Andrew Couts
@couts.bsky.social
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in other news, i had to take my rooster to the vet because he stopped crowing. turns out, he’s perfectly healthy and was just protesting some mysterious injustice
January 10, 2026 at 3:18 AM
in other news, i had to take my rooster to the vet because he stopped crowing. turns out, he’s perfectly healthy and was just protesting some mysterious injustice
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Six hospitals in Tehran have recorded at least 217 protester deaths, "most by live ammunition," according to a doctor there, reports Roxana Saberi for Time magazine. time.com/7345092/iran-protest...
Doctor Says More Than 200 Reported Dead in Tehran Protests
"I'm not in the police to kill people," says one Iranian officer as the regime vows to continue its protest crackdown.
time.com
January 10, 2026 at 12:34 AM
Six hospitals in Tehran have recorded at least 217 protester deaths, "most by live ammunition," according to a doctor there, reports Roxana Saberi for Time magazine. time.com/7345092/iran-protest...
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Philadelphia sheriff Rochelle Bilal:
“No law enforcement professional wears a mask…No law enforcement professional shoots at a moving vehicle.
“What Trump’s private army is doing…is not only against legal law, but moral law.”
Vows to arrest agents on site who commit crimes.
“No law enforcement professional wears a mask…No law enforcement professional shoots at a moving vehicle.
“What Trump’s private army is doing…is not only against legal law, but moral law.”
Vows to arrest agents on site who commit crimes.
January 9, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Philadelphia sheriff Rochelle Bilal:
“No law enforcement professional wears a mask…No law enforcement professional shoots at a moving vehicle.
“What Trump’s private army is doing…is not only against legal law, but moral law.”
Vows to arrest agents on site who commit crimes.
“No law enforcement professional wears a mask…No law enforcement professional shoots at a moving vehicle.
“What Trump’s private army is doing…is not only against legal law, but moral law.”
Vows to arrest agents on site who commit crimes.
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NEW: in temporary restraining order, judge blocks Trump from freezing childcare funding for 5 states (NY, CA, IL, MN, CO)
January 10, 2026 at 2:43 AM
NEW: in temporary restraining order, judge blocks Trump from freezing childcare funding for 5 states (NY, CA, IL, MN, CO)
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Looks like ICE is now cracking down on … Native Americans.
This letter was just posted by the chairman of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in North/South Dakota:
“Our Nation is a sovereign government and our members are not immigrants. We are not subject to immigration enforcement on our own lands.”
This letter was just posted by the chairman of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in North/South Dakota:
“Our Nation is a sovereign government and our members are not immigrants. We are not subject to immigration enforcement on our own lands.”
January 10, 2026 at 12:13 AM
Looks like ICE is now cracking down on … Native Americans.
This letter was just posted by the chairman of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in North/South Dakota:
“Our Nation is a sovereign government and our members are not immigrants. We are not subject to immigration enforcement on our own lands.”
This letter was just posted by the chairman of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in North/South Dakota:
“Our Nation is a sovereign government and our members are not immigrants. We are not subject to immigration enforcement on our own lands.”
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We're at the scene of a protest in downtown Minneapolis outside the Canopy by Hilton hotel, where ICE agents are believed to be staying. Photographer Alex Kormann estimates at least 1,000 people are in attendance.
January 10, 2026 at 1:43 AM
We're at the scene of a protest in downtown Minneapolis outside the Canopy by Hilton hotel, where ICE agents are believed to be staying. Photographer Alex Kormann estimates at least 1,000 people are in attendance.
NEW: Yeah, so, about that... @mattburgess1.bsky.social reports: www.wired.com/story/x-didn...
X Didn't Fix Grok's ‘Undressing’ Problem. It Just Makes People Pay for It
X is only allowing “verified” users to create images with Grok. Experts say it represents the “monetization of abuse”—and anyone can still generate images on Grok’s app and website.
www.wired.com
January 9, 2026 at 3:21 PM
NEW: Yeah, so, about that... @mattburgess1.bsky.social reports: www.wired.com/story/x-didn...
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92% of ICE Detention Growth in FY 2026 Driven by Immigrants with No Criminal Convictions
ICE published new detention data today that brings the current population to a record-high of 68,990. ICE records first detention death of 2026.
austinkocher.substack.com/p/92-of-ice-...
ICE published new detention data today that brings the current population to a record-high of 68,990. ICE records first detention death of 2026.
austinkocher.substack.com/p/92-of-ice-...
92% of ICE Detention Growth in FY 2026 Driven by Immigrants with No Criminal Convictions
ICE published new detention data today that brings the current population to a record-high of 68,990. Get the full breakdown below. Plus: ICE records first detention death of 2026.
austinkocher.substack.com
January 8, 2026 at 11:15 PM
92% of ICE Detention Growth in FY 2026 Driven by Immigrants with No Criminal Convictions
ICE published new detention data today that brings the current population to a record-high of 68,990. ICE records first detention death of 2026.
austinkocher.substack.com/p/92-of-ice-...
ICE published new detention data today that brings the current population to a record-high of 68,990. ICE records first detention death of 2026.
austinkocher.substack.com/p/92-of-ice-...
Meanwhile, in Iran…
January 9, 2026 at 3:53 AM
Meanwhile, in Iran…
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Apple and Google have previously removed apps providing nudify services from their app stores.
So why havent they taken action against X and Grok?
@carolinehaskins.bsky.social reports
So why havent they taken action against X and Grok?
@carolinehaskins.bsky.social reports
Why Are Grok and X Still Available in App Stores?
Elon Musk’s chatbot has been used to generate thousands of sexualized images of adults and apparent minors. Apple and Google have removed other “nudify” apps—but continue to host X and Grok.
www.wired.com
January 8, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Apple and Google have previously removed apps providing nudify services from their app stores.
So why havent they taken action against X and Grok?
@carolinehaskins.bsky.social reports
So why havent they taken action against X and Grok?
@carolinehaskins.bsky.social reports
How the West Was Won
In the interest of putting a smile on your face, heres my kids response to getting in trouble at school
(Translation - I'm a free man I'm not an animal these laws don't apply to me!)
The human spirit is born free.
(Translation - I'm a free man I'm not an animal these laws don't apply to me!)
The human spirit is born free.
January 9, 2026 at 3:47 AM
How the West Was Won
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We've removed the paywall from this guide so everyone can access it. 👇 Stay safe.
Just days into 2026, the killing of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has sparked protests around the US.
If you’re planning to protest, here’s how to safeguard your digital security.
If you’re planning to protest, here’s how to safeguard your digital security.
How to Protest Safely in the Age of Surveillance
Law enforcement has more tools than ever to track your movements and access your communications. Here’s how to protect your privacy if you plan to protest.
www.wired.com
January 8, 2026 at 6:35 PM
We've removed the paywall from this guide so everyone can access it. 👇 Stay safe.
NEW: Jonathan Ross, the ICE agent who reportedly killed Renee Good, described himself as a "team leader" and firearms instructor, according to December testimony in federal court obtained by @wired.com. @hudsongiles.bsky.social and @timmarchman.bsky.social w/ the scoop: www.wired.com/story/ice-ag...
ICE Agent Who Reportedly Shot Renee Good Was a Firearms Trainer, Per Testimony
Jonathan Ross told a federal court in December about his professional background, including “hundreds” of encounters with drivers during enforcement actions, according to testimony obtained by WIRED.
www.wired.com
January 9, 2026 at 3:21 AM
NEW: Jonathan Ross, the ICE agent who reportedly killed Renee Good, described himself as a "team leader" and firearms instructor, according to December testimony in federal court obtained by @wired.com. @hudsongiles.bsky.social and @timmarchman.bsky.social w/ the scoop: www.wired.com/story/ice-ag...
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Every time there are widespread protests in Iran, the regime shuts down the internet. This time is no different.
Preciously, shutdowns have stopped people organising and protesting, limited information sharing, and helped to cover up brutal law enforcement actions
Preciously, shutdowns have stopped people organising and protesting, limited information sharing, and helped to cover up brutal law enforcement actions
As of 18:45 UTC (10:15 PM local), traffic to Iran has stopped as the country has completely severed itself from the global internet.
January 8, 2026 at 8:59 PM
Every time there are widespread protests in Iran, the regime shuts down the internet. This time is no different.
Preciously, shutdowns have stopped people organising and protesting, limited information sharing, and helped to cover up brutal law enforcement actions
Preciously, shutdowns have stopped people organising and protesting, limited information sharing, and helped to cover up brutal law enforcement actions
"The ICE agent who fatally shot a 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis Wednesday is Jonathan Ross, the same officer who was dragged and injured by a fleeing driver in a separate incident last year, according to a person with knowledge of the case and verified by court documents."
Star Tribune identifies ICE agent who fatally shot woman in Minneapolis
Jonathan Ross was dragged in a separate incident last year by a fleeing driver, according to court records.
www.startribune.com
January 8, 2026 at 7:13 PM
"The ICE agent who fatally shot a 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis Wednesday is Jonathan Ross, the same officer who was dragged and injured by a fleeing driver in a separate incident last year, according to a person with knowledge of the case and verified by court documents."
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New: Grok is generating far more graphic sexual content than on X.
Grok’s image generator, Imagine, has been used to create explicit sexual videos of celebrities and violent sexual videos, a review of public posts shows.
70 Imagine URLs appearing to depict minors were sent to regulators today
Grok’s image generator, Imagine, has been used to create explicit sexual videos of celebrities and violent sexual videos, a review of public posts shows.
70 Imagine URLs appearing to depict minors were sent to regulators today
Grok Is Generating Sexual Content Far More Graphic Than What's on X
A WIRED review of outputs hosted on Grok’s official website shows it’s being used to create violent sexual images and videos, as well as content that includes apparent minors.
www.wired.com
January 7, 2026 at 9:59 PM
New: Grok is generating far more graphic sexual content than on X.
Grok’s image generator, Imagine, has been used to create explicit sexual videos of celebrities and violent sexual videos, a review of public posts shows.
70 Imagine URLs appearing to depict minors were sent to regulators today
Grok’s image generator, Imagine, has been used to create explicit sexual videos of celebrities and violent sexual videos, a review of public posts shows.
70 Imagine URLs appearing to depict minors were sent to regulators today
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This article is paywall-free. Thank you, @couts.bsky.social
People are already in the streets after an ICE agent shot a woman in her vehicle in Minneapolis today. Here are some @wired.com tips for protecting yourself from your government. www.wired.com/story/how-to...
How to Protest Safely in the Age of Surveillance
Law enforcement has more tools than ever to track your movements and access your communications. Here’s how to protect your privacy if you plan to protest.
www.wired.com
January 8, 2026 at 2:30 AM
This article is paywall-free. Thank you, @couts.bsky.social
People are already in the streets after an ICE agent shot a woman in her vehicle in Minneapolis today. Here are some @wired.com tips for protecting yourself from your government. www.wired.com/story/how-to...
How to Protest Safely in the Age of Surveillance
Law enforcement has more tools than ever to track your movements and access your communications. Here’s how to protect your privacy if you plan to protest.
www.wired.com
January 8, 2026 at 2:26 AM
People are already in the streets after an ICE agent shot a woman in her vehicle in Minneapolis today. Here are some @wired.com tips for protecting yourself from your government. www.wired.com/story/how-to...
I started watching Industry while I was out with the flu, and I have the same problem with it that I have with most shows: Every single character could randomly burst into flames and it wouldn’t matter to me in the slightest. That’s probably a me thing tho.
January 8, 2026 at 12:49 AM
I started watching Industry while I was out with the flu, and I have the same problem with it that I have with most shows: Every single character could randomly burst into flames and it wouldn’t matter to me in the slightest. That’s probably a me thing tho.
The flu knocked me offline since the 1st. I see absolutely nothing has happened during that time.
January 8, 2026 at 12:41 AM
The flu knocked me offline since the 1st. I see absolutely nothing has happened during that time.
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Excellent, clarifying piece on the (real) legal pathway that Minnesota has to prosecute the ICE agent who shot and killed a woman today.
No, federal agents do not have absolute immunity from start charges, no matter what the Trump administration claims.
No, federal agents do not have absolute immunity from start charges, no matter what the Trump administration claims.
Wrote a piece for @slate.com explaining that states have a long history of prosecuting federal officers when they allegedly use excessive force. Federal officers are only immune from such prosecutions when they act reasonably in carrying out lawful duties.
Minnesota Could Prosecute the ICE Shooter. Trump Can’t Pardon Him.
Shortly after an ICE officer shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis, city leaders began looking into whether the officer had violated state criminal law.
slate.com
January 8, 2026 at 12:25 AM
Excellent, clarifying piece on the (real) legal pathway that Minnesota has to prosecute the ICE agent who shot and killed a woman today.
No, federal agents do not have absolute immunity from start charges, no matter what the Trump administration claims.
No, federal agents do not have absolute immunity from start charges, no matter what the Trump administration claims.
happy new year, friends.
January 1, 2026 at 7:02 AM
happy new year, friends.