Op-ed by Ellen Steinke: "Will Illinois lawmakers let Waymo 'Move fast and break things' in Chicago?"

Op-ed: Will Illinois lawmakers let Waymo "Move fast and break things" in Chicago? - Streetsblog Chicago

As Illinois considers autonomous-vehicle legislation, proposed protections for manufacturers raise questions about safety, privacy, and public consent.

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I wonder which of her 5 languages she used?

The Associated Press@apnews.com · yesterday

BREAKING: First lady Melania Trump helps broker a ceasefire in Russian-occupied Oleshky for humanitarian aid and evacuations, the White House says.

State Asked Foreign Service Officers Up for Promotion Whether They Voted for Trump Federal law strictly prohibits making civil service personnel decisions on the basis of political affiliation. www.washingtonsun.com/administrati...

State Asked Foreign Service Officers Up for Promotion Whether They Voted for Trump

Federal law strictly prohibits making civil service personnel decisions on the basis of political affiliation.

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Kushner Phone Hack Reveals How Middle East Dictators Bought Him Off newrepublic.com/post/216985/... If Kushner et al was this brazen in 2017, what are they doing in 2025?

Kushner Phone Hack Reveals How Middle East Dictators Bought Him Off

Middle East dictators created a massive slush fund for Jared Kushner.

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I actually have an expensive bottle of sake that I’d quickly chill

Seth Abramson@sethabramson.bsky.social · 3d ago

The number of Americans who apparently have a *specifically designated* bottle of champagne somewhere in their home is absolutely shocking

Remember folks, when it happens, keep your thumb on the top and twist the bottle. Point it away from your face. Safety first!

Seth Abramson@sethabramson.bsky.social · 3d ago

The number of Americans who apparently have a *specifically designated* bottle of champagne somewhere in their home is absolutely shocking

This is the ninth (9th) major profile of Emanuel since December 2024 that failed to mention Laquan McDonald.

Heather Cherone@heathercherone.bsky.social · 2d ago

Ctrl-F “Laquan McDonald” <Not found>

Someone should ask JD Vance what his birth name is. Or the name he used when he enlisted in the Marines.

Judge orders Trump to sit for a deposition in his defamation lawsuit against the BBC by Dec. 11 apnews.com/article/trum... Am guessing they will settle the case before grandpa crazypants sits for a deposition with sharp lawyers from the BBC

Seizing Elon Musk's assets and trying him for treason would not be the first time in history when enemies of America from among the wealthy saw their fortunes confiscated.

"In the end, barely $13 of your $100 buys real airtime or digital ads." newrepublic.com/article/2163...

Putin has Trump right where he wants him The president's outright betrayal of Ukraine shows the U.S. is in a precarious position www.salon.com/2026/10/20/p... #Ukraine #Russia

Putin has Trump right where he wants him

The president's outright betrayal of Ukraine shows the U.S. is in a precarious position

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I have no idea who Cait Conley is, don't live in her district, don't even live in her state, so why is she emailing me for money every 2 hours? Citizens United is ruining the internet (along with all else it has destroyed)

New Mexico sues #Epstein attorney and accountant, accuses them of hiding sex-trafficking operation - The Associated Press

New Mexico sues Epstein attorney and accountant, accuses them of hiding sex trafficking operation — The Associated Press

New Mexico’s attorney general has filed a lawsuit against Jeffrey Epstein’s attorney and accountant.

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The $580 Medicaid gambling loophole wapo.st/47w6jne ( #giftlink ) haahaha #Medicaid #gambling

Feds tapped local surveillance networks in botched Chicago prosecutions - #Chicago Reader chicagoreader.com/news/ice-flo... #ICE #Flock #surveillance

Feds tapped local surveillance networks in botched Chicago prosecutions - Chicago Reader

During their failed efforts to prosecute Marimar Martinez and Anthony Ruiz, federal authorities accessed a network of Chicagoland license plate readers and surveillance cameras.

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Haven't posted on here in ages, since I haven't been biking/photo'ing (my usual sources of inspiration). What I HAVE been doing is trying to build a Mellotron-style keyboard instrument. (See: flutey sound in "Strawberry Fields Forever".) Long way from finished, but the electronics mostly work...

Trump Is Suing the #BBC for a Ridiculous Reason—and a Hilariously Obnoxious Amount of Money - Esquire

Trump Is Suing the BBC for a Ridiculous Reason—and a Hilariously Obnoxious Amount of Money — Esquire

My guess is that this comedy extravaganza comes to a close long before it gets to trial.

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Comic artist & illustrator E.C. Stoner, (Oct. 20, 1897-Dec. 16, 1969). One of the first Black artists to work in comics, he also worked in commercial art & later in fine art. He reportedly created the first published image of Planters' Mr. Peanuts mascot & later became a spokesman for Gordon’s Gin.

Waymo Has a Bike Lane Problem

Waymo Has a Bike Lane Problem

Waymo has reportedly told traffic safety advocates that avoiding driving in bike lanes is "too high a bar" to pass.

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"Vote yes to all judges" is some of the worst advice you can give. I beg you to not vote all "yes" or all "no." Injustice Watch has created a guide that makes you realize there are definitely judges you want to keep or get rid of. Weird advice (for me), but if you don't know, don't cast a vote.

Michael McLean@michaelmclean.me · 5d ago

Do you all know if it is legal for aldermen to post things like this from an official government account? Seems crazy to me

Are hallucinations a stage of dementia? Asking for an enemy...

Why Comedy Central Couldn’t Afford to Lose Jon Stewart - LateNighter latenighter.com/features/why...

Why Comedy Central Couldn’t Afford to Lose Jon Stewart - LateNighter

Bill Carter writes: Jon Stewart’s new two-year deal isn’t just a vote of confidence—it’s a reminder of how much Comedy Central still has riding on 'The Daily Show.'

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Noted Veteran Of Trump’s Racist Conspiracy-Mongering Condemns His Harassment Of Ilhan Omar President #Obama doesn’t love that Trump is trying to deport a member of congress for hurting his feelings. www.wonkette.com/p/noted-vete... #USPol

Noted Veteran Of Trump’s Racist Conspiracy-Mongering Condemns His Harassment Of Ilhan Omar

President Obama doesn’t love that Trump is trying to deport a member of congress for hurting his feelings.

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Canadian YouTuber Visited By Cops After Building Mock Flock To Track Cop Cars www.techdirt.com/2026/10/19/c... #Flock #Ontario

Canadian YouTuber Visited By Cops After Building Mock Flock To Track Cop Cars

If most cops had a sense of irony, they wouldn’t be cops. By that I mean that there’s little in the job that attracts people with tons of self-awareness or a finely developed sense of h…

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Man who heckled Abdul El-Sayed is former Josh Hawley aide, records show I wonder do the MAGA chuds think this helps?

Man who heckled Abdul El-Sayed is former Josh Hawley aide, records show

Thomas Teepell, who worked for Republican senator, demanded El-Sayed disavow Muslim Brotherhood

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One cop cost the city two entire Uptown Theater restorations and CPD has no desire to prevent this from happening news.wttw.com/2026/06/17/c...

Chicago Has Spent at Least $225M to Resolve Police Misconduct Lawsuits, Just 6 Months Into the Year

The city’s 2026 budget set aside just $82.5 million for police misconduct settlements, and authorized officials to borrow an additional $283.3 million to cover the soaring cost of lawsuits alleging wr...

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Right? It's wild. STB is on Green just north of Randolph. Super nice building (have been in it once or twice, prior to their moving in). Wild how Fulton Market is a magnet for firms now. Sidley is anchoring a new tower at Randolph and Halstead. www.sidley.com/en/newslandi...

Sidley Announces Chicago Office Relocation to 725 Randolph in Fulton Market | News | Sidley Austin LLP

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O.J. Simpson,…An “extremely reliable” informant told authorities about the missing murder weapon, according to newly unsealed records. The informant’s brother told The Times his sibling was at the crime scene. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/18/u... (gift link)

this pine-tree shakes down its sighs like leaves upon this shepherd's head