Sly Hulud

Honestly, Harry Kane deserved the Ballon D’Or just for carrying Spurs for so long. The Tim Duncan of Tottenham. #COYS

mississippifreepress.orgKohen Wiley Shooting ‘Was Justified,’ Mississippi AG SaysThe police shooting that killed 1-year-old Kohen Wiley as he sat in his mother’s lap in a Walmart parking lot in Senatobia, Miss., in June “was justified,” Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch’s…

“Neither woman has been charged with a crime, and officials have not released any evidence of shoplifting. Wiley and both women are Black; the officer identified as the subject of the investigation, Hunter Foster, is white.” #AllLivesMatter 🙄🙄🙄

Ashton Pittman@ashtonpittman.bsky.social

JUST IN: The police shooting that killed 1-year-old Kohen Wiley as he sat in his mother’s lap in a Walmart parking lot in Senatobia, Miss., in June “was justified,” Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch’s office said on Monday. Her office will not charge the white officer who shot the child.

Notable. #ThisIsAmerica

Pew Research Center@pewresearch.org

Trump’s approval rating has dropped in every religious group since the beginning of his second term. Today, White evangelical Protestants are the only religious group in which more people approve than disapprove of Trump’s job performance (58% vs. 40%).

“Sida Liu, a law professor at the University of Hong Kong who specializes in mainland law, said that it is misleading for Ms. Zacharia to describe herself as a former associate at Zhong Lun, because it implies that she was a licensed lawyer in China.”

The New York Times@nytimes.com

President Trump’s new press secretary, Katie Zacharia, describes herself as a lawyer, and the president called her “an attorney.” The New York Times was unable to find a law license for her. In an interview, she said the confusion is the result of a misunderstanding. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/14/u...

“Balon D’Gore” is just top shelf nomenclature. Well done. 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

D.J. Switzer@wrongsideofthepond.com

Nominating this top-class Beavercreek, Ohio, display I stumbled across this morning for the 2026 Ballon d'Gore – a prize I literally just made up – given to the best soccer-themed Halloween decoration of the season. Any other worthy nominees out there?

INTRIGUED.

Every Film Now@everyfilmnow.bsky.social

The first trailer for Greta Gerwig’s ‘NARNIA: THE MAGICIAN’S NEPHEW’ has been released. In theaters next February. #Narnia #GretaGerwig

trib.alMegyn Kelly attacks Cornell Jane Doe’s rape allegations – and targets her looks‘She’s probably thrilled to be so admired because she clearly didn’t grow up the incredibly beautiful one’

"Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt.” - Maurice Switzer

The Independent@the-independent.com

Megyn Kelly attacks Cornell Jane Doe’s rape allegations – and targets her looks

Shame on FIFA. Stupidity from the Congo Federation. Infantino has got to go.

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theatlantic.comA Reckoning in SpringfieldA truck driver out on his route confronts what the country has become.

One of the most frustrating things about life in the 🇺🇸 is how you try your best & more but you know they’ll never see us as equals. Never. The breadcrumbing it takes for even a fraction of them to consider it is…enraging. Meanwhile, we are driven to acts like this & communities are shattered.

Mr. Dan Zak@mrdanzak.com

A Haitian man legally immigrated to Ohio, then was given an ankle monitor bc Trump withdrew his status. He threw himself in front of truck. The trucker, who voted for Trump, is haunted. “Pierre was doing what he was supposed to do. We did not do right by him.” www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...

Lanterns, man. What a show. That’s how it’s done. 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

washingtonpost.com3 critically hurt in workplace shooting; suspect at large, Manassas police sayPolice think the suspect, an employee of the same company, has fled the D.C. area.

This happened 15 minutes from where I did most of hs. Incidentally, I also lived through the DC sniper events that unfolded in the DMV. The more things change… #ThisIsAmerica

The Washington Post@washingtonpost.com

Three employees were critically injured in a shooting at a United Rentals facility in Northern Virginia on Wednesday morning. Police said they were searching for another worker in connection with the incident.

Man, this reminds me of the dog of my youth, Fidele. Looks just like him. Miss you, buddy. 🥹

Digital Brain@yourdigitalbrain.bsky.social

Dad tosses his giggling son onto the bed, and the family German Shepherd refuses to be left out of the fun.

nytimes.comManchester City found guilty on almost all Premier League charges relating to financial breachesCity were charged by the Premier League in February 2023.

Infamy.

David Ornstein@david-ornstein.bsky.social

🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Manchester City found guilty on virtually all charges relating to breaches of Premier League financial regulations. #MCFC expected to appeal against verdict issued by independent commission. Sanctions undecided, process ongoing @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...

bit.lyICE is wasting tens of millions of dollars on 'uninformed' detention projects, report findsAn investigation has found that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other agencies have wasted tens of millions of dollars pursuing uninformed plans to increase detention capacity, and the total will likely rise due to ongoing mismanagement.

“Among the misspending was nearly $3 mil to erect tents @ Guantanamo Bay that were never used, $20 mil to maintain purchased warehouses that are now being sold without having housed a single detainee, & excessive rates paid to hold detainees at a deficient & now-shuttered FL lockup.” #ruledbyfools

The Associated Press@apnews.com

An investigation has found that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other agencies have wasted tens of millions of dollars pursuing uninformed plans to increase detention capacity, and the total will likely rise due to ongoing mismanagement.

kuow.orgNorthwest rail fans eager for Sept. 30 debut of Amtrak’s Airo fleetGet ready for that new train smell and more seats. But they won’t go faster or run more frequently on the Cascades route in Washington and Oregon.

22 Sept

I’ve become one of those people casually interested in infrastructure projects. If the Sim City-playing 11 year old I was could see me now…

KUOW Public Radio@kuow.org

Get ready for that new train smell and more seats. But they won’t go faster or run more frequently on the Cascades route in Washington and Oregon.

theguardian.comDemocrats to train tens of thousands to monitor polls amid election interference fears

14 Sept

“The president has personally made a series of interventions that have fanned fears that he could meddle in the upcoming elections, and even declare a national emergency in a bid to exert greater control over the process.” What a time to be alive. #ThisIsAmerica

Guardian US@us.theguardian.com

Project will prepare volunteers across US to monitor polls, encourage early voting and respond to disinformation

12 Sept

“Technically, Gandalf is one of the Maiar which are like archangels. They were created by Illuvatar but they’re just a level below the Ainur. Now let me tell about the different houses of the elves. See there’s Noldor, the Vanyar, and…”

CJ Fogler@cjzero.bsky.social

Need Serena's thoughts here

11 Sept

Powerful.

Every Film Now@everyfilmnow.bsky.social

2,977 drones recreate the Twin Towers to commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11. #TwinTowers #WTC

11 Sept

#bigfridayenergy

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washingtonpost.comTrump administration proposes changes to census that could exclude millionsIf adopted, the changes could exclude millions of residents from the decennial tally, reshaping congressional representation in the country.

9 Sept

“Administration officials also want to prohibit the Census Bureau from asking certain demographic questions, including about race, ethnicity or sexual orientation, claiming the survey “should be colorblind & should not be distorted in any way by questions about immaterial personal characteristics.”

The Washington Post@washingtonpost.com

Millions of residents could be excluded from the U.S. census, congressional representation could be reshaped and federal funds could be reallocated across states under changes proposed by the Trump administration. Here’s how:

washingtonpost.comTrump gave $45,000 cash gifts to Natalie Harp, two other close aidesFinancial disclosures show the sums were equivalent to nearly one-third of each of their salaries. Experts say the gifts are without precedent and may violate the law.

9 Sept

“Under the law, both the person who pays the supplemental income and the person who receives it are liable. The Trump Justice Department might decline to enforce the law, but the statute of limitations is five years. Trump’s term ends in a little over two years.” Relevant.

Kyle Griffin@kylegriffin1.bsky.social

FLAG WAPO: Trump gave $45,000 cash gifts to his executive assistant Natalie Harp and two of his other young, loyal White House employees, according to financial disclosures released by the administration.

1 Sept

Can’t stop laughing. 🤣

Disney Prime Video + ᵖᵃʳᵒᵈʸ@disneyprimevideo.bsky.social

The Matrix (1999)

nyti.msEverton reach Folarin Balogun agreement with MonacoPersonal terms for the 25-year-old are still in the process of being finalised.

31 Aug

“Everton haven’t had a double-digit goal scorer in the league since 2021-22. They haven’t had a 15-goal scorer since 2020-21. They have had one 20-goal scorer this century (Romelu Lukaku, 2016-17).” 😬😬😬

The New York Times@nytimes.com

From @theathleticfc.bsky.social: Everton have reached an agreement with Monaco to sign U.S. men’s national team striker Folarin Balogun. Balogun had an impressive World Cup, and a move to the Premier League will fuel his rising stardom.

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nyti.msMilo Yiannopoulos, a Right-Wing Provocateur, Is Arrested by ICEMr. Yiannopoulos, a prominent early supporter of President Trump, was detained at the New Orleans airport. The Trump administration publicized his arrest and shared a mug shot.

“Mr. Yiannopoulos himself had reveled in Mr. Trump’s mass deportations, calling for ICE checkpoints at supermarkets and gas stations and “total legal immunity for ICE agents when they’re on duty.”

The New York Times@nytimes.com

Breaking News: ICE arrested Milo Yiannopoulos, a right-wing agitator and early supporter of President Trump.

fda.govBaxter Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall for Two Lots of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection Due to Potential Presence of Particulate MatterFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – AUG. 25, 2026 – DEERFIELD, Ill., Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX) is voluntarily recalling two lots of 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection due to the potential presence of parti...

Knowledge is power. 😬

Kelly@broadwaybabyto.bsky.social

I really feel like it should be bigger news that fibreglass is in IV saline bags in the US. This isn’t a situation where you might get a little sick. Fibreglass going directly into your veins will kill you. IV saline is used for almost every medical procedure. This is unconscionable:

Makar/Maekar, you say… #kotsk

The Athletic@theathletic.com

The Colorado Avalanche have signed star defenseman Cale Makar to an eight-year, $163.2 million contract extension. The deal is the largest in NHL history, as is the $20.4 million average annual value. nyti.ms/4iy5Pn9

Incredible.

Tim Hirschel-Burns@timhirschelburns.bsky.social

Live report from the Minnesota State Fair, located in the heart of American democracy, where there’s an ICE Out adaptation of Picasso’s Guernica made entirely from crops

Relevant.

MeidasTouch@meidastouch.com

Dr. Vin Gupta, an actual health expert, just dismantled RFK Jr.’s entire health agenda piece by piece. Medicaid cuts. NIH trials canceled. Environmental protections gutted. "Lots of marketing, little substance" on food policy.

Maaaaaan, this takes me BACK. RIP to a legend. #PeterCullen

Douglas Reyes-CeroÑ@dreyesceron.bsky.social

Long live Peter Cullen and his amazing voice. I had just posted this video of the Big O trailer a couple of weeks ago. It’s Cullen’s voice that narrated so many iconic Toonami spots like this one

27 Aug

Good morning. 🥹

Wait That's Interesting@waitinteresting.bsky.social

The moment when rescued kitten gets cuddles for the first time

What a time to be alive.

Carl Quintanilla@carlquintanilla.bsky.social

🇨🇦

SÁVIO GOLAZO #COYS

MIKEY MOORE, TAKE A BOW. #COYS

cbsn.wsActor Tim Curry, known for "Rocky Horror Picture Show" and "It," dies at 80Tim Curry, the actor known for his iconic roles in films like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and "It," has died. He was 80.

Come on, man…

CBS News@cbsnews.com

BREAKING: Tim Curry, star of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," has died at 80.

25 Aug

Man… I don’t even know what to say.

Every Film Now@everyfilmnow.bsky.social

A message from Dolly Parton’s family following her passing. #DollyParton

25 Aug

Wonderful!

Olga Patlyuk @olgapatluyk.bsky.social

There is something truly special about the sound of the bandura 💙💛 🎥 yana.minyovaa

21 Aug

👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

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20 Aug

STOP. THE. COUNT. #MLS

Chris Ivey@chrisivey.bsky.social

MLS is reportedly planning a major playoff shakeup for 2027. 20 teams, one combined table, and a "double chance" round for the top 8 seeds modeled on Australian Rules Football's system. I mocked up how the new MLS playoff system could work 👇 (Reporting via @mlsist.bsky.social)

19 Aug

According to the National Academy of Sciences, if we watched more food porn, there would be less war. #science

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17 Aug

This hit me right in the Achilles…

The Cherry Swamp@thecherryswamp.bsky.social

Man also reports being "too busy for a therapist" when repeatedly questioned by friends.

forbes.comFIFA Revolt Escalates As Europe-Led Coalition Explores Rival Tournaments, Report SaysTeams from Europe, Asia and North America also blasted Gianni Infantino's recent plan to privatize a portion of the World Cup as a "profound failure of judgement."

10 Aug

“When trust is broken through deception, when an individual places himself above the collective that entrusted him with authority, that duty has been abandoned.” #FIFA

Forbes@forbes.com

Teams from Europe, Asia and North America also blasted Gianni Infantino's recent plan to privatize a portion of the World Cup as a "profound failure of judgement."

springfieldnewssun.comHundreds rally at site were Haitians required to check-in, get monitors after end of TPSHundreds of people gathered outside a federal immigration office Sunday morning to show support for Haitian immigrants from Springfield who were called to report for immigration check-ins.

10 Aug

“There are girls who attended Springfield City Schools and sat next to all of our other students who grew up in Ohio,” Ruby said. “They’re being sent back to — I believe some of them are going to be kidnapped and raped.” #ThisIsAmerica

Yael Schacher@yaelschacher.bsky.social

So many immigrants I've interviewed break down about this. "Monsanto Maler was one of several Haitian immigrants who traveled from Springfield for a check in...after an ankle monitor was attached to him, Maler was seen collapsing to the ground and crying." www.springfieldnewssun.com/local/hundre...

trib.alTrump signs new orders to restrict birthright citizenship after Supreme Court rulingTrump takes aim at ‘birth tourism’, setting up court battle

8 Aug

“A 2020 analysis from the anti-immigration think tank the Center for Immigration Studies found that the number of “birth tourism” cases hovers around 20,000 to 26,000 per year, or less than 1 percent of all American births.” #ruledbyfools

The Independent@the-independent.com

Trump signs new orders to restrict birthright citizenship despite Supreme Court ruling

7 Aug

Relatable but make it a Zoom/Teams call at work. 😅

Ida B Wells' Winchester Rifle@dytsras.bsky.social

For YEARS, I been waiting for this to happen every time I watch the news

theguardian.comThe amateur archivists racing to save US history in national parks against Trump administration censorshipSave Our Signs aims to document every sign in the more than 400 national parks and historic sites across the country before the Trump administration removes them

7 Aug

Thanos-levels of attempted collective erasure. #ThisIsAmerica

Guardian US@us.theguardian.com

For now, the future of the national park signs is still uncertain, as an appeals judge in July reversed a lower court’s decision and ruled that the interior department no longer needs to reinstate all removed signs. Read the full story from @amyqin.bsky.social and Flávio Pessoa:

usatoday.comIs MySpace coming back? See internet's wish list for possible relaunchIn a new documentary about the history of the platform, owners Tim and Chris Vanderhook, said they would like to relaunch MySpace.

6 Aug

A war in the Middle East, a Republican president, AND MySpace? We are SO back.

Dominick Albano@dominickalbano.bsky.social

"For us, it was all about the artist community that was the heartbeat that we saw, that we wanted to resuscitate," says Tim Vanderhook on reviving MySpace with brother Chris. The platform had 22M users in 2005, but declined when Facebook gained popularity in 2008. www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2...

6 Aug

Did someone say…DUNE…in Canada?

Luca@lucagalletti.bsky.social

These dunes rise up nearly 34 meters high (111 ft) close to the southern shore of Lake Athabasca. 🇨🇦 IG: @thelostgirlsguide

bit.lyThis African city thought cable cars could fix its traffic gridlock. It was wrongMadagascar's capital hoped to solve its traffic gridlock with a cable car system that carried commuters above it.

6 Aug

Spent most of middle school in Tana. Wish things were better for the vast amount of people trying to make ends meet. This ain’t it. 😔

The Associated Press@apnews.com

Madagascar's capital city hoped to solve its traffic gridlock with a cable car system that carried commuters high above it. But the cables now hang useless and a unique idea for Africa is now turning into an expensive mistake.