Layoffs hit CNET as its parent company goes on a buying spree
Media company Ziff Davis is laying off 15 percent of its unionized workforce, with the majority being from tech outlet CNET.Mia Sato (The Verge)
MAGA purity: Why right-wing Christian influencers are reigniting the 'thin is in' movement
Salon's Amanda Marcotte has reported on a trend among MAGA women she calls "Mar-a-Lago face." This look includes very heavy, caked-on makeup, lots of bronzer, a fake tan, full lips, and, in some cases, plastic surgery — and Marcotte cited Homeland Se…Alex Henderson (Alternet.org)
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Sen. Cory Booker in angry outburst says 'complicit' Democrats need a 'wake-up call'
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Former Vice President Kamala Harris says she will not run for California governor in 2026
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Kamala Harris will not run for governor of California
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Kamala Harris will not run for governor of California
The Oakland native and former Vice President did not explain why she decided not to jump into the governor’s race in 2026.Grant Stringer (The Mercury News)
A Massive Network Upgrade Could Transform Dogecoin and Remove Its Meme Status. Does That Make the DOGE
Dogecoin and other crypto by Dennis Diatel Photography via iStockEUROPE SAYS
Watch: Powell speaks as Fed bucks Trump pressure, keeps interest rates steady
https://thehill.com/video-clips/5427971-watch-live-jerome-powell-federal-reserve-interest-rates/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Trump’s new plan to prosecute Democratic elected officials, explained
https://www.vox.com/donald-trump/421712/trump-alina-habba-blue-slip-us-attorney-judges?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Trump’s new plan for retribution against Democrats, explained
The fight over Trump’s most unqualified prosecutor is escalating quickly.Ian Millhiser (Vox)
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I put a new version on it, re-edited and (remastered)The TemptationsMy Girl (1965) https://youtu.be/T8sYKQai6_E?si=LkdIzxEuVhr04LTgYouTube
Trump Spares Copper Market From Worst With 50% Duty on Products
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Severe thunderstorm warning for Windsor, Environment Canada says - EUROPE SAYS
Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm capable of producing heavy rain in Windsor-Essex.EUROPE SAYS
Texas Republicans Unveil Gerrymandered House Map, Trying to Please Trump
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/30/us/politics/texas-republican-redistricting.html?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Kamala Harris won’t run for California governor
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/07/30/kamala-harris-wont-run-for-california-governor-00484884?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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As MAGA storm over Epstein calms, White House plans next steps
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/07/30/trump-epstein-maga-white-house/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Motorcyclist in critical condition after crash on Highway 174
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2 men killed in Reno casino shooting were in town for a bachelor party
https://www.pennlive.com/nation-world/2025/07/2-men-killed-in-reno-casino-shooting-were-in-town-for-a-bachelor-party.html?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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2 men killed in Reno casino shooting were in town for a bachelor party
The suspect is hospitalized after being shot by officers. Police have found no connection between the shooter and victims.The Associated Press (pennlive)
Future Games Show announces hosts for Gamescom showcase — 'Metal Gear Solid' and 'Resident Evil' actors to present
https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/pc-gaming/future-games-show-announces-hosts-for-gamescom-showcase-metal-gear-solid-and-resident-evil-actors-to-present?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Future Games Show announces hosts for Gamescom showcase — 'Metal Gear Solid' and 'Resident Evil' actors to present
The Future Game Show at Gamescom will air on August 20.The Editors of Tom's Hardware (Tom's Hardware)
Crown attorneys' group accuses politicians, media of 'attacks' on justice system
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/crown-attorneys-group-accuses-politicians-media-of-attacks-on-justice-system-1.7597529?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Air Quality Advisory issued statewide for wildfire smoke from Canada - EUROPE SAYS
An Air Quality Advisory has been issued statewide July 30 and 31.EUROPE SAYS
This Highly-Rated Portable AC Is A ‘Huge Game Changer’ For Unbearable Heat, And Over 50% Off
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This Highly-Rated Portable AC Is A ‘Huge Game Changer’ For Unbearable Heat, And Over 50% Off
Snag it for just $35 before the deal disappears.Griffin Wynne (HuffPost)
Testing political waters, Sarah Huckabee Sanders headlines major GOP event in South Carolina
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/testing-political-waters-sarah-huckabee-sanders-headlines-major-gop-event-in-south-carolina?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Testing political waters, Sarah Huckabee Sanders headlines major GOP event in South Carolina
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is set to headline the latest iteration of an event previously billed as the largest annual gathering of Republicans in South Carolina, a state traditionally key to picking the GOP's presidential nominees, and one…PBS News
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Security Culture Because what they don’t know can hurt them. Security culture is a set of shared practices that minimize risk. Even in an increasingly dangerous time, we can still organize and ac...CrimethInc.
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Virginia city councilman set on fire in attack over ‘personal matter’
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Virginia city councilman set on fire in attack over 'personal matter'
A city councilmember in Virginia was set on fire by a man who had entered a local magazine's office through a locked door, authorities said Wednesday.PBS News
Mets slugger Juan Soto out of lineup a day after fouling a ball off his left foot
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'A question of when, not if': What happens if Australia recognises a Palestinian state? - EUROPE
On Wednesday, several frontbenchers, including Anika Wells and Julian Hill, said it was "a question of when, not if".EUROPE SAYS
BleepingComputer has learned that a wave of data breaches impacting companies like Qantas, Allianz Life, LVMH, and Adidas has been linked to the ShinyHunters extortion group.
The threat actors have been using voice phishing attacks to steal data from Salesforce CRM instances.
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@gsuberland somewhat related, @pluralistic has an interesting short story called I, Row-boat
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There was a three week news cycle dedicated to this complete vaporware
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Musk’s America Party can’t get off the ground and was just to ‘blow off steam’ about Trump’s bill
Despite claiming he would form a new rival party after Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill passed, no official filings have been madeAriana Baio (Yahoo News)
MSNBC's Jen Psaki floored by Trump admin's shady 'trick' to load up on MAGA prosecutors
The Trump administration employed a shady strategy to ensure it got the Trump-friendly U.S. attorneys it wanted, thanks to a legal "loophole," according to MSNBC's Jen Psaki.Jennifer Bowers Bahney (Raw Story)
DOT approves $6B in contracts for upkeep on reserve fleet of ships - UPI.com
The U.S Department of Transportation on Wednesday signed off on its multibillion dollar effort to update and bolster America's reserve fleet of ships ready to quickly aid U.S. military operations at a moments notice.UPI
DOT approves $6B in contracts for upkeep on reserve fleet of ships - UPI.com
The U.S Department of Transportation on Wednesday signed off on its multibillion dollar effort to update and bolster America's reserve fleet of ships ready to quickly aid U.S. military operations at a moments notice.UPI
'Look stupid': Attorney reveals key sign that shows Trump nervous about Epstein questions
During a recent press gaggle on Air Force One, President Donald Trump asserted that he ended his friendship with convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein after he "stole" away Virginia Giuffre, who was at the time a 17 year-old girl who worked in the Mar-…Carl Gibson (Alternet.org)
Texas House Republicans unveil new congressional map that looks to pick up five GOP seats
The map would likely add five Republican seats to Texas' House delegationEleanor Klibanoff (Salon.com)
Red Sox Reportedly Eyeing Trade For Pair Of Diamondbacks Pitchers
The Boston Red Sox need to bring in another starting pitcher at the trade deadline, and there's a chance they swing a deal for an Arizona Diamondbacks ace.Zach Pressnell (Newsweek)
"The face mask resembled blackface to me, so I saw it and I went, 'What is that?' And it wasn't until I dove into the comics and understood the technology and the purpose and the functionality of the mask that it became a cool mask--something that's actually functional." - Superman's Edi Gathegi.
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Superman's Mister Terrific Actor Reveals The Part Of His Superhero Costume He Really "Struggled" With
Exclusive: Superman star Edi Gathegi reveals the part of Mister Terrific's DCU costume that puzzled him before he learned its comic book meaning.Nicolas Ayala (Screen Rant)
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