"A US government map of Africa mislabeled every country during a state department presentation at a global conference in Brazil this week, causing a stir among attenders who took screenshots and posted them online."
US government map of Africa mislabels every country at global conference
State department ‘takes full responsibility’ for erroneous, widely shared chart displayed at Aids conference in Brazil
theguardian.com
On this day in 1910, a white mob of hundreds massacred Black residents in Slocum, a majority-Black community in Texas.
Jul. 29, 1910 | White Mob Massacres Black Residents in Slocum, Texas
Learn more about our history of racial injustice.
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“boy george admits he used AI to create his new pro-israel song” is now a sentence we can say
This is the bike of one of the cyclists who was "bumped" by the pick-up truck driver. This sort of language is one way that media outlets downplay traffic violence.
The Durango Herald@durangoherald.bsky.social · 2w agoMedics and law enforcement responded Tuesday to a crash south of Durango where a pickup truck driver – suspected of impairment – allegedly bumped several road cyclists and seriously injured one.
It’s flooding season, New York — but city government is prepared. This morning, we announced a $43.2 million expansion in the Bureau of Coastal Resiliency — a team of engineers, field inspectors, and city planners ready to protect our city from flooding.
If you’ve never recalled a book from yourself, are you even an academic?
Monica C. Schneider@poliscimonica.bsky.social · 2w agoPro-tip: If you are looking for a book, don't spend so much time on the library site or googling for a pdf or ordering it on Amazon until after you've looked through your own shelf.
Well it took two more weeks and a New York Times front page story, but I'm delighted to see the internet talking about the devastating (and reversible with political will and serious effort) cuts to SNAP.
Lauren Bauer@laurenhlb.bsky.social · 4w agoMillions of people are losing access to food benefits right now for literally no good reason and I wish more people were aware and talking about it. www.cbpp.org/research/foo... (As opposed to or at least in addition to the other stuff.)
Over 4 million people have lost SNAP benefits (10% of the pre-HR 1 rolls) over the last year mainly due to paperwork associated with expanded work requirements and state anti-fraud/anti-mistaken payment requirements.
Carl Quintanilla@carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 2w agoPage One. @nytimes.com
Politicians usually show up at the border to demonize & fear-monger. We just drove 750 miles from El Paso to the Valley to show off the beauty & potential of our border communities. We’re showing up for Texans along the border who've been left behind by both political parties.
On this day in 1919, a mob of white men moved through a neighborhood in Washington, D.C., gathering weapons and beating Black residents, starting a campaign of terror that would continue for days.
Jul. 19, 1919 | White Mob Terrorizes Black D.C. Residents During Red Summer
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Feels like these articles are written by people trying to sell large quantities of pitchforks, tar and feathers.
Rob Larson@ironicprofessor.bsky.social · 3w agoI’ve been writing about the rich for years and ho boy, this one
Texas DPS shared aerial photos of the collapsed FM 481 bridge in Uvalde County and the flooding surrounding it. https://www.kxan.com/news/texas/flash-flood-emergency-in-texas-friday-july-17-2026/
This ESPN mini doc about how "Seven Nation Army" became an arena anthem is so good www.youtube.com/watch?v=0D8B...
The Most Famous Seven Notes in Sports | SC Featured
YouTube video by ESPN FC
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Free KN95 masks will continue to be available at hundreds of locations citywide: on.nyc.gov/freemask. For air quality guidance, visit on.nyc.gov/firesmoke.
Mask Distribution Sites - Google My Maps
In response to the wildfire smoke, free masks will be available at the listed locations.
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Talarico: "It's funny because I'm the eighth-generation Texan in the race. I think California transplants like Ken Paxton can become Texans. That's what great about our state."
These images of First Nations community members evacuating Collins, Ontario on motorboats are absolutely surreal www.facebook.com/reel/1548244...
Luke LeBrun@lukelebrun.ca · 3w agoThese photos of FNs community members fleeing their homes by boat are genuinely apocalyptic (Photo via Wayne Wastaken of Collins, Ontario, who says his “hometown is gone”) www.facebook.com/share/r/1ArN...
ok so the smoke has taken a turn, AQI is rising and emergency officials are recommending New Yorkers limit outdoor activity, keep windows closed and wear masks when outside the latest:
Wildfire Smoke Is Back and Making the Air Unhealthy: Your Guide To Staying Safe in NYC
Canadian fires are lowering air quality in New York City … again. Here’s what to know.
thecityreporter.nyc
Ossoff: In my view, he's obsessed with Georgia because he can't get over the fact that it was black voters and black political power who were instrumental to his defeat in Georgia and in a number of crucial battleground states.
The Harris County DA's office says it will treat ICE killing Lorenzo Salgado as a criminal investigation: www.texastribune.org/2026/07/13/t...
Harris County to fund independent investigation into ICE shooting
Harris County officials say they will fund an independent investigation to identify the ICE agents involved in Lorenzo Salgado Araujo's killing.
texastribune.org
Hey, New Yorkers: Mayor Mamdani is recreating the city's digital service, after Mayor Adams destroyed it. They're hiring devs, designers, and product folks to work on-site in Brooklyn, starting now. You don't even have to be a city resident. Get on it!
NYC PIT Crew
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England is ranked #1 in FIFA's pettiness standings. Whining, diving, pushing the ball away, knocking the inbounds ball off the stand out of spite.
Fitting that Norway scored while Trump’s buddy abandoned his teammates, sitting on the ground, begging the ref to bail him out.
Running an errand at 3pm and worried you'll miss the Spain VS Belgium quarterfinal? We got you. Sidewalk streams are back today. Find the closest Link NYC kiosk showing the game near you.
LinkNYC World Cup Viewing Map - Google My Maps
Locate LinkNYC kiosks streaming FIFA World Cup matches across the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island. Locations are organized by borough for easy navigation.
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