Home Depot has a new animatronic version of Skelly the skeleton
https://www.engadget.com/entertainment/home-depot-has-a-new-animatronic-version-of-skelly-the-skeleton-171011954.html?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Home Depot has a new animatronic version of Skelly the skeleton
The app-controlled Ultra Skelly costs $279.Will Shanklin (Engadget)
Blighty: Why Corbyn’s comeback matters
https://www.economist.com/britain/2025/07/29/blighty-why-corbyns-comeback-matters?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Blighty: Why Corbyn’s comeback matters
Matthew Holehouse, our British political correspondent, on what Jeremy Corbyn’s new party means for British politics.The Economist
Fortnite OG Gets New Version Without SBMM Or Bots
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/fortnite-og-gets-new-version-without-sbmm-or-bots/1100-6533529/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Fortnite OG Gets New Version Without SBMM Or Bots
Play Fortnite OG in Duos Expert mode for a true throwback experience.Phil Owen (GameSpot)
Universal Studios and WWE are collaborating on a new haunted house for this year's Halloween Horror Nights, titled "The Horrors of the Wyatt 6."
The house is based on the universe created by the late Bray Wyatt and will feature members of the Wyatt Sicks faction. Guests will be immersed in a dilapidated barn and stalked by characters like Sister Abigail, The Fiend, and Uncle Howdy.
Scottish Bagpipes Drown Out Trump
We love how Scotland welcomes the Commander in CheatJohn Amato (Crooks and Liars)
Trump administration moves to repeal EPA rule that allows climate regulation
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/trump-administration-moves-to-repeal-epa-rule-that-allows-climate-regulation?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Trump administration moves to repeal EPA rule that allows climate regulation
President Donald Trump’s administration has proposed revoking a scientific finding that's long been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change.PBS News
Thank you AI data centers and miners.
Ohioans, and other states, can expect their electric bills to keep going up. The previous auction to ensure the grid operator PJM Interconnection LLC could meet demand saw capacity prices shoot up more than 830%. In the most recent auction, prices rose even higher. #Ohio
We used almost a third less electric this month than last year and our electric bill doubled.
PJM Interconnection LLC (PJM) is a regional transmission organization (RTO) in the United States. It is part of the Eastern Interconnection grid operating an electric transmission system serving all or parts of Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia. PJM is the largest power grid operator in the United States, serving 65 million customers from Chicago to New Jersey
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Ohio electric bills likely to keep going up after latest PJM auction
When the 830% increase came down last year after an auction held by electric grid operator PJM Interconnection, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro sued.Nick Evans (News 5 Cleveland WEWS)
The Onion
Despite the president’s sagging approval rating overall, a Gallup Poll released Tuesday confirmed that Donald Trump’s support remained overwhelmingly strong among working-class American pedophiles....theonion (Tumblr)
#EuropeanUnion #russiaUkraineWar
#11yrInvasionofUkraine #RussiaIsATerroristState
Ryan Helsley Blockbuster? Dodgers Trade Rumors Heating Up As Deadline Nears
The Los Angeles Dodgers need to add more talent and depth to their bullpen. A trade for St. Louis Cardinals star closer Ryan Helsley would fit the bill.Zach Pressnell (Newsweek)
Gallup survey: People feel they're living better lives on global scale - UPI.com
People around the world apparently feel that they are living better lives than they have in years and are more hopeful for the future, according to Gallup.UPI
When you have a 3rd and 4th leg. Nyuk nyuk
#meme #memes #photo #fail #irl #funny #coincidence #unfortunate #lol #fake
FunHouse Radio
Novelty Records, Parodies, Weird Covers, Outsider Music, Oddities, Mashups, Comedy, Nonsense & Cringe.FunHouse Radio
Trove of Fossils Uncovered in the Grand Canyon Offers a Rare Glimpse Into Cambrian Life, With Toothy Worms and Slug-Like Mollusks
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/trove-of-fossils-uncovered-in-the-grand-canyon-offers-a-rare-glimpse-into-cambrian-life-with-toothy-worms-and-slug-like-mollusks-180987042/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Trove of Fossils Uncovered in the Grand Canyon Offers a Rare Glimpse Into Cambrian Life, With Toothy Worms and Slug-Like Mollusks
Rocks found along the Colorado River in Arizona turned out to contain fossilized fragments of soft-bodied creatures, suggesting the site may have been an “evolutionary hotbed”Sara Hashemi (Smithsonian Magazine)
Unoriginal Sin: Dems Reportedly Pinning Their Senate Hopes On a 77-Year-Old Would-Be Freshman
Democrats, in the hopes of flipping the Senate blue, are reportedly trying to get a 77-year old rookie to run in one key battleground state.Joe DePaolo (Mediaite)
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says GPT-5 "scared" him during testing 😨
He likened its development to the Manhattan Project ⚠️
Altman warns AI is advancing with little oversight 🧭
Says “no adults in the room” to manage risks 🚫
Despite fears, GPT-5 is still on track for release 🔄
Raises questions about control, safety and power in AI 🤖
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#AI #ChatGPT #GPT #GPT5 #OpenAI #SamAltman #ArtificialIntelligence #TechNews #Ethics #Privacy #Security #Safety #Cybersecurity #Tech
OpenAI's CEO says he's scared of GPT-5
Not that it's slowing down developmentEric Hal Schwartz (TechRadar)
Gallup survey: People feel they're living better lives on global scale - UPI.com
People around the world apparently feel that they are living better lives than they have in years and are more hopeful for the future, according to Gallup.UPI
EU to suspend €1.5 billion payment to Ukraine - EUROPE SAYS
Brussels has proposed freezing €1.5 billion in EU funds to Ukraine after Kyiv fell short on implementing reforms linked to tackling corruption and the rule ofEUROPE SAYS
Da volontari a riservisti: presentato il disegno di legge per istituire la riserva militare - INFODIFESA
Roma - Una riserva militare da mobilitare rapidamente in caso di grave minaccia per la sicurezza dell'Italia o di stato di emergenza: è quanto prevede il progeRedazione web (Infodifeasa)
Demand Etsy Remove Alligator Alcatraz Merchandise From Its Website Now
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Etsy remove Alligator Alcatraz merch
Online retailer Etsy is selling numerous, offensive hats and t-shirts promoting the dehumanization of our immigrant relatives being caged at Alligator Alcatraz.actionnetwork.org
In Conversation: ABC News’ James Longman and Rachel Scott on Their New Disney+ Newscast
https://www.adweek.com/tvnewser/abc-news-james-longman-rachel-scott-new-disney-newscast/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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In Conversation: ABC News’ James Longman and Rachel Scott on Their New Disney+ Newscast
James Longman and Rachel Scott talked to TVNewser after their inaugural Disney+ show.Molly Fuard (Adweek)
Google’s AI Search Adds Image and PDF Uploads, Canvas for Studying on Desktop
https://www.adweek.com/media/google-ai-search-image-pdf-uploads-canvas-desktop/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Google’s AI Search Adds Image and PDF Uploads, Canvas for Studying on Desktop
Google is rolling out updates to AI Mode, adding image and PDF uploads and enabling Live Search with video.Molly Fuard (Adweek)
Been having a discussion, and thought I'd have a quick poll. Please boost to get this beyond my bubble.
Is zero:
- Even (56%, 176 votes)
- Odd (1%, 6 votes)
- Neither even nor odd (37%, 118 votes)
- Both even and odd (3%, 11 votes)
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"Federal data has been disappearing under Trump."
marketplace.org/story/2025/07/…
"There’s been a “targeted, surgical removal of data sets, or elements of data sets, that are not aligned with the administration’s priorities,” said Denice Ross…who served until December 2024 as U.S. Chief Data Scientist [and] is now at the Federation of American Scientists. [She] has been tracking these changes. Her current projects to monitor and advocate for federal data under the Trump administration are America’s Data Index and America’s Essential Data.
She offered multiple examples of databases that have been altered or taken down entirely."
#Censorship #Data #DefendResearch #Takedowns #OpenData #Trump #TrumpVResearch #USPol #USPolitics
Federal data has been disappearing under Trump
There’s been a “targeted, surgical removal of data sets, or elements of data sets, that are not aligned with the administration’s priorities,” said Denice Ross at the Federation of American Scientists.Mitchell Hartman (Marketplace)
Frankly, is #Trump turning woke?
The #Epstein list/file renders him crazier than ever in his attempts to find a way to divert attention away.
Does this mean that he will do something?
Obviously not.
Make America Gruesome Again
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#Gaza #Trump #Netanyahu #genocide
Donald Trump disagrees with Netanyahu's claim of no starvation in Gaza | Africanews
The US president spoke to reporters ahead of his meeting with UK prime minister Keir Starmer in Scotland.Africanews
German Blue Economy startup Tilla secures €2 million for its maritime crew logistics platform - EUROPE SAYS
Tilla, a Berlin-based Blue Economy startup, today announced the successful closing of a €2 million funding round designed to accelerate the global expansionEUROPE SAYS
#EuropeanUnion #russiaUkraineWar
#11yrInvasionofUkraine #RussiaIsATerroristState
41 Ice Cream Shops Serving Up the Best Dairy-Free Cones and Cups
From thick and rich soft serve to nostalgic Baskin-Robbins flavors, these ice cream shops offer more than just sorbet.Charlotte Pointing (VegNews)
Senators agree to strip hemp language from ag funding bill
https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2025/07/29/congress/senators-agree-to-strip-hemp-language-from-ag-funding-bill-00481768?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Trauma surgeon shares first-hand experience in Gaza
https://abcnews.go.com/International/video/trauma-surgeon-shares-hand-experience-gaza-124180337?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Video Trauma surgeon shares first-hand experience in Gaza
Dr. Feroze Sidwha, a trauma and critical care surgeon, has taken two trips to Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023, to help provide lifesaving medical care.ABC News
What We Know About Shane Devon Tamura, the Suspected Manhattan Shooter
https://time.com/7306209/shane-tamura-345-park-avenue-nyc-shooting/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Mayor Johnson’s crossroads -- budget decisions that will define his financial stewardship of Chicago
https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2025/07/28/brandon-johnson-2026-budget-financial-stewardship-chicago-first-term?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Mayor Johnson’s crossroads — budget decisions that will define his financial stewardship of Chicago
Johnson should have been “more proactive in meeting the moment we knew was coming” when $1.9 billion in federal pandemic relief funds dried up, says Civic Federation President Joe Ferguson, adding, “This is the budget that will define the mayor’s fir…Fran Spielman (Chicago Sun-Times)
Steelers' Super Bowl Window Could Swing Wide Open With This Trade
The Pittsburgh Steelers should target one more trade to fully open up their championship window.Evan Massey (Newsweek)
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