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David Lynch It is with deep regret that we, his family, announce the passing of the man and the artist, David Lynch. We would appreciate some privacy at this time. There’s a big hole in the world now that he’s....

oh god, David Lynch has passed

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Punk's not dead

Man Lit Sleeping Woman On Fire In NYC Subway Train, Killing Her, Police Say Sebastian Zapeta is facing murder charges in connection with the woman's death in Brooklyn on Sunday.

A man has been charged with murder in the gruesome killing of a woman who was lit on fire on a NYC subway train

Opioids are killing older Black men in D.C. at some of the highest rates in the country Black men in their mid-fifties to mid-seventies accounted for nearly 38% of the city’s opioid fatalities in 2022, while only making up about 4% of D.C.’s total population.

"Black men born between 1951 and 1970 accounted for nearly 38% of the city’s opioid fatalities in 2022, while only making up about 4% of D.C.’s total population. This disparity is worse than in any other jurisdiction in the data analysis."

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Opinion | Blue States are Unaffordable. The Price Will be Political. Americans are fleeing unaffordable blue states — and they’re taking the electoral college with them.

The failure of blue states to build enough housing or take steps to combat displacement is going to continue to lead to population loss that makes winning nationally even harder.

www.nytimes.com/2024/12/12/o...

the darkly funniest thing about Shatner in space is that you could see Bezos pop the champagne while you had Shatner doing the thousand yard stare

Sen. Mitch McConnell is 'fine' after medical personnel spotted at his office, GOP senator says McConnell, 82, "sustained a minor cut to the face and sprained his wrist" Tuesday, his office said. Sen. John Thune, who will take over as leader next year, said McConnell is "fine."

Sen. Mitch McConnell recovering from minor injuries after a fall, his office says www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...

Biden Has 40 Days to Save the 40 Federal Death Row Prisoners Multiple groups have now urged President Biden to save the 40 people on federal death row before Trump returns to power.

In the last few weeks, President Joe Biden pardoned two Thanksgiving turkeys and his own son. But it remains unknown if he will extend that grace to the 40 men on federal death row. My latest for @theappeal.org. theappeal.org/biden-federa...

Boeing failing to keep track of non-conforming parts, whistleblower says: "It's like Russian roulette" Whistleblowers are speaking out after a door plug on a Boeing plane blew out shortly after takeoff earlier this year.

NEW TONIGHT: Boeing failing to keep track of non-conforming parts, whistleblower says: "It's like Russian roulette" www.cbsnews.com/news/boeing-...

FBI renewing call for info that could lead to the safe return of Austin Tice "given recent events in Syria"

"We are still offering a reward of up to $1 million for information that leads to Austin’s safe return" per statement

Tice was kidnapped in Damascus in August 2012

in Sweden renewable energy has become so cheap that it's discouraging further decarbonization. that's a problem, but it's a good problem, and it's ~70% downstream of innovation www.thestar.com.my/business/bus...

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People Are Losing So Much Money to Johnny Depp Impersonation Scams Gizmodo obtained complaints about Johnny Depp impersonation scams through a FOIA request to the FTC.

I FOIA'd the FTC for complaints about Johnny Depp impersonation scams and the amount of money being lost is always shocking.

"Inevitably, some far-right candidates have already turned to unfounded conspiracy theories to explain their loss. Steenson, for example, has claimed Hutch was a plant to take votes away from him in Dublin Central."

He's just like me.

Georgian Police Begin Clearing Streets After Protesters Regroup Georgian police and special forces cleared protesters and barricades from the main avenue in Tbilisi after a second night of clashes, triggered by the ruling party announcement that it will delay talk...

Georgian police and special forces cleared protesters and barricades from the main avenue in Tbilisi after a second night of clashes, triggered by the ruling party announcement that it will delay talks with the European Union on membership.

Encouraging news: fentanyl deaths have been declining for 11 straight months, and now stand 20% below their 2023 peak.
Unclear why; a few theories offered by @jburnmurdoch.bsky.social here.
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It happened to me.

A comic strip I drew in 2022 on thanksgiving that I am posting again rather than posting anything new. Hank Hill stands in a room. It is unclear where exactly, as there’s no background other than a checkerboard floor, saying “Dang it Peggy, this is the last straw. I can’t find the boy. He turned into a glowing sphere of light and floated into the sky.” Bobby’s face emerges from Hank’s forehead and says “I’m right here dad. I’ve cast aside the chains of my body, dad.” Hank looks distraught, and entreats “you get out of my head right now, Bobby.” Bobby replies “I’m not in your head, dad, I am you. I am everything. And you’re me, dad!” Hank says “If I am you and you are the universe then the universe ain’t right. I ain’t right… I am wrong. Dang it Bobby.”

Ain't Right (2022)

First TV president.

Designed by Kevin Roche, the Pyramids are located on the northwest side of Indianapolis

Pyramids in winter, Indianapolis
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Supreme Risk: An Interactive Guide to Rights the Supreme Court Could Take Away Most rights are based in statute, but dozens — such as rights to same-sex marriage, search warrants and Miranda warnings — are based on judicial rulings that the Supreme Court can overturn and that…

In 2023, our team created an interactive guide to rights the Supreme Court has established — and could take away.

Most rights are based in statute, but rights to same-sex marriage, search warrants and Miranda warnings are based on judicial rulings that the Supreme Court can overturn. ⤵️

Cool photo of the crescent Venus.

Oh, and the Moon, too.

Credit: herbraab (flickr.com/photos/herbr...)

Enviable.

Gaza ‘hammered’ as Lebanese army claims Israel ‘violates’ ceasefire The Lebanese army says Israeli forces have violated the new truce ‘several times’ since Wednesday.

"Food is scarce, and famine is imminent."

UN sends reminder that more than two million Palestinians are now trapped in the Gaza Strip with little access to food and no access to safe drinking water.

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Trump selects retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg as special envoy on Ukraine and Russia Get the latest news on the transition to the new administration of President-elect Donald Trump and a new Congress.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg dines with Trump following months of exhibiting a more conciliatory tone towards the president elect. A company spokesperson says Zuckerberg "was grateful for the invitation."

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Asia likely to benefit from cheaper Canadian and Mexican oil if Trump imposes tariffs Two sources familiar with Trump's plan say that oil would not be exempted from potential tariff hikes on imports from Canada and Mexico.

Oil producers in Canada and Mexico will likely be forced to reduce prices and divert supply to Asia if U.S. President-elect Donald Trump imposes 25% import tariffs, traders and analysts say.

Orcas start wearing dead salmon hats again after ditching the trend for 37 years Orcas off the coast of Washington State are balancing dead fish on their heads like it's the 1980s, but researchers still aren't sure why they do it.

Dead salmon hats sounds like the name of a jam band from san luis obispo www.livescience.com/animals/orca...

US grocery workers hit by rising prices: ‘We’re at the bottom of the food chain’ Food store employees grapple with fewer hours and inflation – and sound alarm at merger of two largest chains

Of all the coverage about grocery prices, very little to none include the voices of the workers at these stores

I spoke with grocery store workers about 'sticker shock' at the grocery store and their wages not keeping up with it

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