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“Meta projected 10% of its 2024 revenue would come from ads for scams and banned goods…the social media giant internally estimates that its platforms show users 15 billion scam ads a day”
www.reuters.com/investigatio...
www.reuters.com/investigatio...
Meta is earning a fortune on a deluge of fraudulent ads, documents show
Meta projected 10% of its 2024 revenue would come from ads for scams and banned goods, and it internally estimates that its platforms show users 15 billion scam ads a day, company documents show.
www.reuters.com
November 15, 2025 at 1:48 PM
“Meta projected 10% of its 2024 revenue would come from ads for scams and banned goods…the social media giant internally estimates that its platforms show users 15 billion scam ads a day”
www.reuters.com/investigatio...
www.reuters.com/investigatio...
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🚨BREAKING: The Missouri Senate gave final approval Friday in a 21-11 vote to a gerrymander designed to rig the 2026 election by creating an additional Republican seat in Congress, at the expense of Kansas City voters. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Missouri Sends GOP Gerrymander to Governor as Dems Continue Fight
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
September 12, 2025 at 9:09 PM
🚨BREAKING: The Missouri Senate gave final approval Friday in a 21-11 vote to a gerrymander designed to rig the 2026 election by creating an additional Republican seat in Congress, at the expense of Kansas City voters. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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The MSU Plant Resilience Institute is excited to launch an open rank tenure-track faculty search!
We're seeking creative, collaborative researchers to join the PRI faculty to investigate plant responses to environmental challenges. 🌱 Apply now: careers.msu.edu/jobs/assista... #PlantSciJobs
We're seeking creative, collaborative researchers to join the PRI faculty to investigate plant responses to environmental challenges. 🌱 Apply now: careers.msu.edu/jobs/assista... #PlantSciJobs
September 9, 2025 at 5:54 PM
The MSU Plant Resilience Institute is excited to launch an open rank tenure-track faculty search!
We're seeking creative, collaborative researchers to join the PRI faculty to investigate plant responses to environmental challenges. 🌱 Apply now: careers.msu.edu/jobs/assista... #PlantSciJobs
We're seeking creative, collaborative researchers to join the PRI faculty to investigate plant responses to environmental challenges. 🌱 Apply now: careers.msu.edu/jobs/assista... #PlantSciJobs
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Eastside Golf, an apparel brand founded by two HBCU alums, is disrupting a sport that traditionally prides itself on exclusivity by opening up the game to the masses.
A clothing brand takes a swing at diversifying the game of golf
Eastside Golf, an apparel brand founded by two HBCU alums, is disrupting a sport that traditionally prides itself on exclusivity by opening up the game to the masses.
nbcnews.to
September 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Eastside Golf, an apparel brand founded by two HBCU alums, is disrupting a sport that traditionally prides itself on exclusivity by opening up the game to the masses.
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"Growing numbers of people are suffering from “AI psychosis”, where they believe that chatbots have become sentient or have imbued them with superhuman powers, Microsoft’s head of artificial intelligence has warned."
www.thetimes.com/article/7e4c...
www.thetimes.com/article/7e4c...
Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman: Chatbots are causing psychosis
Reports of people believing an artificial companion has become sentient, or even given them superhuman powers, are becoming more common, the tech boss wrote
www.thetimes.com
August 22, 2025 at 12:42 PM
"Growing numbers of people are suffering from “AI psychosis”, where they believe that chatbots have become sentient or have imbued them with superhuman powers, Microsoft’s head of artificial intelligence has warned."
www.thetimes.com/article/7e4c...
www.thetimes.com/article/7e4c...
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“The reality is far more complex—and far less divisive. Studies have shown that #LongCOVID can affect anyone, regardless of age, #health status, or #vaccination history. It doesn’t lean left or right; it simply *is*.”: buff.ly/tUxbvpp
#ChronicFatigue #ChronicIllness
by @longcovidjourney.bsky.social
#ChronicFatigue #ChronicIllness
by @longcovidjourney.bsky.social
Long COVID Isn’t Left or Right: When Politics Hijacks a Health Crisis
Long COVID has become politicized, leading to a fragmented response to a significant health crisis affecting millions. It’s crucial to recognize that Long COVID transcends political beliefs a…
buff.ly
August 10, 2025 at 2:30 AM
“The reality is far more complex—and far less divisive. Studies have shown that #LongCOVID can affect anyone, regardless of age, #health status, or #vaccination history. It doesn’t lean left or right; it simply *is*.”: buff.ly/tUxbvpp
#ChronicFatigue #ChronicIllness
by @longcovidjourney.bsky.social
#ChronicFatigue #ChronicIllness
by @longcovidjourney.bsky.social
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"A Chronic Voice..includes insights on..being a #caregiver to some1 with a #ChronicIllness & even..returning to #school ..If yr looking for advice for almost any aspect of life with a #ChronicCondition, chances r that Sheryl has U covered.": buff.ly/64ruoli
via @bearable-jesse.bsky.social
#spoonie
via @bearable-jesse.bsky.social
#spoonie
The Best Chronic Illness Resources 2024 - Bearable
As someone with a chronic illness, I’ve spent years collecting blogs, influencers and communities. Here's my ultimate list of the best resources for spoonies.
buff.ly
August 11, 2025 at 1:30 AM
"A Chronic Voice..includes insights on..being a #caregiver to some1 with a #ChronicIllness & even..returning to #school ..If yr looking for advice for almost any aspect of life with a #ChronicCondition, chances r that Sheryl has U covered.": buff.ly/64ruoli
via @bearable-jesse.bsky.social
#spoonie
via @bearable-jesse.bsky.social
#spoonie
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“If you’ve connected your sense of #SelfWorth to what others think of you and your #achievements, then you’re setting #life to the hardest setting. You’ll be #trapped in a loop, whereby you’ll be constantly seeking external validation”: buff.ly/Pg6bslE
by UnwantedLife
#productivity
by UnwantedLife
#productivity
Productivity Guilt And Anxiety: Life On The Hamster Wheel - Unwanted Life
Productivity guilt and anxiety are common in our modern society, but that doesn't make it useful. In fact, it's harmful. Here's why
buff.ly
August 11, 2025 at 7:30 AM
“If you’ve connected your sense of #SelfWorth to what others think of you and your #achievements, then you’re setting #life to the hardest setting. You’ll be #trapped in a loop, whereby you’ll be constantly seeking external validation”: buff.ly/Pg6bslE
by UnwantedLife
#productivity
by UnwantedLife
#productivity
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Justin Timberlake, who just wrapped his world tour, reveals he has been battling Lyme disease.
Justin Timberlake reveals 'relentlessly debilitating' Lyme disease diagnosis
The pop singer said he decided to share his diagnosis “to shed some light on what I’ve been up against behind the scenes.”
nbcnews.to
July 31, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Justin Timberlake, who just wrapped his world tour, reveals he has been battling Lyme disease.
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Tarpon ✅
Jacks ✅
Grunts ✅
Parrotfish ✅
Sergeant majors ✅
Top to bottom, the whole food chain out here flexing in Coral City #tarpon #jacks #grunts #parrotfish #sergeantmajor #parrotfishjungle #parrotfishcapitaloftheworld #foodchain #trophiclevels #coralcitycamera #miami #portmiami #coralcity
Jacks ✅
Grunts ✅
Parrotfish ✅
Sergeant majors ✅
Top to bottom, the whole food chain out here flexing in Coral City #tarpon #jacks #grunts #parrotfish #sergeantmajor #parrotfishjungle #parrotfishcapitaloftheworld #foodchain #trophiclevels #coralcitycamera #miami #portmiami #coralcity
July 10, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Tarpon ✅
Jacks ✅
Grunts ✅
Parrotfish ✅
Sergeant majors ✅
Top to bottom, the whole food chain out here flexing in Coral City #tarpon #jacks #grunts #parrotfish #sergeantmajor #parrotfishjungle #parrotfishcapitaloftheworld #foodchain #trophiclevels #coralcitycamera #miami #portmiami #coralcity
Jacks ✅
Grunts ✅
Parrotfish ✅
Sergeant majors ✅
Top to bottom, the whole food chain out here flexing in Coral City #tarpon #jacks #grunts #parrotfish #sergeantmajor #parrotfishjungle #parrotfishcapitaloftheworld #foodchain #trophiclevels #coralcitycamera #miami #portmiami #coralcity
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Global Economic Policy Uncertainty Index: Current Price Adjusted GDP (GEPUCURRENT)
fred.stlouisfed.org/series/GEPUC...
for Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, France, Germany, Greece, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, Russia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden,UK, and USA
fred.stlouisfed.org/series/GEPUC...
for Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, France, Germany, Greece, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, Russia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden,UK, and USA
Global Economic Policy Uncertainty Index: Current Price Adjusted GDP
Global Economic Policy Uncertainty Index: Current Price Adjusted GDP
fred.stlouisfed.org
March 9, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Global Economic Policy Uncertainty Index: Current Price Adjusted GDP (GEPUCURRENT)
fred.stlouisfed.org/series/GEPUC...
for Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, France, Germany, Greece, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, Russia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden,UK, and USA
fred.stlouisfed.org/series/GEPUC...
for Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, France, Germany, Greece, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, Russia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden,UK, and USA
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The flu epidemic in CA is killing more people than Covid.
Wear a mask and stay out of crowded areas.
www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
Wear a mask and stay out of crowded areas.
www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
More people are dying of flu in California than Covid
Flu across the U.S. is at moderate to very high levels this year
www.independent.co.uk
February 24, 2025 at 3:30 AM
The flu epidemic in CA is killing more people than Covid.
Wear a mask and stay out of crowded areas.
www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
Wear a mask and stay out of crowded areas.
www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
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“The findings are concerning, and show: 51% of all #AI answers to questions about the #news were judged to have significant issues of some form”: https://buff.ly/439LPQi #ArtificialIntelligence #research #misinformation
Groundbreaking BBC research shows issues with over half the answers from Artificial Intelligence (AI) assistants
Conducted over a month, the study saw the BBC test four prominent, publicly available AI assistants
buff.ly
February 23, 2025 at 2:30 AM
“The findings are concerning, and show: 51% of all #AI answers to questions about the #news were judged to have significant issues of some form”: https://buff.ly/439LPQi #ArtificialIntelligence #research #misinformation
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Here’s your deep breath. Everything will be ok
February 21, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Here’s your deep breath. Everything will be ok
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A BBC study just found that generative AI can't even generate news story synopses with any consistent accuracy, and here we are happily pretending it's a symmetrical replacement for education and experience
February 17, 2025 at 10:34 PM
A BBC study just found that generative AI can't even generate news story synopses with any consistent accuracy, and here we are happily pretending it's a symmetrical replacement for education and experience
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The Pentagon will fire 5,400 civilian workers next week.
February 21, 2025 at 11:33 PM
The Pentagon will fire 5,400 civilian workers next week.
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Still not understanding grown adults who attend social events when they're sick, or someone in their living space is. You do us immuno-compromised folx no good. NONE. I have to scrutinize my social interactions when I'm well because other people don't when they aren't. #chronicillness #disability
February 18, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Still not understanding grown adults who attend social events when they're sick, or someone in their living space is. You do us immuno-compromised folx no good. NONE. I have to scrutinize my social interactions when I'm well because other people don't when they aren't. #chronicillness #disability
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Hop into the#ChronicLoaf stream to watch the movie #Fences, starring Denzel Washington and Viola Davis, in the #ChronicLoaf stream
Hyperbeam.com/v/ChronicLoaf
#FilmDis #DisCo #neisvoid #ForTinu #MutualAidMovies
Hyperbeam.com/v/ChronicLoaf
#FilmDis #DisCo #neisvoid #ForTinu #MutualAidMovies
February 6, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Hop into the#ChronicLoaf stream to watch the movie #Fences, starring Denzel Washington and Viola Davis, in the #ChronicLoaf stream
Hyperbeam.com/v/ChronicLoaf
#FilmDis #DisCo #neisvoid #ForTinu #MutualAidMovies
Hyperbeam.com/v/ChronicLoaf
#FilmDis #DisCo #neisvoid #ForTinu #MutualAidMovies
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You can always find light both inside and outside the storm.
February 2, 2025 at 5:39 PM
You can always find light both inside and outside the storm.