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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Supreme Court's liberal majority strikes down the state’s 176-year-old abortion ban.

Ahh, but with most people it's less "I'm not smart so I will use 'AI'," and more "Look how smart I am, using 'AI' to do the things I don't want to do." It's tool use. The problem is, when you don't understand the tool, you don't use it properly and you use it (poorly) for things it's not suited.

Is anybody missing two jets? I found two jets. I will leave them on the lawn until noon, otherwise they're going OBO on Facebook marketplace.

warner is probably terrified of facing youngkin in a general (which, he shouldn't be) but i think he ought to be more worried about a primary challenge fueled by an absolutely furious virginia democratic electorate

I’m 46 but I had my shingrix shot because I’m worried about what RFK jr is going to do with vaccines. Shingles is a preventable illness like measles. We are so lucky to have these vaccines! I for one will not forgo them because the guy who runs government health services has a 🐛 in his 🧠

Would love to see an elected leader say that folks in the government who are breaking the law will be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law.

Leaked memo reveals UK and the EU plan to defy Trump with own deal The United Kingdom and the European Union have reached a trade agreement — despite President Donald Trump's tariff agenda. Politico reported on Monday that a leaked draft revealed a “new strategic partnership” between London and Brussels, centered on maintaining "global economic stability and their ...

The United Kingdom and the European Union have reached a trade agreement — despite President Donald Trump's tariff agenda.

rounded rectangle of hash brown adjacent taters served in fancy minimalist bowl like food trophy

oh new york... frozen hash brown patty presented ironically as delicacy in prettt upscale breakfast place...

Interesting that if you shop at Whole Foods, a lot of money is spent making it feel like a place that respects workers and embraces progressive values, but it is not.

Costco just feels like a warehouse but they treat their workers pretty well and has rejected anti-DEI BS

Weather Channel using a teacup as a size indicator for hail.

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This is your regular reminder that executive orders are not royal decrees. Because America has no king.

Just heard someone say “he sounds like he spends a lot of time on Facebook” and hooo boy everyone’s immediate understanding of what that means should be a brand crisis for Meta

If we’re serious about more efficient government and better everyday life in America - which we all should be - that means actually improving government, not cutting health care for poor people and slashing support for veterans.

False color image of the Bubble Nebula (NGC 7635) in Cassiopeia.A ghostly blue bubble sits among golden orange clouds of gas, punctuated by sharp violet pinpricks – young stars.

Spiral galaxies NGC 4038 and NGC 4039 –– the Antennae Galaxies. White, blue, and red swirls of stars from two disrupted spiral galaxies captured mid-collision, with messy lanes of dark gas and dust stretching between their bright yellow cores.

The globular cluster NGC 1866 in the Large Magellanic Cloud. A jewel box of tightly clustered white, blue, and red stars.

False color image of the Lagoon Nebula captured by Hubble for its 28th anniversary in 2018. Red, purple, blue, green, yellow, and orange clouds surround a region of active star formation, with our view obscured by dark molecular clouds.

Happy birthday to the Hubble Space Telescope, launched from the Kennedy Space Center #OTD in 1990. Here's to a remarkable 35 years of imaging the Cosmos. 🧪 🔭 ⚛️

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Not even us.

I'm just trying to read my book. #economy #rollercoaster

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I recognize all these words but have no idea what they mean in this order

Kind of keen to get behind whichever 2028 Dem talks about MAGA-friendly gulag countries in Axis of Evil terms.

💥 BREAKING: Levi Strauss shareholders voted today to reject a proposal calling on the company to cease / abolish all DEI efforts (tally TBD). LEVI Board: “Diversity and inclusion principles are critical in ensuring that our products reflect and are relevant to our diverse global consumer base.”

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New papal burial rites established at Pope Francis' request Unlike his predecessors, Pope Francis has chosen not to be buried in the Vatican Grottoes but in the Roman Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, where he frequently prayed.

Unlike his predecessors, Pope Francis has chosen not to be buried in the Vatican Grottoes but in the Roman Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, where he frequently prayed.

Today is the 93rd birthday of the astonishing trailblazer and multifarious talent Elaine May. Just adding my voice to the chorus of appreciation!

Canceled

It would take about 30 Congressional Republicans to fully bolt from Trump to upend Washington and check the president's power.

We are at about 2-6 on any given day.

The full quote from RFK, Jr. is truly disgusting and this is 100% him calling for institutionalization of autistic people. This is horrifying.

boston globe editorial board: harvard is making the right decision, and universities should band together to fight.

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