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As Hochul Considers an A.I. Bill, Its Sponsor Throws Her a Fund-Raiser

My question is off-topic but timely.

What do you think of the propsed NY & CA AI regulations?

The political battles surrounding these regs seem to pit factions against each other that are at other times aligned (EA vs CryptoBros, e.g.). Are they acting as each others' controlled opposition?

Warner Bros. Discovery and Netflix Enter Exclusive Deal Negotiations The move comes after the latest round of bids for the media company. Paramount and Comcast also made offers.

Flashback to 2013. Ted Sarandos to GQ: “the goal is to become HBO faster than HBO can become us"

And now, this. Holy shit

Spotify has laid off thousands in recent years, while reportedly paying artists $0.003 per stream.

Spotify profits rose 28% in Q3. Its CEO is worth $9.8 billion. It's making money off ICE recruitment ads.

Don't you think it's time put a wrap on corporate greed and exploitation?

Vitamin C shields lung cells from common air-pollution damage Vitamin C may offer meaningful protection against one of the world's invisible but pervasive health threats – fine-particle air pollution. New research has found that the common antioxidant can signif...

Vitamin C may help protect lung tissue from air pollution damage newatlas.com/diet-nutriti... #medsky

U.S. military strikes another boat, killing 4, as probe into the first attack begins | CBC News The U.S. military said it had conducted another strike against a small boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Thursday, following a pause of almost three weeks.

Deflection for the pedophile president. 🪶😡🇨🇦💔 www.cbc.ca/news/world/u...

THIS is where we are in terms of freedom of press ⬇️

What the U.S. Government Is Dismissing That Could Seed a Bird Flu Pandemic Egg producers suspect bird flu is traveling through the air. After a disastrous Midwestern outbreak early this year, we tested that theory and found that where the wind blew, the virus followed. Vacci...

Egg producers suspect bird flu is traveling through the air.

After a disastrous Midwestern outbreak early this year, we tested that theory and found that where the wind blew, the virus followed.

Vaccines could help, but the USDA hasn’t approved them.

More Than 170 U.S. Citizens Have Been Held by Immigration Agents. They’ve Been Kicked, Dragged and Detained for Days. The government does not track how often immigration agents grab citizens. So ProPublica did. Our tally — almost certainly incomplete — includes people who were held for days without a lawyer. And near...

Americans have been dragged, tackled, beaten, tased and shot by immigration agents.

They’ve had their necks kneeled on.

They’ve been held outside in the rain while in their underwear.

At least three citizens were pregnant when agents detained them.

(ABC) “A federal grand jury in Norfolk, VA, refused to indict NY AG Letitia James for alleged mortgage fraud on Thursday, rejecting DOJ’s attempt to refile the case just 10 days after a federal judge dismissed an earlier case based on the unlawful appointment of an AG."
WONDERFUL!!!

I give it six months before he’s donning a military uniform and giving four-hour speeches from balconies.

The American people have made it clear: they overwhelmingly support permanent protections for Dreamers. The Dream Act reflects that bipartisan support and would strengthen our country. It’s time for Congress to pass it.

This week, I helped introduce the Family Vaccine Protection Act to protect access to vaccines and safeguard proven science from the Trump Administration's attacks.

We must continue to fight for these measures that will make our communities healthier and stronger.

Yesterday, I talked with The Contrarian about my efforts to fight corruption in Jersey.
 
Whether from Democrats or Republicans, in national or state governments, we must stand up to corruption in all its forms.

Trump isn’t fixing the housing crisis — he’s lighting it on fire.
❌ Reckless tariffs that jack up building costs
❌ Gutting HUD
❌ Rolling back civil rights protections
❌ Turning ICE loose in neighborhoods
Families pay the price. #TrumpAffordabilityCrisis

FEDWATCH: Today’s ADP data shows clear deterioration — with a real risk that unemployment blows past 4.5% sooner rather than later.

Trump’s economy isn’t “booming.” It’s flashing warnings everywhere you look.
#TrumpAffordabilityCrisis

Families are getting crushed by exploding fuel costs, labor shortages, Trump’s tariffs, and weather-driven crop losses. Milk, eggs, bread, produce — everything’s up. The result? Skipped meals, smaller carts, and budgets stretched to the breaking point. #TrumpAffordabilityCrisis

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Every woman in America should be outraged that she was discharged while in active labor. What a travesty this entire situation has been.

Community Resources — Helena Moreno for Mayor Our first priority is keeping everyone in New Orleans safe.

New Orleans Mayor-elect
Helena Moreno launches resource site for immigrants.

It's currently an online directory to inform the community about legal rights with federal immigration operations. A mechanism to report abuse will be added.
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory
#NuevaOrleans #DerechosHumanos

NEWSWEEK: “Tennessee Democrats are investigating postcards allegedly sent to voters with an incorrect date for the upcoming special election…” (ELECTION IS 12/2)

Why is Sec. Hargett not looking into it🤔?

www.newsweek.com/democrats-in...

Wishing all a beautiful Thanksgiving holiday! Appreciation for all of you sharing creative, news and awareness communities here on BlueSky.
This vetted pack includes pros! Comedy, Writers, SNL, Conan, Musicians, Actors, Filmmakers, Political Analysts, Friends.

Republicans are panicking in #TN07 🔥
Aftyn Behn turned their “safe red” seat into a real fight, forcing them to dump millions and fly in JD Vance. A people-powered campaign is cracking their grip. She’s calling out high prices, rigged tariffs, and a system that treats Tennesseans like collateral.

It’s Thanksgiving time again and the cost of living continues to rise.
It doesn’t have to be this way…vote for
@aftynbehn.bsky.social

The Salt Lake Tribune will drop its paywall next year, CEO tells donors at NewsMakers gala After years of requiring people to pay for online news content, The Tribune announced an upcoming change during its 2025 annual NewsMakers Gala.

Remember last year when we said we would drop The Tribune's paywall if we raised enough money to support the transition to free? About that… 😁

In rural America, public radio saves lives In remote Alaska, public radio station KYUK is crucial during natural disasters. Without federal funding, how will it survive?

In remote Alaska, public radio stations like KYUK provide lifesaving information during natural disasters.

But Trump cut funds for public media, and that could mean deadly consequences for the rural community.

The latest from @revealnews.org:

Gov. Greg Abbott Was Ordered to Release Some of His Emails With Elon Musk. Most Are Blacked Out. Months after fighting to keep secret emails between Gov. Greg Abbott and Elon Musk, Texas officials released 1,400 pages of records. But they reveal little about the two men’s relationship or Musk’s i...

“The fact that a governmental body can redact more than 1,000 pages of documents that are directly related to a major business’s activities in Texas is certainly problematic,” an attorney specializing in public records said.

With @kutnews.bsky.social @texastribune.org

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There will be a time when DOGE is synonymous with a useless, expensive, and disastrous fiasco.