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Erin Blasko @erinblasko.bsky.social · 13h

Asking for permission from vehicle owners will kill the car theft industry

The Verge @theverge.com · 13h

From May 2025: Meta’s former head of global affairs said asking for permission from rights owners to train models would “basically kill the AI industry in this country overnight.”

Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would ‘kill’ the AI industry

Paul McCartne, Elton John and others signed an open letter.

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Erin Blasko @erinblasko.bsky.social · 1d

Happens all the time

The New York Times @nytimes.com · 1d

From @theathletic.com: Jerry Jones was caught flashing his middle finger to the crowd during Sunday’s game against the Jets, but the Cowboys owner said he actually meant to signal a thumbs-up.

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says middle finger was accidental: ‘The intention was thumbs-up’

Jones said his middle finger gesture was “unfortunate" and not intended during the Cowboys' win against the Jets.

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Margaret Fosmoe @mfosmoe.bsky.social · 1d

Chicago-based Ratboys is the most prominent rock band to come out of Notre Dame in more than 20 years.

By Mike Jordan Laskey ’08, ’10M.A.:

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Ratboys, Plural | Notre Dame Magazine | University of Notre Dame

The evolving indie band that began at Notre Dame keeps its ‘variety show’ on the road.

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Erin Blasko @erinblasko.bsky.social · 1d

With a $55 million gift from Francis and Kathleen Rooney, the Rooney Democracy Institute will advance Notre Dame’s role as a national and global leader in democracy scholarship and as a convener of bipartisan conversations about the future of democracy.
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Francis and Kathleen Rooney make transformative gift for Notre Dame institute focused on democracy research and education

Francis and Kathleen Rooney of Washington, D.C., and Naples, Florida, have made a gift to the University of Notre Dame to endow an institute in the Coll...

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University of Notre Dame @notredame.bsky.social · 2d

From foreign policy to the economy to global security, the US and global community are facing complex challenges.

Join us for a fireside chat on how the US can address these challenges, foster hope and build trusting relationships in a fractured world: https://go.nd.edu/3b59d9

Promotional banner for the 'Cultivating Hope' forum on October 10, 4:00 PM at 215/216 McKenna Hall, featuring Gen. Martin Dempsey and Rev. Robert A. Dowd. The image includes a graphic of two hands holding soil with a small green plant sprouting. Text emphasizes the theme 'Hope, Stability, and the Role of the United States.' Note on the banner states large bags and backpacks will not be permitted.

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Erin Blasko @erinblasko.bsky.social · 2d

With support from Anthem, Notre Dame researcher Joyce Adams is partnering w/ Beacon Health System to pilot a postpartum care model in the South Bend-Elkhart region, offering care, education and support for women from delivery to one year post-birth.
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Eck Institute investigator to strengthen postpartum care for Indiana mothers

Yenupini Joyce Adams, associate professor of the practice and maternal health lead for the Eck Institute for Global Health at the University of Notre Da...

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Margaret Fosmoe @mfosmoe.bsky.social · 2d

“Notre Dame plays a significant role in this extraordinary chapter in our history. It's one of the good guys."

--Timothy Egan, author of "A Fever in the Heartland," about the rise of the Ku Klux Klan in Indiana in the 1920s

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History Lessons | Notre Dame Magazine | University of Notre Dame

Author details 1920s rise of the Ku Klux Klan and the clash with Notre Dame students.

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Erin Blasko @erinblasko.bsky.social · 5d

Who?

Awful Announcing @awfulannouncing.bsky.social · 5d

Kelly Stafford announces she’s taking break from her podcast for mental health reasons

Kelly Stafford, the wife of Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, announced that she is stepping back from The Morning After podcast to prioritize her mental health and explore the show’s direction. During Thursday’s episode of the podcast, Stafford appeared with executive producer Kyra Stevens, instead of co-host Hank Winchester, and announced that she would be taking Read more... The post Kelly Stafford announces she’s taking break from her podcast for mental health reasons appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Margaret Fosmoe @mfosmoe.bsky.social · 6d

Did you know Notre Dame has more than 110 pianos on campus?
Meet Norman Vesprini, the university's full-time piano technician.

Piano Man,
by John Nagy ’00M.A.:

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Having coffee with . . . Norman Vesprini | Notre Dame Magazine | University of Notre Dame

Sing us a song . . .

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Erin Blasko @erinblasko.bsky.social · 7d

Last fall, hundreds gathered along Harrison Avenue in South Bend to participate in a Habitat build for Notre Dame President Rev. Robert A. Dowd’s inauguration. One year later, Inauguration Build 2024 is complete, offering shelter and so much more to five local families. bit.ly/475z2zF

One year later, Inauguration Build a ‘dream come true’ for Habitat families

One year later, work on Inauguration Build 2024 is complete, offering shelter and so much more to five local families.

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Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · 7d

We are thrilled to announce that our NEW Large Language Model will be released on 11.18.25.

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Erin Blasko @erinblasko.bsky.social · 8d

Counterpoint: Yes, he can

Awful Announcing @awfulannouncing.bsky.social · 8d

Paul Azinger: Rory McIlroy can’t demand decorum while cursing at fans

Paul Azinger loves Rory McIlroy. He made that clear multiple times during his appearance on Golf Superbar with Colt Knost and Drew Stolz. But loving someone doesn’t mean you can’t call out the contradiction when you see it. “Now, I want to take a shot at Rory, who I love,” Azinger said. “Rory probably turned Read more... The post Paul Azinger: Rory McIlroy can’t demand decorum while cursing at fans appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Erin Blasko @erinblasko.bsky.social · 8d

Isn't this the same as the rendering for the lakefront stadium?

Chicago Sun-Times @chicago.suntimes.com · 8d

The Bears's Arlington Heights stadium renderings show a fixed-roof dome with about 60,000 seats. The stadium is designed by David Manica, the same architect who built Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, where the Bears beat the Raiders on Sunday.

Bears release Arlington Heights stadium renderings, economic impact report

The plan for the fixed-roof dome with about 60,000 seats is designed by David Manica, the same architect who built Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, where the Bears beat the Raiders on Sunday.

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Erin Blasko @erinblasko.bsky.social · 11d

So much of the moral rot in this country can be traced to greed and cynicism. Good for Shane Gillis and @marcmaron.bsky.social for calling it out.
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Marc Maron and Shane Gillis Slam Riyadh Comedy Festival as Bill Burr, Kevin Hart, Pete Davidson Set to Perform in Saudi Arabia: ‘From the Folks That Brought You 9/11’

Marc Maron and Human Rights Watch slam Riyadh Comedy Festival as Bill Burr, Kevin Hart and more are set to perform in Saudi Arabia.

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Erin Blasko @erinblasko.bsky.social · 13d

The $150 million gift represents an unprecedented commitment in the 160-year history of American architectural education. In recognition of it, the school will be renamed the Matthew and Joyce Walsh School of Architecture at Notre Dame. news.nd.edu/news/matthew...

Notre Dame School of Architecture poised for global leadership through historic investment

The $150 million gift represents an unprecedented commitment in the 160-year history of American architectural education. In recognition of this landmar...

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Erin Blasko @erinblasko.bsky.social · 15d

Interesting

Awful Announcing @awfulannouncing.bsky.social · 15d

Big Ten reportedly shut down Netflix attempt to poach TV rights to Notre Dame-USC game

Despite the big conferences stocking up on top teams in recent years, some of the biggest games in college football still come between historic rivals outside of the current conference system. That is why, according to a new report, Netflix recently set its sights on the annual Notre Dame-USC game in an effort to get Read more... The post Big Ten reportedly shut down Netflix attempt to poach TV rights to Notre Dame-USC game appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Erin Blasko @erinblasko.bsky.social · 15d

Can we stop messing around and just bring back peanut butter Twix?

Erin Blasko @erinblasko.bsky.social · 16d

"This is a real-world demonstration of the service recovery paradox, where effective handling of a failure can make customers more loyal than if no problem had occurred.” news.nd.edu/news/banks-t...

Banks that identify fraudsters increase loyalty, retain more defrauded customers than others who never were compromised

  In a new research study, Vamsi Kanuri, the Viola D. Hank Associate Professor of Marketing at the University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College...

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Erin Blasko @erinblasko.bsky.social · 23d

How's the metaverse going?

CNN @cnn.com · 23d

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has told analysts that people without smart glasses may one day be at a "significant cognitive disadvantage" compared to those who do use the tech: https://cnn.it/47L2Y5a

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Erin Blasko @erinblasko.bsky.social · 23d

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NPR @npr.org · 23d

The World Health Organization retired the name "monkeypox" in favor of mpox — since the virus is spread by rodents and small mammals and there's a stigma factor. Why has the U.S. revived "monkeypox"?

In 2022, the name 'monkeypox' was nixed. Now the U.S. is reviving it

The World Health Organization retired the name "monkeypox" in favor of mpox — since the virus is spread by rodents and small mammals and there's a stigma factor. Why has the U.S. revived "monkeypox"?

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Erin Blasko @erinblasko.bsky.social · 25d

Sartorial whiplash

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 25d

Skinny jeans are showing signs of a comeback. Please make it stop | Dave Schilling

No item of clothing seems to go through revisions more than jeans. And the denim discourse is insufferable

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Michael Divita @michaelpdivita.bsky.social · 28d

With students having returned to Notre Dame, the northern end of South Bend's Link Trail is currently seeing 700-1,000 trips daily on weekdays. Those trips are almost equally divided between people on foot and on bicycle.

A young bicyclist rides on the Link Trail at St. Vincent Street.

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Erin Blasko @erinblasko.bsky.social · 28d

That headline's missing some quote marks

Erin Blasko @erinblasko.bsky.social · 29d

What a beautiful love story

The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 29d

Breaking news: 40 years after they concealed Iran-Contra evidence together, Oliver North married his former secretary, Fawn Hall.

The quiet Virginia wedding marks a new chapter in one of the 1980s' biggest political scandals. https://wapo.st/46ceGTX

Erin Blasko @erinblasko.bsky.social · Sep 5

Govs. Michele Lujan Grisham (D-New Mexico) and Spencer Cox (R-Utah) will participate in a fireside chat on Sept. 19 at Notre Dame. The event, part of the University-wide Democracy Initiative, will focus on “western state pragmatism” as a model for overcoming polarization. news.nd.edu/news/notre-d...

Notre Dame Democracy Initiative hosts bipartisan conversation with Western state governors

Two Western state governors known to work across the aisle on policy issues such as water, housing and energy will visit the University of Notre Dame fo...

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