A third-generation Hollywood VFX artist on practical effects in an age of #ArtificialIntelligence. via #pressplay @kcrw.com with Madeleine Brand. #SpiderMan #Hollywood #Odyssey #VFX #blindbeaglevfx Link: www.kcrw.com/shows/press-...

"We have flipped 30 state legislative seats from Republicans since Trump took office for his second term. They have flipped zero." trib.al/gPUrLB0

Transcript: Trump Breaks Record Poll Low, Shocking Analyst: “Horrible”

As Trump hits a new bottom that outdoes his predecessors—even Richard Nixon—a veteran Democratic strategist explains how her party can do more to exploit his historic weakness.

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"The fact that Michigan’s primary is so late in the summer allows very little time for the two camps to make nice ahead of November." They may have to, and it may be very difficult:

The Michigan Democratic Primary Has Grown Absolutely Toxic

Plus: One other establishment-vs.-progressives race to keep an eye on.

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🌶️ "This is the tip of the iceberg. Apple lacks visibility into what’s been happening behind closed doors at OpenAI, where such misconduct is normalized and exemplified by leadership." 🌶️

Apple sues OpenAI over alleged trade secret theft | TechCrunch

Apple alleges the misconduct was directed by OpenAi's senior leadership, including a long-time former employee.

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Six #Maine #Democrats clamor to fill sudden void in critical U.S. Senate race Why are dems clamoring when there can only be one! Her name is Governor Janet Mills (@janetmillsforme.bsky.social). Get back in the race Governor. Your are our only hope. www.reuters.com/legal/govern...

Six Maine Democrats clamor to fill sudden void in critical US Senate race

Progressive candidate Graham Platner dropped out when a string of controversies culminated this week with an accusation of rape.

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How Graham Platner was created. FYI: Read the comments #GrahamPlatner #LeanneFan #DanielMoraff #DemocraticSocialistsOfAmerica #DSA @demsocialists.bsky.social #Maine www.wsj.com/politics/ele...

The ‘Mad Scientist’ Behind Graham Platner’s Scandal-Plagued Rise

Dan Moraff rushed the vetting of the Maine Senate candidate. He says he’s trying to blow up the way Democrats run campaigns.

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Thank you @brihreed.bsky.social for bringing the truth of @ashleystclair.bsky.social into the light. Good interview with Ashley St. Clair. Hopefully she fades into the background soon. She's not worth the time that is being given to her. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...

Ashley St. Clair is Fighting X – And Tried To Stop This Episode

Podcast Episode · Question Everything · June 25 · 1h 11m

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Trump Administration Backs Off Plan to End #OceanMonitoring The reversal comes after the Senate passed a bipartisan bill on Wednesday to block the removal of deep-sea monitoring instruments. #NationalScienceFoundation #NSF #Science #Environment www.nytimes.com/2026/06/18/c...

Trump Administration Backs Off Plan to End Ocean Monitoring

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@theguardian.com's @adamgabbatt.bsky.social analysis of #HunterBiden 's funny, honest X posts win fans – even Republicans His self-deprecating jokes and mental health advocacy have gone viral, and his political commentary is proving popular www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

Hunter Biden’s funny, honest X posts win fans – even Republicans

Self-deprecating jokes and mental health advocacy have gone viral, and his political commentary is proving popular

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@lavernecox.bsky.social reminds young LGBTQ+ people that they are divine, beautiful, and worthy

The amount of dirt on a @wmata.com seat after cleaning. D.C. metro, you can do much better. These seats are NEVER cleaned. #washingtondc #Metro #Wmata

"Just shameful, cowardly, cuckolded behavior from Bill Cassidy, who just two days ago said that the slush fund was designed with explicit intent to be an attack on the democratic foundations of the country." @timmiller.bsky.social slams Cassidy for voting to keep Trump's $1.8B slush fund alive.

World Environment Day If nature had a 'do not disturb' sign, it would hang over Sarek National Park, often called 'the last European wilderness.' On #WorldEnvironmentDay, this remote corner of Swedish Lapland... 1/5 #SarekNationalPark #Sweden #Lapland

The Trump administration is dismantling a $368M deep-ocean observation system to monitor coastal environments, marine ecosystems and powerful currents that affect the global climate. 1/2 #NationalScienceFoundation #NSF #Science #Environment www.nytimes.com/2026/06/01/c...

Trump Administration to Dismantle Ocean Monitoring System

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Much of the discussion about Delaney Hall focuses on the protests But please, concentrate on the deplorable conditions faced by immigrants-including toddlers-there Rancid food Inhumane conditions Paid for by US because Trump gave a huge contract to this private contractor #ShutDownDelaneyHall

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Sen. Andy Kim: "It's a choice. Delaney Hall is run by GEO Group. GEO Group is getting a nearly $1 billion contract to run Delaney Hall. They tell me there is one full-time doctor for 800 detainees. They could have more doctors if they wanted to, but that's cutting into their profits."

The third branch of the United States' government continues to hold this administration's illegal unilateral decision making to task. #KennedyCenter #WashingtonDC bit.ly/4fbbr5f

Judge says Kennedy Center board broke law putting Trump's name on building and blocks closure

A federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump’s name was illegally added to the Kennedy Center and blocked the administration from closing the cultural and arts venue for major renovations.

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Veteran #Texas congressman Al Green (@algreen.house.gov) beaten in Democratic primary runoff @cdmenefee.bsky.social wins 18th district race after Republican gerrymandering carved up Green’s reliably Democratic seat #AlGreen #ChristianMenefee bit.ly/4dzErm7

Veteran Texas congressman Al Green beaten in Democratic primary runoff

Christian Menefee wins 18th district race after Republican gerrymandering carved up Green’s reliably Democratic seat

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"He's a menace ... I WANT SPIDER-MAN!" J.K. Simmons is at the Mets game tonight and ran into a familiar face 😂

Rep. Barney Frank was a champion for the American people. He tirelessly fought to protect consumers after the Great Recession, and his courage to be one of the first openly gay members of Congress was critical to the fight for marriage equality. Sending my prayers to his family.

A gallon of gas now costs $5 in Connecticut. Diesel is $6. This is ruining people who live paycheck to paycheck, small businesses, farmers and the trucking industry. And there is only person who has caused prices to be this high: DONALD TRUMP.

@timmiller.bsky.social goes over J6ers pardoned by Trump re-arrested or charged w/new crimes, incl for: - assault & harassment; - child sexual exploitation & CSAM charges; - violent threats against elected officials. Ask Rs electeds, MAGAts if they are OK w/Trump pardons. 📺 youtu.be/7_ywfMp1GGE?...

Before You Vote in the Midterms, Watch This Video About Trump’s Pardoned Criminals

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Spotify has released personalised user data for the app’s 20th anniversary. Users can now view: • Which day they joined Spotify • Their total amount of songs streamed • The first song they streamed • Their most-streamed artist • A playlist of their most-streamed songs www.spotify.com/20

After a long career in comedy, Martin Short shares his story of "love, loss and survival" in a new Netflix documentary, Marty, Life Is Short. n.pr/4tuPzp4

'Marty, Life Is Short' reveals the losses endured by comedy legend Martin Short

After a long career in comedy, Martin Short shares his story of "love, loss and survival" in a new Netflix documentary, Marty, Life Is Short.

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Not since Reconstruction ended in the 1870s amid white-supremacist terrorism and voter suppression has Black electoral influence declined so suddenly in the American South. trib.al/huKmBtq

Southern Republicans Are Already Deleting Black Districts

The Supreme Court’s recent gerrymandering ruling has touched off an instantaneous demolition of Black political power as state lawmakers roll back the Second Reconstruction.

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A very interesting read on Indigenous groups migration across the Americas and #Caribbean "A New Big Database of DNA From #IndigenousAmericans Shakes Up Scientists’ Theories About Human Settlement of #SouthAmerica" by Sarah Kuta #NativeAmericans bit.ly/4eNForJ

A New Big Database of DNA From Indigenous Americans Shakes Up Scientists' Theories About Human Settlement of South America

Genomic data provides evidence for a previously unknown wave of migration, with Indigenous groups living in central and southern Mexico spreading into South America and the Caribbean starting around 1...

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"I don’t think Americans fully appreciate the extraordinary cost of Trump’s bluster. It should go without saying, but once you threaten to invade an allied country, you don’t just place the existence of the alliance in jeopardy; you raise the possibility of allies turning into mortal enemies"

Opinion | Meet the New Leader of the Free World

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“Tonight we are celebrating people, not AI. Animation is more than a prompt, it’s an art form that needs to be protected.” — Will Arnett while presenting the awards for Animation at the #Oscars

🚨 The City of Alexandria is alerting all permit applicants and property owners to a sophisticated phishing scheme currently targeting individuals and businesses nationwide.🚨 More info at Alexandriava.gov #alexandriava #dmv #citycouncil

@timmiller.bsky.social Important review and points to keep in mind, when it comes to the regime's obscene mismanagement of taxpayer dollars. Thank you, Tim. youtu.be/06CQ_C6BHZE?...

The GOP Screamed About Debt—Now They’re Burning $2B a Day

YouTube video by The Bulwark

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Apple Music introduces AI transparency tags to disclose when AI was used in artwork, tracks, compositions and music videos.