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Words and bent ideas. Reconstituted writer (goldenrod draft) and editor. Fixed-rope abseil expert.
Vancouver Is | London
Vancouver Is | London
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COFFIN COLLARS like this one were used to thwart bodysnatchers in the early 19th century. The collar was fixed around the neck of a corpse and bolted to the bottom of a coffin, making it nearly impossible to remove the body from its grave. Bodysnatchers sold corpses to medical schools. #skystorians
December 8, 2025 at 3:13 PM
COFFIN COLLARS like this one were used to thwart bodysnatchers in the early 19th century. The collar was fixed around the neck of a corpse and bolted to the bottom of a coffin, making it nearly impossible to remove the body from its grave. Bodysnatchers sold corpses to medical schools. #skystorians
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‘I feel it’s a friend’: quarter of teenagers turn to AI chatbots for mental health support www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
‘I feel it’s a friend’: quarter of teenagers turn to AI chatbots for mental health support
Experts warn of dangers as England and Wales study shows 13- to 17-year-olds consulting AI amid long waiting lists for services
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 6:53 AM
‘I feel it’s a friend’: quarter of teenagers turn to AI chatbots for mental health support www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
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Last night when I was getting into bed she asked me if I was “wearing Santa ears”
My wife, a prodigious sleep-talker, failed to disclose her affliction when we started dating, which led to the fright of my life the night she sat bolt upright in bed and in a low flat monotone loudly declared that “THIRTEEN BABIES REMAIN UNFATHERED.”
December 9, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Last night when I was getting into bed she asked me if I was “wearing Santa ears”
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Would you entrust a child’s life to a chatbot? That’s what happens every day that we fail to regulate AI | Gaby Hinsliff
Would you entrust a child’s life to a chatbot? That’s what happens every day that we fail to regulate AI | Gaby Hinsliff
As deaths in the US are blamed on ChatGPT and UK teenagers turn to it for mental health advice, isn’t it obvious that market forces must not set the rules?, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Would you entrust a child’s life to a chatbot? That’s what happens every day that we fail to regulate AI | Gaby Hinsliff
“America has blown 80 yrs of accumulated goodwill and trust among its allies, our American moderator was told…
“The officer then said that even a swift return of America to its former role won’t matter. Because ‘we will never fucking trust you again’.”
“The Americans at the table seemed startled…”
“The officer then said that even a swift return of America to its former role won’t matter. Because ‘we will never fucking trust you again’.”
“The Americans at the table seemed startled…”
December 9, 2025 at 7:04 AM
“America has blown 80 yrs of accumulated goodwill and trust among its allies, our American moderator was told…
“The officer then said that even a swift return of America to its former role won’t matter. Because ‘we will never fucking trust you again’.”
“The Americans at the table seemed startled…”
“The officer then said that even a swift return of America to its former role won’t matter. Because ‘we will never fucking trust you again’.”
“The Americans at the table seemed startled…”
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'We will never fucking trust you again' www.readtheline.ca/p/matt-gurne...
Matt Gurney: 'We will never fucking trust you again'
Some blunt talk for our American neighbours at the Halifax International Security Forum.
www.readtheline.ca
December 8, 2025 at 9:56 PM
'We will never fucking trust you again' www.readtheline.ca/p/matt-gurne...
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#thefarside #farside #comic https://www.thefarside.com/2025/12/08/1
“Nuclear warheads, huh? … More like defused nuclear warheads, if you ask me!”
“Nuclear warheads, huh? … More like defused nuclear warheads, if you ask me!”
December 9, 2025 at 6:01 AM
#thefarside #farside #comic https://www.thefarside.com/2025/12/08/1
“Nuclear warheads, huh? … More like defused nuclear warheads, if you ask me!”
“Nuclear warheads, huh? … More like defused nuclear warheads, if you ask me!”
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ICE has arrested nearly 75,000 people with no criminal records, data shows
ICE has arrested nearly 75,000 people with no criminal records, data shows
The figures don't include arrests made by Border Patrol, which has launched aggressive immigration operations in several cities in recent months.
www.nbcnews.com
December 8, 2025 at 12:54 PM
ICE has arrested nearly 75,000 people with no criminal records, data shows
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What he does, we do better.
December 8, 2025 at 8:29 AM
What he does, we do better.
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‘Don’t pander to the tech giants!’ How a youth movement for digital justice is spreading across Europe
‘Don’t pander to the tech giants!’ How a youth movement for digital justice is spreading across Europe
Gen z are the first generation to have grown up with social media, they were the earliest adopters, and therefore the first to suffer its harms. Now they are fighting back
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 6:10 AM
‘Don’t pander to the tech giants!’ How a youth movement for digital justice is spreading across Europe
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One consequence of tolerating pseudoscience is that people die when its legitimatization becomes baked into our culture.
A heartbreaking case in point: www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
A heartbreaking case in point: www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
December 9, 2025 at 4:47 AM
One consequence of tolerating pseudoscience is that people die when its legitimatization becomes baked into our culture.
A heartbreaking case in point: www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
A heartbreaking case in point: www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
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I am brimming with holiday spirit
December 8, 2025 at 12:47 PM
I am brimming with holiday spirit
The Washington Post now covering astrology like it's something serious.
Column: Even if you don’t think the position of the stars influences our lives, you’re probably still curious about whether birthdays of a feather flock together.
Are some Zodiac signs, and birthdays, more widespread?
Are some Zodiac signs, and birthdays, more widespread?
Column | The most common Zodiac signs (and birthdays)
Are some Zodiac signs, and birthdays, more widespread? And why does it seem like all my colleagues (or neighbors) have the same sign? The Department of Data is on the case.
wapo.st
December 9, 2025 at 5:13 AM
The Washington Post now covering astrology like it's something serious.
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The Texas GOP orders that the TurningPoint USA Trump youth organization will be obligatory at all high schools and colleges in the Lone Star State.
Abbott says Turning Point USA will expand in Texas schools
Republican officials in Oklahoma and Florida have also launched plans to expand the presence of the conservative youth organization founded by Charlie Kirk.
www.texastribune.org
December 9, 2025 at 2:23 AM
The Texas GOP orders that the TurningPoint USA Trump youth organization will be obligatory at all high schools and colleges in the Lone Star State.
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It’s the world’s rarest ape. Now a billion-dollar dig for gold threatens its future
It’s the world’s rarest ape. Now a billion-dollar dig for gold threatens its future
Tapanuli orangutans survive only in Indonesia’s Sumatran rainforest where a mine expansion will cut through their home. Yet the mining company says the alternative will be worse
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 5:03 AM
It’s the world’s rarest ape. Now a billion-dollar dig for gold threatens its future
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ICE raided Augsburg University in Minnesota and allegedly pointed guns at students.
They didn’t have a warrant to be on private property, and students are shaken and left feeling unsafe.
At least one was detained.
They’re not going after criminals.
They’re grabbing anyone they can.
They didn’t have a warrant to be on private property, and students are shaken and left feeling unsafe.
At least one was detained.
They’re not going after criminals.
They’re grabbing anyone they can.
December 9, 2025 at 4:46 AM
ICE raided Augsburg University in Minnesota and allegedly pointed guns at students.
They didn’t have a warrant to be on private property, and students are shaken and left feeling unsafe.
At least one was detained.
They’re not going after criminals.
They’re grabbing anyone they can.
They didn’t have a warrant to be on private property, and students are shaken and left feeling unsafe.
At least one was detained.
They’re not going after criminals.
They’re grabbing anyone they can.
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Donald Trump is the greatest gift to China’s economy in the history of forever.
Turns out Trump was helping to bring about a golden age - the Golden Age of China.
December 9, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Donald Trump is the greatest gift to China’s economy in the history of forever.
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“.. Of 26 brands, .. Jeep, and Tesla are the least reliable for used cars ..”
@consumerreports.org $TSLA
www.consumerreports.org/cars/which-b...
@consumerreports.org $TSLA
www.consumerreports.org/cars/which-b...
December 9, 2025 at 2:08 AM
“.. Of 26 brands, .. Jeep, and Tesla are the least reliable for used cars ..”
@consumerreports.org $TSLA
www.consumerreports.org/cars/which-b...
@consumerreports.org $TSLA
www.consumerreports.org/cars/which-b...
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www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
Corruption on this scale has never been seen in America. We are worse than the Ukrainians. We are worse than the Russians. Jared Kushner is a walking criminal
Corruption on this scale has never been seen in America. We are worse than the Ukrainians. We are worse than the Russians. Jared Kushner is a walking criminal
Trumpian Corruption Is Worse Than Ukrainian Corruption
The people of Ukraine want an honest government, even as American and Russian kleptocrats circle their country.
www.theatlantic.com
December 9, 2025 at 1:49 AM
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
Corruption on this scale has never been seen in America. We are worse than the Ukrainians. We are worse than the Russians. Jared Kushner is a walking criminal
Corruption on this scale has never been seen in America. We are worse than the Ukrainians. We are worse than the Russians. Jared Kushner is a walking criminal
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Trump is considering demolishing 4 historic Washington buildings, incl those that housed the Dep of Housing and VOA, per former gov official
WH is independently soliciting bids to recommend demolition of the historic buildings, w/o input of the General Services Administration.
WH is independently soliciting bids to recommend demolition of the historic buildings, w/o input of the General Services Administration.
December 9, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Trump is considering demolishing 4 historic Washington buildings, incl those that housed the Dep of Housing and VOA, per former gov official
WH is independently soliciting bids to recommend demolition of the historic buildings, w/o input of the General Services Administration.
WH is independently soliciting bids to recommend demolition of the historic buildings, w/o input of the General Services Administration.
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File under: No shit. We pay for food once to the store, again for Trump's tariffs, now again for Trump's taxes to pay the farmers for his tariffs. It's Stupid's Economy.
Trump Insists Tariffs Will Buoy the Economy. For Now, He’s on Damage Control. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/u...
Trump Insists Tariffs Will Buoy the Economy. For Now, He’s on Damage Control. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/u...
Trump Insists Tariffs Will Buoy the Economy. For Now, He’s on Damage Control.
www.nytimes.com
December 9, 2025 at 3:05 AM
File under: No shit. We pay for food once to the store, again for Trump's tariffs, now again for Trump's taxes to pay the farmers for his tariffs. It's Stupid's Economy.
Trump Insists Tariffs Will Buoy the Economy. For Now, He’s on Damage Control. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/u...
Trump Insists Tariffs Will Buoy the Economy. For Now, He’s on Damage Control. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/u...
Imagine a nation where parents must protect the schools for their young children from armed government paramilitaries.
♥️ “ICE looked at that school, saw a community standing up for families, and decided it wasn’t worth it.”
December 9, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Imagine a nation where parents must protect the schools for their young children from armed government paramilitaries.
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It’s time to stop saying that we need to understand these people. We do understand them.
We understand that they have dug in their heels so deeply, they will not be moved by anything: not facts or data or truth or their own eyes.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/we-cant-ch...
We understand that they have dug in their heels so deeply, they will not be moved by anything: not facts or data or truth or their own eyes.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/we-cant-ch...
We Can't Change These Hateful People, America. We Have to Outnumber Them.
There’s an old saying: “When the horse is dead… dismount.”
johnpavlovitz.substack.com
December 9, 2025 at 1:25 AM
It’s time to stop saying that we need to understand these people. We do understand them.
We understand that they have dug in their heels so deeply, they will not be moved by anything: not facts or data or truth or their own eyes.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/we-cant-ch...
We understand that they have dug in their heels so deeply, they will not be moved by anything: not facts or data or truth or their own eyes.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/we-cant-ch...
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It’s also difficult — I wouldn’t say impossible — to have this discussion if people don’t understand that “U.S. hegemony“ was actually an informal confederation centered on the G7, the US-Japanese alliance, and NATO.
👇🎯 It is all but impossible to have sensible discussions about 🇺🇸 power & hegemony, whether we’re talking here about military things or elsewhere about money/finance, because any change in the world as it was c.1991-2001, no matter how incremental, instantly is treated as the End Of All Things.
This is a wild framing.
The US can dominate everywhere in the world except 7000 miles away at an island 100 miles off another superpower’s coast.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
The US can dominate everywhere in the world except 7000 miles away at an island 100 miles off another superpower’s coast.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
December 9, 2025 at 2:55 AM
It’s also difficult — I wouldn’t say impossible — to have this discussion if people don’t understand that “U.S. hegemony“ was actually an informal confederation centered on the G7, the US-Japanese alliance, and NATO.
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if I see another academic describe LLMs - a tech owned by a small elite of white billionaires, built from extracting data from humans and minerals from the earth, and refined by the labor of underpaid workers in the global south - as an ‘important tool for decolonization’ I may simply just explode
December 9, 2025 at 2:32 AM
if I see another academic describe LLMs - a tech owned by a small elite of white billionaires, built from extracting data from humans and minerals from the earth, and refined by the labor of underpaid workers in the global south - as an ‘important tool for decolonization’ I may simply just explode