Among the findings here, the Israeli government directly intervened with local law enforcement, and requested they travel to Israel for training. The Ministry that made the request has since changed its name to the Ministry of National Security and is now run by Itamar Ben-Gvir.

Prism@prismreports.org · 20h ago

“What the hell is going on in Tacoma that would necessitate this?” Detective involved in WA's 2009 alleged Army spying scandal attended Israeli police training. In Part 1 of “The ASTI Files,” @glentalk.bsky.social uncovers new details of US law enforcement & emergency personnel training in Israel.

Consistent with this recent report of killer T cells directed to virus antigens (Epstein Barr, CMV) in people with Long Covid www.cell.com/cell-reports...

Severe Covid leads to persistent viral reactivation, with >10 different viruses noted in the first 40 days after hospital admission. Long Covid was specifically associated with reactivation of latent Anelloviridae virus @nature.com www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Virus reactivation in acute and long COVID-19 - Nature

Chronic reactivation of distinct herpesviruses and anelloviruses occur during acute and long COVID-19, and track with disease severity, inflammation and outcomes, revealing immune signatures with prog...

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Oregon senators demand crackdown on wildfire betting markets | Oregon / Northwest | centraloregondaily.com share.google/9JTYfMh7N6Kt...

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Oh noes, Trump parties are busts again UFC loses $30 million on White House event despite earned media value share.google/mQVBRKUhVim4...

UFC parent company lost $30M on White House fight

An executive from TKO Group Holdings, the parent company of the UFC, said Monday the firm lost roughly $30 million from its June event at the White House. “With regards to UFC Freedom 250, we incur…

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Hey, folks. There's a @gofundme.com set up for artist Andy Fish, who is going through a very tough fight with two forms of cancer. He and his wife, cartoonist Veronica Fish (my Blackwood series cohorts) could use some help during this very tough time. I'm donating, hope you can. tinyurl.com/4wa86a6c

Donate to Help Andy Fish’s Fight Against Two Cancers, organized by Gina Gabianelli

Help Andy’s Fight Against Two Cancers Meet my cousin Andy Fish, father … Gina Gabianelli needs your support for Help Andy Fish’s Fight Against Two Cancers

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Black women in America are more than twice as likely as white women to have a stillbirth. Getting physicians to take their concerns seriously is one reason for this disparity, they say: “If you’re a Black woman, you get dismissed.” From the archives:

She Says Doctors Ignored Her Concerns About Her Pregnancy. For Many Black Women, It’s a Familiar Story.

Black women in America are more than twice as likely as white women to have a stillbirth. Getting physicians to take their concerns seriously is one reason for this disparity, they say: “If you’re a B...

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We created this guide for anyone who could experience a miscarriage in a state with abortion restrictions. We wrote it in consultation with dozens of doctors, including those who regularly treat patients who are miscarrying 👇

If You’re Pregnant, Here’s What You Should Know About the Medical Procedures That Could Save Your Life

Women experiencing pregnancy loss in states with abortion bans told us they wished they had known what to expect and how to advocate for themselves. We created this guide for anyone who finds themselv...

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🎵 Happy birthday to me Happy birthday to me Black Doe is OUT TODAY Go and buy it, pleeeeease! 🎵 Grab it on kindle now, or order from your favourite bookshop in person or online. #newbook #kindlebooks #historicalfantasy #scottishbooks 🩵 📚 blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/pro... amzn.eu/d/0a0NApjt

Black Doe

Buy Black Doe by Smith, Cleland from Amazon's Fiction Books Store. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction.

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No country that arrested librarians and booksellers was on the right side of history. But that's what's happening in Arkansas. And this is where your whole country is headed with H.R 7661 and S 4925. Via @everylibrary.bsky.social action.everylibrary.org/arkansasact372

Arresting Librarians AND Booksellers in the United States

History has shown that arresting librarians and booksellers has never led to greater freedom or liberty.

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And it's a final short thread @wingsndnsilver.bsky.social with tonight;s local urgent needs. Trying to get folks' rent covered one by one, and tonight, it's Tiffany, who needs $341 still:

WingsNDNSilver@wingsndnsilver.bsky.social · 10h ago

All right, tonight's local urgent needs. With so many in need of rent, I'm going to try to get one per night covered if we possibly can.

Be immortalized as a hero of short fiction! Back the Locus Best #ScienceFiction and #Fantasy of the Year anthology at any of the "your name in the book" levels and help us reach our stretch goals! Visit www.kickstarter.com/... or the link in our bio. #SFF #books #booksky

This is still a pressing need! please boost the request and donate if you can!

Sarah Clarke - Not your doll@damselindystopia.bsky.social · 2mo ago

This is for a couple of friends of mine, I personally witnessed some of the events described. Both women are in a pretty shit situation as a result of this bullshit and could really do with some help. www.gofundme.com/f/help-diana...

In 1986, contracting HIV meant you were going to die, usually slowly, painfully, and alone. Now it's a chronic illness like hypertension. In 1986, gay and lesbian couples couldn't have their relationships legally recognized and had to adopt elaborate legal workarounds.

Constantine@ajaxsinger.bsky.social · 15h ago

Food, man. Food is so much better than it was in 1986. All of it. Poor-people food, restaurant food, fresh food, frozen food. Food is just a hell of a lot better.

Brazilian capybaras enter chambers of local legislature | AP News share.google/mdYjeILkqA2f...

Capybaras keep their chill while crashing Brazilian legislature

Capybaras have been making surprise visits to a Brazilian state legislature. These chill rodents strolled into the legislative building in Cuiaba, Mato Grosso, last week, catching lawmakers off guard.

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The NAACP has released a statement while the Tarrant County Commissioners Court considers a proposal today that would cut the number of Election Day polling locations nearly in half "Let's call this what it is… voter suppression"

I put myself back on Prilosec thinking the routine nausea might be GERD related but not much improvement. I'm kinda weary of chronic fatigue & exhaustion now being sauced with nausea, ngl

I would love to get another sign up for the Frogby Mail Club, as soon as you sign up, you get a postcard from Frogby and then in September, you’ll get four months of felted frog pals in the mail, plus extra treats like original art, an exclusive Frogby comic and more!

Alexandra Gallant-Lee@alexandragallant.com · 6d ago

New frogs just hopped into the Frogby Shop! A few spots left in the 2026 Frogby Mail Club, too! You get a postcard from Frogby straight away, then starting in September, a frog each month for the rest of the year! 🧶🐸 Shipping to 🇺🇸🇬🇧🇨🇦 Visit the Frogby Shop: frogby.bigcartel.com/category/fel...

Oregonians in 12 counties who lost their federal food assistance in July because of a wildfire evacuation can request replacement benefits until Aug. 14.  oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2026/08/04/o...

Oregon extends deadline for SNAP recipients to replace benefits lost in July wildfires • Oregon Capital Chronicle

Oregonians in 12 counties who lost their federal food assistance in July because of a wildfire evacuation can request replacement benefits.

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So: Fuck Max Miller and reminder that abusers are everywhere and demanding accountability is the absolute moral baseline.

Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg@theradr.bsky.social · 3d ago

Another day, another reminder that about 15% of US women & 4%of men have been injured via intimate partner violence (IPV) & 30% - 60% of IPV perps also abuse children in the household. Accountability for perps + safety for those harmed. Always.

Another day, another reminder that about 15% of US women & 4%of men have been injured via intimate partner violence (IPV) & 30% - 60% of IPV perps also abuse children in the household. Accountability for perps + safety for those harmed. Always.

Told you. Here’s future AG Todd Blanche on a recent WH Faith Office call—tons of Christian evangelist leaders on the line. Blanche promises a NATIONAL ABORTION BAN coming soon. Then instructs them to rally their congregations to start demanding it. Right out of Project 2025. I tried to warn you‼️🇺🇸

JP@johnathanperk.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Republicans will also introduce a nationwide abortion ban during this period; all part of the larger Project 2025 design to remake this nation into a Christian White Nationalist ethnostate. Think Handmaid’s Tale.

Meet Greg, on SideQuested.com ! #webcomics #comics

At least a few people who listen to this report are going to look into becoming couriers themselves — bringing mifepristone and misoprostol to the U.S. for distribution to states where abortion has been criminalized. Highly recommend (and there’s a transcript, for the podcast-averse):

Reveal@revealnews.org · 22h ago

Abortion rates were expected to tank after Roe v. Wade was overturned. Instead, medication abortion became easier to get – and it changed everything. 🎧 The new abortion battleground; this week on Reveal

Army ends anonymous reporting for harassment yeah, abuse strengthens them Warfighters ya know Source: Task & Purpose share.google/qEL48DB5pd4A...

Army ends anonymous reporting for harassment complaints

Soldiers can no longer make anonymous reports of discrimination, and commanders can more easily dismiss complaints they disagree with.

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Hugely proud to be part of this project. Gorgeous line art by @joshadams.bsky.social, colors by @nickfil.bsky.social & Matthew Wilson, letters by @longtalljodie.com, and story by Jim & Allie Bourdy. In the ISLANDS IN THE SKY anthology in comic shops this Wednesday!

Appalachia Comics Project@appalachiacomics.bsky.social · 21h ago

It was just rain. Until it wasn’t. Check out this sneak preview of “Just Rain” by Jim & Allie Bourdy in ‘Islands In The Sky: A People’s History of Hurricane Helene’ Written By: Jim & Allie Bourdy And Greg Pak Art By Josh Adams Colors By Nick Filardi & Matthew Wilson Letters By Jodie Troutman

The entire continental US is covered by smoke plumes and there are spots in the northwest that are absurdly toxic, do NOT go outside there. For reference, "hazardous" starts at an AQI of 300. fire.airnow.gov

A third detainee died after being held at Delaney Hall, according to Rep. Rob Menendez (D-NJ), who said the death wasn’t disclosed to the public by Immigration and Customs Enforcement because the agency recently changed how it reports deaths of detainees. www.thecityreporter.nyc/2026/08/04/t...

A Third Delaney Hall Detainee Has Died, New Jersey Congressman Says

Rep. Rob Menendez said ICE confirmed details of the death, which took place weeks ago, to him during an oversight visit to the facility on Monday.

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Oregon is nearing its all-time wildfire acreage record, with over 2 million acres burned so far this season. With continued dry conditions and fire danger, the state could surpass the record soon. Officials urge caution with fire restrictions and prevention. #wildfire #News

Oregon nears all-time wildfire acreage record as 2026 fires top 2 million acres

Oregon is nearing its all-time wildfire acreage record, with over 2 million acres burned so far this...

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If you're part of the BioWare or Sims community and want to talk about how those studios' queer characters and themes have impacted you and your fears for those series moving forward after this sale, I'd love to chat with you for a Kotaku story. Can be reached here or email kshepard@kotaku.com

Kotaku@kotaku.com · 20h ago

Well, I guess Electronic Arts belongs to Saudi Arabia, private equity, and Jared Kushner now. https://kotaku.com/electronic-arts-officially-belongs-saudi-arabia-jared-kushner-now-2000721666