Reposted by KateKnockDotLA @knockdotla.bsky.social · 5hA little preview from the Knock LA voter guide, dropping tonight. 015859
Reposted by KateNigella Lawson @nigella.bsky.social · 3h#RecipeOfTheDay is Om Ali! Should this be unfamiliar to you — and it’s not as well-known over here as it deserves to be — just think of it as a kind of Egyptian bread-and-butter-pudding, only without the eggs, and with filo (or sometimes croissants) in place of bread www.nigella.com/recipes/om-alinigella.comOm AliI first ate this at Ali Baba, an Egyptian restaurant in London that the great Claudia Roden took me to about 30 years ago, and have loved it ever since; it found its way into my second book, and I've ... 613012
Reposted by KateNorth East Bylines @northeastbylines.co.uk · 1h A leading council officer was surprised by the scale of contracts awarded under exceptions to procedure rules: 'We didn't think it would be that high | Gareth Lightfootnortheastbylines.co.ukStockton Council handed out over £17mn worth of contracts without following its own rulesA leading council officer was surprised by the scale of contracts awarded under exceptions to procedure rules: 'We didn't think it would be that high 01410
Reposted by KateProPublica @propublica.org · 8hKen Paxton’s records do not show a business purpose for travel to Albania, Aruba, Australia, Costa Rica, the Czech Republic, the Dominican Republic, England, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Malta, Mexico, Poland, South Africa or Taiwan. with @texastribune.org propublica.orgKen Paxton’s Security for Travel Cost Taxpayers Millions. Just 1 in 6 of His Trips Had a Stated Business Purpose.Records show the Texas attorney general has taken nearly 1,000 trips during his tenure, costing $3.3 million in security. We could only connect 138 of those trips and $553,000 in security costs to sta... 471634776
Reposted by KateCraig Harrington @craigipedia.bsky.social · 10/10/2026A great example as well of how pointless it is to pass any laws at all when Trump is still in office as our king. He does not faithfully execute the law. He needs to be impeached. 34616
Reposted by KateRobert Evans (the Only Robert Evans) @iwriteok.bsky.social · 10/10/2026oh wow people are pissed huh 251948203
Reposted by KateJake Grumbach @jakemgrumbach.bsky.social · 09/10/2026New working paper: the Norwegian wealth tax was a huge success. The "exodus" of wealthy people never happened (less than 100 individuals left). Tax revenue increased by 71.5%. No changes in business activity or investment. www.nber.org/papers/w35854 132130735570
Reposted by KateAl Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 10/10/2026Authorities called Anthropic's two-month delay in detecting and reporting the incident 'unacceptable' aje.news/orrlem 76520
Reposted by KateRobert Evans (the Only Robert Evans) @iwriteok.bsky.social · 10/10/2026Man, when BMW says "that's too fascist for us" 404065735
Reposted by KateUNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 10/10/2026The scars of forced displacement aren't always visible. Refugees who have lived through conflict and crises should not have to face trauma alone. 💙 1148
Reposted by KateAl Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 09/10/2026Several US allies call to 'defend' and 'protect' the ICC following Washington's decision to sanction the judiciary body.aljazeera.comEuropean states, Canada, Japan and UN back ICC against US sanctionsSeveral US allies call to 'defend' and 'protect' the ICC following Washington's decision to sanction the judiciary body. 915260
Reposted by KateMindy Weisberger @laminda.bsky.social · 09/10/2026So cool that underwater audio playback of recordings from a healthy coral reef can help damaged reefs recover, by broadcasting to drifting coral larvae "this sounds like home" 05421
Reposted by KateTruthout @truthout.org · 09/10/2026According to the most recent financial disclosures from Trump, the president purchased bonds from SpaceX worth up to $5 million on August 18. Two days later, Trump issued a memorandum announcing the purported launching of “the golden age of space transportation.”buff.lyTrump Bought Millions in SpaceX Bonds Days Before Easing Commercial Space Travel RegulationsTrump’s financial disclosures also show he bought millions in stock from Meta as the company ramps up its AI efforts. 26743
Reposted by Katedigby @digby56.bsky.social · 09/10/2026All of these people are getting more disgusting every day. I hesitate to even imagine what they'll be saying two weeks from now. 97513
Reposted by KateThe Mill @manchestermill.bsky.social · 09/10/2026The Mill has obtained a damning internal report on Manchester City Council, as yet unreleased to staff. It found a toxic "boys' club" culture, where senior staff acted inappropriately to junior colleagues with impunity. 122
Reposted by KateDemocracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 09/10/2026🚙 Residents of Kentucky’s most populous county will be able to cast their ballot on Election Day without leaving their car. Drive-through voting is a win for voters with disabilities — and comes after the GOP-controlled state legislature passed new election restrictions: demdock.com/4znH3vg 222966
Reposted by KateThe American Prospect @prospect.org · 09/10/2026Thousands of people are preparing to protect the midterm elections and mobilize immediately if President Trump interferes with the results. prospect.org?p=146054 0229
Reposted by KateVerite News @veritenews.org · 09/10/2026Lauren Jewett challenges Steve Scalise for congressional seat in a heavily Republican district Lauren Jewett, a special education teacher, believes that the ground game is her chance to topple the well-established Republican. veritenews.org/2026/10/09/lauren-je…veritenews.orgLauren Jewett challenges Steve Scalise for congressional seat in a heavily Republican districtLauren Jewett, a special education teacher, believes that the ground game is her chance to topple the well-established Republican. 03419
Reposted by KateWIRED @wired.com · 09/10/2026In its 26th season premiere, the procedural legal drama paints a damning picture of power-mad AI CEOs.buff.lyEven ‘Law & Order’ Is Terrified of AIIn its 26th season premiere, the procedural legal drama paints a damning picture of power-mad AI CEOs. 19613
Reposted by KateBucks County Beacon @buckscountybeacon.com · 08/10/2026Advocates Rally in Harrisburg for Tougher Rules on Fracking | “We are united and our message is clear,” said Hanover Township's Katie Weber. “We do not want data centers, and we do not want fracking anywhere near our homes, our schools or our daycares.” via @insideclimatenews.org.buckscountybeacon.comAdvocates Rally in Harrisburg for Tougher Rules on Fracking - Bucks County BeaconConcerned about surging energy demand fueled by data centers, environmental groups urge state regulators to increase minimum protective buffer distances around gas wells. 097
Reposted by KateAbdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Tax billionaire wealth. I frankly don't care if a billionaire can make a second billion. I'd rather have the average person be able to make their first $100k. 253144643615
Reposted by KateKaren Attiah @karenattiah.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Shit. He really did say this. www.youtube.com/shorts/ca3C4...youtube.comPalmer Luckey on his idea for using oxytocin to help strengthen marriagesYouTube video by Peter H. Diamandis 1541412441
Reposted by KateProPublica @propublica.org · 09/10/2026Susan Collins claims that our reporting about CEO Martin Kao’s bribery allegations took him at his word. That’s not true. We reviewed a trove of FBI evidence and legal records. Here’s how we independently corroborated much of Kao’s account.propublica.orgWatch: We Uncovered Bribery Allegations Involving Susan CollinsIn late 2024, FBI investigators had enough evidence to launch a sweeping bribery probe of politicians including Sen. Susan Collins — until Trump gutted the unit in charge. ProPublica has revealed the ... 6630391429
Reposted by KateThe Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Collins is debating @ossoff Rogers is debating @sayed Collins debated @TroyJackson207 @MarshaBlackburn is hiding from @jerrigreen4tn.bsky.social 🐔 221034243
Reposted by KateZeteo @zeteo.com · 09/10/20263 Years of Israel's Genocide in Gaza: By the Numbers An empty ‘ceasefire,’ illegal land grabs, generational damage, & perpetual U.S. funding – Israel’s war on Palestinian life continues to unfold, 3 years after Oct. 7. Check out all 15 stats here: zeteo.com/p/3-years-of... 612057
Reposted by KateTampa Bay Times @tampabaytimes.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Pasco juvenile detention officer sexually battered girl after her release, deputies saytampabay.comPasco juvenile detention officer sexually battered girl after her release, deputies sayThomas Wayne Black III, 35, met the girl while she was being held in the Pasco Regional Juvenile Detention Center, an arrest report states. 012
Reposted by KateThe Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 09/10/2026they’re spending hundreds of millions to kill a tax that would take them back to where they were a month ago 🤡 221160474
Reposted by KateAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 09/10/2026Markwayne Mullin calls JD Vance "President JD Vance" 88678142
Reposted by KateMissing The Point @missingthept.bsky.social · 09/10/2026He's going to have to admit he can't pronounce Minneapolis first. 1152048
Reposted by KateThe Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 09/10/2026“There was a child in the car” Abolish ICE. theintercept.com/2026/10/08/i... 10330921528
Reposted by Kateghost malone ergo propter bones @proptermalone.bsky.social · 09/10/2026recalling now that Ossoff came in throwing sufficient high heat in the 2020 debates that Perdue opted to no-show the last two 362433299
Reposted by KateKevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 09/10/2026He doesn't even deny his son-in-law is a white supremacist. He simply claims it's out of bounds to ask about his support of white supremacy because he's family. 613646812
Reposted by KateNoah Berlatsky @nberlat.bsky.social · 09/10/2026the funniest thing here is it's not even his main point. it's just a casual backhand as he thumps him for supporting data centers. 311821248
Reposted by KateKevin M. Kruse @kevinmkruse.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Collins has his head down through all of this, presumably mapping out what he’ll be doing as a private citizen next year 783109441
Reposted by KateUniversal Hub @universalhub.com · 09/10/2026Boston Muni sergeant admits to ripping off a Covid small-business fund www.universalhub.com/2026/boston-... #Boston #Covid19 #crime 0103
Reposted by KateHayes Gardner @hayesgardner.bsky.social · 08/10/2026The move highlights a stark reversal of fortune for Maryland’s offshore wind industry, a favorite of the state’s Democratic leadership but a longtime punching bag for Republican President Donald Trump. w/ @adampwillis.bsky.social: www.thebanner.com/economy/spar...thebanner.comOnce slated for wind energy, shipyard will instead build submarine partsFive years after a section of southeastern Baltimore County was identified as a cradle of wind turbines, that land will be used for a massive weapons manufacturing facility. 025
Reposted by KatePamela Wood @pwoodreporter.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Maryland's Democratic Asian-American and Pacific Islander state lawmakers have a campaign slate. They've raised $60K so far. Among their goals: Defeat two GOP lawmakers who insulted a Chinese-born lawmaker on their podcast. www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...thebanner.comLawmakers raising money to defeat Republicans who mocked Chinese-born colleagueThe AAPI United in Action Slate has raised more than $60,000 to support Democratic AAPI incumbents and candidates. 0156
Reposted by KateThe Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 09/10/2026“Did you sell your yachts?” “I never had yachts in Florida, brother.” “Where was your yacht? You had 2.” 😬 @abdulelsayed.bsky.social taking it to Mike Rogers 452380678
Reposted by KateThe New Republic @newrepublic.com · 09/10/2026Donald Trump’s grifting presidency continues. trib.al/akmabzftrib.alTrump Awards Medals to Six of His Biggest Donors of All TimeDonald Trump’s grifting presidency continues. 105632
Reposted by KateJack Jenkins @jackjenkins.me · 09/10/2026“A member of Congress at the scene confirmed to The Intercept that there was a child in the victim’s car when ICE agents shot at it.” theintercept.com/2026/10/08/i...theintercept.comICE Agent on Scene of NYC Shooting Was Posing as Construction Worker, Eyewitness SaysA member of Congress at the scene confirmed to The Intercept that there was a child in the victim’s car when ICE agents shot at it. 191019460
Reposted by KateDemocracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 09/10/2026🚨BREAKING: New Jersey voters sued Ocean County to stop a GOP-driven purge targeting Democratic and unaffiliated voters ahead of the midterms.democracydocket.comNew Jersey voters sue after GOP officials target Democrats for removal ahead of midtermsIn one particularly stark example cited in the complaint, a Democratic voter received a challenge letter while their Republican spouse, who lived in the same household, did not. 4310134
Reposted by KateHell Gate *subscribe today!* @hellgatenyc.com · 09/10/2026Morning Spew for (Literal) Night Owls—Earlier this week, New Yorkers were alerted to the presence of silvery, ghostlike figures among us, gliding through the sky, perching on windowsills, and congregating on water towers. Why are they here? Are they OK?hellgatenyc.comA Parliament of Owls Moves to the Upper West SideHoot hoot. Plus, more news for your Thursday morning. 0303
Reposted by KateOhio Capital Journal @ohiocapitaljournal.com · 09/10/2026Given the amount of data center construction already in Ohio, the best economic deal now would be to require all new ones to use 90% renewable energy, a new cost-benefit analysis found. The next-best deal would be to ban new construction, it said. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/10/08/a...ohiocapitaljournal.comA construction ban on data centers would be better for Ohio than the status quo, study says • Ohio Capital JournalA cost-benefit analysis found that, going forward, a construction ban on data centers would be better for Ohio than what's happening now. 12813
Reposted by KateThe New Republic @newrepublic.com · 09/10/2026Susie Wiles’s daughter also works for Republika Srpska. trib.al/97v0n9ztrib.alAnother Member of Trump’s Inner Circle Works for Russian-Linked GroupSusie Wiles’s daughter also works for Republika Srpska. 913873
Reposted by KateThe City Reporter @thecityreporter.nyc · 09/10/2026Gwynne is on scene tonight following the aftermath of the earlier shooting by federal agents: www.thecityreporter.nyc/2026/10/08/f... 24616
Reposted by KateThorpe Langton @mspdawg.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Just a reminder how much Tom Emmer has debased himself for power: 591115268
