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Jenny Creek

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Wisconsinite living at the beach 🤩 CA <—> WI 🐕 🐕‍🦺📚👩‍🍳🌱🌞✨ #GetOutside #NatureRx Governerd GetOutsideRx.com

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 2h
Republicans spent the past year making choices on war, spending and energy, and voters are now footing the bill. Rather than own it, the party's answer so far has been deflection, denial and AI slop.
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The GOP Crisis: Five Separate Stories, One Looming Disaster
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Feena van @feenavan2099.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
"Before Stonehenge was raised, before Egypts first pyramid broke ground,before the Nazca people drew their famous lines across the Peruvian desert,someone in what is now southern Arizona shaped a 272-foot fish into the earth On April 23,2026,"a border-wall contractor drove heavy equipment across it"
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Trump's Border Wall Construction Destroys 6,500-Year-Old Arizona Geoglyph – Older Than Stonehenge
Arizona's 6,500-year-old Las Playas Intaglio, the oldest dated geoglyph in the Americas, was irreparably damaged by border wall construction in April 2026.
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Casey Drottar @caseydrottar.bsky.social · 5h
If playoff baseball doesn't do it for you I dunno I can't help you, friend
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Casey Drottar @caseydrottar.bsky.social · 5h
Un-freaking-real. Jackson Chourio just walked off Mason Miller. Brewers lead the series 2-0. Even on its worst day, Milwaukee finds a way to beat you.
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The Editorial Board @editorialboard.bsky.social · 7h
Illegal criminal impeachable. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/02/u...
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Agency Diverted $1.4 Billion in Science Funds Mandated by Congress
The move, affecting about one-fifth of the National Science Foundation’s primary research budget, is the latest sign of how the White House is asserting more control over grants.
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David Roberts @volts.wtf · 10h
A smarter, more digital, more inverter-based grid can actually *improve* cybersecurity if you build it right.
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Opinion | Hackers Could Overwhelm Our Power Grid. This Is How to Stop Them. (Gift Article)
The Trump administration should build a stronger alliance with clean energy companies in spite of its culture war with them.
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The_Lady_Red @theladyred.bsky.social · 11h
🙄🙄🙄🤬🤬🤬 Trump has offered Americans dividends, rebates, or checks FIFTEEN TIMES since February of 2025 and delivered ZERO.
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Fifteen times Trump promised Americans a dividend, rebate, or check
Checks that have reached the public fromn any of them: zero.
Nov 10 Oval office "Were going to issue a dividend to our middle-income people and lower-income people of about $2,000." Nov 14 Air Force One ""I be giving back $2,000 or s..everybody but the rich." Before Christmas? "No, no, not for this year. Rt'₩ be next year sometime. OvarOffice "We're goling to be issuing dlvidends later o. robably the middie of next year, alitle bit later than that.Thousands of dollars for individuals of moderate income." Cabinet meeting "Were going to be glving back refunds out of the tariffs..We're going to be giving a nice dividend to the people in addition to reducing debt." New York Times intervisn 1did do that? When did I do that?" Then: "Il be able to do $2,000 sometime. I would say toward the end of the year." White House press brteting "We'll be able to issue leasta $2,000 divildend..'belleve we can do that without Congress." NBC Nighty News Can you promise the checks? "Oh yeat, sure. I can do that.1 haven't made the commitment yet,but I may make the commitment. Trump fundralsing emal, "$2,000 stolen from you?" "T"m looking into these checks very seriously. I'm the only one who can do it thavent made the commitment yet, but 1 may make the.commitment.
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Fl Summit, Mami Beact "There's even under consideration a new concept where we give 20% of the DOGE savings to American clitizens, and 20% goes to paying down debt." Alr Force One "I love it. A 20% dividend, so to speak, for the money that we're saving.. think It's a great idea:
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REBATE / DIVIDEND white Houst, departing for Scotiand "We have so much money coming in, we're thinking about a Ittle rebate.for people Q- certain income level might be very nice."
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Dan Diamond @ddiamond.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
New: Trump’s abrupt announcement to send $90 payments to seniors by dipping into a Medicare fund has rattled Capitol Hill. One GOP aide told WaPo that lawmakers had planned to use the money to offset funding for community health centers, diabetes programs and other initiatives.
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Trump announces plan to send $90 payments to millions of seniors
The White House said the one-time payments would be drawn from a fund set up to improve Medicare.
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Wisconsin Watch @wisconsinwatch.org · 11h
Yes, Tom Tiffany tried to overturn the 2020 presidential election result. We offer context in this Fact Brief. wisconsinwatch.org/2026/09/wisc...
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 11h
The U.S. wants a nuclear reactor on the moon by 2030. A Russian-Chinese alliance is working on one for 2036. Some leading scientists caution that governments are moving too quickly and the danger is great. trib.al/HT96ZqB
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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 12h
Election Day is 30 days away, and the fight for free and fair elections is here. In some states, early voting has already begun, and nearly every state has sent out mail-in ballots. newsletters.democracydocket.com/youve-stood-...
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You've stood with me. Here's what's next.
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Kevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 12h
Just a reminder that these Haitian immigrants in Springfield -- who came here legally, did everything they were asked to do and more -- became a target of federal crackdowns because the white nationalist vice president shamelessly spread racist lies about them.
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J.D. Vance Defends False Claims Against Haitians: 'If I Have to Create Stories… That's What I'm Going to Do'
J.D. Vance defended his debunked claims that Haitian immigrants are eating pets in Springfield, Ohio.
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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 12h
"Congress has already said no to taxpayer funding for the big, beautiful ballroom, and this should have been a stop order on the project." So if Congress already said no, how is this pet project getting taxpayer dollars?
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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 12h
Unchecked AI threatens our humanity. Those developing the tech admit they still don't fully understand the speed or depth of the calamities we might face. Strong safeguards and sensible guardrails aren't a threat to that progress — they're essential.
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March Us Toward the Summit, Not the Chasm
By Governor JB Pritzker
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Mark Copelovitch @mcopelov.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
The kids these days will hardly believe it, but a mere two years ago, the mental & physical (lack of) acuity of Elderly Presidents was the Great Issue of Our Time. Someone should tell Jake Tapper & Alex Thompson, so they can write a book on it.
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Dana Houle @danahoule.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Ted Cruz’s wife: I won’t defend myself or ask my husband to defend me when Donald Trump attacked me. Ken Paxton’s wife: Hold my beer
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Kiki @sju08.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Donald Trump is an ignorant. Health experts explicitly warn against permanent Daylight Saving Time. Our bodies are hardwired to morning light to regulate our circadian rhythms. Forcing permanent DST means waking up in dark winters, causing chronic sleep deprivation, metabolic issues, & heart risks.
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Mark Copelovitch @mcopelov.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
I don't really know what to do with these pieces, because: 1. They refuse to used "illegal" & "unconstitutional" & "corruption" in the heds, deks, ledes, or body text 2. They disappear from the front page/headlines within 36 hours & never become THE NARRATIVE, contra EMAILS & BIDEN IS OLD, etc.
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Eric Lipton NYT @ericlipton.nytimes.com · 03/10/2026
JUST POSTED: Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff have pushed a multibillion oil deal with Russia as part of peace talks that will bring profits to their family business partners. A new front for Trump-era conflicts of interest. www.nytimes.com/2026/10/03/u...
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U.S.-Russia Talks on Ukraine Now Involve an Oil Deal Tied to Trump Allies (Gift Article)
President Vladimir V. Putin brought up a sale of Russian energy assets with President Trump’s envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, pushing a deal that raises new questions about conflicts of inter...
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Adrienne LaFrance @adriennelaf.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
New just now in The Atlantic: David Robinson resigned this week. He was among the longest-tenured employees at OpenAI—and oversaw safety reports on 12 frontier launches. He is very worried: “The time for trial and error is over.” You can read his essay here: www.theatlantic.com/technology/2...
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I Quit OpenAI Because Its Culture Is Broken
The industry’s approach to safety guarantees more failures.
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Jenny Creek @jcreek.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
October! 🍎🍁🎃
A check list of ideas to get outside in October set on orange with gold & cream lettering. A photo an apple tree branch loaded with red ripe apples is set at the top of the list. The text reads: 

GET OUTSIDE! 
October
Rake leaves and make a leaf pile. Do you dare jump in?

Go apple picking. Enjoy a freshly picked apple. Try the cider.

Look for signs of autumn. What do you see and feel? Migrations, squirrel activity, changing colors, cooler mornings?

Go on a scavenger hunt. Can you find acorns, pine cones, seed pods, fallen leaves in different colors?

Visit a pumpkin patch. Does yours have a corn maze?

Carve or decorate your pumpkins outside.

Create a fall collage, wreath or crown with colorful waxed leaves.

Do pumpkins float? Guess, then experiment and see.

Have a bonfire. Fall is the season for big bonfires with s'mores, cider & spooky stories.

Help a neighbor with fall chores. Lend a hand - offer to rake leaves or help put away patio furniture.

Footer reads:

This calendar of ideas was inspired by RSPB Scotland's Nature Prescriptions, run in partnership with NHS Shetland. @rspb

Share your outside engagement by tagging us at @getoutsidenaturerx
Explore nature with respectful curiosity; stay aware of your surroundings and know before you touch. 

Camera emoji: Jenny Creek for Get Outside!
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Steven L. Taylor @sltaylor.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
I don't want to denigrate the excellent work that Nate Cohn does, but man, I truly hate the "recipe" metaphor here. (1/6) www.nytimes.com/2026/10/03/u...
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Democrats May Have Found the Recipe for Flipping Red-State Senate Seats (Gift Article)
Five new Times/Siena polls continue a run of strong results for Democrats in states that President Trump won easily in 2024.
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Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
“Asked how many times he had voted for Trump, Bos held up three tattooed fingers. But he said he’s done with the president.”
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David Roberts @volts.wtf · 03/10/2026
You can't get anyone in political media to say it plainly, but GOP strategy for several decades now has been built around the fact that its core goals/policies are *wildly unpopular*. Everything depends on a) polluting the information environment, b) cementing unfair structural advantages, & c) $$$.
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Dean Baker @deanbaker13.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Trump raised Medicare premiums by $200 www.cms.gov/newsroom/fac... so that he would have money to send seniors a $100 election bribe www.newsweek.com/trump-announ... It's very MAGA!
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2026 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles
2026 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles2026 Medicare Part D Income-Related Monthly Adjustment AmountsOn November 14, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 20...
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 03/10/2026
Records show that the district attorney’s office declined to review additional evidence offered by Cornell police in 2024.
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D.A. in Cornell Rape Inquiry Declined to Review Additional Evidence
Records show that campus police officers informed Tompkins County prosecutors that they had conducted additional interviews beyond taking a statement from the woman who said she was raped.
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Jenny Creek @jcreek.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
Do yourself a favor and scroll through the replies. 🌳🌲🪾🌳
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Green Hombre @greenhombre.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Last minute but, yay.
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California Officially Legalizes Balcony Solar, Opening the Market to the New Technology | KQED
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation to make it simpler for Californians to install plug-in solar panels. Models that meet state standards are expected to be on sale in mid-2027.
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Taniel @taniel.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
i've prepared November election guides for a decade—many of you have first followed me for this. the one we are publishing tomorrow? the biggest i've ever done. can't wait to share it, though you might all have to free up your entire October to explore all of it!
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Jenny Creek @jcreek.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Appreciation post for my dog’s oncologist. After losing my husky Rigel, my Polo wasn’t interested in eating. Turns out he has lymphoma 😭 Oncologist told me approx prices at first visit. Knew how my insurance worked (there’s like 15 different companies) and was real about prognosis. 1/2
Husky in a red bandanna & a smaller black dog in a free bandanna posing on a deck overlooking a lake.
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Taniel @taniel.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Texas, the voter registration deadline is coming up next week. If you live in Texas and want to vote, be sure to check that you are registered properly — even if you you think you did what you had to. A statewide database to check: goelect.txelections.civixapps.com/ivis-mvp-ui/...
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 28/09/2026
NEW: Food banks across America are being overwhelmed by surging demand. Scott MacFarlane went inside to see the crisis firsthand. Here’s what he found:
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“They don’t understand the scale of the hunger!”- An unfolding crisis at the nation’s food banks
Weeks before the midterm elections, the cost crisis is hammering food pantries in red and blue states
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Green Hombre @greenhombre.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
I once got to have lunch with David Brower, Julia Butterfly, and a few other young environmental activists who were making waves in the early 2000s. He said to us, "The mission of your generation must be restoration." I think he would be thrilled by this news.
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Salmon Are Thriving After Klamath River Dam Removals, Study Finds (Gift Article)
The first fall runs of chinook salmon since the project in California and Oregon was completed have surpassed researchers’ expectations.
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Nicolas Mouquet @nmouquet.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
🎧 Do you want to help us understand how humans perceive forest soundscapes in Costa Rica ? Answer this quick 5-min survey: 👉 www.biodiful.org/#/soundscapes_en Take a break and listen to the voice of the forest 💚 Please like & share on 🦋 to reach more participants 🙏 🌐🌍🦤🧪🍁🪴
Flyer for the BIODIFUL Soundscapes survey. Text reads: 'Do you want to help us understand how humans perceive forest soundscapes in Costa Rica? Please answer our online questionnaire: Voices of the Tropical Forest.' Photo of a lush tropical forest interior, overlaid with a translucent ear icon surrounded by sound waves. Text continues: 'This anonymous survey will take only 10 min. https://www.biodiful.org/#/soundscapes_en.' Logos at the bottom: BIODIFUL, ETH Zürich, CNRS, and Station d'Écologie Théorique et Expérimentale
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Jenny Creek @jcreek.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
@agoodbeerblog.bsky.social Have you covered ten cent beer night on your blog? Best beer / baseball story ever.
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David KC @davidmuttering.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
An excellent early example of Dealing with Mansplaining by the 1848 women of Vienna (from Christopher Clark's superb 'Revolutionary Spring')
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BYCTOM @byctom.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
screenshot of tweet from kamran nia that says "Colorado players talking trash about Northwestern’s temporary stadium ahead of this evening’s game:

“This place f*cking sucks”

“Sh*t sounds like a f*cking library.” with a video of the colorado players entering the stadium yelling the stuff in the tweetnorthwestern football players in deering library which is fancy in all purple uniforms looking very serious
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NPR @npr.org · 18/09/2026
The 17 goals agreed upon by world leaders are incredibly ambitious. Are we even close to achieving any of them? If we don't, is the project a failure? n.pr/46ylHyZ
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Will even one of the U.N.'s 17 'sustainable development goals' be met by 2030?
The 17 goals agreed upon by world leaders are incredibly ambitious. Are we even close to achieving any of them? If we don't, is the project a failure?
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David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈 @whysharksmatter.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Fat Bear Week has returned – and the salmon are swimming for their lives
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Fat Bear Week has returned – and the salmon are swimming for their lives
The public will, for the 12th year in a row, vote for the fattest of brown bears in Alaska’s Katmai national park
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Ketan Joshi @ketanjoshi.co · 16/09/2026
HEY EVERYONE - NEW REPORT!!! NVIDIA is the largest company by market cap on the planet. But it hides key climate data, while claiming AI is going to be a 'net benefit' for climate. We (8 groups) put together the first ever broad critique of NVIDIA's climate record: ketanjoshi.co/2026/09/16/n...
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Decoding Fox News @decodingfoxnews.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
This story is about an Air National Guard pilot who nearly had to run a suicide mission to take out Flight 93 on 9/11. youtu.be/ZBw5Nn2uv8Y?...
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Fighter pilot reflects on order to sacrifice herself to stop Flight 93 on 9/11
YouTube video by PBS NewsHour
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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 15/09/2026
No New Yorker should lose their life just trying to get around our city. We refuse to accept preventable tragedy as an inevitable part of living in New York.  That's why we’ve announced more than 100 policies to make our streets safer over the next 10 years.
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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · 15/09/2026
the truly crazy making part of all of this is that voter fraud EFFECTIVELY DOES NOT EXIST. you have a better chance of finding an actual leprechaun at the end of the rainbow than of finding evidence of voter fraud that influences an election
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 14/09/2026
Breaking News: Federal agents may have broken state laws as part of an effort to find noncitizens on voter rolls, a whistle-blower said.
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Whistle-Blower: Federal Agents May Have Broken State Laws in Search For Voter Fraud
Agents expressed concern about being directed by top Homeland Security leaders to use private information to look up voter records in state databases.
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Peter @notalawyer.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
underrated part of El-Sayed’s messaging strategy seems to be shaming journalists who ask dumb questions that play into right-wing frames. you can’t answer these in a way that satisfies them, but you can make it embarrassing enough that you impose a toll on asking.
Abdul El-Sayed: "Weijia, with all due respect, this is the third time you've asked about a Twitch streamer ... their whole game is to make us fight culture wars so that we don't pay attention to the fact the president has made $2.2 billion ... "
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Ketan Joshi @ketanjoshi.co · 13/09/2026
This post from SemiAnalysis is well worth reading, to get a direct insight into how the AI industry is completely disconnected from the climate consequences of what they're doing.
Stacked bars showing cumulative onsite generation by quarter from Q1 2024 to Q3 2026 rising to ~75 GW, with a line indicating named suppliers reaching 22; colored segments represent gas turbines, recip engines, steam turbines, fuel cells and other.
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David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈 @whysharksmatter.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Nature may have a preferred tempo www.scientificamerican.com/article/natu... 🧪🌎
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Nature may have a preferred tempo
From flashing fireflies to human music, many biological rhythms appear to converge on the same rhythmic range
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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · 05/09/2026
You don't have a right to safe drinking water, a US court just ruled. A Trump-appointed judge also said Americans have no “constitutional right to truthful information” during a public health crisis.
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You don't have a right to safe drinking water, US court rules
A Trump-appointed judge also said Americans have no “constitutional right to truthful information” during a public health crisis.
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Asheesh Kapur Siddique @asheeshks.org · 06/09/2026
We know how to teach books in the age of AI: small classes, close reading, research-engaged learning (which is how you ’let students see you struggle’). The issue is nobody will hire and pay the requisite # of faculty to offer this.
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