I'm not sure folks have realized just how crazy the second half of 2026 and 2027 will be for global temperatures – on the back of a record-smashing El Niño event. Here is my latest estimate of where both years will end up compared to global temperatures since 1850.

So the key findings of Amnesty's report was that these anti-rights groups have massive funding, that it comes largely from far-right christian groups in the US, and that they're abusing UK charity law to misrepresent themselves as pro-rights organisations.

New from 404 Media: Google Earth has introduced an AI feature that lets anyone fabricate completely bullshit satellite images. In our own tests, we added a “bomb blast and crater” to an area of Los Angeles. This is a misinformation time bomb, will 100% be abused www.404media.co/google-earth...

1. Amnesty International has withstood threats from death squads and dictators. But it could not stand up to JK Rowling and the anti-trans movement she finances. It has apologized for calling those groups "anti-rights" after legal threats. Subscribe to support our journalism.

Amnesty International UK Caves To JK Rowling, Issues Apology For Calling Anti-Trans Groups "Anti-Rights"

The organization has stood up to dictators and death squads, but Rowling and the UK's anti-speech laws were apparently too much.

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🎉 IT'S LIVE 🎉 The game industry hardship fund itch bundle made in partnership with @necrosoftgames.com is HERE. Over 100 games for $10+ bucks: all funds (save for itch fees) go directly to the UVW-CWA Game Worker Hardship Fund. GOOD GAMES FOR A GOOD CAUSE👇 itch.io/b/3802/game-...

New post out on Weather West on the upcoming intense, double-peaked heatwave event in the Pacific Southwest. What are the (indirect) links to Hurricane Genevieve? (Substantial.) And also: will California see an uptick in wildfire activity? (Probably yes.)

Building Western ridge will bring double-peaked Southwest U.S. heatwave into August, with elevated humidity persisting in SoCal due to very warm ocean - Weather West

July 28, 2026 - Daniel Swain - Continued ocean warming brings increasingly warm and humid conditions to coastal SoCal In recent weeks, the Pacific Ocean along the immediate Pacific Coast has continued to warm. Earlier this year, I mentioned that this was not yet due to El Niño because...well, El Niño had not developed yet (and was, instead, related to other patterns #

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Blacksky. Available now on iOS and Android.

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Joining the beta is easy. Download for iOS: testflight.apple.com/join/ST8N2Qda Download for Android: play.google.com/store/apps/d... If you run into any issues, you can follow the instructions here for help: docs.blacksky.community/info-about-b...

Hi everyone, today me and 22 others at Double Fine were hit by layoffs today. All the people who lost their jobs today care so much about the games they make and the people they work with. If anyone is looking for a tools SE with 7 years of experience and who brings baked goods on Mondays lmk.

Signal boost for my partner :) When your industry is in shambles but you are still passionate about games, what do you do? Put your creativity to good use with original songs and videos, homages to the games you love. #GameDev #IndieDev #StarSeeker youtu.be/rdEOv-4Pvnc

Braille In Spaaaace! (inspired by STARSEEKER)

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it does actually sound like taylor farms and the white house teamed up to try and blame taco bell for the outbreak. unprecedented corruption

Jessica Nix@jessicanix.bsky.social · 2w ago

NEW: As cyclosporiasis cases jumped, the company linked to the outbreak - Taylor Farms - effectively delayed a recall that mounted in consumer confusion. Gift link for @business www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

On Mon, Jul 20 at 1pm PT, I'll host a live discussion focusing on last week's "lightning bust" wildfire outbreak in PacNW, potential impacts of TS Elida's remnants in CA/PacNW (inc. more lightning), and our rapidly-strengthening El Niño event.

Pacific NW "lightning bust" wildfires, TS Elida moisture & dry thunderstorms? Plus: El Niño update - YouTube

The latest in a recurring series of live, virtual, & interactive #weather and #climate-focused "office hours" hosted by Dr. Daniel Swain. 07/20/2026 topic: I...

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If you are asking how to support my work, I have only one ask: Tell everyone to subscribe to Democracy Docket and share its content. Thanks. demdock.com/4w6emld

They have a nice site with instructions in multiple languages, and for multiple countries. corsirosenthalfoundation.org/instructions/

How to build your own Corsi-Rosenthal Box - Corsi-Rosenthal Foundation

Dedicated to providing cleaner safer air for all.

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Canadians and Northern USers, you would be shocked how well these work! Please, please, if you have the time and the money, make one.

🍁Mel🇨🇦@melhathnofury.bsky.social · 3w ago

Here’s instructions on building your own Corsi-Rosenthal box.

We, as people, can make THE difference, always. Something we tend to forget too easily.

Josh Johnson@joshjohnsoncomedy.bsky.social · 3w ago

Those nights are rare, and they only happen because of the people in the room. Thank you to everyone who came out. We get to do it four more times this weekend at Massey Hall, and I can’t wait to see you there.

Bathrooms were never just abt bathrooms (but rather the ability to exist in public). Health care was always abt bodily autonomy the same as abortion. And at core, this is abt forced compliance + control for everyone. Anyone who thinks they're exempt is deluded. Even the boys with their T shots.

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The creator of Roger Rabbit (who is 85 years old by the way) is a good sort Crossposted with @openvibe.social

Karma is such a deadbeat. The worst people are having the best time ever.

I like my troop. Quiet and shy is fine, a soft and subtle force. @joshjohnsoncomedy.bsky.social

JK Rowling through her TERF organization, Beira's Place have sent Amnesty International a demand letter seeking a full retraction of their report, a public apology, and a bar to future criticism of gender critical groups as anti rights orgs. If they don't comply, they'll commence legal action.

Scientists--if your funding was cut over the last year (for research on climate, global health, DEI, LGBTQ or womens health, etc) but you managed to keep the research going, I want to talk to you for an upcoming article! Plz contact me: gewin at me dot com. Re-posts appreciated!

Do not fall for it. Trump has been laying the groundwork to justify massive interference in our midterms. It’s coming on Thursday. Don’t let him fool you.

Reach out to your friends and colleagues and invite them to the rally TOMORROW, and attend if you’re able! It’s really important that you show up for this for a few reasons:

United Videogame Workers-CWA@videogameworkers.bsky.social · 4w ago

The bosses are stealing our game industry, and we aim to take it back! We’re calling game workers, allies, and fans alike to join emergency rallies on WEDNESDAY, JULY 15th! Check this thread for times and locations as they’re established: 🧵

JKR and her new org apparently helped get the new Amnesty International report on how TERF organizations destroy lives taken down from their site. Well, guess what? The Streisand Effect is real. Here's the entire report in a thread. Read it. Share it.

Alejandra Caraballo@esqueer.net · 3w ago

Amnesty International put out a major report documenting the influence of UK based anti trans gender critical organizations and their funding. Within hours, GC groups threatened defamation lawsuits and Amnesty was forced to pull it down. Proving the point they're anti rights. Anyways, here it is.

Many of you are asking how you can help me. My only ask is this: Spread the word about the threats to democracy and how we can fight back. Tell everyone to subscribe to Democracy Docket and share its content. Thanks. bit.ly/4qmEiFz

Amnesty International put out a major report documenting the influence of UK based anti trans gender critical organizations and their funding. Within hours, GC groups threatened defamation lawsuits and Amnesty was forced to pull it down. Proving the point they're anti rights. Anyways, here it is.

watching people who are mediocre advocates for women AT BEST try to capitalize on a white man’s SA to convince Michigan voters they should fear Abdul is giving me a fucking aneurysm

Cats are misunderstood and we underestimate their need for love/relationship. Great story <3

Massimo (mirror)@rainmaker1973-m.bsky.social · 3w ago

A girl adopted the most aggressive cat before it was put to sleep. In a month she managed to change him completely. Original post

If you’ve got a spare share today, I would so appreciate it. Still trying to climb out of the financial and medical fallout of the past 16 months, especially as our legislative and legal fight continues.

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My doctor is pretty convinced that's why I'm sick now; he thinks the thyroiditis and goiter started once I hit too many months of chronic stress. I'm trying my best to get better, and that's why I seriously appreciate the support/shares/boosts; it truly means a lot. gofund.me/7872605fc