Three states this year became the first to enact laws restricting companies from using personal data such as browsing history or shopping habits to set individualized prices on goods and services, a practice known as surveillance pricing, Stateline reports. iowacapitaldispatch.com/2026/08/05/r...

States begin banning ‘surveillance pricing’ that uses personal data to charge more • Iowa Capital Dispatch

Three states this year became the first ones to enact laws restricting companies from using surveillance pricing.

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Steve Herman@newsguy.bsky.social · yesterday

"While I was silent, others were happy to write my story for me. No more." - David Ellison, chief executive of Paramount Skydance www.nytimes.com/2026/08/04/op...

Big fan of ABS challenges

I just changed the cabin air filter in my car. Complete pain in the ass, but saved me over $40!

Guy on Craigslist wants me to put down a deposit before I see the couch I might buy.

It will be as theatrically significant as Mel Gibson's grievance antisemitic babyman Jesus movie was as a response to The Last Temptation of Christ, except scaled appropriately for stupid

The Guardian@theguardian.com · 2w ago

Elon Musk says Grok Imagine will make ‘historically accurate’ AI adaptation of Homer’s Odyssey

Caitlin Clark named a cover athlete for NBA 2K27, becoming the first WNBA player featured on her own global cover. Victor Wembanyama is on the standard edition, and Derrick Rose is on the limited ultra edition. Launches 9/4. CC edition is $99.99

Caddyshack!

Patrick Klepek@patrickklepek.bsky.social · 3w ago

Do you remember what *your* first R-rated movie was? I finally asked my mom (I couldn't remember), and she told me it was The Lost Boys when I was roughly the same age as my daughter (about 9). The movie traumatized her more than it did me, apparently

Should I subscribe to the Chicago Tribune? It’s $1 for a year.

Yet another despicable fucking thing.

Catherine Rampell@crampell.bsky.social · 3w ago

A White House report has defended the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act, pushing back against its characterization by a Smithsonian Institution exhibit that the law was racially motivated. www.forbes.com/sites/stuart...

Good riddance to bad rubbish. The US got a little better today.

Lucy, pictured, just took my spot on the couch with the biggest shit-eating grin on her face.

She thinks you’re fucking idiots, Iowa.

MeidasTouch@meidastouch.com · 4w ago

NEWS: Republican U.S. Senate candidate in Iowa Ashley Hinson says her family can barely afford groceries. Her disclosures say she’s worth up to $7M richer since taking office. And the “all my stocks are sold” claim? Also false. The receipts 👇

Chalk art in Iowa City

“We prefer the measured government that Republicans provide”

The Washington Post@washingtonpost.com · last mo.

Thirteen Democratic House members and candidates announced their support for a centrist initiative aimed at pushing back against the party’s tilt toward democratic socialism.

What a joke.

Tony East@tonyreast.bsky.social · last mo.

Alyssa Thomas suspended one game, given a flagrant 2 for contact to Caitlin Clark’s throat:

Can’t wait to mock Arena

rat king 🐀 👑 @mikeisaac.bsky.social · last mo.

News: Meta is currently building a prediction markets app to rival Polymarket and Kalshi, according to sources the app, currently called "Arena," will be a standalone offering and was ordered up by Mark Zuckerberg www.nytimes.com/2026/06/23/t...

Baking for me as well. Yeast and I don’t get along.

Brad Pitt Fighter@hillrat.bsky.social · 2mo ago

I don't fuck with baking or dessert in general.

Rock Island is gonna be "Chicago" at this rate. New shirts online now, in Chicago soon.

just keep at this do not let them off the hook

Jason Meisner@jmetr22b.bsky.social · 2mo ago

JUST IN: As the "Broadview Six" scandal grows, the defense is seeking evidence the White House put pressure on the U.S. Attorney's Office to indict. They're asking for communications about the case, including from Aakash Singh, a top deputy under acting AG Todd Blanche.

We need fun Pete.

Wrigley Field Ivy@wrigleyivy.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Pete why

Pete pulling a Javy

The money was always there for the good things.

W.E.D.em Boyz@leftistwonk.bsky.social · 2mo ago

The US is now spending more on data center construction than on public transportation infrastructure

Beautiful night for grilling! Sweet and spicy gochujang sauced chicken, grilled asparagus and onions, with mashed potatoes.

This is the same “we thought everyone was doing it!” argument the Astros made when they cheated in 2017.

Jonathan Bernstein@jonbern.bsky.social · 2mo ago

this is not true, and this guy doesn't speak for me! nymag.com/intelligence...

Iowa City/JoCo residents: PSA that there is an online farmer’s market every week through the growing season. A great option in advance of busy weekends, or if you don’t enjoy the crowds of the downtown market. Sign up for order reminders here! Orders.fieldtofamily.org

Some unfortunate RFK Jr. vibes

Sam Bernero@sambernero.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Pic I took of Michael Busch and Jed Hoyer arriving at Wrigley Field today.

I should’ve bought a regular six pack instead of NA. Thanks Cubs.

If all the nobles could just get out of their exposed positions in the countryside—where all sorts of trouble can ensue—and live near and attend and party with the sun king on the well-guarded premises of Versailles, I think it’s a great investment for the French people.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 3mo ago

Ernst simps for Trump's ballroom: "The correspondents dinner where the president, cabinet, & all of our correspondents were put in jeopardy by a gunman -- if we can move those social activities on the premises of the WH, make sure it's secured, I think it's a great investment by the American people"

Grass is green

The Athletic@theathletic.com · 3mo ago

LeBron James was asked about his future plans after the Lakers were eliminated from the NBA playoffs.