And... A human lip-syncs the lead vocals in a video for it?Truly absurd.

South Fulton's new anthem is AI-generated. Leaders say that shouldn't overshadow the community message

South Fulton officials say they created a new city anthem to inspire the local community, even if the song itself is AI-generated.

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Corporations are people, my friend… who too often undermine the ability of governments to address the shared problems of their real people.

How Malta Became a Tax Haven for Crocs and Other U.S. Companies

The Mediterranean archipelago is a hot destination for U.S. companies seeking to shield profits from income taxes.

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Meanwhile … “The U.S. taxpayer contributed hugely to the direct and indirect costs of the 2026 tournament, with the expenses easily into the billions, as costs spread across security, transportation, logistics and operations.” #suckers www.nytimes.com/athletic/749...

U.S. cities chasing millions of dollars from FIFA after hosting World Cup games (Gift Article)

FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced last year that host cities for the 2025 Club World Cup would receive $1m.

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Stolen valor from Mr. Bone Spurs. An insult to every man and woman who has worn the uniform.

Judge Wise finds that ICE coerced a 20-year-old Tongan man — admitted legally to the country three years ago — to sign a document accepting deportation, despite no criminal record or immigration proceedings against him. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

This is art.

Ben Collins@bencollins.bsky.social · yesterday

Oh my god the dietician who is telling everyone in the White House to only eat steak and sauerkraut doesn't wipe his ass.

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$1.4 billion (!?!?) for what? Plenty money for bs in the US. Always.

PBS News@pbsnews.org · 22h ago

The extension of the National Guard deployment in Washington, D.C. until January 2029 will cost roughly $1.4 billion, according to a Defense Department estimate provided to Congress. https://to.pbs.org/4pVAKf1

I suppose you would probably believe that if you had made billions of dollars in the past 18 months

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 19h ago

Trump: "Then they say, 'On the economy, Trump is at 42%.' I shouldn't be at 42%. We have the greatest economy maybe in the history of the world."

New Zealand capital delights in rare snowfall as southern city residents ski down world’s steepest street

New Zealand capital delights in rare snowfall as southern city residents ski down world’s steepest street

Snow falls in Wellington for the first time in 15 years while snow blanketed Dunedin and Christchurch on the country’s south island Temperatures have plummeted across New Zealand as an Antarctic cold snap hovers over the country, delighting the capital, Wellington, which experienced snow for the first time in 15 years, while giving a southern city’s residents a chance to ski through the streets. The front moved in on Tuesday, with much of the country waking to freezing conditions, frosts, snowfall, hail and bitingly cold wind. Continue reading...

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“Hassan ‘recently reaffirmed his commitment to Christ, stating ‘Jesus Christ is his Lord and Savior.’” Lesson: Jesus may save (some, per scripture) but he cannot vote/elect/nullify.

The Downballot@the-downballot.com · 18h ago

MAGA fans on Truth Social were apparently pissed at Trump's endorsement because they (wrongly) believed that Hassan is Muslim newrepublic.com/post/213678/...

This news made me smile.

Missouri Voters Reject Measure to Limit Their Ballot Box Powers

The state’s conservative Legislature had put the measure on the ballot that would have enacted citizen initiatives only if they won majorities in each of Missouri’s eight U.S. House districts.

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Why should we allow any nation (or company) to require the collection, processing, and surveillance of biometric information? Truly, why? The performance of security is NOT reason enough.

Airport chaos, delays as E.U. debuts biometric border system

The biometric system for non-E.U. citizens is causing long delays and short tempers at airports. Officials say the rocky rollout will get better and will improve security.

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SERIOUSLY, WATCH THIS: If you really want to understand how SUVs and pick-up trucks have ended up being MOST of the vehicles out there in cities, and the absolutely HUGE consequences of that, watch this easy-to-watch video by Not Just Bikes. Then share it as much as you can. youtu.be/jN7mSXMruEo

These Stupid Trucks are Literally Killing Us

YouTube video by Not Just Bikes

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ICE already has a program that forces immigrants to download a phone app and check in via face rec, so it’s really just a choice to tag people like animals.

Ted Hesson@tedhesson.bsky.social · 2d ago

ICE is beginning to outfit Haitian immigrants with ankle monitors after the Trump admin ended their deportation protections www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...

We’re also funding death squads but what’s really offensive is that somewhere out there a poor person might be able to eat

USA TODAY Opinion@usatodayopinion.usatoday.com · 2d ago

Opinion: Mamdani's idea may sound appealing, but it's NYC taxpayers who will take the hit, subsidizing discounts they may never even use.

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godofindifference.bsky.social@godofindifference.bsky.social · 2d ago

“London’s Kew Gardens, home to a weather station since 1871, recorded its first calendar month with no rain in 155 years.”

Aug 3rd - Egyptian middleman, Aziz Fekkesh, was supposed to meet Max Kalba in a bid to buy the plans for Karl Stromberg's submarine tracking system, but Jaws got to him first. 📽️📅 The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)

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Marc Elias@marcelias.bsky.social · 2d ago

Almost two dozen Democratic-led states asked the U.S. Supreme Court Monday to uphold a block on President Donald Trump’s sweeping attack on mail voting, saying it poses “extraordinary threats to our democracy.” www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

The opinion of the HI Supreme Court, written by Associate Justice Todd Eddins, included... 🔥

The Bulwark@thebulwark.com · 2d ago

The case before the Hawaii Supreme Court did not warrant such an impassioned condemnation of the U.S. Supreme Court. But Associate Justice Todd Eddins and his colleagues wanted to send a message to the country. Read it.

No corruption too small

These are the people mad at Dr. Fauci because he told them to wear a mask during a deadly pandemic.

And good folks in VA need to keep mobilizing like mad to boost turnout for Election Day 2026: “This November, Virginia voters will choose via ballot referendum whether to amend the state constitution to allow for automatic voting rights restoration immediately after returning from incarceration.”

Marc Elias@marcelias.bsky.social · 4d ago

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced Friday that she has restored voting rights for 66,085 people who otherwise wouldn’t be able to vote due to past felony convictions. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

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“If a country unquestioningly adopts language that obscures its bloodiest crimes to absolve their worst perpetrators, how can we expect successive generations to remember the new assaults on democracy without deploying equally forgiving language?”

Opinion | The ‘Civil War’ Is a Lie. Let’s Call It the ‘Slaveholders’ Rebellion’ Again. (Gift Article)

To face our own history, we must be honest about it.

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The Sturmabteilung (SA) /Stormtroopers /Brownshirts All names for the paramilitary wing of the Nazi Party @anntelnaes.bsky.social

Mrs. Betty Bowers@mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 3d ago

Stop calling the $1.8 billion an “anti-weaponization fund.” Call it what it is: A bribe to proven domestic terrorists to strike again if needed.

This is a great response to my thread today.

David W. Congdon@dwcongdon.com · 3d ago

1. Scholar of religion and theology here. I teach a course on Christian nationalism and American politics every year at KU. While I appreciate this thread, I would argue that America *is* a Christian nation—but specifically for the reasons identified by Matthew Avery Sutton in his new book.

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Mark Hamill@markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 3d ago

Hard to keep track of the number of times he's declared victory in his illegal war-of-choice. #86-47

The best summer camp film? That’s easy.

CRIP CAMP: A DISABILITY REVOLUTION | Official Trailer | Netflix | Documentary

YouTube video by Netflix

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Letterboxd@letterboxd.social · 3d ago

What is the best summer camp film? ⛺️ For this week’s showdown, pitch your tent by compiling your ten favorite films set at summer camps. Start listing now: https://boxd.it/iqQ