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MD/PhD in a brainy field, but this BlueSky is for things that capture my interest more generally #NeuroSky
I’m working on a book, mostly as a dare from a friend. I’ve got 40+ pages and yet have no idea if I’ll actually finish it, but I’ll keep this here as a reminder of how to press on
Dreaming of writing your novel this year? Rip up all the rules!
After 35 years of teaching fiction writing, the prize-winning author shares her wisdom. First tip? Don’t write what you know…
www.theguardian.com
February 16, 2026 at 12:44 AM
I’m working on a book, mostly as a dare from a friend. I’ve got 40+ pages and yet have no idea if I’ll actually finish it, but I’ll keep this here as a reminder of how to press on
I both feel sorry for her and also what the hell are people thinking that ChatBots are anything more than language programs that just predict conversation with zero actual knowledge of what it means?
ChatGPT promised to help her find her soulmate. Then it betrayed her
ChatGPT sent screenwriter Micky Small down a fantastical rabbit hole. Now, she's finding her way out.
www.npr.org
February 15, 2026 at 11:20 PM
I both feel sorry for her and also what the hell are people thinking that ChatBots are anything more than language programs that just predict conversation with zero actual knowledge of what it means?
This seems like a bad omen
Constant Sexual Aggression Drives Female Tortoises to Walk Off Cliffs
www.nytimes.com
February 15, 2026 at 2:46 PM
This seems like a bad omen
Free transit is a no-brainer. Everybody wins
Opinion | Something Surprising Happens When Bus Rides Are Free
www.nytimes.com
February 14, 2026 at 10:39 PM
Free transit is a no-brainer. Everybody wins
LITERALLY the premise of 99 Luftballoons
February 13, 2026 at 2:32 AM
LITERALLY the premise of 99 Luftballoons
Can agents who stand in the way of vaccine development be tried for crimes against humanity? I feel for Moderna here, this is such bullshit
February 13, 2026 at 2:31 AM
Can agents who stand in the way of vaccine development be tried for crimes against humanity? I feel for Moderna here, this is such bullshit
Pam Bondi doesn’t care about rape victims
February 11, 2026 at 11:32 PM
Pam Bondi doesn’t care about rape victims
This seems like elder abuse
We talked to junior bankers about what their early careers look like as AI creeps into big banks.
Junior Bankers Are Teaching Their Elders How to Use AI
Knowing your way around the transformative technology is the new finance flex.
bloom.bg
February 9, 2026 at 1:08 PM
This seems like elder abuse
Once again: Play Stupid Games, Win Stupid Prizes
D.C. health officials are contacting people possibly exposed to measles at the March for Life in January, as confirmed cases rise nationwide. n.pr/4r5Njny
March for Life attendees may have been exposed to measles, DC Health warns
D.C. health officials are contacting people possibly exposed to measles at the March for Life in January, as confirmed cases rise nationwide.
n.pr
February 9, 2026 at 4:45 AM
Once again: Play Stupid Games, Win Stupid Prizes
I love Lindsey Vonn, I really do. But everyone saw this coming and it happened exactly as we thought it would. I blame the people around her who should have told her no. I hope this is nothing life-threatening, that she recovers fast, and realizes maybe her competitive skiing days are behind her
Lindsey Vonn crashes in Olympic women’s downhill, airlifted off course
Vonn crashed during Sunday’s Olympic women’s downhill and was airlifted off the mountain. Her status is unclear.
www.nytimes.com
February 8, 2026 at 3:17 PM
I love Lindsey Vonn, I really do. But everyone saw this coming and it happened exactly as we thought it would. I blame the people around her who should have told her no. I hope this is nothing life-threatening, that she recovers fast, and realizes maybe her competitive skiing days are behind her
Ted Cruz crying foul after Texas did the same thing. Play stupid games, win stupid prizes
February 8, 2026 at 4:58 AM
Ted Cruz crying foul after Texas did the same thing. Play stupid games, win stupid prizes
How can you not love Lindsey Vonn?
That said, my feelings on this are a)she might need to be protected from herself because this sounds dangerous as hell, and b)maybe she should let an alternate get a chance to compete instead of taking up a slot that I cannot imagine she will be competitive for
That said, my feelings on this are a)she might need to be protected from herself because this sounds dangerous as hell, and b)maybe she should let an alternate get a chance to compete instead of taking up a slot that I cannot imagine she will be competitive for
Lindsey Vonn plans to compete in Olympics despite torn ACL sustained in fall
Vonn is still set to be one of the faces of the Milan Cortina Games after coming out of retirement to compete at the age of 41.
sports.yahoo.com
February 3, 2026 at 4:45 PM
How can you not love Lindsey Vonn?
That said, my feelings on this are a)she might need to be protected from herself because this sounds dangerous as hell, and b)maybe she should let an alternate get a chance to compete instead of taking up a slot that I cannot imagine she will be competitive for
That said, my feelings on this are a)she might need to be protected from herself because this sounds dangerous as hell, and b)maybe she should let an alternate get a chance to compete instead of taking up a slot that I cannot imagine she will be competitive for
Just in case anybody thought Elon Musk wasn’t still a fuck wad
Elon Musk pours millions more into helping Republicans keep Congress
Elon Musk pours millions more into helping Republicans keep Congress
The tech billionaire, who once said he had “done enough” political spending, remains a significant benefactor for the Republican Party after patching things up with President Donald Trump.
dlvr.it
February 1, 2026 at 1:37 AM
Just in case anybody thought Elon Musk wasn’t still a fuck wad
Yes this was probably just a bribe by Amazon. But maybe this movie was also made because Republicans finally wanted to be invited to walk a movie premiere red carpet of their own. But bafflingly they made the carpet black?
Who Was at the ‘Melania’ Premiere?
www.nytimes.com
February 1, 2026 at 1:34 AM
Yes this was probably just a bribe by Amazon. But maybe this movie was also made because Republicans finally wanted to be invited to walk a movie premiere red carpet of their own. But bafflingly they made the carpet black?
This is like two steps shy of Iran-Contra. Except they’re doing it out in the open
Trump Officials Bypass Congress to Push Billions in Weapons Aid to Israel
www.nytimes.com
January 31, 2026 at 12:59 PM
This is like two steps shy of Iran-Contra. Except they’re doing it out in the open
They’re taking the wrong lessons from the protests
ICE Expands Power of Agents to Arrest People Without Warrants
www.nytimes.com
January 31, 2026 at 12:44 PM
They’re taking the wrong lessons from the protests
I could think of worse things to do for PTO than going to Italy during the Olympics to protest ICE
Outcry in Italy as U.S. Says ICE Agents Will Join Olympics Delegation
www.nytimes.com
January 29, 2026 at 12:51 AM
I could think of worse things to do for PTO than going to Italy during the Olympics to protest ICE
If you need any more evidence that ICE is a state-sponsored militia group of mercenaries for hire, look no further than them being offered to for security services in another country. There is literally no American borders, customs, or immigration to enforce there
ICE Agents Will Have Security Role At Milan Cortina Games
ICE officers will be used as security for February’s Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, despite opposition from Italian government officials.
www.forbes.com
January 28, 2026 at 4:04 AM
If you need any more evidence that ICE is a state-sponsored militia group of mercenaries for hire, look no further than them being offered to for security services in another country. There is literally no American borders, customs, or immigration to enforce there
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ICE opens satellite field office south of Atlanta
Immigration and Customs Enforcement has opened a satellite office around College Park to accommodate more administrative officers. ICE spokesperson Lindsay Williams confirmed to WABE that more officia...
www.wabe.org
January 28, 2026 at 3:51 AM
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Apropos my last post…
January 25, 2026 at 1:47 AM
Apropos my last post…
He was doing what he was trained to do: help a person in need. He paid for it with his life. This ICU nurse I guarantee did more good in a single hour at his job than any of the murdering ICE agents have done in their entire careers
January 25, 2026 at 1:45 AM
He was doing what he was trained to do: help a person in need. He paid for it with his life. This ICU nurse I guarantee did more good in a single hour at his job than any of the murdering ICE agents have done in their entire careers
Shame, shame, shame on US
January 24, 2026 at 3:58 AM
Shame, shame, shame on US
I love the World Cup. And I really want it to be here in the States. And this is also the right move.
A German soccer federation executive committee member says it's time to consider a World Cup boycott because of the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump.
German soccer federation official wants World Cup boycott considered because of Trump
A German soccer federation executive committee member says it’s time to consider a World Cup boycott because of the actions of U.S. President Donald Trump.
bit.ly
January 24, 2026 at 3:43 AM
I love the World Cup. And I really want it to be here in the States. And this is also the right move.
A pinnacle of stupidity in many pinnacles of stupidity
US officially exits World Health Organization, accusing agency of straying 'from its core mission'
The U.S. has officially completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organization, HHS and the Department of State announced on Thursday.
abcnews.go.com
January 23, 2026 at 2:34 AM
A pinnacle of stupidity in many pinnacles of stupidity