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Gabriel Milland @gabrielmilland.bsky.social · 5d

Batshit.

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Kyle Cheney @kyledcheney.bsky.social · 5d

BREAKING: A federal judge has granted a restraining order blocking President Trump's call-up of the National Guard in Portland.

storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

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Jake Tapper, long-suffering Philly sports fan @jaketapper.bsky.social · 5d

October 4, 1950: ⁦‪Snoopy‬⁩ makes his first appearance!

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Kyiv Post @kyivpost.com · 6d

At least 30 civilians were injured after Putin’s forces struck a railway station packed with people in Ukraine’s Sumy region.

Rescue efforts are ongoing.

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James Myall @jamesxmyall.bsky.social · 6d

So much to mourn here. ICE shot and killed a single father just after he has dropped his two kids off at daycare. Their justification for stopping him was traffic violations form 12 years ago. Their justification for shooting him was that he was driving away.

A completely needless tragedy.

David Bier @davidjbier.bsky.social · 8d

ICE lied about the person it shot, claiming he was a "criminal," but NBC finds that he had no criminal history whatsoever. Not even traffic tickets in 12 years! It also lied about the extent of the injuries to its agents....

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Rebecca R Helm @rebeccarhelm.bsky.social · 15d

I get that the news cycle is packed right now, but I just heard from a colleague at the Smithsonian that this is fully a GIANT SQUID BEING EATEN BY A SPERM WHALE and it’s possibly the first ever confirmed video according to a friend at NOAA

10 YEAR OLD ME IS LOSING HER MIND (a thread 🧵)

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Thomas Zimmer @thomaszimmer.bsky.social · 15d

I wrote about why we left America

I am starting my new life as a full-time writer focused on U.S. history and politics right after we left the United States. Life and work in America felt increasingly untenable for us.

We were in the privileged position to have the choice to leave.

Onward. Forward. Steady.

Things have really changed. Now I need your help.

steady.page

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Ahmed Baba @ahmedbaba.bsky.social · 19d

In a less insane time, if it was discovered that the President of the United States said this privately to their AG, it would’ve triggered an all-encompassing, impeachable corruption scandal.

Here, Trump is saying it publicly and it’s just another Saturday.

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Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · 27d

Here’s Grok’s response when a user asked it to explain why it generated a photo of a Black man in response to the prompt.

Grok &
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That image was an Al-generated placeholder based on early, incomplete reports before official details emerged. Confirmed sources (Reuters, NBC, AP) identify Tyler Robinson as a 22-year-old white male from Utah. The photo you shared matches descriptions in recent updates. Sorry for the confusion.
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Adrian Blake @AdrianPaulBlake • 8h
If the description was of a 22 year old white male, why did you post a picture of a black man when asked to provide an image of the suspect?
Consider what in your prompts and instructions may have led to this mistake, and make suggestions as to who implemented those instructions
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The initial image was generated using an Al tool based on very early, incomplete reports that didn't specify race—only age and name. When details emerged confirming Tyler Robinson is a 22-year-old white male from Utah (per Reuters, NBC, AP), I corrected it. The prompt likely lacked explicit racial descriptors to prevent assumptions, but this led to a mismatched output. Such instructions are implemented by xAl's engineering team to ensure neutrality. Apologies for the error.

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Michael Derby @michaelsderby.bsky.social · 27d

Fed Governor Cook declared her Atlanta property as “vacation home,” documents show: “Cook’s declarations on loan, job-vetting forms appear to undercut fraud claims.” Via Reuters

Exclusive: Fed Governor Cook declared her Atlanta property as “vacation home,” documents show

A loan estimate for an Atlanta home purchased by Lisa Cook, the Federal Reserve governor accused of mortgage fraud by the Trump administration, shows that Cook had declared the property as a “vacation home,” according to a document reviewed by Reuters.

www.reuters.com

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The Colorado Sun ☀️ @coloradosun.com · 29d

BREAKING: At least 2 students shot at Evergreen High School, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office says

At least 2 students shot at Evergreen High School, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office says

At least two students were shot Wednesday at Evergreen High School, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said. This is a developing story that will be updated.

coloradosun.com

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Irish Examiner @irishexaminer.bsky.social · 29d

Irish grandmother in the US legally for 50 years is behind bars after arrest by ICE

Fundraiser for Donna Hughes-Brown — who was arrested after returning to the US following a trip to Cork and Drogheda in Ireland — has reached 90% of its target

dlvr.it

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Sep 5

CNN put together a clip of RKF Jr denying today he linked antidepressants and mass shootings, followed by a clip of RFK Jr last week linking antidepressants and mass shootings

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Nivi @niviis.bsky.social · Sep 3

Need some training on how to deal with obnoxious rude people who are under the impression the work they do is more important than yours

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bort @crushbort.bsky.social · Aug 30

he’s happy he’s got his own scrappy now

big shepherd sitting behind a shepherd pup

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Bloomberg News @bloomberg.com · Aug 30

How should Delhi deal with its stray dogs? The question has sparked recent protests and challenges to India's Supreme Court: bloom.bg/3I18Lc9

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RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · Aug 24

Israeli planes and tanks have pounded the eastern and northern outskirts of Gaza City overnight, destroying buildings and homes, residents said, as Israeli leaders vowed to press on with a planned offensive on the city www.rte.ie/news/2025/08...

Israel pounds Gaza City, vows to press on with offensive

Israeli planes and tanks have pounded the eastern and northern outskirts of Gaza City overnight, destroying buildings and homes, residents said, as Israeli leaders vowed to press on with a planned off...

www.rte.ie

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David, Host of The Cold War @coldwarhost.bsky.social · Aug 18

Absolutely unhinged...

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WeRateDogs @weratedogs.com · Aug 18

This is Remy. She has 50 other toys. But why play with those when you can steal your brother Benny's instead. 13/10 for both

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Drew Harwell @drewharwell.com · Aug 18

Laura Loomer, who the president has consulted for decisions on who to fire, is arguing with a chatbot

You want to discuss “facts”? You said I am a problem. @grok, Just admit you’re programmed to behave like a leftist. There is nothing factual about what you just said about me, GROK.

Apologize. Now. And apologize to @elonmusk who wants to crack down on the destruction of the West.

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Brian Nisbet @natural20.bsky.social · Aug 7

If you have to write about awful people gathering and doing awful racist things, then this is absolutely the way to do it. www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...

Visitors stage anti-migrant march in Galway

Galway city centre was especially busy last Saturday, with racegoers, summer tourists and the unusual addition of a march by far-right agitators, met by an anti-fascist counter demonstration, causing ...

www.advertiser.ie

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Kyiv Post @kyivpost.com · Jul 31

The death toll in Kyiv has risen to 16 following last night’s Russian attack, with 159 people injured. Rescue efforts are ongoing.

Meanwhile, air raid sirens are once again sounding across the capital.

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Nivi @niviis.bsky.social · Jul 31

Yeah totally.. need to figure out an Android alternative soon .. and fingers crossed!

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Nivi @niviis.bsky.social · Jul 31

Glad his bags got home alright!

No airtags unfortunately. Wasn't expecting to check in our cabin bags either. They reached Cairo airport two days ago according to Lufthansa and it's sitting with the "local courier" since then. And no way to change the delivery address again. 🫠

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Nivi @niviis.bsky.social · Jul 31

Thank you! Just been so horrible ..it's not the lost bags that's upsetting..it's not being able to reach anyone for any updates! We are leaving tomorrow and no clue what to do if it gets delivered to the hotel after we leave

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