Monsters

Jane Austen used 'however' at the beginning of a sentence, and so can you.

someone buy me a metrocard machine for the @thecityreporter.nyc newsroom PLEASE

Metropolitan Transportation Authority@mta.info · 9h ago

We’re auctioning a limited number of MetroCard Vending Machines and MetroCard Express Machines! The auction is now open and offers must be received by Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 8 pm EST. Learn more and bid on our website: mta.info/auction

new: Gov. Hochul's office is actively looking into any potential tax fraud revealed through the rollout of NYC's pied-à-terre tax, a spokesperson says. e.g., cases where someone claims to live here most of the time, but doesn't pay NYC taxes, or has their car registered elsewhere

nurses can’t get student loans but we have all the money in the world for this

The New York Times@nytimes.com · 1h ago

Breaking News: A new class of warships backed by President Trump will cost 50% more than expected, for a total cost of $275 billion.

I wont name who but I saw a young actor in a miniseries and thought, oh this person genuinely sucks Then I saw them in another miniseries and they were stunning. Literally incredible. Highlight of a series stacked with great actors Anyway, I think about that allllllll the time.

omg I found the picture ❤️

ECP@ecppdx.bsky.social · 20h ago

Years ago I coined the milleneuve, which is a unit to measure how horrible the sky color is based on Villeneuve films. Blade Runner 2049 is around 900mn. Today is around 250 I'd say. (It's a very scientific scale.)

Man, this film is such a ✨movie✨ I loved that so much

Norah Woodsey@norahwoodsey.com · yesterday

Just saw The Odyssey. What a journey, eh? But Nolan really brought it home.

Three book club/pr firm/whatever emails in one minute has to be a new record for me

Hollywood is diabolical.

Samantha Morton Says She’s Been Out of Work Since Filming ‘The Odyssey’

Samantha Morton revealed she hasn't worked since wrapping Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey," despite delivering a stand-out performances.

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i should add- breaking the collarbone of a baby who is the granddaughter of a REPUBLICAN US SENATOR is not a bridge too far for republicans. max miller is the villain in this story but bernie moreno looks like a feckless loser, allowing his party to carry on this way. what a pathetic bunch.

this is so fucking disgusting.

Kyle Griffin@kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 10h ago

Mike Johnson tells Politico that he's standing behind Republican Max Miller — despite the "serious" domestic abuse allegations against him.

honestly can't stress enough, as a former family law attorney, how depressingly common Max Miller's behavior and words are, right down to the petty fixation on custody procedure and rules when faced with allegations of shocking violence.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · yesterday

Rep. Max Miller: "When I was reported for child abuse of my daughter for a broken collarbone, my daughter was in my ex-wife's care 9 out of the last 11 days and she took her to the emergency room, which is a contempt violation from our shared parenting plan."

Just saw The Odyssey. What a journey, eh? But Nolan really brought it home.

Here's a link to the story, for those who can't parse images. short-stories.co/@raybradbury...

There Will Come Soft Rains by Ray Bradbury

The voice-clock sang, breakfast was ejected, but no doors slammed. The garage chimed and lifted its door to reveal the waiting car. The house sat alone in a city of rubble and…

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Inside you are two wolves

They’re being coached on this two sides line? I know it’s a familiar response, but this is the third time ive seen it RE this situation

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · yesterday

NN: The abuse allegations against Rep. Max Miller -- Moreno says he should resign, but President Trump disagrees. Do you think Miller should step down? REP. JIMMY PATRONIS: No. I agree with the president. This is a family fight. Unfortunately, divorces are messy. There are two sides to every story.

This may sound radical but "games are shit" is actually the median opinion of every Gamer.

religious studies, hm that seems like a hot stove

The New Republic@newrepublic.com · 2d ago

President Trump is banning students majoring in degrees that don’t make enough money from taking out college loans. Degrees for social work, art, religious studies, teaching aides, and music will be hit the hardest. trib.al/aaAEu6v

no it is true look at these gross trees

Josh Marshall@joshtpm.bsky.social · 2d ago

Trump Launches Into Extraordinary Rant About ‘Disgusting’ Blue Cities: ‘Their Trees Are All Gross’ talkingpointsmemo.com/news/trump-l...

I am this close to eating my dog’s tick and flea meds

NBC News@nbcnews.com · 2d ago

Health officials warn residents about rabbit fever, a rare tick-borne illness, after three cases were reported on Long Island.

Ah yes, noted Albanian citizen and former NYC mayor who rug pulled a cryptocurrency out there speaking to small town Wisconsin on the inevitability of data centers, a natural fit

Hell Gate *subscribe today!*@hellgatenyc.com · 2d ago

This past weekend, former Mayor Eric Adams was in Wisconsin Rapids—population 18,654—trying to convince residents that they should allow a real estate developer to build a data center in the heart of their town. The public hearing did not go well. hellgatenyc.com/eric-adams-i...

I am ready to be done with the michigan primary

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AHAHAHAHAHA who has ever met an author who would SHUT UP about writing That said I am guessing the complainers are not seeking "How do I write" -- of which there are REAMS of advice -- but "How do I get published" And are not satisfied with the answers received

Antony Johnston@antonyjohnston.bsky.social · 2d ago

Seeing complaints online that authors 'gatekeep' information…! Absolute nonsense. There is no industry or craft in the world which is so comprehensively written about, studied, and discussed as fiction writing, and every author I know welcomes new writers who are serious about giving it a go.

nyc weather today

Oh wow, thank you totally real person!

This mf is literally doing "Other than that, Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play?"

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 3d ago

Trump: "Japan has been very good to us with the exception of Pearl Harbor"