Alice Weber @aliceweber25.bsky.social · 06/08/2026Some scientists just proposed moving Earth 20% further from the sun using energy mined from Jupiter. Honestly, if we have the technology/ brains to move the entire planet, perhaps we should consider finding the cure for cancer. The earth can figure itself out. 010
Reposted by Alice WeberThe New York Times @nytimes.com · 23/07/2026A member of Vice President JD Vance’s security detail has been accused of compromising sensitive information and is under investigation, the Secret Service said on Thursday. It was not immediately clear what information had been compromised.nyti.msSecret Service Agent in JD Vance’s Detail Under InvestigationThe Secret Service said that a member of Vice President JD Vance’s team was accused of “compromising operational and information security.” 285516
Reposted by Alice WeberPolitico @politico.com · 23/07/2026BREAKING: The House voted to end Trump’s war in Iran, dealing him another loss. It is the second time lawmakers voted to halt the nearly five-month conflict.politico.comHouse votes to end war in Iran, dealing Trump another lossIt is the second time lawmakers have voted to halt the nearly five-month-long conflict. 1992242656
Reposted by Alice WeberForbes @forbes.com · 23/07/2026The lawsuit claims sexual assault or sexual misconduct was reported to the company every eight minutes, on average, from 2017 to 2022. forbes.comNew Lawsuit Claims Uber Covered Up Sexual Assault Stats, Board 'Ignored Red Flags'The lawsuit claims sexual assault or sexual misconduct was reported to the company every eight minutes, on average, from 2017 to 2022. 12132711688
Reposted by Alice WeberFinancial Times @financialtimes.com · 21/07/2026Bill Gates was warned about Epstein links by staff of his foundation ft.trib.al/9mnilGtft.trib.alBill Gates was warned about Epstein links by staff of his foundationIndependent review finds talks with late sex offender continued for more than three years despite concerns 74611
Reposted by Alice WeberFinancial Times @financialtimes.com · 29/06/2026US says it has agreed deal with Iran to end strikes and resume talks ft.trib.al/KwzDgMCft.trib.alUS says it has agreed deal with Iran to end strikes and resume talksTehran yet to confirm end of tit-for-tat attacks that threaten fragile truce in Strait of Hormuz 1695
Reposted by Alice WeberPolitico @politico.com · 28/06/2026The Supreme Court is spending millions to beef up security amid a rise in threats to the justices. Along with restricting the justices' personal freedoms, the move threatens to further cocoon them in ideological bubbles as they decide controversial cases.politico.comThe Supreme Court Is Building Its Own Massive Police ForceThe Supreme Court is spending millions to beef up security. At what cost? 80943942089
Reposted by Alice WeberForbes @forbes.com · 28/06/2026The new DC Studios film fell short of last year’s blockbuster opening for “Superman.”forbes.com‘Supergirl’ Falls Short With $38 Million Opening WeekendThe new DC Studios film fell short of last year’s blockbuster opening for “Superman.” 9621531
Reposted by Alice WeberFinancial Times @financialtimes.com · 29/06/2026Japan IPOs fall to 15-year low with no rapid rebound in sight ft.trib.al/qOUHwmSft.trib.alJapan IPOs fall to 15-year low with no rapid rebound in sightTokyo’s surging stocks fail to jump-start lacklustre listings market in first half of this year 0214
Reposted by Alice WeberBarack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 25/06/2026My sister Maya and I were profoundly shaped by the influence of our mom, Ann Dunham. Giving Maya a preview of the Obama Presidential Center, including a new sculpture by Maya Lin dedicated to our mom’s memory, was truly special. 480170583468
Reposted by Alice WeberFinancial Times @financialtimes.com · 26/06/2026Moscow gets a taste of Putin’s war ft.trib.al/wG2UsImft.trib.alMoscow gets a taste of Putin’s warUkrainian drones force residents in Russian capital to seek shelter for first time 34112
Reposted by Alice WeberForbes @forbes.com · 26/06/2026The Justice Department has been ordered to either unredact names of “potential co-conspirators” mentioned in certain Epstein files by next Thursday.forbes.comFederal Judge Orders DOJ To Unredact Some Details From Epstein FilesThe Justice Department has been ordered to either unredact names of “potential co-conspirators” mentioned in certain Epstein files by next Thursday. 52793853286
Reposted by Alice WeberThe New York Times @nytimes.com · 26/06/2026Heat-related deaths and disruptions to daily life in Europe are forcing politicians to reckon, in different ways, with a rapidly warming planet. Everyone agrees something must be done — but not everyone agrees on what that should be.nyti.msEurope’s Deadly Heat Wave: A Jolt for the Climate Agenda, or Just for AC?Heat-related deaths and disruptions to daily life are forcing politicians to reckon, in different ways, with a rapidly warming planet. 33814
Reposted by Alice WeberThe New York Times @nytimes.com · 02/06/2026The Trump administration is dismantling a $368 million deep-ocean observation system that was put in place a decade ago to monitor coastal environments, marine ecosystems and powerful currents that affect the global climate.nyti.msTrump Administration to Dismantle Ocean Monitoring SystemThe $368 million network of instruments collecting data in both the Atlantic and Pacific has been critical to climate and ocean research. 59264209
Reposted by Alice WeberFinancial Times @financialtimes.com · 19/02/2026 Is an AI price war about to begin? ft.trib.al/BX8VxmJ | opinionft.trib.alIs an AI price war about to begin?Assumptions underpinning valuations of big US groups might be too optimistic 3155
Reposted by Alice WeberRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 29/01/2026Amazon just announced another round of 16,000 layoffs, months after it laid off 14,000 workers. Reminder that Amazon CEO Andy Jassy raked in over $40M in 2024. And Amazon is spending at least $75 million producing and promoting the Melania documentary. The system is rigged. 909185206576
Reposted by Alice WeberPhilip Bump @pbump.com · 29/01/2026Finally got around to a bit of research I'd been meaning to explore, and: There is no documented instance of an ICE officer being identified and assaulted while off duty because he wasn't masked. www.pbump.net/o/ices-excus...pbump.netICE’s excuse for wearing masks has never actually manifestedThere have been incidents of harassment and threats. But there are no apparent incidents in which identified ICE officers have been assaulted off-duty. 459119724472
Alice Weber @aliceweber25.bsky.social · 13/01/2026Happy New Year 🤍✨ I’ve been quiet because I lost access to my account, but I’m back now. Wishing everyone a peaceful, joyful year ahead. 010
Alice Weber @aliceweber25.bsky.social · 24/01/2025That was fast 💨. And we still have 4 more years, ok… 132
Reposted by Alice WeberMark Cuban @mcuban.bsky.social · 17/01/2025My one wish for the inauguration is that there is a gift bag under the seats of Bezos, Zuck, Elon etc, with a single, embroidered , padded knee pad Need to protect themselves when they are on bended knee, kissing the ring 🤷😆 56438562512818
Reposted by Alice WeberThe New York Times @nytimes.com · 17/01/2025Billie Eilish and Finneas, Joni Mitchell, Lady Gaga, Stevie Nicks, Sting, Katy Perry, Green Day and Jelly Roll will be part of the lineup for FireAid, the first fund-raising mega-event to support fire relief efforts in the Los Angeles era.nytimes.comBillie Eilish, Joni Mitchell and Lady Gaga Set for FireAid BenefitThe concert, which also includes Dave Matthews, Katy Perry, Stevie Nicks and more, will take place on Jan. 30 at the Kia Forum and Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. 512803485
Reposted by Alice WeberBrian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · 16/01/2025@gavinnewsom.bsky.social: "We have 8,400 firefighters working the lines; 16,000 personnel; 2,500 National Guard trying to address the issue of looting; 750 CHP as we speak; we have the EPA starting to do phase 1 of the debris removal... All of that [rightwing disinformation] is a deep distraction." 428203105246
Reposted by Alice WeberThe New York Times @nytimes.com · 12/01/2025Hundreds of incarcerated people are battling the deadly flames ripping through the Los Angeles area, reviving criticism of the practice, including over their low pay for dangerous work. nyti.ms/40ykeqk 1161154312
Reposted by Alice WeberThe New York Times @nytimes.com · 08/01/2025After Donald Trump suggested he might take over Greenland by force, the consensus among Greenlanders appears to be bewilderment and anxiety: “This is all getting scary.”nytimes.comTrump’s Threat to Take Over Greenland Bewilders the Island’s PopulationAfter Donald Trump suggested he might take over Greenland by force, the consensus among the island’s population appears to be bewilderment and anxiety. 8247873
Reposted by Alice WeberWilliam Cooper, Author @wcooperbooks.bsky.social · 06/01/2025The war on ignorance is damn important. Thank you librarians. 322003295
Reposted by Alice Weberwomensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 04/01/2025Self-portrait, 1916 by French painter Suzanne Valadon #WomensArt 092770
Reposted by Alice WeberMeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 30/12/2024The 43-year-old son of Republican Senator Kevin Cramer was sentenced to 28 years for killing a police officer in a 100mph meth-fueled chase after escaping a hospital and stealing his mom's car. Cramer has frequently attacked President Biden by invoking his son, Hunter.thedailybeast.comSenator’s Son Sentenced After Killing Deputy in Car ChaseRepublican senator Kevin Cramer’s son took meth and bath salts, stole his mom’s car and drove 70 miles before killing the officer. 67773342424
Reposted by Alice WeberMeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 30/12/2024The Empire State Building shines red, white, and blue in tribute to the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter. 562542067282
Reposted by Alice WeberThe New York Times @nytimes.com · 30/12/2024In the 1970s, jeans weren’t considered presidential. Then came President Jimmy Carter. Carter, who died on Sunday, would prove to be an Oval Office trendsetter. Nearly all the presidents who followed him were captured wearing jeans while in office.nytimes.comJimmy Carter Made Jeans PresidentialHe projected authenticity not just through his actions, but also with his uniform. 2976989
Reposted by Alice WeberThe New York Times @nytimes.com · 28/12/2024The megahits of 2024 were inseparable from their back stories. And that was exhausting, our chief pop music critic writes.nytimes.comPop Musicians, Please Spare Me the Back StoriesThe power of a lasting song is that it breaks free of its origins. Hits should be more than celebrity narratives. 40928
Reposted by Alice WeberThe New York Times @nytimes.com · 24/12/2024About one million taxpayers who were eligible for a pandemic-era tax credit in 2021 but did not properly claim it on their tax return will get up to $1,400 from the IRS within the next month.nytimes.comI.R.S. to Send Out Unclaimed Tax Credit to One Million TaxpayersSome Americans who qualified for a pandemic-era tax credit but did not claim it will get up to $1,400 in their account within the next month. 1323757687
Reposted by Alice WeberThe New York Times @nytimes.com · 21/12/2024The Pacific Northwest and Northern California, especially Washington and Oregon, have had an onslaught of storms and the run of them is expected to continue over the next week.nytimes.comAtmospheric Rivers Will Drench Northern California and the NorthwestA parade of storms is expected to heighten the flood risk in the Pacific Northwest and Northern California over the next week. 1730858
Reposted by Alice WeberBTC Info @btcinfo.bsky.social · 15/12/2024💱 Latest Bitcoin price: USD$ 101,431.00 📊 Change since last update: +$106.00 📈 🏦 Market cap: USD$ 2,007,944,885,416.95 📈 Percentage change: 0.10% #Bitcoin #BTC #Crypto #₿ #CryptoNews 011
Alice Weber @aliceweber25.bsky.social · 14/12/2024🇯🇵 JAPAN IS CONSIDERING A STRATEGIC #BITCOIN RESERVE PROPOSED BY MP NAMED SATOSHI 🤯 030
Alice Weber @aliceweber25.bsky.social · 14/12/2024MicroStrategy is $4.78 BILLION in profit on its #Bitcoin holdings. 020