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The pseudonymous hacker, who goes by Martha Root β dressed as Pink Ranger from the Power Rangers β deleted the servers of WhiteDate, WhiteChild, and WhiteDeal in real time at the end of a talk at the annual Chaos Communication Congress in Hamburg, Germany.
Hacktivist deletes white supremacist websites live onstage during hacker conference | TechCrunch
A hacker known as Martha Root broke in and deleted three white supremacist websites at the end of a talk during the annual hacker conference Chaos Communication Congress in Germany.
techcrunch.com
January 11, 2026 at 7:53 AM
The pseudonymous hacker, who goes by Martha Root β dressed as Pink Ranger from the Power Rangers β deleted the servers of WhiteDate, WhiteChild, and WhiteDeal in real time at the end of a talk at the annual Chaos Communication Congress in Hamburg, Germany.
Singer-songwriter-guitarist Bob Weir, a cornerstone of the Grateful Dead and the San Francisco psychedelic bandβs many latter-day offshoots for more than half a century, has died after a long battle with cancer and lung issues, according to a social media post from his family. He was 78. ππΆ
Bob Weir, Grateful Dead Guitarist, Dies at 78
Singer-songwriter-guitarist Bob Weir, a cornerstone of the Grateful Dead and the bandβs many latter-day offshoots, has died
variety.com
January 10, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Singer-songwriter-guitarist Bob Weir, a cornerstone of the Grateful Dead and the San Francisco psychedelic bandβs many latter-day offshoots for more than half a century, has died after a long battle with cancer and lung issues, according to a social media post from his family. He was 78. ππΆ
Researchers found that tiny plastics can cross the blood-brain barrier in non-human animals and enter the brain within minutes of being swallowed. Once in the brain, itβs believed it could increase the risk of inflammation, neurological disorders, or even neurodegenerative diseases.
Microplastics Found In 88 Percent Of Sampled Food, From Sirloin Steaks To Plant-Based Burgers
βThereβs no escaping them no matter what you eat, it seems.β
www.iflscience.com
January 10, 2026 at 11:46 PM
Researchers found that tiny plastics can cross the blood-brain barrier in non-human animals and enter the brain within minutes of being swallowed. Once in the brain, itβs believed it could increase the risk of inflammation, neurological disorders, or even neurodegenerative diseases.
Keep making noise. π₯
January 10, 2026 at 11:37 PM
Keep making noise. π₯
Following winter storms that brought rain and snow to California, the Golden State is completely free of drought for the first time in 25 years, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
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January 10, 2026 at 10:16 PM
Following winter storms that brought rain and snow to California, the Golden State is completely free of drought for the first time in 25 years, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
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βΆοΈ Frey calls on protesters to remain peaceful and not 'take the bait' from Trump
βΆοΈ Over 1,000 'ICE Out' rallies planned across US
βΆοΈ Minnesota Democrats denied access to ICE facility outside Minneapolis
βΆοΈ Over 1,000 'ICE Out' rallies planned across US
βΆοΈ Minnesota Democrats denied access to ICE facility outside Minneapolis
After fatal ICE shooting, Minneapolis mayor tells protesters to avoid Trump's 'bait'
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey urged demonstrators to stay peaceful to avoid Trump's 'bait.'
www.reuters.com
January 10, 2026 at 9:50 PM
βΆοΈ Frey calls on protesters to remain peaceful and not 'take the bait' from Trump
βΆοΈ Over 1,000 'ICE Out' rallies planned across US
βΆοΈ Minnesota Democrats denied access to ICE facility outside Minneapolis
βΆοΈ Over 1,000 'ICE Out' rallies planned across US
βΆοΈ Minnesota Democrats denied access to ICE facility outside Minneapolis
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SAG-AFTRA told members last month that its negotiators will sit down with the AMPTP on Feb. 9. Those talks are due to run through March 6.
The WGA is expected to begin talks 10 days later, on March 16. The WGA contract expires on May 1, and those negotiations typically go down to the wire.
The WGA is expected to begin talks 10 days later, on March 16. The WGA contract expires on May 1, and those negotiations typically go down to the wire.
Hollywood Unions Pencil in Bargaining Dates as AI and Health Funding Issues Loom
The Hollywood unions are expected to begin bargaining in February on three new contracts for the first time since the 2023 strikes.
variety.com
January 9, 2026 at 3:08 PM
SAG-AFTRA told members last month that its negotiators will sit down with the AMPTP on Feb. 9. Those talks are due to run through March 6.
The WGA is expected to begin talks 10 days later, on March 16. The WGA contract expires on May 1, and those negotiations typically go down to the wire.
The WGA is expected to begin talks 10 days later, on March 16. The WGA contract expires on May 1, and those negotiations typically go down to the wire.
Less than a year after the Trump administration and Congress voted to defund the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the CPB announced that its board of directors voted to close the org after 58 yrs, rather than continue and potentially be βvulnerable to future political manipulation or misuse.β
Corporation for Public Broadcasting to Shut Down After 58 Years Due to Trump Eliminating Funding
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting's board voted to close the organization after 58 years after the Trump Administration ended funding.
variety.com
January 10, 2026 at 2:53 PM
Less than a year after the Trump administration and Congress voted to defund the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the CPB announced that its board of directors voted to close the org after 58 yrs, rather than continue and potentially be βvulnerable to future political manipulation or misuse.β
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βI think it's an absolute certainty that the workforce is going to be injured by this advancement in this technology.β- Sean Astin
@iamseanastin.bsky.social
#SAGAFTRA
@iamseanastin.bsky.social
#SAGAFTRA
Exclusive: Sean Astin issues major AI warning β itβs a βcertaintyβ that actors will be βinjuredβ by the technology, the SAG-AFTRA president says
An interview with SAG-AFTRA President, who told us, "I'm here at CES... because...the moment demands that I be here."
www.techradar.com
January 10, 2026 at 5:04 AM
βI think it's an absolute certainty that the workforce is going to be injured by this advancement in this technology.β- Sean Astin
@iamseanastin.bsky.social
#SAGAFTRA
@iamseanastin.bsky.social
#SAGAFTRA
βThe Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.β
George Orwell ~ 1984 george-orwell.org/1984/6.html
George Orwell ~ 1984 george-orwell.org/1984/6.html
January 10, 2026 at 1:37 PM
βThe Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.β
George Orwell ~ 1984 george-orwell.org/1984/6.html
George Orwell ~ 1984 george-orwell.org/1984/6.html
βI think it's an absolute certainty that the workforce is going to be injured by this advancement in this technology.β- Sean Astin
@iamseanastin.bsky.social
#SAGAFTRA
@iamseanastin.bsky.social
#SAGAFTRA
Exclusive: Sean Astin issues major AI warning β itβs a βcertaintyβ that actors will be βinjuredβ by the technology, the SAG-AFTRA president says
An interview with SAG-AFTRA President, who told us, "I'm here at CES... because...the moment demands that I be here."
www.techradar.com
January 10, 2026 at 5:04 AM
βI think it's an absolute certainty that the workforce is going to be injured by this advancement in this technology.β- Sean Astin
@iamseanastin.bsky.social
#SAGAFTRA
@iamseanastin.bsky.social
#SAGAFTRA
The GoFundMe for Renee Nicole Good filled up so quickly it broke through its original goal in a matter of hours, soaring past 1.5 million dollars before organizers finally shut it down and told people to give their money to other families in need instead.
January 10, 2026 at 4:21 AM
The GoFundMe for Renee Nicole Good filled up so quickly it broke through its original goal in a matter of hours, soaring past 1.5 million dollars before organizers finally shut it down and told people to give their money to other families in need instead.
Ooo look back over here.
January 10, 2026 at 3:56 AM
Ooo look back over here.
"Real" Law Enforcement reacts to the cold blooded shooting of Renee Good.
January 10, 2026 at 3:07 AM
"Real" Law Enforcement reacts to the cold blooded shooting of Renee Good.
Happy Holidays Elizabeth!
January 10, 2026 at 2:43 AM
Happy Holidays Elizabeth!
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Take a moment to listen
Heartbreaking
This beautiful elderly lady from GREENLAND
Heartbreaking
This beautiful elderly lady from GREENLAND
For years trump and his regime have affected our sleep and frightened U.S. citizens, now that cancer has spread to the world.
This older, gentle woman in Greenland says, she's afraid because we have no respect for her or her country.
MAGA destroys everything.
This older, gentle woman in Greenland says, she's afraid because we have no respect for her or her country.
MAGA destroys everything.
January 9, 2026 at 9:17 PM
Take a moment to listen
Heartbreaking
This beautiful elderly lady from GREENLAND
Heartbreaking
This beautiful elderly lady from GREENLAND
Horrifically devastating from every perspective. π
January 9, 2026 at 11:11 PM
Horrifically devastating from every perspective. π
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January 9, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Some much needed sweetness.
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January 9, 2026 at 8:34 PM
Some much needed sweetness.
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The White House has presented the latest plans for the East Wing renovation project, the construction of a 90k-square-foot ballroom and is considering adding a one-story addition to the West Wing to restore βsymmetryβ to the complex after the East Wing ballroom project is complete.
White House ballroom architect says West Wing additions considered for 'symmetry'
The White House presented the latest plans for the East Wing renovation project in a public meeting of the National Capital Planning Commission.
abcnews.go.com
January 9, 2026 at 7:26 PM
The White House has presented the latest plans for the East Wing renovation project, the construction of a 90k-square-foot ballroom and is considering adding a one-story addition to the West Wing to restore βsymmetryβ to the complex after the East Wing ballroom project is complete.
London β U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Thursday that he wants "all options to be on the table," including a potential ban on Elon Musk's X platform in Britain, over the use of its artificial intelligence tool Grok to generate sexualized images of people without their consent.
U.K. says ban on Elon Musk's X platform "on the table" over Grok AI sexualized images
Britain's leader says all options on the table if Musk's X platform doesn't stop Grok AI tool being used to generate non-consensual sexualized images.
www.cbsnews.com
January 9, 2026 at 6:26 PM
London β U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Thursday that he wants "all options to be on the table," including a potential ban on Elon Musk's X platform in Britain, over the use of its artificial intelligence tool Grok to generate sexualized images of people without their consent.