
November 20, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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MORE good news: A Canadian bill is just about to receive Royal Assent (yes this is a thing) and soon, if your parent is a Canadian citizen who spent 1,095 days of physical presence in Canada before you were born, you will be a citizen regardless of where you were born and where you live.
November 20, 2025 at 3:48 PM
MORE good news: A Canadian bill is just about to receive Royal Assent (yes this is a thing) and soon, if your parent is a Canadian citizen who spent 1,095 days of physical presence in Canada before you were born, you will be a citizen regardless of where you were born and where you live.
“Taking care of my responsibility” by road biking led to $125,000 in medical expenses.
Markwayne Mullin: "Reward people for being healthy. Think about this. Healthcare is the only industry that you're not rewarded for taking care of your responsibility. If you think about homeowners insurance, if you're within 500 feet of a fire hydrant, your insurance goes down."
November 19, 2025 at 7:33 PM
“Taking care of my responsibility” by road biking led to $125,000 in medical expenses.
I didn’t realize MBS was a pedophile.
If this nation had moral standards, a pedophile would not be allowed to host a murderer in the Oval Office.
November 19, 2025 at 7:19 PM
I didn’t realize MBS was a pedophile.
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The pro-Nick Fuentes Administration destroying people and institutions on the basis of “fighting antisemitism” has me losing my damn mind.
The Nazi-sympathizers pretending to be protectors of American Jews has to be one of the most profound mindfucks in an era rife with them.
The Nazi-sympathizers pretending to be protectors of American Jews has to be one of the most profound mindfucks in an era rife with them.
November 17, 2025 at 7:15 PM
The pro-Nick Fuentes Administration destroying people and institutions on the basis of “fighting antisemitism” has me losing my damn mind.
The Nazi-sympathizers pretending to be protectors of American Jews has to be one of the most profound mindfucks in an era rife with them.
The Nazi-sympathizers pretending to be protectors of American Jews has to be one of the most profound mindfucks in an era rife with them.
But Scot Thompson had such a sweet swing!
if you have ever wondered who the Least Valuable Player was in a given year for MLB (AL/NL by bWAR), the NBA/BAA (by winshares), the WNBA (also winshares), the NHL (by pointshares), or the NFL (by AV from 1960-pres), then boy howdy do we have a spreadsheet for you
RTG? Least Valuable Player Awards - Public
docs.google.com
November 16, 2025 at 3:52 PM
But Scot Thompson had such a sweet swing!
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Securing defections from the authoritarian regime is the centerpiece of any successful pro-democracy resistance.
Politics isn’t fandom—when someone leaves the authoritarian coalition, we should take it as a win.
Politics isn’t fandom—when someone leaves the authoritarian coalition, we should take it as a win.
BASH: We have seen these attacks from the president at other people. It's not new. And I haven't heard you speak out about it until it was directed at you.
MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE: I think that's fair criticism. And I would like to say, humbly, I'm sorry for taking part in the toxic politics.
MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE: I think that's fair criticism. And I would like to say, humbly, I'm sorry for taking part in the toxic politics.
November 16, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Securing defections from the authoritarian regime is the centerpiece of any successful pro-democracy resistance.
Politics isn’t fandom—when someone leaves the authoritarian coalition, we should take it as a win.
Politics isn’t fandom—when someone leaves the authoritarian coalition, we should take it as a win.
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Never thought the day would come when I'd admire Majorie Taylor Greene. Still don't think that day will come.
November 15, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Never thought the day would come when I'd admire Majorie Taylor Greene. Still don't think that day will come.
A boulder the size of a behemoth-sized boulder ...
A "behemoth" sized boulder fell into I-70 near Green River early Thursday, but no one was injured. https://ow.ly/FI2q50XrXe9
'Behemoth' boulder falls onto I-70 in Emery County
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November 14, 2025 at 8:37 PM
A boulder the size of a behemoth-sized boulder ...
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"What if one of YOUR favorite politicians/celebrities/etc is on the list?" Did you all not notice how quickly we dropped Neil Gaiman when we found out about the things he did? Do you know how beloved that guy used to be and how loathed he is now? I think that right there should answer your question.
November 13, 2025 at 5:58 AM
"What if one of YOUR favorite politicians/celebrities/etc is on the list?" Did you all not notice how quickly we dropped Neil Gaiman when we found out about the things he did? Do you know how beloved that guy used to be and how loathed he is now? I think that right there should answer your question.
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Probably an unpopular opinion but “don’t type death threats even jokingly, yes that means you” seems to be one of the few real Bluesky rules and not something I personally struggle with.
November 14, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Probably an unpopular opinion but “don’t type death threats even jokingly, yes that means you” seems to be one of the few real Bluesky rules and not something I personally struggle with.
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A really important point. You can't "solve"misinformation without understanding the ways beliefs function as identity markers more than attempts to represent reality accurately gone awry.
Misinformation *is* central to democratic problems today, but the solution is *not* to correct such epistemic failures directly. Instead, we must address them at their roots, in social identity.
Or so I argue in a new post for @apaphilosophy.bsky.social.
blog.apaonline.org/2025/11/12/t...
Or so I argue in a new post for @apaphilosophy.bsky.social.
blog.apaonline.org/2025/11/12/t...
The Problem is Epistemic. The Solution is Not. | Blog of the APA
Doubts about the wisdom of the masses are as old as philosophy itself. Yet interest in democracy’s “epistemic” merits has surged in the last decade—and it is no mystery why. Democracy is collapsing ar...
blog.apaonline.org
November 14, 2025 at 3:00 AM
A really important point. You can't "solve"misinformation without understanding the ways beliefs function as identity markers more than attempts to represent reality accurately gone awry.
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Today I learned (thanks, NPR) that from 1875 to 1975, there were more than 6,000 commercial shipwrecks on the Great Lakes. The publicity of song led to safety standard changes and there has not been a single commercial wreck since then.
November 11, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Today I learned (thanks, NPR) that from 1875 to 1975, there were more than 6,000 commercial shipwrecks on the Great Lakes. The publicity of song led to safety standard changes and there has not been a single commercial wreck since then.
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What's from Chicago, hates Illinois Nazis, and is holy as fuck?
It's the Pope in 1982.
It's the Pope in 1982.
November 13, 2025 at 1:37 AM
What's from Chicago, hates Illinois Nazis, and is holy as fuck?
It's the Pope in 1982.
It's the Pope in 1982.
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Until owners open their books, the default assumption should be that they're making money hand over fist and they don't want the players to know it. And opening the books should mean cash flow statements for all affiliated entities, not just showing paper losses for the team.
November 12, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Until owners open their books, the default assumption should be that they're making money hand over fist and they don't want the players to know it. And opening the books should mean cash flow statements for all affiliated entities, not just showing paper losses for the team.
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I just got this week's This Modern World in my inbox and the third panel made me laugh out loud.
If you're not on Sparky's List, it's worth it, just Doug Piranha levels of sarcasm every weekend right on your digital doorstep.
Pretty sure there's a link to sign up on @tomtomorrow.bsky.social's page
If you're not on Sparky's List, it's worth it, just Doug Piranha levels of sarcasm every weekend right on your digital doorstep.
Pretty sure there's a link to sign up on @tomtomorrow.bsky.social's page
November 9, 2025 at 2:58 PM
I just got this week's This Modern World in my inbox and the third panel made me laugh out loud.
If you're not on Sparky's List, it's worth it, just Doug Piranha levels of sarcasm every weekend right on your digital doorstep.
Pretty sure there's a link to sign up on @tomtomorrow.bsky.social's page
If you're not on Sparky's List, it's worth it, just Doug Piranha levels of sarcasm every weekend right on your digital doorstep.
Pretty sure there's a link to sign up on @tomtomorrow.bsky.social's page
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Please share the best jokes you’ve heard regarding the acquittal of Sandwich Guy. We will share our favorites in this week’s episode of #SistersInLaw.  My favorite so far is assault with a deli weapon! 🥪🤣 Others?
November 7, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Please share the best jokes you’ve heard regarding the acquittal of Sandwich Guy. We will share our favorites in this week’s episode of #SistersInLaw.  My favorite so far is assault with a deli weapon! 🥪🤣 Others?
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Fascists don’t lose elections in fascist countries. It’s that simple. If you want declare fascism has won and go pretend you’re For Whom the Bell Tolls, fine, just get out of the way and let the rest of your serious fellow citizens save the democracy that you’ve already written off.
November 7, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Fascists don’t lose elections in fascist countries. It’s that simple. If you want declare fascism has won and go pretend you’re For Whom the Bell Tolls, fine, just get out of the way and let the rest of your serious fellow citizens save the democracy that you’ve already written off.
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Yes, I am aware of Jason Stanley. No, I do not agree with him. And "fleeing America" at the first sign of trouble is not exactly admirable, imo, especially when you're a tenured professor in New Haven and have a lot more safety and privilege to fight than most people.
November 7, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Yes, I am aware of Jason Stanley. No, I do not agree with him. And "fleeing America" at the first sign of trouble is not exactly admirable, imo, especially when you're a tenured professor in New Haven and have a lot more safety and privilege to fight than most people.
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