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Penumbra

@dropdeadfred.bsky.social
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Writer. Reader. Writer. News junky. Sports lover, i.e. watching sports. Nice speaking voice. Singing voice? Not so good.

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Penumbra @dropdeadfred.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
The answer is in the question...
forbes.com
AI Agents Can Now Use Your Password. Is Agentic AI Going Too Far?
Hugging Face and OpenAI saw a security breach, and AI agents can now access your password. Here’s what every professional needs to know about agentic AI and risk.
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Penumbra @dropdeadfred.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
This...
newrepublic.com
Democratic Progressives Are Winning Primaries Everywhere. Here’s Why.
The Democratic establishment has made some huge mistakes—but progressives are running savvier campaigns than they used to.
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Penumbra @dropdeadfred.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
“As the [US] celebrates its semi-quincentennial…many Americans will be reminded of…Revolution-era figures such as Paul Revere or George Washington. But I’ll be thinking of Dina and the countless other Black women who sold pepper pot stew on the streets of Philadelphia, the nation’s first capital.”
theconversation.com
Pepper pot stew was survival food for the poor and a path to freedom for Black women in early Philadelphia
Dina escaped from slavery and sold pepper pot stew on the streets of Philadelphia, while her enslaver tried to recapture her.
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Penumbra @dropdeadfred.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Well yeah...a huge healthcare risk. www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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Penumbra @dropdeadfred.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
This....
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Penumbra @dropdeadfred.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Risk Management 101....
electrek.co
Tesla's own AI trainers don't trust 'Full Self-Driving' or its safety stats, Reuters finds
Reuters investigation reveals Tesla's FSD safety statistics are built on flawed methodology, inflating results by 3x. The company's own AI trainers say they wouldn't ride in a robotaxi.
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Penumbra @dropdeadfred.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
GREAT news!
newscientist.com
Pancreatic cancer halted by virus injection in three patients
A cancer-killing virus has stopped pancreatic tumours from growing and spreading in three people in an initial safety trial, raising hopes that it may help to beat the deadly condition
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Rin @skyebleue.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
You’re not invisible. You’re filtered. Assume nothing. Trust no signals.
open.substack.com
Assume Nothing. Trust No Signals.
A Zombie Survival Guide to the Modern Job Hunt
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Penumbra @dropdeadfred.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
README
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Outsider Art @outsiderart.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
"I have the nerve to walk my own way, however hard, in my search for reality, rather than climb upon the rattling wagon of wishful illusions" Zora Neale Hurston
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Penumbra @dropdeadfred.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
I feel like i see this same headline every single day.... “U.S., Iran nearing deal to end war and reopen Strait of Hormuz”
washingtonpost.com
U.S., Iran nearing deal to end war and reopen Strait of Hormuz
Negotiators have reached an agreement to end the conflict, but it requires approval from President Donald Trump and Iranian leadership.
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Psyll Magazine - Science, Tech, Politics & Business @psyll.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Can we reset our biological clocks? Recent research from Harvard shows a 15% lifespan extension in primates using telomere-extending gene therapies. Meanwhile, new studies on strength training suggest that just 90 minutes a week can reduce biological aging by nearly four years.
psyll.com
The future of longevity: Managing biological clock | Psyll
New gene therapies and small molecules now target telomeres to reverse cellular aging. Clinical trials show promise for cancer and genetic disorders
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Penumbra @dropdeadfred.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Since we're talking "unprecedented [eras] of greed, gluttony, and outrageous fortune" where some of the players ...well...let's just leave it there. Take a read. Actually, two.
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Penumbra @dropdeadfred.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
The reviews are in…
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“Veteran Cosmic Rocker”✌🏽💫🎸☮️🌎✨🇲🇽🇺🇸 @betosando.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
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Penumbra @dropdeadfred.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Some good news: Two decades after a breast cancer vaccine trial, every participant is still alive—an astonishing result for metastatic disease. Scientists found their immune systems retained long-lasting memory cells primed to recognize cancer.
sciencedaily.com
A 20-year-old cancer vaccine may hold the key to long-term survival
Two decades after a breast cancer vaccine trial, every participant is still alive—an astonishing result for metastatic disease. Scientists found their immune systems retained long-lasting memory cells...
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Penumbra @dropdeadfred.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Warren Buffet has made similar comments….
fortune.com
Jamie Dimon says he'd have no issue paying higher taxes if it actually went to the people who need it—right now it just goes to the Washington 'swamp' | Fortune
"If you said raise taxes and directly give it to the people who need it? I'd do it."
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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 06/07/2025
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Penumbra @dropdeadfred.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
Suspicion on stock trade: Palantir is among the most politically sensitive technology stocks due to its deep involvement in defense analytics, battlefield AI, immigration enforcement, & foreign military support, making any lawmaker trading in the stock especially prone to public & market scrutiny.
finbold.com
U.S. politician makes super suspicious Palantir stock trade
A United States politician has disclosed a potentially controversial stock trade in artificial intelligence (AI) giant Palantir Technologies.
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Penumbra @dropdeadfred.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
This isn't going away either. (from the NY Time article below) "Another option that European officials are discussing is a significant buildup of NATO forces in Greenland to demonstrate to Mr. Trump that the alliance is SERIOUS ABOUT COUNTERING CHINESE AND RUSSIAN ACTIVITY IN THE ARCTIC."
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
👇👇👇👇
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Penumbra @dropdeadfred.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Daily reminder #2: Grok is tasked with pushing s-xually suggestive content to children. I posted on this 2x recently. Thanks for Daily Reminder 1, Hart!
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Penumbra @dropdeadfred.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
“The Supreme Court prepares to hear a case that could determine whether states may continue counting ballots that arrive after Election Day, even if they are postmarked on time - a decision that could further narrow the margin for error for voters who rely on the mail.”
yahoo.com
USPS quietly changes how postmarks work - and it could affect mail-in ballots
The U.S. Postal Service implemented a rule clarifying that postmarks reflect when mail is processed, not when it is dropped off.
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Penumbra @dropdeadfred.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
👇👇 More inappropriate Grok for kids.... "Grok first gained the ability to generate sexual content this past summer when Musk introduced a new “spicy mode” for the chatbot that was immediately used to generate deepfake nude photos of celebrities".
commondreams.org
Calls for Legal Consequences Grow After Musk AI Bot Makes Suggestive Images of Children | Common Dreams
Elon Musk under fire as AI chatbot on X platform generates sexually suggestive images of children, sparking legal investigation.
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Penumbra @dropdeadfred.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
THE BIG PICTURE: More than 8.3 million workers will see their pay go up on Jan. 1. That includes both those getting a direct increase and others indirectly affected when companies adjust wage ladders, according to an estimate from the progressive Economic Policy Institute.
axios.com
Minimum wage will rise in 19 states starting Jan. 1
More than 8.3 million workers will see their pay go up on Jan. 1
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Christian Breyer @christianonre.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Indonesia expected to reach 23.2 GW of solar by 2035 www.pv-magazine.com/2025/11/11/i... - much more solar PV demand ahead for #Indonesia: doi.org/10.1049/rpg2...
pv-magazine.com
Indonesia expected to reach 23.2 GW of solar by 2035
UK consultancy GlobaData projects Indonesia will surpass 1 GW of cumulative solar capacity this year, before growth accelerates towards 9.1 GW by the end of the decade and 23.2 GW by 2035.
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Wes @bluemonkey2025.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
The United States Of America was never founded on so called Christian or Judeo-Christian values.
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Penumbra @dropdeadfred.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
Great minds...
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Penumbra @dropdeadfred.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
US Consumer Confidence Declines For Fifth Straight Month Economists were expecting confidence to rebound somewhat after the record-long government shutdown. But the continued decline underscores just how worried consumers are about inflation, tariffs and politics, according to the report.
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Penumbra @dropdeadfred.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
Jesus H Christ! Take a look….
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Penumbra @dropdeadfred.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
"If everyone received a truly equal share of the American pie, every person would receive approximately $471,465. That's $942,930 per couple and $1.89 million for those with 2 kids."
upworthy.com
If the total amount of money held by Americans was distributed evenly, how much would you get?
​What if you got an equal slice of the country's wealth?
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Penumbra @dropdeadfred.bsky.social · 21/12/2025
Ai Regulation by States is critical for so many reasons. Federal regs won’t be enough to combat mounting AI complexities.
futurism.com
Doctors Catch Cancer-Diagnosing AI Extracting Patients' Race Data and Being Racist With It
A new study reveals an alarming bias present in four leading AI cancer screening tools, related to race, gender, and age.
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Penumbra @dropdeadfred.bsky.social · 20/12/2025
But is there really a boost in federal revenue?
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Penumbra @dropdeadfred.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
Check this out.
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DudePool @dudepoolrising.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
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Penumbra @dropdeadfred.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
Minerals is the name of the game. Where IS the US in strategic global initiatives?
africacenter.org
China’s Critical Minerals Strategy in Africa
China has gained a dominant position in Africa’s critical minerals sector through long-term investments in mining and refining capacity.
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Penumbra @dropdeadfred.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Alright. I can't. Where the heck am I in the multiverse when just today, not 1 or 2, but 3 people have pronounced "mischievous" mis-chee-VEE-ous? HUH. For a minute there, I thought it was ME and went and looked it up! 🤣🤣🤣 p.s. Please don't be offended. It's just my pet peeve acting up.
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Penumbra @dropdeadfred.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
README "Chinese state-backed money is remaking the hemisphere’s ports —from Santos to Chancay — reshaping grain routes to Asia and squeezing U.S. farmers as tariffs deepen the split with Washington." by Mónica Cordero, Investigate Midwest December 15, 2025
investigatemidwest.org
China is investing billions in Latin America, potentially sidelining US farmers for decades to come - Investigate Midwest
Loading Svelte app… From the docks of the Port of Santos, a 58-terminal complex covering an area the size of 1,500 American football fields, ships loaded with soybeans prepare to set sail for China.  ...
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Penumbra @dropdeadfred.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
"On Being Female in a Potentially Fascist Country"
znetwork.org
Welcome to Donald Trump’s U.S.A.
It’s strange so many years later, in the United States of America, to feel as if I’m living in a country threatening to become like the Russia of Vladimir
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Penumbra @dropdeadfred.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
Regardless of the merits and risks: 1. Ai = Unregulated 2. Nanobots = Unregulated
futurism.com
Scientists Reveal Robot Small Enough to Travel Through Human Body
The tiny, microscopic robot packs an onboard computer, solar cells, and propulsion system, and is capable of sensing its environment.
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Penumbra @dropdeadfred.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
Researchers discovered a way to keep T cells from wearing out during the fight against cancer, and the approach could make immune-based treatments far more powerful...found that tumors use a particular molecular signal to weaken T cells, and that interrupting this signal helps the cells stay active
sciencedaily.com
Scientists reawaken exhausted T cells to supercharge cancer immunity
Researchers discovered a way to keep T cells from wearing out during the fight against cancer, and the approach could make immune-based treatments far more powerful. They found that tumors use a parti...
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Penumbra @dropdeadfred.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
Lordy...
popsci.com
Librarians can’t keep up with bad AI
From false sources to hallucinations, it’s become a major problem.
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Penumbra @dropdeadfred.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
Dolphins and orca collaborating. Awww.
bbc.com
Killer whales and dolphins seen hunting together in rare video
Researchers say the footage, captured near the North-West Pacific coast, is the first recorded evidence of the two working together.
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 11/12/2025
It has been a key player in a corruption scandal and regularly engenders heated debates online and in professional circles. This week, it was in the cross hairs of the State Department. Yes, we’re talking about Calibri. Yes, the typeface. Yes, we’re talking about Calibri. Yes, the typeface.
nyti.ms
Calibri’s Run-In With Rubio Wasn’t the Font’s First Controversy
The typeface, the target of the State Department’s typographical about-face, has been entangled in politics before.
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Penumbra @dropdeadfred.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Risk Management 101: It is prudent to not manufacture vehicles comprised of electronics that one cannot exit in case of any kind of emergency since in an emergency, electric failure is likely. The doors must be able to be open in case of any emergency, fire, wind, water, etc.
the-independent.com
Driver trapped in burning Tesla saved in dramatic rescue
A man who became trapped in his burning Tesla following a crash was rescued by police officers and Good Samaritans. Footage shared by Virginia State Police shows Sgt. S. Page running towards the vehic...
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Penumbra @dropdeadfred.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Of course!
bloomberg.com
Trump Pardoned Them for Jan. 6. Now They Want Millions of Dollars
Almost 400 people pardoned or granted clemency by President Donald Trump in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol are now seeking millions of dollars in payouts from the federal g...
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Penumbra @dropdeadfred.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
No comment required.
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