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The New York Times@nytimes.com

In Opinion If A.I. “could destroy human life on earth, why continue to build it? Often the answer is that since its development is inevitable, responsible actors need to get there first,” Michelle Goldberg writes. But that explanation “doesn’t account for tech leaders’ messianic dreams.”

nyti.msOpinion | Why Tech Oligarchs Are Willing to Risk ApocalypseSilicon Valley’s strange new theology.

bigbaddaddy.bsky.social@bigbaddaddy.bsky.social

The public was warned. Several of his business ventures went bankrupt. He inherited his initial wealth. He is facing over 300 lawsuits. The east wing was supposed to be paid for by donors. Talk about a scam artist.

Peter Sagal@petersagal.bsky.social

Was lucky enough to meet Rep Frank a few times. Irascible, honest, and brave in a dozen ways. Did not suffer fools gladly, and I on occasion was that fool. RIP.

Neel Kumar@neelkumar3050.bsky.social

This is utterly batshit crazy. FFS it's way past the time of some 25th amendment. He belongs in some mental institution babbling away every day. Absolutely he is projecting. His every accusation is a confession. Thank you for your attention to this matter, LOL!!

Greg Morosoff@gregmorosoff.bsky.social

Just to clarify. I loathed him, before I even knew what party he might have affiliated with. He was, to me, way back in the 80s, the epitome of what used to be called 'The Ugly American'. I loathe him even more now. I just want him gone. Fuck trump 8647 #TheAlliedForces

MeidasTouch@meidastouch.com

Rep. Jamie Raskin has proposed a special fund for officers injured and traumatized on January 6. More than 150 officers were wounded defending the Capitol. Democrats say if taxpayer money can go to January 6 settlements, it should also support the officers who protected democracy.

We Are CASA@wearecasa.bsky.social

Kilmar Abrego Garcia is once again able to walk out of court and return to his family. Federal Judge Xinis’ protections remain in place for Kilmar. This victory is thanks to the power of community organizing and all of you who have stood up for justice. #Fight4Kilmar

MeidasTouch@meidastouch.com

The first honest thing he’s said

🏃‍♂️The Runner🏃‍♂️@therunnner.bsky.social

Priorities dontcha know

MeidasTouch@meidastouch.com

Epstein/Maxwell survivor Annie Farmer says survivors were "shocked" by Melania Trump's bizarre press conference denying any ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

George Takei@georgetakei.bsky.social

Putin’s war must end with Ukraine fully integrated into NATO and the E.U.

MeidasTouch@meidastouch.com

Buckle up, folks. This likely means they expect prices to get much worse. Also: it would add an estimated $2.5 billion to the national debt every month.

Texas Paul@realtexaspaul.com

Trump & RFK, Jr. push insane low teen fertility rate myth to distract from Trump Regime failures.

MeidasTouch@meidastouch.com

RFK JR on Hantavirus: We have it under control. We’re not worried about it.

George Takei@georgetakei.bsky.social

I'm old enough to remember Jim Crow America. And we should never go back to that. Instead we must rise up to prevent it from regaining its evil hold.

MeidasTouch@meidastouch.com

Well this aged terribly

MeidasTouch@meidastouch.com

Out like a light

Texas Paul@realtexaspaul.com

There was no ceasefire in Iran. There are no talks. It's all made up fantasy by Trump.

Guardian US@us.theguardian.com

The US government has targeted thousands of parents for deportation since Donald Trump took office in January 2025. A Guardian analysis of government records has found that, during the first seven months of his presidency, the administration arrested the parents of at least 27,000 children. 🧵

MeidasTouch@meidastouch.com

The White House ballroom lawsuit just escalated. The preservation group suing Trump says DOJ made multiple “false statements” in court and delivered this brutal line: “All of this may be standard fare for a social media post. But in a federal court filing, it is neither appropriate nor permitted.”

Shimanti@humanconsequences.com

As usual, no mention of Epstein in the mainstream media today.

wizard prang@wzrdprang.bsky.social

Yes. Right-wingers view democracy as their enemy.

Dawn@dawnyriver.bsky.social

Now the court OVERRULES Virginia voters????? What the fuck? Are you seeing it yet?

Dr. Michael MacKay@michaelmackay.bsky.social

On the night of May 7-8, Ukrainian defenders struck and damaged the Yaroslavl oil refinery on the territory of the russian fascist invaders. "The plant's products include gasoline, diesel fuel, and jet fuel, which are critically important for the logistics of the enemy army."

MeidasTouch@meidastouch.com

Trump’s recent appearances continue to raise serious questions. Difficulty walking in a straight line. Visible hand discoloration. Erratic speech. Missed basic putts despite spending all that time on the golf course. The pattern is getting harder to ignore.

The New York Times@nytimes.com

The FCC has been quietly investigating “The View” for months. The show’s network, ABC, has accused the government of violating its free speech rights. The clash could lead to a high-stakes legal battle over free expression. nyti.ms/49mhe46

not my monkey's paw, not my serkis...@notmymonkeymon.bsky.social

It's a warcrime to use against people of another nation but just fine for 'crowd control' of your own. 🙄 welcome to fascism.

Lisa Song@lisalsong.bsky.social

11/ Read our story at www.propublica.org/article/kids... Reported with @mayatmiller.bsky.social @melissa-sanchez.bsky.social @mariamelba.bsky.social

propublica.orgKids Are Being Harmed by Tear Gas, Pepper Spray Under Trump. There Could Be Long-Term Consequences.In several cities, judges have chastised federal immigration officers, saying they used excessive force. One former DHS leader called ProPublica’s findings a “bright red flag.”

Lisa Song@lisalsong.bsky.social

10/ A DHS rep said the officers were justified in using these weapons in many of the cases where children were harmed, but the agency did not address how the weapons affected bystanders, including kids. “DHS does NOT target children,” the agency said in a statement.

Lisa Song@lisalsong.bsky.social

9/ Judges have said ICE and CBP officers used excessive force and ordered agents to limit the use of these weapons. But they had no power to curb the practice nationwide, and kids in other communities continued to get hurt. (Appellate courts later overturned these decisions.)

Lisa Song@lisalsong.bsky.social

8/ Another mom in Portland told ProPublica that her 3-year-old daughter screamed and cried one night as tear gas drifted in, holding her face as it burned her eyes. The mom started taking her into the bathroom to hide from the gas.

Lisa Song@lisalsong.bsky.social

7/ Two girls, ages 6 and 10, started wearing surgical masks indoors last fall after tear gas seeped into their home. Their mother said the younger girl has gone to urgent care repeatedly for her throat. “It gets to the point she can’t breathe.”

Lisa Song@lisalsong.bsky.social

6/ These weapons are especially toxic to children, who breathe more rapidly than adults, pulling in more contaminated air relative to their body weight. There are no studies of long-term effects on kids, but studies on adults show lingering eye issues and respiratory illnesses.

Lisa Song@lisalsong.bsky.social

5/ Such scenes of billowing gas and tear-stained faces have prompted some historians to liken the scope and intensity of the agents’ deployment of chemical munitions to brutal crackdowns by Southern law enforcement during the Civil Rights Movement.