U.S. prisons are notorious for bad food — from bland, low-nutrient dishes to straight-up moldy meals. We teamed up with "The Pitt" fan account @nocontextthepitt to talk about the impacts of meager food behind bars. See the 18-slide post: www.instagram.com/p/DbI835iESPt/

📢 JOB ALERT: @blockclubchi.bsky.social is teaming w/ @thetrace.org to hire a reporter focused on gun violence in Chicago. By combining the Trace's expertise + BC's neighborhood approach, this reporter will be positioned to land stories that drive change. Apply: blockclubchicago.org/the-trace-is...

The Trace Is Hiring: Staff Writer On Gun Violence In Chicago

The Trace, in partnership with Block Club Chicago, is looking for a full-time staff writer to cover the impact of gun violence on Chicago’s neighborhoods. The staff writer in this role, which is funde...

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This is an interesting setup and obviously an important reporting gig: "The staff writer in this role, which is funded by The Trace but based in Block Club’s newsroom, will cover gun violence, public safety and justice in Chicago." blockclubchicago.org/the-trace-is...

The Trace Is Hiring: Staff Writer On Gun Violence In Chicago

The Trace, in partnership with Block Club Chicago, is looking for a full-time staff writer to cover the impact of gun violence on Chicago’s neighborhoods. The staff writer in this role, which is funde...

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Update: Google just sent me a statement saying it is “rolling back” this AI feature that let anyone make completely bullshit satellite images. Comes after our demos of the tool and those from OSINT researchers. One of the worst AI tools I’ve ever seen bsky.app/profile/jose...

Joseph Cox@josephcox.bsky.social · 5d ago

New from 404 Media: Google Earth has introduced an AI feature that lets anyone fabricate completely bullshit satellite images. In our own tests, we added a “bomb blast and crater” to an area of Los Angeles. This is a misinformation time bomb, will 100% be abused www.404media.co/google-earth...

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I thought this was a good read on how Disney is actively cultivating new generations of Spiderman fans with their Spidey cartoon www.wsj.com/business/med...

The Hit Show That Pulls in Fans to Spend Billions of Hours Watching Spider-Man

A new movie this week is expected to have the biggest opening of the year

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I have a million (complimentary) thoughts about the Odyssey after finally seeing it, among them that while I think Ludwig Göransson's score is amazing, it is probably going to undeservedly win an Oscar and rob Ludwig Göransson for his brilliant work on Mandalorian and Grogu

A shocking and important story from @themarshallproject.org, @chicago.suntimes.com, and @wbez.org about the Joliet Treatment Center

The Marshall Project@themarshallproject.org · 2w ago

There have been more than 70 fires, including a dozen cases of self-immolation, in the last three years at an Illinois prison that was supposed to be a model of prioritizing mental health treatment and healing instead of punishment.

Exciting cinephile news: LA's legendary Cinerama Dome and the former Arclight Theater is getting restored and reopened next year It "will retain 35mm capabilities to showcase archival film prints and house several premium format screens, including 70mm auditoriums" variety.com/2026/film/ne...

The Cinerama Dome Lives! Iconic Hollywood Theater to Reopen Alongside New 14-Screen Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

Viva la Cinerama Dome! Sony is officially reviving one of Hollywood's most beloved movie theaters, which has been shuttered since 2020.

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Congratulations to whomever beat me to grabbing that random decent seat to the 3am showing of The Odyssey in 70mm that suddenly appeared on Fandango for one glorious, fleeting moment 😤

Our unprecedented analysis of child welfare data estimated that the mothers of Black newborns are 2.5 times more likely to be reported to the police than the mothers of White newborns over allegations – often false – that they used drugs during pregnancy.

Moms of Black Newborns Often Flagged to Police Over Drug Use Claims

Child welfare referred Black families to law enforcement 14,000 times, despite not confirming claims of abuse.

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I lived next door to Cactus Taquería #1 for five years. Objectively the best Mexican food I have ever had, and some of the best food period 😭 I couldn't begin to count how many tacos and burritos I put away here lataco.com/cactus-tacos...

After 34 Years, Hollywood’s Iconic Cactus Taquería #1 Is Being Forced to Close This Sunday ~ L.A. TACO

You have two days left to eat at the taquería that survived a drive-by in the 90s and is beloved by Brad Pitt and Johnny Knoxville. We sat down with the owners to go down memory lane with them and rem...

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I love living in Queens because what do you mean I walked out of the store and there was Spider-Man. Happy 4th of July!

BREAKING: The Supreme Court holds that the Fourteenth Amendment protects birthright citizenship, blocking Donald Trump's executive order to end it. Roberts has the opinion for the court, which is 5-4 on the constitutional question and 6-3 on whether federal law protects birthright citizenship.

That was a brutal Mets game to be at, but at least we had a very good "Pete Alonso" chant going at the end Also appreciated this Cubs fan's sign a few rows in front of us

Cubs are in town ahead of my birthday which feels like a punishment with how the Mets have been playing

Our Staff Writer Daja E. Henry and @mississippitoday.org reporter Mina Corpuz have spent a lot of time investigating deaths in the Mississippi prison system. Ask them anything on Reddit, starting now: www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comme...

In 1992, David Wood was convicted of murdering young women and girls in Texas. Now his lawyers have one last chance to stop his execution. "The Last 12 Weeks," our new series with @themarshallproject.org, follows a team of defense attorneys as they try to save their client’s life. lnk.to/last12weeks

Very excited for the new season of Serial in partnership with @themarshallproject.org. All five episodes drop this Thursday wherever you listen to podcasts

Serial Productions@serialproductions.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Summer 1987. Six young women and girls were found buried in the desert outside El Paso. A jury sentenced David Wood to death. For three decades, he's maintained his innocence. Now a team of lawyers is trying to prove it. "The Last 12 Weeks," our new podcast with @themarshallproject.org, out June 18.

Summer 1987. Six young women and girls were found buried in the desert outside El Paso. A jury sentenced David Wood to death. For three decades, he's maintained his innocence. Now a team of lawyers is trying to prove it. "The Last 12 Weeks," our new podcast with @themarshallproject.org, out June 18.

I moved to NYC in December 2019, right before the pandemic shut this city down but I stuck with it, and I feel like I have finally officially reached New Yorker status 💯💯💯 go knicks

This is how NYC feels tonight, go knicks

The Miracle at Madison #lgk

At least 4 million people in the tristate area just yelled out "fuck" in unison when Hart missed that layup

On an average day under Trump, ICE has 25 children aged 3 or younger in custody. In total, at least 500 babies and toddlers have been detained. That number is 10 times higher than it was in the previous 12 months under former President Joe Biden.

Trump Has Put 500 Babies and Toddlers In Immigration Jails

Young children in detention stopped eating, began hitting themselves and became ill, according to parents.

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Stacey King idioms still rattle in my head CONSTANTLY to this day, whether I'm at a random game or just in casual conversation. RIP to a Chicago broadcasting legend. He made the Bulls *so* much more fun to watch

Shams Charania Tweets@shamsbot.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Stacey King has passed away at 59 years old. A three-time NBA champion with the Chicago Bulls across eight NBA seasons after being the No. 6 pick in the 1989 draft, and a beloved broadcaster for the team in his post-playing career.

STATUS SCOOP: Scott Pelley has been terminated from CBS News. More in @status.news shortly. Subscribe here: status.news/subscribe

Every day across the country, people who were arrested by ICE are released. Often they’re alone far from home. But a loose network of men and women are working to help. I rode with a woman as she drove folks home. My latest on a remarkable national story www.chicagotribune.com/2026/05/30/i...

Sorry but you'll never convince me losing the Lucas Museum wasn't a generational fumble by Chicago. www.vogue.com/article/luca...

The ICE agent charged with shooting a Venezuelan immigrant in north Minneapolis during Operation Metro Surge and lying about the circumstances has been arrested in Texas after Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension agents tracked him there.

ICE agent charged in shooting of Venezuelan immigrant during Operation Metro Surge arrested in Texas

Christian Castro’s arrest could lead to extradition proceedings between Minnesota and Texas.

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