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Trump orders all federal agencies to phase out use of Anthropic technology President Donald Trump says he's ordering all federal agencies to phase out use of Anthropic technology after the company’s unusually public dispute with the Pentagon over artificial intelligence safe...

Tell me you've never watched a sci-fi movie without telling me...

Catherine O'Hara, 'Schitt’s Creek' Star and Comedy Legend, Dies at 71 Catherine O'Hara has died at the age of 71. O'Hara was known for her appearances in movies including 'Beetlejuice' and 'Home Alone', as well as her Emmy-winning role as Moira Rose on the TV sitcom 'Sc...

Oh, I hate this news. Much, much too soon and much, much too young.

To anyone who thought Rubio was "the adult in the room" or "one of the good guys" - you are free to wake up or fuck off.

Calibri font becomes the latest DEI target as Rubio orders return to Times New Roman Secretary of State Marco Rubio has ordered diplomatic correspondence to stop using the Calibri font and return to the more traditional Times New Roman.

Yes. Dignity. This is all about dignity.

Trump wins inaugural FIFA peace prize President Donald Trump didn't win the Nobel but he was awarded a newly-invented FIFA peace prize during the draw for the 2026 World Cup.

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Best sports-related political prize since Nixon won that inaugural NBA "Truth Teller of the Year" award in '73.

Todd Snider, Satirical Folk Singer-Songwriter, Dies at 59 The wry storyteller and Americana musician won the hearts of collaborators John Prine, Amanda Shires, and Jason Isbell

Damn. We needed Todd Snider to get through this shit. pitchfork.com/news/todd-sn...

For now, yes. But they're launching a tour. So, i feel like more is coming.

Didn't you see the weather report? Hell froze over today.

House of Dead Memories

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Tom Lehrer, song satirist and mathematician, dies at 97 Tom Lehrer, a song satirist who gained a popular following in the 1950s and ’60s lampooning marriage, politics, racism and the Cold War, has died at 97.

They're taking everyone good. And Hulk Hogan. apnews.com/article/tom-...

@kudani.bsky.social So, how did I get this far in life not knowing that Asylum Party existed? Holy crap! Borderline is SO GOOD!

If 2025 was a vibe.

Infuriating and sad.

YouTube video by dearboyofficial Dear Boy - Kelly Green (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Squee!!! @dearboyofficial.bsky.social youtu.be/k4OnWub4v-E?...

YouTube video by dearboyofficial Kelly Green // Friday // 6.20.25

@dearboyofficial.bsky.social Woo hoooooooo! youtube.com/shorts/luy0V...

Books by Patrick Cavanaugh Books by Patrick Cavanaugh In Plain Sight: A Reconstruction Era Tale of Greed and Desire (2025) Amazon (Paperback, digital) Google Books (Paperback) Everand (Digital) Barnes & Noble (Paperback, digit...

I know these are bleak times here in the U.S. If you'd like some good news, my 92-year-old father just published his second novel. And I'm proud of him. Available in paperback and digital at a bookseller near you. docs.google.com/document/d/1...

@wakeforest.bsky.social Have you fired Tom Walter yet? How about now? How about now? #happypridemonth

I have questions. whobid.helptour.boats/index.php?ma...

Shame on you @booker.senate.gov. You sold us out. Literally. And we'll never trust you again.

FCC approves Verizon’s $20 billion merger after it commits to ‘ending’ DEI The merger will help Verizon expand its fiber footprint.

Shame on you, @verizonofficial.bsky.social. www.theverge.com/news/668614/...

Jill Sobule, singer-songwriter behind the gay anthem 'I Kissed a Girl,' dies at 66. The artist died in a house fire in Woodbury, Minn. on Thursday.

This happened a week ago, though I'm just hearing about it. Never met her, but everyone I know who has says she was just the best. So sad. Jill Sobule, singer-songwriter known for 'I Kissed a Girl,' dies at 66 www.npr.org/2025/05/02/n...

Hegseth boasts about ending 'woke' program on women and security. Trump signed it into law Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has boasted that he's dismantling a program supporting women on security teams.

Does he carry around his own rake to step on? Or are our taxes funding someone to carry it for him? apnews.com/article/hegs...

Got an email from my dentist's office that they're offering free sedation - and I think I might do it. I may even get some dental work done.

A deadly E. coli outbreak hit 15 states, but the FDA chose not to publicize it The outbreak linked to romaine lettuce killed one person and sickened at least 88 more, including a 9-year-old boy who nearly died of kidney failure.

Seriously. Who benefits from the public health agencies not disclosing this? www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

Clem Burke Dies: Blondie Drummer Was 70 Clem Burke, who as the drummer for the rock band Blondie was the group's "heartbeat," has died of cancer. He was 70.

Damn it. Clem Burke died. This timeline sucks. deadline.com/2025/04/clem...

Teacher ordered to remove signs from classroom, including one saying 'Everyone is welcome here' An Idaho teacher is in a standoff with her own school district after officials ordered her to remove classroom signs, including one that reads, “Everyone is welcome here.”

How can this be where we are? Yet this is exactly where we are. www.aol.com/teacher-orde...

David Johansen, singer from the seminal punk band the New York Dolls, dies at 75 David Johansen, the wiry, gravelly-voiced singer and last surviving member of the glam and protopunk band the New York Dolls, has died.

Dying of cancer after breaking his back was not the way for one of the most influential performers in rock history to go out. But that's what David Johansen did yesterday at 75. apnews.com/article/davi...

What a handsome boy! So happy you got to share his life. And so sorry for your loss.

YouTube video by Reuters Trump, Maine governor clash over transgender athletes

Before yesterday, I had no idea who Janet Mills was. Today, she's my favorite person. youtu.be/m3Rhyr-0xCI?...

@kudani.bsky.social Hey! Just saw your TikTok saying that it's your Sammy Hagar birthday. I know it's late in the day. So, I hope it was a good one!