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Mike Nellis@mikenellis.bsky.social · 2w ago

Absolutely heartbreaking letter from the mother of Alex Pretti, six months after his murder by ICE agents. How is it possible that we still haven’t seen even a hint of justice for such a heinous crime?

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Frankie de la Cretaz@thefrankiedlc.news · 4w ago

The Women's Professional Baseball League has announced team names and branding ahead of its inaugural season, which begins August 1. They are the Boston Hunters, the Los Angeles Queens, the New York Heights, and the San Francisco Firebells (elaboration on meaning/inspo in this thread).

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Elana Levin@levin.bsky.social · 2mo ago

The Fleshtones -Shiney Heinie Huge riff! Great yowl! The best garage revival album of 2008 is from a band so old they had a song in Animal House. NYC's own Fleshtones never stoped writing great new songs. They are one of the best live bands I have ever seen. #TheN0ughtie5 D 18 NK❌JC❌SG❌

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YouTube video by The Fleshtones - Topic

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Elana Levin@levin.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Immortal Technique - Peruvian Cocaine 2003 #TheN0ughtie5 D 17 NK✅JC✅SG❌ Indictment on a pan flute: In a 3rd world fascist state lock the nation With 90% of the wealth in 10% of the population The Central Intelligence Agency takes weight faithfully The finest type of China white & cocaine you'll see

48 Hills@48hills.bsky.social · 2mo ago

"It’s hard to imagine that right-wing PACs and dark money groups are going to come in on the side of Chan to keep you out of Congress," Tim Redmond counsels Wiener. "They would much rather have you."

Wiener claims right-wing dark money is out to prevent him from winning. Seriously? - 48 hills

It's bizarre: He's raising money talking about right-wing donors attacking him, but they aren't supporting his opponent; mostly, they support Wiener. Look at the names.

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talia jane@taliajane.bsky.social · 2mo ago

❗️FBI is reaching out to people who were previously arrested by NJSP during protests outside Delaney Hall. Some have received phone calls or door knocks. National Lawyers Guild is spreading an advisory for people to contact their hotline if feds come knocking:

On Friday June 5th, at least 2 comrades arrested by state troopers on 5/29 at Delaney Hall were called by someone who self-identified as an FBI agent. On Saturday, June 6th, at least one comrade received a phone call followed by a doorknock by the FBI PHONE CALLS AND DOOR KNOCKS FROM LAW ENFORCEMENT: if you receive a phone call from a number you don't know: Ask "who is this?" and write down their response. Ask the agent 1) their agency, 2) the agent's name, and 3) their phone number. tell them 4) you will not answer any questions and 5) a lawyer will contact them. Hang up as soon as you get their name and agency. If it is a doorknock, ask for the same info (name, agency, phone number) or for them to slide a card under the door --DO NOT open the door.You have a constitutional right to remain silent and you have a constitutional right to not open your door or let law enforcement into your home without a warrant. Since it is also crime to lie to law enforcement, the safest thing is to only "leave your name and number. a lawyer will contact you." If feds call or come knocking call the National Lawyers Guild's Federal Defense Hotline 212-679-2811. Leave your name and phone number. A lawyer will contact you so that you can have a privileged conversation about your rights, risks, and responsibilities and be connected with appropriate legal resources.
Britt Robson @brittrobson.bsky.social · 2mo ago

In my opinion, the greatest saxophonist who ever blew breathe died today. To me, Sonny Rollins provided more joy and wonder than Bird, Coltrane, Pres, you name it. He was superlative improviser, who left me giddy + awestruck at least 3 of the five times I saw him, and merely uplifted the other two.

Jeff Weiss@passionweiss.bsky.social · 2mo ago

RIP Sonny Rollins, the Colossus who reinvented the saxophone at least twice, who tapped the subconscious realm to realize the most brazen, beautiful riffs ever conceived, who embodied a spirit of total integrity & discipline, playing for hours under the bridge, consecrated to pure mastery of the art

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Max Kennerly@maxkennerly.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Oh this is delightful. Let's start with SpaceX's violation of 17 CFR § 229.504 (Item 504). Their "use of proceeds" neglects to mention they are contractually obligated to use the first $20 billion from it to pay off a bridge loan. This is also while their quarterly cash burn exceeds $8 billion. /1

USE OF PROCEEDSWe expect to receive approximately $ of net proceeds from this offering (or $ if the underwriters exercise their option to purchase additional shares of Class A common stock in full), based upon the assumed initial public offering price of $ per share (which is the midpoint of the price range set forth on the cover page of this prospectus) after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by us. We intend to use the net proceeds from this offering to fund our growth strategy, including the expansion of our AI compute infrastructure, enhancements to our launch infrastructure and launch vehicles, increases in the scale and capacity of our satellite constellations, and any remaining amounts for general corporate purposes.SpaceX Bridge LoanIn March 2026, SpaceX entered into a new bridge loan credit agreement (the “SpaceX Bridge Loan”) with a syndicate of lenders, providing for an unsecured bridge term loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of $20,000 million. The SpaceX Bridge Loan matures on September 2, 2027, with two three-month extensions at the Company’s option, subject to the absence of a continuing default and the payment of an extension fee of 0.25% of the aggregate outstanding principal per extension, resulting in a final extended maturity date of March 2028. The proceeds of the SpaceX Bridge Loan were used to repay the X B-1 Term Loan, the X B-3 Term Loan, the xAI Fixed Rate Loan, the xAI Floating Rate Loan and the xAI 12.5% Senior Secured Notes (as defined and described in Note 10, Debt, to the consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this prospectus). The Company may also use the remaining proceeds for general corporate purposes.The SpaceX Bridge Loan bears interest, at the Company’s election, at a rate per annum equal to (i) Term SOFR plus an applicable margin ranging from 0.75%-1.75% (depending on the Company’s debt rating), or (ii) a base rate equal to the highest of (a) the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.5%, (b) the Prime Rate, (c) Term SOFR plus 1.0% and (d) 1.00%, plus an applicable margin ranging from 0.00% to 0.75% (depending on the Company’s debt rating). In addition, the Company is obligated to pay duration fees equal to 0.125% of outstanding principal on the first anniversary of closing and 0.25% of outstanding principal on the fifteen-month anniversary of closing. As of March 31, 2026, the Company was in compliance with all covenants under the SpaceX Bridge Loan.The obligations of the Company under the SpaceX Bridge Loan are guaranteed on a joint and several basis by X Corp., X.AI LLC, and CTC Property LLC (each a subsidiary of the Company). The SpaceX Bridge Loan may be prepaid at any time, in whole or in part, without premium or penalty. The Company is required to use an amount 123 Table of Contents equal to the net cash proceeds of certain debt financings to repay amounts outstanding under the SpaceX Bridge Loan and to apply an amount equal to the net proceeds of a qualified initial public offering, including this offering,
George Pearkes@peark.es · 3mo ago

SpaceX S1 is out. I have to get my kid to soccer, will post stuff about this later or tomorrow. www.sec.gov/Archives/edg...

Jenny Difficult-Frecklington-Jones #IStandWithPalestine🍉🍉@joneshowdareyou.bsky.social · 3mo ago

“In my lifetime I have witnessed a terrible decline. In yours, you could and should witness a wonderful recovery.” What an immense privilege it has been to be alive at the same time as this incredible human being—David Attenborough. #Happy100thBirthday🥳 www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...

‘The greatest ambassador for life on Earth’: Tributes paid to David Attenborough on his 100th birthday

Naturalist says he has been ‘overwhelmed by greetings’ as milestone is marked with event at Royal Albert Hall

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Justin Sherin@wychstreet.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Saying this now, just in case - - New Yorkers hated Giuliani on 9/10, couldn't wait to get rid of him - Giuliani was in the street on 9/11 bc the Command Center at 7WTC was destroyed (he put it there to be near Judi Nathan) - Giuliani killed 343 firemen by forcing cheap radios on them

St. Simeon the Holy Fool@simeonthefool.bsky.social · 3mo ago

AI creativity is that which can say, “I studied 10,000 French Academic paintings and here is the most statistically typical result.” Human creativity is that which can say, “I studied 10,000 French Academic paintings and now I’m so sick of it, I’m gonna go invent Impressionism.”