Clark

Clark

@clarkc.bsky.social

Dad. Sailboats, books, love L.A. Commercial Lead @ Foxy.io

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The Guardian
@theguardian.com

‘Pure arrogance’: anger in Finland as Google illegally fells 250,000 trees for datacentre

theguardian.com‘Pure arrogance’: anger in Finland as Google illegally fells 250,000 trees for datacentreCompany ordered to stop work at two sites in country, which has found itself at forefront of tech firms’ latest push Behind a wire fence lies a vast gaping wound of earth. Before Google’s arrival a few months ago, an estimated quarter of a million trees occupied the 330 hectares (815 acres) of forest near the town of Muhos in rural northern Finland. Now they are all gone. After the tech company illegally stripped the entire area to build a datacentre – taking even the top soil with it – all that remains is a vast expanse of mud indented with the trail marks of machinery, puddles and mounds of earth, roots and branches. Residents say that brown water flowing off the site is going into a stream that feeds the Oulujoki River. Continue reading...

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The Hollywood Reporter
@thr.com

TikTok “Permanently Suspends” the ‘Musk’ Film Account, Raising Suppression Fears (Exclusive)

bit.lyTikTok “Permanently Suspends” the ‘Musk’ Film Account, Raising Suppression Fears (Exclusive)TikTok has banned the entire Musk film account, citing political content that violates its policies. The move, which comes just as the Alex Gibney’s investigation into Elon Musk expands to more than 470 screens across North America, raises concerns about Big Tech suppression that the very film seeks to expose.Distributor Bleecker Street was informed Friday afternoon a “permanent suspension” was coming. The entire page disappeared from TikTok’s platform shortly after. The film company had been planning to spend ad money to boost certain posts; that will no longer happen.

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On the Media
@onthemedia.bsky.social

“This program is something that needs so much more attention, because in ICE's words, it is a force multiplier for the agency.” @us.theguardian.com reporter José Olivares sheds light on the 287(g) program, which allows DHS to deputize local law enforcement to carry out immigration work.

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Governor Gavin Newsom
@governor.ca.gov

This is a sad, desperate attempt by Trump to use his politicized Justice Department to try to suppress California voters just three weeks before Election Day. Courts have made clear the federal government has no role in running state elections.

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FRANCE 24 English
@en.france24.com

🇺🇦Some Starlink internet terminals in Ukraine appeared to be restricted overnight, disrupting Kyiv's military missions. Watch the video for more 👇

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ProPublica
@propublica.org

We scoured social media, court records and local stories for instances of immigration agents holding citizens against their will. The administration doesn’t track these cases. So we have. We’re sharing our database with you.

projects.propublica.orgMore Than 500 U.S. Citizens Have Been Detained, Including Handcuffed or Held at Gunpoint, in Trump’s Immigration Crackdown — ProPublicaThe government doesn’t track how often immigration officers detain U.S. citizens. So ProPublica did. We’ve found more than 500 Americans who were held against their will during this Trump administrati...
Clark
@clarkc.bsky.social

Thank you to all the #JPL folks for opening their doors again. Very cool to get to see this historic campus and all the amazing work! #space #pasadena

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Andrew Couts
@couts.bsky.social

NEW: We made a continuously updating tracker to help everyone make sense of Elon Musk’s America PAC spending on the midterms. Tool built by @dell.bsky.social, @dmehro.bsky.social, & @regret.bsky.social; reporting by @hugolowell.bsky.social www.wired.com/story/elon-m...

wired.comElon Musk’s America PAC Is Spending Big on the Midterms. We’re Tracking It DailyTo follow Elon Musk’s America PAC money, WIRED created a live-updating tracker that highlights the trillionaire’s overall influence on November’s elections.

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FLAVOR FLAV ⏰
@flavorflav.bsky.social

9/11 was one of the worst days on American soil in history,,, we just honored its 25th anniversary. This “patriot” is encouraging something worse by 957,671%. A million times worse,,, actually.

MeidasTouch@meidastouch.com

At a Nebraska rally, Trump called higher prices a “small price to pay” before suggesting allowing Iran to "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego

meidasnews.comTrump Says to Let Iran ‘Take Out’ Los Angeles, San Diego in Nebraska SpeechAt a Nebraska rally, Trump called higher prices a “small price to pay” before suggesting allowing Iran to "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego
Clark
@clarkc.bsky.social

Incredible story from yesterdays China GT race. Heroic Loek Hartog rescued fellow driver Ollie Millroy #chinagt #f1 #loekhartog 1/5

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@clarkc.bsky.social

driver update: "I am still alive tonight, entirely thanks to one man...One day I will tell our three kids this story and Loek will be the biggest superhero in history in their eyes too..." 4/5

Clark
@clarkc.bsky.social

fallout: many concerns being raised about the safety competence at the track and for the China GT series. Track marshals nearby did not take action, the person the Loek got the extinguisher from handed it off then bolted to safety, the ambulance took 15mins to arrive. /end

Clark
@clarkc.bsky.social

Incredible story from yesterdays China GT race. Heroic Loek Hartog rescued fellow driver Ollie Millroy #chinagt #f1 #loekhartog 1/5

Clark
@clarkc.bsky.social

on one hand, a person rooting out fraud to the tune of millions - on the other, multiple city officials refusing to explain why he was removed from the audit role…🤔

LAist@laist.com

Justin Szlasa has pushed for stronger auditing, transparency and oversight of the troubled agency. Last week, an appointee of L.A. Mayor Karen Bass succeeded in removing him as LAHSA’s audit chair, without explanation. 🔗 Full story: vist.ly/5hchp ✍️ Nick Gerda 📸 Nick Gerda/LAist

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NPR
@npr.org

After the Census Bureau issued a report tied to a Trump-aligned think tank, the bureau's parent agency cut language banning political interference from its scientific integrity policy, NPR learned. n.pr/4i6dLMj

n.prTrump officials cut political interference ban after unusual Census Bureau reportAfter the Census Bureau issued a report tied to a Trump-aligned think tank, the bureau's parent agency cut language banning political interference from its scientific integrity policy, NPR learned.
Clark
@clarkc.bsky.social

RIP Big Pussy

The Guardian@theguardian.com

Sopranos actor Vincent Pastore, known for playing mobsters and tough guys, dies aged 80

theguardian.comSopranos actor Vincent Pastore, known for playing mobsters and tough guys, dies aged 80Veteran actor best-known for playing Salvatore ‘Big Pussy’ Bonpensiero, friend of Tony Soprano who becomes FBI informant Vincent Pastore, a veteran actor who played mobsters and tough guys, and was best-known for playing Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on The Sopranos, has died. He was 80. Bob McGowan, who had managed Pastore since his run on The Sopranos, told the Associated Press that he learned of his death Saturday from another client and actor on the show, Vincent Curatola. Continue reading...
Clark
@clarkc.bsky.social

having a boring Thursday and need a reason to scream holy fucking shit!?!?👇listen👇

On the Media@onthemedia.bsky.social

New midweek podcast is live! A conversation with @jonswaine.bsky.social about his remarkable investigation into Tulsi Gabbard and the man who helped shape her political career:

wnycstudios.orgTulsi Gabbard's Guru | On the Media | WNYC StudiosAs Director of National Intelligence, Gabbard presided over the nation’s top intelligence agencies, including the CIA, the NSA, and the intelligence branch of the FBI. Her tenure was ...

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Common Dreams
@commondreams.org

‘Elon Musk Should Have to Pay For This’: Trump Admin Says It Needs $1 Billion to Combat Screwworm "DOGE 'saved' $15 million by cutting a program [to stop] screwworm. Now, there’s an outbreak... and the administration is spending $1 billion."

commondreams.orglon Musk Should Have to Pay For This': Trump Admin Says They'll Need $1 Billion to Combat Screwworm​"Trump and Musk’s DOGE 'saved' $15 million by cutting a program dedicated to preventing the spread of screwworm," said Rep. Pramila Jayapal. "Now, there’s an outbreak infecting our beef and the administration is spending $1 billion."

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Common Dreams
@commondreams.org

"While Susan Collins’ campaign is backed by billionaire donors, our campaign is built on a movement funded by the people, with an average donation of $26," said Graham Platner's campaign manager.

commondreams.org'This Is Oligarchy': Nearly 100 Billionaires Are Funding Susan Collins' Reelection Bid"While Susan Collins’ campaign is backed by billionaire donors, our campaign is built on a movement funded by the people, with an average donation of $26," said Graham Platner's campaign manager.
Clark
@clarkc.bsky.social

I can go outside again. They gave him sleepy meds and he’s going to wake up somewhere more appropriate than the middle of #pasadena

Clark
@clarkc.bsky.social

LEO XIV gets it "To disarm does not mean rejecting technology, but preventing it from dominating humanity. It means freeing technology from monopolistic control and opening it to discussion and debate...restoring it to the plurality of human cultures and ways of life" www.vatican.va/content/leo-...

vatican.vaEncyclical Letter of His Holiness Leo XIV Magnifica Humanitas (15 May 2026)ENCYCLICAL LETTER MAGNIFICA HUMANITAS OF HIS HOLINESS POPE LEO XIV ON SAFEGUARDING THE HUMAN PERSON IN THE TIME OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE [ Multimedia ] ___________________________
Clark
@clarkc.bsky.social

Luna Rossa chicks & kids boat sailing hard in Sardinia. 2 wins & a 2nd to hold the lead. Great racing! Want to see them beat the kiwis tomorrow. #americascup

Clark
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so much “zomg Claude did something crazy” talk. No one read the article right? tldr; This saas app was surprised to learn that having your backups in a pile of newspaper, handing a genius toddler a lighter, and leaving the room was a bad idea.

@AuthorMsBev@authormsbev.bsky.social

And 9 seconds later … www.tomshardware.com/tech-industr...

tomshardware.comClaude-powered AI coding agent deletes entire company database in 9 seconds — backups zapped, after Cursor tool powered by Anthropic's Claude goes roguePocketOS founder blames ‘Cursor running Anthropic's flagship Claude Opus 4.6’ plus Railway’s infrastructure for data disaster.

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WIRED
@wired.com

John Solly, a software engineer and former DOGE member, is the DOGE operative reportedly accused in a whistleblower complaint of telling colleagues that he stored sensitive Social Security Administration data on a thumb drive and wanted to share the information with his new employer.

wired.comJohn Solly Is the DOGE Operative Accused of Planning to Take Social Security Data to His New JobA whistleblower complaint alleges John Solly claimed to have stored highly sensitive Social Security data on a thumb drive. Solly and Leidos, his current employer, strongly deny the allegations.
Clark
@clarkc.bsky.social

Found out at 9am about a conference in town. Flyers being made, logo being printed on t-shirt…my afternoon will be guerrilla marketing for my app. Feels like something I would’ve done 30yrs ago. LFG🚀👏